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Milwaukee Brewers and Houston Astros to stay ‘under’ Sunday afternoon

Shaun Marcum of the Brewers and Wandy Rodriguez of the Astros are both in the top 20 in the National League in ERA, and both have done well vs. today’s opponent this year. Go ‘under’ in Houston.

 
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White Sox to steal finale against Tigers

Detroit came up with eight unanswered runs to pull out Saturday’s 9-8 win against the White Sox. Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera cracked his squad’s game-winning solo shot, while outfielder Austin Jackson poked two triples in a 4-for-5 day.

 
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Diamondbacks look to even set against Giants

The Giants prevailed on Friday against Arizona. Saturday’s rematch has a marquee duel of right-handed starters slated, with San Francisco’s Tim Lincecum (12-11, 2.58 ERA) opposing Arizona’s Ian Kennedy (17-4, 3.03 ERA).

 
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Phillies to hit 43 tonight against the Florida Marlins

It’s 42 and counting for the Philadelphia Phillies who won with Oswalt last night.

 
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Toronto Blue Jays to upset New York Yankees in the Bronx Friday night

Ivan Nova is not a legitimate 14-4 pitcher as the Yankees have given him great run support this year, while Brandon Morrow has been terrific on the road for the Blue Jays. Look for an upset in the Bronx.

 
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Red Sox the home favorites against Texas

The Texas Rangers went 1-3 in last week’s four-game home set against the Boston Red Sox, with the ‘total’ splitting at 2-2.  Friday’s MLB slate has the rivals meeting again in a weekend-series opener at Fenway Park.

 
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Oswalt to prove he still has it against the Marlins

With another division title on the horizon the Phillies head to Miami to take on the last-place Marlins in the opener of a three-game series at Sun Life Stadium. Another hot and humid night is on tap in South Florida with partly cloudy skies.

 
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Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers for three game series

Kids are back in school, the college football season has kicked off and the NFL campaign begins in a week.  That can only mean one thing: Playoff races in baseball are really heating up.

 
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Ervin Santana & Angels to sink the Seattle Mariners

The Angels look to shake off a tough one-run loss to the Mariners when the two teams conclude their four-game series at Safeco Field in Seattle. First pitch is 10:10 PM ET with Ervin Santana getting the start for the Angels against M’s rookie Charlie Furbush.

 
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Florida Marlins to surprise the New York Mets again Wednesday night

Chris Capuano of the Mets is coming off of his best start of the year, but he also had a high pitch count and he has struggled vs. the Marlins this year. Florida is also 7-2 in the last nine meetings in Flushing.

 
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Cliff Lee & Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds

Pitching ace Cliff Lee will lead the charge for the Phillies as they take on the Cincinnati Reds tonight. MLB odds makers have set the Phillies as -180 favorites with a projected total of 8.5 runs.

 
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World Series odds and MLB picks

The 2011 baseball season is starting to come to a finish and it is a good time to look at possible future matchups in the World Series. Where can we find value and what's the realistic outcome of the winners of each divisional pennant meeting up in the World Series?

 
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Josh Beckett & Boston Red Sox over New York Yankees

Beckett aims to restore order in Beantown after the Sox fell to the Yankees last night.

 
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Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds 'under' with Halladay vs. Arroyo

Roy Halladay is one of the best pitchers in baseball and he no-hit these Reds in the playoffs last year, while Bronson Arroyo has had a very good month of August for Cincinnati. Go ‘under’ on Tuesday.

 
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Boston Red Sox offense `over` Yankees and Sabathia

Its showdown time in the American League East as the Yankees and Red Sox renew hostilities. 

 
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Oakland Athletics to surprise Cleveland Indians on the road Monday

The Indians may be in striking range in their division, but they are heading in the wrong direction, going 3-7 in the last 10 games. Look for the A’s and Brendon McCarthy to flourish as spoilers here.

 
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Freddy Garcia & the NY Yankees over Baltimore Orioles

Delayed and interrupted by Hurricane Irene throughout the weekend in Baltimore, the Orioles and New York Yankees will wrap up their series at Camden Yards on Monday (7:05 PM ET). 

 
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Lincecum to keep things 'Under' as the Giants battle the Chicago Cubs

The Giants, who are fading fast in the National League West, hope they can get back on track when they host the Cubs at AT&T Park in San Francisco. It appears that sportsbook odds makers are expecting them to do just that tonight.

 
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Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners ‘under’ in Emerald City Sunday

Gavin Floyd of the White Sox is in fine form and he has tossed four straight Quality Starts vs. Seattle with the three scoreless outings. Jason Vargas tossed a gem vs. Chicago this year, so go ‘under’.

 
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Eovaldi & the LA Dodgers over the Colorado Rockies

The Dodgers have been as hot as the Southern California weather winning five straight games. This afternoon in Los Angeles they’ll look to extend their streak while completing a sweep of the Rockies in the process.

 
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Philadelphia Phillies to rebound against the Florida Marlins

The Philadelphia Phillies looked out of form in last night's loss to the Florida Marlins, but if we have learned anything this season it is that the Phillies don't often loose back to back games. Look for Philladelphia to rebound.

 
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Verlander & Pavano keep Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins ‘under’ Saturday

Justin Verlander of the Tigers will probably win the Cy Young Award this year while Carl Pavano of the Twins has three Quality Starts in his last four starts. Go ‘under’ in the Twin Cities today.

 
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John Danks & Chicago White Sox -105 vs. Seattle Mariners

The Chicago White Sox (64-65) find themselves in nearly a must win situation against the Seattle Mariners (56-74). They're 7 games behind the division leading Detroit Tigers with 33 games left to go. The White Sox have finally played up to expectations but is it too late?

 
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San Francisco Giants & Houston Astros to go 'Over' Friday night

Just coming off of their 4th straight loss to the last place Houston Astros (43-88), the San Fransisco Giants (69-62) are hitting a lowpoint in their season.

 
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Oswalt & Philadelphia Phillies battle the Florida Marlins

Roy Oswalt & Clay Hensley open the Marlins & Phillies series tonight.

 
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Take Boston Red Sox for the series tonight at Texas

Andrew Miller and Alexi Ogando are the starters in the pitching battle tonight. The sportsbooks have set Boston as a +150 dog in the last game of their series at the Texas Rangers. Ryan likes the Sox to take the series.

 
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Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins to sneak ‘under’ at Target Field

Jeremy Guthrie of the Orioles is not having the best of seasons but he has owned the Twins over his career. Kevin Slowey should only get better as he gets more work for Minnesota, so go ‘under’ here.

 
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Josh Beckett & the Boston Red Sox over the Texas Rangers

Josh Beckett and the Boston Red Sox look to pick up another win over Matt Harrison and the American League West leading Texas Rangers. A win tonight would tighten the race against the Yankees in the AL East.

 
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Chicago White Sox vs. LA Angels in Game 2 of series

The LA Angels look for their sixth straight win as they meet the White Sox.

 
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Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals to stay ‘under’ total Tuesday

Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers is truly one of the best pitchers in all of baseball while Kyle Lohse of the Cardinals is having a fine year now that he is healthy again. Go ‘under’ at Busch tonight.

 
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Pick the Angels to avenge last loss to White Sox

The Los Angeles Angels are favored -150 in the odds. The pitching matchup features Mark Buerhle and Ervin Santana and first pitch is scheduled in for 10:05pm ET at the Angels Stadium, Anaheim.

 
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New York Yankees and Athletics meet at Yankee Stadium

The first-place Yankees look to continue their domination of the Oakland Athletics when the two teams meet in the Bronx tonight in the opener of a three-game series. Game time is 7:05 PM ET with mostly clear skies and 70 degree temperatures in the forecast.

 
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Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Rays ‘under’ as “Cy” Verlander duels Niemann

Justin Verlander of the Tigers looks like the favorite to win the American League Cy Young Award while Jeff Niemann of the Rays is 7-0 in 10 starts since coming off the Disabled List. Go ‘under ’on Monday.

 
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Pick Boston Red Sox over Texas Rangers Monday night

Erik Bedard will take to the mound against C.J. Wilson on Monday night but it could be the bull pen that is the deciding factor in this game. Boston opened as a +136 dog with the Texas Rangers installed at -145.

 
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Bet 'Over' as Cliff Lee & Philadelphia Phillies meet NY Mets

The Phillies with the red hot Cliff Lee on the hill host the slumping Mets in the opener of a three-game series in Philadelphia. Game time is 7:05 PM ET at Citizens Bank Park where the Phils are 44-20 this season.

 
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St. Louis Cardinals to avoid being swept by the Chicago Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals (66-60) can feel their grip on any chance of making the post season loosening. They're 8.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves for a wild card spot with 36 games to go in the regular season and also 8.5 games behind the division leading Milwaukee Brewers.

 
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Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves to go ‘under’ in series finale Sunday

Tim Hudson of Atlanta has been a model of consistency, posting 13 straight Quality Starts while Josh Collmenter of Arizona is having a great rookie season and made the Braves look silly last time.

 
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San Diego Padres to finish sweep of Florida Marlins

The fishing is good in San Diego. Just ask the Padres who have reeled in Marlins each of the last three days.

 
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Wakefield to get 200th win as Red Sox beat Kansas City Royals

The injury-riddled Red Sox go for a fifth straight win over the Royals when the two teams lock horns tonight in Kansas City. Game time is slated for 7:10 PM ET at Kauffman Stadium.

 
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Oswalt & Philadelphia Phillies over Washington Nationals

Roy Oswalt and the Phillies look to rebound after falling to the Washington Nationals last night.

 
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Cleveland Indians with Huff to upset the Detroit Tigers Saturday night

David Huff has been fabulous since entering the Indians rotation, and he now appears mature enough to fulfill his potential. With Doug Fister not looking good in a Tigers uniform, take the Tribe.

 
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Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates to go under in Steel City Friday

The ‘under’ is now 4-0-1 in the last five meetings between the Reds and Pirates, and the three meetings in Pittsburgh last month produced a grand total of seven runs combined. Go ‘under’ Friday.

 
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New York Yankees will maintain dominance over Twins

The Yankees go for another win over their favorite American League punching bag when they take on the Twins in the second of a four-game series. Game time is 8:10PM at Target Field with the Yanks favored in the odds once again.

 
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Pick Philadelphia Phillies over Nationals on Friday

John Ryan is hitting 66% winners in MLB this season, sure he likes the Phillies but then most do. Today he makes the case why Philadelphia and Roy Oswalt will be too strong for the Nationals on Friday.

 
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Chicago Cubs look to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals

The Cubs need wins; can they start with a series at home to the Cardinals? In Game one Jaime Garcia (10-6, 3.42) will take to the mound for St Louis. The Cubs counter with Randy Wells (4-4, 5.90) and the books like the Cardinals.

 
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Worley & Philadelphia Phillies over Arizona Diamondbacks

I have been tearing through this years MLB season, picking 66% winners making 20.8 units on the season for each wagered on my picks. Lets extend this streak today by backing the Phillies as they face the Diamondbacks.

 
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Cliff Lee & Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

The leaders of the NL East & NL West meet tonight in Philadelphia.

 
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Pick Cleveland Indians RL vs. Chicago White Sox

On the heels of a 14-inning game the Indians and White Sox continue their series at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. Game time is 8:10 PM ET with the Sox installed by sportsbooks as -160 favorites with a total of 8.

 
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Atlanta Braves & the San Francisco Giants to go 'Under'

San Francisco's Matt Cain faces the Braves' Jair Jurrjens.

 
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Minnesota Twins to upset the Detroit Tigers Wednesday night in Motown

Brad Penny has been awful in his last four starts for the Tigers, and he has not pitched well in two starts vs. the Twins this season. Carl Pavano is better than his stats, so take Minnesota as a dog.