Saturday at the Park
The first Saturday afternoon card of August features a trio of games that involve five of six teams in playoff contention (sorry, Royals). The two clubs with the best records in baseball, the Dodgers and Yankees are highlighted in this edition of Saturday Tips.
Yankees at White Sox (4:05 PM EST)
A pair of teams with playoff aspirations hook up for the third game of a four-game set at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox were on a tremendous 'under' streak, nailing it in nine straight games until Friday's 'over.' In seven of Chicago's last ten games, the Sox have scored three runs or less. The Yankees, meanwhile, are on an 11-5 run since the All-Star Break.
A.J. Burnett (10-4, 3.53 ERA) is one of the hotter pitchers in baseball, going 5-0 his last six starts (Yanks have won all six games). The 'under' is on a nice run in Burnett's starts, hitting in six of the last seven. Burnett's day numbers are fantastic this season, compiling a 4-0 mark under the sun, to go along with a 3.86 ERA.
John Danks (8-7, 3.89 ERA) has been inconsistent all season long, as the Sox are 10-9 in his 19 starts. The Sox southpaw produced consecutive scoreless outings against the Cubs and Royals, but then allowed seven earned runs in his next two starts. Similarly to Burnett, Danks has done well during the day, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.78 under the sun this season.
The White Sox have hit the 'under' in 11 of 15 home day games against right-handed starters, and seven of eight overall against righties.
Las Vegas Sports Consultants has listed the Yankees as a $1.35 road favorites, with the total set at 8 ?.
Dodgers at Braves (4:05 PM EST)
Los Angeles continues its road trip after stumbling in St. Louis, dropping two of three to the Cardinals. The Braves, meanwhile, are still in the thick of the NL Wild Card race, sitting four games behind the Giants following a 5-0 loss Friday.
Former Dodger Derek Lowe (10-7, 4.20 ERA) sees his old 'mates for the first time since last season. Lowe has won four consecutive starts, tossing six innings in each outing. Lowe's home numbers are decent, with a 4-2 mark and ERA of 3.88.
Randy Wolf (5-5, 3.43 ERA) has made 22 starts this season, but figured in the decision only ten times. The Dodgers southpaw has compiled quality starts in seven of his last eight starts, but is coming off a loss his last trip to the mound, a 6-1 defeat at St. Louis. Interestingly, the Dodgers have alternated wins and losses in Wolf's last eight outings. As a member of the Padres last season, Wolf put up pedestrian numbers against Atlanta. The lefty allowed 11 earned runs in 11 innings of work, going 0-2.
The Braves are a $1.40 home 'chalk,' with the total set at 8 ?, according to LVSC.
Royals at Rays (4:05 PM EST)
The Rays have owned the Royals this season, winning all seven meetings. Tampa Bay earned every victory in their last series in Kansas City. The Rays rallied for a win in all three games, sweeping the series. Joe Maddon's team has stumbled since then, going 5-6, including series losses to the White Sox and Yankees.
The Royals are 4-16 their last 20 games, competing with the Indians for last place in the AL Central. Kansas City sends out journeyman left-hander Bruce Chen (0-5, 6.39 ERA), who is seeking his first win since 2005, which coincidentally came at Tropicana Field against the Rays. Chen's numbers are obviously less than impressive, but the one consistency with the southpaw is five 'unders' in his seven starts.
Jeff Niemann (9-5, 3.81 ERA) looks to rebound following a shaky start at Toronto his last time out. The Rays righty had won his last five decisions prior to the loss to the Blue Jays. Niemann receives plenty of run support, as the Rays are averaging 6.4 runs/game in his 19 starts.
LVSC has listed the Rays as a heavy $2.30 favorite, with the total listed at 10.
The first Saturday afternoon card of August features a trio of games that involve five of six teams in playoff contention (sorry, Royals). The two clubs with the best records in baseball, the Dodgers and Yankees are highlighted in this edition of Saturday Tips.
Yankees at White Sox (4:05 PM EST)
A pair of teams with playoff aspirations hook up for the third game of a four-game set at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox were on a tremendous 'under' streak, nailing it in nine straight games until Friday's 'over.' In seven of Chicago's last ten games, the Sox have scored three runs or less. The Yankees, meanwhile, are on an 11-5 run since the All-Star Break.
A.J. Burnett (10-4, 3.53 ERA) is one of the hotter pitchers in baseball, going 5-0 his last six starts (Yanks have won all six games). The 'under' is on a nice run in Burnett's starts, hitting in six of the last seven. Burnett's day numbers are fantastic this season, compiling a 4-0 mark under the sun, to go along with a 3.86 ERA.
John Danks (8-7, 3.89 ERA) has been inconsistent all season long, as the Sox are 10-9 in his 19 starts. The Sox southpaw produced consecutive scoreless outings against the Cubs and Royals, but then allowed seven earned runs in his next two starts. Similarly to Burnett, Danks has done well during the day, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.78 under the sun this season.
The White Sox have hit the 'under' in 11 of 15 home day games against right-handed starters, and seven of eight overall against righties.
Las Vegas Sports Consultants has listed the Yankees as a $1.35 road favorites, with the total set at 8 ?.
Dodgers at Braves (4:05 PM EST)
Los Angeles continues its road trip after stumbling in St. Louis, dropping two of three to the Cardinals. The Braves, meanwhile, are still in the thick of the NL Wild Card race, sitting four games behind the Giants following a 5-0 loss Friday.
Former Dodger Derek Lowe (10-7, 4.20 ERA) sees his old 'mates for the first time since last season. Lowe has won four consecutive starts, tossing six innings in each outing. Lowe's home numbers are decent, with a 4-2 mark and ERA of 3.88.
Randy Wolf (5-5, 3.43 ERA) has made 22 starts this season, but figured in the decision only ten times. The Dodgers southpaw has compiled quality starts in seven of his last eight starts, but is coming off a loss his last trip to the mound, a 6-1 defeat at St. Louis. Interestingly, the Dodgers have alternated wins and losses in Wolf's last eight outings. As a member of the Padres last season, Wolf put up pedestrian numbers against Atlanta. The lefty allowed 11 earned runs in 11 innings of work, going 0-2.
The Braves are a $1.40 home 'chalk,' with the total set at 8 ?, according to LVSC.
Royals at Rays (4:05 PM EST)
The Rays have owned the Royals this season, winning all seven meetings. Tampa Bay earned every victory in their last series in Kansas City. The Rays rallied for a win in all three games, sweeping the series. Joe Maddon's team has stumbled since then, going 5-6, including series losses to the White Sox and Yankees.
The Royals are 4-16 their last 20 games, competing with the Indians for last place in the AL Central. Kansas City sends out journeyman left-hander Bruce Chen (0-5, 6.39 ERA), who is seeking his first win since 2005, which coincidentally came at Tropicana Field against the Rays. Chen's numbers are obviously less than impressive, but the one consistency with the southpaw is five 'unders' in his seven starts.
Jeff Niemann (9-5, 3.81 ERA) looks to rebound following a shaky start at Toronto his last time out. The Rays righty had won his last five decisions prior to the loss to the Blue Jays. Niemann receives plenty of run support, as the Rays are averaging 6.4 runs/game in his 19 starts.
LVSC has listed the Rays as a heavy $2.30 favorite, with the total listed at 10.
