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San Francisco Giants vs Detroit Tigers
Game Date: Friday, July 1, 2011 | Game Time: 7:05 PM
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The San Francisco Giants travel to Detroit to play the Tigers at 7:05 PM on Friday, July 1, 2011. Detroit is the favorite in this matchup, laying points here at home.

Before getting to specific team details, let’s have a look at the recent games in this series to see if we can identify any MLB sports betting trends to assist in making the right pick in this game.
Recent Results in the Giants/Tigers SeriesDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 18, 2008 Detroit 7 San Francisco 2
June 17, 2008 Detroit 5 San Francisco 1
June 16, 2008 Detroit 6 San Francisco 8
June 19, 2005 San Francisco 8 Detroit 10
June 18, 2005 San Francisco 2 Detroit 8
June 17, 2005 San Francisco 4 Detroit 0
June 8, 2003 Detroit 6 San Francisco 7
June 7, 2003 Detroit 5 San Francisco 7
June 6, 2003 Detroit 3 San Francisco 5

When looking at the last 9 games in this series, we can see the home team has won 6 games compared to 3 wins for the road team. Average points scored per game for the home team in the San Francisco/Detroit series is 5.3 ppg while the vistor has put up 5.1 ppg, creating an average margin of victory of 0.2 favoring the home team.

The average Total points scored spanning the last 9 games between the Giants and the Tigers is 10.4 per game.

Now let’s take a look at the series history in this exact situation, with San Francisco as the road team and with Detroit as the home team.
Recent Results when San Francisco visits DetroitDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 19, 2005 San Francisco 8 Detroit 10
June 18, 2005 San Francisco 2 Detroit 8
June 17, 2005 San Francisco 4 Detroit 0

When looking at the last 3 games in this series while Detroit has been the home team, we can see the Tigers have won 2 games compared to 1 wins for the Giants. Average points scored per game by Detroit in this situation is is 6 ppg while San Francisco has put up 4.7 ppg, creating an average margin of victory of 1.3 favoring the .

The average Total points scored spanning the last 3 games between the Giants and the Tigers is 10.7 per game.
Can the San Francisco Giants Cover the Spread?

This season the San Francisco Giants have played 82 games, averaging 3.5 points per game, while allowing 3.5 points per game. This has led to a season record of 46-36. Let’s have a closer look at recent San Francisco Giants results.
Recent San Francisco Giants ResultsDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 30, 2011 San Francisco 2 (CHN) Chicago 5 1.5 9.0
June 29, 2011 San Francisco 1 (CHN) Chicago 2 1.5 6.5
June 28, 2011 San Francisco 6 (CHN) Chicago 3 -1.5 11.5
June 28, 2011 San Francisco 13 (CHN) Chicago 7 -1.5 6.0
June 26, 2011 Cleveland 1 San Francisco 3 -1.5 7.0
June 25, 2011 Cleveland 0 San Francisco 1 -1.5 6.5
June 24, 2011 Cleveland 3 San Francisco 4 -1.5 7.0

This season the San Francisco Giants have played 45 games on the road, averaging 4.1 points per game, while allowing 3.8 points per game. This has led to a season record of 22-23. Let’s have a closer look at recent San Francisco Giants results on the road.
Recent San Francisco Giants Road ResultsDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 30, 2011 San Francisco 2 (CHN) Chicago 5 1.5 9.0
June 29, 2011 San Francisco 1 (CHN) Chicago 2 1.5 6.5
June 28, 2011 San Francisco 13 (CHN) Chicago 7 -1.5 6.0
June 28, 2011 San Francisco 6 (CHN) Chicago 3 -1.5 11.5
June 19, 2011 San Francisco 1 Oakland 2 -1.5 6.5

Can the Detroit Tigers Cover the Spread?

This season the Detroit Tigers have played 82 games, averaging 4.6 points per game, while allowing 4.5 points per game. This has led to a season record of 44-36. Let’s have a closer look at recent Detroit Tigers results.
Recent Detroit Tigers ResultsDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 30, 2011 (NYM) New York 2 Detroit 5 -1.5 7.0
June 29, 2011 (NYM) New York 16 Detroit 9 -1.5 9.5
June 28, 2011 (NYM) New York 14 Detroit 3 -1.5 9.0
June 27, 2011 Toronto 2 Detroit 4 -1.5 9.5
June 26, 2011 Arizona 3 Detroit 8 -1.5 9.5
June 25, 2011 Arizona 0 Detroit 6 -1.5 7.5
June 24, 2011 Arizona 7 Detroit 6 -1.5 9.5
June 22, 2011 Detroit 7 (LAD) Los Angeles 5 -1.5 7.5
June 21, 2011 Detroit 1 (LAD) Los Angeles 6 1.5 7.0
June 20, 2011 Detroit 0 (LAD) Los Angeles 4 -1.5 7.0

This season the Detroit Tigers have played 43 games here at home, averaging 4.3 points per game, while allowing 4.0 points per game. This has led to a season record of 26-17. Let’s have a closer look at recent Detroit Tigers results when playing at home.
Recent Detroit Tigers Home ResultsDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 30, 2011 (NYM) New York 2 Detroit 5 -1.5 7.0
June 29, 2011 (NYM) New York 16 Detroit 9 -1.5 9.5
June 28, 2011 (NYM) New York 14 Detroit 3 -1.5 9.0
June 27, 2011 Toronto 2 Detroit 4 -1.5 9.5
June 26, 2011 Arizona 3 Detroit 8 -1.5 9.5
June 25, 2011 Arizona 0 Detroit 6 -1.5 7.5
June 24, 2011 Arizona 7 Detroit 6 -1.5 9.5
June 16, 2011 Cleveland 2 Detroit 6 -1.5 8.5
June 15, 2011 Cleveland 6 Detroit 4 -1.5 9.0
June 14, 2011 Cleveland 0 Detroit 4 -1.5 7.5

MLB Betting Preview & Picks
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Toronto Blue Jays
Game Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011 | Game Time: 7:05 PM
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The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to Toronto to play the Blue Jays at 7:05 PM on Thursday, June 30, 2011. Toronto is the favorite in this matchup, laying points here at home. The Total has been posted at Over/Under .

Before getting to specific team details, let’s have a look at the recent games in this series to see if we can identify any MLB sports betting trends to assist in making the right pick in this game.
Recent Results in the Pirates/Blue Jays SeriesDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 29, 2011 Pittsburgh 1 Toronto 2 -1.5 8.0
June 28, 2011 Pittsburgh 7 Toronto 6 -1.5 8.5
June 22, 2008 Toronto 8 Pittsburgh 5
June 21, 2008 Toronto 3 Pittsburgh 6
June 20, 2008 Toronto 0 Pittsburgh 1
June 12, 2003 Pittsburgh 4 Toronto 5
June 11, 2003 Pittsburgh 5 Toronto 8
June 10, 2003 Pittsburgh 8 Toronto 13

When looking at the last 8 games in this series, we can see the home team has won 6 games compared to 2 wins for the road team. Average points scored per game for the home team in the Pittsburgh/Toronto series is 5.8 ppg while the vistor has put up 4.5 ppg, creating an average margin of victory of 1.3 favoring the home team.

The average Total points scored spanning the last 8 games between the Pirates and the Blue Jays is 10.3 per game.

Now let’s take a look at the series history in this exact situation, with Pittsburgh as the road team and with Toronto as the home team.
Recent Results when Pittsburgh visits TorontoDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 29, 2011 Pittsburgh 1 Toronto 2 -1.5 8.0
June 28, 2011 Pittsburgh 7 Toronto 6 -1.5 8.5
June 12, 2003 Pittsburgh 4 Toronto 5
June 11, 2003 Pittsburgh 5 Toronto 8
June 10, 2003 Pittsburgh 8 Toronto 13

When looking at the last 5 games in this series while Toronto has been the home team, we can see the Blue Jays have won 4 games compared to 1 wins for the Pirates. Average points scored per game by Toronto in this situation is is 6.8 ppg while Pittsburgh has put up 5 ppg, creating an average margin of victory of 1.8 favoring the .

The average Total points scored spanning the last 5 games between the Pirates and the Blue Jays is 11.8 per game.
Can the Pittsburgh Pirates Cover the Spread?

This season the Pittsburgh Pirates have played 79 games, averaging 3.8 points per game, while allowing 3.9 points per game. This has led to a season record of 40-39. Let’s have a closer look at recent Pittsburgh Pirates results.
Recent Pittsburgh Pirates ResultsDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 29, 2011 Pittsburgh 1 Toronto 2 -1.5 8.0
June 28, 2011 Pittsburgh 7 Toronto 6 -1.5 8.5
June 26, 2011 Boston 4 Pittsburgh 2 1.5 9.0
June 25, 2011 Boston 4 Pittsburgh 6 1.5 8.5
June 24, 2011 Boston 1 Pittsburgh 3 1.5 8.0
June 22, 2011 Baltimore 4 Pittsburgh 5 1.5 7.5
June 21, 2011 Baltimore 3 Pittsburgh 9 1.5 8.0

This season the Pittsburgh Pirates have played 40 games on the road, averaging 4.2 points per game, while allowing 4.2 points per game. This has led to a season record of 21-19. Let’s have a closer look at recent Pittsburgh Pirates results on the road.
Recent Pittsburgh Pirates Road ResultsDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 29, 2011 Pittsburgh 1 Toronto 2 -1.5 8.0
June 28, 2011 Pittsburgh 7 Toronto 6 -1.5 8.5
June 19, 2011 Pittsburgh 2 Cleveland 5 -1.5 8.0
June 18, 2011 Pittsburgh 1 Cleveland 5 -1.5 8.0
June 17, 2011 Pittsburgh 1 Cleveland 5 -1.5 8.0

Can the Toronto Blue Jays Cover the Spread?

This season the Toronto Blue Jays have played 81 games, averaging 4.5 points per game, while allowing 4.5 points per game. This has led to a season record of 40-39. Let’s have a closer look at recent Toronto Blue Jays results.
Recent Toronto Blue Jays ResultsDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 29, 2011 Pittsburgh 1 Toronto 2 -1.5 8.0
June 28, 2011 Pittsburgh 7 Toronto 6 -1.5 8.5
June 27, 2011 Toronto 2 Detroit 4 -1.5 9.5
June 26, 2011 Toronto 5 St. Louis 0 1.5 7.5
June 25, 2011 Toronto 6 St. Louis 3 -1.5 8.0
June 24, 2011 Toronto 5 St. Louis 4 -1.5 8.0
June 22, 2011 Toronto 1 Atlanta 5 -1.5 8.0
June 21, 2011 Toronto 1 Atlanta 5 -1.5 8.5
June 20, 2011 Toronto 0 Atlanta 2 -1.5 7.0
June 19, 2011 Toronto 1 Cincinnati 2 -1.5 9.5

This season the Toronto Blue Jays have played 37 games here at home, averaging 4.8 points per game, while allowing 5.1 points per game. This has led to a season record of 18-19. Let’s have a closer look at recent Toronto Blue Jays results when playing at home.
Recent Toronto Blue Jays Home ResultsDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 29, 2011 Pittsburgh 1 Toronto 2 -1.5 8.0
June 28, 2011 Pittsburgh 7 Toronto 6 -1.5 8.5
June 16, 2011 Baltimore 4 Toronto 3 -1.5 9.0
June 15, 2011 Baltimore 1 Toronto 4 -1.5 8.5
June 14, 2011 Baltimore 5 Toronto 6 -1.5 9.0
June 12, 2011 Boston 14 Toronto 1 1.5 9.0
June 11, 2011 Boston 16 Toronto 4 -1.5 9.5
June 10, 2011 Boston 5 Toronto 1 1.5 9.5
June 1, 2011 Cleveland 13 Toronto 9 -1.5 8.5
May 31, 2011 Cleveland 6 Toronto 3 -1.5 8.5

MLB Betting Preview & Picks
Game Date: Friday, June 17, 2011 | Game Time: 10:05 PM
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San Francisco Giants v Oakland Athletics Series Betting Trends

The San Francisco Giants travel to Oakland to play the Athletics at 10:05 PM on Friday, June 17, 2011. Oakland is the favorite in this matchup, laying points here at home. The Total has been posted at Over/Under .

Before getting to specific team details, let’s have a look at the recent games in this series to see if we can identify any MLB sports betting trends to assist in making the right pick in this game.
Recent Results in the Giants/Athletics SeriesDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
May 22, 2011 Oakland 4 San Francisco 5 -1.5 6.5
May 21, 2011 Oakland 0 San Francisco 3 -1.5 6.0
May 20, 2011 Oakland 1 San Francisco 2 1.5 6.5
June 13, 2010 Oakland 2 San Francisco 6 -1.5 8.0
June 12, 2010 Oakland 4 San Francisco 5 -1.5 7.5
June 11, 2010 Oakland 2 San Francisco 6 -1.5 6.5
May 23, 2010 San Francisco 0 Oakland 3 -1.5 7.5
May 22, 2010 San Francisco 0 Oakland 1 1.5 7.0
May 21, 2010 San Francisco 1 Oakland 6 1.5 7.5
June 24, 2009 San Francisco 6 Oakland 3 -1.5 8.0

When looking at the last 83 games in this series, we can see the home team has won 47 games compared to 36 wins for the road team. Average points scored per game for the home team in the San Francisco/Oakland series is 4.3 ppg while the vistor has put up 4 ppg, creating an average margin of victory of 0.3 favoring the home team.

The average Total points scored spanning the last 83 games between the Giants and the Athletics is 8.3 per game.

Now let’s take a look at the series history in this exact situation, with San Francisco as the road team and with Oakland as the home team.
Recent Results when San Francisco visits OaklandDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
May 23, 2010 San Francisco 0 Oakland 3 -1.5 7.5
May 22, 2010 San Francisco 0 Oakland 1 1.5 7.0
May 21, 2010 San Francisco 1 Oakland 6 1.5 7.5
June 24, 2009 San Francisco 6 Oakland 3 -1.5 8.0
June 23, 2009 San Francisco 4 Oakland 1 1.5 7.0
June 22, 2009 San Francisco 1 Oakland 5 -1.5 8.0
June 29, 2008 San Francisco 11 Oakland 1

When looking at the last 40 games in this series while Oakland has been the home team, we can see the Athletics have won 23 games compared to 17 wins for the Giants. Average points scored per game by Oakland in this situation is is 4.8 ppg while San Francisco has put up 4.4 ppg, creating an average margin of victory of 0.4 favoring the .

The average Total points scored spanning the last 40 games between the Giants and the Athletics is 9.2 per game.
Can the San Francisco Giants Cover the Spread?

This season the San Francisco Giants have played 69 games, averaging 3.5 points per game, while allowing 3.5 points per game. This has led to a season record of 39-30. Let’s have a closer look at recent San Francisco Giants results.
Recent San Francisco Giants ResultsDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 16, 2011 San Francisco 2 Arizona 3 -1.5 8.5
June 15, 2011 San Francisco 5 Arizona 2 -1.5 8.5
June 14, 2011 San Francisco 6 Arizona 5 -1.5 7.5
June 12, 2011 Cincinnati 2 San Francisco 4 -1.5 7.5
June 11, 2011 Cincinnati 10 San Francisco 2 -1.5 6.5
June 10, 2011 Cincinnati 2 San Francisco 3 -1.5 7.0
June 9, 2011 Cincinnati 3 San Francisco 0 1.5 7.0

This season the San Francisco Giants have played 38 games on the road, averaging 4.1 points per game, while allowing 3.8 points per game. This has led to a season record of 20-18. Let’s have a closer look at recent San Francisco Giants results on the road.
Recent San Francisco Giants Road ResultsDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 16, 2011 San Francisco 2 Arizona 3 -1.5 8.5
June 15, 2011 San Francisco 5 Arizona 2 -1.5 8.5
June 14, 2011 San Francisco 6 Arizona 5 -1.5 7.5
June 2, 2011 San Francisco 12 St. Louis 7
June 1, 2011 San Francisco 7 St. Louis 5 1.5 7.0

Can the Oakland Athletics Cover the Spread?

This season the Oakland Athletics have played 70 games, averaging 3.6 points per game, while allowing 3.9 points per game. This has led to a season record of 30-30. Let’s have a closer look at recent Oakland Athletics results.
Recent Oakland Athletics ResultsDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 16, 2011 Kansas City 4 Oakland 8 -1.5 7.5
June 15, 2011 Kansas City 1 Oakland 2 -1.5 8.0
June 14, 2011 Kansas City 7 Oakland 4 -1.5 7.5
June 12, 2011 Oakland 4 (CHA) Chicago 5 -1.5 8.0
June 11, 2011 Oakland 2 (CHA) Chicago 3 -1.5 8.0
June 10, 2011 Oakland 7 (CHA) Chicago 5 -1.5 8.5
June 9, 2011 Oakland 4 (CHA) Chicago 9 -1.5 7.5
June 8, 2011 Oakland 2 Baltimore 3 -1.5 8.0
June 7, 2011 Oakland 0 Baltimore 4 1.5 9.5
June 6, 2011 Oakland 2 Baltimore 4 -1.5 8.0

This season the Oakland Athletics have played 32 games here at home, averaging 4.0 points per game, while allowing 3.9 points per game. This has led to a season record of 16-16. Let’s have a closer look at recent Oakland Athletics results when playing at home.
Recent Oakland Athletics Home ResultsDate AwayTeam Score HomeTeam Score HomeLine Total
June 16, 2011 Kansas City 4 Oakland 8 -1.5 7.5
June 15, 2011 Kansas City 1 Oakland 2 -1.5 8.0
June 14, 2011 Kansas City 7 Oakland 4 -1.5 7.5
June 1, 2011 (NYY) New York 4 Oakland 2 -1.5 7.5
May 31, 2011 (NYY) New York 10 Oakland 3 -1.5 7.0
May 30, 2011 (NYY) New York 5 Oakland 0 -1.5 7.5
May 29, 2011 Baltimore 4 Oakland 6 -1.5 7.0
May 28, 2011 Baltimore 2 Oakland 4 -1.5 7.5
May 27, 2011 Baltimore 2 Oakland 6 -1.5 7.0
May 19, 2011 Minnesota 11 Oakland 1 -1.5 7.0

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