MLB Predictions Preview …The New York Yankees, winners of two straight games and eight of their last 10 take their game to Arlington, Texas for a series with the Texas Rangers. Right hander Joba Chamberlain gets the starting call for the Yankees. Chamberlain is 3-1 this season with a 2.23 ERA. The Rangers will counter Chamberlain with Vicente Padilla. Righthander Padilla has a 4.52 ERA to go along with a 12-5 record this season.
MLB Predictions Betting Line … Oddsmakers at online sports wagering leader Bodog (Bodoglife.com) currently have the Yankees listed as -160 money line favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 9½. The Rangers are getting +145 money line odds as a home underdog.
Chamberlain limited Baltimore to two runs over six innings Wednesday to post his second victory in as many starts. The 22-year-old scattered five hits while walking none and striking out six; New York has now won eight of Chamberlain's 11 big league starts. His only start against Texas was rough, a four-inning outing July 1 in which he allowed two runs, five hits and four walks over 91 pitches.
Padilla allowed 10 hits, nine of which singles, and three runs and earned a no-decision in his last start against the Mariners. The outing was Padilla's first without receiving a decision in nine starts, going back to May 22. Since coming off the disabled list on July 20, Padilla is 2-0 with a 3.60 ERA, pitching 20 innings over three starts. His start Monday will be his first this season against the Yankees. Padilla is 1-1 with a 5.23 ERA in only two career starts against New York.
The Yankees defeated the Angels 14-9 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 23 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Xavier Nady was 4-5 with a home run and six RBI for the Yankees, while Bobby Abreu was 3-4 with three runs scored in the win.
The Rangers defeated Toronto 8-4 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (12).
Gerald Laird hit two home runs and had four RBI’s for Texas, while Chris Davis hit a two-run home run in the win.
