Thursday's MLB betting cheat sheet: Fister finding form with Nats
Here's a comprehensive look at betting notes for Wednesday's major league games:
Tiger Troubles
The Detriot Tigers have lost 12 of their last 16 games losing eight of nine in that streak while favored. The Tigers (-141, 9) turn to Justin Verlander to stop the bleeding vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. Verlander has had his fair share of troubles as well, giving up 19 runs in his last four outings.
A's Back on Track
After a mini-slump to end May, the A's are back to their normal selves on route to five straight wins. The A's have posted a 4-1 over/under mark during the streak in which they have outscored opponents by over four runs per game. They have a tough task against the New York Yankees (-159, 7.5) and Masahiro Tanaka.
Skid has Rays Sinking
The Rays just cannot catch a break, unless it is in Wil Myers' wrist. Losers of nine straight (3-6 over/under), the Rays (-152, 7.5) turn to Jake Odorizzi to halt their skid when they face the Miami Marlins. Unfortunately the Rays are just 2-8 in Odorizzi's 10 starts this season.
Pitching Notes
* Doug Fister makes his sixth start of the season for the Nationals (-184, 7.5) at home against the Phillies. Since a rough outing in his first start, Fister has surrendered just six runs in his last 25.1 innings. The Nats have been giving Fister good support scoring 5.8 runs per game good for a 3-1-1 over/under mark.
* Wily Peralta hasn't had much luck in his last seven outings for the Brewers. Despite a 2.73 ERA and giving up more than 3 runs just once in those outings, he has recorded just one win in that span. The Brewers play the Minnesota Twins as -120 favorites, but are 0-4 in Peralta's last four starts as a favorite.
Hitting Notes
* The San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Wednesday in true Padres fashion, by recording just one hit in the game. It was the third one-hit victory in franchise history and improved their league leading over/under standing to 20-37-3. The Padres are off Thursday before starting a three-game series with Washington Friday.
* The Arizona Diamondbacks exploded for 16 runs in their victory over the Colorado Rockies Wednesday night. It is the third time since May 17 they have scored at least 12 runs. The D-Backs seem to be all-or-nothing though, going 5-12 over/under since then. The total for today's game vs. the Rockies is at 10.5.
Totals Streak
Milwaukee Brewers (8-1 over/under): Including one shutout at the hands of the Cubs, the Brewers have gone on a scoring tear, averaging 6.1 runs per game to help the hot run against the over. The Brewers face their highest total during the current streak against the Twins today, with the over/under set at 9.
Injury Notes
* New York Yankees outfielder and DH Carlos Beltran played his final rehab game Wednesday and could return to the Bronx Bombers lineup as early as today against the Oakland Athletics. The Yankees have gone 11-10 SU, 8-13 over.under without Beltran, good for -$231 units.
* Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout is now listed as doubtful to play Thursday's game against the Houston Astros after he re-aggravated his nagging back injury Tuesday night. An MRI Wednesday revealed no serious damage, but did show some inflammation.
Weather Watch
There is rain expected for the series finale between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees. If the game gets played there will also be a 10-11 mile per hour wind blowing across the field from third to first. The over is 5-0 in games at Yankee Stadium where this is the wind is blowing like this.
Umpire Stat of the Day
Umpire Dale Scott will be calling balls and strikes for the interleague game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals. The under is 6-0 in Scott's last six games when he his behind the plate. The total for the game is currently at 7.5.