MLB Weekend Top 10

by Bodog Sportsbook | May 28 2009

On Monday, the San Diego Padres won their 10th game in a row by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 in the 10th inning. That was the longest winning streak for the Padres in 10 years. Both centerfielders hit their 10th doubles of the season - Scott Hairston for San Diego and Chris Young for Arizona. We could go on, but let's get to this weekend's MLB Top 10 instead. All stats were at press time; for the latest odds, visit Bodog Sports.

Top 10 paying teams

1. Los Angeles Dodgers (33-15, 16.64 units)
2. Texas Rangers (27-19 SU, 9.87 units)
3. Cincinnati Reds (26-20 SU, 8.41 units)
4. Milwaukee Brewers (27-20 SU, 7.35 units)
5. St. Louis Cardinals (28-19 SU, 6.15 units)
6. Detroit Tigers (26-19, 5.92 units)
7. San Diego Padres (24-23, 4.43 units)
8. Los Angeles Angels (24-22 SU, 3.30 units)
9. New York Mets (26-20 SU, 2.74 units)
10. Boston Red Sox (27-20 SU, 2.03 units)

Top 10 paying pitchers

1. Matt Palmer, L.A. Angels (6-0 team record, 8.75 units)
2. Eric Stults, L.A. Dodgers (7-1, 6.85 units)
3. Brian Bannister, Kansas City (6-1, 6.84 units)
4. Zack Greinke, Kansas City (8-2, 5.12 units)
5. Tim Wakefield, Boston (7-2, 5.10 units)
6. Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati (7-3, 4.90 units)
7. Chad Billingsley, L.A. Dodgers (8-2, 4.61 units)
8. Mark Buehrle, Chicago White Sox (7-2, 4.51 units)
9. Vicente Padilla, Texas (6-2, 4.45 units)
10. Andy Pettitte, N.Y. Yankees (7-2, 4.35 units)

This weekend's top 10 storylines

1. Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano goes ballistic; one-game suspension expected
2. Brett Myers leaves Phillies game with hip inflammation
3. Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez uncertain for weekend with strained groin
4. Orioles OF/DH Luke Scott comes off the 15-day DL
5. Nationals designate righthander Daniel Cabrera for assignment
6. Yankees OF Melky Cabrera (strained right shoulder) expected out for weekend
7. Mets place Ryan Church, Jose Reyes on DL
8. Cards SS Khalil Greene likely to go to DL with anxiety disorder
9. Carlos Quentin (plantar fasciitis) facing extended DL time for White Sox
10. Diamondbacks 1B Conor Jackson catches "Valley Fever"
 
This weekend's top 10 games to bet on

1. Sunday: L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. Eastern, ESPN)

The Worldwide Leader pays a visit to Wrigley Field, where the Northsiders are 14-8 for a profit of 2.10 units. But as noted above, the Dodgers are the richest betting team in the majors, including on the road at 15-10 (plus-6.02 units).

2. Sunday: N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland (12:40 p.m., TBS)

The Tribe have fallen on their faces to start the 2009 campaign, but at least they have the over at an MLB-best 29-18. The Yankees are not far behind at 25-19. Both clubs have ERAs north of 5.00.

3. Saturday: Boston at Toronto (7:07 p.m.)

Toronto has lost nine in a row to fall 1.5 games behind Boston in the AL East. The Jays still have a higher run differential on the season at plus-30, two more than the Red Sox.

4. Saturday: Atlanta at Arizona (4:10 p.m., FOX)

The Snakes are one of the worst home teams so far at 10-17 (minus-10.66 units). Atlanta has been profitable on the road at 12-10 (plus-2.59 units). Arizona starter Doug Davis is 6.33 units in the hole with a 2-8 team record despite a 3.77 ERA (1.27 WHIP).

5. Friday: Florida at N.Y. Mets (7:10 p.m)

The Mets are going through their annual injury parade; in addition to Church and Reyes, Carlos Delgado (hip) and Carlos Beltran (knee) are on the shelf, although Beltran is expected back for this matchup.

6. Sunday: Oakland at Texas (3:05 p.m)

Texas has made the Ballpark in Arlington an unusually happy place at 15-8 (plus-6.16 units). Oakland starter Dallas Braden (3.69 ERA) is hurting for support at exactly three runs per game.

7. Friday: Seattle at L.A. Angels (10:05 p.m.)

This is John Lackey's fourth start of the season for the Angels; they lost 5-4 to the Dodgers in his previous appearance despite a quality start (three earned runs over seven innings) that included 107 pitches.

8. Sunday: St. Louis at San Francisco (4:05 p.m.)

The oft-injured Chris Carpenter gets the nod for the Cardinals; he has yet to give up an earned run after 23 innings of work, and yet St. Louis is 2-2 in his four starts. The Giants respond with Jonathan Sanchez (4.60 ERA, 1.56 WHIP).

9. Friday: Detroit at Baltimore (7:05 p.m.)

Is the old Dontrelle Willis back? The 2003 NL Rookie of the Year has pitched two quality starts and has a 3.57 ERA, although Detroit is 1-2 in his three outings. The Tigers are also in the red at 11-12 (minus-0.23 units) on the road.

10. Saturday: Chicago Sox at Kansas City (7:10 p.m.)

After a promising start, the Royals (23-24, plus-0.14 units) have regressed to the mean with six losses in their last eight games. The White Sox send the aforementioned Buehrle (2.59 ERA) to the mound; the under is 7-2 in his nine starts.

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