The Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves begin a two-game series Monday night at Turner Field in Atlanta. The Braves have won six of the last seven meetings with the Astros. Atlanta (23-19, 12-10 home) will likely be without Jason Heyward and might be missing Chipper Jones. Heyward has missed the B[...]
Houston Astros Betting Previews
April 28th, 2011 - 7:08 pm § in Baseball Preview
St. Louis Cardinals at Houston Astros Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros finish up their three-game series Thursday night. Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle McClellan will look to stay undefeated while Houston’s Nelson Figueroa will aim for his first win of the season. The visiting Cardinals are listed as -155 baseball betti[...]
April 21st, 2011 - 6:34 pm § in Baseball Preview
Houston Astros at New York Mets Preview
The New York Mets have not been swept at home by the Houston Astros in 18 years. On Thursday, that streak is in jeopardy as the Astros aim to close out the three-game series with a third straight win and score a historic MLB victory. The New York Mets (5-13, 1-8) are off to their [...][...]
February 28th, 2011 - 12:11 am § in Baseball Preview
NL Central Spring Training Season Preview
The NL Central was tight last year, but the ease with which the Philadelphia Phillies handled the NL Central representative Cincinnati Reds shows that the parity was largely due to mediocrity. Cincinnati, St. Louis, Milwaukee and Houston are all listed between +2000 and +3200 in World Series betting[...]
June 25th, 2010 - 6:10 pm § in Baseball Preview
Houston Astros at Texas Rangers Baseball Betting Preview
A week ago, the Houston Astros hosted the Texas Rangers and they were unable to end the Rangers’ winning streak. On Friday, the two teams will begin another series. This time it will be hosted by the Rangers, but the Astros will again be trying to end Texas’s winning streak. The Rangers are heav[...]
April 28th, 2010 - 7:45 pm § in Baseball Preview
Cincinnati Reds at Houston Astros – MLB Betting Preview
In the second of a three-game series, the Cincinnati Reds will play the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park at 8:05 PM ET Wednesday night. Dating back to last season, the Reds have fared significantly well against the Astros, winning 10 of their last 11 games against them. The MLB betting lines list [...]
March 27th, 2010 - 12:06 am § in Baseball Commentary
Pre-Season Betting Update: Heyward boosts Braves, injured pitching aces
A couple of injured pitching aces are the bad news for the day, but it looks like Atlanta Braves fans will have some rookie offense to cheer for. Braves go with Heyward Rookie Jason Heyward has slugged his way onto the Braves and will be Atlanta’s starting right-fielder. Heyward looks like he [...]
March 11th, 2010 - 12:19 am § in Baseball Commentary
Who Will be the Worst Team in Baseball?
It’s the most talked-about question in the lead-up to the baseball season. Who will be the worst? While many vie for the title, only one team can stand atop the bottom of the standings. Who will be the most booed in their own stadium? Who will be the embarrassment of children when they travel [...]
Pre-Season Betting Update: Astros and Mets
The Houston Astros took a small hit today, but the New York Mets pitching rotation is already in turmoil and the season hasn’t even started. Astros Berkman on DL Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman suffered swelling in his left knee when testing it today after having it surgically repai[...]