Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a game between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Saturday. The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Philip Hughes in this game. Hughes has a 18-8 record and a 4.07 ERA this season. It'll be Colby Lewis toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Lewis is 12-13 with a 3.63 ERA so far this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Yankees came back from a five-run deficit and defeated the Rangers 6-5 in Game 1 of the ALCS on Friday as -145 favorites. That game's 11 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Robinson Cano homered and drove in a pair of runs for the Yankees, while Dustin Moseley earned the win in relief. Josh Hamilton belted a three-run homer for the Rangers, while Darren O'Day surrendered the winning run in relief and was tagged with the loss. Team records: Texas: 90-72 SU New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 16-7 SU in their last 23 games when playing on the road against Texas NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas Texas is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees Texas is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Texas is 7-16 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up: For winning point spread picks, Joe Duffy has his picks part of GodsTips, anchor of OffshoreInsiders.com A long-time veteran of the sports betting industry, Duffy got his start at Dial Sports 976 Dial It service and eventually became the most decorated scorephone handicapper in history. |