MLB Daily Market Trends: A Trio of Sharp Moves

Moving Today's Market

Looking at the baseball action today, it's obvious that bettors are focused on the first full day of NFL action. You know we will still find some interesting market moves to talk about here at the Daily Market Trends, though.

The Cubs finally broke out of their slump in a big way yesterday with a 14-6 win in Cincinnati. Sean Marshall (3-4, 4.03 ERA) takes the mound today for the North-siders against the Reds and Aaron Harang (4-15, 5.24). The Cubs opened up as -134 favorites at Pinnacle, but have moved to -115 despite receiving 70 percent of public money line wagers. Hello Sharps!

A couple of similar moves in AL games today in the Detroit-Minnesota and Boston-Texas matchups. The Twins and Glen Perkins (12-3, 4.08) are receiving 78 percent of money line bets, but the line has moved slightly in their favor. Paul Byrd (10-11, 4.58) and the Red Sox are receiving 71 percent of wagers, and have seen their odds move from a Pinnacle opening of -138 to -121. Keep an eye on these matchups.

Hey Injury Updates

Player	Team	Injury	Status	Comments
Kaz Matsui	Astros	Back	Doubtful	Kaz Matsui might not be available until Monday because of complications with the irritated disk in his lower back.
Brian McCann	Braves	Rest	Doubtful	McCann is not expected to be in the starting lineup Sunday to receive rest.
Ty Wigginton	Astros	Groin	Out	Astros manager Cecil Cooper indicated that Ty Wigginton would likely miss at least 7-10 days with a groin strain suffered Saturday.
Jeff Francouer	Braves	Hip	Probable	Francoeur didn't start Saturday after suffering a bruised hip on Friday, but came off the bench to go 2-for-2 with a double. Expect him back in the lineup on Sunday.

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Tomorrow's Market Mover

The top two teams in the AL East begin a three-game series in Boston, as the Rays and Red Sox square off. Tampa's Edwin Jackson takes on Boston's Jon Lester in the opening game. A Monday Night Football double-header is on the schedule as the Vikings travel to Green Bay and the Broncos take on the Raiders in Oakland.