Tuesday's betting tips

Weather watch

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Coors Field, where the Rockies host the Giants Tuesday. Winds will reach speeds of up to 11 mph, blowing NNW towards the first base line, and there is a 40 percent chance of rain later in the evening.

Betting news and notes

-- Milwaukee OF Corey Hart is day-to-day while suffering through plantar fascia. The Brewers are +106 underdogs hosting the Braves Tuesday.

-- The Buffalo Bills, already reeling from the loss of RB Fred Jackson for the next few weeks, will also be without WR David Nelson. He’s lost for the season after suffering a torn ligament in his right knee. Buffalo is a 3.5-point home favorite against Kansas City in Week 2.

-- Wisconsin is desperate to improve its running game after an upset loss to Oregon State in Week 2. The Badgers fired offensive line coach Mike Markuson this week after Heisman hopeful Montee Ball averaged under four yards per carry through the first two games of the season. Wisconsin is -14 hosting Utah State Saturday.

-- The Phillies have won 19 of their last 27 games at Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia is a -205 home fave with Roy Halladay on the mound Tuesday.

-- New York manager Terry Collins pushed back the time of his team’s batting practice Monday in an effort to try and jump-start his team’s anemic offense. The Mets have just six total runs in their last four games, playing under the total in three of those outings.

-- The Yankees have won eight of 12 meetings with the Red Sox this season. New York is a -130 road favorite in Fenway Park Tuesday.

-- The Braves are 2-for-15 with runners in scoring position in their past two games. Atlanta outhit Milwaukee on Monday 10-4. All 10 Atlanta hits were singles. The Braves have played under the total in eight of their last 10 contests.

-- Los Angeles OF Mike Trout went 1-for-3 in the opener to raise his average to .197 in 19 career games against Oakland. The Halos are -151 favorites versus the A’s.