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**Udog** · 04-16-2015, 07:32 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- Miami Heat played four starters 48 minutes last night; I've never seen that before in an NBA game. Fifth starter played 41 minutes; one sub played 7:00. Weird.

-- In their first nine games, Phillies are 0-8-1 in first five innings.

-- Orioles scored in first inning in seven of their first nine games.

-- Houston is 4-0 when Keuchel/McHugh start, 0-5 otherwise.

-- Pelicans made NBA playoffs, supposedly saving Monty Williams' job, which is kind of sad, one game of 82 determining his fate.

-- How happy is Derek Fisher that this nightmare of a season is over?

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud.......

13) Chicago 4, Nashville 3 OT-- Not often a winning goalie in an NHL playoff game is a non-starter; Predators led 3-0, blew the game, now Chicago has home ice in this series. Nashville has only won two playoff series in franchise history this is no way to win #3.

12) How great is overtime in playoff hockey? Nothing else like it in sports.

11) USA Network has NHL playoff games for first time in 30 years, when Al Albert (now is Phoenix Suns' announcer) and former coach Gary Green did the games. Why doesn't ESPN have any NHL games?

10) NFL Draft is in two weeks in Chicago; 26 players will be there, but neither of the top two picks, QBs Winston/Mariota will be there. You would hope their agents will at least make them available for TV interviews that night.

9) There is a guy who travelled to see all 82 Knick games this year, at his own expense, and now he wants to write a book about it. If nothing else, he should get a free pass into a mental ward for doing this.

8) Brooklyn Nets have to pay $11M in luxury tax, most of any NBA team. At least they got into the playoffs-- ironic that Lionel Hollins got into the NBA playoffs when his old team the Grizzlies knocked Indiana out last night.

7) Lance Stephenson made 18-105 (17.1%) from arc this season, the worst %age ever for an NBA player who took 100+ 3's in a season.

6) We live in an impatient society; Boston Bruins fired their GM Wednesday, four years after they won the Stanley Cup, one year after they had the best record in the NHL's regular season. No one has patience anymore- they missed out on the playoffs by a game and now heads have rolled. Doesn't seem fair.

5) Atlants Hawks went 60-22 this season, despite no player scoring 30+ points in any game this season. Elias says that has never happened before for any team that won 50+ games-- the Hawks won 60 games!!!!

4) All three of VCU's incoming recruits begged out of their letters of intent after Shaka Smart bolted for Texas. New coach Will Wade has his work cut out for him mantaining the Rams' talent level in the near future.

3) Bad week for the Arkansas Razorbacks, with Portis/Qualls both going pro; Mike Anderson hasn't had to deal with early departures very often. Anderson's system is dependent on depth and talent; these departures greatly reduce both.

2) Flames 2, Canucks 1-- Calgary scored with 0:29.6 left to upset Vancouver 2-1 and grab home ice advantage in their first round series.

1) Houston Rockets got the #2 seed in the West; James Harden got a triple double last night in their 117-91 win over the Jazz Wednesday.

**Udog** · 04-16-2015, 07:33 AM

See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities

Letdown spot

The Pittsburgh Penguins squeaked into the playoffs by the skin of their teeth, finishing No. 8 in the Eastern Conference and lining up a date with the President Trophy winners, the New York Rangers, in the opening round. The Penguins run the risk of being “just happy to be there” as they head into Game 1 in Madison Square Garden Thursday.

Pittsburgh punched its postseason ticket with a 2-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres in the regular season finale – anything but a sure thing with the team stumbling into that game on a five-game losing skid. Now, after that close call, the Pens are set up for a letdown in Game 1 of this first-round series, especially after dropping three of their four meetings with the Blue Shirts this season.

Lookahead spot

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been counting down to the postseason since LeBron James announced he was on his way back home last summer. And for LeBron, the first round of the NBA Playoffs have been a formality. According to ESPN, James is a perfect 9-0 in opening round series for his career and is undefeated in each of those nine series openers. But while those career playoff stats are impressive, Cleveland could get caught looking past opening-round opponent Boston and to a conference semifinal showdown.

The Celtics have a young team and are outclassed when it comes to postseason experience. However, Boston enters its season finale with Milwaukee on a five-game winning streak, going 5-0 ATS, including two wins over the Cavs in that span – one with starters and one without. The Celtics are just young and dumb enough – 30-17 ATS as underdogs - to ride that confidence into this series, with heaping handfuls of points, and catch Cleveland with its guard down in Game 1.

Schedule spot

Spring in Chicago is a lot different than spring in San Diego. The change in temperature kick starts those famous Windy City gusts, which still have a leftover chill from winter. The San Diego Padres visit Wrigley Field for a weekend set, starting Friday, and they may want to pack their long-sleeve shirts. This will be the first time this season the Padres have left California.

Temperatures in Chicago are in the mid-40s while back home in San Diego, temps are peaking in the mid-70s. Friday’s forecast doesn’t look too bad with sun for this 2:20 p.m. ET start but things will cool off as the weekend goes on, with a chance of rain come Sunday. Last season, the Padres got to visit Chicago in July and avoided the cool spring weather.

**Udog** · 04-16-2015, 07:33 AM

NBA FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Western Conference

Golden State vs. New Orleans

Game 1 -- Saturday, April 18 -- New Orleans at Golden State, 3:30 p.m., ABC

Game 2 -- Monday, April 20 -- New Orleans at Golden State, 10:30 p.m., TNT

Game 3 -- Thursday, April 23 -- Golden State at New Orleans, 9:30 p.m., TNT

Game 4 -- Saturday, April 25 -- Golden State at New Orleans, 8 p.m., ESPN

Game 5 * -- Tuesday, April 28 -- New Orleans at Golden State, TBD

Game 6 * -- Friday, May 1 -- Golden State at New Orleans, TBD

Game 7 * -- Sunday, May 3 -- New Orleans at Golden State, TBD

Houston vs. Dallas

Game 1 -- Saturday, April 18 -- Dallas at Houston, 9:30 p.m., ESPN

Game 2 -- Tuesday, April 21 -- Dallas at Houston, 9:30 p.m., TNT

Game 3 -- Friday, April 24 -- Houston at Dallas, 7 p.m., ESPN

Game 4 -- Sunday, April 26 -- Houston at Dallas, 9:30 p.m., TNT

Game 5 * -- Tuesday, April 28 -- Dallas at Houston, TBD

Game 6 * -- Thursday, April 30 -- Houston at Dallas, TBD

Game 7 * -- Saturday, May 2 -- Dallas at Houston, TBD, TNT

L.A. Clippers vs. San Antonio

Game 1 -- Sunday, April 19 -- San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m., TNT

Game 2 -- Wednesday, April 22 -- San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m., TNT

Game 3 -- Friday, April 24 -- L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m., ESPN

Game 4 -- Sunday, April 26 -- L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 3:30 p.m., ABC

Game 5 * -- Tuesday, April 28 -- San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, TBD

Game 6 * -- Thursday, April 30 -- L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, TBD

Game 7 * -- Saturday, May 2 -- San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, TBD, TNT

Portland vs. Memphis

Game 1 -- Sunday, April 19 -- Portland at Memphis, 8 p.m., TNT

Game 2 -- Wednesday, April 22 -- Portland at Memphis, 8 p.m., TNT

Game 3 -- Saturday, April 25 -- Memphis at Portland, 10:30 p.m., ESPN

Game 4 -- Monday, April 27 -- Memphis at Portland, 10:30 p.m., TNT

Game 5 * -- Wednesday, April 29 -- Portland at Memphis, TBD

Game 6 * -- Friday, May 1 -- Memphis at Portland, TBD

Game 7 * -- Sunday, May 3 -- Portland at Memphis, TBD

Eastern Conference

Atlanta vs. Brooklyn

Game 1 -- Sunday, April 19 -- Brooklyn at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m., TNT

Game 2 -- Wednesday, April 22 -- Brooklyn at Atlanta, 7 p.m., NBA TV

Game 3 -- Saturday, April 25 -- Atlanta at Brooklyn, 3 p.m., TNT

Game 4 -- Monday, April 27 -- Atlanta at Brooklyn, TBD

Game 5 * -- Wednesday, April 29 -- Brooklyn at Atlanta, TBD

Game 6 * -- Friday, May 1 -- Atlanta at Brooklyn, TBD

Game 7 * -- Sunday, May 3 -- Brooklyn at Atlanta, TBD

Cleveland vs. Boston

Game 1 -- Sunday, April 19 -- Boston at Cleveland, 3 p.m., ABC

Game 2 -- Tuesday, April 21 -- Boston at Cleveland, 7 p.m., TNT

Game 3 -- Thursday, April 23 -- Cleveland at Boston, 7 p.m., TNT

Game 4 -- Sunday, April 26 -- Cleveland at Boston, 1 p.m., ABC

Game 5 * -- Tuesday, April 28 -- Boston at Cleveland, TBD

Game 6 * -- Thursday, April 30 -- Cleveland at Boston, TBD

Game 7 * -- Saturday, May 2 -- Boston at Cleveland, TBD, TNT

Chicago vs. Milwaukee

Game 1 -- Saturday, April 18 -- Milwaukee at Chicago, 7 p.m., ESPN

Game 2 -- Monday, April 20 -- Milwaukee at Chicago, 8 p.m., TNT

Game 3 -- Thursday, April 23 -- Chicago at Milwaukee, 8 p.m., NBA TV

Game 4 -- Saturday, April 25 -- Chicago at Milwaukee, 5:30 p.m., TNT

Game 5 * -- Monday, April 27 -- Milwaukee at Chicago, TBD

Game 6 * -- Thursday, April 30 -- Chicago at Milwaukee, TBD

Game 7 * -- Saturday, May 2 -- Milwaukee at Chicago, TBD, TNT

Toronto vs. Washington

Game 1 -- Saturday, April 18 -- Washington at Toronto, 12:30 p.m., ESPN

Game 2 -- Tuesday, April 21 -- Washington at Toronto, 8 p.m., NBA TV

Game 3 -- Friday, April 24 -- Toronto at Washington, 8 p.m., ESPN2

Game 4 -- Sunday, April 26 -- Toronto at Washington, 7 p.m., TNT

Game 5 * -- Wednesday, April 29 -- Washington at Toronto, TBD

Game 6 * -- Friday, May 1 -- Toronto at Washington, TBD

Game 7 * -- Sunday, May 3 -- Washington at Toronto, TBD

*If necessary

**Udog** · 04-16-2015, 07:34 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, April 16

National League
Brewers @ Cardinals
Fiers is 0-4, 5.09 in his last four starts; seven of his last nine stayed under.

Lackey is 2-1, 3.24 in his last five starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Milwaukee lost eight of last 11 games with St Louis; four of last five series meetings stayed under total. Brewers are off to a 2-6 start. Cardinals won three of their last four games. Four of last six Milwaukee games went over.

Phillies @ Nationals
Hamels is 0-1, 3.75 in two starts this season; five of his last seven starts went under the total.

Fister is 5-0, 1.07 in his last six starts; six of his last seven stayed under.

Washington lost seven of last nine games with Philly; under is 4-0-1 in last five series games. Phils lost last four games, outscored 18-8; under is 3-1-2 in their last six. Washington lost five of its last seven; last three went over.

Marlins @ Mets
Cosart is 4-4, 2.23 in his last 10 starts (under 8-2); Marlins scored two runs in his last three starts.

Gee is 1-3, 5.59 in his last five starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Mets won seven of last ten games with Miami (over 9-0-1). Miami won its last two games after a 1-6 start- three of their last four went over. Mets won their last four games, allowing nine runs; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven.

Diamondbacks @ Giants
Bradley blanked the Dodgers on one hit in six IP in his MLB debut.

Bumgarner is 1-1, 5.40 in two starts this season; four of his last six went over the total.

Giants won eight of last ten games with Arizona, winning last four here; SF lost its last six games, outscored 27-9. Six of their last eight games stayed under the total. Arizona lost three of its last four games; five of its last seven stayed under.

American League
Royals @ Twins
Vargas is 2-0, 3.38 in his last four starts; three of those four stayed under.

Milone blanked the White Sox for 7.2 innings in his '15 debut; four of his last five starts went over the total.

Kansas City won seven of its first eight games this year; they've won eight of last 11 games with Minnesota. Twins stumbled out of gates with a 2-6 start. Three of last four games for both teams went over.

Rays @ Blue Jays
Archer is 1-1, 2.84 in two starts this month; three of his last four starts stayed under the total.

Sanchez allowed three runs in 3.1 IP (61 PT) in his first MLB start; he made 24 relief appearances (2-2, 1.09) in bigs last year.

Road team won eight of last ten Tampa-Toronto games, with Rays winning four of last six; Tampa won five of last seven games overall. Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Toronto games. Blue Jays lost three of last five games.

**Udog** · 04-16-2015, 07:34 AM

MLB

Thursday, April 16

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Minnesota is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Kansas City

1:45 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of St. Louis's last 18 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Milwaukee

7:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia

7:07 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

10:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Arizona is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games
San Francisco is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

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**Udog** · 04-16-2015, 08:34 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, April 16

Milwaukee Brewers @ St. Louis Cardinals

Game 901-902
April 16, 2015 @ 1:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee Brewers
(Fiers) 13.712
St. Louis Cardina
(Lackey) 14.643
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis Cardina
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis Cardina
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis Cardina
(-175); Under

Philadelphia Phillies @ Washington Nationals

Game 903-904
April 16, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia Phil
(Hamels) 13.585
Washington Nation
(Fister) 14.745
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington Nation
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington Nation
-150
6
Dunkel Pick:
Washington Nation
(-150); Under

Miami Marlins @ New York Mets

Game 905-906
April 16, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami Marlins
(Cosart) 16.965
New York Mets
(Gee) 15.749
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami Marlins
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York Mets
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
Miami Marlins
(-105); Over

Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants

Game 907-908
April 16, 2015 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona Diamondba
(Bradley) 14.541
San Francisco Gia
(Bumgarner) 13.860
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona Diamondba
by 1
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco Gia
-190
6
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona Diamondba
(+165); Over

Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota Twins

Game 909-910
April 16, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City Royal
(Vargas) 15.681
Minnesota Twins
(Milone) 14.021
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City Royal
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City Royal
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City Royal
(-145); Under

Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays

Game 911-912
April 16, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay Rays
(Archer) 16.261
Toronto Blue Jays
(Sanchez) 15.379
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay Rays
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay Rays
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay Rays
(-115); Under

**Udog** · 04-16-2015, 08:48 AM

MLB

Thursday, April 16

Under bets post solid record Wednesday

MLB games finished with a record of 5-9-1 Over/Under in the 15 games available on the board Wednesday.

The 'Over' still has a pretty big edge in totals with a record of 72-56 (56.25 percent) heading into Thursday's action.

**Udog** · 04-16-2015, 08:50 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, April 16

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MILWAUKEE (2 - 6) at ST LOUIS (4 - 3) - 1:45 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 115-62 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 115-62 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 89-41 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 12-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
FIERS is 2-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.40 and a WHIP of 1.130.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LACKEY is 2-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (3 - 6) at WASHINGTON (3 - 6) - 7:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 66-82 (-26.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HAMELS is 67-65 (-28.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 11-19 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAMELS is 15-8 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 23-10 (+8.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-20. (-9.1 units)

DOUG FISTER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
FISTER is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

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MIAMI (3 - 6) at NY METS (6 - 3) - 7:10 PM
JARRED COSART (R) vs. DILLON GEE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 46-27 (+18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 303-320 (-89.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 31-46 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JARRED COSART vs. NY METS since 1997
COSART is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.2 units)

DILLON GEE vs. MIAMI since 1997
GEE is 3-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.395.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.0 units)

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ARIZONA (4 - 5) at SAN FRANCISCO (3 - 7) - 10:15 PM
ARCHIE BRADLEY (R) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 68-103 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 68-103 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 211-102 (+47.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1024-858 (+114.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

ARCHIE BRADLEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 7-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.170.
His team's record is 12-6 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-8. (+1.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (7 - 1) at MINNESOTA (2 - 6) - 1:10 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILONE is 54-31 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 52-29 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 33-18 (+15.8 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 107-78 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 56-37 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 65-46 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 103-75 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 45-29 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 81-104 (-41.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 229-244 (-51.0 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 31-61 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VARGAS is 5-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.445.
His team's record is 7-5 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-2.0 units)

TOM MILONE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MILONE is 3-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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TAMPA BAY (5 - 4) at TORONTO (5 - 4) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS ARCHER (R) vs. AARON SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 82-89 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 52-59 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 43-53 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 559-641 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TORONTO is 106-120 (-43.4 Units) against the money line in home games in April games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+1.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. TORONTO since 1997
ARCHER is 2-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.238.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.5 units)

AARON SANCHEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 04-16-2015, 11:05 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Thursday, April 16

Milwaukee at St Louis, 1:45 ET
MILWAUKEE: 8-18 SU after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
LACKEY: 19-5 TSR at home when the total is 7 to 7.5

Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 ET
PHILADELPHIA: 20-12 SU after scoring 1 run or less
Washington: 186-151 SU in all games

Miami at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
MIAMI: 105-84 SU after 3 straight games where the bullpen gave up no runs
NY METS: 6-21 SU after allowing one run or less in a win over a division rival

Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
ARIZONA: 9-27 SU in road games after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less
SAN FRANCISCO: 27-7 SU as a favorite of -150 or more

Kansas City at Minnesota, 1:10 ET
KANSAS CITY: 56-37 SU in road games
MINNESOTA: 81-104 SU in home games when playing on Thursday

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:05 ET
TAMPA BAY: 51-28 SU after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
TORONTO: 4-14 SU after a game with a combined score of 17 runs or more

**Udog** · 04-16-2015, 11:14 AM

MLB

Thursday, April 16

Red Sox's over streak continues

The Boston Red Sox soared over another total Wednesday, losing 10-5 to the Washington Nationals, extending their over streak to seven straight games.

The Red Sox are 8-1 over/under, the best mark in the bigs through the early portion of the season.

Totals bettors riding the streak hope it continues when the BoSox begin a three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles (6-2-1 O/U) Friday at Fenway.

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