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CFL
Long Sheet

Thursday, July 2

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HAMILTON (0 - 1) at WINNIPEG (1 - 0) - 7/2/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAMILTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in a home game where the total is between 49.5 and 52 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 4-2 against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
HAMILTON is 5-1 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Friday, July 3

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CALGARY (16 - 3) at MONTREAL (10 - 10) - 7/3/2015, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-1 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 3-1 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, July 4

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BRITISH COLUMBIA (0-0) at OTTAWA (1 - 0) - 7/4/2015, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 1-1 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 2-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, July 5

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TORONTO (1 - 0) at SASKATCHEWAN (0 - 1) - 7/5/2015, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 50-27 ATS (+20.3 Units) in July games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 2-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 2-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 2

Hamilton (0-1) @ Winnipeg (1-0)-- TiCats won six of last seven series games; six of last eight in series stayed under total. Teams split the two meetings LY, decided by total of six points. Hamilton won last three visits here, by 19-30-5 points. TiCats led 18-10 at half last week in Calgary, lost 24-23, despite TDs by defense and special teams. Stamps had 98-yard INT return that proved to be difference. Winnipeg upset Riders in Regina, despite giving up 497 total yards to Saskatchewan.

Calgary (1-0) @ Montreal (0-1)--- Alouettes lost two QBs to injury in opening loss to Ottawa last week; Montreal's #3 QB is rookie Bridge. Als lost six of last eight games with Calgary, but Stampeders lost four of last six visits here, losing 31-15 (-7) here LY. Under is 4-2 in last six series games. Defending Grey Cup champ Calgary escaped with 24-23 win last week, in a game where they allowed an defensive TD and a punt return TD and lost three fumbles (-2). Montreal was outgained 377-197 by Ottawa last week.

Toronto (1-0) @ Saskatchewan (0-1)-- Roughriders lost QB Durant (achilles) for season last week, in home loss to Winnipeg; Saskatchewan is 4-5 in last nine games with Toronto, 2-3 in last five played here at Taylor Field. Four of last five series games went over. Backup QB Harris riddled Edmonton for 347 passing yards in upset of Eskimos in Edmonton last week; Average total in last seven series games is 55.6. Luckily, riders signed veteran QB Glenn in offseason, so they're not as bad off at QB as they could've been.

BC Lions (0-0) @ Ottawa (1-0)-- Lions had Week 1 bye, which can't be much fun, while the second-year RedBlacks upset Montreal 20-16 (+8) on road, outgaining Alouettes 377-197 in game they trailed 13-5 at half. Ottawa KO'd two Montreal QBs. BC swept Ottawa last year, beating them 7-5 (-9) here, then pounding them 41-3 (-10) at home (under 1-0-1). Favorites had a rough time in CFL last week, going 0-4 vs spread; three of four games stayed under.




CFL

Week 2

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Trend Report
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Thursday, July 2

8:30 PM
HAMILTON vs. WINNIPEG
Hamilton is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Hamilton's last 11 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton
Winnipeg is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton


Friday, July 3

7:30 PM
CALGARY vs. MONTREAL
Calgary is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Montreal
Calgary is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Montreal is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing Calgary


Saturday, July 4

6:00 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. OTTAWA
British Columbia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
British Columbia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Ottawa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against British Columbia
Ottawa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing British Columbia


Sunday, July 5

3:30 PM
TORONTO vs. SASKATCHEWAN
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Toronto is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 6 games at home
Saskatchewan is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

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CFL

Thursday, July 2


Why you must pay attention to CFL action

If you don't follow the CFL closely, you probably won't have much an idea of what is going on, but if you do, there is definitely some money to be made for the average sports bettor.

For example, underdogs went an incredible 4-0 against the spread and 3-1 straight up in Week 1 of CFL action. Ottawa, Winnipeg and Toronto all won SU and ATS. The lone favorite to win was Calgary and they did so by just one point, 24-23 over Hamilton.


Saskatchewan losses QB for remainder of season

The Saskatchewan Roughriders starting quarterback Darian Durant suffered a ruptured left Achilles in Saturday's 30-26 loss to Winnipeg and will miss the remainder of the CFL season.

Durant, who led the Roughriders to the CFL's Grey Cup title back in 2013, will be replaced by veteran backup Kevin Glenn.

Saskatchewan hosts the Toronto Argonauts next Sunday.


Another CFL QB to miss extended action with injury

Edmonton Eskimos starting quarterback Mike Reilly will miss the next 10-12 weeks due to a knee injury suffered in Week 1.

Reilly was injured in the fourth quarter of Edmonton's 26-11 loss to the Toronto Argonauts, after being hit low by an Argos' defensive lineman.

The Eskimos have a bye week in Week 2 before hosting the Ottawa RedBlacks in Week 3.

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CFL

Thursday, July 2

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Game of the day: Tiger-Cats at Blue Bombers
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (+1.5, 51)

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers look to build off an impressive season-opening victory when they host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday. The Blue Bombers exorcised some past demons at Mosaic Stadium by beating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 30-26 for their first win in Regina since 2004.

Winnipeg sets its sights on ending another skid after dropping three straight games to Hamilton at Investors Group Field and hopes to improve to 2-0 for the second straight year. The Tiger-Cats were left to lick their wounds after a 24-23 setback to the Calgary Stampeders in Week 1. Hamilton led for most of the rematch of the 2014 Grey Cup final before losing on a last-second field goal and looks to bounce back by beating the Blue Bombers for the fourth straight time in Winnipeg. The Tiger-Cats have outscored the Blue Bombers 90-36 in the last three matchups in Winnipeg and hope to continue their recent dominance over the Blue and Gold and avoid an 0-2 start for the sixth consecutive year.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, TSN, ESPN2

LINE HISTORY: The initial line opened with the Bombers at +2 before being bet down to +1.5. The total opened at 50.5 and has shifted to 51.

INJURY REPORT: Ti-Cats - WR Luke Tasker (Ques-Lower Body), RB C.J. Gable (Out-Hand) Blue Bombers - DB Maurice Leggett (Ques-Upper Body), DL Lashawn Fraser (Ques-Toe), SB Rory Kohlery (Ques-Lower Body)

ABOUT THE TIGER-CATS (0-1 SU, 1-0 ATS, 0-1 O/U): Zach Collaros completed his first 10 passes before finishing 27-of-38 for 281 yards, but threw a costly interception that was returned for a touchdown. "Obviously the interception sticks out," Collaros told reporters. "Then you think about what else you could have done to help others during the week with their preparation." Johnny Sears Jr. recorded two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, in his Hamilton debut after coming over from Winnipeg in the offseason and Brandon Banks returned a punt for a touchdown.

ABOUT THE BLUE BOMBERS (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS, 1-0 O/U): Drew Willy turned in a near-flawless performance as he went 22-of-25 for 325 yards and three touchdowns against the Roughriders. "We have to do it every single week," Willy told reporters. "We have a short week and we need to be ready to go against a good Hamilton team." Paris Cotton rushed for 108 yards to go along with 59 receiving yards and a score while Cameron Marshall added two touchdowns - one rushing and one receiving.

TRENDS:

*Tiger-Cats are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.
*Blue Bombers are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a S.U. win.
*Under is 6-1 in Tiger-Cats last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
*Over is 6-2 in Blue Bombers last 8 games in Week 2.

CONSENSUS: 52.8 percent of users are backing Hamilton with 53.6 percent on the under.

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CFL
Dunkel

Week 2


Hamilton @ Winnipeg

Game 301-302
July 2, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Hamilton
115.423
Winnipeg
110.402
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Hamilton
by 5
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Hamilton
by 1 1/2
51
Dunkel Pick:
Hamilton
(-1 1/2); Under

Calgary @ Montreal

Game 303-304
July 3, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
117.606
Montreal
110.995
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 6 1/2
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
N/A

BC Lions @ Ottawa

Game 305-306
July 4, 2015 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
BC Lions
103.501
Ottawa
110.537
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 7
51
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
BC Lions
by 3
45 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(+3); Over

Toronto @ Saskatchewan

Game 307-308
July 4, 2015 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
117.217
Saskatchewan
112.127
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 5
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Saskatchewan
by 3
50 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+3); Over

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Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak

Connecticut Sun 7 2 .778 0 3-2 4-0 3-2 7-2 L-1

Washington Mystics 6 3 .667 1 3-2 3-1 5-2 6-3 W-1

New York Liberty 6 4 .600 1.5 4-2 2-2 4-3 6-4 W-2

Chicago Sky 5 5 .500 2.5 2-1 3-4 4-4 5-5 L-2

Atlanta Dream 4 6 .400 3.5 3-3 1-3 3-6 4-6 W-1

Indiana Fever 4 6 .400 3.5 1-4 3-2 3-5 4-6 W-1

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak

Tulsa Shock 8 2 .800 0 5-0 3-2 5-2 8-2 L-1

Minnesota Lynx 7 2 .778 .5 3-1 4-1 6-2 7-2 W-2

Phoenix Mercury 4 5 .444 3.5 3-1 1-4 4-2 4-5 W-1

Seattle Storm 3 7 .300 5 2-3 1-4 3-6 3-7 W-1

San Antonio Stars 2 7 .222 5.5 2-3 0-4 2-5 2-7 L-1

Los Angeles Sparks 0 7 .000 6.5 0-3 0-4 0-3 0-7 L-7

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Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores

7:05 PM EDT

601 WASHINGTON MYSTICS -1.5 -1.5 / -2 -05 / -2.5 -3 -15 -150
602 INDIANA FEVER 157 157 156 +130

7:05 PM EDT

603 CHICAGO SKY -1 -2 -15 / -2 / -3 -15 -3.5 -165
604 CONNECTICUT SUN 155.5 155.5 / 156.5 / 157.5 157 +140

CHI-C-Sylvia Fowles-OUT | CON-F-Chiney Ogwumike-OUT

10:05 PM EDT

605 TULSA SHOCK 151.5 150.5 / 150 / 150u14 150 +300
606 PHOENIX MERCURY -7.5 -6.5 / -6.5 -15 / -7 -15 -7.5 -365

Tul-G-Skylar Diggins-OUT | Tul-G-Odyssey Sims-OUT | Tul-F-Glory Johnson-OUT | PHO-G-Diana Taurasi-OUT

10:35 PM EDT

607 SA STARS 144.5 144.5 / 145.5 / 143.5 146 +200
608 LOS ANGELES SPARKS -4.5 -4 -21 / -5 / -5 -15 -5.5 -240

LA-F-Candace Parker-OUT

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Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores

8:35 PM EDT

301 HAMILTON TIGERCATS -2 -2 -1.5 -120
302 WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS 50.5 50.5 +100

TV: ESPN2, DTV: 209

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Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Scores

12:10 PM EDT

951 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (R) Cain, M 6.5o15 6.5o15 / 6.5 / 6.5o15 6.5o20 +1.5(-165)
952 MIAMI MARLINS (R) Fernandez, J -140 -160 / -154 / -150 -154 -1.5(+145)

SFO-C-Buster Posey-Doubtful | MIA-RF-Giancarlo Stanton-OUT | TV: CSN-Bay, MLB, DTV: 213, 696

1:10 PM EDT

953 CHICAGO CUBS (R) Arrieta, J 6.5u20 6.5u25 / 6.5u30 / 6.5u25 6.5u30 +1.5(-210)
954 NEW YORK METS (R) Degrom, J -135 -119 / -116 / -125 -124 -1.5(+180)

TV: SNY, WGN, DTV: 307, 639

6:35 PM EDT

955 MILWAUKEE BREWERS (R) Garza, M -135 -129 / -127 / -125 -127 -1.5(+125)
956 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (R) Billingsley, C 8.5u20 8 / 8o11 / 8 8o20 +1.5(-145)

TV: FS-Wisconsin, DTV: 669

7:10 PM EDT

957 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (R) Scherzer, M -210 -210 / -200 -200 -1.5(-120)
958 ATLANTA BRAVES (L) Banuelos, M 6.5 6.5 6.5o15 +1.5(+100)

TV: MLB, SportsSouth, DTV: 213, 646

7:15 PM EDT

959 SAN DIEGO PADRES (R) Ross, T 7.5u20 7.5u20 / 7.5u21 7.5u25 +1.5(-200)
960 ST LOUIS CARDINALS (L) Cooney, T -140 -143 / -132 / -131 -122 -1.5(+170)

STL-LF-Matt Holliday-OUT | TV: FS-Midwest, FS-San Diego, MLB, DTV: 213, 671, 694

9:40 PM EDT

961 COLORADO ROCKIES (L) Rusin, C 9.5u20 9 / 9o15 / 9 9u15 +1.5(-160)
962 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (R) Hellickson, J -150 -150 / -151 / -153 -145 -1.5(+140)

TV: FS-Arizona, ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 683, 686

12:10 PM EDT

963 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Kluber, C -115 -140 / -142 / -144 -144 -1.5(+120)
964 TAMPA BAY RAYS (L) Moore, M 6.5 6.5 / 6.5o20 6.5u15 +1.5(-140)

TV: SportsTime Ohio, SunSports, DTV: 653, 662

7:05 PM EDT

965 BOSTON RED SOX (L) Miley, W 9.5u20 9.5u25 / 9.5u29 / 9 9u15 +1.5(-160)
966 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (L) Boyd, M -130 -153 / -156 / -154 -152 -1.5(+140)

TV: NESN, DTV: 628

7:05 PM EDT

967 TEXAS RANGERS (R) Gallardo, Y 8.5u20 8.5u25 / 8o15 / 8.5u15 8.5o20 +1.5(-190)
968 BALTIMORE ORIOLES (R) Gausman, K -120 -138 / -135 / -133 -123 -1.5(+160)
TV: FS-Southwest, MASN2, DTV: 641, 676

8:10 PM EDT

969 MINNESOTA TWINS (R) Gibson, K 7.5o20 7.5o20 / 7.5o15 / 7.5 7.5u15 +1.5(-175)
970 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (R) Young, C -145 -164 / -162 / -152 -149 -1.5(+155)
TV: FS-Kansas City, FS-North, DTV: 668, 672

10:05 PM EDT

971 SEATTLE MARINERS (L) Elias, R 7o20 7o20 / 7o15 / 7o20 7o15 +1.5(-110)
972 OAKLAND ATHLETICS (L) Kazmir, S -150 -150 / -162 / -164 -163 -1.5(-110)

TV: CSN-California, ROOT-Northwest, DTV: 687, 698

1:05 PM EDT

973 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (L) Liriano, F -130 -130 / -128 / -130 -124 -1.5(+130)
974 DETROIT TIGERS (L) Ryan, K 8o15 8o32 / 8o30 / 8o25 8.5o20 +1.5(-150)

TV: FS-Detroit, MLB, ROOT-Pittsburgh, DTV: 213, 659, 663

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WNBA JUNE/ JULY RECORD:


*****...............................2 - 5 - 1
DOUBLE PLAY....................13 - 15
TRIPLE PLAY......................4 - 1
SLAM DUNK.......................9 - 4


MLB RECORD FOR JUNE/JULY:


*****.............................46 - 49 - 1 .............................- 2.51
double play......................72 - 77 - 1 .............................- 19.79
triple play........................26 - 22 - 1 .............................+ 16.11
grand slam......................42 - 50 - 1...............................- 40.35


CFL JUNE/JULY RECORD:

SINGLE PLAY.................................0 - 0
DOUBLE PLAY................................3 - 0
TRIPLE PLAY..................................1 - 0
BLOW OUT....................................0 - 0

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THURSDAY, JULY 2

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Cleveland - 12:10 PM ET Tampa Bay +126 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Tampa Bay - Over 6.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

San Francisco - 12:10 PM ET Miami -140 500 GRAND SLAM
Miami - Under 6.5 500

Pittsburgh - 1:08 PM ET Detroit +111 500 *****
Detroit - Under 8.5 500

Chi. Cubs - 1:10 PM ET NY Mets -125 500 TRIPLE PLAY
NY Mets - Under 6.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Milwaukee - 6:35 PM ET Philadelphia +116 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Philadelphia - Over 8 500 DOUBLE PLAY

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MLB Consensus Picks

SIDES (ATS)

1:10 PM Chi. Cubs +115 338 42.20% NY Mets -125 463 57.80% View View

1:08 PM Pittsburgh -120 395 50.38% Detroit +111 389 49.62% View View

12:10 PM Cleveland -137 415 52.40% Tampa Bay +126 377 47.60% View View

6:35 PM Milwaukee -126 397 57.45% Philadelphia +116 294 42.55% View View

2:10 PM San Francisco +129 458 57.83% Miami -140 334 42.17% View View

TOTALS (OVER/UNDER)

1:10 PM Chi. Cubs 6.5 176 36.67% NY Mets 6.5 304 63.33% View View

12:10 PM Cleveland 6.5 240 54.67% Tampa Bay 6.5 199 45.33% View View

1:08 PM Pittsburgh 8.5 254 58.26% Detroit 8.5 182 41.74% View View

6:35 PM Milwaukee 8 275 64.71% Philadelphia 8 150 35.29% View View

12:10 PM San Francisco 6.5 297 64.85% Miami 6.5 161 35.15% View View

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B]Padres visit St. Louis[/B]

July 2, 2015


SAN DIEGO PADRES (37-43) at ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (51-26)

First pitch: Thursday, 7:15 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line: San Diego +123, St. Louis -133, Total: 7.5

The San Diego Padres begin a 10-game road trip when they head to St. Louis and take on the Cardinals for the first of four contests on Thursday night.

San Diego has had a very disappointing season after all of their big offseason moves and come into this one with losses in five of their last seven games. They were dominated in the last three, all defeats against both Arizona and Seattle as they were outscored 18-4. Their most recent series was just two games against the Mariners, but they were unable to even muster a run and managed a meager three hits in a 7-0 loss on Wednesday. One player whose offensive game has been at its best is 1B Yonder Alonso (.310) who has 10 hits in his last nine games.

St. Louis took rare back-to-back losses at home in the past few days as they were outscored 9-2 by the White Sox. They still maintain a solid seven-game lead in the NL Central since they had rattled off six straight victories leading up to the two-game sweep. A rain soaked contest ensued on Wednesday night as the redbirds lost 7-1 and saw the opponents get 12 hits. SS Jhonny Peralta (.301) continued his big season with a 2-for-4 night and but is just 11-for-41 (.268) in the last 10 contests.

On the mound for the visiting Padres will be RHP Tyson Ross (5-7, 3.57 ERA) as he attempts to outduel LHP Tim Cooney (0-0, 11.57 ERA) of the host Cardinals. The road has been tough for San Diego as they are 19-21 when away from home as St. Louis is an impressive 29-10 at Busch Stadium. Since the start of the 2013 campaign, the Cardinals hold an 8-5 advantage in this matchup and are 5-2 when at home over that period. The injury report has 3B Will Middlebrooks (Ankle) listed as questionable with OF Wil Myers (Wrist) and 2B Cory Spangenberg (Knee) on the DL while OF Matt Holliday (Quad) and 1B Matt Adams (Quad) are missing from action for St. Louis.

Ross looks well on his way to another impressive season as his ERA could be under 3.60 for the third consecutive year with the Padres as he reaps the benefits of getting half of his starts at PETCO Park. In 2015, the righty has been able to raise his strikeouts to a career-high 9.9 K/9, but has seen his control suffer (4.5 BB/9) as a result. His ability to keep the ball in the park has always been a strength and his 0.28 HR/9 is his best mark since being in San Diego while he keeps the ball on the ground an amazing 62.8% of the time. He has been unfortunate, though, as batters are hitting a bloated .346 BABIP against him while he is coming off his second consecutive win when he was in Arizona last week.

He has faced the Cardinals twice in his career, going 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA (1.50 WHIP) and has the same number of strikeouts (9) as walks in the outings. SS Jhonny Peralta (3-for-6), 3B Matt Carpenter (2-for-4, 1 double, 4 walks) and OF Jayson Heyward (2-for-3) have had success against Ross while 2B Kolten Wong and OF Jon Jay are a combined 2-for-10 in the matchup.

The Padres relievers have gone 13-11 with a 3.94 ERA (1.28 WHIP) and have successfully saved 20-of-26 (77%) games. Craig Kimbrel (3.41 ERA, 19 saves) has not been as dominant as in past years but has blown just one save and continues to strike out a ton of batters (13.7 K/9).

Cooney will be making just his second career start when he takes the mound on Thursday night and the first one did not go well at all as he lasted a mere 2.1 innings, giving up three runs on seven hits with three strikeouts against the Phillies. He will earn another attempt as the team believes in the control pitcher who was able to post a 2.74 ERA with great control (1.62 BB/9) in 14 triple-A starts. In that time he did not mow down too many batters (6.4 K/9), but did benefit from the opposition hitting a low .211 BABIP.

With such little experience at this level, Cooney has yet to face any of the batters on the Padres, and he will need to be careful against the power-hitting OF Justin Upton (.266) who is in the top-10 in both home runs (14) and stolen bases (15) in the NL. On the other hand, C Derek Norris (.242) has shown power (11 HR), but is striking out in 23.9% of his at-bats.

If Cooney has trouble out of the gate once again, he will have the benefit of a bullpen which has gone 14-7 with a 2.15 ERA (1.22 WHIP) and are 31-for-36 (86%) in save opportunities. Trevor Rosenthal (0.51 ERA, 23 saves) has just one blown save on the year while giving up just 23 hits in his 35.1 frames.

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Diamond Trends - Thursday

July 2, 2015


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Tigers are 0-12 SU since Jun 27, 2013 at home when their starter went less than four innings in his last start.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When Jose Fernandez starts the Marlins are 14-0 since June 2013 at home if they did not win by 9+ runs last game.

MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

-- The Mets are 15-0 (+$1500) since August 2013 as a home favorite of more than -120 in the last game of a series. 8-0 this season.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Cardinals are 11-0 SU since Apr 12, 2010 at home and after a loss vs a team that has lost at least their last three games.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Diamondbacks are 10-0 OU since Jun 07, 2015 after a game in which they had fewer team-left-on-base than their opponent.

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MLB

Thursday, July 2


Can this pitcher continue his under trend?

Scott Kazmir has been showing some good junk on the mound lately which has seen the under cash in five of his past seven starts. In those seven games, 1-5-1 over/under, Kazmir has allowed a mere 11 runs.

The lefties numbers get even better at home, with the under hitting in each of Kazmir's past four starts in Oakland. Kazmir has allowed a mere four runs in his past four home appearances while twice holding his opponent scoreless.

The total is currently set at 7 when the A's host the Mariners Thursday.


Red Sox are showing great bounce-back ability

The Boston Red Sox have won their past six games following a loss. The Bo-Sox offense has surged in those contests with an average scoring margin of +4.3 runs per game.

The Red Sox are coming off a loss to the Blue Jays Wednesday when their pitchers were bashed for five home runs.

The Sox are currently +143 when they face the Jays Thursday.


Gallardo has been out-of-his mind lately

Yovani Gallardo is coming off one of his best months as a pitcher, with the right-hander going 2-0 with a 0.54 ERA in five starts in June. Those five starts have seen Gallardo surrender a mere two runs.

The Texas Rangers have managed to mess up Gallardo's play, going just 3-2 in his past five starts with the bullpen surrendering eight runs.

The Rangers are currently +108 when they visit Camden Yards Thursday.

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WNBA

THURSDAY, JULY 2

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Chicago - 7:00 PM ET Chicago -3.5 500 *****
Connecticut - Over 154 500 *****

Washington - 7:00 PM ET Washington -3.5 500 SLAM DUNK
Indiana - Over 156 500 SLAM DUNK

Tulsa - 10:00 PM ET Tulsa +7.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Phoenix - Over 149.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

San Antonio - 10:30 PM ET San Antonio +5 500 *****
Los Angeles - Over 149 500 TRIPLE PLAY