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**Udog** · 07-04-2015, 06:41 AM

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

How football expert Phil Steele sees the SEC West this fall.........

7) Mississippi State-- Senior QB Prescott is a darkhorse Heisman candidate.

6) Texas A&M-- New DC John Chavis is Sumlin's best recruit.

5) Arkansas-- Hogs have one of best offensive lines in country, senior QB.

4) Ole Miss-- Avoid playing top three teams in SEC East.

3) Auburn-- Will Muschamp is the new defensive coordinator.

2) LSU-- Only had four players drafted by NFL; if they get solid QB play......

1) Alabama-- Only has three starters back on offense this season.

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Happy 239th birthday, America.........

13) DeAndre Jordan signs with Dallas for four years, $80M, plus whatever a decent shooting coach gets paid. Get ready for a winter filled with Mark Cuban complaining about the intentional foul rules.

12) Definition of Irony: Donald Trump has a line of fancy clothes some stores sell. The suitcoats have a label inside them that says "Made in Mexico"

11) I learned a new phrase this week: "throwing shade".

According to my friends at the urban dictionary, "throwing shade" means: ".......to talk trash about a friend or aquaintance, to publicly denounce or disrespect."

See all the neat stuff you learn coming here every day?

10) Random college football fact: Missouri is 26-9 vs spread in its last 35 road games; since 2007, they're 13-3 as road favorites.

9) Is Josh Reddick trying to get traded? He went on record Thursday in a radio interview ripping the A's front office for sitting him against lefty pitchers. Thats what happened with Josh Donaldson, before he got traded last winter, though he criticized the front office for other stuff. Problem is, Reddick is 11-69 (.159) against lefties- he ain't as good as Donaldson.

8) Over/under in Met-Dodger game Friday night was 5.5; thats an NHL over/under, unusually low for a baseball total. Of course, the game ended 2-1.

7) Great note from Christopher Kamka, a Comcast guy from Chicago:

Journeyman pitcher Clayton Richard starts for the Cubs today, his first start in two years, but he has made 129 career big league starts, going 46-47.

Anyway in 2002, Richard was Mr High School Football in Indiana, and was backup QB to Chad Henne at Michigan for a year, before quitting to concentrate on baseball.

Runner-up for Mr HS Football in Indiana in 2002? White Sox P Jeff Samardzija, who also pitches today and wound up being a really good WR at Notre Dame.

6) Howie Kendrick stole second for the Dodgers in the sixth inning last night, ending a 23+-game streak without a stolen base, LA's longest drought of the modern era.

5) PT Barnum would be so proud; there is a Fantasy Football Combine at the Wynn Casino in Las Vegas July 17-19. Only costs $995 a person. Oy.

(PT Barnum was credited with a famous saying: "There is a sucker born every minute", though many historians dispute that he actually said it. You get the point.)

4) There is no state income tax in Texas; there is a 13.3% state income tax in California, which becomes something of a factor in these free agent negotiations.

3) Last 14 Detroit Tiger games went over the total, but Miguel Cabrera strained a calf muscle last night and is probably headed to the DL. Wager accordingly.

2) NBA Summer League from Orlando tips off at 9am on NBA TV. We're almost to the point where there is good stuff on TV 24 hours a day. Need time to sleep.

1) Happy Birthday America; we're very lucky to live here. We're fortunate to have freedoms a lot of other places do not have. Thanks to those people who protect our freedoms. Enjoy your 4th of July!!!!

**Udog** · 07-04-2015, 06:42 AM

Fourth of July Betting Guide

The kids want to go to the beach and your wife has a to-do list that rivals the ink on freshly signed NBA contracts. All you want to do is spend your Independence Day watching and wagering on what the day has to offer when it comes to sports.

Well, we are here to help with a list of the day's events, plus when and where you can watch.
Happy Fourth of July!

THE WORLD-FAMOUS NATHAN’S INTERNATIONAL HOT DOG EATING CONTEST

TV: 11 a.m. ET, ESPN 3 (women), 12 p.m. ET, ESPN 2 (men)

Joey Chestnut has won this event eight-straight times and looks to defend his crown as a monstrous -1000 favorite. The guy is a legend in the world of competitive eating but has expressed worry in regards to new rival Matt Stonie.

For a little extra spice, online shop BookMaker.eu is offering up some tasty specials for the annual contest:
2015 Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest: Hot Dogs eaten by female winner?

OVER - 37.5 -155
UNDER - 37.5 +125

2015 Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest: Who will eat more hot dogs?
JOEY CHESTNUT -8.5 EV
FIELD (ANY OTHER COMPETITOR) +8.5 -130
Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest: Hot Dogs eaten by male winner?
OVER - 66.5 +110
UNDER - 66.5 -140

2015 Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest: Who will win Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest?
JOEY CHESTNUT -1000
FIELD - ANY OTHER COMPETITOR +600

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Per usual on the Fourth, there is a full sate of MLB games with games around the clock. The action kicks off with Washington Nationals host the San Francisco Giants in the Nation's capital and concluding with the Colorado Rockies visiting the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Opening odds via BetOnline.ag

San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals (-112, 7)
11:05 a.m. ET, ESPN2
Betting note: the Under cashed in last four meetings between the two clubs in 2014. This will be their first meeting in 2015.

Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees (-152, 7.5)
1:04 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Yanks took two of three the last time these clubs met in the Bronx. The under cashed in all three of those meetings.

Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers (-129, 8)
1:08 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Tigers are 8-0 in David Price's last eight starts on five day's rest.

Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox (-128, 8.5)
1:35 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Betting note: Under bets have gone 7-1-3 in Clay Buchholz's last 1 starts overall.

Baltimore Orioles at Chicago White Sox (-115, 8.5)
2:10 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Baltimore Orioles are 5-0 in Chris Tillman's last five starts.

San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals (-180, 7.5)
2:15 p.m. ET
Betting note: the home team is 5-0 in umpire Hunter Wendelstedt's last five games behind home plate.

Seattle Mariners at Oakland A's (+122, 7)
4:05 p.m. ET
Betting note: The Mariners are 15-3 in Felix Hernandez's last 18 road starts versus the A's.

Cleveland Indians at Pittsburgh Pirates (-127, 7.5)
4:05 p.m. ET
Betting note: The Pirates are just 1-6 in the last seven games Jeff Locke started on a Saturday.

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals (-169, 8.5)
7:15 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Twins are 3-9 in their last 12 games which umpire Lance Barksdale has worked behind home plate.

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves (-174, 7.5)
7:15 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Braves are 1-7 in Alex Wood's last eight starts against NL East clubs.

Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs (-133, OFF)
7:15 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Marlins are 2-7 in Jarred Cosart's last nine starts.

Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds (+107, 8.5)
7:15 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Brewers are 2-10 in Jimmy Nelson's last 12 starts with four day's rest.

New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers (-157, 6)
7:15 p.m. ET
Betting note: under wagers have cashed in Zack Greinke's last five starts overall.

Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers (+130, 9)
9:05 p.m. ET
Betting note: Rangers starter Wandy Rodriguez is second in starter money this season at $866. Tigers' ace David Price leads at $894.

Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks (-158, 9.5)
10:10 p.m. ET
Betting note: the under has gone 7-0-2 in umpire Paul Schrieber's last nine games behind home plate.

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

The MLS has seemingly grown in popularity in the United States year in, year out, but it still has not hit the pinnacle of popularity that everyone expected after USA '94. Still, more and more European stars are joining the league to help it grow, with Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard set to join L.A. and NYCFC respectively.
There are six games on the docket Saturday to celebrate America's birthday (odds via WilliamHill.com).

NY Red Bulls at Columbus Crew (+240, +260, +105)
7:30 p.m. ET
Betting note: The Crew and their opponent have scored over 2.5 goals in seven of Columbus's past eight home games.

NYCFC at Montreal Impact (+230, +240, +115)
8:00 p.m.. ET
Betting note: NYCFC won the previous meeting by a score of 3-1 back on June 14.

Vancouver White Caps at Colorado Rapids (+190, +240, +138)
9 p.m. ET
Betting note: Colorado has won four street home meetings (all competitions) against Vancouver.

New England Revolution at FC Dallas (+275, +240, +100)
9 p.m. ET
Betting note: FC Dallas has won nine of their last 10 home games in MLS.

Orlando City at Real Salt Lake (+180, +230, +150)
10 p.m. ET
Betting note: Under 2.5 has hit in three straight Orlando City games.

Toronto FC at LA Galaxy (+360, +275, -138)
10:30 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Galaxy are unbeaten in 28 of their last 29 home games in MLS.

WIMBLEDON

Feel like placing some wagers on the American contingent at the All England Club? If so, you'll have to focus on the women's side as Madison Keys is the only American in action Saturday.

Keys is in action against Germany's Tatjana Maria and is presently -450 with the German +333 (Bet365). The two have have never faced off, but Keys certainly has the edge when comparing performances in this year's Grand Slams. Maria has a pair of first round exits in the Aussie and French while Keys was ousted in the Round of 32 at Roland Garros but made it to the semis in the Australian Open before bowing out to Serena.

TOUR DE FRANCE

TV: 7 a.m. ET, NBCSN

Obviously, American riders have had a bit of history in France. Lance Armstrong dominated this event for years, but had his seven titles stripped in 2012 after the whole performance enhancing drugs thing. But before Armstrong, Greg LeMond won the event three times in five years.

A couple of American cyclists look to make noise at the 2015 event. Tejay van Garderen comes in at 30/1 while New Yorker Andrew Talansky is currently being offered at 100/1 at the Westgate LV Superbook.

Last year's winner, Vincenzo Nibali, comes in at 5/1. Chris Froome is the fave at 7/4, Nairo Quintana 9/4 and Alberto Contador 7/2.

CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

B.C. Lions at Ottawa RedBlacks (+3, 46.5)
6 p.m. ET

Missing football? Well, look no further than North of the Border. Yeah, it's not exactly the NFL or college football, but the CFL just might scratch where that football void in your life itches.

There is just one game on the board as the Ottawa RedBlacks host the B.C. Lions as 3-point home dogs.
The RedBlacks won all of two games last season, their first in the league, but are already out to a 1-0 straight up record after trumping the Montreal Alouettes as 8-point road dogs in Week 1.

BC was on a bye week to start the season, so this is the first we'll see of the Lions in 2015.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINAL

The women's World Cup final between the United States and Japan doesn't go until Sunday, July 5, but you can still get your wager in early!

At Bet365, the ladies are -133 faves with defending champion Japan coming in at +375 (Draw +250).

There is the third place game on the board Saturday, however, as Germany and England square off. The Germans are presently -182 with the English +425 and the Draw +333.

**Udog** · 07-04-2015, 06:46 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, July 4

National League
Marlins @ Cubs
Cosart (vertigo) is making first start since May 13; he is 0-2, 6.91 in his last three starts.

Richard was just acquired by Cubs; his last MLB start was 6-21-13. He's made 129 starts in his career, going 46-47, 4.81. He was 4-2, 2.09 in nine AAA starts this season.

Cubs won three of last four games overall, allowing three runs- nine of their last 11 games stayed under. Miami won five of last six games, with three of last four going over the total. Marlins won last three games against the Cubs; three of last four series games stayed under.

Giants @ Nationals
Bumgarner is 1-2, 2.03 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.

Strasburg is 2-0, 2.08 in his last three starts, all of which stayed under.

Giants are 3-2 in last five games with Washington; all five games went under the total. SF lost last four games, allowing 18 runs, seven of their last eight went over the total. Nationals lost three of last ive gams; seven of their last ten stayed under.

Brewers @ Reds
Nelson is 2-0, 3.46 in his last two starts; he finished sixth inning twice in his last six starts.

Smith is 0-1, 7.88 in his two starts (over 2-0).

Milwaukee lost six of last nine games with Cincinnati; four of last five here went over total. Brewers won last six games, scoring 45 runs; over is 4-0-1 in last five. Reds are 9-3 in last 12 home games; four of their last five games overall went over.

Phillies @ Braves
Correia is 0-2, 8.16 in his last three starts (over 2-1).

Wood is 1-1, 2.21 in his last three staets, all of which stayed under.

Phillies are 3-6 in last nine games with Atlanta; over is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Philly lost eight of last nine games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six. Braves won four of last five games; nine of their last eleven stayed under.

Padres @ Cardinals
Despaigne is 0-3, 5.90 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over.

Martinez is 5-1, 2.03 in his last six starts; six of his last seven stayed under.

Cardinals lost last four games after winning six in row; five of their last eight games stayed under. San Diego won three of last four games with St Louis; three of last four in series went over total. Padres lost three of last five games, but won last two- over is 3-2-1 in last six games.

Rockies @ Diamondbacks
Hale is 0-3, 7.54 in his last four starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Corbin is making first MLB start since 9-27-13 (elbow). He was 1-1, 4.76 in his four minor league rehab starts leading up to this.

Colorado lost seven of last nine games with Arizona; seven of last 11 series games went over. Rockies lost six of last seven games; under is 3-0-1 in last four. D'backs won four of last six games; under is 2-0-1 in their last three.

Mets @ Dodgers
Harvey is 1-1, 0.92 in his last three starts, all of which stayed under.

Greinke is 1-1, 0.79 in his last five starts; he hasn't allowed a run in last three (20.2 IP) starts- seven of his last eight starts stayed under.

Mets lost eight of last 11 games with the Dodgers; over is 6-1-1 in last eight meetings. NY is 5-18 in its last 23 road games; they've lost three of last four games, scoring three runs- nine of their last 11 stayed under. LA won six of last nine games; eight of their last 11 stayed under total.

American League
Blue Jays @ Tigers
Dickey is 1-2, 3.66 in his last five starts; under is 2-0-2 in his last four.

Price is 3-0, 2.02 in his last five starts, four of which went over.

Toronto won five of last seven games with Detroit; five of last six series games went over. Blue Jays lost four of last five games. Tigers lost five of last eight games; their last 14 games went over, but Miguel Cabrera strained a calf muscle last night and is probably going on DL today.

Rays @ Bronx
Karns is 1-1, 1.55 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.

Pineda is 1-3, 7.25 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight.

Rays lost six in row, nine of last 11- their last six games went over total. NY lost three of last five; six of its last eight games stayed under. Tampa Bay won four of last six games with Bronx; six of last eight in series stayed under total.

Astros @ Red Sox
McHugh is 3-0, 2.45 in his last three starts; six of his last seven went over.

Buchholz is 3-0, 1.64 in his last three starts; under is 6-1-2 in his last nine. .

Astros won three of last four games with Boston (over 8-2 in last ten); they won last five games overall, allowing 12 runs- under is 5-3-1 in their last nine. Red Sox won four of its last six games.

Angels @ Rangers
Santiago is 0-1, 2.66 in his last four starts, last three of which stayed under.

Rodriguez is 3-1, 4.50 in his last five starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight.

Angels won four of last five games with Texas; over is 7-3-1 in last 11 series games. Halos won five of last six games; seven of their last eight went under total. Rangers are 3-3 in their last six games (under 3-2-1).

Orioles @ White Sox
Tillman is 4-1, 5.13 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over. O's scored 56 runs in his last six starts.

Samardzija is 1-0, 3.49 in his last four starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Orioles won six of their last eight games with Chicago. Baltimore lost four of last five games, got shut out in last two; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven . White Sox are 5-3 in last eight games; four of their last six went over.

Twins @ Royals
Pelfrey is 0-3, 8.85 in his last four starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight.

Blanton is 2-1, 4.61 in his three starts (over 1-1-1).

Minnesota lost six of last eight games vs Kansas City; five of last six went under the total. Royals lost four of last five games, scoring nine runs. Twins lost four of their last six games; their last three stayed under

Mariners @ A's
Hernandez is 1-1, 1.74 in his last three starts; four of his last five went under.

Graveman is 2-2, 1.50 in his last five starts.

Seattle won six of its last seven games with Oakland; over is 5-2-1 in last eight series games. Mariners are 5-4 in last nine games; under is 5-1-1 in last seven. A's are 12-7 in their last 19 games, 3-5 in last eight; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven.

Interleague
Indians @ Pirates
Anderson is 1-0, 1.57 in his first two MLB starts, both of which were against Tampa Bay- he allowed 14 baserunners in 15.2 IP.

Locke is 1-1, 3.00 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.

Pirates won five of last seven games overall- eight of their last 11 went over the total. Bucs are 5-6 in last 11 games with Cleveland- six of last eight stayed under total. Indians won last five games, scoring 31 runs-- four of the five went over the total.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Mia-Chi-- Cosart 2-5; Richard 0-0
SF-Wsh-- Bumgarner 9-7; Strasburg 5-7
Mil-Cin-- Nelson 6-10; Smith 0-2
Phil-Atl-- Correia 1-3; Wood 6-10
SD-StL-- Despaigne 5-7; Martinez 12-3
Col-Az-- Hale 2-5; Corbin 0-0
NY-LA-- Harvey 9-6; Greinke 10-6

Tor-Det-- Dickey 7-9; Price 13-3
TB-NY-- Karns 7-9; Pineda 9-6
Hst-Bos-- McHugh 11-5; Buchholz 7-9
LA-Tex-- Santiago 8-7; Rodriguez 9-4
Balt-Chi-- Tillman 8-7; Samardzija 7-9
Minn-KC-- Pelfrey 9-6; Blanton 2-1
Sea-A's-- Hernandez 11-5; Graveman 7-5

Clev-Pitt-- Anderson 2-0; Locke 8-7

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Mia-Chi-- Cosart 0-7; Richard 0-0
SF-Wsh-- Bumgarner 3-16; Strasburg 3-12
Mil-Cin-- Nelson 9-16; Smith 0-2
Phil-Atl-- Correia 2-4; Wood 5-16
SD-StL-- Despaigne 4-12; Martinez 2-15
Col-Az-- Hale 4-7; Corbin 0-0
NY-LA-- Harvey 4-15; Greinke 5-16

Tor-Det-- Dickey 3-16; Price 3-16
TB-NY-- Karns 6-16; Pineda 5-15
Hst-Bos-- McHugh 5-16; Buchholz 4-16
LA-Tex-- Santiago 3-15; Rodriguez 6-13
Balt-Chi-- Tillman 2-15; Samardzija 8-16
Minn-KC-- Pelfrey 2-15; Blanton 1-3
Sea-A's-- Hernandez 3-16; Graveman 4-12

Clev-Pitt-- Anderson 0-2; Locke 4-15

Umpires
SF-Wsh--- Four of last five Little games stayed under.
SD-StL-- Six of last eight Wendelstedt games went under.
Mil-Cin-- Over is 10-3-1 in last fourteen BWelke games.
Phil-Atl-- Six of last eight Wolf games stayed under.
NY-LA-- Underdogs won last three Blakney games.
Mia-Chi-- Six of last eight Segal games went over.
Col-Az-- Under is 7-0-2 in last nine Schrieber games.

TB-NY-- Four of last five Morales games went over.
Tor-Det-- Five of last six Fletcher games stayed under.
Hst-Bos-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Guccione games.
Balt-Chi-- Four of last six Conroy games went over.
Sea-A's-- Favorites won six of last seven Winters games.
Min-KC-- Under is 5-3 in last eight Barksdale games.
LA-Tex-- Nine of last eleven Tichenor games stayed under.

Clev-Pitt-- Four of last five Hamari games stayed under.

**Udog** · 07-04-2015, 06:50 AM

MLB

Saturday, July 4

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Trend Report
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11:05 AM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Francisco's last 8 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing San Francisco

1:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
Tampa Bay9-2-1 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,at home
NY Yankees12-4-1 SU in their last 17 games at home

1:08 PM
TORONTO vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

1:35 PM
HOUSTON vs. BOSTON
Houston is 4-13-1 SU in its last 18 games ,when playing Boston
Houston is 2-9-1 SU in its last 12 games ,when playing on the road against Boston
Boston13-4-1 SU in its last 18 games when playing Houston
Boston4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games

2:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games at home

2:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Diego is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
St. Louis is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home

4:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Seattle5-1-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,on the road
Oakland is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games ,when playing at home against Seattle
Oakland is 1-5-1 SU in its last 7 games ,when playing Seattle

4:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. PITTSBURGH
Cleveland is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Cleveland4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh15-5-1 SU in its last 21 games at home
Pittsburgh11-3-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Cleveland

7:15 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
Minnesota is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,
Kansas City is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
Kansas City is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,at home

7:15 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Atlanta's last 15 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

7:15 PM
MIAMI vs. CHI CUBS
Miami is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home

7:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
Milwaukee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

7:15 PM
NY METS vs. LA DODGERS
NY Mets are 1-6-1 SU in their last 8 games ,when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
NY Mets are 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
LA Dodgers13-3-1 SU in their last 17 games when playing NY Mets
LA Dodgers are 2-3-1 SU in their last 6 games ,at home

9:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels17-5-1 SU in their last 23 games when playing Texas
LA Angels4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games
Texas is 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games ,when playing at home against LA Angels
Texas is 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing LA Angels

10:10 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 2-6-1 SU in its last 9 games ,when playing Arizona
Colorado is 1-5-1 SU in its last 7 games ,on the road
Arizona is 3-5-1 SU in its last 9 games ,
Arizona6-2-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado

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**Udog** · 07-04-2015, 06:53 AM

MLB

Saturday, July 4

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Who's hot, who's not in Fourth of July baseball betting
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What better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than some time with family and friends, some ice-cold American beer, a bbq overflowing with meat, and a full slate of games in America's pastime?

We decided to take a look at the past 12 season in the majors to total up the wins, losses, overs and unders in games played on July 4.

* The O/U count in 2014 was 8-5-1 in 2014 (Orioles at Red Sox postponed).
* The New York Yankees are 9-1-2 O/U in the past 12 July 4 games.
* The Oakland A's 2-9 O/U in the past 11 July 4 games.
* The Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals have posted the best July 4 record over the past 12 seasons at 9-3.
* The Houston Astros have lost eight-straight games on the Fourth of July.
* The combined O/U is 168-145-15 for MLB clubs.

Here is a look at the numbers per team.

AL East:

+Baltimore Orioles: 5-6 SU, 7-4 O/U
+Boston Red Sox: 4-7 SU, 6-4-1 O/U
New York Yankees: 6-6 SU, 9-1-2 O/U
Tampa Bay Rays: 5-7 SU, 8-4 O/U
*Toronto Blue Jays: 4-7 SU, 8-3 O/U

AL Central:

Chicago White Sox: 7-5 SU, 4-7-1 O/U
#Cleveland Indians: 6-7 SU, 8-4-1 O/U
#Detroit Tigers: 3-10 SU, 7-6 O/U
Kansas City Royals: 5-7 SU, 7-4-1 O/U
Minnesota Twins: 6-6 SU, 6-4-2 O/U

AL West:

Houston Astros: 2-10 SU, 8-4 O/U
Los Angeles Angels: 8-4 SU, 8-4 O/U
*Oakland A's: 7-4 SU, 2-9 O/U
Seattle Mariners: 6-6 SU, 4-7-1 O/U
Texas Rangers: 7-5 SU, 6-4-2 O/U

NL East:

Atlanta Braves: 7-5 SU, 3-8-1 O/U
Miami Marlins: 6-6 SU, 3-9 O/U
New York Mets: 7-5 SU, 7-5 O/U
Philadelphia Phillies: 9-3 SU, 7-5 O/U
Washington Nationals: 7-5 SU, 8-4 O/U

NL Central:

Chicago Cubs: 4-8 SU, 6-6 O/U
^Cincinnati Reds: 6-5 SU, 3-8 O/U
Milwaukee Brewers: 4-8 SU, 7-5 O/U
Pittsburgh Pirates: 7-5 SU, 8-4 O/U
St. Louis Cardinals: 9-3 SU, 4-7-1 O/U

NL West:

Arizona Diamondbacks: 5-7 SU, 6-3-3 O/U
Colorado Rockies: 7-5 SU, 6-6 O/U
Los Angeles Dodgers: 7-5 SU, 4-8 O/U
San Diego Padres: 8-4 SU, 6-6 O/U
^San Francisco Giants: 3-8 SU, 8-3 O/U

* The A's and Jays did not play on July 4 in 2005.
# The Tigers and Indians played a double header on July 4 in 2005.
^ The Giants and Reds game was postponed in 2013.
+ The Orioles and Red Sox game was postponed in 2014.

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**Udog** · 07-04-2015, 06:56 AM

MLB

Saturday, July 4

Yankees place Beltran on DL

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Carlos Beltran on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a left oblique strain.

The move is retroactive to July 1. The 38-year-old Beltran is hitting .260 with seven home runs and 30 RBIs this season. He exited Tuesday game in the fifth inning.

Beltran, in the second season of a three-year, $45 million contract, joins center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury on the disabled list. Ellsbury is currently on a rehab assignment for a sprained knee suffered on May 19.

The Yankees also recalled outfielder Ramon Flores and infielder Gregorio Petit from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

In addition, the club optioned outfielder Taylor Dugas to Triple-A.

**Udog** · 07-04-2015, 07:27 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, July 4

San Francisco @ Washington

Game 951-952
July 4, 2015 @ 11:05 am

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bumgarner) 13.516
Washington
(Strasburg) 15.952
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-115
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-115); Over

San Diego @ St. Louis

Game 953-954
July 4, 2015 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Despaigne) 13.762
St. Louis
(Martinez) 15.239
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-195
7
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-195); Over

Milwaukee @ Cincinnati

Game 955-956
July 4, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 14.520
Cincinnati
(Smith) 15.914
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-105); Under

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Game 957-958
July 4, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Correia) 14.974
Atlanta
(Wood) 13.871
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-205
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+175); Under

NY Mets @ LA Dodgers

Game 959-960
July 4, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Harvey) 14.302
LA Dodgers
(Greinke) 16.264
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-170
6
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-170); Over

Miami @ Chicago Cubs

Game 961-962
July 4, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Cosart) 13.773
Chicago Cubs
(Richard) 16.516
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-130
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-130); N/A

Colorado @ Arizona

Game 963-964
July 4, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Hale) 15.715
Arizona
(Corbin) 14.609
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
N/A

Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
July 4, 2015 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Karns) 16.707
NY Yankees
(Pineda) 15.619
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-170
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+150); Over

Toronto @ Detroit

Game 967-968
July 4, 2015 @ 1:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Dickey) 18.079
Detroit
(Price) 13.561
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 4 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+105); Under

Houston @ Boston

Game 969-970
July 4, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McHugh) 16.645
Boston
(Buchholz) 14.577
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+105); Under

Baltimore @ Chicago White Sox

Game 971-972
July 4, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Tillman) 14.892
Chicago White Sox
(Samardzija) 16.416
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-115); Over

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 973-974
July 4, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 16.333
Oakland
(Graveman) 14.866
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-135
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-135); Over

Minnesota @ Kansas City

Game 975-976
July 4, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Pelfrey) 15.914
Kansas City
(Blanton) 14.887
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+145); Over

LA Angels @ Texas

Game 977-978
July 4, 2015 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Santiago) 15.392
Texas
(Rodriguez) 16.838
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+100); Over

Cleveland @ Pittsburgh

Game 979-980
July 4, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Anderson) 16.858
Pittsburgh
(Locke) 15.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-105); Under

**Udog** · 07-04-2015, 08:19 AM

MLB

Saturday, July 4

Giants are becoming a favorite for Over bettors

The San Francisco Giants have been participating in a lot of high-scoring games as of late, and Over bettors are profiting as a result.

In the Giants' last eight affairs, the Over has gone 7-1. San Fran sends ace Madison Bumgarner to the bump for an early Fourth of July contest versus Stephen Strasburg's Washington Nationals.

Oddsmakers have set a total of 6.5 for the tilt.

**Udog** · 07-04-2015, 08:59 AM

MLB

Saturday, July 4

Right-handers are baffling Rays' bats

The Tampa Bay Rays can't quite seem to figure out right-handed pitching, which could be bad news with righty Michael Pineda of the New York Yankees taking on Tampa Saturday.

The Rays have dropped 10 out of their last 11 games versus right-handed starters. Nathan Kearns is scheduled to counter on the bump for Kevin Cash's squad.

Sportsbooks are offering the Yanks in the -165 ballpark with a current total of 7.5.

**Udog** · 07-04-2015, 09:58 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, July 4

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SAN FRANCISCO (42 - 39) at WASHINGTON (44 - 36) - 11:05 AM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-34 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-10 (-9.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
BUMGARNER is 7-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-118 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-60 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-38 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-118 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-38 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 376-374 (+44.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-55 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUMGARNER is 21-7 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 21-7 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 38-39 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 3-9 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 38-39 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 24-25 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 13-19 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
BUMGARNER is 2-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 2-6 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+3.9 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
STRASBURG is 3-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (39 - 43) at ST LOUIS (51 - 28) - 2:15 PM
ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 16-36 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 51-28 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 29-11 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 31-11 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 51-28 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 44-17 (+24.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 113-64 (+37.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MARTINEZ is 17-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 17-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.3 Units)

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DESPAIGNE is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 10.24 and a WHIP of 1.758.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (34 - 48) at CINCINNATI (36 - 42) - 7:15 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. JOSH SMITH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 34-48 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-48 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-41 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-18 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-6 (+11.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 8-0 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 369-335 (-83.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 5-3 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

JIMMY NELSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
NELSON is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.51 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)

JOSH SMITH vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (27 - 55) at ATLANTA (39 - 41) - 7:15 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-55 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-30 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-55 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-38 (-17.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-62 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CORREIA is 107-112 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 61-57 (+20.5 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 58-68 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WOOD is 3-10 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-3 (+0.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CORREIA is 4-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.489.
His team's record is 4-5 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)

ALEX WOOD vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WOOD is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)

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NY METS (41 - 40) at LA DODGERS (45 - 36) - 7:15 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 12-26 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 12-24 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 8-21 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 68-36 (+19.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 102-58 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 102-58 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 30-9 (+19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 18-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA DODGERS are 19-20 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
GREINKE is 20-31 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-0 (+2.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MATT HARVEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HARVEY is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. NY METS since 1997
GREINKE is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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MIAMI (35 - 46) at CHICAGO CUBS (42 - 36) - 7:15 PM
JARRED COSART (R) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 (+2.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JARRED COSART vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. MIAMI since 1997
RICHARD is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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COLORADO (34 - 46) at ARIZONA (39 - 41) - 10:10 PM
DAVID HALE (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 100-142 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 152-273 (-65.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 38-84 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-23 (-15.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 202-275 (-80.7 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 100-142 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 60-98 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 55-88 (-28.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-37 (-18.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 80-103 (-32.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CORBIN is 23-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 23-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 103-139 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 765-674 (-86.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 103-139 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 39-62 (-22.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 7-3 (+3.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

DAVID HALE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HALE is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 2.355.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

PAT CORBIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
CORBIN is 3-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.3 units)

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TAMPA BAY (42 - 40) at NY YANKEES (43 - 37) - 1:05 PM
NATE KARNS (R) vs. MICHAEL PINEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 119-125 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 84-92 (-22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 27-17 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-15 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 10-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 576-657 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 7-4 (+2.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

NATE KARNS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
KARNS is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PINEDA is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.129.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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TORONTO (42 - 40) at DETROIT (40 - 39) - 1:05 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PRICE is 13-3 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 13-3 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 8-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 63-64 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 66-59 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 66-59 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 43-47 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
DICKEY is 6-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.475.
His team's record is 8-2 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+3.0 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. TORONTO since 1997
PRICE is 15-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 17-3 (+12.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-9. (+1.7 units)

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HOUSTON (48 - 34) at BOSTON (37 - 45) - 1:35 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 90-155 (-59.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 48-34 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 19-8 (+13.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 48-31 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 31-17 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 28-19 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 14-5 (+7.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
MCHUGH is 24-15 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 7-0 (+7.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 37-45 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 17-24 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 11-27 (-20.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-21 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 28-34 (-15.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-24 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-39 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 28-33 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 28-39 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 7-21 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUCHHOLZ is 18-26 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 6-13 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 6-16 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 13-24 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 3-9 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. BOSTON since 1997
MCHUGH is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.52 and a WHIP of 0.845.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (42 - 38) at CHI WHITE SOX (35 - 42) - 2:10 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 142-108 (+38.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-58 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-11 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 126-95 (+33.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 109-79 (+34.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-45 (+19.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-42 (+22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TILLMAN is 34-18 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 16-7 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 7-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 30-15 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 20-8 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 18-5 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-54 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 2-12 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 18-32 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 1-10 (-10.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 17-25 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 13-27 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 17-31 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 7-13 (-9.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 13-29 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
TILLMAN is 3-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 8.25 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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SEATTLE (37 - 43) at OAKLAND (37 - 46) - 4:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 37-43 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 32-42 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 14-22 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 723-650 (-98.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SEATTLE is 66-55 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 23-13 (+11.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 48-35 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 12-1 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 37-46 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 31-44 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 17-25 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 22-25 (-13.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-61 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 35-44 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 13-17 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 14-23 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-2 (+4.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 20-7 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.116.
His team's record is 26-11 (+12.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-20. (-5.6 units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (42 - 38) at KANSAS CITY (45 - 32) - 7:15 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 45-32 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 45-32 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-22 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-18 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 83-63 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 69-55 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 42-38 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 313-322 (+34.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 42-38 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 22-15 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 97-142 (-48.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
BLANTON is 6-17 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BLANTON is 6-17 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BLANTON is 4-13 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-4 (+1.6 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PELFREY is 1-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.05 and a WHIP of 1.707.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.6 units)

JOE BLANTON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BLANTON is 5-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-1.7 units)

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LA ANGELS (42 - 38) at TEXAS (41 - 40) - 9:05 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SANTIAGO is 23-38 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 41-40 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 38-36 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 31-26 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 22-17 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 23-11 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
RODRIGUEZ is 9-4 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 6-0 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 140-105 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 30-13 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 767-748 (+67.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 29-12 (+16.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 642-629 (+60.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 111-75 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 34-58 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 48-68 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-47 (-26.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 7-22 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 3-13 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-2 (+2.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. TEXAS since 1997
SANTIAGO is 4-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.271.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+1.0 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.236.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (38 - 41) at PITTSBURGH (45 - 34) - 4:05 PM
CODY ANDERSON (R) vs. JEFF LOCKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 38-41 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-41 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-23 (-15.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-24 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 230-180 (+32.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 140-95 (+44.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 228-179 (+30.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 103-61 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 76-45 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-5 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CODY ANDERSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

JEFF LOCKE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 07-04-2015, 10:01 AM

MLB

Saturday, July 4

Dickey seeking first road win of 2015 Saturday

R.A. Dickey hasn't been having much luck away from home this year, as the veteran has yet to record a win on the road so far this season.

Dickey has three losses with a no decision in four starts away from Rogers Centre. The Knuckleballer hasn't been getting much help from his team during that span, however, as the Jays have only been able to give him an average run support of three runs per game.

David Price is the probable starter for Detroit in Saturday's Jays-Tigers clash.

As of this writing, Dickey's Jays were priced at +118 at Pinnacle Sports.

Red Sox, Astros going over totals with ease

The Over has paid out five times in the last six meetings between the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros.

They'll collide once again Saturday in a Fourth of July matchup at Fenway Park.

Books have set a total of 8.5 for the contest.

**Udog** · 07-04-2015, 10:07 AM

Short sheets haven't updated for baseball since last Sunday. I don't expect them to do it today, either. So....

Happy Fourth of July, everybody!!! Have a fun, safe day and take a moment to remember what it's all about!

**BettorsChat** · 07-04-2015, 01:16 PM

Happy Forth of July Udog!

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