Fridays Trends and Indexes

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Hot Pitchers
-- Nationals won last four Hernandez starts, scoring 29 runs.
-- Smoltz is 3-0, 1.61 in his last four starts.
-- Hernandez has 1.29 RA in his last two home starts.
-- Florida is 4-1 in Olsen's last five home starts.
-- Cook is 1-1, 3.24 in his last six starts.
-- Dodgers are 5-1 in Penny's last six home starts.

-- Verlander is 4-0, 1.60 in his last five starts.
-- Bronx won Wright's last six road starts.
-- Bedard is 6-0, 1.29 in his last six starts. Devil Rays are 3-1 in last four Fossum home starts.
-- Colon is 1-0, 1.80 in his last two starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Prior is 0-4, 8.51 in his last four starts.
-- Lidle has 5.46 RA in his last five home starts (Phils 1-4).
-- Ramirez is 0-0, 6.35 in his last three starts. Capuano has a 7.56 RA in his last three starts.
-- Pirates lost five of Maholm's last six starts.
-- Astros lost six of last seven Buchholz road starts.
-- Vargas is 0-2, 12.91 in his last two starts.
-- Peavy is 0-4, 5.77 in his last seven starts. Cain is 0-1, 5.31 in his last four starts.
-- In his last four road starts, Suppan allowed 24 runs in 20.2 IP.

-- Haren is 0-3, 4.75 in his last six starts.
-- Burnett is 0-2, 7.79 in his last three starts.
-- Sabathia is 2-3, 5.49 in his last six starts. Twins are 1-6 on road in Silva's starts.
-- Hernandez makes first start since May; he is 0-4, 9.12 in his last six outings.
-- Buehrle is 0-3, 10.67 in his last three starts. Wasdin is 1-2, 5.46 in his last three starts.
-- Snyder is 1-1, 7.45 in two starts for the Red Sox. Moyer is 0-2, 4.84 in his last three starts.

Totals
-- Five of last six Hernandez starts went over the total.
-- Over is 11-2 in Smoltz' last thirteen starts.
-- Under is 9-2 in Houston's last eleven road games.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Ramirez starts.
-- Four of last five Olsen starts went over the total.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Vargas starts.
-- Over is 7-0-1 in San Diego's last eight games.
-- Over is 24-7 in Dodgers' last thirty-one home games, 6-1 in the last seven Suppan starts.


-- Last five Oakland games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Bronx games.
-- Four of last five Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Last six Baltimore games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Angel games all went over the total.
-- Last four White Sox games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Moyer home starts stayed under the total.


Hot Teams
-- Cubs won four of their last five road games. Nationals are 2-7 in their last nine games.
-- Mets won six of last eight games, but are just 8-8 in their last sixteen games at Shea.
-- Reds won five of their last seven games.
-- Braves won seven of their last eight games.
-- Florida is 13-7 in its last twenty home games. Pirates are 5-2 in games since the All-Star break.
-- Arizona won eight of their last ten games.
-- Giants won seven of their last ten home games.
-- Cardinals won eight of their last ten games.

-- Tigers are 14-3 in their last seventeen home games. A's are 5-2 since the All-Star break.
-- Toronto won six of their last nine games.
-- Minnesota won last seven games, all at home.
-- Angels are 13-2 in their last fifteen games.
-- Red Sox won five of their last six games.


Cold Teams
-- Phillies lost 12 of their last 16 home games.
-- Astros lost four of their last five games.
-- Brewers lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Colorado lost nine of their last ten games.
-- Padres lost five of seven since the All-Star break.
-- Dodgers are off 1-7 road trip, but they're 9-2 in last 11 at home.


-- Bronx is 7-8 in their last fifteen road games.
-- Indians lost five of their last six games.
-- Orioles are 6-10 in last sixteen road games. Tampa Bay is 0-7 since All-Star break and Huff trade.
-- Royals lost eight of last ten games, but are 10-4 in their last 14 games at home.
-- White Sox lost seven of their last nine games. Texas is 4-9 in its last thirteen road games.
-- Seattle lost ten of their last thirteen games.

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Six-Pack for Friday
-- A young fellow in South Carolina drove golf ball with one arm 263 yards, setting the all-time one-armed long driving record. (He lost his right arm in industrial accident in 1993.)
-- You watch ESPN's Make-a-Wish piece with Eagles and a little kid who has sickle cell anemia, and you observe Andy Reid and what a decent guy he seems to be, and it makes me wonder how the hell Terrell Owens couldn't get along with either him or Steve Mariucci. Just wondering.
-- Quite a managing job being done by Felipe Alou, as the Giants have withstood the Bonds circus and subpar season by Noah Lowry to stay in contention in mediocre NL West.
-- Bonds hit 722nd homer late Thursday, after Piazza muffed a foul pop; Bonds walked back to dugout when he hit foul pop, and the thing came pretty close to being fair.
-- Kansas State's basketball team has four national TV dates next winter, the most they've had since 1990. Arrival of Bob Huggins to Manhattan has gotten K-State on map. Quickly.
-- Guy sitting next to me at lunch Thursday, watching the British Open on TV (said with a ***** Southern drawl) "If the greens at our club looked like that, our greenskeeper would get fired." He sounded pretty sure of that.

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Friday: Discussing the thirty big league teams.....
NL East
Mets-- For a team already in playoffs, they have lot of issues; shaky pitching, shaky closer, and manager who hasn't done a lot to prove he is a great game manager. They hit, though.
Braves-- Amazing comeback from a dreadful start; five-game stretch saw them score 65 runs in five games, most by team in major leagues since 1950. Bobby Cox is amazing.
Phillies-- Awful pitching staff, and now they think Victorino can be a regular outfielder, so either Burrell or Abreu is likely to get dealt for pitching. Who looked at their pitching staff in March and thought this team could contend?
Marlins-- $14M payroll, less than five Bronx Bombers make individually, but Florida got hot and is back in the Wild Card hunt. Very good young starting pitchers. If I was Bud Selig, I'd ban them from trading Willis or Cabrera.
Nationals-- They are going to be sellers in the next ten days; seven teams are said to be in running for Soriano. Patterson's arm might require season-ending surgery; they need pitching and to replenish their farm system with prospects.

NL Central
Cardinals-- Pitching has gone south; Marquis has allowed 10 or more runs twice in last six starts. Pujols is healthy again, so they'll score runs. Recent seven-game win streak was ended by Atlanta's red-hot bats.
Cubs-- Yuk. Prior, Wood, both hurt. They let Nomar go, and he is leading league in hitting in July. Barrett gets suspended for ten games for punching Pierzynski, who happens to be a catcher for the world champion White Sox. Bad times.
Reds-- Can mash, but bullpen was so bad they had to trade a pair of starting position players to get bullpen help. Freel is a super-sub who remains a sub with Denorfio getting nod in rightfield, replacing the departed Austin Kearns.
Astros-- Third-highest payroll in big leagues, at $104 million, but not $104M worth of production; Bagwell's salary is drain, and Clemens isn't worth the huge slary he is getting to go six innings, at best, every start.
Brewers-- Do they re-sign Carlos Lee? They are contending, kind of, but not really; does Mike Maddux as pitching coach mean they have inside track of acquiring brother Greg to give Brewers a boost down the stretch?
Pirates-- How can anyone root for this team? Went to game at PNC two years ago; only major league souvenir stand I've ever been to that sold vintage college football jerseys (Pitt jerseys of Marino, Dorsett). Pittsburgh is football town.

NL West
Padres-- Bochy is underrated skipper, but front office is now run by Sandy Alderson, an Ivy League-type. Getting Piazza to play catcher shows that they don't teach common sense in the hallowed halls of academia.
Rockies-- Team has gotten sinker ball-types to pitch, and in strange turn of events, Coors Field is no longer the launching pad it once was. But lower scoring games have been good to the Rockies and now they're contenders.
Dodgers-- Sudden infusion of young talent has helped, but it isn't smart to trade for former Devil Rays; they haven't won a start by Hendrickson yet. Grady Little got abused in Boston, but darn it, Little usually manages pretyty good ballclubs.
Giants-- Oldest team in big leagues, major distractions thanks to the Bonds circus, but they stay afloat and in contention. Now that Benitez is back as closer and Cain is pitching better, can they stay in race all the way?
Diamondbacks-- You look at Arizona being over .500, after an awful start, and you realize that Bob Melvin is good manager. Then you look at prospects Drew, Quentin being called up in a pennant race, and you realize this team has solid future.

AL East
New York-- When you have lot of older players, you will get more injuries; their starting pitching is shaky and shows little sign of improvement. This is club wit $198 million payroll and they might not make the playoffs. Wow.
Red Sox-- Rookie lefty Lester has been savior; Wakefield is out with broken rib and Clement has been useless. Ramirez and Ortiz will go down as one of the most legendary pairs of teammates to ever play the game.
Blue Jays-- Toronto is fighting to stay close; Hillenbrand got fired this week, for run-in with scrappy manager Gibbons. In a hockey town, can Jays win pennant playing a man down. The walk-off homer Wells hit Thursday was unbelievably big.
Orioles-- Bedard is coming around as pitcher, but team may be trading Tejada, as they now think Fahey is Belanger-type fielding shortstop. Benson has been OK, Cabrera is as erratic as they come. Mazzone needs couple of years to do his magic
Devil Rays-- You can rebuild all you want, but at some point, it becomes important to win games. They were 4-3 at home vs Boston, Bronx before All-Star break, to finish break at 39-50, then they make their move, trading Huff for prospects. So for love of Pete, bring some prospects up? Do they want to win?

AL Central
Tigers-- This fantasy makes The Natural look realistic, as Jim Leyland close to clinching Manager of Decade honors. They have solid pitching, with closer probably the weakest link, but in near future, Zumaya will fill that role.
White Sox-- In shaky position to make playoffs, needing to either catch Detroit, or beat out two runner-ups in AL East. In defense of their world title, there are rumors they'll trade some starting pitching for relievers, and make McCarthy a starter.
Twins-- Two days out of five, Minnesota sends an All-Star to the mound. Hunter is hurt again, though, so when teams goes on the road, they could struggle. They got their new stadium, though, so anything else this year is a bonus.
Indians-- Very disappointing year, so much they traded their closer to Braves Thursday. Martinez is not well-thought of as a receiver, so first base is in his future. Hafner had five grand slams before All-Star break and wasn't even an All-Star.
Royals-- The Washington Generals of baseball; they lose all the time, but their owner makes a fortune. Look at their team, and who, other than DeJesus, would you want on your team?

AL West
A's-- Other than Swisher, they can't hit; their best pitcher is on DL more than he pitches, they don't have much speed or much power, but they're in first place. They catch ball well, and they have lot of mentally tough role players.
Angels-- By far, most talented team in division, and finally, it looks like they're playing that way. Young Weaver's arm is a potential problem, but Rivera has provided punch from lower in order, and Kendrick came up from minors swinging hot bat.
Rangers-- Look on the bright side; other two teams managed by Showalter won World Series as soon as he left, so the lack of pitching will take its toll, Texas will fall short again, making Ranger fans one year closer to Buck leaving and Texas being a serious World Series contender.
Mariners-- Look at Arizona, and how Melvin has steadied a sinking ship, and you wonder why Seattle canned him? Mike Hargrove is competent skipper, but Beltre, Sexson have been major busts. Is Felix Hernandez a stopper in Liriano mold?

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BRITISH COLUMBIA (2 - 3) at CALGARY (3 - 2) - 7/21/2006, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1996.


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




TORONTO (1 - 3) at SASKATCHEWAN (2 - 2) - 7/22/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 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
TORONTO is 3-1 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN 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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Pro Baseball Trend Report
CHICAGO CUBS (37 - 57) at WASHINGTON (40 - 56) - 7:05 PM
MARK PRIOR (R) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-57 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-54 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 144-149 (-37.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-24 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-55 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 120-131 (+1.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-42 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-44 (-14.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)



MARK PRIOR vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PRIOR is 1-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.01 and a WHIP of 1.338.
His team's record is 1-3 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)



LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 9-6 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.348.
His team's record is 10-8 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+2.5 units)




ATLANTA (45 - 50) at PHILADELPHIA (43 - 50) - 7:05 PM
JOHN SMOLTZ (R) vs. CORY LIDLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 45-50 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 15-28 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 12-29 (-18.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-20 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 43-49 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 31-37 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 36-40 (-10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 28-12 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 115-79 (+26.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-50 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-26 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-48 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-37 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-38 (-13.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 83-86 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)



JOHN SMOLTZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SMOLTZ is 4-4 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.54 and a WHIP of 1.180.
His team's record is 5-6 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.7 units)



CORY LIDLE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LIDLE is 5-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.398.
His team's record is 6-1 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.0 units)




HOUSTON (46 - 50) at NY METS (57 - 38) - 7:10 PM
TAYLOR BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. ORLANDO HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 47-50 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 56-77 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 0-7 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday this season.
HOUSTON is 47-50 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 32-37 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 34-41 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 57-38 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HERNANDEZ is 14-3 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 31-20 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


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



TAYLOR BUCHHOLZ vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.



ORLANDO HERNANDEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 9.52 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)




MILWAUKEE (46 - 50) at CINCINNATI (50 - 46) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS CAPUANO (L) vs. ELIZARDO RAMIREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 33-22 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CAPUANO is 34-20 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAPUANO is 14-6 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAPUANO is 33-18 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAPUANO is 25-16 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAPUANO is 18-9 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 182-203 (-50.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 181-177 (-50.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 7-6 (+1.6 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.4 Units)



CHRIS CAPUANO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CAPUANO is 1-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.94 and a WHIP of 1.757.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)



ELIZARDO RAMIREZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
RAMIREZ is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)




PITTSBURGH (35 - 62) at FLORIDA (42 - 52) - 7:35 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. SCOTT OLSEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 35-62 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 11-36 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 3-16 (-11.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 35-62 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 7-24 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 7-24 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 36-66 (-25.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 40-59 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 125-132 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 122-129 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 128-137 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)



PAUL MAHOLM vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.



SCOTT OLSEN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
OLSEN is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)




COLORADO (45 - 49) at ARIZONA (48 - 47) - 9:40 PM
AARON COOK (R) vs. CLAUDIO VARGAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 7-18 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 99-159 (-61.0 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 6-19 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 61-49 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-45 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 27-20 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 61-70 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 104-118 (-39.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 71-94 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 40-54 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 75-107 (-39.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 6-3 (+3.2 Units) against COLORADO this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)



AARON COOK vs. ARIZONA since 1997
COOK is 3-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.28 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)



CLAUDIO VARGAS vs. COLORADO since 1997
VARGAS is 3-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.81 and a WHIP of 1.177.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)




SAN DIEGO (50 - 45) at SAN FRANCISCO (49 - 47) - 10:15 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 16-26 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
PEAVY is 1-8 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 874-705 (+101.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 812-649 (+94.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 545-410 (+105.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-22 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-17 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-17 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 21-9 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 22-13 (+7.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-55 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 5-4 (+0.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.5 Units)



JAKE PEAVY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PEAVY is 8-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 9-6 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.9 units)



MATT CAIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAIN is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)




ST LOUIS (53 - 41) at LA DODGERS (47 - 49) - 10:40 PM
JEFF SUPPAN (R) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 26-32 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 83-72 (-19.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PENNY is 26-15 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 91-48 (+27.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 44-23 (+18.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 49-19 (+21.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 117-140 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 20-31 (-15.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 117-137 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 80-101 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PENNY is 20-28 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)



JEFF SUPPAN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SUPPAN is 3-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.302.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)



BRAD PENNY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PENNY is 2-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.769.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.5 units)




OAKLAND (50 - 45) at DETROIT (64 - 31) - 7:05 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 43-49 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 65-31 (+29.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 62-28 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 42-15 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 44-24 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 45-18 (+22.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
VERLANDER is 10-1 (+9.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 69-63 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-15 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-6 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 25-18 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 81-58 (+18.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-17 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 94-91 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
DETROIT is 52-101 (-42.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-3 (+0.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)



DAN HAREN vs. DETROIT since 1997
HAREN is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.14 and a WHIP of 0.977.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)



JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
VERLANDER is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.929.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)




NY YANKEES (55 - 38) at TORONTO (53 - 42) - 7:05 PM
JARET WRIGHT (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 150-108 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 32-36 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 95-74 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 171-129 (-31.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 133-124 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 63-53 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 40-24 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 60-37 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT is 59-38 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WRIGHT is 12-2 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
WRIGHT is 16-4 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 116-143 (-55.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
BURNETT is 7-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-3 (+0.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)



JARET WRIGHT vs. TORONTO since 1997
WRIGHT is 1-5 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 9.17 and a WHIP of 2.151.
His team's record is 2-7 (-8.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.6 units)



A.J. BURNETT vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BURNETT is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES 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. (+1.0 units)




MINNESOTA (54 - 40) at CLEVELAND (42 - 52) - 7:05 PM
CARLOS SILVA (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 17-29 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-16 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-21 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-27 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SABATHIA is 26-9 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 54-40 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-25 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-18 (+18.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 20-6 (+15.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CLEVELAND is 42-52 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 64-61 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 40-48 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-39 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-32 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-23 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-4 (+2.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)



CARLOS SILVA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SILVA is 3-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.04 and a WHIP of 1.460.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)



C.C. SABATHIA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SABATHIA is 7-5 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 10-9 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-8. (+0.6 units)




BALTIMORE (44 - 53) at TAMPA BAY (39 - 57) - 7:15 PM
ERIK BEDARD (L) vs. CASEY FOSSUM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 118-142 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-28 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 10-23 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 62-61 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 62-61 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 41-40 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 70-76 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-3 (+3.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.8 Units)



ERIK BEDARD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BEDARD is 5-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.467.
His team's record is 7-4 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.4 units)



CASEY FOSSUM vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
FOSSUM is 3-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.65 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)




LA ANGELS (48 - 47) at KANSAS CITY (33 - 62) - 8:10 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. RUNELVYS HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 19-8 (+21.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 15-13 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-13 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-16 (+8.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 72-60 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 13-3 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
LA ANGELS are 143-107 (+33.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 63-46 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 15-4 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 14-2 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-3 (+1.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)



BARTOLO COLON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
COLON is 13-6 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.226.
His team's record is 13-9 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-8. (+4.8 units)



RUNELVYS HERNANDEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 0-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 9.53 and a WHIP of 1.942.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)




TEXAS (49 - 47) at CHI WHITE SOX (58 - 36) - 8:35 PM
JOHN WASDIN (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 169-99 (+48.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-30 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 107-66 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-18 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 80-47 (+31.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 217-202 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 203-188 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 152-135 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-30 (-17.0 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 3 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 3-11 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-3 (+0.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)



JOHN WASDIN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
WASDIN is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)



MARK BUEHRLE vs. TEXAS since 1997
BUEHRLE is 8-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.134.
His team's record is 8-2 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.8 units)




BOSTON (58 - 36) at SEATTLE (45 - 50) - 10:05 PM
KYLE SNYDER (R) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 47-56 (-23.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 226-211 (-43.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
MOYER is 21-8 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 21-8 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 54-24 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 177-241 (-53.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 124-130 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 544-512 (-85.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 232-194 (-48.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 (+1.5 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)



KYLE SNYDER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.



JAMIE MOYER vs. BOSTON since 1997
MOYER is 5-8 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.67 and a WHIP of 1.467.
His team's record is 7-8 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-5. (+4.6 units)

[Spark]

Horse Racing Tips


1) Avoid first-time starters on the rail, especially in sprints, because speed horses breaking outside of them often prove intimidating.

2) Bullet workouts are good indicators that a horse is ready to roll, but pay more attention to fast works within a week of the next race.

3) Watch for a thoroughbred entered in a sprint after racing first or second near the far turn in a route before weakening.

4) Pacesetters with veteran jockeys and the inside post have the edge on off tracks and finish in the money about 25 percent of the time.

5) Post positions mean more when a horse shows a preference for winning from the inside or outside.

6) Look for thoroughbreds that exhibit improvement by the decreasing number of beaten lengths and increasing speed figures.

7) Weight comes into play in routes -- a five-pound advantage is worth about a length.

8) Horses encountering traffic problems in large fields should be tabbed when part of a small field.

9) Consider betting on a horse with spotty performances and high odds when a top jockey climbs aboard.

10) Money management is the primary key to winning. So when you're hot, increase your bets. And when you're not, decrease your wagers. That's because some streaks last for days.

11) One way to insure a losing streak is to bet on short-priced favorites -- that strategy will l ead you to the poor house. Obviously, you can't win every race so you must be selective.

12) I knew a turf writing handicapper who refused to bet on favorites that dropped below 5-2. Others I know don't wager on horses below 2-1.

13) As far as I'm concerned, that doesn't include exotic bets. It's all right to include such favorites in exactas, trifectas and Pick 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, etc. But I also always include a longshot unless the favorite appears truly unbeatable.

14) I've learned from several handicappers that you must be willing to adjust at any time. You must apply what factors are important for a particular race.

15) Discount so-called inside information. Bet your own horses. Once in a while you might get a tip that has some validity, but by the time it reaches you, it has passed through many hands and undoubtedly will be overbet.

[pm530]

Dunkel Index - Baseball

Dunkel Index – MLB

Friday, July 21

Game 951-952: Chicago Cubs at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago Cubs (Prior) 14.83; Washington (Hernandez) 14.45
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+1 1/2); Over

Game 953-954: Atlanta at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Smoltz) 17.16; Philadelphia (Lidle) 14.76
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-1 1/2); Neutral

Game 955-956: Houston at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Buchholz) 14.82; NY Mets (Hernandez) 16.22
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Neutral

Game 957-958: Milwaukee at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Capuano) 14.02; Cincinnati (Ramirez) 15.36
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+1 1/2); Over

Game 959-960: Pittsburgh at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Maholm) 13.36; Florida (Olsen) 15.05
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 9
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Neutral

Game 961-962: Colorado at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Cook) 14.51; Arizona (Vargas) 15.16
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+1 1/2); Over

Game 963-964: San Diego at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Peavy) 15.38; San Francisco (Cain) 14.91
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+1 1/2); Over

Game 965-966: St. Louis at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Suppan) 15.60; LA Dodgers (Penny) 15.32
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+1 1/2); Over

Game 967-968: Oakland at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Haren) 16.29; Detroit (Verlander) 16.90
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+1 1/2); Under

Game 969-970: NY Yankees at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Wright) 16.57; Toronto (Burnett) 16.38
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 971-972: Minnesota at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Silva) 16.34; Cleveland (Sabathia) 14.67
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2); Over

Game 973-974: Baltimore at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Bedard) 14.88; Tampa Bay (Fossum) 14.10
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+1 1/2); Under

Game 975-976: LA Angels at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Colon) 16.79; Kansas City (Hernandez) 15.17
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 977-978: Texas at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Wasdin) 15.47; Chicago White Sox (Buehrle) 15.75
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 979-980: Boston at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Snyder) 16.28; Seattle (Moyer) 14.83
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+1 1/2); Over

[Spark]

MLB Baseball Trends

Friday, July 21st

National League:

Chicago Cubs at Washington, 7:05 EST
Mark Prior (R) vs. Livan Hernandez (R)
Prior: Cubs 16-33 vs. NL East
Hernandez: Wash 14-3 Under after a game without an extra base hit

Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies, 7:05 EST
John Smoltz (R) vs. Cory Lidle (R)
Smoltz: 30-10 TSR as a favorite of -110 or higher
Lidle: Phi 7-20 as an underdog of +100 to +150

Houston at NY Mets, 7:10 EST
Taylor Buchholz (R) vs. Orlando Hernandez (R)
Buchholz: Hou 0-7 Away on Friday
Hernandez: NYM 20-9 Over at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7:10 EST
Chris Capuano (L) vs. Elizardo Ramirez (R)
Capuano: 8-0 Under when the money line is -100 to -150
Ramirez: Cin 5-12 at home off 5+ home games

Pittsburgh at Florida, 7:35 EST
Paul Maholm (L) vs. Scott Olsen (L)
Maholm: Pit 3-16 Away when the total is 9 to 9.5
Olsen: Fla 13-1 Over after scoring 3 runs or less BB games

Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 EST
Aaron Cook (R) vs. Claudio Vargas (R)
Cook: Col 9-32 Away with double revenge
Vargas: 4-0 TSR, 5.81 ERA vs. Colorado

San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 EST
Jake Peavy (R) vs. Matt Cain (R)
Peavy: SD 21-9 Away vs. right-handed starters
Cain: SF 22-8 Under at home off a divsion win by 6+ runs

St. Louis at LA Dodgers, 10:40 EST
Jeff Suppan (R) vs. Brad Penny (R)
Suppan: StL 16-5 vs. Dodgers L3 seasons
Penny: LAD 0-7 at home off 7+ road games

American League:

Oakland at Detroit, 7:05 EST
Danny Haren (R) vs. Justin Verlander (R)
Haren: 0-3 TSR, 5.00 ERA L3 starts
Verlander: Det 30-6 as a favorite of -125 to -175

NY Yankees at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Jaret Wright (R) vs. A.J. Burnett (R)
Wright: 16-4 TSR Away in night games
Burnett: Tor 8-13 at home vs. NYY

Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 EST
Carlos Silva (R) vs. C.C. Sabathia (L)
Silva: Min 12-1 after allowing 4 runs or less 4 straight games
Sabathia: Cle 1-7 off 7+ road games

Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 7:15 EST
Erik Bedard (L) vs. Casey Fossum (L)
Bedard: 3-0 TSR, 0.86 ERA L3 starts
Fossum: TB 16-40 off a loss by 2 runs or less

LA Angels at Kansas City, 8:10 EST
Bartolo Colon (R) vs. Runelvys Hernandez (R)
Colon: 15-4 TSR in road games
Hernandez: KC 9-31 at home vs. AL West

Texas at Chicago White Sox, 8:35 EST
John Wasdin (R) vs. Mark Buehrle (L)
Wasdin: Tex 30-15 Under off a loss
Buehrle: 0-3 TSR, 13.82 ERA L3 starts

Boston at Seattle, 10:05 EST
Kyle Snyder (R) vs. Jamie Moyer (L)
Snyder: Bos 22-5 after 4 straight errorless games
Moyer: 13-3 TSR at home with a money line of -100 to -150

[Kaptain]

once again----thanks fellows for all your time and efforts..........

PM---you've become reliable as hell with the Dunkel Report----appreciate......

and you YOF----business as usual----thanks Pal---kapt

[Dennis14072]

thanks guys!!