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**Udog** · 08-19-2006, 08:36 AM

CFL Trend Report

MONTREAL (7 - 1) at TORONTO (3 - 5) - 8/19/2006, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in weeks 10 through 15 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 6-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 6-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

HAMILTON (2 - 7) at SASKATCHEWAN (3 - 5) - 8/19/2006, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in August games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-1 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-0 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**Udog** · 08-19-2006, 08:37 AM

WNBA Trend Report

HOUSTON (18 - 17) at SACRAMENTO (22 - 13) - 8/19/2006, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in August or September games over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 43-31 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 194-146 ATS (+33.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 123-93 ATS (+20.7 Units) after a division game since 1997.
HOUSTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 9-5 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 9-5 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

INDIANA (21 - 14) at DETROIT (24 - 11) - 8/19/2006, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 50-76 ATS (-33.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
INDIANA is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
INDIANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 9-4 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-6 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**Udog** · 08-19-2006, 08:38 AM

Six-Pack for Saturday

-- You wonder why inner city kids aren't playing baseball? Exhibit A was second game of Bronx-Boston twinbill, the longest 9-inning game in baseball history. Pitching was so awful in this game, you half-expected to see a keg sitting at second base. And these are two good teams.

-- Joe Mauer could hit .700 the rest of the season, but after Derek Jeter hit that bases loaded double Friday night in 7th inning of nightcap, he pretty much wrapped the AL MVP.

-- Just because he is a catcher hitting .360 for a contender doesn't make Mauer more qualified than the media's favorite

-- Travis Lee hit a homer and double in game Friday, and the Devil Rays won!!! Is this a great country or what?

-- Was wrong about John Lackey getting suspended for a role in Angel-Ranger melee; that, and the twinbill sweep in Kansas City made Friday a miserable day for the A's. He did get fined, but wasn't one of the six players suspended.

-- I'd love to know what the powers-that-be in Miami think about Junior Seau's signing with the Patriots, in same week he "retired". Those Miami-New England games will be good

**Udog** · 08-19-2006, 08:40 AM

Saturday's List of 13: Preason look: Kansas City Chiefs

13) The great Dick Vermeil retired after last season, but in an odd move, Carl Peterson looked not within Chiefs' coaching staff, but to a former Vermeil player, Herman Edwards, to take over as head coach. Edwards was three games under .500 with Gang Green, and his clock management skills were often questioned. Chiefs are viewed as better franchise than Jets, so its good move for Edwards. We'll see if it's a good move for Kansas City.

12) Chiefs were 1-4 in last five road games, with only win at 2-14 Houston; their 14-3 loss at Buffalo, where they averaged just 3.6 yards per pass and had 18-yard disadvantage in field position, left them 5-4 and in such bad shape that their 5-2 finish still kept them home for the holidays. The AFC West is tough place to make a living coaching- chiefs need to be a better road team.

11) Chiefs swept arch-rival Raiders last year; home team won all four of their games vs Denver and San Diego. Making key third down plays were huge in those four games; Chiefs were 16-28 on third down in their wins vs Denver/SD, 6-28 in losses. Raiders, Bolts both have new QB's this season, while Denver drafted Jay Cutler, so this is good window for Chiefs to stay near top of this highly competitive division.

10) Defense has often been sticking point at Arrowhead; in '05, Gunther Cunningham's crew forced only 51 3-and-outs on 173 drives, only 29.5%, 25th in NFL; they had 31 takeaways though, which helped forge a +8 turnover ratio. They had the best turnover ratio of all the non-playoff teams, which isn't good news.

9) As good as KC's offense is, the NFL game revolves around field position, creating short field for your offense, avoiding it for opponents; Chiefs were 8-1 last year when they were even or positive in average starting field position; they were 2-6 otherwise.

8) Vermeil was great preparer; Chiefs outscored foes last year 37-10 on first drives of game; their 36.8 yard average on first drive was 7th-best in NFL. Edwards' Jets were outscored 38-10 on first drives last year, but they had so many QB injury issues, it is unfair to judge a coach on that. At least for now.

7) In Green, Johnson, Hall, Chiefs have three playmakers on offense, which helps explain why KC converted 42.7% on third down last year, 5th-best in NFL. Edwards has pledged to get Hall more involved in passing game. Chiefs also had 5th-best red zone offense last year (4.20 ppp) largely because of Johnson's greatness.

6) Kansas City was one of only three teams to score more TD's (43) than they had 3-and-outs (41); their 24.3% of 3-and-outs edged out champion Steelers as best in league.

5) One large area of concern for Chiefs is retirement of Willie Roaf; his spot is going to be filled by Kyle Turley, who hasn't been an effective player since he was in New Orleans 4-5 years ago. Turley is now lighter, quicker than he was on Bourbon Street.

4) Chiefs drafted three defensive players and a QB of future with their first four picks. Alabama QB Croyle is great leader who will have to prove he can stay healthy over 16-game schedule- he was hurt a lot in Tuscaloosa. Chiefs also signed CFL star Casey Printers to back up Trent Green. Ty Law fills a hole at corner, and Michael Bennett provides insurance for Larry Johnson. The Chiefs' front office is very good.

3) You look at Edwards' coaching staff; eight coaches were on Vermeil's staff last year, eleven are new to the Chiefs; this isn't unlike when Vermeil left St Louis, although Edwards is much better at bringing together a group than Martz was, so that'll help the Chiefs. Gunther Cunningham has to be related to Lamar Hunt somehow; no matter how bad Chiefs' defense is, he always has a job. Amazing.

2) Chiefs open at home with Bengals, who probably won't have Palmer, then held to Mile High before the early Week 3 bye; they have back-to-back visits to San Diego, Oakland in December- they also visit Cleveland in Week 13. Chiefs host Denver on Thanksgiving night, as part of package broadcast on NFL Network. Only two of their first nine games are AFC West contests.

1) Carl Peterson surprised lot of people by going out of his way to pry Edwards away from Long Island; I don't think anyone in Jets' Nation was horribly saddened to see Edwards leave New York. Chiefs still have lot of talent, and are viewed as contenders. It'll be up to Edwards to keep the ball in his playmakers' hands, keep his defense guarding a longer field- if he can do those two things, Chiefs are a playoff team.

**Spark** · 08-19-2006, 09:17 AM

Thanks dogman

**djmauiboy** · 08-19-2006, 09:45 AM

Who will play and who will pay: Preseason notes

Saturday’s games

Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Line: Bucs – 2 ½
Total: 34 ½

Dolphins: Culpepper to see more time

Miami coach Nick Saban said that players who played six to eight plays last week would get about 12 to 14 reps this week.

Daunte Culpepper was one of those players.

The veteran quarterback took six snaps in the Dolphins’ preseason opener against Jacksonville, completing one pass in two attempts.

Bucs: Chase for No. 2

It will be business as usual for the Buccaneers Saturday.

Chris Simms will get the start against Miami, but isn’t expected to play very much.

The real story lies in the battle for the backup quarterback position between Bruce Gradkowski and Tim Rattay.

Gradowsky has outplayed the former 49er so far, throwing for 104 yards and two touchdowns last week against the Jets.

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Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars
Line: Jacksonville –2 ½
Total: 34 ½

Panthers: Increased time for Panthers starters

Panthers coach John Fox said the team would stick to its normal schedule for allotting playing time in their second exhibition game.

"We plan on getting somewhere near halftime with our regulars, and then next week it will be roughly the first three quarters, and the last week it will probably be a series to a quarter." - The Charlotte Observer

Jaguars: Gerrard to start for second straight week

David Gerrard will start again for the Jags in hopes that the young quarterback can mesh with the No. 1 group should starter Byron Leftwich go down with an injury this season.

"We need to see David with the `ones,` " coach Jack Del Rio told the Orlando Sentinel. "We have to prepare for any contingency [i.e., an injury to starter Byron Leftwich], and we also need to keep the competition going."

Leftwich and No. 3 quarterback Quinn Gray will follow Gerrard on the depth chart for Saturday’s tilt.

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Houston Texans at St. Louis Rams
Line: Rams –3
Total: 37 ½

Texans: Starters get increased time

Houston coach Gary Kubiak is planning to play his starters more he did in last week’s 24-14 win over Kansas City.

"Basically, the game plan is to play our starters for about a quarter and a half up to a half, depending on how many plays that is,” Kubiak told the Houston Chronicle “Then we`ll play our second team. Sometime in the fourth quarter, we`ll bring in our third team.”

Rams – Pace may sit against Texans

Scott Linehan plans to play his starters into the second quarter tonight against Houston. As many as eight Rams, including Pro Bowlers Orlando Pace and Leonard Little, could be sidelined because of injuries.

"We don`t want to put anybody in harm`s way if they`re not healthy enough to play a game," Linehan told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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New York Jets at Washington Redskins
Line: Washington –3
Total: 33

Jets: Pennington may miss game

Chad Pennington’s status for Saturday night’s game at Washington is uncertain.

The Jets quarterback missed practice Thursday because of a family illness.

If Pennington is unavailable, former Redskins quarterback Patrick Ramsey may get the start against his former team.

Ramsey spent four seasons with the Redskins before the Jets acquired him for a sixth-round pick in March.

Jets coach Eric Mangini said he is unsure if Pennington will play against the Redskins.

"I want Chad to make sure he can focus on his family," Mangini told the Star Ledger. "That`s real important. That`s where his focus should be right now. As far as a timetable for his return, I`ll talk to Chad about that."

Redskins – Starting receiver a game-time decision

Joe Gibbs said it will be a "game-time decision" whether Brandon Lloyd plays tonight. With recent injuries to starters such as Clinton Portis, Shawn Springs and Phillip Daniels, it would not be a surprise if Lloyd sits out.

Lloyd told the Washington Post, "I listen to my body and catch it before it gets bad. I don`t want any pulls, so I think sitting out a day is worth more than sitting out three weeks with a pulled muscle."

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Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots
Line: New England – 3 ½
Total: 37

Cardinals: Leinart’s Cardinals debut

Matt Leinart will make his NFL debut Saturday against the Patriots. The rookie from USC has seen a considerable number of reps in practice this week.

The Cards’ first-round pick will take over for starter Kurt Warner in the second quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers
Line: Pittsburgh –3
Total: 34 ½

Vikings: Rookie impressing coaching staff

After dazzling the coaching staff with his athletic ability and strong arm, Tavaris Jackson will take the field in the second quarter against Pittsburgh Saturday.

The Vikings’ coaching staff wants to see what Jackson can do with the second team offense.

Brad Johnson remains the starter and will play up to a quarter and a half, leaving Mike McMahon to take snaps when Jackson is pulled.

Steelers: Thumbs up for Roethlisberger

Bill Cowher said quarterback Ben Roethlisberger`s status for Saturday`s game would depend on how his thumb responds Friday.

"At this point, all indications are that it`s a day-to-day thing," Cowher told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Roethlisberger injured his thumb late in Wednesday`s afternoon practice, but still may be able to go.

If he is not ready, Charlie Batch will get the start and play for one quarter, with the other three quarters split between Omar Jacobs and Shane Boyd.

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Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
Line: Denver –6
Total: 35 ½

Titans: Young will get two quarters of work

Rookie sensation Vince Young will play the second and third quarter at quarterback for Tennessee Saturday.

Jeff Fisher hopes the athletic yound pivot can improve on last week’s performance against New Orleans.

Rookie running back LenDale White will make his season debut after sitting out last week’s game due to a spitting incident with a teammate.

Billy Volek will start at quarterback for Tennessee but will only take snaps in the first quarter.

Broncos: Cutler vs. Young for second and third

Another heavily hyped rookie quarterback, Jay Cutler, will play the second and third quarter Saturday.

The Broncos` first-round pick looked sharp last week against the Lions, throwing for 192 yards in slightly less than two quarters.

Jake Plummer is starting at quarterback and is expected to face the Titans defense for the entire first quarter.

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Sunday`s games

San Francisco 49ers at Oakland Raiders
Line: Oakland –3
Total: 37

49ers: Dilfer back as Smith’s backup

After missing last week’s game to rest his rehabilitated knee, Trent Dilfer will be back as the No. 2 quarterback for San Francisco.

Dilfer may enter the game in the second quarter.

Sophomore quarterback Alex Smith will make the start, and may play a quarter and a half, leaving the remaining three to Dilfer, Jesse Palmer and Shaun Hill.

Raiders: Will Brooks show up vs. Niners?

Quarterback Aaron Brooks struggled Monday night against Minnesota, completing only one pass.

Art Shell says he wants to see an improvement Saturday or Brooks may be pulled early.

"We need better production out of the quarterback position overall," Shell said to The Mercury News We are trying to improve our football team."

Shell is undecided about when Andrew Walter will enter the game, but said the backup quarterback could play up to two quarters if Brooks does not perform well.

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Seattle Seahawks at Indianapolis Colts
Line: Indy –1
Total: 38

Seahawks – Boulware back for Seahawks

Michael Boulware is going to suit up for Seattle Sunday. The veteran safety is recovering from knee surgery and returned to practice this week.

Seattle will be without a number of starters against the Colts. Center Robbie Tobeck (elbow), left guard Floyd Womack (hamstring), defensive ends Grant Wistrom and Joe Tafoya, defensive tackle Rocky Bernard (knee), tight end Jerramy Stevens (knee) and wide receiver Darrell Jackson (knee) will not be in the lineup.

Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck will start and play into the second quarter on Sunday.

Colts: Offensive starters to get more time

With his first-team offense healthier than last week, Tony Dungy will give the group some time to get familiar with each other.

“We probably will. A little more time for our first group. We’re a little healthier, so that helps,” Dungy told the Indianapolis Star. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see those guys play into the second quarter. As a group they just need to get a few more plays. So probably look at 18 to 25, somewhere in there, with those guys.”

**pm530** · 08-19-2006, 09:48 AM

Dunkel Index - Baseball

Dunkel Index - MLB

Saturday, August 19, 2006

NY Yankees at Boston
The Yankees opened up their series with Boston in fine fashion yesterday, clobbering Bosox pitching for 26 runs on 33 hits. The offensive explosion was enough to survive even a Sidney Ponson sighting in game two as the Yanks swept the day/night doubleheader. Boston will certainly be looking for redemption today, but Red Sox starter Josh Beckett may not be the guy to cool the NY bats. Beckett hasn't won since July 24 and hasn't gone more than six innings in any of his last five starts. Against the Yankees this season, Beckett is 1-1 with a healthy 10.80 ERA. The underdog Yankees look like a solid play getting the run line in this one according to Dunkel, which has New York favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

Game 901-902: St. Louis at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Suppan) 15.05; Chicago Cubs (Zambrano) 16.12
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 903-904: Arizona at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Vargas) 15.57; San Diego (Hensley) 15.03
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 905-906: Atlanta at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (James) 16.30; Florida (Nolasco) 15.29
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+1 1/2); Under

Game 907-908: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Maholm) 14.33; Cincinnati (Milton) 14.68
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+1 1/2); Under

Game 909-910:Houston at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Borkowski) 15.26; Milwaukee (Bush) 15.23
Dunkel Line: Even; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 911-912: Washington at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Ortiz) 15.19; Philadelphia (Hamels) 16.73
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Under

Game 913-914: Colorado at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Francis) 15.47; NY Mets (Williams) 16.91
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 915-916: LA Dodgers at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Maddux) 16.17; San Francisco (Hennessey) 16.39
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+1 1/2); Under

Game 917-918: NY Yankees at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Johnson) 17.24; Boston (Beckett) 15.69
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+1 1/2); Over

Game 919-920: Toronto at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Marcum) 15.73; Baltimore (Cabrera) 15.98
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+1 1/2); Over

Game 921-922: Texas at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Tejeda) 16.86; Detroit (Robertson) 16.80
Dunkel Line: Even; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 923-924: Oakland at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Zito) 17.08; Kansas City (Redman) 16.22
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+1 1/2); Over

Game 925-926: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago White Sox (Garland) 16.78; Minnesota (Radke) 17.58
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 927-928: Cleveland at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Sowers) 16.33; Tampa Bay (Corcoran) 15.45
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+1 1/2); Under

Game 929-930: Seattle at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Washburn) 13.88; LA Angels (Lackey) 16.79
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 3; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-1 1/2); Over

**djmauiboy** · 08-19-2006, 09:48 AM

Good Morning Fellas

Good Luck Today

**Udog** · 08-19-2006, 10:16 AM

Good morning, dj, Spark, pm! Best of luck today guys!

**Udog** · 08-19-2006, 10:18 AM

Pro Baseball Trend Report

ST LOUIS (65 - 56) at CHICAGO CUBS (52 - 69) - 1:20 PM
JEFF SUPPAN (R) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 65-56 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 28-31 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 65-56 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 90-77 (-18.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-28 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 33-13 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 133-151 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 18-25 (-16.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-74 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 116-157 (-47.4 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-41 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-40 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-74 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 71-74 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 10-4 (+9.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SUPPAN is 3-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.435.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.8 units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 5-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 7-7 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-4.0 units)

ARIZONA (61 - 61) at SAN DIEGO (61 - 61) - 4:05 PM
CLAUDIO VARGAS (R) vs. CLAY HENSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 42-77 (-36.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 61-62 (+2.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 71-71 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 67-54 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 61-59 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 57-51 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
VARGAS is 16-12 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 29-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 14-24 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 9-17 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-29 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 11-18 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-2 (+4.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

CLAUDIO VARGAS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
VARGAS is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

CLAY HENSLEY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

ATLANTA (57 - 64) at FLORIDA (56 - 65) - 6:05 PM
CHUCK JAMES (L) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 57-64 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 23-36 (-20.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 14-26 (-15.2 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-33 (-17.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-27 (-9.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 55-63 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 43-50 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 26-30 (-9.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
FLORIDA is 56-63 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 139-145 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 10-20 (-12.7 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 112-102 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-6 (+0.7 Units) against FLORIDA this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.3 Units)

CHUCK JAMES vs. FLORIDA since 1997
JAMES is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NOLASCO is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 0.84 and a WHIP of 1.406.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

PITTSBURGH (47 - 75) at CINCINNATI (62 - 60) - 6:10 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. ERIC MILTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 47-75 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-45 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 5-22 (-15.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 12-31 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 47-75 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 9-31 (-21.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MILTON is 133-120 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILTON is 47-34 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILTON is 87-70 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 26-19 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 31-33 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 185-207 (-51.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 20-30 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 31-33 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 185-183 (-53.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-4 (+1.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MAHOLM is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.171.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

ERIC MILTON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MILTON is 1-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 6.85 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.4 units)

HOUSTON (58 - 64) at MILWAUKEE (58 - 64) - 7:05 PM
DAVE BORKOWSKI (R) vs. DAVE BUSH (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-3 (+1.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

DAVE BORKOWSKI vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

DAVE BUSH vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BUSH is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

WASHINGTON (54 - 68) at PHILADELPHIA (59 - 62) - 7:05 PM
RAMON ORTIZ (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 13-37 (-18.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 135-148 (+2.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 31-31 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 134-143 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-14 (+7.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 59-62 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-35 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 58-60 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-45 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-47 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-35 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 52-52 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 87-91 (-41.0 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
WASHINGTON is 7-4 (+6.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

RAMON ORTIZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ORTIZ is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAMELS is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

COLORADO (59 - 63) at NY METS (73 - 48) - 7:35 PM
JEFF FRANCIS (L) vs. DAVE WILLIAMS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 8-25 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 73-48 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 38-18 (+16.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 71-47 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

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

JEFF FRANCIS vs. NY METS since 1997
FRANCIS is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

DAVE WILLIAMS vs. COLORADO since 1997
WILLIAMS is 2-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.650.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

LA DODGERS (64 - 58) at SAN FRANCISCO (59 - 63) - 9:05 PM
GREG MADDUX (R) vs. BRAD HENNESSEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 134-149 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 6-13 (-9.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
LA DODGERS are 92-107 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 42-67 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 552-422 (+98.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-27 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 202-179 (+36.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HENNESSEY is 21-14 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENNESSEY is 21-14 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENNESSEY is 15-8 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 14-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
LA DODGERS are 38-21 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA DODGERS are 17-5 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-63 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-63 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 48-59 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 8-6 (+1.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

GREG MADDUX vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MADDUX is 11-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.85 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 13-6 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.6 units)

BRAD HENNESSEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HENNESSEY is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.597.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

NY YANKEES (72 - 48) at BOSTON (69 - 52) - 1:20 PM
RANDY JOHNSON (L) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 167-118 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 182-136 (-32.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 94-72 (-26.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 64-38 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 17-2 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
BECKETT is 20-4 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 38-20 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 6-11 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
BOSTON is 176-144 (-42.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BOSTON is 19-21 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 4-9 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 7-5 (+1.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.6 Units)

RANDY JOHNSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
JOHNSON is 7-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.328.
His team's record is 7-6 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-9. (-5.7 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BECKETT is 2-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.135.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

TORONTO (65 - 57) at BALTIMORE (54 - 68) - 4:35 PM
SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. DANIEL CABRERA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 17-24 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
TORONTO is 18-29 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-39 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 69-60 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 35-21 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 128-157 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-77 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 128-182 (-69.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 109-135 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 46-55 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 10-18 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 50-91 (-31.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 23-51 (-22.3 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.
CABRERA is 19-29 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CABRERA is 15-25 (-15.3 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
TORONTO is 10-7 (+1.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MARCUM is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

DANIEL CABRERA vs. TORONTO since 1997
CABRERA is 3-5 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.546.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (+0.0 units)

TEXAS (63 - 60) at DETROIT (79 - 43) - 7:05 PM
ROBINSON TEJEDA (R) vs. NATE ROBERTSON (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-2 (+2.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

ROBINSON TEJEDA vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

NATE ROBERTSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
ROBERTSON is 3-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 4-3 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)

OAKLAND (68 - 54) at KANSAS CITY (45 - 79) - 7:10 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. MARK REDMAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ZITO is 14-23 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 37-50 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-22 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-41 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-9 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
OAKLAND is 68-54 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 40-25 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 32-28 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 17-6 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 67-49 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 18-6 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-54 (-26.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-3 (+4.5 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

BARRY ZITO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ZITO is 3-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.060.
His team's record is 8-2 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.8 units)

MARK REDMAN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
REDMAN is 2-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.320.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

CHI WHITE SOX (72 - 49) at MINNESOTA (71 - 50) - 7:10 PM
JON GARLAND (R) vs. BRAD RADKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 71-50 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 43-19 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 43-19 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-33 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-21 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-28 (+17.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 47-24 (+23.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
RADKE is 27-10 (+15.3 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
RADKE is 8-0 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RADKE is 13-6 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
RADKE is 11-3 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 183-112 (+42.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 89-54 (+32.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 82-44 (+21.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-35 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 131-70 (+45.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 88-56 (+28.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-12 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GARLAND is 38-18 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 22-9 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 6-0 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 8-1 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-5 (+2.3 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
9 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.9 Units)

JON GARLAND vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GARLAND is 5-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.509.
His team's record is 8-10 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-10. (-2.9 units)

BRAD RADKE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
RADKE is 14-11 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.64 and a WHIP of 1.292.
His team's record is 15-14 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 17-12. (+4.2 units)

CLEVELAND (54 - 67) at TAMPA BAY (49 - 73) - 7:15 PM
JEREMY SOWERS (L) vs. TIM CORCORAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 54-67 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-12 (-9.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-37 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 31-50 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 35-39 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-25 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-28 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 40-35 (+13.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 31-32 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 49-46 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 34-35 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-16 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 53-63 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-4 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JEREMY SOWERS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

TIM CORCORAN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

SEATTLE (56 - 66) at LA ANGELS (64 - 59) - 10:05 PM
JARROD WASHBURN (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 125-158 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 80-143 (-43.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 4-13 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
SEATTLE is 10-30 (-21.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 82-107 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 57-105 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 25-41 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 27-43 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 154-117 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 49-24 (+25.4 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
WASHBURN is 66-46 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 55-41 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 15-7 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 9-15 (-11.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-7 (+0.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.3 Units)

JARROD WASHBURN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
WASHBURN is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LACKEY is 5-8 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.67 and a WHIP of 1.464.
His team's record is 7-9 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-10. (-5.1 units)

**djmauiboy** · 08-19-2006, 11:10 AM

Hot:

Greg Maddux (Los Angeles Dodgers) - Yesterday we told you that C.C. Sabathia was the hottest starting pitcher in baseball. That was yesterday. Greg Maddux has turned back the clock to 1995 since coming over to the Dodgers from the Chicago Cubs. The four-time Cy Young award winner is undefeated in his last three starts, boasting a 0.90 ERA. The Dodgers are +100 underdogs tonight against the San Francisco Giants.

Jeff Francis (Colorado Rockies) - The Canadian lefty is undefeated in three starts with a miniscule 1.99 ERA. Francis has also posted a .277 OBP against since July 30 for the Rockies, who are set at -102 tonight against the New York Mets. .

Brad Radke (Minnesota Twins) - Talk about going out in a blaze of glory. Facing retirement at season`s end, Radke is at the forefront of the Twins` push for the playoffs. He`s won his last three outings with a 1.64 ERA. Minnesota is a -109 home favorite tonight against the Chicago White Sox.

Cold:

John Lackey (Los Angeles Angels) - Lackey has been lacking some good starts lately. The big Texan is winless in August with a 6.75 ERA and an awful 2.25 WHIP during that span. Opposing batters have been getting on base at a .464 clip against him this month and the right-hander has given up 13 walks in his last 17 innings. The Angels are -183 favorites today against the Seattle Mariners.

Barry Zito (Oakland Athletics) - Zito has a 5.82 ERA in his last three outings, having surrendered 25 hits in 17 innings pitched with a .403 OBP against. The A`s are -163 road favorites today against the Kansas City Royals.

Josh Beckett (Boston Red Sox) - It`s rare that the Red Sox are dogged at home, but that is the case today as Boston hosts the New York Yankees. Beckett has an absolutely brutal 7.00 ERA since July 30. Boston is set at +103 today for Game 3 of its weekend series with New York.

Other notables:

Randy Johnson (New York Yankees) - Johnson is undefeated in August with a 3.79 ERA, although he has a 5.00 ERA on the road in 2006.

Carlos Zambrano (Chicago Cubs) - Zambrano has a 4.91 ERA during day games this season, having gone 5-3 in those

**djmauiboy** · 08-19-2006, 11:10 AM

Atlanta at Florida – Marlins +100

Why can’t Ricky Nolasco get any respect? The 24-year-old has five quality starts in his last six outings and seven quality starts over his last 10.

Yet the right-hander has been favored in just four of his last 10 starts and five of 16 starts this season.

It’s made him a profitable play as he’s currently among baseball’s top money pitchers (+ 3.35 units). He’ll also face a Braves team he dominated in his last start, allowing just one run and five hits in a 3-2 Marlins win.

Colorado at Mets – Rockies –102

Dave Williams is so bad, the best team in the National League is essentially a pick’em at home with him on the mound against a team that’s four games below .500.

The left-hander, traded to New York from Cincinnati on May 25, was called up yesterday to make his first big league appearance since May 18 in place of the injured Pedro Martinez.

Williams struggled for the Reds this season, going 2-3 with a 7.20 ERA in eight starts. He’s also facing a Colorado team that ranks eighth in the majors with a .276 batting average against left-handed pitchers.

Dodgers at San Francisco – Dodgers –104

San Francisco can’t be happy to see Greg Maddux.

Maddux left Sunday night’s game against the Giants after eight innings and an unbelievably efficient 68 pitches. He had retired the last 22 San Francisco batters he faced, and the only two baserunners he allowed came on a pair in singles in the first inning.

Since landing in La-La land, the 40-year-old has allowed just two runs in 18 innings pitched and he’s also allowed just 13 baserunners during that time. All of this while averaging just a shade over 12 pitches per inning.

**djmauiboy** · 08-19-2006, 11:12 AM

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Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles – under 10 runs

The last person the Toronto Blue Jays wanted to see Aug. 8 was Daniel Cabrera.

But unfortunately, there he was, holding the Jays to just one earned run in and five hits in seven innings of an 8-4 Baltimore Orioles win on a 10-run total.

“This is big,” said Cabrera who had been called up from Triple-A that day. “To come back strong and get a win right away makes me feel more comfortable.”

Of course, no one should be too surprised Cabrera rolled over the Blue Jays so easily. The 6-foot-7 Cabrera has not allowed more than three runs in his last seven starts versus his northern rivals.

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins – under 9 ½ runs

All those games behind the plate are catching up with Joe Mauer.

The Minnesota Twins rookie catcher is hitting only .263 over the last seven days, a far cry off the league-leading .378 pace he set during the season’s first half.

“It`s tough to keep it up,” Mauer told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. “We`ve played a lot of games. I`m getting a little tired. My bat`s a little slower and my body`s a little sore.

Mauer’s slump has coincided with the Twins offense taking a downturn. Minnesota is averaging only 3.71 runs over its last seven games, six of which played under.

Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies – under 10 runs

Confidence can be a delicate thing. Just ask Cole Hamels.

The Philadelphia Phillies starter had a 6.14 ERA through his first 11 starts mostly because the youngster was shying away from his curveball, relying mostly on his fastball and changeup.

“During my first few starts, if the catcher would throw down for the curveball, I`d want to go changeup instead,” Hamels told the Delaware News Journal.

But somewhere along the line Hamels rediscovered the pitch and the results have been startling. The 22-year old is going 2-1 with a 2.21 ERA over his last three starts.

“Now I have three top pitches, not just 2 ½,” said Hamels. “Hitters know I do have the curveball. You just can`t sit on the changeup or fastball.”

**Spark** · 08-19-2006, 11:13 AM

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