Sunday Trends and Indexes

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NFL Preseason Trends Report

SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 0) at OAKLAND (2 - 0) - 8/20/2006, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 1-1 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




SEATTLE (0 - 1) at INDIANAPOLIS (0 - 1) - 8/20/2006, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




DALLAS (1 - 0) at NEW ORLEANS (1 - 0) - 8/21/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) as a favorite since 1993.


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

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WNBA Basketball Trend Report

WASHINGTON (18 - 17) at CONNECTICUT (27 - 8) - 8/20/2006, 1:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 10-5 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 12-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




SEATTLE (19 - 16) at LOS ANGELES (25 - 10) - 8/20/2006, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 8-4 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 6-6 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Six-Pack for Sunday

-- Red Sox gave up 36 runs in their first three games against Bronx this weekend, first time since 1984 they allowed 10+ runs three games in row, and first time they've ever allowed 12+ runs three games in row at Fenway.

-- Meanwhile, White Sox-Twins split first two games of a series that is equally important as the one in Boston, even if our nation's media could care less about it.

-- Damon Allen of Toronto Argonauts, Marcus' brother, is in his 22nd year as a CFL quarterback; Saturday, he became the second pro QB to ever pass the 70,000-yard plateau, as he led his Argonauts to a 31-6 upset win over Montreal. Warren Moon is the other pro QB with 70,000+ passing yds

-- Final from Friday night: Bengals 44, Bills 31. Haven't had the time to make sense of that score yet.

-- Vikings are wearing purple pants with their white jerseys this year; they look like the TCU Horned Frogs, except that TCU isn't an NFL team. NFL uniforms should be nicer.

-- Patriot-Cardinal game matched up two biggest favorites from Week 1 in regular season; after watching Cardinals, hard to imagine them favored by 7.5 points over anyone.

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Sunday's List of 13: Hey, I didn't know that..............

13) You don't screw around with Bill Parcells; Terrell Owens found that out this weekend.

12) When he was coaching Giants to pair of Super Bowl titles, Parcells was famous for knowing which buttons to push with what players. Well, Owens is getting his pushed right now; it will be interesting to see how he reacts to it.

11) Owens seems to have staged his " injury" to appear for first time as a Cowboy on Monday night football this week, when Cowboys visit the Saints in Shreveport. Well, it ain't quite going to happen that way, as Parcells said that Owens will sit Monday's game out, since he hasn't practiced enough.

Take that, TO. Next time you want to sit on an exercise bike and make a joke out of practice, keep in mind that Parcells is a master psychologist. And he isn't going to be embarrassed.

10) By the way, that means Owens' Cowboy debut will come in Texas Stadium against the 49ers, of all teams.

9) Trev Alberts, who walked away from a $300K a year job at ESPN last year, is now at CSTV, where he will do one game a week in booth, and also have weekly show. Hopefully, we'll have more college football on our DirecTV this fall, thanks to CSTV and Fox Sports.

8) If you want to credit someone with Penn State's resurgence in football (other than Michael Robinson) credit goes to the offensive coordinator Galen Hall. Before Hall got to Penn St, Lions were ranked 103rd in offense. Last year? Number 33.

7) Texas Tech WR's practice by catching tennis balls fired at them at 60 mph by a pitching machine.

6) Since 1989, John Madden's football video game has sales of over $1.5B. Thats billion, with a capital B.

5) Back in 1944-45, Washington Senators had four pitchers who all threw knuckleballs. Thinking about how hurlers today struggle, why don't more pitchers throw the knuckler? A guy like Tim Wakefield has been invaluable to the Red Sox. The '44 Senators were 64-90, but improved to 87-67 in '45.

4) There were rumors that part of reason Steve McNair has a lot of injury problems is that his off-season workouts weren't as vigorous as lot of his peers. Apparently, McNair amped up his workouts this spring, and could have a big season in '06.

3) NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is married to FOX News anchorwoman Jane Skinner.

2) Orioles' 3B Melvin Mora is father of 4-yr old quintuplets.

1) Nice ceremony at Shea Stadium for the '86 Mets; good to see Darryl Strawberry make an appeearance, as he recovers from his personal issues. We wish him well in his quest.

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Pro Baseball Trend Report

ATLANTA (58 - 64) at FLORIDA (56 - 66) - 1:05 PM
LANCE CORMIER (R) vs. DONTRELLE WILLIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 58-64 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 24-36 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 19-33 (-16.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 56-63 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 71-76 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 56-64 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 45-48 (+5.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 38-24 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 139-146 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 112-103 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 56-68 (-17.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WILLIS is 9-17 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 9-6 (+1.7 Units) against FLORIDA this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.9 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)



LANCE CORMIER vs. FLORIDA since 1997
CORMIER is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)



DONTRELLE WILLIS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WILLIS is 2-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.566.
His team's record is 5-7 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-8. (-7.1 units)




COLORADO (59 - 64) at NY METS (74 - 48) - 1:10 PM
JASON JENNINGS (R) vs. ORLANDO HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 8-26 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 74-48 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 39-18 (+17.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 30-15 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 72-47 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 56-35 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HERNANDEZ is 16-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)



JASON JENNINGS vs. NY METS since 1997
JENNINGS is 4-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.314.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)



ORLANDO HERNANDEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 2-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.74 and a WHIP of 1.532.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)




PITTSBURGH (47 - 76) at CINCINNATI (63 - 60) - 1:15 PM
VICTOR SANTOS (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 47-76 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-46 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 6-20 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 12-32 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 47-76 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 10-36 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
SANTOS is 1-11 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTOS is 1-11 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTOS is 4-18 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 24-16 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 77-70 (+21.1 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 46-46 (-27.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 12-18 (-10.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 49-75 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 20-25 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 172-210 (-63.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 186-183 (-52.7 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 4-5 (+0.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.8 Units)



VICTOR SANTOS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SANTOS is 3-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 7.62 and a WHIP of 1.836.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)



AARON HARANG vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HARANG is 6-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.71 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.3 units)




WASHINGTON (54 - 69) at PHILADELPHIA (60 - 62) - 1:35 PM
PEDRO ASTACIO (R) vs. RANDY WOLF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 47-25 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-37 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 135-149 (+1.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 31-32 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 134-144 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 21-14 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 60-62 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-23 (-16.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-35 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-18 (-11.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 59-60 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-47 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 53-52 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 88-91 (-40.0 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 7-5 (+5.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.3 Units)



PEDRO ASTACIO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ASTACIO is 6-7 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.512.
His team's record is 6-8 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-9. (-5.3 units)



RANDY WOLF vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WOLF is 8-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 10-6 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.6 units)




HOUSTON (58 - 65) at MILWAUKEE (59 - 64) - 2:05 PM
ROGER CLEMENS (R) vs. DOUG DAVIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 59-65 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 20-27 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 62-83 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-65 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 12-24 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 67-76 (-18.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CLEMENS is 20-26 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEMENS is 8-14 (-14.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEMENS is 20-26 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEMENS is 10-13 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 26-16 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 82-60 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 39-22 (+13.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 82-60 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIS is 26-17 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIS is 12-4 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 20-31 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-4 (+0.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.6 Units)



ROGER CLEMENS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CLEMENS is 3-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 4-4 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)



DOUG DAVIS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DAVIS is 3-8 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.55 and a WHIP of 1.482.
His team's record is 3-11 (-7.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-2.0 units)




ST LOUIS (65 - 57) at CHICAGO CUBS (53 - 69) - 2:20 PM
CHRIS CARPENTER (R) vs. JUAN MATEO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 65-57 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 28-32 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 65-57 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 27-30 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-29 (+19.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-28 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-26 (+10.3 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.
ST LOUIS is 33-14 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CARPENTER is 63-24 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARPENTER is 31-12 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARPENTER is 61-24 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARPENTER is 43-22 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 134-151 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 64-74 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 62-83 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 16-25 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 64-74 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-74 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-37 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 11-4 (+10.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)



CHRIS CARPENTER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CARPENTER is 6-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.227.
His team's record is 7-4 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.5 units)



JUAN MATEO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.




LA DODGERS (65 - 58) at SAN FRANCISCO (59 - 64) - 4:05 PM
DEREK LOWE (R) vs. MATT MORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 135-149 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOWE is 8-16 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LOWE is 13-21 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 317-225 (+61.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-28 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 202-180 (+35.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 15-3 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
LA DODGERS are 65-55 (+5.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 39-21 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA DODGERS are 18-5 (+12.6 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 59-64 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-64 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 48-60 (-19.2 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 9-6 (+2.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)



DEREK LOWE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LOWE is 1-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 1-5 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)



MATT MORRIS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MORRIS is 3-5 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.13 and a WHIP of 1.440.
His team's record is 4-7 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-3.3 units)




ARIZONA (62 - 61) at SAN DIEGO (61 - 62) - 4:05 PM
MIGUEL BATISTA (R) vs. CHRIS YOUNG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 43-77 (-34.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 62-62 (+3.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 32-31 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 68-54 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 62-59 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 58-51 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 38-33 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BATISTA is 18-7 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 8-2 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 10-3 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 18-6 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 29-36 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 14-25 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 9-18 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-36 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-30 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 6-2 (+5.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)



MIGUEL BATISTA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BATISTA is 3-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.8 units)



CHRIS YOUNG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.




TEXAS (64 - 60) at DETROIT (79 - 44) - 1:05 PM
JOHN KORONKA (L) vs. JEREMY BONDERMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 80-44 (+30.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 47-18 (+24.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 73-38 (+30.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 28-12 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 232-215 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 45-37 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 33-29 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 33-27 (+11.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 216-200 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 171-153 (+20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-19 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-3 (+0.9 Units) against TEXAS this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.9 Units)



JOHN KORONKA vs. DETROIT since 1997
KORONKA is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



JEREMY BONDERMAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
BONDERMAN is 2-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.350.
His team's record is 3-0 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)




TORONTO (65 - 58) at BALTIMORE (55 - 68) - 1:35 PM
ROY HALLADAY (R) vs. ERIK BEDARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 6-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
TORONTO is 17-25 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
TORONTO is 18-30 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-39 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 45-30 (+18.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 69-61 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 81-59 (+24.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HALLADAY is 34-10 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HALLADAY is 15-2 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HALLADAY is 18-4 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HALLADAY is 22-4 (+16.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 129-157 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 11-26 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 69-77 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 6-20 (-17.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 49-77 (-46.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 129-182 (-68.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 110-135 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 3-12 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-55 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 51-91 (-30.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 24-51 (-21.3 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.
BEDARD is 2-12 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BEDARD is 24-39 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BEDARD is 7-18 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BEDARD is 2-13 (-12.3 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. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 10-8 (+0.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)



ROY HALLADAY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HALLADAY is 12-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.123.
His team's record is 13-5 (+6.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-9. (-3.8 units)



ERIK BEDARD vs. TORONTO since 1997
BEDARD is 2-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.510.
His team's record is 2-7 (-7.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)




CLEVELAND (55 - 67) at TAMPA BAY (49 - 74) - 1:15 PM
JAKE WESTBROOK (R) vs. JAE SEO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 55-67 (-21.3 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 23-37 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-13 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
CLEVELAND is 36-39 (-9.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-31 (-14.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-25 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-29 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-29 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-36 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 18-12 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-4 (+13.4 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 1-1 (+0.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)



JAKE WESTBROOK vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WESTBROOK is 3-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.74 and a WHIP of 1.466.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)



JAE SEO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SEO is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)




NY YANKEES (73 - 48) at BOSTON (69 - 53) - 8:05 PM
MIKE MUSSINA (R) vs. CURT SCHILLING (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 168-118 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 83-81 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 95-72 (-25.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 108-48 (+36.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 39-20 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 6-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
BOSTON is 67-60 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 4-10 (-10.1 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 8-5 (+2.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
10 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.6 Units)



MIKE MUSSINA vs. BOSTON since 1997
MUSSINA is 14-13 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.34 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 20-18 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 21-15. (+4.9 units)



CURT SCHILLING vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SCHILLING is 9-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.092.
His team's record is 11-6 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+2.1 units)




CHI WHITE SOX (73 - 49) at MINNESOTA (71 - 51) - 2:10 PM
JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R) vs. JOHAN SANTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 73-77 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 71-51 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 12-1 (+10.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 this season.
MINNESOTA is 43-20 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 43-20 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-22 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-29 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SANTANA is 21-5 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 13-0 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 24-4 (+18.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 13-0 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 13-1 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 184-112 (+43.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 63-30 (+22.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 90-54 (+33.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-15 (+18.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 83-44 (+22.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 68-36 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 121-63 (+42.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 89-56 (+29.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-12 (+19.6 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.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-6 (+1.2 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
9 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.9 Units)



JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 1-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.472.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-5. (-4.6 units)



JOHAN SANTANA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANTANA is 9-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 0.983.
His team's record is 11-4 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-8. (-2.1 units)




OAKLAND (69 - 54) at KANSAS CITY (45 - 80) - 2:10 PM
KIRK SAARLOOS (R) vs. RUNELVYS HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 16-11 (+13.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 36-53 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-47 (+14.2 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.
OAKLAND is 69-54 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 33-28 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 18-6 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-7 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 30-17 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 68-49 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 54-40 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 40-30 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 19-6 (+12.8 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.
SAARLOOS is 11-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 47-106 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-4 (+3.5 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)



KIRK SAARLOOS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SAARLOOS is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 1.713.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



RUNELVYS HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 10.29 and a WHIP of 1.643.
His team's record is 1-3 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)




SEATTLE (56 - 67) at LA ANGELS (65 - 59) - 3:35 PM
JAKE WOODS (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 125-159 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 4-22 (-15.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 80-144 (-44.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 4-14 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
SEATTLE is 10-31 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 57-106 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 25-42 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 27-44 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SEATTLE is 7-19 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA ANGELS are 155-117 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 17-25 (-23.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 9-14 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 15-19 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 8-7 (-0.5 Units) against SEATTLE this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.3 Units)



JAKE WOODS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.



ERVIN SANTANA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SANTANA is 1-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 8.27 and a WHIP of 1.531.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

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Dunkel Index - Baseball

Dunkel Index - MLB

Sunday, August 20, 2006

Arizona at San Diego
Miguel Batista has quietly kept the Diamondbacks in the t h i c k of the division race. The veteran has not suffered a loss since June 20 -- a span of 10 games during which he's gone 4-0 and lowered his ERA by half a point. Taking the mound today, Batista and Arizona come in a Vegas underdog against the Padres and Chris Young even though Young's stats over his last eight starts (2-2, 5.69) are not eye-popping. The D-Backs look like a good underdog play in this one according to Dunkel, which has Arizona favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.


Game 951-952: Atlanta at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Cormier) 15.914; Florida (Willis) 14.899
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 953-954: Colorado at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jennings) 15.191; NY Mets (Hernandez) 17.209
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-1 1/2); Over

Game 955-956: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Santos) 14.297; Cincinnati (Harang) 14.932
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 957-958: Washington at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Astacio) 15.141; Philadelphia (Wolf) 17.440
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-1 1/2); Under

Game 959-960: Houston at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Clemens) 15.291; Milwaukee (Davis) 15.502
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston by 1 1/2; 8
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+1 1/2); Over

Game 961-962: St. Louis at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Carpenter) 15.264; Chicago Cubs (Mateo) 15.351
Dunkel Line: Even; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 963-964: LA Dodgers at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Lowe) 16.430; San Francisco (Morris) 16.025
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 9
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 965-966: Arizona at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Batista) 15.806; San Diego (Young) 15.198
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 9
Vegas Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+1 1/2); Over

Game 967-968: Texas at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Koronka) 17.552; Detroit (Bonderman) 16.833
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 969-970: Toronto at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Halladay) 16.000; Baltimore (Bedard) 16.458
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+1 1/2); Under

Game 971-972: Cleveland at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Westbrook) 16.350; Tampa Bay (Seo) 15.224
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+1 1/2); Under

Game 973-974: NY Yankees at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Mussina) 17.548; Boston (Schilling) 15.633
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-1 1/2); Under

Game 975-976: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago White Sox (Vazquez) 16.903; Minnesota (Santana) 17.624
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+1 1/2); Under

Game 977-978: Oakland at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Saarloos) 17.127; Kansas City (Hernandez) 15.974
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 979-980: Seattle at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Woods) 14.165; LA Angels (Santana) 17.041
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 3; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-1 1/2); Neutral

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MLB total watch

Toronto at Baltimore – under 8 ½

There will be no repeat 15-run performance today from the Baltimore Orioles. Not with Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay on the hill.

“It gives you a psychological lift when he`s out there,” Toronto manager John Gibbons told reporters. ``You feel good going into the game.”

Toronto is 8-2 in Halladay’s last 10 starts, playing under the total in his last two. The Blue Jays have been keeping runs off the scoreboard recently, with eight of their last 10 cashing on the under.

Halladay will face off against Ontario native Eric Bedard in a repeat of last week’s showdown in which Toronto`s 4-3 win played under the 8 ½-run total. Bedard has pitched the under to a 6-3-1 mark in his last 10 starts, allowing only 13 runs during that span.

Los Angeles at San Francisco – under 9

The Los Angeles Dodgers seem to run out of steam in the batter’s box at the end of a three-game series. Despite its recent red-hot play, Los Angeles has played under the total in seven of the last 10 Game 3s, collecting only 3.5 runs per game in those closing contests. Today’s Game 3 in AT&T Park might be more of the same with the Dodgers giving Derek Low the ball versus the San Francisco Giants.

Lowe’s last three starts have stayed below the total, with the right-hander allowing only four runs in those games. San Francisco will start a pitcher who is also giving under backers a boost in his last four starts in Matt Morris. Morris has been solid on the mound for the Giants, despite going winless in his last six appearances.

Both teams will be facing the biggest total each has seen in their last eight games. San Francisco has played under in its last three games with a total of nine or higher. Los Angeles has played under in four of its last six when facing a total of nine or more.

New York at Boston – under 10

Two of Major League Baseball’s most skilled veteran pitchers will have the main stage tonight on Sunday Night Baseball. The New York Yankees will send right-hander Mike Mussina to the bump to face the Boston Red Sox and Curt Schilling.

Mussina, 13-5 with a 3.54 ERA this season, has been favoring the under despite New York’s powerful lineup. Three of the Moose’s last four starts have gone under, with last week’s game against the Orioles finishing as a push.

Mussina’s counterpart, Curt Schilling, has also been keeping totals low in his recent appearances. The right-hander’s last three games have gone under despite some troubles on the mound.

“He`s a workhorse,” an AL East scout told Newsday about Schillings struggles. “You know he`s going to give a quality performance."

Boston has been able to limit damage on the scoreboard late into a series this season, playing under in 20 of its last 28 Game 4s.

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MLB hot lines: Sunday`s best bets


New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox: Yankees -106

The Yankees have made all the right moves in winning the first three games of their series at Fenway and they’re taking measures to avoid gloating about it.

“They`re Jason, they`re Freddy Kruger,” GM Brian Cashman told The New York Daily News about the Red Sox. "They`re too good. Their organization is too good. In this game, you`re never in control.”

Cashman’s words belie his team’s efforts so far in the series. The Yankees are hitting .361 through the first three games with 19 extra-base hits. Those only look worse when you factor in the 28 walks Red Sox pitchers have issued.

Not surprisingly, Francona has racked up a hefty phone bill from his frequent calls to the Fenway bullpen. Red Sox relievers have already pitched 13 innings this series.



St. Louis at Chicago Cubs: Cubs +150

In a six-team division, St. Louis ranks fifth with its 28-32 intradivisional record. Their 1-8 record against long-time rival Chicago doesn`t help.

When asked to compare the ’06 Cardinals to its predecessors in 2004 and 2005, Scott Rolen simply told The St. Louis Post-Dispatch “It’s not the same team.”

And Chris Carpenter isn’t the same dominant pitcher, either. He threw a complete game shutout in his last start but the Cards lost the previous three starts by last year’s NL Cy Young winner, including his last start at Wrigley.

Juan Mateo makes his third start for the Cubs. His previous starts both ended up in Chicago wins as underdogs, netting 3.28 units in the process.



Arizona at San Diego: Diamondbacks +120

From the “Tales of the Unexpected” file: Miguel Batista ranks second on the MLB money starter list, with the Diamondbacks up 14.39 units over his 25 starts.

That’s largely because of his stellar summer production. The D-backs are 9-1 and up 9.99 units over Batista’s 10 starts since the seasons turned.

Chris Young takes the hill for the Padres, who have dropped the last three starts by the tall right-hander.

San Diego is 1-6 during their current homestand and not just because of its miniscule .196 average over those seven games.

“We`re not playing as well defensively as we were earlier in the season,” manager Bruce Bochy told The San Diego Union-Tribune after Saturday’s loss. “I don`t think there`s any question about that.”

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MLB

Blister problem for Twins’ starter
White Sox at Twins (-175)

The Twins’ Johan Santana takes to the mound against Chicago with a bothersome blister on the middle finger of his throwing hand

The crafty left-hander has been bothered by blisters for the past three weeks and has received therapy to try to harden the skin. But according to the White Sox medical staff, the blister hasn’t improved much this week.

In Santana’s last most recent start on Aug. 15 against Cleveland, the blister problem did not prevent him from throwing eight shutout innings and allowing just three hits.

Bonds likely out
Dodgers (-110) at Giants

The San Francisco Giants are likely to be without Barry Bonds this evening when they host the Dodgers.

Bonds left Saturday’s game in the fourth inning with tightness in his back, and Gaints’ manager Felipe Alou told MLB.com the slugger is doubtful for today’s contest.

NFL

QB Brooks to play entire first-half
San Francisco at Oakland (-3 –105)

Raiders’ coach Art Shell says there is no quarterback controversy in Oakland and tonight he hopes to prove it by not only starting Aaron Brooks, but leaving the veteran QB in for the entire first half.

Shell told insidebayarea.com Brooks can use the whole fist half to work out any kinks he still has with the Raiders’ offense.

“It will be nice,” Brooks told insidebayarea.com. “Any time we get a chance to go out there and play for the duration like that, it`s good.”

Seahawks flying low
Seattle at Indianapolis (-2 ½ -105)

Seattle almost has as many injured regulars as they do healthy ones heading into tonight’s game against Indianapolis.

At least nine Seahawk regulars aren’t making the trip, sitting out the game with an assortment of minor and more serious injuries.

Among the wounded Seahawks are center Robbie Tobeck (elbow), left guard Floyd Womack (hamstring), defensive ends Grant Wistrom and Joe Tafoya, as well as tight Jerramy Stevens (knee, out for at least six weeks) and wide receiver Darrell Jackson (thumb).

MLS

Chicago lacking Fire power
Chicago at New England (-110)

The Chicago Fire could be without two of their top scorers this afternoon when they challenge the New England Revolution.

The Fire’s Chris Rolfe is listed as questionable for the game with a hamstring contusion, while midfielder Thiago is expected to miss the game with a hamstring strain.

Rolfe is fourth on the team with four goals, while Thiago is fifth with three.

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MLB Baseball Trends

Sunday, August 20th

National League:

Atlanta at Florida, 1:05 EST TBS
Lance Cormier (R) vs. Dontrelle Willis (L)
Cormier: Atlanta 8-20 SU off a win by 2 runs or less
Willis: Florida 15-3 Over off BB games scoring 3 runs or less

Colorado at NY Mets, 1:10 EST
Jason Jennings (R) vs. Orlando Hernandez (R)
Jennings: Colorado 11-35 SU away playing with double revenge
Hernandez: 14-4 TSR pitching off BB wins

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 1:15 EST
Victor Santos (R) vs. Aaron Harang (R)
Santos: 1-11 TSR in day games
Harang: Cincinanti 27-13 Over after losing 2 of their last 3 games

Washington at Philadelphia, 1:35 EST
Pedro Astacio (R) vs. Randy Wolf (L)
Astacio: Washington 0-10 SU away after allowing 9+ runs
Wolf: Philadelphia 10-2 SU off a win by 6+ runs

Houston at Milwaukee, 2:05 EST
Roger Clemens (R) vs. Doug Davis (L)
Clemens: Houston 20-11 SU off a loss by 2 runs or less
Davis: Milwaukee 9-25 SU after winning 4 of their last 5 games

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 EST WGN
Chris Carpenter (R) vs. Juan Mateo (R)
Carpenter: 31-12 TSR in road games
Mateo: Cubs 4-14 SU at home off a one-run win

LA Dodgers at San Francisco, 4:05 EST
Derek Lowe (R) vs. Matt Morris (R)
Lowe: Dodgers 11-1 SU after scoring 10+ runs
Morris: San Francisco 2-10 SU at home after winning 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

Arizona at San Diego, 4:05 EST
Miguel Batista (R) vs. Chris Young (R)
Batista: 13-3 TSR as an underdog
Young: San Diego 3-9 SU at home off 3+ divison games


American League:

Texas at Detroit, 1:05 EST
John Koronka (L) vs. Jeremy Bonderman (R)
Koronka: Texas 10-2 Under after allowing 1 or 0 runs
Bonderman: Detroit 29-7 SU as a favorite of -150 or higher

(TC) Toronto at Baltimore, 1:35 EST
Roy Halladay (R) vs. Erik Bedard (L)
Halladay: 22-4 TSR pitching off a loss
Bedard: 2-12 TSR in August

Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 1:15 EST
Jake Westbrook (R) vs. Jae Seo (R)
Westbrook: Cleveland 0-8 SU away off a win by 2 runs or less
Seo: Tampa Bay 24-11 Over after losing 8+ of their last 10 games

(TC) NY Yankees at Boston, 8:05 EST ESPN
Mike Mussina (R) vs. Curt Schilling (R)
Mussina: Yankees 19-3 SU off a combined score of 15+ runs
Schilling: Boston 6-12 SU in August

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 2:10 EST
Javier Vazquez (R) vs. Johan Santana (L)
Vazquez: White Sox 13-3 Under as a road underdog of +150 or higher
Santana: 13-0 TSR in home games this season

Oakland at Kansas City, 2:10 EST
Kirk Saarloos vs. Runelvys Hernandez (R)
Saarloos: Oakland 18-6 SU away in August
Hernandez: Kansas City 13-5 Over on Sundays

Seattle at LA Angels, 3:35 EST
Jake Woods (L) vs. Ervin Santana (R)
Woods: Seattle 1-13 SU revenging 5+ losses
Santana: Angels 30-15 SU in the second half of the season

** (TC) Denotes Time Change
** TSR: Team Start Record

[Spark]

Hot Pitchers
-- Jennings has 1.42 RA in his last five starts.
-- Cincinnati won last four Harang home starts. Phillies are 4-0 in Wolf's starts (1-0, 5.03).
-- Cubs won both Mateo starts (1-0, 4.22).
-- Milwaukee won last five Davis starts, scoring 36 runs Clemens has 2.59 RA in four road starts this season.
-- Arizona won Batista's last five road starts.
-- Lowe has 1.99 RA in his last three starts.

-- Bedard is 6-2, 1.71 in his last ten starts. Toronto is 19-4 in last 23 Halladay starts.
-- Detroit is 4-1 in Bonderman's last five home starts.
-- Seo has 1.74 RA in his last three starts, but no wins.
-- Royals won last three Hernandez starts, scoring 17 runs.
-- Minnesota is 20-2 in JSantana's last twenty-two starts.
-- Angels are 6-1 at home with ESantana if they score 3+ runs.

Cold Pitchers
-- Cormier is 0-3, 7.54 in three starts this season. Willis is 1-4, 5.57 in his last seven starts.
-- Hernandez has 7.49 RA in his last six starts, but Mets are 5-2 in his last seven outings.
-- Santos has 6.10 RA in two starts vs Cincinnati this season.
-- Astacio has 7.00 RA in three road starts this season.
-- Carpenter is 0-2, 9.00 in his last two road starts.
-- Young is 0-2, 5.63 in his last three starts.
-- Morris is 0-3, 5.96 in his last five starts.

-- Koronka is 1-2, 9.16 in his last four starts.
-- Westbrook has 7.78 RA in his last three road starts.
-- Schilling has 5.26 RA in his last six starts. Mussina is 1-2, 5.63 in his last four road starts.
-- Vazquez is 0-2, 9.26 vs Minnesota this season.
-- Saarloos is 1-3, 8.06 in four road starts this season.
-- Woods becomes sixth starting pitcher of year for Seattle, the last team to go outside the regular five starters.

Totals
-- Eight of last ten Cub games went over the total.
-- Over is 10-2-1 in last thirteen Phillies home games.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Reds' home games.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in last twelve Colorado road games.
-- Five of last eight Atlanta road games went over the total.
-- Under is 10-5 in Houston's last fifteen road games.
-- Over is 14-7 in Arizona's last twenty-one road games.
-- Seven of last eleven Dodger games stayed under the total.

-- Over is 12-3-1 in last sixteen games at Fenway Park.
-- Eight of last nine Oakland road games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last nine Detroit home games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 12-5 in last seventeen games at Camden Yards.
-- Eight of last ten Tampa Bay games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-3-2 in last eleven White Sox road games.
-- Under is 14-7-1 in Seattle's last twenty-two games.

Hot Teams
-- Cubs are 9-5 in last fourteen home games. Cards won four of their last five games.
-- Phillies are 10-6 in their last sixteen home games.
-- Atlanta is 14-7 in its last twenty-one road games.
-- Mets won last seven home games, allowing nineteen runs.
-- Dodgers are 18-3 in their last twenty-one games. Giants won five of their last six games.

-- Bronx scored 39 runs in sweeping first three series games.
-- A's are 18-5 in their last 23 games. Royals are 4-2 in last six.
-- Indians won eight of their last eleven road games.
-- White Sox won seven of their last ten games.
-- Angels won last five home games, scoring 36 runs.

Cold Teams
-- Astros lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Nationals lost 19 of their last 26 road games.
-- Colorado is 5-14 in its last nineteen road games
-- Marlins lost six of their last seven home games.
-- Cincinnati is 5-8 in its last thirteen home games. Pirates lost 15 of their last twenty-one road games.
-- Padres are 6-14 in their last 20 home games.


-- Red Sox are 4-10 in their last fourteen games. .
-- Orioles lost eight of their last thirteen home games. Toronto is 1-3 in its last four games.
-- Devil Rays lost nine of their last 11 games; they're 1-22 last 23 times they scored less than six runs. .
-- Twins lost seven of their last eleven home games.
-- Mariners lost last thirteen games that weren't vs Devil Rays.

Umpires
-- (Atl-Fla) Four of last five Wegner games stayed under total; dogs are 6-4 in his last ten contests.
-- (Col-NY) Over is 11-6 in Carlson's last seventeen games.
-- (Pitt-Cin) Five of last seven Emmel games stayed under total.
-- (Wsh-Phil) Underdog is 13-7 in last twenty Reliford games.
-- (Hst-Mil) Over is 15-7 in Holbrook games this season.
-- (StL-Chi) Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Drake games, with favorite winning his last six games.
-- (Az-SD) Five of last seven BWelke games went over total; the favorites are 7-1 in his last eight games.
-- (LA-SF) Under is 8-3-1 in Hallion's last twelve games.

-- (Tex-Det) Underdog is 9-3 in last dozen Meals games.
-- (Tor-Blt) Over is 7-2-1 in Fairchild games; underdogs won four of his last five games.
-- (Cle-TB) Under is 12-5-1 in Cuzzi's last eighteen games.
-- (NY-Bos) Six of last seven Rapuano games stayed under total; favorites won his last eight games.
-- (Chi-Min) Five of last six Demuth games went over the total.
-- (A's-KC) Favorite won last five Scott games.
-- (Sea-LA) Underdog is 4-2 in Guccione's last six games.

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