Wednesday Trends and Indexes

[Udog]

Hot Pitchers
-- Schmidt is 3-0, 2.25 in his last four starts.
-- Armas is 1-0, 2.92 in his last two starts.
-- Braves won last three Hudson starts (2-0, 1.69). Pirates are 7-2 in Snell's last nine road starts.
-- Trachsel is 4-0, 3.24 in his last four starts.
-- WWilliams is 2-0, 2.45 in his last two starts.

-- Orioles are 5-2 in last seven Lopez starts.
-- Byrd has 2.66 RA in his last three starts.
-- Toronto is 7-0 at home with Chacin, but this is his first start since June 9. Loaiza is 2-0, 2.53 in his last three starts.
-- Millwood is 2-0, 2.77 in his last two starts. Devil Rays are 6-1 in Fossum's last seven home starts.
-- Escobar is 3-0, 3.38 in his last five starts.
-- Bronx is 10-4 in Wang's last fourteen starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Michalak allowed Pirates six runs in four Ip of 7-3 loss, in his first '06 start for Reds. Oswalt is 0-2, 5.06 in his last two starts.
-- Gonzalez is 0-3, 6.11 in his last six starts.
-- Olsen is 0-3, 10.38 in his last three starts.
-- Mulder makes first start since June 20; he was 1-4, 10.73 in his last six starts, before going on DL.
-- Cubs are 0-5 in Guzman starts (0-3, 10.02). Myers has 9.45 RA in his last four starts.
-- Colorado lost Fogg's last three road starts (0-1, 4.67). Sheets is 2-4, 6.40 in his last six starts.
-- Lowe has 5.81 RA in his last five starts.

-- Garza is 0-2, 11.74 in his two starts this season.
-- Garcia is 1-2, 5.73 in his last five starts. Miner is 1-2, 7.11 in his last four home starts.
-- Lester is 1-2, 8.13 in his last six starts.
-- Meche is 0-4, 12.63 in his last five starts.

Totals
-- Six of last eight Florida games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eleven Atlanta home games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven games at Cincinnati.
-- Eight of last eleven Cardinal games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Colorado road games.
-- Nine of last thirteen Cub games went over the total.
-- Over is 11-4-1 in Lowe's last sixteen starts.
-- Five of last seven San Francisco games went over the total.

-- Ten of last twelve Oakland road games stayed under total.
-- Under is 9-3-1 in last thirteen White Sox games.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Lopez starts. .
-- Ten of last thirteen Tampa Bay games stayed under.
-- Last seven Kansas City home games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Seattle home games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last eleven Boston games went over the total.

Hot Teams
-- Braves won four of last six games, but are 4-8 in their last 12 home games.
-- Reds are 8-4 in their last twelve home games.
-- Mets won their last nine home games.
-- Phillies won seven of their last nine games.
-- Milwaukee is 7-3 in its last ten games at Miller Park.
-- Giants won seven of their last nine games.
-- Dodgers are 19-5 in their last twenty-four games.

-- A's won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Orioles won five of last six games, scoring 45 runs. Twins are 10-3 in their last thirteen road games.
-- Devil Rays are 4-3 in their last seven games.
-- Indians won nine of their last thirteen games. Royals are 6-2 in their last eight home games.
-- Bronx won five of their last six games, scoring 54 runs.
-- Angels won their last seven home games.

Cold Teams
-- Florida lost five of their last eight home games. Nationals are
4-11 in their last fifteen road games.
-- Pirates lost eight of their last ten road games.
-- Astros lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Colorado lost six of their last seven games.
-- Arizona lost five of their last six games.


-- White Sox lost four of their last five games.
-- Rangers scored total of six runs in losing last two games.
-- Red Sox lost eight of their last nine games, allowing 53 runs in last six games.
-- Seattle lost eleven of their last twelve games.

Umpires
-- (Hst-Cin) Home side is 13-4 in Bell's last seventeen games.
-- (Az-SF) Eight of last ten Reynolds games went over total.
-- (Wsh-Fla) Underdog is 14-10 in last 24 Meriwether games.
-- (StL-NY) Last five West games all went over the total.
-- (Pitt-Atl) Favorite won five of last six Nauert games.
-- (Phil-Chi) Six of seven Michlinski games stayed under total.
-- (Col-Mil) Under is 10-3 in Reilly's last thirteen games.
-- (LA-SD) Favorites won Reed's last nine games behind plate.

-- (Min-Blt) Under is 7-1 in last eight Hernandez games.
-- (Chi-Det) Under is 5-0-1 in Barksdale's last six games.
-- (A's-Tor) Underdog is 15-9 in Poncino's last 24 games.
-- (Tex-TB) Over is 12-4-1 in last 17 Cooper games; underdogs are 17-7 in his last games behind the plate.
-- (Cle-KC) Favorite is 17-3 in McClelland's last 20 games.
-- (Bos-LA) Over is 5-1-1 in Young's last seven games.
-- (NY-Sea) Underdog is 10-6 in last sixteen Timmons games.

[Udog]

cfl Trend Report
CALGARY (5 - 4) at MONTREAL (7 - 2) - 8/24/2006, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




TORONTO (4 - 5) at WINNIPEG (5 - 4) - 8/25/2006, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.
TORONTO is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in weeks 10 through 15 since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 3-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




SASKATCHEWAN (4 - 5) at HAMILTON (2 - 8) - 8/26/2006, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games in August games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HAMILTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-1 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 5-0 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[Udog]

WNBA Trends Report

CONNECTICUT (28 - 8) at DETROIT (25 - 11) - 8/24/2006, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 46-32 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in August or September games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.


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

[Udog]

Six-Pack for Wednesday

-- One of the best things about watching the basketball World Championships at 6:30 am is seeing Mike Krzyzewski, at least for two weeks, transformed into Billy Tubbs. Team USA runs up and down and uses its superior depth, athleticism to wear down opponents.

-- Bronx-Boston baseball rivalry has taken direction of Duke-Maryland hoop rivalry; the traditional second banana had their year of glory, but now has slipped back to its normal place. This West Coast swing will be interesting for the Sox, especially if Ramirez misses much time

-- So much for Craig Hansen being Boston's closer of the future. He was sent down to Pawtucket, probably before Jason Giambi's home run stopped rattling around in the Boston bullpen Sunday night.

-- Arizona State's QB situation turned weird over weekend; Coach Koetter had tough decision, he chose the senior to start, the players requested a meeting, after which the sophomore was named the starter. It looks as if the senior will transfer, but who wants a kid for one year?

-- Speaking of QB's, what is career USC backup Matt Cassel turned into a better pro than Matt Leinart? That would be just a little ironic, wouldn't it?

-- Hard for me to endorse Eldrick Woods as the world's greatest individual athlete. Are golfers even athletes? We don't know if Woods can run from here to there. He may be best competitor, but we have no idea if he's athletic or not.

[Udog]

Wednesday's List of 13: Preseason look, Miami Dolphins

13) Miami Dolphins were 3-7 after a hideous 22-0 loss at the Browns in Week 11, when they were held to 184 total yards, and were 9-28/55 passing. From that point on, the Fish went 6-0, finished 9-7; now with Duante Culpepper under center, are fashionable pick to unseat New England in the AFC East.

12) A closer look at the 6-0 finish reveals wins over Raiders, Bills, Jets, Titans (all non-playoff teams), a meaningless 28-26 win at Foxboro in Week 17 (Brady didn't play whole game) and a quality 23-21 win at San Diego that turned the lights out on the Chargers. In other words, don't go overboard with the Dolphins' finish from last year, especially since they have lot of new key people onboard.

11) Not only do they have a new QB, they have a new offensive coordinator, Mike Mularkey, the former Buffalo coach. He'll do great, but with so many key people in the mix being new, it'll take some to adjust.

10) Miami doesn't have a lot of time; they open at Pittsburgh Sept 7, then host the Bills, whom Mularkey walked (or was pushed) away from last winter. They visit the Patriots and Jets in Weeks 5-6. The division rematches are in December, but another 3-7 start would be a disaster this time around.

9) Miami won all three divisional rematches last year, by total of seven points, but they lost all three first meetings, scoring 37 points total (-5 TO, 85.3 rushing yds/game). They threw 82 passes and ran ball just 53 times in the two Patriot games; they'll need better balance this time around.

8) One area Mularkey will improve the Fish is in Miami's performance on first drives; he is great at this. Dolphins were outscored 55-17 on first drive of games last year, 69-33 in first drive of a half. Their 23.8 ypd average on 32 first drives was 29th in the NFL. Guaranteed they will do lot better in that area this season.

7) The defense allowed 46.5 yards per opening drive, worst mark in NFL, so they need to clean that up, too.

6) Will Culpepper make more plays than Frerotte did? Miami converted on only 35.1% of third down plays, and scored just 3.87 ppd in red zone (29th); their opponents hit on 40.3% on third down, and scored 4.60 per red zone drive. There is upside here.

5) Miami went 3-and-out 37.7% of time last year (72-191); if they can lower that number, they're going to create better field position for themselves.

4) Ricky Williams isn't here this year, he's up in Toronto with a broken arm, which means Ronnie Brown has to stay healthy; there is little doubt he's good enough to handle the load, but can he take the physical punishment? This, no one knows yet.

3) Miami's first draft pick was a safety from Tennessee, Jason Allen; they want faster DBs. They drafted two WRs, a tackle and two defensive linemen, none of whom are expected to start. Allen is expected to help right away.

2) Is Daunte Culpepper the '04 Culpepper, who played with ton of confidence, but had Randy Moss to lean on, or will he be the shaky '05 version, playing on a bum wheel and lacking confidence? This is his third new OC in last three years, which isn't easy, but Mularkey is a good one. Miami needs the '04 Culpepper, and they need him from Week 1 on, not from Week 11 on.

1) Buffalo and the Jets are clearly in transition, which leaves Miami as the lone challenger to the Patriot dominance in the AFC East. Saban gets rave reviews as a coach; we'll see what he does for an encore after last season's strong finish.

[djmauiboy]

HOT

Jason Schmidt (San Francisco Giants) – Schmidt is 3-0 with a 2.25 ERA over his last four starts. Schmidt is 2-0 against the D-Backs this season and an astonishing 20-2 is his last 22 starts against them. Oddsmakers have San Francisco listed as a –169 favorite.

Steve Trachsel (New York Mets) – Trachsel has been the Mets` substitute ace during recent injury problems. He`s 10-1 since June 9. The Mets have won five straight games and are –132 favorites against the Cardinals tonight with the total set at nine.

Esteban Loaiza (Oakland Athletics) – The A’s have been the hottest team in the majors over the last month and Loaiza has contributed his share. In his last three trips to the mound Loaiza is 2-0 while allowing just five earned runs over that stretch. He will take on the Toronto Blue Jays tonight facing Gustavo Chacin, who makes his return to the hill for the first time since June 9. Oakland is set at –104 with the total at 10.

COLD

Matt Garza (Minnesota Twins) – The so-called phenom has been nothing but a flop so far with the Twins. Still seeking his first major league win, Garza is 0-2 with an awful 11.74 ERA in two outings with Minnesota. The Twins are set as +103 underdogs versus the Baltimore Orioles.

Scott Olsen (Florida Marlins) – The Marlins must be shaking their heads, wondering what happened to Olsen. Just a month ago he was 9-4 and had lost just one of his previous 13 trips to the mound. But in his last three outings he is 0-3 while allowing 14 earned runs during that stretch. In his last game he couldn’t get out of the second inning, giving up five earned runs on four hits. Books have Florida listed as a –129 favorite against the Washington Nationals tonight.

Enrique Gonzalez (Arizona Diamondbacks) – Gonzalez hasn’t recorded a victory in the last month. Opponents are hitting .322 against him this season and .376 when he pitches away from home. The D-Backs are +161 underdogs on the road as +161 underdogs for tonight`s game with the total at 8 ½.

Other notables:

Tim Hudson (Atlanta Braves) - Hudson is 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA in his last three starts.

Jon Lester (Boston Red Sox) - Lester has given up at least three earned runs in each of his last six starts.

[djmauiboy]

ATS TrendsConnecticut
Sun are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 Thursday games.
Sun are 7-3-0 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Sun are 7-3-0 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Sun are 30-13-2 ATS in their last 45 games as an underdog.
Sun are 27-12-1 ATS in their last 40 games as a road underdog.
Sun are 45-22-2 ATS in their last 69 road games.


Detroit
Shock are 3-0-0 ATS in their last 3 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Shock are 6-0-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Shock are 3-0-0 ATS in their last 3 games as a favorite.
Shock are 3-0-0 ATS in their last 3 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Shock are 8-0-0 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Shock are 3-0-0 ATS in their last 3 games overall.
Shock are 3-0-0 ATS in their last 3 home games.
Shock are 3-0-0 ATS in their last 3 games as a home favorite.
Shock are 3-0-0 ATS in their last 3 vs. Eastern Conference.
Shock are 2-5-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.


OU TrendsConnecticut
Under is 3-0-0 in Sun last 3 playoff games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Under is 6-0-0 in Sun last 6 playoff games as an underdog.
Under is 4-1-0 in Sun last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Under is 4-1-0 in Sun last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.Under is 7-2-0 in Sun last 9 games following a S.U. win.
Under is 7-2-0 in Sun last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 22-7-0 in Sun last 29 Thursday games.
Under is 8-3-0 in Sun last 11 overall.
Under is 5-2-0 in Sun last 7 games as a road underdog.
Under is 5-2-0 in Sun last 7 games as an underdog.
Under is 5-2-0 in Sun last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.


Detroit
Under is 3-0-0 in Shock last 3 Thursday games.
Under is 4-1-0 in Shock last 5 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Under is 7-2-0 in Shock last 9 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Under is 10-3-1 in Shock last 14 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-2-1 in Shock last 8 games as a home favorite.
Over is 5-2-1 in Shock last 8 home games.


Head to HeadOver is 5-2-0 in the last 7 meetings in Detroit.
Over is 9-4-1 in the last 14 meetings.
Sun are 0-3-0 ATS in the last 3 meetings.

[Udog]

dj,

Thanks for the 2-1 card from the MLB Totals watch last night! Good luck today!

[Udog]

Pro Baseball Trend Report

HOUSTON (59 - 67) at CINCINNATI (66 - 60) - 12:35 PM
ROY OSWALT (R) vs. CHRIS MICHALAK (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 60-67 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 244-235 (-53.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
HOUSTON is 25-36 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 60-67 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 21-34 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 68-77 (-18.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 25-34 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 66-61 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 38-30 (+7.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 66-61 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 45-35 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 106-58 (+26.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 175-210 (-60.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 189-183 (-49.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 9-2 (+7.7 Units) against HOUSTON this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)



ROY OSWALT vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
OSWALT is 14-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 14-4 (+5.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-10. (-2.7 units)



CHRIS MICHALAK vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.




ARIZONA (62 - 64) at SAN FRANCISCO (61 - 65) - 3:35 PM
ENRIQUE GONZALEZ (R) vs. JASON SCHMIDT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 190-261 (-66.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 43-79 (-36.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 16-32 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 103-158 (-51.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 88-124 (-44.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SCHMIDT is 126-78 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
SCHMIDT is 84-48 (+31.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 72-74 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 68-57 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 62-62 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 58-53 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 61-65 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 61-65 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 50-61 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-32 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-13 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-6 (+2.9 Units) against ARIZONA this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.6 Units)



ENRIQUE GONZALEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)



JASON SCHMIDT vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SCHMIDT is 15-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.191.
His team's record is 21-6 (+15.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-9. (+4.2 units)




WASHINGTON (54 - 72) at FLORIDA (59 - 66) - 7:05 PM
TONY ARMAS JR (R) vs. SCOTT OLSEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 13-39 (-20.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 59-67 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 30-26 (+7.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 59-64 (+5.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 39-40 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 47-48 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 134-147 (+2.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 68-75 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 10-7 (+3.4 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.4 Units)



TONY ARMAS JR vs. FLORIDA since 1997
ARMAS JR is 3-11 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 5.54 and a WHIP of 1.594.
His team's record is 4-12 (-9.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-6. (+2.3 units)



SCOTT OLSEN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
OLSEN is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 1.589.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)




ST LOUIS (66 - 58) at NY METS (76 - 48) - 7:10 PM
MARK MULDER (L) vs. STEVE TRACHSEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 66-58 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 66-58 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 32-44 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 28-30 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 5-18 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 76-48 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 74-47 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 58-30 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 33-20 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TRACHSEL is 17-7 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TRACHSEL is 16-7 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TRACHSEL is 25-15 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MULDER is 19-4 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


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



MARK MULDER vs. NY METS since 1997
MULDER is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.350.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)



STEVE TRACHSEL vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
TRACHSEL is 3-6 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.432.
His team's record is 5-12 (-7.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+1.6 units)




PITTSBURGH (48 - 78) at ATLANTA (59 - 66) - 7:35 PM
IAN SNELL (R) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 48-78 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 16-48 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 6-24 (-15.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 48-78 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 10-30 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 11-29 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-71 (-20.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 48-73 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 124-86 (+27.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HUDSON is 159-88 (+35.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 88-35 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 33-11 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 148-79 (+37.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 13-7 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 59-66 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 24-38 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 26-32 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 11-19 (-15.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 57-65 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 41-46 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 44-51 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 (-0.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)



IAN SNELL vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SNELL is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



TIM HUDSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HUDSON is 2-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.136.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)




PHILADELPHIA (63 - 62) at CHICAGO CUBS (53 - 72) - 8:05 PM
BRETT MYERS (R) vs. ANGEL GUZMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 63-62 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 62-60 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 40-45 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-47 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-30 (+18.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-14 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-12 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 54-72 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-35 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 117-160 (-49.4 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-35 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-76 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)



BRETT MYERS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MYERS is 3-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 1.010.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)



ANGEL GUZMAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.




LA DODGERS (66 - 60) at SAN DIEGO (64 - 62) - 10:05 PM
BRAD PENNY (R) vs. WOODY WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 136-151 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 5-14 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
LA DODGERS are 93-109 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 44-69 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 24-34 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PENNY is 22-30 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 26-15 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 27-18 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WILLIAMS is 63-35 (+29.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 90-51 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 134-100 (+34.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 114-75 (+38.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 49-21 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 16-5 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
PENNY is 27-17 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 32-36 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 12-18 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-36 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-30 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 10-3 (+8.1 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)



BRAD PENNY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
PENNY is 3-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.46 and a WHIP of 1.564.
His team's record is 4-7 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-7. (-4.8 units)



WOODY WILLIAMS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WILLIAMS is 8-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 1.067.
His team's record is 12-6 (+6.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-11. (-6.3 units)




MINNESOTA (72 - 52) at BALTIMORE (56 - 69) - 7:05 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. RODRIGO LOPEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 43-40 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LOPEZ is 30-23 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 72-52 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-35 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 47-29 (+17.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 130-158 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 70-78 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 111-136 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 42-51 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-56 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 52-92 (-30.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 25-52 (-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.


Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)



MATT GARZA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.



RODRIGO LOPEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LOPEZ is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.218.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)




CHI WHITE SOX (73 - 52) at DETROIT (81 - 45) - 7:05 PM
FREDDY GARCIA (R) vs. ZACH MINER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-19 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 82-45 (+30.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 48-19 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 39-19 (+18.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 75-39 (+30.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 56-24 (+29.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 53-32 (+16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 55-25 (+25.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 184-115 (+40.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-13 (+15.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 90-57 (+30.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 83-47 (+19.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 167-101 (+39.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 55-37 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 132-71 (+45.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-23 (+20.6 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 89-59 (+26.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GARCIA is 30-15 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 20-6 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 42-18 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 21-10 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-5 (+4.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
13 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+11.9 Units)



FREDDY GARCIA vs. DETROIT since 1997
GARCIA is 13-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.248.
His team's record is 17-5 (+8.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-13. (-7.1 units)



ZACH MINER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MINER is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




OAKLAND (71 - 55) at TORONTO (67 - 59) - 7:05 PM
ESTEBAN LOAIZA (R) vs. GUSTAVO CHACIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 106-80 (+32.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 64-42 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHACIN is 27-17 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 7-0 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 8-0 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 7-0 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 71-55 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 35-29 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 20-7 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-24 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 23-17 (+11.6 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.
LOAIZA is 72-53 (+32.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 118-145 (-55.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
TORONTO is 30-37 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-4 (+1.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.6 Units)



ESTEBAN LOAIZA vs. TORONTO since 1997
LOAIZA is 4-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.277.
His team's record is 6-4 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-8. (-6.5 units)



GUSTAVO CHACIN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
CHACIN is 2-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.52 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)




TEXAS (65 - 62) at TAMPA BAY (51 - 75) - 7:15 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. CASEY FOSSUM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILLWOOD is 8-16 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 33-30 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 41-37 (+12.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-11 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 33-34 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 51-47 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 36-37 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 25-23 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-64 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 64-90 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 37-42 (+16.5 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.
FOSSUM is 10-5 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
FOSSUM is 11-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 233-217 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 46-38 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 34-31 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 34-28 (+11.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 131-107 (+30.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
TEXAS is 26-20 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MILLWOOD is 17-7 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-2 (+2.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MILLWOOD is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)



CASEY FOSSUM vs. TEXAS since 1997
FOSSUM is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.46 and a WHIP of 1.564.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)




CLEVELAND (56 - 68) at KANSAS CITY (46 - 81) - 8:10 PM
PAUL BYRD (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 56-68 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-38 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-31 (-8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 51-61 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-51 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-29 (-13.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-26 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BYRD is 1-8 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 17-12 (+13.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-8 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 38-51 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 36-54 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-23 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 40-32 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-5 (+13.0 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
KANSAS CITY is 6-8 (+1.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)



PAUL BYRD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BYRD is 1-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.255.
His team's record is 4-3 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)



JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




BOSTON (69 - 56) at LA ANGELS (67 - 59) - 10:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. KELVIM ESCOBAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 33-42 (-15.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 6-15 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
BOSTON is 8-15 (-11.0 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 157-117 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 42-32 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 1-7 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday this season.
ESCOBAR is 14-18 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ESCOBAR is 0-5 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ESCOBAR is 8-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ESCOBAR is 4-10 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
ESCOBAR is 11-23 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-1 (+2.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)



JON LESTER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LESTER is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 7.11 and a WHIP of 1.580.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)



KELVIM ESCOBAR vs. BOSTON since 1997
ESCOBAR is 3-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.515.
His team's record is 4-7 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-2.3 units)




NY YANKEES (75 - 49) at SEATTLE (57 - 68) - 10:05 PM
CHIEN-MING WANG (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-2 (+1.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)



CHIEN-MING WANG vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WANG is 3-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.065.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)



FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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Strength Index

HERE'S AN UPDATE UDOG

I CAN'T FIGURE THESE GUYS OUT. THE LAST UPDATE WAS POSTED ON THE 14TH WHEN I CHECKED YESTERDAY, BUT TODAY THEY SAY IT WAS UPDATED ON THE 21ST.

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER. SO AS WE THOUGHT, THE UPDATES SOULD COME OUT ON MONDAYS

MLB STRENGTH INDEX

1) DETROIT [3] | Previous: (1) [3]
Units: +27.3 | Winning PCT: 0.637 | Run DIFF: +1.10
The Tigers caught Texas at the wrong time and did not hit for much scoring just 12 runs in four games. Detroit has now lost 9 of 12 and has four now extremely important games with Chicago this week. Possibly the tension of the pennant race is starting to take its toll, as Detroit at tallied 37 runs in last dozen contests. Most of the confidence has been eroded various Tigers hitters who are now less patient at the dish.


(2) NY METS [9] | Previous: (2) [7]
Units: +16.0 | Winning PCT: 0.610 | Run DIFF: +0.76
New York ended the week on a winning note in sweeping Colorado. The rest of the news was not so good with Tom Glavine awaiting a doctor’s report to see if he has a blood clot in his left hand or arm. His loss would be devastating to a team already thin in starting pitching. New York will host NL Central leader St. Louis, followed by Philadelphia. The Mets are 38-22 +7.1 units at Shea Stadium.


(3) MINNESOTA [12] | Previous: (4) [14]
Units: +19.1 | Winning PCT: 0.585 | Run DIFF: +0.61
The Twins did what was needed in winning series over Chicago to pull closer in the wild card race and still in contention for AL Central crown. Minnesota hits the road and with a winning start of the week could gain even more ground on the teams ahead especially if they split. After a miserable start to the season on the road, the Twins are 11-2 in recent games to be a respectable 28-21 as the visitor, coupled with the best home record in the majors.


(4) CHI WHITE SOX [12] | Previous: (3) [11]
Units: +5.6 | Winning PCT: 0.593 | Run DIFF: +0.79
With just six weeks left in the season, this could be a critical 7 days for the White Sox. After a losing weekend in Minnesota, Chicago heads to MoTown for four games with the Tigers. Winning that series would really place the heat on Detroit before heading home for revenge against Minnesota. The Sox destiny is clearly in there hands.


(5) NY YANKEES [16] | Previous: (6) [22]
Units: +0.3 | Winning PCT: 0.607 | Run DIFF: +0.93
A lot of managers would love to have the luxury of a 200M payroll, still props are necessary to Joe Torre for making sure his team comes to play each and everyday. The Bronx Bombers have taken over the major league lead in runs scored and are now 2nd in run differential. After completing series with Boston, the Yanks head west, where they are now 35-25, second best record in the AL.


(6) OAKLAND [23] | Previous: (7) [26]
Units: +13.4 | Winning PCT: 0.565 | Run DIFF: +0.14
The A’s lost a little focus in dropping a doubleheader at Kansas City before bouncing back to win final two games. Oakland’s 14-4 August run has been led by the pitching staff which now allows the 3rd fewest runs in baseball. The A’s have lost the services of closer Houston Street and will attempt to get by the remainder of the road without him. Pay attention with Oakland 34-28 +10.8 units.


(7) LA DODGERS [24] | Previous: (8) [28]
Units: +3.2 | Winning PCT: 0.532 | Run DIFF: +0.44
Big week for Los Angeles who controls their own destiny playing at the two teams directly behind them in standings, San Diego and Arizona. A number of reasons for the Dodgers miraculous turnaround, the obvious one has been the starting pitching, with the little known secret being the bullpen. After Eric Gagne went down in the spring, the bullpen blew more games apart then a category three hurricane. Slowly Grady Little pieced the puzzle together where the ERA is now in the low 4’s and the save percentage is a respectable 67.4%.


(8) BOSTON [28] | Previous: (5) [16]
Units: -0.4 | Winning PCT: 0.561 | Run DIFF: +0.33
The beauty or ugliness of sports is a team’s true colors are exposed over the entire season. For Boston an injury depleted starting staff kept finding ways to survive while Manny Ramierz and David Ortiz kept delivering clutch hits. The bullpen was the saving grace a good portion of the year. This all appears to going up in smoke, as the Red Sox have posted a 6-13 record in the dog days of summer’s last full month. As Boston heads to the Left Coast, they are .500 in the American League after posting 16-2 mark in inter-league play.


(9) TEXAS [29] | Previous: (10) [35]
Units: +2.7 | Winning PCT: 0.520 | Run DIFF: +0.36
Texas has heated up and is trying to stay in the AL West race with 9 wins in 11 games. Things have meshed for the Rangers who have scored enough runs when necessary and pitched well when needed. Texas travels south to cowering Tampa Bay for four, with make or break weekend series with Oakland. Texas will always hit in the bandbox home park, but the key this season is preventing the opposition from having the big innings, allowing the second fewest home runs.


(10) TORONTO [33] | Previous: (9) [30]
Units: -1.5 | Winning PCT: 0.532 | Run DIFF: +0.27
A mediocre week (3-3) against the dregs of the AL East has left Toronto in no-man’s land. Neither good enough to be among the elite or bad enough to consider rebuilding. The biggest positive is the Blue Jays are 38-24 at home and can wreck someone else’s post-season plans.


(11) LA ANGELS [37] | Previous: (13) [40]
Units: -1.7 | Winning PCT: 0.528 | Run DIFF: +0.16
After playing 24 consecutive days, the Angels got a well-deserved day off this past Monday. In the team’s pursuit to catch red-hot Oakland after sweeping Seattle, the week ahead is foreboding with AL East powers Boston and New York in town. The Halos float over the .500 mark at home over the weekend and will need continued inspired play at the “Big A” to catch Oakland.


(12) ARIZONA [38] | Previous: (11) [39]
Units: +3.4 | Winning PCT: 0.500 | Run DIFF: -0.06
Nine more games against divisional foes before September will go a long way in determining if the Snakes are ready for post-season play. Watch for starts from Miguel Batista on the road with him and D-Backs team-mates 10-4 + 9.6 units.


(13) CINCINNATI [42] | Previous: (15) [42]
Units: +3.3 | Winning PCT: 0.516 | Run DIFF: -0.19
Because of the lack of quality teams in the NL, the Reds are hanging around in spite of 7-7 record in last 14 games. Earlier in the season, the Reds were known for scoring outbursts that were followed by scoring droughts. Now the Reds seem to score 7 or more runs followed by 1 run the next day. Cincy can bury Houston once and for all to start the week before heading Frisco.


(14) ST LOUIS [45] | Previous: (16) [48]
Units: -9.2 | Winning PCT: 0.537 | Run DIFF: +0.10
Successful week at 4-2 in defeating both Cincinnati and Chicago. Nobody should be overly surprised the Cardinals are not running away with the division. The Redbirds farm system has been weak for six years and the replacements that have made it to the big leagues are not as good as their predecessors. If St. Louis can survive in New York, they will have long home stand against some the worst teams in the NL to open up a lead and improve on 35-24 home record.


(15) COLORADO [49] | Previous: (12) [39]
Units: -3.7 | Winning PCT: 0.476 | Run DIFF: +0.13
As the amount of sunshine decreases late with each passing day of summer so to does the Rockies chances of winning the West. A 3-0 thumping at the hands of the Mets as made the situation bleak. The old road bugaboo has taken Colorado out. After a 10-3 record on the road in April, the Rockies have gone 17-33. Another reason not to expect the Rocks to come back is a division worst record of 24-30.


(16) SAN DIEGO [50] | Previous: (14) [41]
Units: -7.5 | Winning PCT: 0.500 | Run DIFF: +0.02
Scoring a major league low 3.9 runs per game at home will not bring profits or good tidings. Not great news with Dodgers flying into town for three games. Best hope for Pads in underdog role, were at least they are 32-28 posting +8.8 units of profit.


(17) FLORIDA [53] | Previous: (17) [52]
Units: +1.1 | Winning PCT: 0.463 | Run DIFF: -0.18
Marlins playing out the string now, with future looking bright, be it in South Florida or not. Florida thankful only one game is during daytime this week with 20-27 record.


(18) PHILADELPHIA [53] | Previous: (21) [64]
Units: -12.2 | Winning PCT: 0.496 | Run DIFF: +0.15
The Phillies have worked back into wild card contention winning six of eight series. Management has shown the fans and team they have not thrown in the towel either in acquiring the ancient mariner Jamie Moyer. The Phillies offense has moved into the top spot in the senior circuit. Phils open up 10-game road trip, this is sure to be telling of Philadelphia if it is contender or pretender for wild card when September rolls along.


(19) CLEVELAND [58] | Previous: (20) [60]
Units: -20.3 | Winning PCT: 0.455 | Run DIFF: +0.48
Two facts on Cleveland, they are the lowest rated team in the Strength Index to have a positive runs scored/runs allowed differential and they are a “see ya at the soup kitcken” 32-50 in nights games -25.50 units.


(20) SAN FRANCISCO [60] | Previous: (25) [68]
Units: -9.5 | Winning PCT: 0.476 | Run DIFF: -0.07
Giants define ordinary with 18-18 record in one run games and 40-40 mark in night games. Barry Bonds wants to come back another year, YIPPEE!


(21) MILWAUKEE [63] | Previous: (23) [66]
Units: -8.8 | Winning PCT: 0.476 | Run DIFF: -0.66
It is absolutely amazing to review Milwaukee. The Brewers are 47-35 in games decided by 3 or less runs. In contests determined by 4 or more runs, hide the women and kids with 12-30 mark and a loss of -21.4 units.


(22) ATLANTA [63] | Previous: (22) [64]
Units: -16.3 | Winning PCT: 0.472 | Run DIFF: +0.11
As the Braves reign as NL East champs officially comes to an end sometime in September, Atlanta’s .500 record as a favorite tomahawked their chances in 2006.


(23) BALTIMORE [67] | Previous: (26) [75]
Units: -6.2 | Winning PCT: 0.444 | Run DIFF: -0.63
The Orioles had a winning week (4-2) for the first time since the week of May 8-14. Enough said about these Birds.


(24) HOUSTON [67] | Previous: (19) [60]
Units: -19.9 | Winning PCT: 0.476 | Run DIFF: -0.07
The Astros are now 28th in worst teams to wager on at -19.9 units. Big part of the problem for Houston has been 5-6 record when favored by -200 or more, with 24th ranked offense in runs scored.


(25) WASHINGTON [69] | Previous: (24) [68]
Units: -7.9 | Winning PCT: 0.435 | Run DIFF: -0.63
With six more road contests to play this week, the Nationals 24-40 record as visitor is unlikely to improve. The first four on the trip are at night, were Washington is 24-40.


(26) SEATTLE [73] | Previous: (18) [56]
Units: -12.9 | Winning PCT: 0.452 | Run DIFF: -0.26
The Mariners take a tumble in Strength Index, with 11 straight road losses. All the defeats were at the hands of division opponents and have now lost 20 games in a row to AL West foes. Seattle is one short of tying the franchise record of shutouts in a season. (15)


(27) KANSAS CITY [74] | Previous: (27) [77]
Units: -1.6 | Winning PCT: 0.357 | Run DIFF: -1.43
The Royals swept a doubleheader, marking just the 10th time Kansas City has won at least two games in a row this year. Did you realize the Royals have been favored 3 times all season?


(28) CHICAGO CUBS [79] | Previous: (29) [82]
Units: -11.6 | Winning PCT: 0.431 | Run DIFF: -0.94
Chicago is 7-14 against the NL East and face the Phillies four times. Three of the games are being played under the lights at Wrigley Field, what happened to day baseball?


(29) TAMPA BAY [80] | Previous: (28) [78]
Units: -10.6 | Winning PCT: 0.395 | Run DIFF: -1.02
Tampa Bay is 5-13 this month and takes on Texas who is playing some of their best baseball of the season. At least the D-Rays are 31-30 at home generating +7.3 units of profit.


(30) PITTSBURGH [86] | Previous: (30) [84]
Units: -22.0 | Winning PCT: 0.379 | Run DIFF: -0.68
OF Jason Bay leads the Pirates in home runs, RBI’s and runs scored. The only other aspect of note is Pittsburgh is 2-9 in road series since June 1.

[Udog]

dj: "I Got Lucky On That Over With Sfg/ari. I Was Sweating It Out And Things Opened Up In The 8th."

I had to get up very early so I went to sleep early thinking that play was toast. It was great getting up and seeing that score! And thanks for the heads-up on the Strength Index updating.

[djmauiboy]

MLB TOTALS WATCH FOR 8/23

Minnesota at Baltimore: Under 10

Rodrigo Lopez is one of the AL’s hottest under pitchers, though people wouldn`t guess it from his season stats. No one in the AL has allowed more hits or runs.

Lopez has been solid since an abysmal start on July 4, however, with the Orioles winning five of the subsequent seven starts and only two of the games playing over the total. Lopez has a nice 2.96 ERA over his last four starts and an even nicer 25-to-3 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Matt Garza struggled in the first three innings of his second MLB start on August 17 but Twins coaches persuaded him to use his breaking stuff a bit more and Garza responded with two shutout innings.

Expect more breaking pitches from Garza tonight and even if he struggles, the Twins still have the best bullpen in the majors.



Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego: Under 8

Brad Penny was beat up in his last start for the Dodgers up the coast in San Francisco, but manager Grady Little has retained his confidence in the hefty righthander.

Little is intent on milking as many wins out of his crowded rotation as possible and assured reporters last weekend that Penny will start every fifth day in an effort to take the NL West.

Tuesday marks Woody Williams’ first start against the Dodgers this year. He faced them five times in 2005 and allowed only seven runs over 32 2/3 innings, with all five games playing under the total.

Petco Park’s under trend came to an end this summer, but the Padres and Dodgers have combined for only seven runs over the first two games of the series, typical of the tight homestretch baseball to follow between these divisional rivals.



Cleveland at Kansas City: Under 10 ½

Paul Byrd walked into the Metrodome last week with a fastball topping out at 84 mph and walked out with a complete-game win.

“It just shows you the importance of location,” the Indians’ righty told The Akron Beacon-Journal. “I still felt like I could compete. The temptation is to overthrow, but that’s the kiss of death, because all you do is sacrifice location.”

Byrd’s slow and steady approach is paying off for bettors playing the under when he starts. His 2.28 ERA over his last three translated into each game playing at least three runs under the established total.

The Royals suffered through one poor Jorge de la Rosa start on August 3, but he’s actually been decent since coming over from Milwaukee. Three of his four K.C. starts have played under the total.

[djmauiboy]

Washington at Florida – Marlins -133

The Washington Nationals’ putrid fielding continues to cost them games.

Take last night, where two late-inning errors sealed a 7-5 loss to the Florida Marlins as +153 underdogs.

“It bugs you or hurts you when you don`t execute and lose games that you feel like you should win,” manager Frank Robinson told the Washington Times . “Lack of execution, that`s all that is.”

That lack of execution has seen the Nationals commit a major-league leading 101 errors this season. The team`s committed nine errors during it`s current four-game skid, including five in a 12-10 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday.

St. Louis at New York – Mets -128

Is Mark Mulder being brought back too soon?

The question arises after the St. Louis Cardinals left-hander’s last rehab start in Triple-A Memphis. Mulder, pitching against Oklahoma City, threw 92 pitches in just four innings while allowing five runs and walking five batters.

But apparently that was good enough for Cards vice president Jerry Walker, who told general manager Walt Jocketty that Mulder was ready to be called up despite a post-game report that reported the contrary.

Either way, pitching coach Dave Duncan isn’t expecting too much from Mulder tonight.

“I don`t expect him to be at his very best,” Duncan told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “I`m not letting my expectations get too far beyond a reasonable place. It`s probably going to take him a couple of starts to kind of get his command together.”

Boston at Anaheim – Angels -136

Everyone knew the Boston Red Sox would slip sometime, but nobody could’ve guessed it would be this bad.

After last night’s 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Angels as a +122 underdog, the Red Sox have lost six in a row at a critical time in the season and now sit 6 ½ games back of the New York Yankees in the A.L. East and four games back in the wild card race.

“That`s just the way things are going for us. Nothing`s working for us,” slugger David Ortiz told the Providence Journal.

And things don’t promise to get much better tonight. Boston sends Jon Lester and his 9.88 ERA over his last three to the mound.

They will also face one of the most notorious homer umpires in all of baseball in Larry Young. The home team has a 17-8 record when Young is behind home plate.

[pm530]

Dunkel Index - Baseball

Dunkel Index – MLB

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Minnesota at Baltimore
Matt Garza's introduction to the big leagues has been a rough one (0-2, 11.74). Garza's presence on the mound tonight against Baltimore is a big reason the Twins are Vegas underdogs against a starter (Rodrigo Lopez) with an ERA over 6 (6.03) and a team 13 games under .500 (56-69). Minnesota looks like a solid play getting the run line in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Twins favored straight up by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.


Game 901-902: Houston at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Oswalt) 15.068; Cincinnati (Michalak) 15.469
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston by 1 1/2; 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+1 1/2); Over

Game 903-904: Arizona at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Gonzalez) 14.846; San Francisco (Schmidt) 16.325
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over

Game 905-906: Washington at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Armas) 14.640; Florida (Olsen) 15.543
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+1 1/2); Under

Game 907-908: St. Louis at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Mulder) 15.585; NY Mets (Trachsel) 17.693
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-1 1/2); Over

Game 909-910: Pittsburgh at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Snell) 14.007; Atlanta (Hudson) 15.515
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Under

Game 911-912: Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Myers) 17.031; Chicago Cubs (Guzman) 14.793
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2; 11
Vegas Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-1 1/2); Over

Game 913-914: Colorado at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Kim) 14.891; Milwaukee (Sheets) 15.521
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 8
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+1 1/2); Over

Game 915-916: LA Dodgers at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Penny) 16.721; San Diego (Williams) 15.955
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+1 1/2); Under

Game 917-918: Minnesota at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Garza) 16.811; Baltimore (Lopez) 16.629
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 919-920: Chicago White Sox at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago White Sox (Garcia) 16.084; Detroit (Miner) 17.312
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 921-922: Oakland at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Loaiza) 17.645; Toronto (Chaucin) 16.885
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 923-924: Texas at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Millwood) 17.306; Tampa Bay (Fossum) 15.659
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 9
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Neutral

Game 925-926: Cleveland at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Byrd) 16.562; Kansas City (De La Rosa) 15.940
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 927-928: Boston at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lester) 15.163; LA Angels (Escobar) 16.880
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Neutral

Game 929-930: NY Yankees at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Wang) 17.681; Seattle (Hernandez) 14.713
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 3; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-1 1/2); Neutral