Friday Trends and Indexes

[djmauiboy]

Mlb

Tigers won seven of last nine Rogers starts, are 9-3 in his last 12 starts at Comerica; he didn't pitch vs Bronx this season. In last nine starts, he is 5-2, 2.65, but got roughed up by Toronto in his last outing. Johnson has had problems with back, is rumored to have herniated disk; he has 7.64 RA in his last three starts, last of which was 13 days ago. He beat Tigers twice this year, with a 6-4 win on August 31 (8 IP, 4 runs allowed).

Last nine times A's had game to clinch playoff series, they lost, so that is monkey on their back here. Haren was good pitcher all year, has playoff experience (Cardinals '04) but faded down the stretch, going 2-4, 6.33 in his last seven starts. His best start in that stretch was 1-0 gem at Metrodome Sept 13, when he threw 101 pitches in 8 innings- he also shut Twins out for six innings in 2-1 win June 3, and lost to them in April, 7-6. Radke is pitching with injured shoulder; he was other pitcher in the 7-6 win and 2-1 loss, both games Haren started. Radke made one start since Aug 23, but Twins did win 13 of his last 16 starts.

[Udog]

NFL
Pro Football Trend Report

TENNESSEE (0 - 4) at INDIANAPOLIS (4 - 0) - 10/8/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANAPOLIS is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.


Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANAPOLIS is 4-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS is 4-0 straight up against TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




WASHINGTON (2 - 2) at NY GIANTS (1 - 2) - 10/8/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 41-62 ATS (-27.2 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.


Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 2-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY GIANTS is 2-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




DETROIT (0 - 4) at MINNESOTA (2 - 2) - 10/8/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




TAMPA BAY (0 - 3) at NEW ORLEANS (3 - 1) - 10/8/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) in home games versus division opponents since 1992.


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




ST LOUIS (3 - 1) at GREEN BAY (1 - 3) - 10/8/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 1-0 against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 1-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




MIAMI (1 - 3) at NEW ENGLAND (3 - 1) - 10/8/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 2-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 2-2 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




BUFFALO (2 - 2) at CHICAGO (4 - 0) - 10/8/2006, 1:00 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.




CLEVELAND (1 - 3) at CAROLINA (2 - 2) - 10/8/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 46-23 ATS (+20.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.


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




NY JETS (2 - 2) at JACKSONVILLE (2 - 2) - 10/8/2006, 4:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




KANSAS CITY (1 - 2) at ARIZONA (1 - 3) - 10/8/2006, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1992.
KANSAS CITY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.


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




OAKLAND (0 - 3) at SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 3) - 10/8/2006, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-40 ATS (-26.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
OAKLAND is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.


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




DALLAS (2 - 1) at PHILADELPHIA (3 - 1) - 10/8/2006, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 106-74 ATS (+24.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.


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




PITTSBURGH (1 - 2) at SAN DIEGO (2 - 1) - 10/8/2006, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 39-19 ATS (+18.1 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 107-79 ATS (+20.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 35-16 ATS (+17.4 Units) in October games since 1992.


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




BALTIMORE (4 - 0) at DENVER (2 - 1) - 10/9/2006, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 33-14 ATS (+17.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
DENVER is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
DENVER is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a bye week since 1992.


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

[Udog]

NFL

Sunday, October 8th

Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1:00 EST
Tennessee: 7-20 ATS vs. conference opponents
Indianapolis: 13-3 Under off a road win by 3 points or less

Washington at NY Giants, 1:00 EST
Washington: 25-9 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points
NY Giants: 15-4 Under off a bye week

Detroit at Minnesota, 1:00 EST
Detroit: 16-5 ATS off 3+ ATS losses
Minnesota: 14-5 Under in home games

Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 1:00 EST
Tampa Bay: 8-1 Under in road games
New Orleans: 17-34 ATS at home vs. division opponents

St. Louis at Green Bay, 1:00 EST
St. Louis: 22-10 Over after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Green Bay: 4-13 ATS in home games

Miami at New England, 1:00 EST
Miami: 2-11 ATS vs. division opponents
New England: 10-2 ATS after allowing 14 points or less

Buffalo at Chicago, 1:00 EST
Buffalo: 8-1 Under away first half of the season
Chicago: 8-1 Under at home off a home game

Cleveland at Carolina, 1:00 EST
Cleveland: 6-17 ATS off a win by 6 points or less
Carolina: 26-11 Under off a division win

NY Jets at Jacksonville, 4:05 EST
NY Jets: 6-0 Under away off a loss by 6 points or less
Jacksonville: 8-2 ATS off BB road losses

Kansas City at Arizona, 4:05 EST
Kansas City: 9-1 ATS as a favorite
Arizona: 2-10 ATS as an underdog

Oakland at San Francisco, 4:05 EST
Oakland: 2-11 ATS as an underdog
San Francisco: 8-1 ATS off a road game

Dallas at Philadelphia, 4:15 EST
Dallas: 2-10 ATS off a win by 28+ points
Philadelphia: 7-1 Under after scoring 30+ points

Pittsburgh at San Diego, 8:15 EST NBC
Pittsburgh: 9-1 Under away off an Over
San Diego: 15-6 ATS off an Under

** (TC) Denotes Time Change


Monday, October 9th

Baltimore at Denver, 8:30 EST ESPN
Baltimore: 12-2 Under away vs. conference opponents
Denver: 14-4 ATS off a bye week

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

Friday's List of 13: Random thoughts on a fall Friday.....

13) You know what I'd like to see? A bald guy get elected President, preferably not Howie Mandel.

12) The NCAA's top four teams in scoring defense all play in the SEC.

11) Falcons' kicker Morten Andersen is 15 months older than Falcons' head coach Jim Mora, Jr.

10) Astros keep Phil Garner, but fire pitching coach; wasn't pitching the Astros' strength this season?

9) Same for the Red Sox; they fire hitting coach Ron Jackson, like it is his fault team stupidly traded away Ramirez, Sanchez, Bard and Meredith. Lot of Red Sox fans live here in America's second-favorite city, and I never even heard the name Ron Jackson, for any reason, good or bad.

8) Got car battery at Sears Automotive's "Battery Express" today; excellent service; in and out in forty minutes. Good stuff. Highly recommend it, especially if you're stupid about cars, like I am.

7) Clippers are training in Russia, Spurs in France, Suns in Italy, while Utah Jazz goes to training camp in Boise. Hard to see why they don't get better free agents.

6) By the way, the one place that should never host a training camp of any kind: Las Vegas. Just terrible idea. Sad to report that my hometown is deemed boring enough to host NFL's Giants every summer.

5) The ACC basketball tournament is in St Pete next March. Why? What ACC team is within 150 miles of Tampa/St Pete? This decision is so poor, someone connected with the Devil Rays had to come up with it.

4) Fresno State scared a great USC team last November, even leading in fourth quarter before losing 50-42, but counting that game, Bullldogs are 1-7 in their last eight games, losing their last three contests.

3) Padres scored one run in their first two playoff games, as they made Jeff Weaver look good Thursday. Not exactly sure why Mike Piazza didn't play, but if he's going to be a Padre in 2007, they need to find position for young Bard, good hitter.

2) I have the NHL package for free this week on DirecTV, now I'm tempted to buy the damn thing, but once college hoops is underway, I won't be watching much. Plus, with Sirius radio, you get audio of every NBA and NHL game, so thats good.

1) Funny thing; if Twins win Friday, Game 4 of Twins-A's is 4:00 Saturday, on FX. Pretty soon, they'll be televising their games on C-SPAN3. FOX shows no respect for small markets. All they care about are the two New York teams. Would be a funny thing if neither one got to World Series, although Mets appear to be mortal lock for NL crown.

[Udog]

NHL
Pro Hockey Trend Report

NEW JERSEY (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) at CAROLINA (0-0-0-1, 1 pts.) - 10/6/2006, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 6-3 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 6-3-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)




VANCOUVER (1-0-0-0, 2 pts.) at COLUMBUS (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) - 10/6/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 23-17 ATS (+23.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 23-17 ATS (+23.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 23-17 ATS (+23.0 Units) in home games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 26-16 ATS (+43.8 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 3-1 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 3-1-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)




BOSTON (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) at FLORIDA (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) - 10/6/2006, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 179-255 ATS (+179.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 116-132 ATS (+116.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 161-196 ATS (+161.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-2-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)




MONTREAL (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) at BUFFALO (1-0-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/6/2006, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 64-37 ATS (+26.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 64-37 ATS (+21.4 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 64-37 ATS (+64.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 27-13 ATS (+6.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 25-12 ATS (+10.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 5-3 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 5-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
7 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.0 Units)




LOS ANGELES (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) at ANAHEIM (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) - 10/6/2006, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 5-3 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 5-3-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.9 Units)

[Udog]

MLB

Pro Baseball Trend Report

MINNESOTA (96 - 68) at OAKLAND (95 - 69) - 4:05 PM
BRAD RADKE (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 95-69 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 54-36 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 51-28 (+15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
OAKLAND is 42-21 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 87-60 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 71-51 (+16.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 57-39 (+16.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 111-47 (+46.5 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
OAKLAND is 46-34 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 28-19 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 96-68 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 62-41 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 20-28 (-18.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 6-6 (+1.3 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)



BRAD RADKE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
RADKE is 8-8 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.130.
His team's record is 10-11 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-13. (-6.5 units)



DAN HAREN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HAREN is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 0.889.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.2 units)




NY YANKEES (98 - 66) at DETROIT (96 - 68) - 8:05 PM
RANDY JOHNSON (L) vs. KENNY ROGERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 193-136 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 29-35 (-20.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 39-40 (-23.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 170-117 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
JOHNSON is 5-10 (-12.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 97-68 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 59-33 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 89-59 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 67-38 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 60-35 (+17.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ROGERS is 25-9 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 22-2 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 33-11 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 41-16 (+21.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 12-2 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 24-8 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 17-4 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 22-6 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 51-31 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 44-89 (-29.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
DETROIT is 40-64 (-22.5 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.


Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 6-3 (+1.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)



RANDY JOHNSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
JOHNSON is 6-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.56 and a WHIP of 1.104.
His team's record is 6-1 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)



KENNY ROGERS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ROGERS is 0-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 8.78 and a WHIP of 2.171.
His team's record is 0-7 (-7.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.4 units)

[Udog]

MLB

American League Divisional Series
Game Three
TV: ESPN
Oakland leads, 2-0
Oakland at Minnesota, 4:05 EST
Brad Radke (R) vs. Dan Haren (R)


Radke:
Min 16-4 Over Away revenging a loss as a home favorite of -150 or more
Min 25-8 revenging BB home losses

Haren:
2-10 TSR working on 5 or 6 days rest
Oak 0-9 trying to close out a playoff series

[Udog]

MLB

Key Performance Information
MINNESOTA
in all games
96-68 This season | 271-219 Last 3 seasons

when the total is 9 to 9.5
34-32 This season | 103-101 Last 3 seasons

as a road underdog of +125 to +150
6-11 This season | 23-25 Last 3 seasons

in road games
42-39 This season | 123-121 Last 3 seasons

on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5
14-16 This season | 43-51 Last 3 seasons

in October games
1-2 This season | 6-6 Last 3 seasons

when playing on Friday
15-11 This season | 41-37 Last 3 seasons

when playing with a day off
10-7 This season | 28-23 Last 3 seasons

in day games
27-23 This season | 79-76 Last 3 seasons

in games played on a grass field
39-36 This season | 109-114 Last 3 seasons

against right-handed starters
62-41 This season | 184-147 Last 3 seasons

in playoff games
0-2 This season | 1-5 Last 3 seasons

after a loss
35-32 This season | 113-104 Last 3 seasons

when playing against a team with a winning record
41-37 This season | 111-119 Last 3 seasons

when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
21-19 This season | 62-64 Last 3 seasons


OAKLAND
in all games
95-69 This season | 274-216 Last 3 seasons

when the total is 9 to 9.5
54-36 This season | 121-89 Last 3 seasons

as a home favorite of -125 to -150
12-13 This season | 28-34 Last 3 seasons

in home games
49-32 This season | 146-97 Last 3 seasons

at home when the total is 9 to 9.5
31-18 This season | 69-36 Last 3 seasons

in October games
3-0 This season | 6-2 Last 3 seasons

when playing on Friday
15-12 This season | 44-35 Last 3 seasons

when playing with a day off
15-5 This season | 33-21 Last 3 seasons

in day games
42-21 This season | 115-67 Last 3 seasons

in games played on a grass field
87-60 This season | 252-195 Last 3 seasons

against right-handed starters
71-51 This season | 195-163 Last 3 seasons

in playoff games
2-0 This season | 2-0 Last 3 seasons

after a win
57-39 This season | 164-111 Last 3 seasons

after 3 or more consecutive wins
20-14 This season | 58-39 Last 3 seasons

when playing against a team with a winning record
46-34 This season | 132-113 Last 3 seasons

when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
28-19 This season | 72-62 Last 3 seasons

[Udog]

MLB

Key Performance Information
NY YANKEES
in all games
98-66 This season | 300-202 Last 3 seasons

when the total is 9 to 9.5
33-29 This season | 124-82 Last 3 seasons

as a road favorite of -125 to -150
13-11 This season | 39-29 Last 3 seasons

as a road favorite of -150 to -175
10-3 This season | 40-31 Last 3 seasons

in road games
47-34 This season | 134-113 Last 3 seasons

on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5
12-16 This season | 46-48 Last 3 seasons

in October games
1-2 This season | 11-13 Last 3 seasons

when playing on Friday
15-11 This season | 39-40 Last 3 seasons

in games played on a grass field
87-56 This season | 263-173 Last 3 seasons

in night games
64-42 This season | 190-130 Last 3 seasons

against left-handed starters
31-17 This season | 98-53 Last 3 seasons

in playoff games
1-1 This season | 9-9 Last 3 seasons

after a loss
42-23 This season | 124-79 Last 3 seasons

when playing against a team with a winning record
51-31 This season | 137-100 Last 3 seasons

when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
28-18 This season | 78-57 Last 3 seasons


DETROIT
in all games
97-68 This season | 240-249 Last 3 seasons

when the total is 9 to 9.5
59-33 This season | 145-126 Last 3 seasons

as a home underdog of +125 to +150
2-1 This season | 9-19 Last 3 seasons

in home games
46-35 This season | 123-120 Last 3 seasons

at home when the total is 9 to 9.5
32-20 This season | 85-71 Last 3 seasons

in October games
1-2 This season | 2-6 Last 3 seasons

when playing on Friday
18-8 This season | 41-34 Last 3 seasons

in games played on a grass field
89-59 This season | 216-223 Last 3 seasons

in night games
67-38 This season | 160-154 Last 3 seasons

against left-handed starters
33-20 This season | 78-78 Last 3 seasons

in playoff games
1-1 This season | 1-1 Last 3 seasons

after a win
60-35 This season | 126-112 Last 3 seasons

when playing against a team with a winning record
34-41 This season | 115-151 Last 3 seasons

when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
21-28 This season | 59-91 Last 3 seasons

[pm530]

Dunkel Index - Baseball

Dunkel Index – MLB

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

Game 955-956: Minnesota at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Radke) 16.616; Oakland (Haren) 16.560
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2); Neutral

Game 957-958: NY Yankees at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Johnson) 16.857; Detroit (Rogers) 16.407
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+1 1/2); Over

[Udog]

NCAAFB

Pittsburgh @ Syracuse

Syra has won the money in 20 of the last 30 versus Pitt, although they have only posted a record of 3-6 ats the last 9 in this series. The favorite in this series is 5-1 ats the last 6 games and the visiting team has posted a record of 3-7 against the number. Syra has been a money maker of late covering all 5 this year and the last 7 dating back to last season. Orange has in fact covered 17 of their last 24 at the Dome. Pitt is 4-7 ats as “chalk” since 2003.

Arkansas @ Auburn

The “Puppy” has won the money in 6 of the last 9 in this series. Auburn is 11-1 straight up and 9-2-1 ats as SEC home favorites, “Tub” is 9-2 ats as double-digit home chalk, 5-0 ats home vs opponent off a conference game. Hogs are 4-1 ats last 5 as road dogs, 1-6 ats as double-digit road dogs, 2-5 ats on the road off a bye. The host in this series is 8-4 ats the last 12.

Oklahoma State @ Kansas State

KSU has won 27 of their last 36 conference home games and posted a record of 25-11 against the number in those games. KSU 5-1 ats as home chalk OSU is 7-19-1 ats on the conference road and they have also failed in 20 of their last 26 as road “shorts” The host is 6-1-1 ats their last 8 in this series.

LSU @ Florida

The “Puppy” in this heated rivalry has won the money in 6 of the last 9 and 3 of those were outright upsets since 97. The home team in this series is 3-11 against the number the last 14 meetings, Home favorite is 3-13-1 ats. LSU is 5-2 ats as an underdog and they are 14-4-1 ats on the highway since 2003.

Washington @ USC

Huskies are 1-5 ats in their second of back-to-back road games. SC is 5-1 ats last 6 versus Washington the only loss came last season and they are 9-4 ats their last 13 versus the Huskies. SC is 14-6 ats when facing conference foes at home. UW has covered their last 3 this season

Oklahoma @ Texas (Dallas)

The Red River Shootout saw Texas snap a 5 game straight up and against the number losing streak against the Sooners last season. The favorite in this rivalry has been a money burner in 12 of the last 18 meetings. Horns are 62-41 ats as Big 12 favorites, 2-9 ats as a favorite of less than 10 points, Sooners 9-6 ats with rest, 18-12 ats off a straight up win.

[Udog]

MLB
Fri, Oct 6, 2006


Minnesota at Oakland: Oakland -144

Nothing about playing on the road in Oakland will intimidate Brad Radke. Not when he has a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder and a baseball game to win.

The sheer guts of the 33-year-old right-hander will undoubtedly be the story of today’s game. In what’s expected to be the last game of his career if the Twins lose this series, Radke certainly isn’t worried about damaging an already mangled shoulder.

What he should be worried about is the A’s lineup. Oakland’s batters aren’t going intimidate anyone stepping up to the plate, Frank Thomas notwithstanding, but this is a team filled with smart, patient hitters; they’re extremely good at working counts and fouling off bad pitches. Even if they don’t produce hits, they’ll definitely wear you down.

Radke is already worn down, and while he’ll throw every pitch as if it’s his last, chances are one of those pitches actually will be – and bank on it coming sooner rather than later. That leaves a lot of innings for a Twins bullpen that was far and away the best in baseball during the regular season, but has struggled to handle Oakland’s bats late in each of the first two games.

Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire is struggling to create favorable matchups after his starter has left the game. The lights-out Joe Nathan is the only Twins reliever who hasn’t allowed a run in the series and the bullpen has allowed four runs in four innings overall.

New York at Detroit: New York –154

The New York Yankees have set the stage for one of the great postseason performances. Now, all Randy Johnson has to do is pitch, something he hasn’t done since September 23.

Johnson, who was diagnosed with a herniated disc in his lower back, has been in Detroit since Wednesday and has thrown in only two bullpen sessions since giving up five runs in his last three starts of the regular season. The 43-year-old received an epidural after his last appearance and has been resting for tonight’s Game 3 ever since.

"It all depends on Randy," catcher Jorge Posada told Newsday. Johnny Damon added, "I sure hope he`s all right. He hasn`t pitched in a while. I heard his bullpen session went well. But we have to win."

The 6-foot-10 left-hander has been impressive against the Tigers this season, going six shutout innings on May 29 and throwing a three-hit nine-inning performance in a 4-0 New York win on Aug. 31.

"He threw really well in the bullpen (Wednesday)," Yankees pitching coach Ron Guidry said. "As far as the problem he has, the back is always going to be stiff, but I think it`s something that he works through. And if he throws just like he threw in the bullpen, he should throw pretty well (Friday)."

[Udog]

MLB

American League Divisional Series
Game Three
TV: ESPN
Series Tied, 1-1
Detroit at NY Yankees, 8:05 EST
Randy Johnson (L) vs. Kenny Rogers (L)


Johnson:
0-8 TSR in Division Series games
6-11 TSR as a road favorite of -125 to -175

Rogers:
17-4 TSR in night games
22-6 TSR at home pitching off a win

[Udog]

NHL

Friday, October 6th

New Jersey at Carolina, 7:05 EST
New Jersey: 6-12 SU as a road underdog of +150 or less
Carolina: 28-9 SU as a favorite of -200 or less

Vancouver at Columbus, 7:05 EST
Vancouver: 7-16 SU as a road underdog
Columbus: 7-2 SU as a home favorite

Boston at Florida, 7:35 EST
Boston: 13-28 SU in road games
Florida: 18-11 SU as a favorite

(TC) Montreal at Buffalo, 7:35 EST
Montreal: 1-5 SU on Friday nights
Buffalo: 22-8 SU off a road win

Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10:05 EST
Los Angeles: 7-13 SU at Anaheim
Anaheim: 33-17 SU as a favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[pm530]

Dunkel Index - Hockey

Dunkel Index - NHL

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

Game 1-2: New Jersey at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.355; Carolina 13.337
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+1 1/2); Under

Game 3-4: Vancouver at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.561; Columbus 10.460
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+1 1/2); Under

Game 5-6: Boston at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 10.767; Florida 10.982
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+1 1/2); Under

Game 7-8: Montreal at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.080; Buffalo 12.052
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+1 1/2); Over

Game 9-10: Los Angeles at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 10.988; Anaheim 12.350
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over