Tuesday Trends and Indexes 04/10

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Trends and Indexes
Tuesday, April 10

Good Luck on day #100 of 2007!

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.

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Six-Pack for Tuesday

-- Matt Cain had a no-hitter thru six innings in San Diego last night, then lost the game, 1-0.

-- It was first time Padres won a game with two hits since July 19, 1975.

-- Jason Schmidt hurt his hamstring Monday, bad news for the Dodgers.

-- Daniel Cabrera's line for Orioles Monday:
7.1 IP, 7H, no walks, five strikeouts, 122 pitches. Excellent.

-- Real life imitates fiction this week, as Indian-Angel series moves to Milwaukee, to escape snowy Cleveland. Most of the scenes in Major League were filmed at County Stadium in Milwaukee.

-- Mike Hampton makes $14.5M a year, but is now out for a second consecutive year (bad arm); his career may be over.

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Tuesday's list of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........

13) Here in America's second-favorite city, the first nine days in January had an average temperature that was, on average, 6.1 degrees warmer than the first nine days in April. Not good

12) How is it that a guy can hit a double off the wall, the ball could bounce in on the throw to infield, but they give ball to the pitcher and play goes on, but if pitcher bounces a pitch to home plate, the ball immediately comes out of play?

11) Through Sunday's games, Cincinnati hitters had seen the most pitches per at bat (4.23), followed by Pirates (4.07) and the Rangers (4.05).

10) On other side of coin, Bronx batters have seen the fewest (3.24) pitches per at bat, followed by Florida (3.48) and the Dodgers (3.61).

9) Why does Grady Little always seem to have Rudy Seanez in his bullpen? Seems that when Little was managing in the Midwest League in late 80's, Seanez threw a no-hitter against his team.

8) In his 20-year professional career, Seanez has been traded five times, released four times, put on DL 11 times, filed for free agency another 11 times. He has played everywhere from Lake Elsinore to Albuquerque. He should write a book.

7) It is April 10, and the PGA Tour already has 19 guys who have won $1M+ this year. #125 on the money list is a certain Michael Putnam, with $167,510. #126 is JP Hayes ($161,301).

6) NBA's Heads Up Poker Showdown is a great idea; it is like the NCAA tournament, 64-person tournament, set up in four "regions" with players playing heads up to advance to next round. Heads up poker is lot of fun to watch.

5) In last five seasons, A's have won more games than Seattle every year, despite a payroll averaging $31M a year less than M's, but that streak is in jeopardy this year. The A's look old.

4) Dave Duncan has done it again with Braden Looper, who has allowed just three runs in 13 innings in his first couple of major league starts. Duncan is best pitching coach in majors.

3) Bronson Arroyo led NL last year, throwing 110.06 pitches per start. Livan Hernandez (138) threw most pitches in single game last season.

2) John Pelphrey moves from South Alabama to Arkansas, so Razorbacks will adopt Florida-style of play; Mark Turgeon is rumored to be going to Texas A&M, so he's going to be rich and A&M should keep winning.

1) What would happen if no coach could be fired before his contract was up? Would this be so bad? By same token, no coach could leave his school with time left on his contract, unless he was leaving the coaching profession. Wouldn't this be lot better for the sport and the kids playing?

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NHL
Playoff picture

(NHL playoffs start Wednesday night.)


NHL Postseason Breakdown

The NHL's regular season is done - bring on the playoffs. Here's a breakdown of the league's eight postseason series for 2007:

Eastern Conference

Buffalo Sabres (1) vs. New York Islanders (8)

Regular season records: Buffalo 53-22-7, New York 40-30-12
Vegas Stanley Cup odds: Buffalo 5/1, New York 45/1

Season series results:
October 26: Buffalo 3 at New York 0 (Islanders +220, UNDER)
January 1: New York 1 at Buffalo 3 (Sabres -240, UNDER)
January 27: Buffalo 3 at New York 5 (Islanders +160, OVER)
March 30: New York 4 at Buffalo 6 (Sabres -280, UNDER)

Current injuries:
Buffalo: Paul Gaustad (ankle - out for season)
New York: Shawn Bates (sports hernia), Joel Bouchard (hamstring), Rick DiPietro (head), Bruno Gervais (ankle), Radek Martinek (leg), Freddy Meyer (finger), Chris Simon (suspension), Richard Zednik (personal)

New Jersey Devils (2) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (7)

Regular season records: New Jersey 49-24-9, Tampa Bay 44-33-5
Vegas Stanley Cup odds: New Jersey 8/1, Tampa Bay 20/1

Season series results:
January 18: Tampa Bay 3 at New Jersey 2 (Devils -170, PUSH)
January 26: New Jersey 2 at Tampa Bay 0 (Lightning -110, UNDER)
February 11: Tampa Bay 4 at New Jersey 1 (Devils -155, PUSH)
March 22: New Jersey 1 at Tampa Bay 3 (Lightning -140, UNDER)

Current injuries:
New Jersey: None
Tampa Bay: Ryan Craig (knee), Rob DiMaio (concussion)

Atlanta Thrashers (3) vs. New York Rangers (6)

Regular season records: Atlanta 43-28-11, New York 42-30-10
Vegas Stanley Cup odds: Atlanta 22/1, New York 30/1

Season series results:
November 10: New York 5 at Atlanta 2 (Thrashers -150, PUSH)
November 28: Atlanta 5 at New York 4 (Rangers -155, OVER)
January 20: Atlanta 3 at New York 1 (Rangers -140, UNDER)
March 16: New York 1 at Atlanta 2 (Thrashers -155, UNDER)

Current injuries:
Atlanta: Steve Rucchin (head/foot)
New York: Marcel Hossa (knee), Sandis Ozolinsh (knee), Karel Rachunek (knee), Kevin Weekes (quadriceps)

Ottawa Senators (4) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (5)

Regular season records: Ottawa 48-25-9, Pittsburgh 47-24-11
Vegas Stanley Cup odds: Ottawa 6/1, Pittsburgh 20/1

Season series results:
November 10: Ottawa 6 at Pittsburgh 3 (Penguins +105, OVER)
March 6: Pittsburgh 5 at Ottawa 4 (Senators -200, OVER)
March 18: Ottawa 3 at Pittsburgh 4 (Penguins -115, OVER)
April 5: Pittsburgh 3 at Ottawa 2 (Senators -210, UNDER)

Current injuries:
Ottawa: Tom Preissing (groin)
Pittsburgh: Eric Cairns (concussion)

Western Conference

Detroit Red Wings (1) vs. Calgary Flames (8)

Regular season records: Detroit 50-19-13, Calgary 43-29-10
Vegas Stanley Cup odds: Detroit 7/1, Calgary 20/1

Season series results:
November 1: Calgary 2 at Detroit 3 (Red Wings -170, PUSH)
November 17: Detroit 1 at Calgary 4 (Flames -115, PUSH)
February 11: Calgary 4 at Detroit 7 (Red Wings -170, OVER)
March 20: Detroit 1 at Calgary 2 (Flames -120, UNDER)

Current injuries:
Detroit: Todd Bertuzzi (concussion), Chris Chelios (upper body), Dominik Hasek (thigh), Tomas Kopecky (collarbone), Niklas Kronwall (lower back), Henrik Zetterberg (back)
Calgary: Jeff Friesen (upper body), Darren McCarty (hip), Robyn Regehr (knee)

Anaheim Ducks (2) vs. Minnesota Wild (7)

Regular season records: Anaheim 48-20-14, Minnesota 48-26-8
Vegas Stanley Cup odds: Anaheim 5/1, Minnesota 25/1

Season series results:
October 20: Minnesota 1 at Anaheim 2 (Ducks -150, UNDER)
October 27: Anaheim 2 at Minnesota 3 (Wild -130, PUSH)
November 12: Minnesota 2 at Anaheim 3 (Ducks -180, UNDER)
December 31: Anaheim 3 at Minnesota 4 (Wild +100, OVER)

Current injuries:
Anaheim: J-S Giguere (personal), Ric Jackman (back), Todd Marchant (groin)
Minnesota: Pavol Demitra (leg), Manny Fernandez (knee)

Vancouver Canucks (3) vs. Dallas Stars (6)

Regular season records: Vancouver 49-26-7, Dallas 50-25-7
Vegas Stanley Cup odds: Vancouver 10/1, Dallas 12/1

Season series results:
October 23: Vancouver 1 at Dallas 2 (Stars -190, UNDER)
November 6: Dallas 1 at Vancouver 2 (Canucks +120, UNDER)
January 3: Dallas 1 at Vancouver 2 (Canucks -115, UNDER)
February 25: Vancouver 1 at Dallas 2 (Stars -145, UNDER)

Current injuries:
Vancouver: Kevin Bieksa (ankle), Josh Green (knee), Ryan Kesler (hip), Lukas Krajicek (shoulder)
Dallas: Matthew Barnaby (concussion), Jere Lehtinen (lower body), Eric Lindros (groin), Patrik Stefan (hip)

Nashville Predators (4) vs. San Jose Sharks (5)

Regular season records: Nashville 51-23-8, San Jose 51-26-5
Vegas Stanley Cup odds: Nashville 5/1, San Jose 8/1

Season series results:
October 26: San Jose 3 at Nashville 4 (Predators -115, OVER)
December 9: Nashville 1 at San Jose 3 (Sharks -200, UNDER)
February 14: San Jose 0 at Nashville 5 (Predators -155, UNDER)
February 28: Nashville 4 at San Jose 3 (Sharks -150, OVER)

Current injuries:
Nashville: Martin Erat (knee), Vernon Fiddler (arm), Jerred Smithson (leg), Steve Sullivan (back)
San Jose: Bill Guerin (groin), Mark Smith (groin)

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NHL
Long Sheet


Wednesday, April 11

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PITTSBURGH (47-25-0-10, 104 pts.) at OTTAWA (48-25-0-9, 105 pts.) - 4/11/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 47-35 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 47-35 ATS (+8.4 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 47-35 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 31-14 ATS (+13.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 18-15 ATS (+36.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 11-5 ATS (+16.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 105-69 ATS (+242.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 105-69 ATS (-41.2 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 105-69 ATS (+105.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 74-55 ATS (+74.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
OTTAWA is 8-10 ATS (-18.2 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 57-41 ATS (-36.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 16-16 ATS (-16.0 Units) after a division game this season.
OTTAWA is 29-27 ATS (-15.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 5-3-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)


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SAN JOSE (51-26-0-5, 107 pts.) at NASHVILLE (51-23-0-8, 110 pts.) - 4/11/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 6-13 ATS (-9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 19-8 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 24-4 ATS (+28.1 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 12-4 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 7-6 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 7-6-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.4 Units)


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DALLAS (50-25-0-7, 107 pts.) at VANCOUVER (49-26-0-7, 105 pts.) - 4/11/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 16-30 ATS (-20.8 Units) in road games in April games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 49-33 ATS (+83.3 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 49-33 ATS (+10.4 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 49-33 ATS (+49.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 29-14 ATS (+5.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 13-5 ATS (+6.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
VANCOUVER is 13-8 ATS (+22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 48-36 ATS (+8.2 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 48-36 ATS (+8.2 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 48-36 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 28-16 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 14-7 ATS (+21.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 26-37 ATS (+26.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-3 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-3-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.1 Units)


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MINNESOTA (48-26-0-8, 104 pts.) at ANAHEIM (48-20-0-14, 110 pts.) - 4/11/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 16-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-7 ATS (+22.7 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 20-21 ATS (-8.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 3-10 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-3 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-3-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)


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CALGARY (43-29-0-10, 96 pts.) at DETROIT (50-19-0-13, 113 pts.) - 4/12/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 43-39 ATS (-16.0 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 43-39 ATS (-16.0 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 43-39 ATS (-16.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 13-28 ATS (-16.0 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 13-28 ATS (-16.0 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 13-28 ATS (-16.0 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 7-16 ATS (-9.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
CALGARY is 16-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 3-15 ATS (+22.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CALGARY is 5-18 ATS (+27.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 49-14 ATS (+19.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 44-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-10 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 195-163 ATS (-142.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-4 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)


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NY RANGERS (42-30-0-10, 94 pts.) at ATLANTA (43-28-0-11, 97 pts.) - 4/12/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 30-37 ATS (-19.3 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 5-14 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-3 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-3-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)


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TAMPA BAY (44-33-0-5, 93 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (49-24-0-9, 107 pts.) - 4/12/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 16-1 ATS (+14.2 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 43-31 ATS (+0.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 28-14 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-19 ATS (+43.9 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-19 ATS (+43.9 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-19 ATS (+43.9 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-9 ATS (+24.0 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-3 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 5-3-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)


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NY ISLANDERS (40-30-0-12, 92 pts.) at BUFFALO (53-22-0-7, 113 pts.) - 4/12/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 116-66 ATS (+210.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 116-66 ATS (+20.1 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 116-66 ATS (+116.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 44-21 ATS (+17.6 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 7-1 (+5.8 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 7-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.8 Units)


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NHL
NHL playoffs start Wednesday night.

Series odds next to favorite's name.

NY Islanders vs Buffalo -$540
Pittsburgh vs Ottawa -$175
NY Rangers vs Atlanta -$119
Tampa Bay vs New Jersey -$210
Calgary vs Detroit -$265
San Jose vs Nashville -$119
Dallas vs Vancouver -$120
Minnesota vs Anaheim -$185

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Pro Basketball – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Tuesday, April 10th

Celtics lost last three games, by 9,3,7 points, but they covered six of their last seven games. Hawks lost ten of their last twelve games, with six of last eight going over total- they lost 109-88 at Boston in last meeting March 14. Celtics covered seven of last nine road games.

76ers won 100-96 at Conseco March 10 (+3). Indiana won three of last four games, after losing 17 of previous 19 games; six of their last seven games went over the total. Philly is 13-7 in last 20 games, as life without Iverson has proven to be better.

Shaquille O'Neal is going to miss the game (death in his family); Miami lost in OT at home to Bobcats Sunday, 111-103 (-7); nine of their last dozen games stayed under total. Charlotte covered 11 of its last 15 games, winning five of its last seven SU- they're 5-2 vs spread in last seven road games.

Wizards missing Arenas, Butler; they've lost four in row, by 20, 8,5,6 points, after losing in OT to Nets Saturday- 11 of their last 15 games went over total. Jersey lost three of last four on road; they're 2-7 vs spread in last nine games (10-21 in last 31 overall)

Memphis lost last five games, by 27,5,5,12,27, doing a masterful job of making sure they get top odds of landing #1 pick in draft. Sacramento lost thirteen of last sixteen games-- they covered three of last four. Five of their last six games went over total.

Clippers lost in Dallas last night, now tied for last playoff spot with Warriors; LA won seven of last 10, but lost last two, by 3 and 10- they're 11-3 vs spread in last 14 games. Hornets are 4-1 in last five games; they covered eight of their last ten games.

Chicago won seven of last nine games, but covered just two of last seven at home. Knicks lost tough game at home to Detroit last night, their ninth loss in last eleven games (3-8 vs spread in those 11 games). Six of their last eight games went over total.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Tuesday, April 10

Hot Pitchers
-- Marquis allowed one run in six IP in his first '07 start; he was 2-2, 3.45 in four '06 starts vs Houston. .
-- Vargas shut Marlins out for seven innings last September, in a 4-0 win.
-- Hudson allowed one run in seven IP in his first '07 start.
-- Ed Gonzalez is 3-0, 2.37 in his last three starts. Lohse is 1-0, 2.19 in his last two starts.
-- Morris is 1-0, 1.93 in his last two starts.
-- Lopez won his first '07 start, allowing two runs in seven IP.

-- Cardinals were 7-3 in Weaver's last ten '06 starts.
-- Santana is 3-0, 1.23 in his last three starts.
-- Sabathia is 2-0, 1.93 in his last two starts.
-- Greinke allowed two runs in seven IP in first '07 start, a tough 4-1 loss to Boston.
-- Minnesota is 8-3 in Bonser's last eleven starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Sampson allowed three runs in 11 IP in splitting pair of starts last season; this is his first '07 start.
-- Vander Hurk is making first big league start; converted catcher from Holland had Tommy John surgery in '05, and has not been above A ball before this season.
-- Gorzelanny is 1-4, 3.71 in his last six starts. Keisler is making 18th big league start; he has allowed 153 hits in 133 IP in bigs.
-- Chico allowed six runs in four IP in his first big league start.
-- Hensley is 0-1, 4.15 in last three starts vs Giants.
-- Tomko is 1-5, 9.09 in his last seven starts.

-- Beckett won his first start, allowing one run in five IP, but Red Sox lost six of his last seven home starts.
-- Robertson is 1-2, 8.44 in last three starts. Jaret Wright allowed six runs in 2.1 IP in his first '07 start.
-- Towers was 1-9, 9.44 as a starting pitcher last season.
-- Seo is 0-2, 7.03 in his last six starts. Jamey Wright was 1-7, 6.72 in his last thirteen starts for the Giants.
-- Pettitte allowed four runs in four IP in first '07 start, then got in game in relief Sunday, not normal game preparation.
-- Garland is 1-3, 8.13 in his last five starts. Gaudin allowed pair of solo homers in first start at Anaheim, only runs he allowed.

Totals
-- Under is 5-1-1 in Houston games this season.
-- Under is 9-3-1 in last thirteen Vargas starts.
-- Five of seven St Louis games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-1-2 in last eight Hudson starts.
-- Three of last four Lohse starts stayed under the total.
-- Under is 11-0-1 in last dozen Hensley starts.
-- Six of last seven Tomko starts went over the total.

-- Under is 6-2 in last eight Beckett starts.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Sabathia starts.
-- Four of last five Jaret Wright starts went over the total.
-- Over is 7-0-1 in last eight Towers starts.
-- Five of last seven Seo starts went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Bonser starts stayed under the total.
-- Last five Oakland games stayed under the total.

Hot Teams
-- Cardinals won three of last four games, allowing one run in its last two contests.
-- Florida won five of first seven games.
-- Braves won five of their first six games.
-- Arizona won last five games by combined 24-8 margin. Reds won three of their last five games.
-- Colorado is 4-2 in its last six games. Dodgers won four of their last five games.
-- Padres are 5-2, but scored 12 runs in last five games.

-- Angels won five of their first seven games.
-- Toronto is 4-2 to start the season.
-- Rangers won three of last four games.
-- Minnesota won four of its first six games.

Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost three of last four games.
-- Astros lost five of their first seven games.
-- Nationals lost six of their first seven games.
-- Milwaukee lost four of its last five games.
-- Giants are 1-6 for first time since 1980.

-- Indians are 1-2; last official game they played was Wednesday
-- Seattle is 1-2, hasn't played since partial game Friday night. .
-- Royals lost five of their last six games.
-- Tampa Bay lost three of last four games.
-- White Sox are 2-3, and scored eight runs in last three games. A's start season with 3-4 road trip; they scored four runs in last three games.

Q Starts
Q Starts are when pitcher goes up against same team twice in a short period of time. We believe this helps the over.
Tuesday: Giants-Padres.
Season record: 0-1, -110.

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Pro Basketball – Tips and Trends

NBA
Tips and trends


Tuesday, April 10

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Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks (7 PM ET)
Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce has missed five straight games with a sore left elbow and is expected to miss at least one more, according to the team's official web site. The Celtics are 3-26 this season without Pierce in the lineup. EDGE: HAWKS
Al Jefferson, Boston's second-leading scorer at 15.8 points per game, joined Pierce on the sidelines in a 105-98 loss at Indiana on Saturday night. Jefferson has missed three straight games and is not expected to make the trip to Atlanta. EDGE: HAWKS
Atlanta will be without Josh Smith (16.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game), who will serve the first game of a two-game suspension for screaming at head coach Mike Woodson during Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. The Hawks blew a 17-point lead in that game. EDGE: CELTICS
The Hawks have allowed 100 points or more in a season-worst eight straight games, giving up 103.8 points per contest in that span. EDGE: OVER
The OVER is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Atlanta.


Indiana Pacers at Philadelphia 76ers (7 PM ET)
Philadelphia has alternated wins and losses over the last seven contests, keeping its slim playoff hopes alive with six games remaining. The Sixers rallied to beat Atlanta 109-104 in overtime on Sunday. EDGE: PACERS
Sixers star Andre Iguodala is averaging 20.6 points and 8 assists in his last seven games, topping the 20-point mark in each of his last two games against the Pacers. EDGE: SIXERS
The Pacers are 6-1-1 ATS in the last eight meetings in Philadelphia.
The Pacers are 39-13-3 ATS in their last 55 games playing on two days rest.


Miami Heat at Charlotte Bobcats (7 PM ET)
Heat guard Dwyane Wade returned to the lineup on Sunday but displayed rust, going 3-for-9 from the field and 6-of-12 at the foul line for 12 points as Miami lost 111-103 in overtime at home to Charlotte. There's a good chance he bounces back, as he scored 62 points and dished off 24 assists in the previous two meetings this season. SLIGHT EDGE: HEAT
It's uncertain if forward James Posey will travel with the team Tuesday after being arrested for drunken driving on Sunday night. The Heat have won 12 of 18 since Posey joined the starting lineup last month. EDGE: BOBCATS
The OVER is 4-1 in the last five meetings.


New Jersey Nets at Washington Wizards (7 PM ET)
New Jersey starters' Jason Kidd and Vince Carter became the first teammates with triple-doubles in the same game since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen on January 3rd, 1989. EDGE: NETS
The Nets have won four straight over the Wizards and are within two games of sixth-place Washington with six games to go. EDGE: NETS
The Wizards are currently on a four-game skid but haven't dropped five in a row since April 7-14, 2006. SLIGHT EDGE: WIZARDS
The Nets are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 road games.
The Wizards are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB
Tips and Trends


Tuesday, April 10

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Seattle Mariners at Boston Red Sox (2:05 PM ET)
The Red Sox will be playing their home opener at Fenway Park after going 3-3 on the road to start the season. Boston is 13-4 against the Mariners at Fenway since 2002. BIG EDGE: RED SOX
The Mariners have not played in nearly a week due to poor weather in Cleveland that postponed the entire series. They lost 9-0 to Oakland last Wednesday and will give the ball to Jeff Weaver, who will attempt to make his debut with the team for the fourth consecutive time. Weaver is 3-4 with a 6.07 ERA in 13 lifetime appearances vs. Boston. EDGE: RED SOX
Boston has won its last two home openers but has dropped five straight to the Mariners, although all five were played in Seattle. SLIGHT EDGE: RED SOX
The OVER is 8-1 in Seattle's last 9 games following a loss.
The OVER is 7-1 in Seattle's last 8 as an underdog.


Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs (2:20 PM ET)
Chicago starter Jason Marquis is just 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA in four starts at Wrigley Field. The one win came last season during a miserable second half for the former Cardinal, who went 3-10 with a 6.72 ERA in 15 outings after the All-Star break. EDGE: ASTROS
Houston has had a winning record on its first road trip of the year in three of the last four seasons. SLIGHT EDGE: ASTROS
The Astros are 0-4 in their last four games following a win.
The UNDER is 6-1-1 in the last eight meetings.


St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates (7:05 PM ET)
St. Louis starter Randy Keisler is 4-4 with a 6.82 ERA in 51 games - 17 starts - over five major league seasons. EDGE: PIRATES
Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols went 2-for-3 with two runs Monday and is batting .371 with 32 home runs against the Pirates in his career. EDGE: CARDINALS
Monday's gametime temperature was 37 degrees, four degrees colder than it was for the last Steelers home game December 24th, so it wasn't a surprise the Pirates collected only three hits and were shut out for the first time this season. EDGE: UNDER
St. Louis has enjoyed uncanny success at PNC Park, going 35-15, the most wins by any visiting club in the stadium's six-year existance. BIG EDGE: CARDINALS
The Pirates are 4-1 in their last five games as a home favorite.
The OVER is 12-3-2 in umpire Hunter Wendelstedt's last 17 games behind home plate versus St. Louis


Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland Indians (7:05 PM ET)
This series was originally scheduled for Jacobs Field, but after 10 inches of snow led to the postponement of Cleveland's four-game weekend series with the Mariners, the Indians announced that it will be played at Miller Park in Milwaukee. SLIGHT EDGE: ANGELS
Cleveland hasn't played an official game since last Thursday, when the team closed a three-game series against the White Sox at Chicago with a 4-3 loss. EDGE: ANGELS
Los Angeles starter Ervin Santana is 0-2 with a 14.54 ERA in two starts against the Indians, lasting a combined 4 1/3 innings against them. BIG EDGE: INDIANS
The Angels are 28-7 in their last 35 after allowing two runs or less in their previous game.
The OVER is 7-1-1 in the last nine meetings.


New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins (8:10 PM ET)
With Monday's 8-2 victory, the Yankees are now 35-20 at the Metrodome since the start of the 1995 season. EDGE: YANKEES
New York starter Andy Pettitte should neutralize the power of Minnesota MVP first baseman Justin Morneau, as he's allowed the fewest home runs per nine innings among all left-handed pitches since 1995. EDGE: YANKEES
The Twins went 54-27 at the Metrodome last season, which was the best home record in baseball. BIG EDGE: TWINS
The Twins are 11-2 in their last 13 games versus a left-handed starter.
The UNDER is 7-0-1 in Bonser's last eight home starts.


San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres (10:05 PM ET)
San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds hasn't homered in nine at-bats against San Diego starter Clay Hensley. SLIGHT EDGE: PADRES
The Giants are tied for fifth in the National League with four stolen bases. San Francisco didn't swipe four bags last season until their seventh game. SLIGHT EDGE: GIANTS
Giants starter Matt Morris owns a 7-3 lifetime mark and 2.97 ERA in 18 outings against the Padres in his career. EDGE: GIANTS
Heading into Monday night, the Padres pitchers rank second in the National League with a 2.50 ERA and are limiting opponents to a .205 average. EDGE: PADRES & UNDER
The Giants are 7-0 in Morris' last seven starts as a road underdog of +110 to +150
The UNDER is 12-1 in Hensley's last 13 starts versus the National League West.


Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)
Colorado was 2-8 at Dodger Stadium last year and has a 19-45 mark there since 2000. BIG EDGE: DODGERS
Rockies starter Rodrigo Lopez has won at least 14 games in three of the last five seasons, including 15 wins in both 2002 and 2005. EDGE: ROCKIES
Los Angeles starter Brett Tomko owns the lowest ERA at Dodger Stadium among active pitchers with a minimum of 100 innings pitched at Chavez Ravine. EDGE: DODGERS & UNDER
The home team is 11-1 in umpire Dale Scott's last 12 games behind home plate versus Colorado.
The OVER is 6-1 in Tomko's last seven starts overall.

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NHL
Short Sheet


Round 1


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Wednesday, April 11th


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Eastern Conference Playoffs
First Round
Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7:05 EST

Pittsburgh:
14-6 SU off BB Unders
17-8 SU off a home win

Ottawa:
8-0 Under playing with 3+ days rest
32-12 Under in the first round of the playoffs

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Western Conference Playoffs
First Round
Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
San Jose at Nashville, 8:05 EST

San Jose:
6-0 Under off BB Overs
19-6 Under off a combined score of 7+ goals

Nashville:
18-8 SU at home playing with 3+ days rest
8-0 SU at home off BB wins by 2+ goals

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Western Conference Playoffs
First Round
Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Dallas at Vancouver, 10:05 EST

Dallas:
28-18 SU as a road underdog of +200 or less
39-16 SU off a home win

Vancouver:
11-22 SU revenging a loss by one goal
13-23 SU revenging a road loss

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Western Conference Playoffs
First Round
Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Minnesota at Anaheim, 10:35 EST

Minnesota:
15-7 SU away in the second half of the season
18-9 SU off BB wins

Anaheim:
0-4 SU at home off a road win scoring 4+ goals
3-10 SU playing with 3+ days rest


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Thursday, April 12th


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Western Conference Playoffs
First Round
Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Calgary at Detroit, 7:05 EST

Calgary:
1-7 SU away off BB Overs
1-8 SU away off BB losses

Detroit:
49-14 SU off a division game
8-1 SU off a division win by 4+ goals

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Eastern Conference Playoffs
First Round
Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
NY Rangers at Atlanta, 7:05 EST

NY Rangers:
9-17 SU off a road loss by 1 goal
8-15 SU revenging a one-goal loss

Atlanta:
6-0 SU off 5+ Unders
7-1 SU off a home division win

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Eastern Conference Playoffs
First Round
Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Tampa Bay at New Jersey, 7:35 EST

Tampa Bay:
1-4 SU in the first round of the playoffs
7-14 SU at New Jersey

New Jersey:
16-1 SU in April
8-0 SU off a division loss

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Eastern Conference Playoffs
First Round
Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
NY Islanders at Buffalo, 8:05 EST

NY Islanders:
0-7 SU off BB road wins
11-34 SU off a road division win

Buffalo:
30-11 SU off a combined score of 7+ goals
29-11 SU off BB road games

[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel


Colorado at LA Dodgers
The Rockies picked up a solid win over Jason Schmidt and the Dodgers yesterday thanks again to solid pitching which has seen the Colorado starters post a 3-0 record and 2.64 ERA through the first seven games. One of those wins was earned by today's starter, Rodrigo Lopez, who was impressive in his Colorado debut as he gave up only one earned run in seven innings against Arizona last Wednesday. Lopez will face Brett Tomko, who will be making his first start after a mediocre (6-6, 5.12) 2006 campaign. The Rockies look like a good underdog pick (+135) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Colorado favored straight up by 1 1/2 runs. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+135). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 951-952: Houston at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Sampson) 15.551; Chicago Cubs (Marquis) 14.737
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 953-954: Milwaukee at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Vargas) 15.194; Florida (Vanden H) 16.362
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 955-956: St. Louis at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Keisler) 16.897; Pittsburgh (Gorzelanny) 16.079
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+140); Under

Game 957-958: Washington at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Chico) 14.172; Atlanta (Hudson) 17.334
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 3; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-240); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-240); Over

Game 959-960: Cincinnati at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Lohse) 15.590; Arizona (Gonzalez) 18.214
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-140); Under

Game 961-962: San Francisco at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Morris) 15.244; San Diego (Hensley) 16.869
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-135); Under

Game 963-964: Colorado at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Lopez) 17.423; LA Dodgers (Tomko) 15.844
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+135); Under

Game 965-966: Seattle at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Weaver) 15.599; Boston (Beckett) 17.338
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-185); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-185); Under

Game 967-968: LA Angels at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Santana) 18.228; Cleveland (Sabathia) 17.381
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+150); Over

Game 969-970: Detroit at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Robertson) 16.372; Baltimore (Wright) 16.664
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-130); 10
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+130); Under

Game 971-972: Kansas City at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 14.739; Toronto (Towers) 17.170
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 2 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Toronto (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-145); Over

Game 973-974: Tampa Bay at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Seo) 14.607; Texas (Wright) 16.567
Dunkel Line: Texas by 2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-150); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-150); Over

Game 975-976: NY Yankees at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pettitte) 16.451; Minnesota (Bonser) 16.619
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-145); 10
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+145); Under

Game 977-978: Chicago White Sox at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago White Sox (Garland) 16.855; Oakland (Gaudin) 15.688
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-120); Under

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NBA
Short Sheet


Tuesday, April 10th

Boston at Atlanta, 7:05 EST
Boston: 25-9 ATS as a road underdog
Atlanta: 1-7 ATS off BB games scoring 100+ points

Miami at Charlotte, 7:05 EST
Miami: 7-3 Under off a loss as a favorite
Charlotte: 5-1 ATS off a road division win

Indiana at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Indiana: 8-2 Under off 4+ Overs
Philadelphia: 10-2 ATS off BB ATS losses

New Jersey at Washington, 7:05 EST NBATV
New Jersey: 17-6 ATS away off a win by 6 points or less
Washington: 8-21 ATS after scoring 110+ points

Sacramento at Memphis, 8:05 EST
Sacramento: 1-9 ATS as a road favorite of 3 points or less
Memphis: 11-2 Over at home off a loss by 10+ points

LA Clippers at New Orleans, 8:05 EST
LA Clippers: 10-23 ATS as an underdog
New Orleans: 25-11 ATS after playing BB games as an underdog

New York at Chicago, 8:35 EST
New York: 17-10 Under in April
Chicago: 14-3 ATS in April

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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MLB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, April 10

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HOUSTON (2 - 5) at CHICAGO CUBS (3 - 4) - 2:20 PM
CHRIS SAMPSON (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 85-85 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 85-85 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 61-67 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-100 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 74-88 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 110-135 (-45.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-56 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 74-88 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 575-640 (-128.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-49 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 62-71 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 17-27 (-18.6 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 13-24 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 30-36 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 6-13 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CHRIS SAMPSON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SAMPSON is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MARQUIS is 7-4 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.535.
His team's record is 8-7 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+1.1 units)




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MILWAUKEE (3 - 4) at FLORIDA (5 - 2) - 7:05 PM
CLAUDIO VARGAS (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 8-22 (-13.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-55 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-52 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 47-62 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 21-43 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 63-58 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 50-40 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
VARGAS is 24-15 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 15-10 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CLAUDIO VARGAS vs. FLORIDA since 1997
VARGAS is 3-3 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.17 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
NOLASCO is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 22.50 and a WHIP of 4.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)




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ST LOUIS (3 - 4) at PITTSBURGH (4 - 3) - 7:05 PM
RANDY KEISLER (L) vs. TOM GORZELANNY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 103-96 (-28.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 17-28 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 55-67 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 28-37 (-21.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 31-20 (+12.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 53-57 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-35 (-18.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

RANDY KEISLER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

TOM GORZELANNY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.




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WASHINGTON (1 - 6) at ATLANTA (5 - 1) - 7:35 PM
MATT CHICO (L) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HUDSON is 92-37 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 153-83 (+37.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 99-47 (+28.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 164-92 (+35.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 26-20 (+16.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 55-60 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

MATT CHICO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

TIM HUDSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HUDSON is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.63 and a WHIP of 1.120.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)




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CINCINNATI (4 - 3) at ARIZONA (6 - 2) - 9:40 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. EDGAR GONZALEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 385-426 (+60.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 21-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 325-375 (+44.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 243-271 (+32.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 292-322 (+47.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 395-349 (-66.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 103-123 (-38.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 395-349 (-66.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
ARIZONA is 280-257 (-54.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LOHSE is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

EDGAR GONZALEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GONZALEZ is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.714.
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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SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 6) at SAN DIEGO (5 - 2) - 10:05 PM
MATT MORRIS (R) vs. CLAY HENSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 77-91 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 77-91 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 32-18 (+16.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 398-370 (+42.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 561-440 (+88.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 316-287 (+47.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

MATT MORRIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MORRIS is 8-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.257.
His team's record is 11-6 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-8. (-1.0 units)

CLAY HENSLEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HENSLEY is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)




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COLORADO (4 - 3) at LA DODGERS (4 - 3) - 10:10 PM
RODRIGO LOPEZ (R) vs. BRETT TOMKO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 86-140 (-43.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 12-35 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 12-5 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
LOPEZ is 69-62 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 116-137 (-49.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
TOMKO is 10-24 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

RODRIGO LOPEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LOPEZ is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 0.807.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

BRETT TOMKO vs. COLORADO since 1997
TOMKO is 5-8 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 8-9 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-8. (+0.7 units)




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SEATTLE (2 - 1) at BOSTON (3 - 3) - 2:05 PM
JEFF WEAVER (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 69-49 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.
BOSTON is 266-212 (-53.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

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

JEFF WEAVER vs. BOSTON since 1997
WEAVER is 3-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.554.
His team's record is 4-7 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.8 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BECKETT is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.27 and a WHIP of 1.317.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)




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LA ANGELS (5 - 2) at CLEVELAND (2 - 1) - 7:05 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 50-42 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 92-74 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 34-20 (+17.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 81-59 (+29.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 80-85 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 41-67 (-37.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 51-62 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 30-39 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

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

ERVIN SANTANA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SANTANA is 0-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 14.55 and a WHIP of 2.771.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SABATHIA is 3-5 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.526.
His team's record is 3-7 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.8 units)




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DETROIT (3 - 3) at BALTIMORE (3 - 4) - 7:05 PM
NATE ROBERTSON (L) vs. JARET WRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT is 82-43 (+32.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 13-2 (+10.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 55-38 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 99-66 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 71-43 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 56-27 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-35 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

NATE ROBERTSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ROBERTSON is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

JARET WRIGHT vs. DETROIT since 1997
WRIGHT is 5-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.391.
His team's record is 6-6 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.5 units)




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KANSAS CITY (2 - 5) at TORONTO (4 - 2) - 7:05 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. JOSH TOWERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 13-41 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 52-28 (+20.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 33-18 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 117-95 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 39-59 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 52-67 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 51-68 (+23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 42-49 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-20 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
TOWERS is 6-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TOWERS is 6-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TOWERS is 3-13 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

ZACK GREINKE vs. TORONTO since 1997
GREINKE is 0-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.583.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JOSH TOWERS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
TOWERS is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.06 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)




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TAMPA BAY (2 - 4) at TEXAS (3 - 4) - 8:05 PM
JAE SEO (R) vs. JAMEY WRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 21-64 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 18-54 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-46 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 33-88 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 7-25 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

JAE SEO vs. TEXAS since 1997
SEO is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JAMEY WRIGHT vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.




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NY YANKEES (3 - 3) at MINNESOTA (4 - 2) - 8:10 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. BOOF BONSER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 26-27 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 8-15 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 110-86 (-35.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
PETTITTE is 1-6 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 100-71 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 72-46 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 26-15 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PETTITTE is 8-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 10-5 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.1 units)

BOOF BONSER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.




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CHI WHITE SOX (3 - 3) at OAKLAND (3 - 5) - 10:05 PM
JON GARLAND (R) vs. CHAD GAUDIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 99-78 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 56-38 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 52-28 (+16.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 91-69 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 204-138 (+32.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 100-68 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-17 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 81-53 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 147-82 (+46.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 129-75 (+35.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
GARLAND is 29-11 (+17.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 43-23 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 25-12 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JON GARLAND vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GARLAND is 3-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.99 and a WHIP of 1.543.
His team's record is 4-6 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.4 units)

CHAD GAUDIN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.




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[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, April 10th

National League

Houston at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 EST
Chris Sampson (R) vs. Jason Marquis (R)
Sampson: 30-8 Under as a road underdog of +125 to +150
Marquis: 17-27 TSR pitching off a team loss


Milwaukee at Florida, 7:05 EST
Claudio Vargas (R) vs. Ricky Nolasco (R)
Vargas: Milwaukee 13-33 SU away with a line of +125 to -125
Nolasco: Florida 7-2 SU at home vs. Milwaukee

St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 EST
Randy Keisler (L) vs. Tom Gorzelanny (L)
Keisler: St. Louis 25-11 Over off a combined score of 3 runs or less
Gorzelanny: Pittsburgh 15-35 SU vs. left-handed starters

Washington at Atlanta, 7:35 EST TBS
Matt Chico (L) vs. Tim Hudson (R)
Chico: Washington 0-5 SU off 3+ home games
Hudson: 14-6 TSR as a home favorite of -150 or higher


Cincinnati at Arizona, 9:40 EST
Kyle Lohse (R) vs. Enrique Gonzalez (R)
Lohse: 7-22 TSR away pitching off BB team losses
Gonzalez: Arizona 13-2 SU off BB wins by 2 runs or less

San Francisco at San Diego, 10:05 EST
Matt Morris (R) vs. Clay Hensley (R)
Morris: San Francisco 8-22 SU after losing 4 of their last 5 games
Hensley: 11-1 Under vs. division opponents

Colorado at LA Dodgers, 10:10 EST
Rodrigo Lopez (R) vs. Brett Tomko (R)
Lopez: Colorado 12-5 SU away in April
Tomko: 10-24 TSR on Tuesdays



American League

Seattle at Boston, 2:05 EST
Jeff Weaver (R) vs. Josh Beckett (R)
Weaver: Seattle 1-16 SU away off 3+ division games
Beckett: Boston 26-10 Under at home off 4+ games scoring 4 runs or less

LA Angels vs. Cleveland, 7:05 EST in Milwaukee, WI
Ervin Santana (R) vs. CC Sabathia (L)
Santana: Angels 25-10 SU off 3+ division games
Sabathia: Cleveland 22-10 Over vs. AL West opponents

Detroit at Baltimore, 7:05 EST
Nate Robertson (L) vs. Jaret Wright (R)
Robertson: Detroit 24-6 SU as a road favorite of -125 or higher
Wright: Baltimore 17-35 SU vs. left-handed starters


Kansas City at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Zach Greinke (R) vs. Josh Towers (R)
Greinke: 0-11 TSR awy in the first half of the season
Towers: Toronto 8-2 SU at home vs. Kansas City

Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 EST
Jae Seo (R) vs. Jamey Wright (R)
Seo: Tampa Bay 8-31 SU as a road underdog of +125 to +175
Wright: Texas 5-1 Over at home vs. Tampa Bay

New York at Minnesota, 8:10 EST ESPN
Andy Pettitte (L) vs. Boof Bonser (R)
Pettitte: 1-6 TSR in April
Bonser: Minnesota 31-11 SU at home in the first half of the season

Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 10:05 EST WGN
Jon Garland (R) vs. Chad Gaudin (R)
Garland: 29-11 TSR pitching off a team win
Gaudin: Oakland 1-6 SU off 5+ games scoring 4 runs or less


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