Saturday Trends and Indexes 04/14

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NBA
Tips and trends


Saturday, April 14

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Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers (3 PM ET)
The Magic have a 1 1/2-game lead on Indiana for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and have three games left after today. That means a win today would make put them in prime position to clinch a postseason spot. EDGE: MAGIC
The 76ers have won three straight games and have not played Orlando this season with their new lineup. Allen Iverson and Chris Webber were still on the team in the earlier two meetings, both won by Orlando. SLIGHT EDGE: 76ERS
Orlando is 5-12-1 ATS in its last 18 road games.
Philadelphia is 14-6-2 ATS in its last 22 games overall.
Underdog is 20-6 ATS in the last 26 meetings.


Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies (8 PM ET)
The Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA right now, winning eight straight and going 6-2 ATS during that stretch. They are coming off a big win in Oklahoma City last night and are just 8-11-1 ATS when playing without rest this season. SLIGHT EDGE: NUGGETS
The Grizzlies have dropped six straight and have not played since Tuesday. They certainly seem like they don't care how the season ends. "In three games, the season's over with, and that's how I look at it," said guard Chucky Atkins. EDGE: NUGGETS
Denver is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
The OVER is 6-2 in the last 8 home games for Memphis.


Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz (10 PM ET)
The Jazz snapped a season-high five-game losing streak last night in Dallas but remain 1 1/2 games behind Houston for home-court advantage in their first-round playoff series. They have won the last four meetings with Phoenix and are 4-1 ATS in the last five games between the teams. EDGE: JAZZ
The Suns also have something to play for here, as they are just two games up on San Antonio for the #2 seed in the Western Conference. They shot a season-low 38.2 percent from the field last night yet still won their fourth straight game. EDGE: SUNS
Utah is 2-15 ATS in its last 17 games.
The UNDER is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings.
The UNDER is 4-1 in Phoenix's last 5 overall.
The OVER is 5-0 in Utah's last 5 overall.

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NHL
Write-up


Saturday, April 14

Ottawa outshot Penguins 16-4 in first period of Game 1, jumped to 2-0 lead, won 6-3, ending three-game series skid vs Penguins Both teams had two power play goals in Game 1. Senators won 58% of faceoffs. Four of five games between these teams this season went over the total.

Rangers ended 0-10 skid in Game 1's with 4-3 road win in game with only five pwr plays, least of any playoff game so far this spring. Blueshirts had lost three in row vs Atlanta, but now can grab stranglehold in seires with win here. Rangers are now 9-3 in their last dozen games overall.

New Jersey scored twice on three pwr plays, beat Tampa Bay 5-3 in Game 1, just their second win in five games vs Lightning this season. Tampa has now lost 8 of last 13 games. Devils won 57% of the faceoffs in Game 1. Lightning had only 13 shots on goal over first two periods of Game 1.

Islander goalie DiPietro has been cleared to play (concussion); Isles were outshot 22-10 in first two periods of Game 1 (11-1 in first period alone) as Buffalo dominated from start, scoring pair of power play goals in six tries. Buffalo has won four of its five games against Islanders this season.

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NBA
Write-up


Saturday, April 14

Orlando is 5-1 vs spread in game after its last six losses; six of their last eight games went over total, but just two of last seven Sixers' games went over. Magic split pair of home against with 76ers earlier in season. Philly won three in row, covered seven of last ten games.

Hawks have obvious internal issues, as another losing season winds down and Smith is suspended by team for yelling at the coach; they're 2-9 in last 11 games, and lost by 13 at home to a crippled Wiz squad Friday-- 12 of their last 17 games went over total. Cavaliers are 0-7 vs spread in game after last seven wins.

Denver won tough game in Oklahoma City last night, their 8th win in row (6-2 vs spread); Nuggets won last meeting 111-107 in Memphis Feb 26 (-2). Grizzlies lost last six games, by 27,5,5, 12,27,12 points. Six of last nine Nugget games went over total.

Hornets lost by hoop at home last night, ending a 7-0 streak vs spread; they've won five of last seven SU, but face a Houston squad they beat by 12 at home March 25 (+5). Over is 5-2 in last seven Hornet games. Houston won its last three games, by 6,5, 4 points, as they get ready for playoffs.

Milwaukee won by hoop in Boston last night; they're 0-5 vs the spread in game following their last five losses; seven of their last eight games went over total. Bucks lost 97-81 in Charlotte in last meeting, April 30 (+4.5). Bobcats got drilled last night in Chicago, just their third loss in last nine games.

Phoenix beat Lakers last night, while Utah took advantage of a Dallas team getting ready for playoffs. Jazz are 2-16 vs spread in last 18 games, 1-5 SU in last six; their last five games over the total. Phoenix won four in row and seven of last eight games; 4 of their last five stayed under the total.

Portland lost four games in row (by 12,16,4,18 pts) and eight of last 10; they lost last meeting vs Seattle 95-77 on this floor Mar 18 (-3). Sonics lost six of their last seven games, scoring 90,91 points in last two losses. Last three Portland games went over the total.

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Six-Pack for Weekend

-- Slow game Friday: Astros-Phillies, 3:36, 378 pitches for a nine-inning game. Good for the vendors.

-- Fast game Friday:: Tigers- Blue Jays, 2:14, 214 pitches, all in ten innings. Good night for the pitchers, bad for vendors.

-- Carlos Lee became fifth player to hit three homers in a game in Philly's new bandbox of a ballpark.

-- Indians' Carmona has now lost 11 decisions in row.

-- Derrek Lee is now 1-18 in his career vs Reds' closer David Weathers, after striking out in 9th inning Friday.

-- Hey, Carl Pavano's hurt again. Who knew?

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Weekend list of 13: Random thoughts on a windy day......

13) If you like magazines and you want to learn about sports, you read The Sporting News, not Sports Illustrated.

12) Billy Joel is here in Albany Tuesday; tickets for Row K in Section 101 are $80 a pop. Thats an expensive Tuesday night.

11) College football honchos wisely changed clock rules back to what they were in 2005, which will increase amounts of the plays teams run by roughly 14 a game. Good for them.

10) How does the DA in Durham keep his job? Seriously, he tried to ruin lives of three college kids and he gets to keep a high-paying job? Why doesn't Oprah put those three kids on her show and complain how they were falsely prosecuted?

9) Carl Crawford hit inside-park homer Friday night, helping Devil Rays end Santana's long regular season home winning streak, a night after he committed the worst baserunning error I've ever seen by a big leaguer.

8) Tampa was tied 2-2 in 9th Thursday; they had man on first, no one out, when Crawford lines double to rightfield corner, but he tries to stretch it to triple, not knowing that runner in front of him had stopped at third. Zobrist gets in rundown as Crawford stood at third, which was bad, but not as bad as.....

7).......Crawford trying to go back to second as Zobrist is put out between home and third. Crawford gets thrown out, and Rays have bases empty, two out after a double. Inning ends, first Minnesota batter in bottom of ninth homers, game over.

Whoops.

6) NBC has hired the outrageous Don Cherry to work on the Stanley Cup final telecasts; the former Bruins' coach, who is (or at least, he used to be) an advocate of fighting in hockey, could be just what this country needs for NHL telecasts.

5) Last year in major leagues, only ten games were played all season where starting temperature was under 45 degrees. So far, through Thursday's games, there were 32 such games in this month alone.

4) Nationals are the first major league team ever that failed to score a single run in first three innings of any of their first 10 games. That new ballpark they're building down there better be something, to draw fans in to watch this terrible team.

3) When Rangers won in Atlanta Thursday, they snapped a 10-game losing streak in playoff series openers.

2) If Jeremy Shockey and Plaxico Burress won't go to New Jersey for offseason workouts with Eli Manning, why doesn't Eli head to south Florida for workouts? In this day and age, QB and receivers need as much practice as possible.

1) Can I apply for the Hawai'i coaching job? Is it too late?

[Dennis14072]

Thanks Guys, gl today!

[Udog]

Hi, Dennis! Good luck to you, too!

Here's the stuff they just couldn't get out by game tiime. LOL!!

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet


Saturday, April 14


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CINCINNATI (6 - 4) at CHICAGO CUBS (3 - 6) - 1:05 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 114-123 (+31.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 389-427 (+65.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 25-13 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 53-41 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 329-376 (+48.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 197-192 (+54.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 206-186 (+39.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-104 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 0-5 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 0-5 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in home games in April games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 0-5 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1-8 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 0-5 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 0-5 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 0-5 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)



BRONSON ARROYO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ARROYO is 4-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.28 and a WHIP of 1.075.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.8 units)



RICH HILL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HILL is 1-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)




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MILWAUKEE (5 - 4) at ST LOUIS (5 - 4) - 7:10 PM
JEFF SUPPAN (R) vs. KIP WELLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 29-55 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-52 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 23-43 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 9-23 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 56-67 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 105-96 (-26.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
WELLS is 4-12 (-12.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 16-30 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)


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



JEFF SUPPAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SUPPAN is 2-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)



KIP WELLS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
WELLS is 6-6 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.476.
His team's record is 7-10 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-7. (+0.1 units)




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WASHINGTON (2 - 9) at NY METS (7 - 3) - 1:10 PM
SHAWN HILL (R) vs. ORLANDO HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 10-30 (-15.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 112-72 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 57-31 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 39-21 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 110-71 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 84-51 (+22.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.


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



SHAWN HILL vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.



ORLANDO HERNANDEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 2-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.792.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)




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HOUSTON (4 - 5) at PHILADELPHIA (2 - 8) - 3:55 PM
WOODY WILLIAMS (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 251-244 (-56.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
WILLIAMS is 18-9 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 11-5 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 8-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 18-9 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 20-8 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-46 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-47 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 195-177 (-49.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


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



WOODY WILLIAMS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WILLIAMS is 3-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.04 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+3.2 units)



COLE HAMELS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAMELS is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 0.638.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)




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FLORIDA (6 - 4) at ATLANTA (7 - 3) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT OLSEN (L) vs. KYLE DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 86-86 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 63-60 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 379-420 (+28.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ATLANTA is 86-88 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 39-48 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 48-65 (-26.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 44-46 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 20-27 (-14.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 84-87 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 57-64 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 17-27 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)



SCOTT OLSEN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
OLSEN is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 9.48 and a WHIP of 1.783.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)



KYLE DAVIES vs. FLORIDA since 1997
DAVIES is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.545.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)




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SAN FRANCISCO (3 - 7) at PITTSBURGH (4 - 6) - 7:05 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. TONY ARMAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-92 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-92 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-46 (-23.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ZITO is 1-11 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 73-54 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 33-24 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 565-441 (+92.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 317-288 (+47.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ZITO is 13-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 0-6 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 0-6 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in home games in April games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 0-6 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-36 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)



BARRY ZITO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.



TONY ARMAS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.




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COLORADO (5 - 5) at ARIZONA (7 - 4) - 9:40 PM
AARON COOK (R) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 86-142 (-45.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 15-37 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COOK is 10-24 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COOK is 2-16 (-14.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COOK is 10-24 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COOK is 4-15 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 23-15 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 78-91 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 56-63 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 78-91 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 297-264 (-53.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 55-72 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 181-177 (-43.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-1 (+2.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)



AARON COOK vs. ARIZONA since 1997
COOK is 3-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.72 and a WHIP of 1.470.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.6 units)



LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 6-8 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.478.
His team's record is 7-13 (-8.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-9. (-0.3 units)




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SAN DIEGO (6 - 4) at LA DODGERS (7 - 3) - 10:10 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. JASON SCHMIDT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 27-9 (+17.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SCHMIDT is 131-82 (+33.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
SCHMIDT is 87-50 (+32.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 48-41 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 48-41 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 41-30 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.


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



JAKE PEAVY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
PEAVY is 6-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 7-6 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-4.3 units)



JASON SCHMIDT vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SCHMIDT is 10-9 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.437.
His team's record is 14-11 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-16. (-9.9 units)




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DETROIT (6 - 4) at TORONTO (6 - 4) - 1:05 PM
CHAD DURBIN (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 52-29 (+19.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 110-76 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-34 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 58-39 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 30-14 (+16.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-7 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 42-51 (-18.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



CHAD DURBIN vs. TORONTO since 1997
DURBIN is 2-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 3-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)



A.J. BURNETT vs. DETROIT since 1997
BURNETT is 1-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 11.88 and a WHIP of 1.921.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)




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LA ANGELS (6 - 5) at BOSTON (5 - 4) - 3:55 PM
HECTOR CARRASCO (R) vs. CURT SCHILLING (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 93-79 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 148-136 (+34.7 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 82-64 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 51-44 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 132-135 (-37.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
BOSTON is 267-213 (-53.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.


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



HECTOR CARRASCO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.



CURT SCHILLING vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SCHILLING is 4-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.177.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)




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TEXAS (5 - 5) at SEATTLE (3 - 3) - 3:55 PM
VICENTE PADILLA (R) vs. MIGUEL BATISTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BATISTA is 51-34 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 35-15 (+19.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 21-42 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.


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



VICENTE PADILLA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
PADILLA is 1-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.88 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)



MIGUEL BATISTA vs. TEXAS since 1997
BATISTA is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)




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CHI WHITE SOX (5 - 4) at CLEVELAND (4 - 3) - 7:05 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. PAUL BYRD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BYRD is 23-7 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BYRD is 23-7 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 208-139 (+35.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-17 (+19.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 104-69 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-18 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-17 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 189-124 (+32.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-45 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 150-83 (+48.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 132-76 (+37.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 102-71 (+26.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 82-89 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-27 (-18.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 36-41 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 76-80 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 52-66 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-34 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 32-39 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-2 (-0.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)



JOHN DANKS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.



PAUL BYRD vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BYRD is 6-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.233.
His team's record is 7-4 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.8 units)




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KANSAS CITY (3 - 8) at BALTIMORE (5 - 6) - 7:05 PM
ODALIS PEREZ (L) vs. DANIEL CABRERA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 8-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 14-46 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 53-72 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 52-69 (+24.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-36 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



ODALIS PEREZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PEREZ is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.20 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)



DANIEL CABRERA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CABRERA is 3-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 1.435.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)




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TAMPA BAY (4 - 6) at MINNESOTA (6 - 4) - 7:10 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. SIDNEY PONSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 25-66 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 13-48 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 65-44 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 45-47 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 48-53 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 (+1.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)



EDWIN JACKSON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.



SIDNEY PONSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PONSON is 6-8 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 9-12 (-5.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-12. (-4.7 units)




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NY YANKEES (4 - 5) at OAKLAND (5 - 6) - 9:05 PM
DARRELL RASNER (R) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 197-145 (-39.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 29-38 (-23.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 27-31 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 103-79 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 60-39 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 56-29 (+19.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 95-70 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 59-43 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BLANTON is 13-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


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



DARRELL RASNER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.



JOE BLANTON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BLANTON is 0-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 13.49 and a WHIP of 1.961.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)




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MLB
Short Sheet


Saturday, April 14th

National League

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 1:05 EST
Bronson Arroyo (R) vs. Rich Hill (L)
Arroyo: Cincinnati 7-0 Under with a line of +125 to -125
Hill: Cubs 0-6 SU as a favorite

(TC) Milwaukee at St. Louis, 7:10 EST
Jeff Suppan (R) vs. Kip Wells (R)
Suppan: Milwaukee 1-10 SU away off BB wins
Wells: 12-2 Under at home with a line of +125 to -125

Washington at NY Mets, 1:10 EST
Shawn Hill (R) vs. Orlando Hernandez (R)
Hill: Washington 0-9 SU off an Under
Hernandez: 15-5 TSR pitching off BB team wins

Houston at Philadelphia, 3:55 EST FOX
Woody Williams (R) vs. Cole Hamels (L)
Williams: 8-1 TSR in day games
Hamels: Philadelphia 7-14 SU at home vs. NL Central opponents

Florida at Atlanta, 7:05 EST TBS
Scott Olsen (L) vs. Kyle Davies (R)
Olsen: Florida 9-0 Over vs. division opponents
Davies: Atlanta 12-2 SU off a division loss by 6+ runs

San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 7:05 EST
Barry Zito (L) vs. Tony Armas (R)
Zito: 13-5 TSR in road games
Armas: Pittsburgh 0-6 SU at home in April

Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 EST
Aaron Cook (R) vs. Livan Hernandez (R)
Cook: 4-15 TSR pitching on 5 or 6 days rest
Hernandez: Arizona 23-10 Over at home revenging a loss as a home favorite

San Diego at LA Dodgers, 10:10 EST
Jake Peavy (R) vs. Jason Schmidt (R)
Peavy: 14-3 Under on Saturdays
Schmidt: Dodgers 16-3 SU at home after winning 3 of their last 4 games


American League

Detroit at Toronto, 1:05 EST
Chad Durbin (R) vs. AJ Burnett (R)
Durbin: 16-2 Over as an underdog of +150 or higher
Burnett: Toronto 38-17 SU at home off 5+ home games

LA Angels at Boston, 3:55 EST FOX
Hector Carrasco (R) vs. Curt Schilling (R)
Carrasco: Angels 34-14 SU off 4+ road games
Schilling: Boston 15-5 Under after allowing 1 or 0 runs

Texas at Seattle, 3:55 EST FOX
Vicente Padilla (R) vs. Miguel Batista (R)
Padilla: 15-6 TSR with a line of +125 to -125
Batista: Seattle 15-31 SU after scoring 2 runs or less

(TC) Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 1:05 EST WGN
John Danks (L) vs. Paul Byrd (R)
Danks: White Sox 19-8 Under as a road underdog of +125 or less
Byrd: 14-2 TSR at home in the first half of the season

Kansas City at Baltimore, 7:05 EST
Odalis Perez (L) vs. Daniel Cabrera (R)
Perez: Kansas City 7-40 SU away vs. AL East opponents
Cabrera: Baltimore 26-8 SU as a favorite of -125 to -175

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 7:10 EST
Edwin Jackson (R) vs. Sidney Ponson (R)
Jackson: Tampa Bay 9-33 SU as a road underdog of +125 to +175
Ponson: Minnesota 25-8 SU as a home favorite of -125 to -175

NY Yankees at Oakland, 9:05 EST
Darrell Rasner (R) vs. Joe Blanton (R)
Rasner: Yankees 16-6 Over off a one-run loss
Blanton: Oakland 24-8 SU off 3+ Unders

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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MLB
Streaking Pitchers


Saturday, April 14, 2007

HOT

Rich Hill (Chicago Cubs) - Hill came out of the gate this season throwing some serious smoke. His first start may have come against a lackluster Milwaukee Brewers' lineup, but when you toss six strikeouts, no walks and give up just a solo home run, it's a money outing. He'll look to build on that today against another soft lineup in the Cincinnati Reds. The Cubbies are listed as -127 home favorites.

Orlando Hernandez (New York Mets) - Whoever said El Duque's stuff was now non-existant must not have seen him pitch in awhile. The 38-year-old right-hander has been money for the Mets in his first two starts this season, lasting an average of 6 1/2 innings and posting a 1.38 ERA. If he can limit the walks he gives up, Hernandez could be in for a stellar comeback year. He'll square off against Shawn Hill and the Washington Nationals today as a -240 home favorite, a team he's dominated throughout his career.

Jake Peavy (San Diego Padres) - If this year's Padres could offer some run support to Peavy, he would have a 2-0 start on his resume. With a staggering 0.69 ERA and an average of 4 1/2 strikeouts, San Diego's ace has been close to untouchable so far. If history serves him well then tonight's start against the Dodgers should bring in more of the same numbers used to, as he has a 6-1 career record against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Oddsmakers list the Padres as -115 as road favorites.


COLD

Sidney Ponson (Minnesota Twins) - When was the last time you saw something positive about Sidney Ponson? No matter where he takes the mound good things rarely follow. This year is no exception. In his first start against the Yankees he gave up eight earned runs in 5 2/3 innings, managing just two strikeouts. His fortunes may change tonight against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, but don't underestimate the strength of the young D-Rays batters. The Twins are -139 home favorites.

Barry Zito (San Francisco Giants) - The Giants paid a hefty price to get the A's former ace and so far they haven't seen much bang for their buck. Zito's pitching combined with the Giants' lack of hitting has produced an 0-2 start and an 8.18 ERA. His opponents weren't exactly stacked with sluggers either. Even though the Giants are listed as -122 road favorites against the Pirates, don't automatically give Zito the nod.

Odalis Perez (Kansas City Royals) - Starting the season against the Red Sox and the Blue Jays usually doesn't lead to fantastic numbers. However, most teams would like their pitchers to last longer than an average of three innings. Perez has started the year about as poorly as any other starter in the majors, posting a 10.80 ERA and 2.40 WHIP. Perez has enjoyed some success against his opponent tonight, the Baltimore Orioles, but books have paid little attention to that, making him a +161 underdog.

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