Saturday Trends and Indexes 04/21

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Trends and Indexes
Saturday, April 21

Good Luck on day #111 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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Saturday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but............

13) Joe Torre got outmanaged badly as Bronx collapsed late in 7-6 loss at Fenway Friday; how is he left with tying run on base and Kevin Thompson the batter?

12) He has to let Giambi play first base, and stop running for him in 7th inning; the guy makes $17M a year, and he isn't so bad at first base. Hell, he played in Oakland, where foul area is plentiful, so any missed throws are killers. There weren'ta lot of missed throws. Giambi is competent at first base.

11) Huge boost for Boston, getting save out of the Japanese lefty, with Papelbon unavailable for action.

10) Mets are bully team, crushing lousy pitchers, but Hudson kicked their butts Friday. Still think they'll jog in NL East.

9) Poor Charlie Manuel; he managed good game, had 1-0 lead vs Cincinnati team that had one hit thru eight innings, then a two-out homer by Hatteberg ties game, and Reds win it in the 10th. Days are getting shorter in Philly for Charlie.......

8) BJ ryan's injury has already caught to Blue Jays, who lost another game in team's finall at-bat. As much as they've spent to become better, they're not good enough.

7) Texas acquiring Brandon McCarthy for John Danks is total disaster for Rangers; McCarthy allowed 12 runs in last couple starts, lasting total of three innings, while Danks has been the better pitcher, and White Sox got more than Danks in deal.

6) Thats what happens when you hire 20-something kids out of the Ivy League to run your franchise. Brilliant!!! By way of review, McCarthy is a flyball pitcher acquired by a team that plays home games in a small ballpark. I went to a state school, but I knew that McCarthy in a small park was bad news.

5) Colorado has taken to getting groundball pitchers, and it has worked for them, partially negating the thin air of Rocky Mountains. Scouts should focus on guys who can pitch and hit spots, not just guys who can throw it through a wall.

4) Craig Biggio hit his first grandslam in 13 years, breaking up a 2-2 ninth inning tie, as Houston won again, moving on top of NL Central by beating the Brewers. Chad Qualls got 27th out for surging Astros; signing of Clemens is getting closer.

3) It might just be me, but Lou Piniella doesn't look like he is having an awful lot of fun on the north side of Chicago.

2) Buffalo and San Jose advanced in Stanley Cup playoffs; Sabres started season 10-0; could this be the year they win a championship for the first time?

1) Best story of night is Joe Saunders, the only Virginia Tech alum in majors, tossing six shutout innings vs Seattle, as the Halos snapped out of slump with an 8-4 win.

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Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers (1:05 PM ET)
Chicago starter Jose Contreras was 3-2 with a 3.00 ERA versus Detroit in 2006 and is 8-4 with a 3.46 ERA lifetime. EDGE: WHITE SOX
Detroit starter Nate Robertson has struggled in his career against the White Sox, going 4-6 with a 5.08 ERA in 14 career starts. EDGE: WHITE SOX
Robertson led the Majors last season in holding left-handed hitters to just a .181 average against. EDGE: TIGERS
The UNDER is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings.


Atlanta Braves at New York Mets (1:10 PM ET)
Atlanta starter Chuck James is an even 1-1 with a 5.56 ERA in four appearances and two starts against New York in his career. SLIGHT EDGE: METS
James had an inflated 5.83 ERA in eight daytime appearances last season. EDGE: METS & OVER
New York starter Oliver Perez was 1-5 with a 5.48 ERA in nine daytime starts last season. EDGE: BRAVES & OVER
The OVER is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.


St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs (FOX | 3:55 PM ET)
St. Louis starter Anthony Reyes is winless so far in the 2007 MLB campaign, with an 0-2 record and 5.40 ERA. He's 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA in two appearances against the Cubs in his career. EDGE: CUBS
Chicago starter Jason Marquis makes his first start against his former club after signing a free-agent contract in the offseason. Marquis has pitched well at home so far this season, with a 1-1 record and 3.27 ERA. EDGE: CUBS
The Cardinals are in a stretch in which four of their next five games are slated as daytime starts. St. Louis is 5-2 this season in day ball games and 42-21 overall in day games since the beginning of 2006. BIG EDGE: CARDINALS
The Cardinals are 5-0 in the last five meetings.


New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox (FOX | 3:55 PM ET)
New York third baseman Alex Rodriguez blasted two more home runs on Friday night, giving him a MLB-high 12 homers on the year so far. The MLB record for most dingers in April is 14 by Albert Pujols. EDGE: YANKEES
The Yankees have won seven of eight games at Fenway Park, dating back to May 23, 2006. BIG EDGE: YANKEES
Boston starter Josh Beckett has won his first three starts for the second straight season. He's allowed just one run in each of his three starts this season, giving up just 10 total hits in 18 innings. EDGE: RED SOX
The OVER is 21-8 in the last 29 meetings in Boston.


Houston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers (7:05 PM ET)
Houston owns a winning record in nine consecutive seasons over the Brewers, with the only exception being a 1-2 mark versus Milwaukee in 1997. EDGE: ASTROS
Astros starter Wandy Rodriguez is 2-2 with a 4.24 ERA in seven games against the Brewers. SLIGHT EDGE: BREWERS
Milwaukee starter Chris Capuano is 2-3 with a 3.86 ERA in six career starts against the Astros, including 1-0 with a 2.35 ERA in his only start last season. SLIGHT EDGE: BREWERS
The Astros are 1-7 in Rodriguez's last eight starts.


Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds (7:10 PM ET)
Philadelphia starter Cole Hamels has just one career start against Cincinnati in his career, throwing five shutout innings and allowing just one hit. EDGE: PHILLIES
Cincinnati starter Eric Milton is 0-2 with a 5.06 ERA in two home starts this season. EDGE: PHILLIES
The Phillies are 4-1 in the last five meetings in Cincinnati.
The UNDER is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Cincinnati.


San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies (8:05 PM ET)
San Diego starter Clay Hensley is 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA in four games (three starts) at Coors Field. EDGE: PADRES
Hensley is coming off his worst start of his young career, allowing a career-tying 11 hits and a career-high 10 runs in a 12-4 loss on Monday at Wrigley Field. EDGE: ROCKIES & OVER
Colorado starter Jeff Francis made five starts against the Padres last year, losing four of five. EDGE: PADRES
The UNDER is 5-0 in Hensley's last five starts versus the Rockies.


Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels (9:05 PM ET)
Seattle starter Horacio Ramirez is 23-15 with a 3.94 ERA in 52 starts before the All-Star break. EDGE: MARINERS
Angels starter Bartolo Colon is making his first start and appearance with the Angels in 2007. He was 2-0 with a 1.08 ERA in three rehabilitation starts with single-A Rancho Cucamonga. He was also 1-0 with one complete game shutout and a 1.93 ERA in two starts against Seattle last season. EDGE: ANGELS
The Angels are 18-3 in Colon's last 21 starts versus the AL West.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)
Pittsburgh starter Ian Snell is 1-0 with a 5.73 ERA in two starts against Los Angeles in 2006. He's 1-1 with a 7.50 ERA in four career appearances against them. EDGE: OVER
The Dodgers have a 33-11 mark against Pittsburgh since 2001. Los Angeles has won 24 of its last 31 games against the Pirates and five of the last seven meetings. BIG EDGE: DODGERS
Dodgers starter Brad Penny had a tremendous first-half last year, going 10-2 with a 2.91 ERA in 19 starts prior to the All-Star break. This season, Penny is 3-0 with a 0.89 ERA in three starts.
The Pirates are 11-1 in Snell's last 12 starts as a road underdog.
The OVER is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings.

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#6 New Jersey Nets at #3 Toronto Raptors
Game 1 - Saturday, April 21st, 12:30 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)

Experts feel the experience of the Nets could eventually be the difference in the series, but not necessarily right away. New Jersey veterans Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson have made it to the NBA Finals together twice and know the playoffs are a grind. They won't get rattled in situations like this on the road or frustrated by a poor performance. SLIGHT EDGE: NETS
Toronto's Chris Bosh only played in three of the four meetings with the Nets during the regular season and did not dominate when he did play. Bosh averaged just 17 points and 7 rebounds per game vs. New Jersey. EDGE: NETS
The Raptors have one of the top home-court advantages in the NBA. They were 30-11 SU at home during the regular season and 24-16-1 ATS. The fans also got on former Toronto star Vince Carter, who made just 9-of-32 shots in two games there. BIG EDGE: RAPTORS
New Jersey is 4-0 SU & ATS in its last 4 games.
UNDER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Toronto.
UNDER is 20-6 in the last 26 meetings overall.




REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

Series tied 2-2 SU & ATS
UNDER 3-1

2/14/07 - TORONTO 120, New Jersey 109 (ATS winner: Toronto -9.5 | OVER 190)
1/9/07 - NEW JERSEY 101, Toronto 86 (ATS winner: New Jersey -3.5 | UNDER 194.5)
12/15/06 - TORONTO 90, New Jersey 78 (ATS winner: Toronto +2.5 | UNDER 193)
11/1/06 - NEW JERSEY 102, Toronto 92 (ATS winner: New Jersey -7 | UNDER 202)

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES RECAP: This could very well be the best matchup in the first round since each team won two home games en route to splitting the season series. Both meetings in Toronto had players missing for each team, as Chris Bosh missed the first meeting there and Richard Jefferson and Jason Kidd sat out the second. The key could very well be former Raptor Vince Carter, who is a free agent at the end of the year and would love nothing more than to stick it to his former team. However, Carter averaged just 14.5 points in Toronto this season on poor 28 percent shooting. Bosh gives the Raptors a serious advantage inside though and could have a coming-out party in his first playoffs similar to Amare Stoudemire a couple years ago.


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#4 Miami Heat at #5 Chicago Bulls
Game 1 - Saturday, April 21st, 3 p.m. Eastern (ABC)

The Bulls signed center Ben Wallace in the offseason for this series, whether it happened in the first round or any point down the road. Wallace was seen as the final piece of the puzzle following last year's 4-2 series loss to the Heat, but he has only played strong in spurts this season. In fact, he virtually disappeared in the season finale at New Jersey, playing just 25 minutes in a game his team needed to win in order to avoid playing Miami in the first round. Wallace's consistent play against Heat center Shaquille O'Neal will be crucial, and experts doubt he will be able to win this matchup most of the time. SLIGHT EDGE: HEAT
Dwyane Wade's health will be an obvious concern for the Heat, as he played just five games down the stretch of the regular season in an effort to get ready for the playoffs. Wade averaged 14.6 points in those games but did show his ability to take over a game in a 100-96 win over Indiana on April 13th. He scored 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, including two dunks after he said his knee was too sore to elevate. Insiders believe he still has that ability to dominate but remain concerned about whether or not he can perform at a high level for an entire series at this point of his recovery. SLIGHT EDGE: BULLS
Never underestimate a champion, especially one that peaked without its best player. Losing Wade for 23 games caused the Heat to come together and forced others to step up their play. Miami went 16-7 during that stretch and witnessed a re-birth of Shaq as a dominant player as well. This team is very dangerous after pacing itself most of the season and did everything needed to prepare for another run. BIG EDGE: HEAT
Underdog is 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings between the teams.
Miami is 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Chicago.
Chicago is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
UNDER is 8-1 in Chicago's last 9 games vs. Southeast Division opponents.
UNDER is 9-2 in Miami's last 11 road games.




REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

Chicago wins 3-1 SU (2-2 ATS)
OVER/UNDER 2-2

3/7/07 - MIAMI 103, Chicago 70 (ATS winner: Miami +1 | UNDER 184)
1/27/07 - CHICAGO 100, Miami 97 (ATS winner: Miami +7 | OVER 191.5)
12/27/06 - CHICAGO 109, Miami 103 (ATS winner: Chicago -5.5 | OVER 192.5)
10/31/06 - Chicago 108, MIAMI 66 (ATS winner: Chicago +4.5 | UNDER 187)

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES RECAP: Both games in Miami were blowouts, with Chicago spoiling the Heat's ring ceremony by handing a defending NBA champion its worst season-opening loss ever. Miami then returned the favor in the last meeting despite playing without Dwyane Wade. The two meetings in Chicago saw Ben Gordon score a combined 74 points and show just what a difference maker he can be. Gordon totaled just 14 points in the last meeting and needs to be a major factor offensively in order for the Bulls to have any shot at dethroning the champs. Meanwhile, Wade averages just 17.3 points per game lifetime vs. Chicago, and whether or not he can be as aggressive against Kirk Hinrich this time around will be the key to Miami's chances after his return from a serious shoulder injury.


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#8 Orlando Magic at #1 Detroit Pistons
Game 1 - Saturday, April 21st, 7 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)


Former Piston Darko Milicic suffered a sprained ankle in Tuesday's win at Washington, which could hurt Orlando's chances of scoring a victory big time. It's not that Milicic is such a force inside, but his pairing with Dwight Howard allows Howard to be more effective. The size of the duo is about the only advantage the Magic could have in this series, which is why it would be a severe blow. BIG EDGE: PISTONS
Insiders believe Detroit guard Chauncey Billups could be in for a big series here. Billups is in the final year of his contract and could boost his stock significantly after pacing himself during the regular season. He has a huge size advantage over Orlando's Jameer Nelson and should be able to score at will. BIG EDGE: PISTONS
Road team is 11-2-2 ATS in the last 15 meetings between the teams.
Detroit is 16-5-2 ATS in its last 23 games.
OVER is 6-2 in Detroit's last 8 home games.
OVER is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.




REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

Detroit wins 4-0 SU & 3-0-1 ATS
OVER/UNDER 2-2

4/11/07 - DETROIT 104, Orlando 99 (ATS winner: PUSH -5 | OVER 184.5)
2/23/07 - Detroit 94, ORLANDO 89 (ATS winner: Det -2 | UNDER 185)
2/21/07 - DETROIT 110, Orlando 88 (ATS winner: Det -7.5 | OVER 182)
12/8/06 - Detroit 87, ORLANDO 83 (ATS winner: Det +4 | UNDER 186.5)

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES RECAP: The Pistons simply took care of business en route to sweeping the season series. Even the last meeting wasn't close until the fourth quarter, as Detroit built a 13-point lead at the end of the first. Detroit is simply too experienced and matches up well against the Magic at every position except center, with Dwight Howard averaging 21 points and 13.5 rebounds in the four meetings. Still, Howard's best game (26 points, 15 rebounds) came in the most lopsided of the four, so watch for the Pistons to take control of this playoff series early.


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#5 Utah Jazz at #4 Houston Rockets
Game 1 - Saturday, April 21st, 9:30 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)

The Rockets had one of the worst home spread records at 15-25-1 despite going 28-13 SU. In fact, Houston has failed to cover its last five there. SLIGHT EDGE: JAZZ
Insiders are curious to see how this Houston team plays with a break considering the Rockets are just 4-14 ATS on two days of rest this season. SLIGHT EDGE: JAZZ
The Rockets have the two big superstars in this series with swingman Tracy McGrady and center Yao Ming. McGrady has been criticized in the past for failing to step up in the playoffs and will have an excellent opportunity to take his game to the next level here against the Jazz. He scored 44 points in the team's one win over Utah during the regular season without Yao and can take the game over at any time. BIG EDGE: ROCKETS
Utah is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 road games.
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games & 1-8 ATS in its last 9.
OVER is 7-1 in Utah's last 8 games.




REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

Utah wins 3-1 SU & ATS
OVER/UNDER 2-2

4/18/07 - UTAH 101, Houston 91 (ATS winner: Utah -8.5 | UNDER 192.5)
4/1/07 - Utah 86, HOUSTON 83 (ATS winner: Utah +5.5 | UNDER 189.5)
1/5/07 - HOUSTON 100, Utah 86 (ATS winner: Houston -3 | OVER 184.5)
11/1/06 - UTAH 107, Houston 97 (ATS winner: Utah +1.5 | OVER 182.5)

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES RECAP: You can throw out the last meeting between the teams on the last day of the regular season, as Houston stars Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady sat out to rest for the playoffs. Yao also missed Houston's lone win in the season series with a broken leg, so Utah won both meetings when the teams were at full strength. Utah has a slightly better home record, so the home-court edge could be the key in this series for the Rockets even though the Jazz have proven they can win at Houston. This should be one of the most competitve matchups of the first round.

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Calgary Flames at Detroit Red Wings (3 PM ET)
Detroit is 67-15-5 in its last 87 home games versus a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400.
The home team is 8-0 in the last eight meetings.
The UNDER is 5-1-5 in the last 11 meetings.


Vancouver Canucks at Dallas Stars (8 PM ET)
The Canucks are 4-0 in their last four games as a road underdog.
The Stars are 31-11 in their last 42 home games versus a team with a winning road record.
The UNDER is 10-1-1 in the last 12 meetings.

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National League

Atlanta at NY Mets, 1:10 ET
Chuck James (L) vs. Oliver Perez (L)
James: 5-1 TSR as an underdog
Perez: 3-15 TSR 1st half of the season

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 3:55 ET FOX
Anthony Reyes (R) vs. Jason Marquis (R)
Reyes: 8-2 Under vs. division opponents
Marquis: ChC 2-9 in day games

Arizona at San Francisco, 4:05 ET
Edgar Gonzalez (R) vs. Barry Zito (L)
Gonzalez: 15-2 Under as an underdog
Zito: 3-10 TSR as a home favorite of -125 to -150

Houston at Milwaukee, 7:05 ET
Wandy Rodriguez (L) vs. Chris Capuano (L)
Rodriguez: Hou 14-2 Under as a road underdog of +125 to +150
Capuano: 10-1 TSR at home with a money line of -100 to -150

Washington at Florida, 7:05 ET
Matt Chico (L) vs. Anibal Sanchez (R)
Chico: Wash 15-45 Away when the total is 9 to 9.5
Sanchez: Fla 11-0 Over vs. division opponents

Philadelphia at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Cole Hamels (L) vs. Eric Milton (L)
Hamels: Phil 5-2 at Cincinnati
Milton: 9-2 Over as a home underdog of +100 to +125

San Diego at Colorado, 8:05 ET
Clay Hensley (R) vs. Jeff Francis (L)
Hensley: 11-2 Under vs. division opponents
Francis: Col. 8-2 Under in night games

Pittsburgh at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Ian Snell (R) vs. Brad Penny (R)
Snell: 11-5 TSR as a road underdog
Penny: 15-3 Over at home


American League

Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 1:05 ET WGN
Jose Contreras (R) vs. Nate Robertson (L)
Contreras: 13-3 Under as an underdog
Robertson: 16-6 Under as a favorite of -110 or higher

Minnesota at Kansas City, 2:10 ET
Boof Bonser (R) vs. Zach Greinke (R)
Bonser: 8-2 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
Greinke: 23-9 Under at home

NY Yankees at Boston, 3:55 ET FOX
Jeff Karstens (R) vs. Josh Beckett (R)
Karstens: NYY 10-3 Over as an underdog of +125 to +175
Beckett: Bos 7-0 Under as a favorite of -125 to -175

Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Josh Towers (R) vs. Adam Loewen (L)
Towers: 14-3 Under in April
Loewen: 5-1 Under at home when the money line is +125 to -125

Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Paul Byrd (R) vs. Jae Seo (R)
Byrd: 4-18 TSR when the total is 10 or higher
Seo: TB 11-3 Over this season

Oakland at Texas, 8:05 ET
Joe Kennedy (L) vs. Kameron Loe (R)
Kennedy: Oak 16-3 Under Away when the total is 10 or higher
Loe: 14-3 Under in night games

Seattle at LA Angels, 9:05 ET
Horacio Ramirez (L) vs. Bartolo Colon (R)
Ramirez: 9-0 Under as a road underdog of +125 to +175
Colon: 9-18 TSR as a home favorite of -125 to -150

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Eastern Conference Playoffs
Game One
TV: ESPN
New Jersey at Toronto, 12:35 ET

New Jersey:
18-5 ATS away off a win as a home underdog
20-9 ATS off BB games with 5 or less steals

Toronto:
3-13 ATS at home in April
11-24 ATS off a home loss

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Eastern Conference Playoffs
Game One
TV: ABC
Miami at Chicago, 3:05 ET

Miami:
6-17 ATS in April
16-5 Under away off 4+ ATS losses

Chicago:
17-4 ATS in April
23-12 ATS after allowing 105+ points

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Eastern Conference Playoffs
Game One
TV: ESPN
Orlando at Detroit, 7:05 ET

Orlando:
11-3 ATS after winning 4 of their last 5 games
8-0 Under off a division win

Detroit:
4-13 ATS at home off BB ATS wins
7-15 ATS at home after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

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Western Conference Playoffs
Game One
TV: ESPN
Utah at Houston, 9:35 ET

Utah:
8-18 ATS away after playing as a home favorite
1-9 ATS away off BB home wins

Houston:
13-3 ATS off a road loss
52-27 ATS off 3+ ATS losses

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Western Conference Playoffs
First Round, Game Five
Series Tied, 2-2
TV: NBC
Calgary at Detroit, 3:05 ET

Calgary:
1-9 SU away after losing 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
13-30 SU in road games

Detroit:
13-1 SU at home playing their fourth game in seven days
8-1 SU revenging BB losses as a favorite

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Western Conference Playoffs
First Round, Game Six
Vancouver Leads, 3-2
TV: VER
Vancouver at Dallas, 8:05 ET

Vancouver:
13-3 SU off a home loss
32-16 SU in the second half of the season

Dallas:
0-5 SU at home in the first round of the playoffs
2-6 SU at home off BB Unders

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NEW JERSEY (41 - 41) at TORONTO (47 - 35) - 4/21/2007, 12:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 48-33 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW JERSEY is 140-100 ATS (+30.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 44-22 ATS (+19.8 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
TORONTO is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games in April games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-5 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 7-5 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MIAMI (44 - 38) at CHICAGO (49 - 33) - 4/21/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 45-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHICAGO is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 9-7 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 10-7 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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ORLANDO (40 - 42) at DETROIT (53 - 29) - 4/21/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 186-236 ATS (-73.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
ORLANDO is 188-237 ATS (-72.7 Units) in road games since 1996.
ORLANDO is 52-80 ATS (-36.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
ORLANDO is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 81-110 ATS (-40.0 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
DETROIT is 26-17 ATS (+7.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 16-25 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-3 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-2 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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UTAH (51 - 31) at HOUSTON (52 - 30) - 4/21/2007, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 108-134 ATS (-39.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
HOUSTON is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-5 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-4 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KANSAS CITY (4 - 2) at NASHVILLE (3 - 4) - 4/21/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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CHICAGO (5 - 1) at GRAND RAPIDS (2 - 4) - 4/21/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after playing a game on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
GRAND RAPIDS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

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


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DALLAS (7 - 0) at GEORGIA (6 - 1) - 4/21/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.
DALLAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.

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


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NEW ORLEANS (4 - 3) at AUSTIN (2 - 5) - 4/21/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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


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LOS ANGELES (3 - 3) at SAN JOSE (3 - 3) - 4/21/2007, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 110 over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games where the total is greater than or equal to 110 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 3-2 against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 3-2 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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[pm530]

Arena Football League – Write up

AFL
Write-up


Saturday, April 21

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Chicago @ Grand Rapids-- Visiting Rush won five in row before their bye, with three of last four games going over total. Rampage lost four of last five games, with four of the five going over- they are 0-3 if allowing more than 53 points. Chicago is averaging 63.3 ppg over their last four games.

Dallas @ Georgia-- Desperadoes moved to 7-0 with Monday nite win over Philly; their road wins are by 53,12,21 points; so far this season, they've thrown 57 less incomplete passes than their foes an average of eight per game. Georgia is 6-1, with only loss by a point at Columbus; they're 3-0 at home, winning by 9,1,2 points.

Kansas City @ Nashville-- Red-hot Brigade is 3-0 since its bye, scoring 59.7 ppg; they're 4-2, 5-1 vs spread, but this is just their third road game (40-44 @ Colorado, 65-31 @ Vegas). Nashville is 1-3 at home, with only win vs Utah; four of last five Kat games went over total, as Nashville allowed 55+ points in 5 of 6 games.

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[pm530]

Pro Basketball - Dunkel Index

NBA
Dunkel Index


SATURDAY, APRIL 21

New Jersey at Toronto
Vince Carter's return to Toronto finds the Raptors a much better team than when he departed in December of 2004. Toronto won the Atlantic Division for the first time in team history and made it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2002. Sam Mitchell's team also did a good job of protecting the home court with a 30-11 record straight up and 24-16-1 record against the spread, including covering in both home wins over the Nets in the regular season. The Raptors look like a good pick to cover the line (-4 1/2) in Game One according to Dunkel, which has Toronto favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

Game 501-502: New Jersey at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 117.986; Toronto 125.993
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 8; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 4 1/2; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-4 1/2); Over

Game 503-504: Miami at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 116.855; Chicago 122.654
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 6; 180 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 4; 183
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-4); Under

Game 505-506: Orlando at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 117.435; Detroit 126.559
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 9; 182 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 9; 180 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over

Game 507-508: Utah at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 118.670; Houston 125.627
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 7; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 6; 186
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-6); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel


Washington at Florida
The Marlins pounded Washington in the first two games of the season en route to the Nats' 1-8 start that had experts comparing them to the '62 Mets. But since that time Washington has won five of its last eight, while Florida has dropped eight of nine, including six straight. The Nats will go with rookie pitcher Matt Chico, who like the team has settled down after a rocky start and has allowed just two earned runs over his last two starts. He gave up only one run on four hits over five innings in a 5-1 win over Atlanta on Monday. With the Nationals competitive right now, they look like a good underdog pick (+180) against the struggling Marlins according to Dunkel, which has Washington favored straight up by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+180). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

Game 901-902: Atlanta at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (James) 17.525; NY Mets (Perez) 16.874
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+125); Under

Game 903-904: St. Louis at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Reyes) 13.643; Chicago Cubs (Marquis) 15.511
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-140); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-140); N/A

Game 905-906: Arizona at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Gonzalez) 15.468; San Francisco (Zito) 15.651
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-146); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-146); Over

Game 907-908: Houston at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 16.667; Milwaukee (Capuano) 18.464
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 2; 11
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-145); Over

Game 909-910: Washington at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Chico) 15.613; Florida (Sanchez) 15.390
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-180); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+180); Under

Game 911-912: Philadelphia at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.891; Cincinnati (Milton) 13.635
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-130); Under

Game 913-914: San Diego at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Hensley) 13.188; Colorado (Francis) 15.883
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 2 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado (-147); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-147); Under

Game 915-916: Pittsburgh at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Snell) 15.542; LA Dodgers (Penny) 20.591
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 5; 9
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-145); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-145); Over

Game 917-918: Chicago White Sox at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Contreras) 15.308; Detroit (Robertson) 17.366
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-145); Under

Game 919-920: Minnesota at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Bonser) 15.665; Kansas City (Greinke) 14.024
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-120); Over

Game 921-922: NY Yankees at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Karstens) 17.196; Boston (Beckett) 20.851
Dunkel Line: Boston by 3 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-165); 10
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-165); Under

Game 923-924: Toronto at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Towers) 15.825; Baltimore (Loewen) 17.635
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Toronto (-110); 10
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+110); Under

Game 925-926: Cleveland at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Byrd) 16.671; Tampa Bay (Seo) 14.398
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 2 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-140); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-140); Over

Game 927-928: Oakland at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Kennedy) 15.682; Texas (Loe) 15.163
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: Texas (-120); 10
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+120); Over

Game 929-930: Seattle at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Ramirez) 16.108; LA Angels (Colon) 14.720
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+150); Under

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet


Saturday, April 21


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ATLANTA (11 - 5) at NY METS (10 - 5) - 1:10 PM
CHUCK JAMES (L) vs. OLIVER PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 39-48 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 86-91 (-24.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 113-74 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 57-32 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 111-73 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-31 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-1 (+2.3 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

CHUCK JAMES vs. NY METS since 1997
JAMES is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 7.00 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

OLIVER PEREZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PEREZ is 3-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.218.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)




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ST LOUIS (7 - 9) at CHICAGO CUBS (6 - 10) - 3:55 PM
ANTHONY REYES (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 101-92 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 101-92 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 105-97 (-27.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 45-22 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-106 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-51 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 192-182 (-56.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 2-9 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-103 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 577-646 (-134.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-51 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 31-37 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 32-41 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 63-72 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 18-28 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 6-13 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ANTHONY REYES vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
REYES is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MARQUIS is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)




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ARIZONA (10 - 8) at SAN FRANCISCO (7 - 8) - 4:05 PM
EDGAR GONZALEZ (R) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 400-371 (+43.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ZITO is 3-10 (-10.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 2-11 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

EDGAR GONZALEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 12.38 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BARRY ZITO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ZITO is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)




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HOUSTON (9 - 6) at MILWAUKEE (9 - 7) - 7:05 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. CHRIS CAPUANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 253-245 (-54.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.424.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CAPUANO is 2-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.439.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)




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WASHINGTON (6 - 11) at FLORIDA (6 - 10) - 7:05 PM
MATT CHICO (L) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 16-45 (-21.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 12-27 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 (+0.8 Units) against FLORIDA this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

MATT CHICO vs. FLORIDA since 1997
CHICO is 0-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.402.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)




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PHILADELPHIA (4 - 11) at CINCINNATI (9 - 8) - 7:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. ERIC MILTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-25 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
MILTON is 136-125 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILTON is 27-14 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILTON is 90-75 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 179-219 (-66.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 195-188 (-49.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

COLE HAMELS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HAMELS is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ERIC MILTON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MILTON is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.48 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)




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SAN DIEGO (10 - 7) at COLORADO (7 - 10) - 8:05 PM
CLAY HENSLEY (R) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 55-36 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 51-41 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 51-41 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 32-22 (+11.6 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
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 (+1.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

CLAY HENSLEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
HENSLEY is 2-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.433.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-5. (-5.3 units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
FRANCIS is 4-7 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.43 and a WHIP of 1.647.
His team's record is 4-7 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.3 units)




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PITTSBURGH (6 - 9) at LA DODGERS (12 - 5) - 10:10 PM
IAN SNELL (R) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 17-44 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 60-31 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 78-71 (+21.1 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
SNELL is 20-15 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 20-15 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 18-9 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

IAN SNELL vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SNELL is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 2.111.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

BRAD PENNY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
PENNY is 3-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.4 units)




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CHI WHITE SOX (8 - 7) at DETROIT (9 - 7) - 1:05 PM
JOSE CONTRERAS (R) vs. NATE ROBERTSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-37 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 113-79 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 103-68 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 209-142 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-33 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 103-71 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-17 (+19.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-21 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 84-56 (+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 132-77 (+36.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 52-24 (+20.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 101-73 (+23.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 60-109 (-46.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX 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)

JOSE CONTRERAS vs. DETROIT since 1997
CONTRERAS is 8-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.181.
His team's record is 10-6 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-5. (+5.6 units)

NATE ROBERTSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ROBERTSON is 4-6 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.08 and a WHIP of 1.495.
His team's record is 7-7 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.9 units)




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MINNESOTA (10 - 6) at KANSAS CITY (5 - 11) - 2:10 PM
BOOF BONSER (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 54-71 (+25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 42-62 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 106-75 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 68-45 (+18.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 16-47 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.

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

BOOF BONSER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BONSER is 1-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GREINKE is 1-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.181.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.1 units)




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NY YANKEES (8 - 7) at BOSTON (10 - 5) - 3:55 PM
JEFFREY KARSTENS (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 31-31 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 133-135 (-36.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
BOSTON is 182-151 (-45.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BOSTON is 270-213 (-50.6 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 NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

JEFFREY KARSTENS vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSH BECKETT vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BECKETT is 3-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.70 and a WHIP of 1.459.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)




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TORONTO (8 - 8) at BALTIMORE (9 - 7) - 7:05 PM
JOSH TOWERS (R) vs. ADAM LOEWEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 52-30 (+18.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 135-188 (-68.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.

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

JOSH TOWERS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
TOWERS is 5-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.331.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

ADAM LOEWEN vs. TORONTO since 1997
LOEWEN is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 8.18 and a WHIP of 1.909.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)




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CLEVELAND (7 - 6) at TAMPA BAY (6 - 10) - 7:10 PM
PAUL BYRD (R) vs. JAE SEO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 85-90 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 54-66 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-23 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BYRD is 2-10 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 83-86 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 83-86 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 83-86 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-18 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 68-46 (+27.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

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

PAUL BYRD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BYRD is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.70 and a WHIP of 1.567.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

JAE SEO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SEO is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.677.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)




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OAKLAND (9 - 7) at TEXAS (6 - 10) - 8:05 PM
JOE KENNEDY (L) vs. KAMERON LOE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 105-80 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 50-43 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 116-98 (+29.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 40-27 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 97-71 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 78-58 (+16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 62-44 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

JOE KENNEDY vs. TEXAS since 1997
KENNEDY is 0-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 8.10 and a WHIP of 1.620.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

KAMERON LOE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LOE is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)




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SEATTLE (5 - 7) at LA ANGELS (7 - 9) - 9:05 PM
HORACIO RAMIREZ (L) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 23-41 (-19.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 570-542 (-87.2 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 70-51 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 67-71 (-47.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
COLON is 9-18 (-15.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

HORACIO RAMIREZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
RAMIREZ is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.875.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
COLON is 11-9 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 14-10 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-10. (+1.3 units)




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CALGARY (45-31-0-10, 100 pts.) at DETROIT (52-21-0-13, 117 pts.) - 4/21/2007, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 45-41 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 45-41 ATS (-14.9 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 45-41 ATS (-14.9 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 13-30 ATS (+43.5 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 13-30 ATS (+43.5 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 13-30 ATS (+43.5 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 7-18 ATS (+25.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
CALGARY is 16-33 ATS (-17.7 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 3-17 ATS (+26.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CALGARY is 5-20 ATS (+31.3 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-6 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-6-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)




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VANCOUVER (52-27-0-8, 112 pts.) at DALLAS (52-26-0-9, 113 pts.) - 4/21/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 25-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 123-70 ATS (-5.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 30-19 ATS (+2.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 16-10 ATS (+5.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 52-35 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 52-35 ATS (+11.2 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 52-35 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 25-18 ATS (+46.5 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 25-18 ATS (+46.5 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 25-18 ATS (+46.5 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 32-16 ATS (+10.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 12-5 ATS (+18.3 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
VANCOUVER is 11-7 ATS (+20.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
VANCOUVER is 25-22 ATS (+50.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 16-10 ATS (+26.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 53-56 ATS (-66.1 Units) in April games since 1996.
DALLAS is 0-5 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games in the first round of the playoffs over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-6-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
10 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.6 Units)




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NEW JERSEY (52-26-0-9, 113 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (46-35-0-6, 98 pts.) - 4/22/2007, 1:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 7-6 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 7-6-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)




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DETROIT (52-21-0-13, 117 pts.) at CALGARY (45-31-0-10, 100 pts.) - 4/22/2007, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-6 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-6-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)




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