Tuesday Trends and Indexes 05/29

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Trends and Indexes
Tuesday, May 29

Good Luck on day #149 of 2007!

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

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Six-pack for Tuesday

I am posting the American League East standings, because they are so shocking.
The season will be one-third over in a week; it isn't that early in the season anymore.......

Team__________________ W-L____ Games Behind
Boston Red Sox_____________ 35-15______ ---
Baltimore Orioles____________ 24-27_____ 11.5
Toronto Blue Jays___________ 23-27_____ 12
Tampa Bay Devil Rays________ 21-28_____ 13.5
Bronx Bombers ______________21-28_____ 13.5

A statistic worth considering:
There are 16 teams in the National League. Eight of those 16 teams' entire payrolls are less than the combined salaries of Jeter, Giambi and Rodriguez.

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Tuesday's list of 13: Wrapping up a long sports weekend

13) A's are giving away 15,000 Milton Bradley bobbleheads Tuesday; if the dolls are anything like Bradley, their legs will fall off on Thursday. The guy never plays.

12) When Kyle Petty finished third in the NASCAR race on Sunday night, it was his first top five finish in over ten years. Thats a long time without a finish that good.

11) Someone explain to me why six NL teams had Memorial Day off, while the Blue Jays were home? Memorial Day is a national holiday, for Pete's sake. Let teams have Tuesday off.

10) Appropriate to Memorial Day, 24 Hall of Famers served in World War I, 35 served in the second World War.

9) Bartolo Colon has been pounded his last two starts; if he isn't healthy, Angels are vulnerable. Seattle is the challenger most likely to overtake the Angels, if King Felix is healthy.

8) Mariners scored 50 runs in their last five games.

7) Rangers are 13-2 when they score 7+ runs, 5-30 otherwise.

6) Texas' starting pitchers had a 6.22 ERA through Sunday; it would be the third-worst ERA for a starting staff since 1957.

5) Rangers' bench coach Art Howe was once starting QB for the Wyoming Cowboys.

4) Example #4,123 why it has to be more fun, if less profitable, to play in a smaller market. Eric Chavez' hitting has been poor; he was under .230, but he still got cheered every time he came up to bat Monday, and he responded with a three-run homer. In a bigger city, they would have been booing him for weeks.

After Monday's game, Chavez said when pitcher threw pitch that he hit for the 3-run homer, he heard the catcher say "Oh, no" as the ball was coming in, it was that fat a pitch.

3) Another reason why handicapping baseball is so difficult; Kyle Lohse threw a 105-pitch complete game shutout against Pirates Monday; he was 0-6, 9.75 in his previous six starts.

2) Steve Trachsel got a complete game win Monday, without striking out a batter. He got 17 ground ball outs, 10 in the air.

1) If you had guessed that Chad Gaudin would be second in AL in ERA among starting pitchers, I want you to go to Las Vegas with me, and soon.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Tuesday, May 29

Hot Pitchers
-- Penny is 3-1, 2.58 in his last five starts.
-- Gorzelanny has 1.95 RA in his last five starts. Wells is 1-0, 1.20 in his last two starts.
-- Perez is 3-0, 1.17 in his last three starts. Lincecum is 2-0, 2.45 in his last three starts.
-- Smoltz is 5-1, 1.30 in his last six starts. Brewers are 4-1 in last five Sheets starts.
-- Arizona won last three Owings starts, scoring 21 runs.
-- Cubs won seven of last eight Marquis starts. Marlins are 8-0 with Willis when they score more than three runs.
-- Cardinals are 7-2 in Looper's last nine starts. Lopez was 1-0, 2.12 in three starts, before going on the DL.

-- Pettitte has a 2.22 RA in his last four starts. Marcum is 1-0, 2.84 in his three starts this season.
-- Red Sox are 8-0 in Beckett starts, outscoring foes 61-24.
-- Tigers won last three Bonderman starts by combined 29-11.
-- Guthrie is 1-0, 1.91 in his last four starts.
-- Danks is 3-0, 2.84 in his last three starts. Twins won Bonser's last four starts, scoring 36 runs.
-- ESantana is 3-1, 2.33 at home (0-5, 7.20 on the road).


Cold Pitchers
-- Phillies lost four of Lieber's last five starts.
-- Simontacchi has 5.56 RA in pair of home starts.
-- Belisle is 1-3, 6.75 in his last five starts. Jennings was 0-1, 3.00 in two starts, before going on DL April 9.

-- Sowers is 1-3, 9.00 in his last four starts.
-- Fossum is 1-2, 7.88 in his last three starts.
-- de la Rosa is 0-2, 15.58 in his last two home starts.
-- Feierabend is 2-2, 3.86 in 10 AAA starts, allowing 63 hits in 49 IP; he is only 21 years old.
-- DiNardo makes his '07 start; he is 1-1, 1.83 in relief this season he has made seven big league starts, six for Boston last season (1-2, 7.85). Former Oakland prospect Wood is 0-1, 9.00 in three starts this season.


Totals
-- Under is 6-1 in Phillies' last seven home games.
-- Six of last eight Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven San Diego games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Met games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Braves' last eight games.
-- Astros' last five games all went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1 in the Cubs' last seven games.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven St Louis away games.

-- Seven of last eight Bronx road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten Cleveland road games.
-- Under is 4-2-1 in last seven Detroit road games.
-- Under is 8-2-2 in last twelve Baltimore road games.
-- Six of last seven White Sox road games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Seattle road games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Oakland home games.


Hot Teams
-- Phillies won three of last four games. Arizona won its last five games by combined score of 40-15.
-- Dodgers won four of their last five games. Nationals won six of their last eight games.
-- Pirates won three of their last four games. Padres won six of their last seven games.
-- Mets won eight of their last eleven home games.
-- Colorado won its last six games, allowing total of eleven runs.

-- Twins won five of their last six games.
-- Devil Rays won last two games, scoring 17 runs.
-- Red Sox won nine of their last eleven home games. Indians are 4-1 in their last five games, scoring 31 runs.
-- Toronto won six of its last seven home games.
-- Angels won five of their last six home games. Mariners won six of their last seven games overall.


Cold Teams
-- Reds lost six of their last seven games.
-- Giants lost nine of their last thirteen road games.
-- Braves lost six of their last nine road games. Brewers are 3-12 in their last fifteen games.
-- Astros lost their last eight games, allowing 66 runs.
-- Marlins lost three of their last four games. Cubs lost six of their last eight games.
-- Cardinals lost six in row and eleven of last thirteen on road.

-- Bronx lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Detroit lost last four games, scoring 15 runs.
-- White Sox lost three of their last four games.
-- Orioles lost ten of their last fourteen road games. Royals lost last five games, outscored 45-11.
-- Oakland is 3-5 in its last eight games. Rangers lost their last six games, outscored 40-22.

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Pro Basketball – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Tuesday, May 29

Cleveland has led all three games at half ; they scored 26 points in second half Thursday, but hung on for Game 3 win, can even series here. Sub guard Gibson played 29+ minutes Saturday, as Hughes played only 22+, making both shots he took. The home side is now 6-0 in this round of playoffs. Cavaliers' percentage from floor in this series went up from 37.2% to 40% to 49.3%, so maybe they're getting hang or attack Detroit's defense.

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB
Tips and Trends


Tuesday, May 29

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San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates (7:05 PM ET)
San Diego has won eight of 10 overall, posting a 2.33 ERA over that span. EDGE: PADRES & UNDER
Padres starter David Wells has faced Pittsburgh just twice in his career, losing both games. Only five position players have faced Wells and they are hitting a combined .292. SLIGHT EDGE: PIRATES & OVER
The Padres play their next six games on the road, where they have lost four of six and are 12-12 on the season. EDGE: PIRATES
Pittsburgh piled up 33 runs and 40 hits in three games against the Reds, until being held to five singles and a triple on Monday. EDGE: OVER
The OVER is 12-3-1 in Wells last 16 starts as an underdog.


Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox (7:05 PM ET)
Boston's Josh Beckett had the most wins in the majors before going on the disabled list since May 19 with a right middle finger injury. EDGE: RED SOX
Beckett is 0-2 with a 13.97 ERA in his first two starts against Cleveland. EDGE: INDIANS & OVER
Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis has hit in 20 straight games, raising his average from .280 to .354. EDGE: RED SOX
Cleveland's Jeremy Sowers earned his first win last time out, but posted a 13.15 ERA in his previous three starts. EDGE: OVER
The OVER is 13-3-1 in Beckett's last 17 home starts.
The OVER is 6-1 in Sowers last seven starts overall.


New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays (7:07 PM ET)
New York's 7-2 loss to Toronto dropped baseball's highest-paid team 13 1/2 games behing AL East-leading Boston and into a last-place tie with Tampa Bay. EDGE: BLUE JAYS
Yankees starter Andy Pettitte has allowed three runs or fewer in five straight starts and has pitched at least seven innings in four consecutive outings. He's 10-3 with a 4.35 ERA in 14 career starts against Toronto. EDGE: YANKEES
Blue Jays starter Shaun Marcum is 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA in his first three starts of the season, after beginning the year in the bullpen. EDGE: BLUE JAYS
Marcum is 1-1 with a 7.20 ERA in four career starts against the Yankees. EDGE: YANKEES & OVER
The OVER is 10-1-1 in Pettite's last 12 starts versus the Blue Jays.


San Francisco Giants at New York Mets (ESPN | 7:10 PM ET)
New York starter Oliver Perez has won three straight starts and posted a 1.17 ERA in the process. EDGE: METS & UNDER
The Mets come into this series off a sweep of the Marlins, outscoring them 19-8. EDGE: METS
Perez hasn't fared well against against San Francisco in his career, going 0-4 with a 6.23 ERA in seven starts. BIG EDGE: GIANTS
Giants starter Tim Lincecum has been dominant in three outings since his debut, going 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA and 20 strikeouts in just 22 innings. EDGE: GIANTS & UNDER
The UNDER is 18-6-1 in the Giants last 25 games as an underdog.


Detroit Tigers at Tampa Bay Devil Rays (7:10 PM ET)
Tampa Bay has a major league-leading 18 come-from-behind victories among its 21 wins. EDGE: D-RAYS
Detroit's bullpen has posted a dismal 8.38 ERA during the team's recent skid and opponents have hit .342. EDGE: OVER
Devil Rays starter Casey Fossum has given up five or more earned runs in five of his nine starts and is allowing opponents to hit .317. EDGE: TIGERS & OVER
Tigers starter Jeremy Bonderman is 3-1 with a 1.96 ERA in five career starts against the Devil Rays. EDGE: TIGERS
The OVER is 10-2-2 in Fossum's last 14 home starts.


Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins (8:10 PM ET)
Chicago's John Danks has won three straight starts, allowing only four earned runs adn 17 hits in 18 2/3 innings while walking seven and striking out 12 in those outings. EDGE: WHITE SOX
Danks has pitched well in two starts against Minnesota, going 1-1 wit ha 2.84 ERA. EDGE: WHITE SOX
Twins starter Boof Bonser is 3-0 with a 3.08 ERA in his last six starts, but could easily have more victories if he received some run support. Minnesota has scored two runs or fewer in half of his 10 outings. EDGE: TWINS & UNDER
Minnesota has won five of six, averaging 6.3 runs in that span. EDGE: TWINS & OVER
The Twins are 2-8 in their last 10 games versus a left-handed starter.


Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers (8:10 PM ET)
The Braves are an impressive 9-2 in John Smoltz's 11 starts and the last two have been a couple of his best. The veteran right-hander threw seven scoreless innings in a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday to pick up his 200th victory. EDGE: BRAVES
Smoltz is 3-0 with a 2.45 ERA in 12 career games against Milwaukee. He threw a five-hitter in his last outing against them on August 11, 2006. EDGE: BRAVES & UNDER
Milwaukee has been outscored 27-13 during its season-high six-game losing streak, batting just .200 during that stretch. EDGE: BRAVES
Brewers starter Ben Sheets is 7-3 with a 4.83 ERA in 10 lifetime starts versus the Braves. EDGE: BREWERS & OVER
The Brewers are 4-0 in Sheets' last four starts versus the Braves.


Florida Marlins at Chicago Cubs (8:10 PM ET)
Florida opened an 11-game road trip with a 5-3 victory over the Cubs on Memorial Day. The Marlins were just 6-11 on the road through May 14, but have won six of seven away from Dolphin Stadium since then. EDGE: MARLINS
Marlins starter Dontrelle Willis is 4-1 with a 3.34 ERA in five road starts this season and an impressive 2-1 with a 1.60 ERA in five career starts at Wrigley Field. EDGE: MARLINS
Chicago's Jason Marquis has struggled against Florida in his career, going 4-3 with a 6.83 ERA. EDGE: OVER
The OVER is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Chicago.

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Pro Basketball – Tips and Trends

NBA
Tips and trends


Tuesday, May 29

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#1 Detroit Pistons at #2 Cleveland Cavaliers
Game 4 - Tuesday, May 29th, 8 p.m. Eastern (TNT)

Detroit point guard Chauncey Billups continues to be a major disappointment in this series, as he has totaled 17 turnovers and 14 assists through the first three games. Billups is averaging just 13 points per game in this series, which is just above his career average of 12.1 points against the Cavs. He was much more aggressive in Game 4 but made just 4-of-14 shots from the field, including only 2-of-8 from 3-point range while still turning the ball over five times. Insiders believe Cleveland owns this matchup and should continue to benefit. EDGE: CAVS
Cleveland star LeBron James clearly felt re-energized at home in Game 3, putting together his best performance of the series with 32 points, nine rebounds and nine assists - including an emphatic dunk on Detroit's Rasheed Wallace. Whether or not that carries over into Game 4 remains to be seen, but James made a serious statement back at home that it will be difficult for any team to beat the Cavs on their home court. Cleveland is 5-1 SU at home in the playoffs but just 3-3 ATS. SLIGHT EDGE: CAVS
The Cavs are just 1-5 in their last six games when scoring 85 points or less and have now won their last 13 games when scoring more than 85. The key for Cleveland in Game 4 is to again push the tempo and play better in the second half, when the Pistons have been known to make their move. EDGE: CAVS & OVER
Cleveland is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 against Central Division opponents.
Detroit is 20-8 ATS in its last 28 road games.
Underdog is 11-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
UNDER is 24-4 in the last 28 meetings.


Head-to-Head Recaps

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS (HOME team in CAPS)

RESULTS

Pistons lead 2-1 SU (0-3 ATS)
UNDER 3-0

5/27/07 - Game 3 - CLEVELAND 88, Detroit 82 (ATS winner: Cleve -4 | UNDER 173)
Recap | Boxscore
Summary: This time, LeBron James made sure he didn't have to be involved in a last-second shot, scoring 12 of his game-high 32 points in the fourth quarter to put the Cavs into a more comfortable position down the stretch. James hit a 3-pointer with 2:43 left that put Cleveland up 84-76 and then hit a jumper with 16 seconds remaining to keep his team up four before Drew Gooden's two free throws capped the scoring.

5/24/07 - Game 2 - DETROIT 79, Cleveland 76 (ATS winner: Cleve +5.5 | UNDER 174.5)
Recap | Boxscore
Summary: This game mirrored Game 1 all the way down to the final score. The only difference was that the Cavs exploded for a series-high 34 points in the second quarter to take a commanding 50-38 lead at halftime, and LeBron James took the potential game-winning shot in the final seconds but missed and was not fouled.

5/20/07 - Game 1 - DETROIT 79, Cleveland 76 (ATS winner: Cleve +6.5 | UNDER 177)
Recap | Boxscore
Summary: Ugly is just one of many negative words one could use to describe this game - unless you appreciate defense. The Cavs shot just 37 percent from the field but outrebounded the Pistons 49-41 and forced 16 turnovers, including seven by Detroit point guard Chauncey Billups. That allowed Cleveland to stay in this game throughout, as the team managed to take 14 more shots than the home team. LeBron James had a chance to tie the game for the Cavs in the final seconds but instead chose to pass the ball to a wide-open Donyell Marshall, who missed what could have been the game-winning 3-pointer. Could have been is what everybody talked about afterwards and what Detroit backers felt should have been an easy cover.

SCHEDULE

5/29/07 - Game 4 - Detroit Pistons at CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (TNT | 8 PM ET)
5/31/07 - Game 5 - Cleveland Cavaliers at DETROIT PISTONS (TNT | 8 PM ET)
6/2/07 - Game 6 - Detroit Pistons at CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (TNT | 8:30 PM ET)
6/4/07 - Game 7 - Cleveland Cavaliers at DETROIT PISTONS (TNT | 8 PM ET)

REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

Detroit wins 3-1 SU (2-2 ATS)
UNDER 3-1

4/8/07 - DETROIT 87, Cleveland 82 (ATS winner: Cleve +5.5 | UNDER 181)
3/7/07 - Cleveland 101, DETROIT 97 (ATS winner: Cleve +5 | OVER 179)
2/4/07 - Detroit 90, CLEVELAND 78 (ATS winner: Detroit +2.5 | UNDER 184)
12/27/06 - Detroit 87, CLEVELAND 71 (ATS winner: Detroit +3 | UNDER 184)

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES RECAP: LeBron James scored a season-high 41 points in the third meeting at Detroit to lead Cleveland to its first win against the Pistons since Game 5 of their second-round series last May. That was the only win in the regular-season series for the Cavs, as Detroit won both meetings in Cleveland by an average of 14 points. That lack of a home-court edge along with the Pistons' dominance on the road - where they were an Eastern Conference-best 27-14 - could be the difference.

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Pro Basketball – Long Sheet

NBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, May 29

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DETROIT (63 - 32) at CLEVELAND (59 - 36) - 5/29/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 14-8 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 14-8 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
19 of 22 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Pro Basketball – Short Sheet

NBA
Short Sheet


Tuesday, May 29

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Eastern Conference Playoffs
Conference Finals, Game Four
Detroit Leads, 2-1
TV: TNT
Detroit at Cleveland, 8:05 ET

Detroit:
9-23 ATS away off BB ATS losses
7-19 ATS away after scoring 85 points or less

Cleveland:
13-4 ATS off 3+ Unders
14-5 ATS off BB games allowing 90 points or less

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Baseball - Dunkel Index

MLB
Dunkel Index

LA Dodgers at Washington
Despite injuries to much of the starting rotation, the Nationals have continued to get solid pitching. What has improved lately has been the offense. The Nats return home after a 5-2 road trip that saw Washington hit .310 and average 7 runs per contest against St. Louis and Cincinnati. Overall Washington has now won 12 of its last 17 and looks like a dangerous underdog (+165) coming into tonight's game with the Dodgers according to Dunkel, which has the Nats favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, MAY 29

Game 901-902: Arizona at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Owings) 16.324; Philadelphia (Lieber) 16.730
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-150); Over

Game 903-904: LA Dodgers at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Penny) 16.816; Washington (Simontachi) 17.968
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+165); Under

Game 905-906: San Diego at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Wells) 16.507; Pittsburgh (Gorzelanny) 15.471
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+145); Over

Game 907-908: San Francisco at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 16.969; NY Mets (Perez) 18.512
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-150); Over

Game 909-910: Atlanta at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Smoltz) 16.798; Milwaukee (Sheets) 16.458
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+110); Over

Game 911-912: Cincinnati at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Belisle) 14.700; Houston (Jennings) 14.361
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Houston (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+135); Under

Game 913-914: Florida at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Willis) 15.836; Chicago Cubs (Marquis) 15.521
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-138); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+138); N/A

Game 915-916: St. Louis at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Looper) 15.850; Colorado (Lopez) 16.316
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-112); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+112); Over


Game 917-918: NY Yankees at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pettitte) 15.494; Toronto (Marcum) 15.984
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-165); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+165); Under

Game 919-920: Cleveland at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Sowers) 16.272; Boston (Beckett) 18.330
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-179); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-179); Under

Game 921-922: Detroit at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Bonderman) 18.661; Tampa Bay (Fossum) 13.958
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 4 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-176); 10
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-176); Under

Game 923-924: Baltimore at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Guthrie) 16.097; Kansas City (De La Rosa) 15.249
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-130); Under

Game 925-926: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 17.240; Minnesota (Bonser) 17.721
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-130); Over

Game 927-928: Seattle at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Feierabend) 16.283; LA Angels (Santana) 17.637
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-150); Over

Game 929-930: Texas at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Wood) 14.729; Oakland (Dinardo) 16.233
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Oakland (-154); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-154); Over

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Pro Basketball - Dunkel Index

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Dunkel Index

Detroit at Cleveland
All three games in the series have come down to the final minute and have been decided by what LeBron James has done or hasn't done. In Detroit, James failed on back-to-back last second opportunities, but came through impressively on his home court with a 32-point, 9-rebound and 9-assist performance in the Game Three win (88-82). Meanwhile Detroit continues to help the Cavs out with a sputtering offense that is typified by Chauncey Billups erratic play (17 turnovers in the series thus far). Much will be made out of Larry Hughes' expected absence (foot injury), but he has not been much of a factor in the series (7.7 ppg, 0-3 from 3-point range) and watched from the bench as Daniel Gibson made a number of big plays in his place in the fourth quarter of Game Three. Even with Hughes out, Game Four should still go down to the wire with the outcome likely in James' hands again. At home, that makes Cleveland the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Cavaliers favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-1). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, MAY 29

Game 507-508: Detroit at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 126.252; Cleveland 129.050
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 3; 169 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 1; 171
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-1); Under

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Baseball – Hot Lines

MLB
Hot Lines


Tuesday, May 29

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San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates (-131, 8 ½)

David Wells can’t pitch on the road anymore. The 44-year-old left-hander is 1-2 with an 8.84 ERA in three road starts this season, allowing 18 runs and 33 hits in just 18 innings.

Wells’ legendary control also suffers away from home. He has eight strikeouts and nine walks on the road compared to 21 strikeouts and four walks at home.

His opponent, Tom Gorzelanny, can pitch anywhere. The second year starter has an ERA in 2.60 both at home and one the road. He’s easily been the ace of the Pirates staff this season, going 5-3 with a 2.51 ERA overall.

This is also a bad spot for the Padres. They are heading east after taking five of six in their latest homestand, including all three games from the Milwaukee Brewers just before their series in Pittsburgh.

Pick: Pirates -131


Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals (+148, 8)

Don’t look now, but few teams are hitting hotter than the Nationals. They're averaging seven runs per game over their last six and batting .317 over that time. Washington has also been an unbelievable bet over the last three weeks, going 12-5 in their last 17 despite being an underdog in every game.

Washington is up against Dodgers starter Brad Penny, who struggled in his last road start. The Los Angeles right-hander allowed eight runs, all earned, in his last road start against the Angels. He is 3-1 with a 3.46 ERA in four road starts this season.

The Dodgers are also being outscored by an average of 3.87 to 3.96 on the road this year despite a 12-11 record. Jason Simontacchi will start for the Nationals.

Pick: Nationals +148


Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels (-143, 9 ½)

The only thing better than fading Ervin Santana on the road is backing him at home.

The Angels’ starter is 3-1 with a 2.33 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP in four home starts this season. He is 0-5 with a 9.30 ERA in six road starts.

Because his road starts outweigh his home starts, Santana’s overall numbers hide just how well he pitches at Angel Stadium. His overall numbers show a 6.00 ERA and a 1.63 WHIP.

The Angels are also in a great rebound spot. They are obviously playing well after sweeping the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, but got pounded by the Angels last night in a classic letdown situation. Look for them to rebound today against Triple-A call-up Ryan Feierabend.

Pick: Angels -143

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Baseball – Streaking Pitchers

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Streaking Pitchers


Tuesday, May 29

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HOT

John Smoltz (Atlanta Braves) - There's a ton of value in the Braves tonight with Smoltz taking the hill in Milwaukee at Miller Park against the Brewers. Smoltz is 7-2 on the season with a sparkling 0.87 ERA over his last three starts. During that span, the 200-game winner has only walked three batters in over 20 innings pitched while sporting a 0.82 WHIP. Most importantly, Smoltz has kept the ball in the park for the Braves, who are +107 underdogs tonight. The 1996 NL Cy Young award winner hasn't given up a dinger since May 9.

Tim Lincecum (San Francisco Giants) - Believe the hype on the Giants' 2006 No. 1 draft pick. Lincecum is undefeated in four starts on the year with a 1.64 ERA since May 7. Much like the aforementioned Smoltz, Lincecum has thrived by keeping runners off the bases. With a .210 OBP against and 0.77 WHIP in three trips to the mound, Lincecum is a sharp pick for baseball bettors tonight as the Giants take on the New York Mets. Oddsmakers have San Fran as +138 road underdogs at Shea Stadium.


Cold

Ervin Santana (Los Angeles Angels) - Santana has been brutal this season, especially over the month of May. His 1.72 WHIP has contributed to an 8.04 ERA since May 9, which has contributed to some bad times for Angels backers. The right-hander is also a shaky 1-4 during night games this season with a 5.22 ERA. With the Angels hosting the Seattle Mariners tonight under the lights of Anaheim, it's a gamble to take the Angels as -147 favorites.

Matt Belisle (Cincinnati Reds) - Belisle is enduring a tough stretch after a promising start for the Reds, +122 underdogs tonight against the Houston Astros. In his second year as a starter in Cincinnati, the Reds might be wishing they would have kept this guy in the bullpen. Belisle is 1-2 over his last three outings with a 7.64 ERA and stiff .427 OBP against. It hasn't helped Reds bettors that Belisle is allowing nearly every second batter to reach base during the skid.

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Baseball – Long Sheet

MLB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, May 29

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ARIZONA (30 - 23) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 25) - 7:05 PM
MICAH OWINGS (R) vs. JON LIEBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 106-127 (-40.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 32-21 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 90-94 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 24-15 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 19-10 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 (+2.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MICAH OWINGS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
OWINGS is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JON LIEBER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LIEBER is 1-7 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.10 and a WHIP of 1.521.
His team's record is 1-7 (-7.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.7 units)


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LA DODGERS (29 - 21) at WASHINGTON (21 - 30) - 7:05 PM
BRAD PENNY (R) vs. JASON SIMONTACCHI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 121-139 (-47.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 23-12 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 70-36 (+26.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

BRAD PENNY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PENNY is 11-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.33 and a WHIP of 1.036.
His team's record is 12-6 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-12. (-9.1 units)

JASON SIMONTACCHI vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.


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SAN DIEGO (29 - 21) at PITTSBURGH (22 - 28) - 7:05 PM
DAVID WELLS (L) vs. TOM GORZELANNY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 35-23 (+13.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 40-29 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 58-49 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 30-19 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 58-49 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 29-17 (+14.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-18 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
WELLS is 193-110 (+48.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 95-57 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 73-45 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 127-70 (+33.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 100-43 (+33.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 21-41 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

DAVID WELLS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WELLS is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.857.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TOM GORZELANNY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GORZELANNY is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)


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SAN FRANCISCO (24 - 25) at NY METS (32 - 17) - 7:10 PM
TIME LINCECUM (R) vs. OLIVER PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 100-110 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 100-110 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 32-17 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 23-10 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 99-62 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 32-17 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 49-24 (+20.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 18-5 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 578-456 (+89.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 408-377 (+47.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

TIME LINCECUM vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

OLIVER PEREZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PEREZ is 0-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.702.
His team's record is 1-6 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-5. (-4.3 units)


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ATLANTA (29 - 22) at MILWAUKEE (28 - 23) - 8:05 PM
JOHN SMOLTZ (R) vs. BEN SHEETS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 48-56 (-20.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 106-104 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 65-41 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 65-41 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-10 (+10.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
SMOLTZ is 29-10 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 63-76 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SHEETS is 3-11 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JOHN SMOLTZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SMOLTZ is 3-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 0.783.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

BEN SHEETS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SHEETS is 7-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.83 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 7-3 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.4 units)


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CINCINNATI (19 - 33) at HOUSTON (21 - 29) - 8:05 PM
MATT BELISLE (R) vs. JASON JENNINGS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 19-33 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 10-26 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 9-18 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 19-33 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 9-23 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 7-20 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
CINCINNATI is 296-330 (+43.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 197-198 (+47.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 394-440 (+58.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 22-34 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-29 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 75-84 (-19.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-19 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 2-10 (-9.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
HOUSTON is 21-29 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 261-254 (-55.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-2 (+6.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.7 Units)

MATT BELISLE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BELISLE is 0-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

JASON JENNINGS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
JENNINGS is 2-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.341.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.3 units)


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FLORIDA (24 - 27) at CHICAGO CUBS (22 - 27) - 8:05 PM
DONTRELLE WILLIS (L) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WILLIS is 1-9 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 74-61 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-58 (-23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-27 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-58 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-35 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 112-140 (-49.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-27 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-35 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUIS is 72-78 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 6-14 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 38-52 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 17-25 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

DONTRELLE WILLIS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WILLIS is 2-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.53 and a WHIP of 1.583.
His team's record is 3-5 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MARQUIS is 4-3 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 5.88 and a WHIP of 1.571.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+3.8 units)


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ST LOUIS (20 - 28) at COLORADO (24 - 27) - 9:05 PM
BRADEN LOOPER (R) vs. RODRIGO LOPEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 61-58 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 20-28 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 48-65 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 20-28 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 10-18 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LOPEZ is 70-63 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 35-50 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

BRADEN LOOPER vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

RODRIGO LOPEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LOPEZ is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 2.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)


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NY YANKEES (21 - 28) at TORONTO (23 - 27) - 7:05 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. SHAUN MARCUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 14-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 85-69 (-24.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 12-16 (-9.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 21-28 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 7-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 9-15 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 33-42 (-24.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 5-13 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 133-112 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 43-36 (+22.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 58-31 (+22.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 37-21 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 48-61 (-23.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-0 (+2.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. TORONTO since 1997
PETTITTE is 10-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.73 and a WHIP of 1.496.
His team's record is 14-8 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-15. (-12.4 units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MARCUM is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)


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CLEVELAND (31 - 18) at BOSTON (35 - 15) - 7:05 PM
JEREMY SOWERS (L) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 69-76 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-4 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 35-15 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 36-16 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-35 (+20.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 73-54 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 244-231 (-49.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BOSTON is 278-218 (-50.4 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 CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JEREMY SOWERS vs. BOSTON since 1997
SOWERS is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BECKETT is 0-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 13.96 and a WHIP of 2.275.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)


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DETROIT (29 - 21) at TAMPA BAY (21 - 28) - 7:10 PM
JEREMY BONDERMAN (R) vs. CASEY FOSSUM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 30-28 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 54-54 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 91-95 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 68-64 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 91-95 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
FOSSUM is 13-7 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FOSSUM is 14-8 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 88-55 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 43-23 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 70-31 (+26.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 133-93 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 67-46 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BONDERMAN is 8-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against DETROIT this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JEREMY BONDERMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BONDERMAN is 3-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.96 and a WHIP of 0.873.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.2 units)

CASEY FOSSUM vs. DETROIT since 1997
FOSSUM is 2-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.280.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)


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BALTIMORE (24 - 27) at KANSAS CITY (19 - 33) - 8:10 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 8-26 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-89 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 65-85 (+26.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 7-24 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GUTHRIE is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 2.355.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.


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CHI WHITE SOX (24 - 22) at MINNESOTA (25 - 25) - 8:10 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. BOOF BONSER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 86-61 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 165-95 (+52.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 225-157 (+34.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-23 (+16.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 111-79 (+30.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DANKS is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 0.947.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

BOOF BONSER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BONSER is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)


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SEATTLE (25 - 22) at LA ANGELS (31 - 21) - 10:05 PM
RYAN FEIERABEND (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 49-79 (-27.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 67-45 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 210-152 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SANTANA is 28-10 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 28-10 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 20-6 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 98-97 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 11-5 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 55-46 (+8.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-2 (+2.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)

RYAN FEIERABEND vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

ERVIN SANTANA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SANTANA is 2-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.34 and a WHIP of 1.352.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)


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TEXAS (18 - 33) at OAKLAND (25 - 25) - 10:05 PM
MIKE WOOD (R) vs. LENNY DINARDO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 18-33 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 16-31 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 37-57 (-22.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 121-90 (+22.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 121-98 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 66-48 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 111-88 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-17 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 22-32 (-21.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-49 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

MIKE WOOD vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WOOD is 2-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.64 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 2-0 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

LENNY DINARDO vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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