Wednesday Trends and Indexes 05/30

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Trends and Indexes
Wednesday, May 30

Good Luck on day #150 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 Wednesday

I think the great majority of kids have no idea what coaches look for when recruiting high school basketball players, so here is a list of what I think most coaches look for.......

-- What is a player's college skill going to be? Defending? Passing? Shooting? Speed? Rebounding? Getting to loose balls? A kid needs a skill......the kids with multiple skills get the scholarships. Kids with one skill play D-III ball, which is a good level of basketball, just a lot less athletic.

-- Does a player possess toughness? Will he win 50-50 ball on the floor? Will he fight thru screens? Will he box out? Can he stop an opposing player from scoring?

-- How does he play without the ball? 10 guys on the court, only one ball. Solid players know what to do when others have the ball, whether on their team or the other side.

-- That said, we'd be naive to think ball skills don't matter, because they do. Shooting is always marketable, and so is passing. Not only are the teams that pass well the most fun to watch and play on, they also win more than most teams.

-- Do they make their teammates better, or are they all about themselves? College coaches need to win to keep their job, so they don't want destructive people around.....

-- The things that make a good recruit would be similar to in business, when you're hiring an employee; someone who is going to help the group improve, someone with the skills to help the team get better. Finding people like that is what the business or recruiting is all about.

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

13) Nobody pays to get into a ballpark to see an umpire, but don't tell Bob Davidson that; he called a balk in 12th inning at Shea Tuesday, with tying run on 1st. Look at the replay, and tell me what the pitcher did. This rattled Benitez, the pitcher, who then committed another balk with runner on third, and wound up giving up game-winning HR. Players are supposed to decide the outcome, but Davidson had a big role here.

12) Lakers' owner Jerry Buss is 74 years old. The other night he was pulled over by the police at 1am, which is none of my business, but the freakin' guy had a 23-year old woman with him, so he had to be very unhappy when he had to spend the night in jail.

Let me see, I'm 47, and if I asked a 23-year old out, I'd either get spit on or laughed at. Or both. Then again, I don't own the Lakers and drive a gold Mercedes. Such is life.

11) Paul Byrd starts for Indians Wednesday; he has walked three batters all season, while winning five games, an amazing stat. He is big reason why Indians look like a playoff team.

10) Cub OF Angel Pagan is the only major leaguer whose first two big league homers both came on his birthday.

9) Kevin Youkilis has nine consecutive multi-hit games; last Red Sox player to do that was Jim Rice, back in '78.

8) Why is Erwin Santana so much better at home than away from home? It is almost to the point that Angels should think about using another starting pitcher when his turn comes up on road trips.

7) Kansas basketball star Brandon Rush blew his ACL out on Thursday, which is why he withdrew from the NBA Draft; it is also a great reason why you don't hire an agent. If he had hired an agent and then blew his knee out, he'd be a tragedy, a kid the pros didn't want, who couldn't go back to college. As it stands now, he can play college ball, get an education and get that knee back to 100%.

6) Musical genius Weird Al Yankovic is coming to Albany on Friday, and former American Idol winner Ruben Studdard will be here June 14. Who says nothing ever happens here?

5) You wonder just how much more difficult the Michael Vick/ dog fighting thing is going to make it on future draft picks in the NFL? The exhaustive research that is done on these kids, in a billion dollar industry, and no one knew Vick was into all this? What kind of detectives do we have in this country?

4) By the way, in the unlikely event that Vick was to have to sit out part or all of this season as a result of this mess, the backup QBs currently on Atlanta's roster are: DJ Shockley, Joey Harrington and Chris Redman. Quick, someone get Jeff George's number-- the Falcons might need him soon.

3) Quote of the Day: "Miracles do happen, but one has to work very hard for them." Chaim Weizmann (1874-1952)

2) I am waiting for a big league team to hire a pitching coach who will adopt the Japanese pitching philosophies in a major league organization, meaning, less power pitching, a lot more throwing in between starts, and more durable pitchers. With so many guys getting hurt, isn't it an idea worth trying?

1) Matsuzaka is going to be the lightning rod for this; if he is the real deal over a full season, you can expect, in a copycat world, for teams to start leaning in this direction.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Wednesday, May 30

Hot Pitchers
-- Johnson is 2-0, 1.54 in last two starts; he skipped his last turn with an injury.
-- Young is 3-1, 2.45 in his last five starts.
-- Dodgers are 6-0 with Lowe if they score more than three runs. Bacsik is 1-0, 1.98 in two starts for the Nationals.
-- Mets won seven of last nine Glavine starts.
-- Mitre is 2-0, 2.08 in his last four starts. Lilly is 2-2, 2.93 in six starts at Wrigley this season.
-- Astros won last four Rodriguez home starts (2-0, 1.86).

-- Garland is 3-1, 2.86 in his last four starts. Baker is 2-0, 3.29 in his two starts this season.
-- Haren is 5-0, 1.76 in his last eight starts.
-- Indians won last three Byrd starts, scoring 27 runs. Red Sox won last seven Matsuzaka starts, scoring 65 runs.
-- Shields is 1-0, 2.67 in his last four home starts.
-- Bedard has 2.25 RA in his last four starts, but Orioles scored total of 12 runs in his last five outings.
-- Angels won last four Weaver starts (3-0, 2.96).

Cold Pitchers
-- Hudson is 0-2, 8.74 in his last two starts. Brewers are 1-5 in the last six Bush starts (1-4, 7.12).
-- Moyer is 2-2, 6.16 in his last five starts.
-- Maholm is 1-4, 6.82 in his last six starts.
-- Zito is 0-3, 8.47 in his last three road starts.
-- Harang is 1-2, 4.81 in his last five starts.
-- Hirsh is 0-3, 5.65 in his last six starts. Wellemeyer has pitched 185 innings in 119 big league games; this is his first start.

-- Koronka lost his first '07 start 6-1 in Houston, allowing three runs in five innings. It is last game Astros won, 10 days ago.
-- Litsch is 0-2, 7.56 in his last two starts. Clippard is 1-1, 3.60 in two starts for the Bronx Bombers.
-- Robertson is 1-3, 7.08 in his last four starts.
-- Meche is 0-2, 11.58 in his last two starts.
-- Hernandez is 1-1, 4.50 in three starts since coming off the DL.

Totals
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Hudson's last five starts.
-- Under is 6-2 in Phillies' last eight home games.
-- Six of last eight San Diego games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Met games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2 in the Cubs' last eight games.
-- Five of Astros' last six games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight St Louis away games.

-- Seven of last eight White Sox road games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Oakland home games.
-- Eight of last nine Bronx road games stayed under the total.
-- Arena Football analysis is on the NFL page.
-- Six of last seven Matsuzaka starts went over the total.
-- Under is 5-2 in Shields' last seven starts.
-- Under is 9-2-2 in last thirteen Baltimore road games.
-- Five of last six Weaver starts stayed under the total.

Hot Teams
-- Arizona won its last six games by combined score of 51-20.
-- Dodgers won five of their last six games. Nationals won six of their last nine games.
-- Pirates won four of their last five games. Padres won six of their last eight games.
-- Reds won their last two games, allowing one run.
-- Mets won nine of their last twelve home games.
-- Marlins have actually won their last five road games.
-- Colorado won its last seven games, allowing total of 14 runs.

-- Twins won six of their last seven games.
-- Red Sox won ten of their last twelve home games.
-- Toronto won seven of its last eight home games.
-- Angels won six of their last seven home games. Mariners won six of their last eight games overall.

Cold Teams
-- Giants lost ten of their last fourteen road games.
-- Braves lost seven of their last ten road games. Brewers lost 12 of their last sixteen games.
-- Astros lost their last nine games, allowing 68 runs.
-- Phillies lost three of their last four home games.
-- Cubs lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Cardinals lost seven in row and 12 of last 14 on road.

-- Bronx lost five in row, nine of last twelve games.
-- Indians lost first two games in Boston series, scoring 5 runs.
-- Detroit lost four of its last five games. Devil Rays lost five of their last seven home games.
-- White Sox lost four of their last five games.
-- Orioles lost ten of their last fifteen road games. Royals lost last six games, outscored 51-13.
-- Oakland is 3-6 in its last nine games. Rangers lost six of their last seven games, outscored 40-26.

Umpires
-- (Atl-Mil) Last five Dreckman games stayed under the total.
-- (Az-Phil) Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Hoye games.
-- (SD-Pitt) Over is 9-3-1 in last thirteen West games.
-- (LA-Wsh) Six of last nine Guccione games went over total, as favorite won 12 of his last 15 games behind the plate.
-- (SF-NY) Seven of last eight Davidson games went over total.
-- (Fla-Chi) Favorite won six of last seven Reynolds games.
-- (Cin-Hst) Under is 4-0-1 in last five BWelke games.
-- (StL-Col) Underdog is 7-5 in last dozen Nauert games.

-- (Chi-Min) Over is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Reliford games.
-- (Tex-A's) Under is 11-3-1 in Muchlinski games since 2006.
-- (NY-Tor) Over is 4-0-1 in Cooper's last five games.
-- (Clev-Bos) Underdog won last five Marquez games.
-- (Det-TB) Seven of last nine Nelson games stayed under; total of 13 runs scored in his last four games behind dish.
-- (Balt-KC) Underdog is 11-3 in last fourteen Foster games.
-- (Sea-LA) Favorite won last five Montague games.

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Pro Basketball – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Wednesday, May 30

Spurs had 41-20 edge in free throws tried in Game 4 road win, as they took commanding 3-1 series lead; now they can eliminate a Jazz club that has lost 18 in row at Alamo. Spurs had five guys in double figures, Utah just two, as alarming lack of scorers on their second unit was again evident. Jazz shot 42-44-47% from floor in their three losses, 53.2% in their win. Duncan blocked five shots Monday, making it harder for Jazz to shoot 50%.

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Hockey – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Wednesday, May 30

Both Ottawa goals scored on power play, but Anaheim scored three even strength goals, two in final period, including winner with 2:51 left, to grab 1-0 series lead. Ducks outshot Senators in first, third periods by combined 22-10 margin. Ottawa was 2-7 on power play, Anaheim 0-4. This was ninth one-goal game in last eleven Senator games. Ducks outscored foes 5-0 in third period, in their last three games.

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB
Tips and Trends


Wednesday, May 30

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Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers (1:05 PM ET)
Atlanta starter Tim Hudson has lost consecutive starts for the first time this season, allowing 11 runs and 18 hits in 11 1/3 innings. EDGE: BREWERS & OVER
Hudson is 2-1 with a 2.86 ERA in five starts away from Turner Field this season. EDGE: BRAVES
Brewers right-hander Dave Bush is 2-3 with a 5.40 ERA at home this season and comes into this contest a loser of two straight. EDGE: BRAVES & OVER
The Brewers are 6-0 in Bush's last six starts as a home underdog.



Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins (1:10 PM ET)
White Sox right-hander Jon Garland is 7-6 with a 3.96 ERA in 23 career appearances (20 starts) against the Twins. SLIGHT EDGE: WHITE SOX
After losing Garland's first five starts of the season, Chicago has rebounded to win three out of his last four outings. EDGE: WHITE SOX
Minnesota's Scott Baker is 0-1 with a 4.63 ERA in two career starts against Chicago. He's allowed 13 hits and four walks in just 11 2/3 innings of work versus the White Sox. SLIGHT EDGE: WHITE SOX
The Twins have won both games that Baker has started this season, including a 4-3 home victory over the Blue Jays last time out. EDGE: TWINS
The White Sox are 6-1 in Garland's last seven starts versus the Twins.



San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates (7:05 PM ET)
San Diego starter Chris Young is a perfect 2-0 with a 1.08 ERA in two career starts against Pittsburgh. BIG EDGE: PADRES & UNDER
Young has allowed just two runs and nine hits in his last 13 2/3 innings, striking out 15 batters in the process. EDGE: PADRES
Pittsburgh's Paul Maholm is 1-3 with a 5.28 ERA in five home starts this season. He's allowed at least four earned runs in his last three outings at PNC Park. EDGE: PADRES & OVER
The OVER is 16-5-2 in the last 23 meetings in Pittsburgh.



Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox (7:05 PM ET)
Cleveland's Paul Byrd has recorded three straight victories coming into this start, as the Indians have outscored opponents 27-14. EDGE: INDIANS & OVER
Byrd is 3-2 with a 4.54 ERA in six career starts against the Red Sox. SLIGHT EDGE: INDIANS
Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is a solid 3-1 at Fenway Park this season despite having an inflated 5.00 ERA. EDGE: RED SOX & OVER
Boston has won seven straight games with Matsuzaka on the mound, scoring an incredible 65 runs in the process. BIG EDGE: RED SOX & OVER
The Red Sox are 22-4 in their last 26 games as a favorite.



Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies (7:05 PM ET)
Diamondbacks starter Randy Johnson has tallied his first two wins of the season in his last two outings, allowing just two earned runs in 11 2/3 innings of work. EDGE: D-BACKS
Johnson is a rock solid 8-3 with a 2.57 ERA in 17 career starts against Philadelphia. EDGE: D-BACKS & UNDER
Philadelphia's Jamie Moyer is an even 1-1 with a 5.87 ERA in four home starts this season. In his last start at Citizen Bank Ball Park, he allowed a season-high seven runs against Toronto. EDGE: OVER
Moyer is 1-0 with a 3.21 ERA in two career starts against Arizona. EDGE: PHILLIES
The Phillies are 10-2 in Moyer's last 12 starts as a favorite.



San Francisco Giants at New York Mets (7:10 PM ET)
Giants starter Barry Zito is 1-3 with a 6.26 ERA in four road starts this season. He was rocked for a season-high seven earned runs against the Athletics in his last outing away from San Francisco. BIG EDGE: METS & OVER
Zito picked up a victory in his only career start against New York, allowing seven hits and three runs in six innings of work. SLIGHT EDGE: GIANTS
New York's Tom Glavine is 20-15 with a 3.54 ERA in 43 career starts against San Francisco. He led the Mets to a 4-1 victory over the Giants on May 8. EDGE: METS
The UNDER is 5-0 in Glavine's last five starts versus the Giants.



Florida Marlins at Chicago Cubs (8:05 PM ET)
Marlins starter Sergio Mitre is 2-0 with a 2.40 ERA in three starts away from Dolphin Stadium this season. EDGE: MARLINS & UNDER
Mitre hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in his last five starts since a 5-2 loss to Milwaukee on April 11. EDGE: MARLINS & UNDER
Chicago left-hander Ted Lilly is 0-2 with a 4.60 ERA in three career starts against Florida. EDGE: MARLINS
Lilly is an even 2-2 with a 2.70 ERA in six starts this season at Wrigley Field. He picked up a 6-3 win over Chicago in his last home start, allowing three runs and six hits over seven innings. EDGE: CUBS
The Marlins are 3-11 in Mitre's last 14 starts.



Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels (10:05 PM ET)
Seattle starter Felix Hernandez is a perfect 2-0 with a fantastic 1.26 ERA in two road starts this season. BIG EDGE: MARINERS & UNDER
Hernandez was knocked around for seven hits and three runs in just 3 2/3 innings against the Angels on May 15. EDGE: ANGELS
Los Angeles right-hander Jered Weaver is 2-1 with a 2.89 ERA in three career starts against Seattle. EDGE: ANGELS
The Angels have won four straight games with Weaver on the mound, outscoring opponents 26-12. EDGE: ANGELS
The Mariners are 1-5 in Hernandez's last six starts as an underdog.

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Pro Basketball – Tips and Trends

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Tips and trends


Wednesday, May 30

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#4 Utah Jazz at #2 San Antonio Spurs
Game 5 - Wednesday, May 30th, 9 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)

The Jazz are 0-18 SU in their last 18 trips to San Antonio and have to feel deflated after suffering through a rough fourth quarter in Game 4. The Spurs outscored Utah 28-17 in the fourth and saw four technical fouls by the Jazz, leading to the ejections of head coach Jerry Sloan and Derek Fisher. San Antonio ended up making more free throws (30) than field goals (28). BIG EDGE: SPURS
Deron Williams (27 points) and Carlos Boozer (18) were the only two Utah players to score in double figures in Game 4, which has become a major problem for the team in this series. Williams and Boozer have been the only consistent scorers throughout while the Spurs have seemed to have a different player step up in every game. This balance has helped put San Antonio just one game away from its second NBA Finals appearance in three years. EDGE: SPURS
The Spurs have closed out each of their first two playoff opponents at home on their first attempt - something that does not bode well for Utah. San Antonio beat Denver and Phoenix by a combined 23 points in earlier close-out games this postseason and should be primed to move on to the NBA Finals. EDGE: SPURS
San Antonio is 10-3-1 ATS in its last 14 games.
Utah is 9-4-1 ATS in its last 14 games.
Utah is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 road games.
Home team is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
UNDER is 11-4 in San Antonio's last 15 as a favorite.

Head-to-Head Recaps

WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS (HOME team in CAPS)

RESULTS

San Antonio leads 3-1 SU & ATS
OVER 3-1

5/28/07 - Game 4 - San Antonio 91, UTAH 79 (ATS winner: SA -2 | UNDER 190)
Recap | Boxscore
SUMMARY: The Spurs made 19-of-25 free throws in the fourth quarter alone to turn a one-point lead into a rout. San Antonio scored just 13 points in the third to keep this at an UNDER pace and closed the deal by holding Utah to just 17 in the fourth, taking advantage of four technical fouls and two ejections en route to the victory.

5/26/07 - Game 3 - UTAH 109, San Antonio 83 (ATS winner: Utah -2 | OVER 190.5)
Recap | Boxscore
SUMMARY: After getting over some early nerves in the first quarter, the Jazz took advantage of foul trouble for the Spurs in rolling to an easy victory. Utah was outscored 23-15 in the first but got progressively stronger as the game went on while San Antonio went downhill offensively with Tim Duncan in foul trouble throughout. The Jazz outscored the Spurs 50-26 in the paint and scored 66 points after halftime to push the total OVER for the third time in the series.

5/22/07 - Game 2 - SAN ANTONIO 105, Utah 96 (ATS winner: SA -6.5 | OVER 188)
Recap | Boxscore
SUMMARY: For the second straight game, the Spurs used a big second quarter to distance themselves from the Jazz and then held on for the cover despite being outscored in the second half. San Antonio has outscored Utah by 15 points in the second quarter of each of the first two games, topping the 30-point mark both times. The Jazz have then averaged nearly 60 points in the second half of both games to force the total OVER despite having their rallies fall short each time.

5/20/07 - Game 1 - SAN ANTONIO 108, Utah 100 (ATS winner: SA -6.5 | OVER 186.5)
Recap | Boxscore
SUMMARY: The Jazz outplayed the Spurs in the second half, but it wasn't nearly enough to overcome a poor second quarter. Utah was outscored 31-16 in the second to enter halftime down, 54-36. The Spurs could not contain Deron Williams in the fourth though, when the second-year point guard scored 18 of his game-high 34 points. The heroics of Williams was almost enough to cover the spread for Jazz backers, but San Antonio's Michael Finley went 8-of-8 from the free-throw line to prevent that from happening. The 118 points scored between both teams after the break - including 68 in the fourth quarter alone - were more than enough to force an easy OVER.

SCHEDULE

5/30/07 - Game 5 - Utah Jazz at SAN ANTONIO SPURS (ESPN | 9 PM ET)
6/1/07 - Game 6 - San Antonio Spurs at UTAH JAZZ (ESPN | 9 PM ET)
6/3/07 - Game 7 - Utah Jazz at SAN ANTONIO SPURS (ABC | 8:30 PM ET)

REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

Series tied 2-2 SU & ATS
OVER/UNDER 2-2

3/30/07 - SAN ANTONIO 102, Utah 93 (ATS winner: SA -8 | OVER 185)
1/31/07 - UTAH 97, San Antonio 93 (ATS winner: Utah +5 | OVER 185.5)
12/28/06 - SAN ANTONIO 106, Utah 83 (ATS winner: SA -7.5 | UNDER 193.5)
11/29/06 - UTAH 83, San Antonio 75 (ATS winner: Utah +1 | UNDER 190.5)

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES RECAP: The home team won and covered each meeting during the regular season, with the Jazz also winning straight-up twice despite being an underdog in every game. It's important to note that the Jazz beat the Spurs in the first meeting when they were on fire to start the season and then were handled rather easily in the last one when they were struggling down the stretch. This could definitely be another series where home court plays an important factor in who advances though San Antonio is a far superior road team, proving that once again vs. Phoenix.

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Pro Basketball – Hot Lines

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Hot Lines


Wednesday, May 30

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Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs (-7, 189)

The fourth-quarter bump between Derek Fisher and Manu Ginobili that led to a technical foul on Fisher in Game 4 has a lot of people talking.

If they’re Spurs haters, then Ginobili has replaced Bruce Bowen and Robert Horry as San Antonio’s most hated man for using a flopping technique borrowed from his Argentine soccer compatriots. Spurs fans, on the other hand, view Ginobili’s Game 4 performance as confirmation that he’s a winner doing whatever it takes to win and willing to take a beating in the process.

Neutral observers likely think it’s a little bit of both. Ginobili might topple a little easier than your average male athlete in the prime of his life, but it’s hard to put down his repeated trips to the free throw line in the fourth quarter. The Spurs were favored on the road against a team undefeated on its home court in the postseason and Manu was the man to deliver the payday.

Any win in a seven-game series is crucial, but the difference between coming home 3-1 as opposed to 2-2 looms especially large for the Spurs on Wednesday. They finished off both the Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns this postseason immediately after picking up the third win in each series. The Jazz, on the other hand, could be deflated by the manner in which Monday’s loss went down.

It seems like Utah hasn’t won in San Antonio since Adrian Dantley led the Jazz past the Iceman’s Spurs. The Game 4 loss doesn’t provide a good backdrop for Utah to snap that winless streak on Wednesday.

As for the points, well, San Antonio squeaked by in Games 1 and 2 and also covered the number to finish off their earlier series. It’s a lot of points to give, but that fourth quarter in Salt Lake City on Monday bought a few points worth of faith.

Pick: Spurs -7

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Pro Basketball – Long Sheet

NBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, May 30

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UTAH (60 - 38) at SAN ANTONIO (69 - 28) - 5/30/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points this season.
UTAH is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 53-43 ATS (+5.7 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 49-40 ATS (+5.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 188-147 ATS (+26.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 9-6 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 10-5 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Hockey – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


Wednesday, May 30

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OTTAWA (60-28-0-10, 130 pts.) at ANAHEIM (61-23-0-15, 137 pts.) - 5/30/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 9-12 ATS (-14.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 36-19 ATS (+4.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 2-0 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 2-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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Pro Basketball – Short Sheet

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Short Sheet


Wednesday, May 30

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Western Conference Playoffs
Conference Finals, Game Five
San Antonio Leads, 3-1
TV: ESPN
Utah at San Antonio, 9:05 ET

Utah:
9-22 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points
8-23 ATS Away off BB home games

San Antonio:
6-1 ATS at home vs. Utah
19-7 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

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Hockey – Short Sheet

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Short Sheet


Wednesday, May 30

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Stanley Cup Finals
Game Two
Ducks Lead, 1-0
TV: VER
Ottawa at Anaheim, 8:05 ET

Ottawa:
4-13 SU in Game 2's
27-17 Under off a road game

Anaheim:
23-6 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less
18-6 SU when leading in a playoff series

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Baseball – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


Wednesday, May 30

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ATLANTA (29 - 23) at MILWAUKEE (29 - 23) - 1:05 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. DAVE BUSH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 106-105 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 108-106 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-10 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 66-41 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 66-41 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 59-34 (+18.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 222-147 (+37.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
HUDSON is 159-87 (+38.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HUDSON is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.191.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

DAVE BUSH vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (31 - 23) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 26) - 7:05 PM
RANDY JOHNSON (L) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MOYER is 200-134 (+35.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 29-10 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 29-10 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 17-5 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 31-23 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-21 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-23 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 20-10 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-52 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-52 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-64 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-13 (-8.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-1 (+3.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

RANDY JOHNSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
JOHNSON is 8-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.28 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 10-5 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-1.3 units)

JAMIE MOYER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MOYER is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (29 - 22) at PITTSBURGH (23 - 28) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 206-219 (+27.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 41-29 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 40-32 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 58-50 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-19 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 58-50 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
YOUNG is 16-6 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 16-6 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 13-3 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

CHRIS YOUNG vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
YOUNG is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.08 and a WHIP of 0.420.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (30 - 21) at WASHINGTON (21 - 31) - 7:05 PM
DEREK LOWE (R) vs. MIKE BACSIK (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 71-36 (+27.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

DEREK LOWE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LOWE is 2-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

MIKE BACSIK vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BACSIK is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (24 - 26) at NY METS (33 - 17) - 7:10 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. TOM GLAVINE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 100-111 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 100-111 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 50-24 (+21.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 33-17 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 24-10 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 33-17 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
GLAVINE is 34-12 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 28-11 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 33-12 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 23-8 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 408-378 (+46.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 578-457 (+88.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

BARRY ZITO vs. NY METS since 1997
ZITO is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TOM GLAVINE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GLAVINE is 8-8 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.376.
His team's record is 12-9 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-9. (+2.0 units)

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FLORIDA (25 - 27) at CHICAGO CUBS (22 - 28) - 8:05 PM
SERGIO MITRE (R) vs. TED LILLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-28 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-41 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-59 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-28 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-14 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-36 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-0 (+2.6 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

SERGIO MITRE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

TED LILLY vs. FLORIDA since 1997
LILLY is 0-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.59 and a WHIP of 1.404.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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CINCINNATI (20 - 33) at HOUSTON (21 - 30) - 8:05 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 10-18 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 20-33 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 10-23 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 8-20 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
CINCINNATI is 20-33 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 11-26 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 6-16 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 198-198 (+48.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 395-440 (+59.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
HARANG is 38-30 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 37-29 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 23-11 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 21-30 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 261-255 (-57.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
HOUSTON is 22-35 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-30 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 75-85 (-20.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-20 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 2-11 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-3 (+4.6 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HARANG is 7-5 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.17 and a WHIP of 1.289.
His team's record is 10-6 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+1.6 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.48 and a WHIP of 1.680.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)

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ST LOUIS (20 - 29) at COLORADO (25 - 27) - 9:05 PM
TODD WELLEMEYER (R) vs. JASON HIRSH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 48-66 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 20-29 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 10-19 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 61-59 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 20-29 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON HIRSH vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HIRSH is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 7.27 and a WHIP of 2.076.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (24 - 23) at MINNESOTA (26 - 25) - 1:10 PM
JON GARLAND (R) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 81-57 (+18.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 108-80 (+24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 225-158 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-24 (+15.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 111-80 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-29 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 165-96 (+51.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
GARLAND is 8-1 (+7.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 26-14 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 12-2 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 9-1 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 10-3 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 116-126 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 (+0.7 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JON GARLAND vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GARLAND is 7-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.415.
His team's record is 10-10 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-12. (-5.0 units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BAKER is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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TEXAS (19 - 33) at OAKLAND (25 - 26) - 3:35 PM
JOHN KORONKA (L) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 40-51 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 10-22 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 121-99 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 51-32 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 111-89 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-50 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-18 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-2 (+1.2 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

JOHN KORONKA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KORONKA is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

DAN HAREN vs. TEXAS since 1997
HAREN is 2-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

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NY YANKEES (21 - 29) at TORONTO (24 - 27) - 7:05 PM
TYLER CLIPPARD (R) vs. JESSE LITSCH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 9-16 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 12-15 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
NY YANKEES are 5-14 (-17.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY YANKEES are 14-18 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 18-20 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 12-17 (-11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 21-29 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 44-36 (+23.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 96-78 (+22.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 134-112 (+28.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 10-1 (+9.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 11 to 11.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 55-91 (-29.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
TORONTO is 49-61 (-21.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-0 (+4.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

TYLER CLIPPARD vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

JESSE LITSCH vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (31 - 19) at BOSTON (36 - 15) - 7:05 PM
PAUL BYRD (R) vs. DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 69-77 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BYRD is 3-13 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 36-15 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 27-6 (+16.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-16 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-11 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 19-4 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 73-55 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 279-218 (-49.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

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

PAUL BYRD vs. BOSTON since 1997
BYRD is 3-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.54 and a WHIP of 1.274.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.2 units)

DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (30 - 21) at TAMPA BAY (21 - 29) - 7:10 PM
NATE ROBERTSON (L) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 65-106 (-33.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 30-22 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 30-29 (+11.0 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 94-96 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 53-46 (+18.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 68-65 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 89-55 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 83-50 (+22.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 71-31 (+27.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 134-93 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 76-41 (+24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 68-46 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 34-17 (+18.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

NATE ROBERTSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ROBERTSON is 0-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.56 and a WHIP of 1.589.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (25 - 27) at KANSAS CITY (19 - 34) - 8:10 PM
ERIK BEDARD (L) vs. GIL MECHE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 63-90 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 17-16 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 16-49 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 7-25 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 3-14 (-9.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MECHE is 26-38 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

ERIK BEDARD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BEDARD is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

GIL MECHE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MECHE is 4-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 7-6 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+0.5 units)

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SEATTLE (25 - 23) at LA ANGELS (32 - 21) - 10:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 49-80 (-28.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 211-152 (+31.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 12-4 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 11-6 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-2 (+3.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.019.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.6 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WEAVER is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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Baseball - Dunkel Index

MLB
Dunkel Index

Cleveland at Boston
After sweeping Detroit over the weekend, the Indians look to avoid getting swept by the red-hot Red Sox. It won't be easy as the Bosox, who have won five straight, will go with starter Daisuke Matsuzaka, who hasn't lost since April 17. But Cleveland's Paul Byrd has been just as good. The 36-year-old righthander is 4-0 with a 4.05 ERA in his last six starts and hasn't dropped a decision since April 21. He has been decent against the Sox as well with a 3-2 record and 4.54 ERA in six career starts. The Indians, who haven't been swept since losing three straight to the Yankees in early April, look like a good underdog pick (+210) to avoid the sweep today according to Dunkel, which has Cleveland favored straight up by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+210). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

Game 951-952: Atlanta at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 14.489; Milwaukee (Bush) 15.696
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+145); Under

Game 953-954: Arizona at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Johnson) 17.930; Philadelphia (Moyer) 16.718
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+125); Over

Game 955-956: San Diego at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Young) 16.407; Pittsburgh (Maholm) 14.256
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 2; 9
Vegas Line: San Diego (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-140); Over

Game 957-958: LA Dodgers at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Lowe) 16.412; Washington (Bacsik) 16.817
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+150); Under

Game 959-960: San Francisco at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 15.838; NY Mets (Glavine) 16.617
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 9
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-160); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-160); Over

Game 961-962: Florida at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Mitre) 16.859; Chicago Cubs (Lilly) 16.400
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-145); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+145); Over

Game 963-964: Cincinnati at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Harang) 14.872; Houston (Rodriguez) 13.731
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-111); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+111); Over

Game 965-966: St. Louis at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wellemeyer) 15.250; Colorado (Hirsh) 17.093
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado (-155); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-155); Under


Game 967-968: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Garland) 16.407; Minnesota (Baker) 16.759
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-114); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-114); Over

Game 969-970: Texas at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Koronka) 14.825; Oakland (Haren) 16.914
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-210); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-210); Under

Game 971-972: NY Yankees at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Clippard) 15.854; Toronto (Litsch) 16.671
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-135); 11
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+135); Under

Game 973-974: Cleveland at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Byrd) 19.251; Boston (Matsuzaka) 19.010
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-210); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+210); Under

Game 975-976: Detroit at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Robertson) 16.555; Tampa Bay (Shields) 15.240
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+115); Over

Game 977-978: Baltimore at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Bedard) 16.511; Kansas City (Meche) 12.892
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 3 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-130); Under

Game 979-980: Seattle at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 17.428; LA Angels (Weaver) 19.307
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-115); Over