Saturday Trends and Indexes 06/02

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Trends and Indexes
Saturday, June 2

Good Luck on day #153 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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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB
Tips and Trends


Saturday, June 2

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Atlanta Braves at Chicago Cubs (1:05 PM ET)
Atlanta's Chuck James picked up a victory in his only career start against Chicago, going seven innings and allowing two earned runs and six hits. EDGE: BRAVES
James has been consistent on the road with a 4-2 record and 4.15 ERA in seven starts. He led the Braves to a 2-1 road victory over Milwaukee last time out, allowing just one run over six innings. EDGE: BRAVES
Cubs starter Rich Hill has dominated the Braves in his early career, posting a perfect 2-0 record and 0.66 ERA in two starts. BIG EDGE: CUBS
Chicago has lost six of Hill's last seven starts and have supplied its southpaw starter just 13 runs over that span. EDGE: BRAVES & UNDER


Chicago White Sox at Toronto Blue Jays (1:07 PM ET)
Chicago's Jose Contreras is 2-1 with a 3.63 ERA in nine career outings (four starts) against Toronto. EDGE: WHITE SOX
Contreras enters Saturday's game off one of his worst outings of the season, allowing seven runs and a season-high 10 hits in a 10-4 road loss to Minnesota. EDGE: BLUE JAYS
Blue Jays starter Dustin McGowan has been rocked in two career outings against the White Sox, surrendering eight runs and eight hits in just 7 2/3 innings while issuing seven free passes. EDGE: WHITE SOX & OVER


Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Mets (1:10 PM ET)
Diamondbacks right-hander Livan Hernandez tallied his fourth win of the season against the Mets on May 6, picking up a 3-1 victory at Chase Field. He allowed just a single run over seven solid innings of work. EDGE: D-BACKS
Hernandez has been up and down on the road this season with a 2-2 record and 4.75 ERA. He's fallen into a pattern of throwing one quality outing and then coming back with a bad one. Since he allowed just one run in his last road start, experts anticipate a rocky outing this afternoon. EDGE: METS & OVER
New York's Jorge Sosa is 1-3 with a 5.79 ERA in seven career outings (four starts) against Arizona. He won his last start against the Diamondbacks on May 5, allowing two runs and four hits in a 6-2 road victory. SLIGHT EDGE: D-BACKS
Sosa is a perfect 2-0 with a 1.98 ERA in two starts this season at Shea Stadium. EDGE: METS


New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox (FOX | 3:55 PM ET)
New York starter Mike Mussina was rocked for a season-high seven runs and 10 hits in a 7-3 loss to Boston two starts back. He's 19-15 with a 3.58 ERA in 51 career starts against the Red Sox. SLIGHT EDGE: YANKEES
The Yankees have lost three straight games with Mussina on the mound and five out of seven on the season. EDGE: RED SOX
Boston's Curt Schilling surrendered a season-high 12 hits in his last start against New York on May 23, as the Yankees picked up an 8-3 victory over the veteran right-hander. EDGE: YANKEES
Schilling is a perfect 2-0 with a 3.12 ERA in six home starts this season. He struck out a season-high 10 batters against a potent Indians lineup in his last start at Fenway. EDGE: RED SOX


Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians (7:05 PM ET)
Detroit's Chad Durbin is 3-3 with a 8.07 ERA in six career starts against Cleveland. The right-hander has allowed 29 runs and 41 hits in just 32 1/3 innings against the Tribe. BIG EDGE: INDIANS & OVER
Durbin is a solid 3-1 with a 3.89 ERA in seven road starts this season. EDGE: TIGERS
Indians left-hander Cliff Lee is 3-5 with a 4.92 ERA in 13 career starts against the Tigers. EDGE: TIGERS
Lee has lost two straight starts, allowing 11 runs and 16 hits in just 9 1/3 innings. EDGE: TIGERS & OVER


San Francisco Giants at Philadelphia Phillies (7:05 PM ET)
San Francisco starter Noah Lowry is 2-1 with a 4.94 ERA during his career against Philadelphia. The left-hander led the Giants to a 9-4 victory over the Phillies on May 5, throwing 6 2/3 innings and allowing just one earned run while striking out a season-high eight batters. EDGE: GIANTS
Lowry is 1-3 with a 3.58 ERA in four starts away from San Francisco this season. The Giants have scored just five runs in thos four outings. EDGE: PHILLIES & UNDER
Philadelphia's Cole Hamels is 3-1 with a 3.51 ERA in five home starts this season. He's won consecutive starts at Citizen Bank Ball Park, mainly because he's fanned 18 batters in his last 15 innings there. EDGE: PHILLIES


Baltimore Orioles at Los Angeles Angels (9:05 PM ET)
Baltimore's Steve Trachsel is 2-1 with a 2.97 ERA in four career starts against Los Angeles. EDGE: ORIOLES
Trachsel enters Saturday's game with three consecutive victories, allowing just five runs over his last 20 2/3 innings. EDGE: ORIOLES & UNDER
Los Angeles starter Bartolo Colon is 8-5 with a 3.20 ERA in 16 career starts against Baltimore. EDGE: ANGELS
Plenty of questions are being asked about the health of Colon, since he commented about feeling discomfort in his triceps during his last start. He's been rocked for 14 earned runs and 21 hits over his last two starts. EDGE: ORIOLES & OVER


Minnesota Twins at Oakland Athletics (9:05 PM ET)
Minnesota right-hander Carlos Silva is 2-1 with a 3.35 ERA in six career starts against Oakland. EDGE: TWINS
Silva has been hit hard on the road in five starts, posting a 2-3 record and 6.18 ERA. He's lost his last two starts away from the Metrodome, allowing 12 runs and 16 hits in 10 1/3 innings. EDGE: A'S & OVER
Oakland's Joe Blanton is an even 2-2 with a 5.92 ERA in four career starts against Minnesota. EDGE: OVER
The Athletics have lost three consecutive starts with Blanton on the hill, as the right-hander has allowed 16 runs over that span. EDGE: TWINS

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Pro Basketball – Tips and Trends

NBA
Tips and trends


Saturday, June 2

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#1 Detroit Pistons at #2 Cleveland Cavaliers
Game 6 - Saturday, June 2nd, 8:30 p.m. Eastern (TNT)

Cavs star LeBron James has clearly has clearly taken his game to another level in the last three games of this series, capped by Thursday's monster 48-point performance in which he scored his team's last 25 points. Cleveland improved to 11-0 SU in the playoffs when James scores more than 20 points and is 0-4 when he scores 20 or less. It's hard to imagine him not scoring more than 20 points here at home, where he is averaging 26.3 per gmae in the playoffs. BIG EDGE: CAVS

Cleveland is just 1-5 in its last six games when scoring 85 points or less and has now won 15 straight when scoring more than 85. The key for the Cavs again will be to push the tempo in Game 6 and build on Game 5, when they finally broke through and outscored Detroit in the third quarter for the first time in the series. EDGE: CAVS & OVER

The Pistons were able to win at Cleveland in Game 6 a year ago in the second round and remain one of the best road teams in the NBA at 31-17 ATS. They are a veteran team that has been in similar situations before and certainly capable of extending this series to a seventh game for the second time in as many years. EDGE: PISTONS

Cleveland is 11-1 ATS in its last 11 against Central Division opponents.
Cleveland is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on Saturday.
Detroit is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 road games.
Underdog is 13-2 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
UNDER is 24-6 in the last 30 meetings.
UNDER is 7-2 in Cleveland's last 9 games.
UNDER is 7-3 in Detroit's last 10 road games.

Head-to-Head Recaps

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS (HOME team in CAPS)

RESULTS

Cleveland leads 3-2 SU (5-0 ATS)
UNDER 3-2

5/31/07 - Game 5 - Cleveland 109, DETROIT 107 2 OT (ATS winner: Cleve +5.5 | OVER 172)

Summary: LeBron James simply could not have played any better for the Cavs down the stretch, scoring their last 25 points and 29 of their last 30 en route to a thrilling victory. James turned in one of the all-time great postseason performances and helped Cleveland rally back from a seven-point deficit in the last 3:15 of regulation to force overtime. He then scored all of his team's points both OT sessions, capped by the game-winning layup with three seconds left. The first quarter tied for the highest-scoring quarter in the series and kept pace through halftime before slowing down after the break. Still, this ended up being an easy OVER even without either OT.

5/29/07 - Game 4 - CLEVELAND 91, Detroit 87 (ATS winner: Cleve -1.5 | OVER 172)

Summary: LeBron James put together another outstanding fourth quarter with 13 points, four rebounds and three assists to help the Cavs rebound from another poor third quarter and even the series. Cleveland has been outscored 87-58 in the third over the first four games but has held a scoring advantage in eight of the other quarters in the series. The Cavs led 50-43 at halftime to set the first OVER pace of this series and then a 46-point fourth quarter cashed it in. Cleveland also made 27-of-33 free throws, including 12-of-12 from rookie Daniel Gibson as part of his 21 points.

5/27/07 - Game 3 - CLEVELAND 88, Detroit 82 (ATS winner: Cleve -4 | UNDER 173)

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)

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)

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

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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Baseball - Short Sheet

MLB
Short Sheet


Saturday, June 2

National League

Atlanta at Chicago Cubs, 1:05 ET
Chuck James (L) vs. Rich Hill (L)
James: Atl 14-3 vs. Cubs
Hill: ChC 1-11 at home in June

Arizona at NY Mets, 1:10 ET
Livan Hernandez (R) vs. Jorge Sosa (R)
Hernandez: Ari 11-3 Away when the money line is +125 to -125
Sosa: 10-2 Over at home when the money line is +125 to -125

St. Louis at Houston, 3:55 ET
Kip Wells (R) vs. Chris Sampson (R)
Wells: 2-12 TSR 1st half of season
Sampson: Hou 8-1 Under as a home favorite of -125 to -175

Florida at Milwaukee, 7:05 ET
B.Y. Kim (R) vs. Chris Capuano (L)
Kim: Fla 10-3 Under vs. NL Central
Capuano: 0-3 TSR, 6.61 ERA L3 starts

LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Hong-Chih Kuo (L) vs. Ian Snell (R)
Kuo: LAD 8-0 Over at Pittsburgh
Snell: Pit 7-0 Over on Saturdays

San Diego at Washington, 7:05 ET
Justin Germano (R) vs. Levale Speigner (R)
Germano: SD 6-1 at Washington
Speigner: Wash 10-1 Under as a home underdog of +150 to +175

San Francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Noah Lowry (L) vs. Cole Hamels (L)
Lowry: SF 17-8 Under as an underdog
Hamels: Phi 6-1 at home vs. SF

Cincinnati at Colorado, 8:05 ET
Kyle Lohse (R) vs. Jeff Francis (L)
Lohse: 23-8 Under Away
Francis: 6-0 Under when the total is 8.5 to 10


American League

Chicago White Sox at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Jose Contreras (R) vs. Dustin McGowan (R)
Contreras: ChW 18-4 Away in June
McGowan: Tor 21-7 Under at home

NY Yankees at Boston, 3:55 ET
Mike Mussina (R) vs. Curt Schilling (R)
Mussina: NYY 17-4 Over as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Schilling: Bos 15-3 in day games

Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Chad Durbin (R) vs. Cliff Lee (R)
Durbin: 12-3 Over when the total is 11 or higher
Lee: Cle 18-3 as a home favorite of -110 or higher

Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Odalis Perez (L) vs. Edwin Jackson (R)
Perez: KC 12-2 Under in dome games
Jackson: 1-8 TSR, 7.12 ERA this season

Minnesota at Oakland, 9:05 ET
Carlos Silva (R) vs. Joe Blanton (R)
Silva: 2-12 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
Blanton: Oak 8-0 Under as a home favorite of -125 to -175

Baltimore at LA Angels, 9:05 ET
Steve Trachsel (R) vs. Joe Saunders (L)
Trachsel: Bal 9-26 Away vs. lefties
Saunders: 11-2 TSR in night games

Texas at Seattle, 10:05 ET
Kameron Loe (R) vs. Miguel Batista (R)
Loe: 12-3 Under as an underdog
Batista: 23-6 TSR as a home favorite of -125 to -175

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Pro Basketball – Short Sheet

NBA
Short Sheet


Saturday, June 2

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Eastern Conference Playoffs
Conference Finals, Game Six
Series Tied, 3-2
TV: TNT
Detroit at Cleveland, 8:35 ET

Detroit:
9-24 ATS away off BB ATS losses
1-10 ATS in the Conference Finals

Cleveland:
15-6 ATS off a win by 6 points or less
17-6 ATS at home off 3+ wins

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Hockey – Short Sheet

NHL
Short Sheet


Saturday, June 2nd

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Stanley Cup Finals
Game Three
Anaheim Leads, 2-0
TV: VER
Anaheim at Ottawa, 8:05 ET

Anaheim:
19-6 SU when leading in a playoff series
14-4 SU as a #2 seed

Ottawa:
9-2 Under off a combined score of 3 goals or less
22-12 Under at home revenging a road loss

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Hockey – Long Sheet

NHL
Long Sheet


Saturday, June 2

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ANAHEIM (62-23-0-15, 139 pts.) at OTTAWA (60-29-0-10, 130 pts.) - 6/2/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 11-13 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
ANAHEIM is 63-53 ATS (+127.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 19-6 ATS (+11.3 Units) when leading in a playoff series since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 37-19 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANAHEIM is 126-121 ATS (+262.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
OTTAWA is 69-46 ATS (-48.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 9-13 ATS (-14.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 3-0 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 3-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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Arena Football League – Long Sheet

AFL
Long Sheet


Saturday, June 2

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AUSTIN (3 - 9) at NEW YORK (5 - 7) - 6/2/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season over the last 2 seasons.

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


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COLUMBUS (6 - 6) at GEORGIA (10 - 2) - 6/2/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.

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


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KANSAS CITY (7 - 5) at GRAND RAPIDS (4 - 8) - 6/2/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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TAMPA BAY (5 - 7) at NEW ORLEANS (4 - 8) - 6/2/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) after playing a game on a Saturday since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in June games since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 74-51 ATS (+17.9 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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


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CHICAGO (9 - 3) at LOS ANGELES (6 - 6) - 6/2/2007, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after playing a game on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

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

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Hockey – Hot Lines

NHL
Hot Lines


Saturday, June 2

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Ice picks: Game 3 preview and pick

Anaheim Ducks at Ottawa Senators (-170, 5 1/2)

Home-ice advantage had better make a world of difference to the Senators.

Ducks coach Randy Carlyle made the most of his last-change privileges in Anaheim to keep his top checking unit of Samuel Pahlsson, Travis Moen and Rob Niedermayer glued to Ottawa’s sniper line. The end result was a disappearing act by Jason Spezza, Daniel Alfredsson and Dany Heatley, and a couple of the most lopsided one-goal victories you’re going to see in any Stanley Cup final series.

Now the big question is whether Brian Murray will get anything out of his No. 1 line on even strength when he has the chance to keep it away from Pahlsson’s line. Truth is home ice would probably be a lot more of a factor for Ottawa if it weren’t for Chris Pronger, Scott Niedermayer and Francois Beauchemin.

Murray may be able to keep his superstars away from Carlyle’s checking line, but at least one of the Ducks’ top three defensemen is always on the ice, and Carlyle’s added a new wrinkle by pairing Pronger and Niedermayer together on occasion.

Anaheim is also sucking Ottawa into its kind of game already. The Senators can’t let Anaheim’s tough play and persistent forecheck get under their skin if they want to get back in the series. Mike Fisher flipped his lid near the end of the first period of Game 2 and the Ducks dominated from then on, holding the Senators to single-digit shots in all three periods. The Sens are a tougher team than in the past, but still can’t match Anaheim in this department. Nobody can, so playing angry isn’t going to get them anywhere.

Ottawa needs to start getting more pucks to the net immediately. You’re not going to put three or four behind Jean-Sebastien Giguere on most nights without at least 30 shots. Plus, Ray Emery is only going to keep the Sens in it for so long before the floodgates open, so Ottawa had better come out firing in Game 3.

Desperation and home ice are the main factors weighing in on the pricey -170 line oddsmakers have pegged on the Senators, but is it really worth it? Right now Ottawa looks hopelessly outclassed at even strength, which is heaping pressure on a pass-happy power play. If you’re going to bet the Sens, this is probably the spot despite the price. But a Ducks puckline wager makes more sense if you’re looking for a side and willing to stomach the -223 tag. Still, the under probably remains the best bet on the board.

Pick: under 5 ½ goals (-145)

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Pro Basketball (women) – Hot Lines

WNBA
Hot Lines


Saturday, June 2

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Lady luck: Saturday's best WNBA bets


Phoenix Mercury at Connecticut Sun (Sun -2 1/2)

Don’t get Diana Taurasi mad.

After getting ejected for the first time in her career on Tuesday, she bounced back to lead the Mercury to a 97-85 upset over San Antonio on Thursday with 18 points in the second half.

Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter are combining for nearly 40 points a game and should give Connecticut all it can handle. The Sun needed overtime to snap a two-game slide on the road against the Chicago Sky on Thursday, but couldn’t cover the 7 ½ points. They’re now 1-3 against the number.

Phoenix and Connecticut have both played over in three of four games this season.

Pick: Phoenix



Detroit Shock at Houston Comets (Shock -5 1/2)

It’s not all bad for the winless Comets. At least they have Ashley Shields on their side.

Houston made Shields the first junior-college player to be picked in the first round of the entry draft and she’s proving she belongs, averaging about 20 points a night off the bench.

"Ashley has been thrown into the fire," Comets coach Karleen Thompson told reporters. "There are small things that she needs to work on — decision-making at certain times. It's going to come and she's going to get better.”

Shields is fitting in nicely, but she’ll need a lot of help to get Houston its first cover of the season against the unbeaten Shock.

Pick: Detroit



San Antonio Silver Stars at Seattle Storm (Storm -6 1/2)

Seattle hasn’t taken the court since dropping an 82-71 decision to San Antonio eight days ago as a 3 ½-point favorites. Now the Storm get a second crack at the Silver Stars.

"That can work in our favor, or it could work against it," Seattle coach Anne Donovan told reporters. "Hopefully, it works in our favor."

Lauren Jackson was just 4-for-15 from the floor and needed to hit 7-of-8 from the line to finish with 16 points, well down from her 23.3 season average, but she did grab 11 boards in the losing effort.

The Storm plan to tighten up defensively after San Antonio turned 14 steals and 19 turnovers into 29 points last Friday.

"The running team in that game was San Antonio, it wasn't Seattle," Donovan said. "We weren't focused in transition to get back and guard the ball and then filter out."

Eight days should be enough for Seattle to work the kinks out.

Pick: Seattle

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MLB
Streaking Pitchers


Saturday, June 2


HOT

Jeff Francis (Colorado Rockies) – After a sub-par start to his season, Francis has really turned it on lately. He is 2-0 in his last three starts, allowing just three earned runs over those outings. His solid pitching has under bettors cashing in on his last five trips to the mound. He'll face the Cincinnati Reds tonight with books setting Colorado as a –168 favorite and the total at 9 ½.

Steve Trachsel (Baltimore Orioles) – The old veteran has baffled batters in his last three starts going 3-0 with a 2.18 ERA. In Trachsel’s last contest he threw a complete-game five-hitter while allowing just one earned run against the Kansas City Royals. He takes on the Los Angeles Angels tonight, a team he's 2-1 with a 2.97 ERA against in his career. Oddsmakers have the O’s listed as +142 underdogs.

Justin Germano (San Diego Padres) – Germano has emerged out of nowhere as a star for the Padres. In four starts this season he has yet to allow more than two earned runs in any of his outings. He is 3-0 with a remarkable 1.08 ERA. Books are starting to recognize his name, however, as he comes with a hefty –169 price tag against the Washington Nationals tonight.

COLD

Mike Mussina (New York Yankees) – To find the issues behind the Yanks' struggles look no further than Mussina. The veteran of the staff is in a major slump, losing two of his last three starts while allowing 12 combined runs in the two losses. He has yet to make it past the sixth inning in any of his outings this season. Surprisingly, as bad as he’s been, the under is 6-0 in his last six starts. New York is a +124 underdog in Boston tonight with the total set at 10 ½.

Chris Capuano (Milwaukee Brewers) – Capuano’s season has taken a nosedive. Since starting the year 5-0, he has dropped his last four games in ugly fashions. In those four games, he's allowed a total of 16 earned runs while averaging just 3 ½ strikeouts per game. Books don’t seem to care about his struggles as they have the Brewers listed as –162 favorites against the Florida Marlins tonight.

[Udog]

MLB
70% Situation


MLB (Saturday): Play Against MLB road teams with a bullpen whose ERA is 4.50 or worse this season facing an opponent whose starting pitcher is winless after 5 or more starts.
(30-12 last 5 seasons.) (71.4%) PLAY: Tampa Bay -121

[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel


Florida at Milwaukee
Byung-Hyun Kim has paid immediate dividends for the Marlins since acquiring the journeyman in mid-May. Kim is coming off his best outing of the season as he pitched six shutout innings against the Cubs on Monday to run his record to 2-0 with a 3.24 ERA for Florida. Milwaukee's Chris Capuano has watched a spectacular start (5-0, 2.31 ERA in first seven starts) come crashing back to earth. In his last four outings, Capuano is 0-4 with a 7.08 ERA, while allowing opponents to hit a robust .345 against him. After dropping back-to-back games to the Brewers, Florida looks like a good underdog pick (+175) to get back into the win column today according to Dunkel, which has the Marlins favored straight up by 2. Dunkel Pick: Florida (+175). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2

Game 901-902: Atlanta at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (James) 15.425; Cubs (Hill) 13.433
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2; 11
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-150); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+150); N/A

Game 903-904: Arizona at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Hernandez) 18.777; NY Mets (Sosa) 17.001
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2; 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 905-906: St. Louis at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wells) 16.343; Houston (Sampson) 15.132
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+145); Over

Game 907-908: Florida at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Kim) 17.068; Milwaukee (Capuano) 15.193
Dunkel Line: Florida by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-175); 9
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+175); Over

Game 909-910; LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kuo) 16.862; Pittsburgh (Snell) 14.961
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+145); Under

Game 911-912: San Diego at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Germano) 18.039; Washington (Speigner) 16.169
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 2; 7
Vegas Line: San Diego (-170); 9
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-170); Under

Game 913-914: San Francisco at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lowry) 16.259; Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.889
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-168); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+168); Under

Game 915-916: Cincinnati at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Lohse) 13.845; Colorado (Francis) 16.988
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 3; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado (-175); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-175); Under

Game 917-918: Chicago White Sox at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Contreras) 13.964; Toronto (McGowan) 15.114
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-113); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+113); Under

Game 919-920: NY Yankees at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Mussina) 15.527; Boston (Schilling) 17.169
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-140); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-140); Under

Game 921-922: Detroit at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Durbin) 16.781; Cleveland (Lee) 16.137
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-157); 11
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+157); Over

Game 923-924: Kansas City at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Perez) 14.881; Tampa Bay (Jackson) 14.381
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-121); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+121); Under

Game 925-926: Minnesota at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Silva) 15.900; Oakland (Blanton) 14.915
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+140); Under

Game 927-928: Baltimore at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Trachsel) 19.200; LA Angels (Saunders) 18.482
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+150); Under

Game 929-930: Texas at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Loe) 14.347; Seattle (Batista) 17.667
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 3 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-140); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet


Saturday, June 2


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ATLANTA (31 - 23) at CHICAGO CUBS (22 - 30) - 1:05 PM
CHUCK JAMES (L) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 7-21 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 49-57 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-69 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-30 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-66 (-23.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-30 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-16 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1-11 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 (+1.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

CHUCK JAMES vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
JAMES is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS 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 OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

RICH HILL vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HILL is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 0.66 and a WHIP of 1.097.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)




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ARIZONA (33 - 23) at NY METS (34 - 19) - 1:10 PM
LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JORGE SOSA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 12-12 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.481.
His team's record is 18-14 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 16-15. (-0.6 units)

JORGE SOSA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SOSA is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)




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ST LOUIS (23 - 29) at HOUSTON (22 - 32) - 3:55 PM
KIP WELLS (R) vs. CHRIS SAMPSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 111-107 (-33.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 117-112 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 51-66 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 117-112 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WELLS is 16-36 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 22-32 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 41-45 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 5-11 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 22-32 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 76-87 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-21 (-13.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-2 (+3.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)

KIP WELLS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WELLS is 4-7 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.11 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 6-9 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-7. (-0.5 units)

CHRIS SAMPSON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SAMPSON is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




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FLORIDA (26 - 29) at MILWAUKEE (31 - 24) - 7:05 PM
BYUNG-HYUN KIM (R) vs. CHRIS CAPUANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 68-42 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 68-42 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 18-8 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 47-59 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against FLORIDA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

BYUNG-HYUN KIM vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KIM is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.85 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. FLORIDA since 1997
CAPUANO is 3-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)




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LA DODGERS (32 - 22) at PITTSBURGH (23 - 31) - 7:05 PM
HONG-CHIH KUO (L) vs. IAN SNELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 41-32 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SNELL is 24-19 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 24-19 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 21-11 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 73-37 (+28.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-20 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 4-12 (-9.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 22-42 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

HONG-CHIH KUO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
KUO is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 8.44 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

IAN SNELL vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SNELL is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.12 and a WHIP of 1.840.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-5. (-5.6 units)




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SAN DIEGO (31 - 23) at WASHINGTON (23 - 32) - 7:05 PM
JUSTIN GERMANO (R) vs. LEVALE SPEIGNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 32-22 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 60-51 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 60-51 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 48-35 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 (+2.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JUSTIN GERMANO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

LEVALE SPEIGNER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.




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SAN FRANCISCO (26 - 27) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 28) - 7:05 PM
NOAH LOWRY (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 41-56 (-24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 102-112 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 102-112 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LOWRY is 5-15 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 580-458 (+90.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
LOWRY is 23-11 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 54-54 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-54 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-66 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-14 (-9.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-27 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)

NOAH LOWRY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LOWRY is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.351.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAMELS is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)




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CINCINNATI (22 - 34) at COLORADO (25 - 30) - 8:05 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 22-34 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 11-24 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 22-34 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 13-27 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 61-42 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 199-199 (+48.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 210-192 (+38.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 397-441 (+61.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 11-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. COLORADO since 1997
LOHSE is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
FRANCIS is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)




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CHI WHITE SOX (25 - 25) at TORONTO (25 - 29) - 1:05 PM
JOSE CONTRERAS (R) vs. DUSTIN MCGOWAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 16-5 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 62-41 (+18.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 30-12 (+14.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-15 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 166-98 (+50.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 141-85 (+35.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 226-160 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 112-82 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-24 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 55-91 (-29.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JOSE CONTRERAS vs. TORONTO since 1997
CONTRERAS is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.80 and a WHIP of 1.169.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

DUSTIN MCGOWAN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MCGOWAN is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.400.
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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NY YANKEES (23 - 29) at BOSTON (36 - 17) - 3:55 PM
MIKE MUSSINA (R) vs. CURT SCHILLING (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 7-14 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY YANKEES are 7-11 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY YANKEES are 20-24 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 87-70 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 65-55 (-27.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 23-29 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 15-3 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BOSTON is 13-3 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 36-17 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 137-138 (-35.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
BOSTON is 186-155 (-46.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-4 (+3.9 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. BOSTON since 1997
MUSSINA is 14-14 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.54 and a WHIP of 1.120.
His team's record is 21-20 (-8.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 23-16. (+5.7 units)

CURT SCHILLING vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SCHILLING is 9-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.14 and a WHIP of 1.138.
His team's record is 12-8 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-7. (+5.4 units)




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DETROIT (30 - 24) at CLEVELAND (34 - 19) - 7:05 PM
CHAD DURBIN (R) vs. CLIFF LEE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 34-19 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-4 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-4 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-4 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-12 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 134-96 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 68-49 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 121-82 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 89-58 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 310-276 (-58.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-0 (+5.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

CHAD DURBIN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DURBIN is 3-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 8.07 and a WHIP of 1.701.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.7 units)

CLIFF LEE vs. DETROIT since 1997
LEE is 3-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.92 and a WHIP of 1.458.
His team's record is 4-9 (-7.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-2.6 units)




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KANSAS CITY (20 - 35) at TAMPA BAY (22 - 30) - 7:10 PM
ODALIS PEREZ (L) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 95-97 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 69-66 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 31-22 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 64-91 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 65-86 (+25.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 6-17 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ODALIS PEREZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PEREZ is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.84 and a WHIP of 1.936.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.




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MINNESOTA (28 - 25) at OAKLAND (26 - 27) - 9:05 PM
CARLOS SILVA (R) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 122-100 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 37-17 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 112-90 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 55-45 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 82-57 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 75-49 (+19.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 124-94 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-7 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 88-61 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-33 (-23.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.

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

CARLOS SILVA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SILVA is 2-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.098.
His team's record is 4-2 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

JOE BLANTON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BLANTON is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.92 and a WHIP of 1.521.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)




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BALTIMORE (27 - 28) at LA ANGELS (34 - 22) - 9:05 PM
STEVE TRACHSEL (R) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 42-77 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 9-26 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 68-45 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 213-153 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 16-4 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SAUNDERS is 11-2 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TRACHSEL is 20-8 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-1 (+1.2 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

STEVE TRACHSEL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
TRACHSEL is 2-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.




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TEXAS (20 - 35) at SEATTLE (26 - 25) - 10:05 PM
KAMERON LOE (R) vs. MIGUEL BATISTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BATISTA is 25-18 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 55-36 (+22.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 37-16 (+20.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 24-17 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 29-48 (-19.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-2 (+1.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

KAMERON LOE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LOE is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

MIGUEL BATISTA vs. TEXAS since 1997
BATISTA is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.34 and a WHIP of 1.219.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)




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NBA
Dunkel


Detroit at Cleveland
LeBron James' performance in Game Five is one for the record books after he single-handedly carried the Cavaliers to a 109-107 double-overtime victory that put the defending Eastern Conference champs on the ropes. But this series has been too close to say its over with the average margin of victory through the first five games being a slim 3.6 points. And Detroit was in the exact same position last year coming off a two-point loss in Game Five and facing a close-out game in Cleveland. The Pistons responded with a two-point win of their own (84-82) and went on to win the series in seven. Detroit has looked more comfortable on the road all season with a 31-17 record straight up and 31-16-1 record against the spread (compared to 19-29-0 ATS at home). And their best game of the postseason came in Chicago when the Pistons were able to snuff out the Bulls attempt to get back into the series with a 95-85 win in Game Six. By contrast, Cleveland's worst game of the postseason came against New Jersey in Game Five when the Cavs had a chance to close out the series at home and ended up losing by 11 (83-72). The Pistons should not go quietly today and look like a good underdog pick (+2) according to Dunkel, which has Detroit favored straight up by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+2). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2

Game 515-516: Detroit at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 125.054; Cleveland 122.605
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2 1/2; 174 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 2; 173
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+2); Over