Thursday Trends and Indexes 06/14

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Trends and Indexes
Thursday, June 14

Good Luck on day #165 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 Thursday

The Alan Embree edition........

-- Before this season, Embree had eight saves in 708 career appearances. This year for A's, Embree has saved seven games in eight chances. He has been Godsend with Street, Duchscherer both on the disabled list.

-- Alan Duane Embree broke into pro ball with Burlington of the Appalachian League back in 1990; since then, he played for seventeen different teams, nine in major leagues.

-- He has pitched in playoffs in seven different seasons, for five different teams, pitching only 21.2 innings in 24 games.

-- Despite still being an effective pitcher at age 37, he has been traded straight up for luminaries such as Dante Powell Russ Springer and the immortal Derek Hasselhoff.

-- He has been on disabled list five times, filed for his free agency three times; if nothing else, with all his trades and moves, Embree should be an expert packer.

-- Despite being from Pacific Northwest and pitching for nine big league teams, he has never played for Mariners. Embree did win a World Series ring with Boston in 2004.

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Thursday's List of 13:

13) I started this website six years ago today; it has been fun and educational. Thanks to all of you for reading, and giving your input on what you like and don't like. Hopefully, Year 7 will be just as much fun, as we explore the world of sports.

12) At one time, thirteen major league teams had artificial turf fields; now, only the three domes in Minnesota, Toronto and St Petersburg have turf. None of those are NL cities, so when an NL team goes to one of those places for interleague play, they're on carpet for first time all season.

11) Weirdest turf field was when White Sox has grass in their outfield, but had an artificial turf infield at Comiskey Park. It didn't last long, but was an interesting idea.

10) Dan Gilbert is 44 years old and owns the Cavaliers; he is ranked the 354th richest person in America, with a net worth of $1.1B. At various times in his earlier days, he had delivered pizzas and been arrested on suspicion of being a bookie (the charge was later dropped). If I were him, the next time Lebron James' contract came up, I'd make him part owner of the team.

9) I missed where the Cowboys signed Brad Johnson to back up Tony Romo this year, for a $2.5M pricetag. Solid move.

8) There is good article on espn.com about Steve Hagen, an assistant coach at North Carolina, who in his 24 years in the coaching profession, has coached in fourteen different places The life of an assistant football coach is quite often nomadic. Carolina Panthers' coach John Fox once coached in different places seven years in a row.

7) Odd stat: Mets lost nine of their last ten games, but scored first in each of their last six games.

6) When Dodger 7-8-9 hitters hit consecutive homers against Mets Tuesday, with pitcher Kuo hitting the third one, it was first time in baseball history that team's 7-8-9 hitters had hit consecutive homers, with the pitcher hitting the third one.

5) By the way, how quickly things change; Chapter II of this year's Subway Series finds the Bronx team red-hot, while the Queens team looks like death. It was quite the opposite when these teams met for first time this season.

4) The baseball players' union should be ashamed of the way they've handled the Elijah Dukes situation; the Devil Rays are not allowed to force Dukes to go to counseling, because the union blocked it. This guy has been arrested five times in the last three years, and threatened his ex-wife. Why would it be bad for him to get anger management counseling?

3) Baylor Bears have an incoming freshman QB this season by name of John David Weed. If only he could be backup to Jeff Smoker, Cheech and Chong would have a favorite team.

2) Interesting politicial decision looms on whether to select Barry Bonds to All-Star team, especially with the game out in San Francisco, where he is loved.

1) Programming note: CBS is showing Bob Barker's last Price Is Right in primetime, Friday night at 8. I was a kid when they debuted Price is Right and Match Game in the 3-4 timeslot in the afternoon, back when gameshows were king. You wonder if CBS would be better off just ending the show, rather than choosing some poor soul to replace the irreplaceable Barker.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Thursday, June 14

AL owns 62-50 lead for season so far in interleague tilts; it was a 8-6 edge for National League in last night's action.

Hot Pitchers
-- Germano is 4-1, 3.00 in his last five starts.
-- Rookie Bailey won his first start 4-3 vs Cleveland, giving up two runs in five IP (114 PT).
-- Davis is 2-1, 3.20 in his last three starts.
-- Brewers are 6-2 in last eight Sheets starts; he hasn't allowed a run in his last 18 innings pitched.
-- Gaudin is 4-0, 1.99 in his last five starts. Jennings has 2.70 RA in five starts, but no wins (Hst 1-4).
-- Francis is 3-1, 2.00 in his last five starts. Red Sox won ten of eleven Beckett starts this season.
-- Gorzelanny is 3-2, 2.59 in his last eight starts; Pirate bullpen is 0-4 in his no-decisions this season.
-- Guthrie is 2-0, 2.10 in his last seven starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Howell has a 4.15 RA in his two starts this season.
-- Colon is 0-2, 11.66 in his last three starts.
-- Pettitte is 0-1, 5.49 in his last three starts.
-- Tigers are 1-5 with Durbin when they score less than six runs.
-- Marquis is 0-2, 6.90 in his last six starts. Weaver is 0-6, 12.81 in seven starts this season.
-- Willis is 0-2, 4.15 in his last couple starts. Stanford is 4-1, 3.41 in 11 AAA starts this season; he is 1-4, 3.10 in ten major league starts, but last one was in 2004.
-- Texas lost Loe's last six starts (0-4, 9.19).
-- Simontacchi is 1-2, 7.85 in his last three starts.
-- Cardinals lost ten of Wells' last eleven starts. Elarton has 7.63 RA in six starts this season.
-- Hudson is 1-3, 8.20 in his last five starts. Santana is 2-4, 3.51 in his last six starts.


Totals
-- Last three Germano starts all went over the total.
-- Under is 10-4-1 in Cincinnati's last fifteen games.
-- Under is 14-5 in Arizona's last nineteen road games.
-- Over is 11-4-1 in last sixteen Detroit home games.
-- Last six games at Minute Maid Park all went over total.
-- Over is 8-4-1 in Seattle's last thirteen road games.
-- Over is 7-3 in Florida's last ten home games.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Colorado road games.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Pittsburgh games.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in Nationals' last ten games.
-- Over is 11-2-2 in Cardinals' last fifteen road games.
-- Five of last seven Atlanta road games went over the total.


Hot Teams
-- Devil Rays won seven of their last ten games.
-- Cincinnati won four of its last six games. Angels are 13-7 in their last twenty road games.
-- Bronx won its last eight games, scoring 60 runs.
-- Detroit won five of last seven games, scoring 10-11-0-8-15-4-3
-- Oakland won nine of its last eleven games.
-- Mariners won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Colorado won seven of its last ten games. Red Sox are 13-7 in their last twenty games at Fenway.
-- Pirates won first two games of Texas series, scoring 15 runs.
-- Nationals won eight of their last ten road games.
-- Twins won seven of last nine home games.

Cold Teams
-- Padres lost four of their last five games.
-- Arizona lost five of its last six games.
-- Brewers lost twelve of last sixteen road games.
-- Astros lost eight of their last twelve home games.
-- Cubs lost seven of their last ten home games.
-- Cleveland lost four of last six games. Florida lost six of its last eight home games.
-- Rangers are without Teixeira, are 9-24 on road this season.
-- Orioles lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Cardinals lost four of their last six games, allowing 41 runs. Royals lost nine of their last twelve home games.
-- Braves lost eight of their last eleven games.

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Pro Basketball – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Thursday, June 14

NBA Finals

Cleveland had ball down 72-70 with 0:15 left, and chance to get back in series, and they let Varejeo take some kind of off-kilter leaner in lane, a hideous brick that doomed Cavaliers to deficit of 3-0, basically ending series. Question here is more of mental one; have Cavaliers given up? Do Spurs have killer instinct to sweep? San Antonio was 10-19 from arc in Game 3, Cavs 3-19, as their lack of scoring depth haunts them here. NBA deserves a ratings-killing 4-0 sweep, the way they screwed the Suns.

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB
Tips and Trends


Thursday, June 14

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Los Angeles Angels at Cincinnati Reds (12:35 PM ET)
Los Angeles starter Bartolo Colon is a perfect 2-0 with an impressive 0.69 ERA in two career starts Cincinnati. BIG EDGE: ANGELS & UNDER
Colon is 3-1 on the road this season despite having an inflated 7.18 ERA. EDGE: OVER
The Angels could very well receive a huge start from Colon, as he's pitched great in three daytime starts, posting a perfect 2-0 record and 3.15 ERA. EDGE: ANGELS
Reds right-hander Homer Bailey is set to make his second career start this afternoon, after collecting a 4-3 victory over the heavy-hitting Cleveland Indians in his MLB debut. EDGE: REDS
The Angels are 17-4 in Colon's last 21 starts as a road favorite.


Milwaukee Brewers at Detroit Tigers (1:05 PM ET)
Milwaukee's Ben Sheets hasn't allowed a run in June over 13 innings of work. The right-hander has issued just three walks and fanned 13 over that span. EDGE: BREWERS & UNDER
Sheets is an even 2-2 with a 3.60 ERA in six road starts this season. He's coming off seven shutout innings on the road against the Rangers, only to have his bullpen blow the victory. SLIGHT EDGE: BREWERS
Tigers right-hnnder Chad Durbin is 2-1 during four daytime starts this season, but carries a hefty 6.45 ERA. EDGE: TIGERS & OVER
Durbin has been plagued by giving up the long ball recently, giving up four home runs in two starts this month. SLIGHT EDGE: OVER
The UNDER is 9-0-2 in Sheet's last 11 interleague starts.


Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Yankees (1:05 PM ET)
Diamondbacks starter Doug Davis has a great 3-1 record against the Bronx Bombers despite having a 6.08 ERA in five career starts. EDGE: D-BACKS & OVER
Davis is a disappointing 2-5 on the road even though he has a very respectable 2.95 ERA in seven starts. He's picked up two straight road victories against Philadelphia and New York in his last two starts away from Chase Field. EDGE: D-BACKS
New York's Andy Pettitte is a dismal 1-5 with a 5.01 ERA in six career appearances against Arizona. EDGE: D-BACKS
Pettitte is 2-1 with a 3.69 ERA at home this season, picking up a 5-4 victory in his last start at Yankee Stadium against Pittsburgh. EDGE: YANKEES
The UNDER is 8-2 in Davis' last 10 starts overall.


Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros (2:05 PM ET)
Oakland's Chad Gaudin is a perfect 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA on the road this season. The Athletics have won three straight road games with Gaudin on the mound - outscoring opponents 15-4 in the process. BIG EDGE: A'S
Gaudin has struggled with his control over the last three games, issuing 12 walks in 18 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: ASTROS
Houston starter Jason Jennings threw seven shutout innings in his only career start against Oakland. He allowed just one hit and struck out six in that outing. EDGE: ASTROS
The Astros have lost all four home starts with Jennings on the mound this season. EDGE: A'S
The Astros are 49-23 in their last 72 interleague games as a favorite.


Seattle Mariners at Chicago Cubs (2:20 PM ET)
Seattle hopes the sight of the Chicago Cubs turns things around for struggling starter Jeff Weaver, as the right-hander is a perfect 2-0 with a 4.34 ERA in six career games against them. EDGE: MARINERS
Weaver is an awful 0-4 with a 10.53 ERA on the road this season through five starts. BIG EDGE: CUBS & OVER
Cubs right-hander Jason Marquis is a perfect 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA in one career start against the Mariners. He allowed just one run and six hits in six innings of work. SLIGHT EDGE: CUBS
Marquis is 3-2 with a 3.08 ERA at Wrigley Field this season, but has allowed nine earned runs over his last two home starts. SLIGHT EDGE: CUBS & OVER
The Mariners are 16-6 in their last 22 interleague games versus a right-handed starter.


Colorado Rockies at Boston Red Sox (7:05 PM ET)
Rockies left-hander Jeff Francis has worked at least seven innings in his last eight starts, as Colorado has picked up a victory in five of those starts. EDGE: ROCKIES
Francis is 2-2 with a 3.09 ERA on the road this season and opponents are hitting for a dismal .224 average against him away from Coors Field. EDGE: ROCKIES
Boston's Josh Beckett is a perfect 5-0 with a 3.48 ERA at home this season. He's allowed just one home run at Fenway Park in 44 total innings. BIG EDGE: RED SOX
Beckett is a sensational 4-0 with a 2.81 ERA in five career starts against the Rockies. BIG EDGE: RED SOX
The OVER is 14-3 in Beckett's last 17 starts as a home favorite.


Atlanta Braves at Minnesota Twins (8:10 PM ET)
Atlanta's Tim Hudson is a solid 6-2 with a 2.30 ERA in 12 career starts against Minnesota. EDGE: BRAVES
Hudson is laboring in June with an 0-1 record and 11.25 ERA. EDGE: TWINS & OVER
Twins left-hander Johan Santana lasted just 4 2/3 innings in his only career starts against the Braves, allowing two runs and seven hits while walking three and striking out eight. EDGE: BRAVES
Santana is 44-17 with a 3.15 ERA in 123 career appearances at the Metrodome. BIG EDGE: TWINS
The Twins are 17-4 in Santana's last 21 interleague starts.

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Pro Basketball – Tips and Trends

NBA
Tips and trends


Thursday, June 14

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#3 San Antonio Spurs at #2 Cleveland Cavaliers
Game 4 - Thursday, June 14th, 9 p.m. Eastern (ABC)

San Antonio's Tony Parker is on his way to NBA Finals MVP honors after putting together yet another impressive performance in Game 3. Parker scored a team-high 17 points, including a huge 3-pointer with a minute remaining that proved to be the dagger. The Cavs started Daniel Gibson over Larry Hughes (inactive with plantar fasciitis) in an effort to defend Parker better, but it backfired big-time on them. Instead, Gibson spent the whole game chasing after Parker and appeared tired on the offensive end, totaling just two points on 1-of-10 shooting. Cleveland's starting point guards in this series - including Hughes in Games 1 and 2 - have now scored just four points on 2-of-20 shooting. BIG EDGE: SPURS
The Spurs are 13-4 SU in close-out games since 2003 when they won their second championship, including 2-1 in the NBA Finals. The lone loss in the NBA Finals took place in 2005 at home after they had taken a 3-2 series lead against Detroit. San Antonio still won Game 7 of that series to win title #3. EDGE: SPURS
There has been just one sweep in the NBA Finals over the last 11 years, and that came in 2002 when the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Jersey Nets. Ironically, the Spurs beat that same Nets team the following year for their second championship, but that series went six games. San Antonio has not been up 3-0 in any of the team's previous three trips to the NBA Finals, instead stumbling in Game 3 twice. The Chicago Bulls are the last team to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals and fail to sweep, winning the 1996 title in six games over Seattle. The Spurs have not swept a playoff opponent since 2004 against Memphis, the only time they have accomplished that feat in the last eight years. SLIGHT EDGE: CAVS
Cleveland has won 10 in a row at home when scoring more than 72 points.
San Antonio is 14-3-1 ATS in its last 18 games.
Home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
UNDER is 8-2 in San Antonio's last 10 road games.
UNDER is 8-3 in Cleveland's last 11 games as an underdog.


Head-to-Head Recaps

2007 NBA FINALS (HOME team in CAPS)

Spurs lead 3-0 SU & ATS
UNDER 2-1

RESULTS

6/12/07 - Game 3 - San Antonio 75, CLEVELAND 72 (ATS winner: SA -1 | UNDER 179.5)
Recap | Boxscore
Summary: San Antonio's Tony Parker nailed a huge 3-pointer with a minute left that put his team ahead 72-67, and the Cavs failed to tie the game late when given the opportunity. Cleveland's Anderson Varejao missed a layup with 13 seconds left on a pass from LeBron James that would have deadlocked the game at 72. Instead, the miss was rebounded by the Spurs, and Manu Ginobili made 3-of-4 free throws to pull them within one win of their fourth championship. The Cavs missed 16-of-19 3-point attempts and scored just 12 points in the third quarter to help the total go way UNDER.

6/10/07 - Game 2 - SAN ANTONIO 103, Cleveland 92 (ATS winner: SA -7 | OVER 175.5)
Recap | Boxscore
Summary: LeBron James picked up two quick fouls for the Cavs in the first three minutes of the game, which enabled the Spurs to get out to a blazing 28-17 lead after the first quarter. San Antonio then continued to surge in the second quarter, outscoring Cleveland 30-16 to take a commanding 58-33 halftime lead. The two teams combined for 60 points in the third quarter to force the pace OVER, and a huge fourth-quarter rally by the Cavs fell short after they trailed by as many as 29 points.

6/7/07 - Game 1 - SAN ANTONIO 85, Cleveland 76 (ATS winner: SA -7.5 | UNDER 179.5)
Recap | Boxscore
Summary: The Spurs bottled up Cleveland star LeBron James for most of the night and took charge in the third quarter, outscoring the Cavs 24-14. San Antonio extended a 5-point halftime lead to 15 heading into the fourth quarter, and that proved to be the difference. A late rally by the Cavs fell short of a cover, and the fourth turned out to be the only quarter with more than 40 combined points as the UNDER cashed easily.

SCHEDULE

6/14/07 - Game 4 - San Antonio Spurs at CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (ABC | 9 PM ET)
6/17/07 - Game 5 - San Antonio Spurs at CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (ABC | 9 PM ET)
6/19/07 - Game 6 - Cleveland Cavaliers at SAN ANTONIO SPURS (ABC | 9 PM ET)
6/21/07 - Game 7 - Cleveland Cavaliers at SAN ANTONIO SPURS (ABC | 9 PM ET)

REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

Cleveland wins 2-0 SU & ATS
UNDER 2-0

1/2/07 - CLEVELAND 82, San Antonio 78 (ATS winner: Cleve +3.5 | UNDER 185)
11/3/07 - Cleveland 88, SAN ANTONIO 81 (ATS winner: Cleve +5.5 | UNDER 184.5)

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES RECAP: Since these teams only played each other twice during the regular season, we will look at the last four meetings. Cleveland has won the last three meetings both straight-up and against the spread after losing the previous four. LeBron James led the way for the Cavs in the last three meetings, averaging nearly 33 points, six rebounds and five assists per game. Spurs star Tim Duncan put up solid numbers of nearly 21 points and 12 rebounds per game in the last four meetings but his supporting cast was a bit limited. Top reserve Manu Ginobili averaged 10.5 points for San Antonio in the four games and has been known to step up on a larger stage. The problem is, he will be one of the players responsible for guarding James, who should take advantage of anybody the Spurs throw at him.

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MLB
MLB Betting Notes


Thursday, June 14

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Thursday’s key MLB betting notes

Abreu to the rescue

The New York Yankees have won eight in a row and 10 of 12 games, and it's due in part to Bobby Abreu's hot hitting.

Abreu is 20 for 41 in June, with 12 runs batted in over 11 games - a swift turnaround for a hitter whose May average (.208) was the worst of any calendar month in his career.

In Game 1 of the current series against the Diamondbacks, Abreu hit a three-run homer that was the key in a 4-1 win.

Abreu looks to continue the trend as the Yankees close out the series Thursday. They are an unbelievable –245 favorites for the win, with Andy Pettite set to start.

Shooting for an even 10

Boston Red Sox starter Josh Beckett is currently 9-0 with a 2.88 and is looking to cross the 10-win threshold this season with a victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.

In his previous outing, at Arizona, he went eight innings, allowed two runs and struck out eight to earn his ninth win in 11 starts. Beckett is holding the opposition to a .211 batting average.

He's 5-0 at Fenway Park with a 3.48 ERA. Lifetime against the Rockies, Beckett is 4-0 with a 2.81 ERA. Not surprisingly, the Red Sox are huge –197 favorites tonight.

Germano good to go

San Diego Padres reliever-turned-starter Justin Germano will make his scheduled start on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays despite taking a foul ball on the knee Sunday.

He felt no ill effects beyond a bruise. Germano yielded eight hits over five innings against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night – his shortest outing of the season far.

Germano is 4-0 with a 2.75 ERA this year and the Padres are slim –107 favorites to take the final game against Tampa Bay.

Guillen’s gallant return

The Detroit Tiger’s Carlos Guillen seems over a right hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday’s 15-7 over the New York Mets.

The hamstring flared up when he mishandled a Carlos Delgado ground ball up the middle and he has earmarked Thursday’s clash with the Milwaukee Brewers as his likely return.

"I don't think Wednesday," Guillen said when asked about his return, "but probably the day after."

Buoyed by a no-hitter from Justin Verlander on Tuesday night, the Tigers aim to regain the lead in the NL East and are –101 underdogs in the final game of the series against the Brewers.

Braves chipper about Jones return

Chipper Jones looks set to return to the Atlanta Braves lineup after a spell on the disabled list due to lingering pain in his thumbs.

The veteran third-baseman experienced a relatively pain-free batting practice ahead of Tuesday night's series opener against the Minnesota Twins and is expected to be in the lineup for Thursday’s series finale.

The Braves have lost 10 of 17 games since Jones went on the DL and they may use him as a designated hitter in his first game back.




Hottest hitting team this week

The Detroit Tigers take the title of the hottest hitters of the past seven days. In 221 at bats they produced 48 runs off 75 hits and led the majors over that stretch with a combined batting average of .339.

The Tigers have won five of their last six games to move level with the Cleveland Indians at the top of the AL Central.

Detroit closes out a three-game series against the Brewers on Thursday and then travel to Philadelphia to take on the Phillies this weekend.

Coldest hitting team this week

The San Francisco Giants have had the worst offensive week of any team in the majors. In the past 7 days they have managed just 15 runs off 51 hits in their 232 at bats.

Barry Bonds and Co. have a combined batting average of .220 in that time and, not surprisingly, have lost three of their last six games.

As if it couldn’t get any worse, the Giants start a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday.

Home-team umpire?

There’s good news for Houston as they close out a series against Oakland on Thursday. In umpire Mike Reilly’s last eight appearances at home plate, the home team has gone 6-2.

Even better news for the Astros: the home team has gone 21-7 in Reilly’s last 28 interleague games behind home plate.

Oddsmakers have made Houston the -105 favorites for the game.

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Pro Basketball – Long Sheet

NBA
Long Sheet


Thursday, June 14

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SAN ANTONIO (73 - 28) at CLEVELAND (62 - 39) - 6/14/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 53-45 ATS (+3.5 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
CLEVELAND is 78-58 ATS (+14.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 57-43 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 52-40 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 92-128 ATS (-48.8 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-3 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Pro Basketball – Short Sheet

NBA
Short Sheet


Thursday, June 14

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NBA Finals, Game Four
San Antonio Leads, 3-0
TV: ABC
San Antonio at Cleveland, 9:05 ET

San Antonio:
11-1 Over away after scoring 80 points or less
13-2 Over after allowing 80 points or less

Cleveland:
8-1 ATS revenging a home loss
8-1 ATS off a loss by 3 points or less

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Pro Basketball – Hot Lines

NBA
Hot Lines


Thursday, June 14

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Pick ‘n’ roll: Thursday’s best NBA bet

San Antonio Spurs at Cleveland Cavaliers (+3, 176)

When the NBA Finals began, there were only two realistic options for series MVP: Tim Duncan if the favored Spurs pulled through and LeBron James if the Cavs pulled off an upset.

Both Duncan and James were sitting on the bench during a crucial second-quarter spell in Game 3 on Tuesday night, each having picked up three early fouls. Cleveland was ahead when the stars sat down, but San Antonio took a 2-point lead into the locker room at halftime, indicative of the roles complimentary players have played all series long.

Game 1 was the Tony Parker show as the Spurs point guard continually blew by Larry Hughes and led all scorers with 27 points. Parker played well again in Game 2, but Manu Ginobili and Robert Horry each had game-changing efforts as subs as the Spurs built a 2-0 series lead. Then it was Bruce Bowen’s turn in Game 3 as the defensive pest quieted James and hit four of his five 3-pointers.

All of these non-MVP types stepping up have something in common, of course: they’re employees of the San Antonio Spurs organization.

Various Cavs have had the chance to help LeBron, but none have adequately met the task. Hughes hurt his team by playing injured. Zydrunas Ilgauskas was little more than a traffic cone in San Antonio. Sasha Pavlovic alternates between being a driving force and the invisible man. Even beloved Boobie Gibson dropped the ball, going 1-for-10 from the field in his first postseason start.

Now Cleveland’s faced with elimination and the Spurs have shown they’re the team to finish it quickly. Game 3 was the Cavs’ for the taking, but they let the Spurs’ secondary players steal it away. Game 4 might be a close one, but the Spurs’ 3-0 ATS record so far in the Finals is ignored at bettors’ own risk.

Pick: Spurs -3

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MLB
Streaking Pitchers


Thursday, June 14


Hot

Ben Sheets (Milwaukee Brewers) - Sheets (6-3, 3.21 ERA) extended his scoreless streak to 18 innings after giving up five hits and striking out six in seven innings against the Rangers Saturday. He is four strikeouts away from reaching 1000 for his career when the Brewers face the Tigers today as +102 underdogs.

Josh Beckett (Boston Red Sox) - After a 12-2 loss in Game 2 of their interleague series against the Rockies, the Red Sox are firing back with ace Josh Beckett. Beckett can extend his win record to 10-0 tonight at Fenway where oddsmakers favor the BoSox at -213. The righty boasts a 2.88 ERA in 72 innings this season and an impressive 4-0 career record with a 2.81 ERA against Colorado.

Cold

Jason Marquis (Chicago Cubs) - Marquis started the season with five wins in seven starts but hasn't recorded a win since March 9. He gave up six runs, four hits and three hits in 1 2/3 innings in a 9-5 loss to the Braves Saturday. The right-hander brings his 5-3 record and 3.01 ERA to the mound today when the Cubbies host the Mariners as -143 favorites.

Kip Wells (St. Louis Cardinals) - Wells will try to avoid his fourth straight loss and 11th of the season when he takes the mound for the Cards in Kansas City tonight. The right-hander leads the league in losses and his 6.33 ERA is second-worst to the Rangers' Robinson Tejeda (6.49). Wells gave up three runs and seven hits in his last appearance, a 10-6 loss to the Angels Friday. Wells is 0-2 with a 7.16 ERA since his last win and 3-2 (8.75 ERA) in five starts against the Royals. Oddsmakers list St. Louis as a -107 road favorite and have set the run total at 10 1/2.

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MLB
Long Sheet


Thursday, June 14


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SAN DIEGO (36 - 27) at TAMPA BAY (29 - 33) - 12:10 PM
JUSTIN GERMANO (R) vs. J.P. HOWELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 58-57 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 54-46 (+19.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 95-98 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 95-98 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-40 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-29 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-20 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 62-52 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 30-18 (+14.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 24-12 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.

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

JUSTIN GERMANO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

J.P. HOWELL vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.




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LA ANGELS (40 - 25) at CINCINNATI (26 - 39) - 12:35 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 71-47 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 108-90 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 153-143 (+32.5 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 219-156 (+32.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 32-18 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLON is 20-6 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 14-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 10-1 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 18-4 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 26-39 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 14-27 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 13-19 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 10-16 (-9.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 26-39 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
COLON is 2-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 0.69 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.5 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.




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ARIZONA (37 - 28) at NY YANKEES (31 - 31) - 1:05 PM
DOUG DAVIS (L) vs. ANDY PETTITTE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 22-44 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-28 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 37-28 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 31-31 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 10-14 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 11-15 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 43-37 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

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

DOUG DAVIS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DAVIS is 3-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.08 and a WHIP of 1.944.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
PETTITTE is 1-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.03 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 1-6 (-7.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)




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MILWAUKEE (34 - 30) at DETROIT (37 - 26) - 1:05 PM
BEN SHEETS (R) vs. CHAD DURBIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 39-72 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 39-69 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-55 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 141-98 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 79-43 (+24.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-10 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 128-84 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

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

BEN SHEETS vs. DETROIT since 1997
SHEETS is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

CHAD DURBIN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.




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OAKLAND (34 - 29) at HOUSTON (27 - 37) - 2:05 PM
CHAD GAUDIN (R) vs. JASON JENNINGS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 130-102 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 62-53 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 26-11 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-8 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 108-75 (+33.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
OAKLAND is 55-33 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 120-92 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 45-37 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
GAUDIN is 10-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GAUDIN is 10-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 27-37 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 43-47 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 27-37 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 19-27 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

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

CHAD GAUDIN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON JENNINGS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
JENNINGS is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)




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SEATTLE (35 - 26) at CHICAGO CUBS (28 - 35) - 2:20 PM
JEFF WEAVER (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WEAVER is 56-64 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 35-26 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 18-13 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 9-2 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-6 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 33-25 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 19-11 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WEAVER is 25-16 (+17.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 0-8 (-13.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-18 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-13 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-70 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
MARQUIS is 73-80 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

JEFF WEAVER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WEAVER is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.281.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MARQUIS is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)




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CLEVELAND (37 - 26) at FLORIDA (32 - 33) - 7:05 PM
JASON STANFORD (L) vs. DONTRELLE WILLIS (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

JASON STANFORD vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

DONTRELLE WILLIS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
WILLIS is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




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COLORADO (31 - 33) at BOSTON (41 - 22) - 7:05 PM
JEFF FRANCIS (L) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 19-45 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-22 (+15.1 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 21-4 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-10 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 35-39 (-14.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JEFF FRANCIS vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSH BECKETT vs. COLORADO since 1997
BECKETT is 4-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)




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TEXAS (23 - 41) at PITTSBURGH (27 - 37) - 7:05 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. TOM GORZELANNY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 23-41 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 21-39 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 7-20 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-24 (+14.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 43-33 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 5-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

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

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

TOM GORZELANNY vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.




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WASHINGTON (27 - 37) at BALTIMORE (29 - 35) - 7:05 PM
JASON SIMONTACCHI (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 19-17 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-27 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JASON SIMONTACCHI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SIMONTACCHI is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GUTHRIE is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




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ST LOUIS (27 - 34) at KANSAS CITY (25 - 40) - 8:10 PM
KIP WELLS (R) vs. SCOTT ELARTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 121-117 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 52-68 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 121-117 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 69-86 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WELLS is 2-11 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 2-11 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 7-18 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 26-24 (+13.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 31-33 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 15-10 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 68-93 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 69-89 (+27.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ELARTON is 6-17 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

KIP WELLS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
WELLS is 2-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 8.44 and a WHIP of 1.922.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

SCOTT ELARTON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ELARTON is 3-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.18 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)




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ATLANTA (35 - 30) at MINNESOTA (31 - 31) - 8:10 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. JOHAN SANTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 114-113 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-28 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 77-79 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 31-40 (-14.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HUDSON is 0-8 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 20-5 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 109-46 (+38.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 65-21 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 74-24 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 68-23 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 19-11 (+19.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 since 1997.

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

TIM HUDSON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HUDSON is 6-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.183.
His team's record is 7-7 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.4 units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SANTANA is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.85 and a WHIP of 2.141.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel


LA Angels at Cincinnati
While Homer Bailey wasn't sharp in his MLB debut last week, he was able to do what most Reds' pitchers haven't this year - win. Bailey threw only 63 of his 114 pitches for strikes, but limited the Indians to just two runs in five innings in a 4-3 victory. That outing looked very good compared to what Bartolo Colon has been going through lately. The 2005 AL Cy Young winner has been shaky in his last three appearances, allowing 19 runs in 14 2/3 innings with an 0-2 record. He gave up four runs, including three HRs, in just four innings of a 10-6 loss at St. Louis in his last outing on Friday. Cincinnati looks like a good underdog pick (+135) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Reds favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+135). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

Game 901-902: San Diego at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Germano) 16.781; Tampa Bay (Howell) 17.033
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: San Diego (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+110); Over

Game 903-904: LA Angels at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Colon) 15.666; Cincinnati (Bailey) 16.386
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+135); Over

Game 905-906: Arizona at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Davis) 17.044; NY Yankees (Pettitte) 16.745
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-260); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+260); Under

Game 907-908: Milwaukee at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Sheets) 15.795; Detroit (Durbin) 17.811
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-115); Under

Game 909-910: Oakland at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Gaudin) 17.715; Houston (Jennings) 14.978
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 3; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+120); Over

Game 911-912: Seattle at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Weaver) 16.870; Cubs (Marquis) 15.882
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-160); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+160); N/A

Game 913-914: Cleveland at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Stanford) 16.062; Florida (Willis) 15.225
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 915-916: Colorado at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Francis) 17.259; Boston (Beckett) 16.639
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+200); Over

Game 917-918: Texas at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Loe) 14.396; Pittsburgh (Gorzelanny) 15.237
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 11
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 919-920: Washington at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Simontachi) 16.080; Baltimore (Guthrie) 15.286
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-210); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+210); Under

Game 921-922: St. Louis at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wells) 15.264; Kansas City (Elarton) 15.530
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-115); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+115); Under

Game 923-924: Atlanta at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 14.709; Minnesota (Santana) 16.274
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-175); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-175); Over

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


San Antonio at Cleveland
Cleveland certainly had its opportunity to get back into the series in Game Three as the Spurs shot just 41.2 percent from the field, were outrebounded by the Cavaliers (48-41) and committed more turnovers (14-12). But Cleveland's offense once again let it down as the Cavs shot an abysmal 36.7 percent from the field (29-79) and just 15.8 percent (3-19) from three-point range. San Antonio's stifling defense has clearly worn down Cleveland with Bruce Bowen keeping LeBron James in check for the most part. James hasn't come anywhere close to the 48-point explosion he had in Game Five against Detroit and the rest of his teammates have been unable to pick up the slack. San Antonio looks in total control of this series and should close it out tonight by covering the spread (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-3). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

Game 707-708: San Antonio at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 131.011; Cleveland 122.424
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 8 1/2; 170 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 3; 176
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-3); Under