Friday Trends and Indexes 07/20

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Trends and Indexes
Friday, July 20

Good Luck on day #201 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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Weekend Sports Preview

Sports fans and bettors have their choice between a full slate of baseball, WNBA, Canadian football and Formula 1 racing when planning their summer weekend.

On the diamond, the playoff races are tightening up with August just around the corner. In the National League two division leaders clash when the Mets visit the Dodgers, while the teams that are chasing them also square off when Philadelphia heads to San Diego. Also on the NL schedule this weekend is San Francisco at Milwaukee, St. Louis at Atlanta, Cincinnati at Florida, Colorado at Washington, Houston at Pittsburgh and Arizona at the Cubs.

In the American League, Tampa Bay heads into the Bronx to face the Yankees for four games, thanks to a doubleheader on Saturday. The Red Sox, whom the Yankees are chasing in the AL East, host a three-game set with the White Sox. The rest of the AL weekend schedule includes Kansas City at Detroit, Seattle at Toronto, the Angels at Minnesota, Cleveland at Texas and Baltimore at Oakland.

The women have a busy weekend on the hardwood with a jam-packed WNBA weekend schedule. Friday night’s action tips off with Detroit at Indiana, and is followed by Seattle at Connecticut, Houston at New York, Sacramento at San Antonio, Washington at Minnesota and Los Angeles at Phoenix. Saturday’s two games include Washington at Detroit and Indiana at Chicago. Four more games follow on Sunday, as Seattle visits New York, Houston travels to Connecticut, San Antonio takes on Chicago and Minnesota invades Phoenix.

Arena Football takes a breather this week before Arena Bowl XXI kicks off next week, but there is still some gridiron action up north this weekend in the CFL. This weekend’s CFL action includes Saskatchewan at Edmonton on Friday night, and Toronto at Calgary on Saturday night.

This weekend’s racing schedule is limited to Formula 1. The F1 drivers motor into Nürburgring where Kimi Räikkönen will be looking for his third straight win in the European Grand Prix. There is guaranteed to be a new winner in the Grand Prix this weekend, because retired star Michael Schumacher won at Nürburgring last season.

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Canadian Football League – Long Sheet

CFL
Long Sheet

Friday, July 20

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SASKATCHEWAN (2 - 1) at EDMONTON (1 - 1 - 1) - 7/20/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 76-46 ATS (+25.4 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in July games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-2 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 4-1 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Canadian Football League – Write up

CFL
Write-up


Friday, July 20

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Saskatchewan (2-1) @ Edmonton (1-1-1) -- Roughriders allowed 15 points in first two games, then got smoked in Regina by 30 last week, turning ball over five times. Eskimos allowed only 15 points at Winnipeg, after giving up 68 in first two games; their total yardage has gone from 543-365-297 in three games. Big game for Eskimo side that missed playoffs last year for first time in thirty-five years.

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Canadian Football League – Betting Trends

CFL

Friday, July 20

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SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS @ EDMONTON ESKIMOS
2-1 July 20, 9:00 PM | Grass of Commonwealth Stadium 1-1-1

BETTING TRENDS

SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatchewan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Saskatchewan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Saskatchewan's last 19 games on the road
Saskatchewan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Edmonton
Saskatchewan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 6 games when playing Edmonton
Saskatchewan is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Saskatchewan is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton

EDMONTON
Edmonton is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Edmonton's last 13 games
Edmonton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Edmonton is 15-7-1 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Edmonton's last 10 games at home
Edmonton is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Saskatchewan
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing Saskatchewan
Edmonton is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan
Edmonton is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB

Friday, July 20

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs (2:20 PM ET)

Arizona’s Brandon Webb is a perfect 4-0 with a 2.52 ERA in six career starts against Chicago. He’s allowed just 28 hits in 35 2/3 innings versus the Cubs. BIG EDGE: D-BACKS & UNDER
Webb has struggled in his first two starts this month, going 0-2 with a 5.79 ERA in three starts. The Diamondbacks have been outscored 20-7 over that span. EDGE: CUBS & OVER
Chicago starter Jason Marquis is a disappointing 1-3 in seven career outings against Arizona, even though he’s posted a solid 2.84 ERA. He was an even 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA versus the Diamondbacks in 2006, as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. SLIGHT EDGE: CUBS
Marquis has been battered around for 13 runs and 20 hits in 15 2/3 innings this month. His 7.47 ERA is more than two runs higher than any other month this season. EDGE: OVER
The UNDER is 7-1-1 in Webb’s last nine Friday starts.



Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox (7:05 PM ET)

Chicago right-hander Jose Contreras is 3-4 with a highly-inflated 8.56 ERA in nine career games against Boston. He’s allowed 11 home runs in just 41 innings versus the Red Sox. EDGE: RED SOX & OVER
Contreras has been blasted for 17 runs and 27 hits over his last 17 1/3 innings. He’s 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA in two starts this month. EDGE: RED SOX
Boston’s Josh Beckett has just two career starts against Chicago, posting a 1-0 record and 4.66 ERA. The White Sox have hit three home runs in Beckett’s 9 2/3 innings against them. SLIGHT EDGE: RED SOX
Beckett is 6-3 at home, but his 4.37 ERA at Fenway Park is nearly three runs higher than his 1.71 ERA on the road. EDGE: OVER
The White Sox are 5-0 in Contreras’ last five starts versus the Red Sox.



Houston Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates (7:05 PM ET)

Houston ace Roy Oswalt was blasted in his last start, picking up a 9-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. He allowed a season-high eight runs in just 5 1/3 and is now 2-5 with a 6.48 ERA on the road. EDGE: PIRATES
Oswalt has enjoyed great success in 20 career appearances against the Pirates, posting an impressive 10-5 record and 2.67 ERA. He picked up a no-decision in his last start versus Pittsburgh, tossing seven innings of one-run ball while allowing five hits. EDGE: ASTROS
Pirates left-hander Tom Gorzelanny is just 1-3 with a 4.84 ERA in four career starts against the Astros. He was 0-2 with a 3.46 ERA in two starts versus Houston last season. EDGE: ASTROS
Gorzelanny has been dominant at times in his nine starts at PNC Park, tallying a 4-2 record and 3.10 ERA. The Pirates have picked up consecutive home victories against Milwaukee and Washington in his last two starts. EDGE: PIRATES
The Astros are 0-6 in the last six meetings.



San Francisco Giants at Milwaukee Brewers (8:05 PM ET)

San Francisco left-hander Noah Lowry is a dismal 0-2 with a 7.88 ERA in three career starts against Milwaukee. He was reached for five runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings versus them earlier this season. EDGE: BREWERS
The Giants have won three of Lowry’s last four starts, as the left-hander has allowed just one earned run in three of those starts. EDGE: GIANTS
Brewers right-hander Jeff Suppan is 3-4 with a 4.95 ERA in seven career starts against the Giants. He picked up a victory in his only 2006 start versus San Francisco, going seven innings and allowing three runs and eight hits. SLIGHT EDGE: GIANTS
Milwaukee has grabbed three straight wins with Suppan on the hill at Miller Park, outscoring opponents 21-12 over that span. EDGE: BREWERS
The UNDER is 4-1-1 in Lowry’s last six starts overall.



Los Angeles Angels at Minnesota Twins (8:10 PM ET)

Los Angeles right-hander John Lackey is an even 4-4 with a 4.01 ERA in 10 career starts against Minnesota. He picked up a 8-5 home loss versus the Twins on June 6, allowing six runs – four earned – in seven innings of work. SLIGHT EDGE: TWINS
Lackey has been brilliant in 10 road starts in 2007, going 7-2 with a 2.39 ERA. The Angels have won his last eight starts away from Angels Stadium. BIG EDGE: ANGELS
Minnesota’s Carlos Silva has pitched better at the Metrodome than on the road in 2007, going 4-3 with a 3.75 ERA compared to 3-7 with a 5.34 ERA. The Twins have won his last three home starts, including a 6-0 complete game shutout over Atlanta on June 13. EDGE: TWINS
Silva is a solid 4-1 with a 3.86 ERA in seven career appearances against Los Angeles. He’s walked just eight batters in 44 1/3 innings. EDGE: TWINS
The Twins are 5-0 in their last five games versus the AL West.



Philadelphia Phillies at San Diego Padres (10:05 PM ET)

Philadelphia’s Adam Eaton is 5-2 with a 5.63 ERA in nine road starts this season. The Phillies have picked up losses in two of his last outings away from Citizens Bank Park, as the right-hander has allowed 13 runs in 17 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: PHILLIES & OVER
The Phillies have alternated wins and losses in Eaton’s last four starts, with his last start resulting in a 10-2 home loss to St. Louis. SLIGHT EDGE: PHILLIES
San Diego right-hander Justin Germano allowed four earned runs and five hits in his only career start against Philadelphia, which resulted in a 9-6 victory back in 2004. SLIGHT EDGE: PADRES
The Padres have lost four of Germano’s last five starts, mainly due to their offense managing just 12 runs over that span. EDGE: PHILLIES & UNDER
The OVER is 4-0 in Germano’s last four home starts.



Baltimore Orioles at Oakland Athletics (10:05 PM ET)

Baltimore ace Erik Bedard is searching for his first career win against Oakland, as the right-hander is 0-3 with a 4.66 ERA in six starts. He allowed two earned runs and six hits over seven innings in a 3-2 losing effort to the Athletics at Camden Yards on May 25. BIG EDGE: A’S
Bedard has been absolutely dominant over his last two starts, tossing 16 shutout innings and allowing just five hits in two shutout victories over Chicago and Texas. The Orioles have won five straight games with him on the mound. His start was bumped back due to a sore neck, but insiders believe he is feeling much better and should be ready to go. BIG EDGE: ORIOLES
Oakland right-hander Joe Blanton is an even 1-1 with a 4.88 ERA in four career starts against Baltimore. SLIGHT EDGE: OVER
After posting a fantastic 3-1 record and 1.58 ERA in the month of June, Blanton is a disappointing 1-2 with a 3.97 ERA in three starts this month. SLIGHT EDGE: ORIOLES
The OVER is 6-2 in the last eight meetings.

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Baseball – Betting Notes

MLB


Friday, July 20

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Friday’s MLB betting notes

Tampa totals could totally mislead

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays face the New York Yankees in the Bronx this weekend in what looks to be the safest over bet in all of baseball.

For starters, Friday’s opener will be the Rays’ first second-half road game. Only 12 of Tampa Bay’s 44 first-half road games played under the total. The Rays have also played over the total in nine of their last 12 games.

Friday's game will be the ninth between the Rays and Yanks this season and none of the previous eight played under the total. Edwin Jackson takes the hill for Tampa Bay against New York’s Mike Mussina, the same starters for last Sunday’s 13-run series finale at Tropicana Field. The teams also have a five-game streak of playing over the total at Yankee Stadium.

But bettors should note that the Rays and Yanks scored only 10 combined runs in each of their four head-to-head meetings before last Sunday’s game. Playing the over in those games, in which the total was always set between nine and 10 runs, resulted in either a push or a nail-biting payday.

It might also be a concern that none of Mussina’s seven home starts in 2007 have gone higher than 10 runs.

Astros are lost away from home

The Houston Astros are easily the worst road team in the NL and things are going from bad to worse.

Houston’s 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday dropped the ‘Stros to 16-33 on the road this season and 3-14 in their last 17. They’re 1-5 since the All-Star break, losing two of three in D.C. after being swept at Wrigley Field by the Chicago Cubs.

"It's very frustrating," Lance Berkman told the Houston Chronicle. "I think we played three pretty good games (in Washington), competitive games offensively.”

Wednesday’s loss dropped Houston to -15.28 units on the road this season, meaning that a $100 bet on the Astros to win in each of their 49 road games would result in $1,528 in losses for the unfortunate bettor.

The Astros face the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Friday night, a venue that represents Houston’s road woes as well as any other. The Astros are 0-3 at PNC this year after ending 2006 by beating the Bucs in six straight games in Pittsburgh.

It’s Miller time!

The Milwaukee Brewers aren’t a great road team either, but that’s not a concern this weekend as the San Francisco Giants come to town. Milwaukee is 8-0 in the teams’ last eight head-to-head clashes at Miller Park, including a three-game sweep in mid-June this season. The Brewers were favored in all eight wins.

Noah Lowry starts for the Giants in Friday night’s series opener and was San Fran’s starter in two of its eight losses during the streak of futility in Milwaukee. Lowry allowed nine hits, three walks and five runs in just 5 2/3 innings on June 18. Prince Fielder and Corey Hart each hit early home runs to leave the Giants left-hander winless in Milwaukee for his young career.

The Brew Crew is 34-15 at home this year, tied with the Cleveland Indians for the top mark in MLB. Milwaukee’s 14.09 units profit from home games more than doubles any other NL team’s home profit.

Milwaukee is 7-2 in Jeff Suppan’s nine starts at Miller Park this year and hopes to make it 8-2 on Friday night.

A’s ‘O’ gets an ‘F’

The Oakland A’s offensive numbers this summer are difficult to fathom. The A’s are hitting .217 in July and only .191 since the All-Star break. Little surprise, then, that they’re 4-11 in July, 1-6 since the break.

Eric Chavez, who hit home runs in three of his last five games, is expected to return to the lineup for the weekend set with the Baltimore Orioles. It’s not like he’s an offensive savior, though. Twelve A’s have at least 10 at-bats since the break and Chavez is one of the nine among them hitting .208 or worse.

Oakland has played the O’s five times this season, all in Baltimore, and didn’t exceed six runs in any of them. That’s not encouraging news for a team preparing to face Erik Bedard. The Baltimore ace leads the major leagues in strikeouts and pitched a two-hit shutout in his last road game, highlighted by 15 strikeouts.

Bedard was scratched from his scheduled Wednesday start due to a sore neck, but assured local reporters that he’d be fine for Friday’s series opener by the Bay.

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Baseball Today - July 20

SCOREBOARD
Friday, July 20

Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox (7:05 p.m. EDT). Josh Beckett goes for his 13th win for the Red Sox.

STARS Thursday

-D'Angelo Jimenez, Nationals, hit a game-ending RBI single with one out in the 10th inning in a 5-4 comeback victory over the Colorado Rockies.

-Tony Graffanino, Brewers, homered and had a two-run double in Milwaukee's 10-1 rout of Arizona.

ON HANK'S HEELS

Barry Bonds moved within two home runs of Hank Aaron's mark Thursday, hitting Nos. 752 and 753 in San Francisco's 9-8 loss to the Chicago Cubs. It was his 71st multihomer game, second all-time behind Babe Ruth's 72, and second this season. Bonds, who snapped an 0-for-21 slump, hadn't homered since July 3 at Cincinnati.

BREAKING THROUGH

D'Angelo Jimenez's first hit in 20 at-bats as a pinch hitter this season was a game-winning RBI single with one out in the 10th inning Thursday night, giving the Washington Nationals a 5-4 comeback victory over the Colorado Rockies. Before that at-bat, Jimenez was 1-for-25 overall in 2007. He helped make a winner of Jon Rauch (4-2), who pitched a perfect 10th.

LUCKY 13TH

C.C. Sabathia became the first 13-game winner in the major leagues despite another shaky start, getting help from Grady Sizemore's long tiebreaking home run in Cleveland's 7-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night. Sabathia (13-4), who allowed 13 runs in 11 innings while losing his two previous July starts, squandered a 4-0 lead against the Rangers before Sizemore led off the fifth with a 419-foot homer to right-center field that put Cleveland ahead 5-4.

STREAKING

Kelvim Escobar won his career-best fifth consecutive decision to help the AL West Division-leading Angels avoid a three-game sweep with a 3-0 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday. Escobar (11-3), who hasn't lost in eight starts since May 31, gave up nine hits and struck out five over 7 2-3 innings.

STOPPED SHORT

The Yankees had a five-game winning streak snapped and were denied their first four-game sweep of Toronto since 1995 with a 3-2 loss Thursday.

HOT CUBS

With a 9-8 win over the Giants on Thursday the Cubs moved to six games over .500 (50-44) for the first time since June 11, 2005, when Chicago was 33-27. The surging Cubs earned their 18th victory in the last 23 games, sixth in seven since the All-Star break and are now the hottest teams in baseball.

ROAD WARRIORS

Detroit edged division rival Cleveland on Thursday 4-3 in 10 innings. The Tigers now own baseball's best record and are the Majors best team on the road with 32 wins away from Comerica Park.

SPEAKING

''It's real now. I had to get over them switching those baseballs. Any time that happens, I kind of go into a slide. It's tough because you actually really realize something's going on and you don't really want to think about it. ... But when they stop it for a second and switch baseballs, it's very hard to not know something's happening right in front of you.'' - Barry Bonds, alluding to the the commemorative balls being used when he bats. Bonds moved within two home runs of Hank Aaron's mark Thursday, hitting Nos. 752 and 753 in San Francisco's 9-8 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

SEASONS
July 20

1906 - Malcolm Eason of Brooklyn pitched a 2-0 no-hitter against the Cardinals in St. Louis.

1925 - Brooklyn's Dazzy Vance struck out 17 batters and the Dodgers tripped the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in 10 innings.

1933 - Babe Herman hit three home runs, including a grand slam, to pace the Chicago Cubs in a 10-1 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field.

1941 - New York's Joe DiMaggio had three doubles and a homer in a 12-6, 17-inning win for the Yankees in Detroit.

1958 - Jim Bunning of the Detroit Tigers threw a no-hitter, beating the Boston Red Sox 3-0 in the first game of a doubleheader.

1970 - Bill Singer of the Dodgers pitched a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies for a 5-0 victory in front of 12,454 at Los Angeles.

1973 - Wilbur Wood of the Chicago White Sox lost both ends of a doubleheader to the New York Yankees, 12-2 and 7-0.

1976 - Hank Aaron hit the 755th home run of his career to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-2 win over California.

2003 - Albert Pujols became the fourth player to hit 100 home runs in his first three major league seasons with a two-run shot in St. Louis' 10-7 win over Los Angeles.

Today's birthday: Ben Molina 33.

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MLB
Streaking Pitchers


Friday, July 20


HOT


Erik Bedard (Baltimore Orioles) – The O’s ace returns to face the Oakland Athletics tonight after missing his last start with a stiff neck. Bedard is 4-0 in his last five with the Orioles coming out on top in all five of those outings. The MLB strikeout leader hasn’t allowed an earned run over his last two starts and has shutout his opponent in three of his last four trips to the hill. Oddsmakers have Baltimore listed as a +102 underdog tonight.

Fausto Carmona (Cleveland Indians) – After a 10-game undefeated streak earlier this season, Carmona appeared to come back down to earth and had some people doubting wondering if he was just a splash in the pan. The young fireballer has responded with a three-game winning streak for Cleveland. Carmona and Indians take on the Texas Rangers tonight with books setting the Tribe as –139 road favorites. The total is set at 10 ½.

Chuck James (Atlanta Braves) – James has been a model of consistency recently, going 2-0 in his last three outings while allowing just 10 total hits and two earned runs over those starts. The Braves host the St. Louis Cardinals tonight as –136 home favorites. In one career start against the Cards, James pitched six innings allowing four earned runs on eight hits but managed to collect the victory. The total for tonight’s contest is set at nine.



COLD


Jose Contreras (Chicago White Sox) – Contreras has been absolutely dreadful for the White Sox this season. He is 5-11 with an ugly 5.32 ERA and enters tonight’s game against the Boston Red Sox on a four-game losing streak. During the losing streak he’s allowed five earned runs or more in three of the four games. Oddsmakers have Chicago listed as a +189 underdog and the total set at 9 ½. The White Sox have played over the total is 10 of Contreras’ 16 starts this year.

Brandon Webb (Arizona Diamondbacks) – Last year’s NL Cy Young award winner hasn’t been able to regain that dominant form this season. Webb is just 8-7 with a 3.42 ERA for the D-backs this year and he is winless in his last three outings. Over those games he’s allowed three earned runs or more in each but did strikeout 22 batters along the way. He will face the Cubs tonight with Arizona listed as a –115 road underdog. Webb is 4-0 with a 2.52 ERA in his career versus the Cubbies.

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Friday, July 20


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ARIZONA (50 - 47) at CHICAGO CUBS (50 - 44) - 2:20 PM
BRANDON WEBB (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 50-47 (+2.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 10-1 (+8.8 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
ARIZONA is 50-47 (+2.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WEBB is 14-4 (+9.4 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 117-140 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 62-67 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 62-76 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 117-137 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 325-310 (-71.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-54 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

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

BRANDON WEBB vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WEBB is 4-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.290.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MARQUIS is 1-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 1.224.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)




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CINCINNATI (41 - 55) at FLORIDA (45 - 51) - 7:05 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. SCOTT OLSEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 41-55 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 23-35 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 41-55 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 18-28 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LOHSE is 9-27 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OLSEN is 18-10 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 122-133 (+32.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 406-454 (+60.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 26-15 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 45-44 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 202-205 (+46.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 123-103 (+29.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
FLORIDA is 20-29 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 20-29 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 14-25 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 14-21 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

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

KYLE LOHSE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
LOHSE is 1-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
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COLORADO (48 - 47) at WASHINGTON (40 - 55) - 7:05 PM
AARON COOK (R) vs. JASON SIMONTACCHI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 114-169 (-56.0 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COOK is 17-35 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COOK is 17-34 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 48-47 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 48-44 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 36-31 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 36-32 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-23 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 3-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

AARON COOK vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
COOK is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JASON SIMONTACCHI vs. COLORADO since 1997
SIMONTACCHI is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.111.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)




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HOUSTON (40 - 55) at PITTSBURGH (40 - 54) - 7:05 PM
ROY OSWALT (R) vs. TOM GORZELANNY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 40-55 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 47-53 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-20 (-11.4 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-33 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 16-25 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-27 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 40-55 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 91-116 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters since 1997.
HOUSTON is 22-32 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 19-28 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 48-39 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 49-40 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-0 (+8.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

ROY OSWALT vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
OSWALT is 10-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.69 and a WHIP of 1.097.
His team's record is 12-7 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-10. (-2.1 units)

TOM GORZELANNY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GORZELANNY is 1-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.478.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)




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ST LOUIS (43 - 49) at ATLANTA (51 - 45) - 7:35 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. CHUCK JAMES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 137-132 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 137-132 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 80-99 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-53 (-26.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 18-38 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 27-21 (+9.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 130-128 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 58-70 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 66-65 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 30-39 (-19.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 128-124 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 91-90 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 61-65 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

CHUCK JAMES vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
JAMES is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
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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SAN FRANCISCO (39 - 54) at MILWAUKEE (54 - 41) - 8:05 PM
NOAH LOWRY (L) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-54 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-19 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-77 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 14-26 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-54 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-56 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-40 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-31 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOWRY is 14-27 (-15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 52-26 (+16.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-15 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-15 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 48-26 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 23-8 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LOWRY is 15-7 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 22-39 (-23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

NOAH LOWRY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LOWRY is 0-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 7.88 and a WHIP of 1.625.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
SUPPAN is 3-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.489.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)




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PHILADELPHIA (47 - 48) at SAN DIEGO (53 - 41) - 10:05 PM
ADAM EATON (R) vs. JUSTIN GERMANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-11 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-17 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-47 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
EATON is 18-7 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 52-52 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

ADAM EATON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

JUSTIN GERMANO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GERMANO is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




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NY METS (53 - 42) at LA DODGERS (54 - 42) - 10:40 PM
OLIVER PEREZ (L) vs. BRETT TOMKO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 54-42 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 29-12 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 51-39 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 156-111 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 76-58 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 154-110 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 115-77 (+20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 44-30 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 69-50 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PEREZ is 8-0 (+8.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

OLIVER PEREZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
PEREZ is 3-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.439.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (+0.0 units)

BRETT TOMKO vs. NY METS since 1997
TOMKO is 4-6 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.541.
His team's record is 6-7 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.5 units)




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KANSAS CITY (41 - 53) at DETROIT (57 - 36) - 7:05 PM
GIL MECHE (R) vs. KENNY ROGERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 15-34 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 57-36 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 36-14 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 11-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
DETROIT is 49-31 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 107-68 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 100-60 (+28.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 77-35 (+26.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ROGERS is 31-10 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 25-3 (+22.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 17-4 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 12-1 (+11.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 12-1 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 17-3 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 30-9 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 21-5 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 55-24 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 103-154 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 49-78 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 21-21 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 94-139 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 80-104 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 45-55 (+16.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 26-27 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-37 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MECHE is 28-21 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 15-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 7-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 38-53 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-2 (+3.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

GIL MECHE vs. DETROIT since 1997
MECHE is 5-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.373.
His team's record is 7-6 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.8 units)

KENNY ROGERS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ROGERS is 13-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.242.
His team's record is 16-8 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-13. (-4.3 units)




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CHI WHITE SOX (43 - 51) at BOSTON (56 - 39) - 7:05 PM
JOSE CONTRERAS (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 133-123 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 60-65 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CONTRERAS is 21-27 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CONTRERAS is 9-18 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CONTRERAS is 2-11 (-10.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 43-16 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 123-94 (+28.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 97-72 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 77-59 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 178-114 (+46.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 148-97 (+30.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 113-87 (+23.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-23 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 95-86 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-15 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 250-193 (-45.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
BECKETT is 4-14 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
BECKETT is 14-16 (-15.4 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
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JOSE CONTRERAS vs. BOSTON since 1997
CONTRERAS is 4-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.85 and a WHIP of 1.648.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+3.6 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BECKETT is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.65 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)




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SEATTLE (53 - 39) at TORONTO (46 - 49) - 7:05 PM
MIGUEL BATISTA (R) vs. JESSE LITSCH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 198-185 (-73.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
TORONTO is 36-16 (+15.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-39 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 26-19 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 22-21 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 39-27 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 94-92 (+6.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 30-22 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BATISTA is 30-21 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 58-38 (+23.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 16-8 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 19-26 (-9.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-0 (+3.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

MIGUEL BATISTA vs. TORONTO since 1997
BATISTA is 2-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 0.87 and a WHIP of 1.355.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

JESSE LITSCH vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.




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TAMPA BAY (37 - 57) at NY YANKEES (48 - 45) - 7:05 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. MIKE MUSSINA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 37-57 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-91 (-38.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 2-18 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 30-76 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 21-63 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-67 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-105 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 48-45 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 5-10 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
NY YANKEES are 14-19 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY YANKEES are 42-39 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 55-41 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MUSSINA is 9-14 (-24.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -225 to -250 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MUSSINA is 42-34 (-32.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-4 (+2.7 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.0 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
JACKSON is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MUSSINA is 16-6 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.219.
His team's record is 20-8 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-16. (-5.7 units)




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LA ANGELS (56 - 38) at MINNESOTA (49 - 46) - 8:10 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. CARLOS SILVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 98-73 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 117-98 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 40-23 (+20.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 161-115 (+42.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 57-25 (+32.4 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 58-51 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 16-8 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 56-32 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 29-16 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 15-7 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-2 (-0.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LACKEY is 5-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.157.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-1.8 units)

CARLOS SILVA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SILVA is 4-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)




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CLEVELAND (56 - 39) at TEXAS (41 - 54) - 8:35 PM
FAUSTO CARMONA (R) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 5-15 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 88-90 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 66-66 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-25 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 26-15 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 78-61 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-7 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

FAUSTO CARMONA vs. TEXAS since 1997
CARMONA is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 9.52 and a WHIP of 1.587.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MCCARTHY is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.74 and a WHIP of 1.065.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)




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BALTIMORE (42 - 52) at OAKLAND (45 - 50) - 10:05 PM
ERIK BEDARD (L) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 22-43 (-18.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 19-32 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 23-9 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 7-1 (+7.4 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent this season.
OAKLAND is 45-50 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 4-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
OAKLAND is 18-26 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 12-19 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

ERIK BEDARD vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BEDARD is 0-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.66 and a WHIP of 1.391.
His team's record is 0-6 (-7.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

JOE BLANTON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BLANTON is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.88 and a WHIP of 1.542.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)




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Houston at Pittsburgh
Roy Oswalt has not been his usual unhittable self as the Astros ace is just 1-2 with a 5.31 ERA over his last five starts and an even worse 2-5 with a 6.59 ERA on the road this season. As a team, Houston continues to struggle and is 3-8 in its last 11 games. The Pirates haven't been much better (4-7 in last 11, including six straight losses). But Pittsburgh starter Tom Gorzelanny continues to put up solid numbers (3-0, 3.81 over last five starts; 4-2, 3.10 at home). The Pirates look like a good home underdog pick (+122) today according to Dunkel, which has Pittsburgh favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+122). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

Game 901-902: Arizona at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Webb) 14.752; Chicago Cubs (Marquis) 16.649
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-115); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-115); N/A

Game 903-904: Cincinnati at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Lohse) 17.150; Florida (Olsen) 15.782
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+145); Under

Game 905-906: Colorado at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Cook) 16.560; Washington (Traber) 15.466
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 907-908: Houston at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Oswalt) 14.787; Pittsburgh (Gorzelanny) 15.652
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Houston (-122); 8
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+122); Over

Game 909-910: St. Louis at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 16.698; Atlanta (James) 17.061
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-145); Under

Game 911-912: San Francisco at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lowry) 15.443; Milwaukee (Suppan) 15.380
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-146); 9
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+146); Under

Game 913-914: Philadelphia at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Eaton) 16.545; San Diego (Germano) 15.229
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: San Diego (-141); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+141); Under

Game 915-916: NY Mets at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Perez) 15.702; LA Dodgers (Tomko) 16.552
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+125); Over

Game 917-918: Kansas City at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Meche) 17.054; Detroit (Rogers) 18.090
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-185); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-185); Over

Game 919-920: Chicago White Sox at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Contreras) 14.943; Boston (Beckett) 16.274
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-215); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-215); Under

Game 921-922: Seattle at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Batista) 17.331; Toronto (Litsch) 15.223
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+115); Under

Game 923-924: Tampa Bay at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Jackson) 14.914; NY Yankees (Mussina) 16.337
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-285); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-285); Over

Game 925-926: LA Angels at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Lackey) 15.668; Minnesota (Silva) 16.494
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+145); Under

Game 927-928: Cleveland at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Carmona) 16.979; Texas (McCarthy) 14.950
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-150); 10
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-150); Under

Game 929-930: Baltimore at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Bedard) 17.879; Oakland (Blanton) 14.520
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 3; 8
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-115); Over

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Friday, July 20


Cincinnati Reds at Florida Marlins (-136, 9 ½)

The Reds have won four straight games and their record under interim manager Pete Mackanin is 10-4 after last night’s win over the Fish.

Cincinnati had the worst record in baseball when Mackanin took over, meaning the Reds are regular underdogs. That’s translated to +5.68 betting units during Mackanin’s 14-game stint (i.e. betting $100 on the Reds for each of the 14 games Mackanin's managed resulted in a profit of $568). As happy as Cincy backers might be about their team’s rebirth, the players might be even happier.

"I can't put a finger on it, but coming to the ballpark is a lot different than it was," David Weathers told the Cincinnati Post after Thursday’s win. "We were really tense, but Pete's got a laid-back personality, a funny guy. I think it's filtered on to us and we come in here expecting to win."

Things aren’t as happy in Miami. The Marlins are winners on the road but one of MLB’s worst teams at home. They send Scott Olsen to the hill tonight, making his first appearance since being suspended from the team earlier this week for insubordination.

Pick: Reds +128



Cleveland Indians at Texas Rangers (+131, 10 ½)

Texas counted on offensive production from its infield in 2007, but the quartet’s run production hasn’t met expectations. Mark Teixeira’s back in the lineup but Hank Blalock and Ian Kinsler remain sidelined with injuries and shortstop Michael Young will miss tonight’s game for his wife’s grandmother’s funeral.

The Rangers infield tonight will likely feature Teixiera, Jerry Hairston, Ramon Vazquez and Travis Metcalf – not the lineup to help Texas improve its 5-10 record against AL Central opponents.

The Indians won in Arlington last night behind ace C.C. Sabathia and will start ace-in-waiting Fausto Carmona tonight.

Before the 2007 season started, Carmona was known for his disastrous turn as Cleveland’s closer last year. The shellacking Oakland laid on him June 27 prompted fears of a repeat meltdown in the second half, but Carmona rattled off three subsequent wins to allay those concerns. No AL starter induces groundball outs more frequently than Carmona and that’s become especially clear over his last trio of starts in which opposing batters have grounded out 38 times while flying out only nine times.

Pick: Indians -139



Baltimore Orioles at Oakland A’s (-110, 7 ½)

The A’s have handed Baltimore ace Erik Bedard a loss in each of his two starts against Oakland this season, but both losses came when the A’s knew what they were doing at the plate.

Oakland snapped a nine-game losing streak on Wednesday with its 6-0 win over Texas. The six runs from the offense signified a veritable explosion not seen in the Bay Area since Barry Bonds had teammates to help him out. The A’s averaged just 2.2 runs per game during the losing streak.

"Getting a win was big, and, hopefully, it will point us in the right direction for the rest of the way," shortstop Bobby Crosby told the San Francisco Chronicle after the win. "It's hard to have fun when you're losing all the time, especially when you're struggling like I have been."

Before Crosby gets ahead of himself, however, he should be reminded that he’s hitting .184 since May and is about to face MLB’s top strikeout pitcher. The win was nice but Oakland remains just 4-11 in July, costing everyday backers -10.06 units in just a half-month’s work.

Pick: Orioles +102

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Friday, July 20th

National League

Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 EST WGN
Brandon Webb (R) vs. Jason Marquis (R)
Webb: Arizona 12-3 SU as a road favorite of -110 or higher
Marquis: Cubs 8-23 SU at home off a one-run win

Cincinnati at Florida, 7:05 EST
Kyle Lohse (R) vs. Scott Olsen (L)
Lohse: 7-24 TSR as an underdog
Olsen: Florida 31-18 Over off a loss

Colorado at Washington, 7:05 EST
Aaron Cook (R) vs. Jason Simontacchi (R)
Cook: Colorado 6-2 at Washington
Simontacchi: Washington 3-15 at home when the total is 8 to 8.5

Houston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 EST
Roy Oswalt (R) vs. Tom Gorzelanny (L)
Oswalt: Houston 2-12 SU off 6+ road games
Gorzelanny: Pittsburgh 6-0 SU vs. Houston

St. Louis at Atlanta, 7:35 EST
Adam Wainwright (R) vs. Chuck James (L)
Wainwright: St. Louis 10-0 SU Away after a game w/ no extra base hits
James: Atlanta 14-1 Over after a win by 8+ runs

San Francisco at Milwaukee, 8:05 EST
Noah Lowry (L) vs. Jeff Suppan (R)
Lowry: 0-3 TSR, 7.88 ERA vs. Milwaukee
Suppan: Milwaukee 15-2 SU at home after having won 4 of their last 5

Philadelphia at San Diego, 10:05 EST
Adam Eaton (R) vs. Justin Germano (R)
Eaton: Philadelphia 9-25 SU as an underdog
Germano: SD 17-7 Under after allowing 1 run or less

NY Mets at LA Dodgers, 10:40 EST
Oliver Perez (L) vs. Brett Tomko (R)
Perez: 9-0 TSR Away with a money line of -100 to -150
Tomko: LA 12-3 Over in July


American League

Kansas City at Detroit, 7:05 EST
Gil Meche (R) vs. Kenny Rogers (L)
Meche: KC 13-3 Over as a road underdog of +150 to +175
Rogers: 25-3 TSR when the total is 9 to 9.5

Chicago White Sox at Boston, 7:05 EST
Jose Contreras (R) vs. Josh Beckett (R)
Contreras: 0-3 TSR, 8.83 ERA L3 starts
Beckett: Boston 43-16 SU at home off 3+ SU losses

Seattle at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Miguel Batista (R) vs. Jesse Litsch (R)
Batista: 16-8 TSR in road starts
Litsch: Toronto 6-16 SU after a win by 2 runs or less

Tampa Bay at NY Yankees, 7:05 EST
Edwin Jackson (R) vs. Mike Mussina (R)
Jackson: Tampa Bay 4-40 SU Away 2nd half of season
Mussina: Yankees 7-0 Over vs. Tampa Bay

LA Angels at Minnesota, 8:10 EST
John Lackey (R) vs. Carlos Silva (R)
Lackey: 9-1 TSR Away working on 5 or 6 days rest
Silva: Minnesota 9-0 Under as a home underdog of +100 to +125

Cleveland at Texas, 8:35 EST
Fausto Carmona (R) vs. Brandon McCarthy (R)
Carmona: 3-0 TSR, 2.95 ERA L3 starts
McCarthy: 14-3 Under as an underdog

Baltimore at Oakland, 10:05 EST
Erik Bedard (L) vs. Joe Blanton (R)
Bedard: 0-6 TSR, 4.66 ERA vs. Oakland
Blanton: Oakland 7-1 SU off a shutout win

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