Thursday Trends and Indexes 07/26

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Trends and Indexes
Thursday, July 26

Good Luck on day #207 of 2007!

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

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Baseball - Dunkel Index

MLB
Dunkel Index

Oakland at Seattle
The Mariners should be glad to get home after dropping six straight on the road, including yesterday's 7-6 loss against the Rangers in which closer J.J. Putz blew his first save opportunity after converting 31 straight. Facing league ERA leader Dan Haren (11-3, 2.41) isn't an easy assignment, but the M's are the only team to beat him twice this season. Overall Seattle has won seven of nine against the A's this year and starter Jeff Weaver has pitched solidly enough in recent weeks (2-1, 2.43 ERA in last six starts) to make the Mariners a good underdog pick (+133) according to Dunkel, which has Seattle favored straight up by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+133). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, JULY 26

Game 901-902: Pittsburgh at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Maholm) 13.838; NY Mets (Perez) 15.826
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-200); Under

Game 903-904: Milwaukee at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Bush) 13.746; Cincinnati (Livingston) 14.404
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+125); Under

Game 905-906: Washington at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Lannan) 15.252; Philadelphia (Eaton) 16.392
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 907-908: Atlanta at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Carlyle) 15.569; San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.008
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+125); Under

Game 909-910: San Diego at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Wells) 13.686; Houston (Rodriguez) 14.377
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: San Diego (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+110); Under

Game 911-912: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Marquis) 15.101; St. Louis (Looper) 14.940
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+110); Under

Game 913-914: LA Dodgers at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Penny) 14.430; Colorado (Lopez) 14.764
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+135); Over

Game 915-916: Florida at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Kim) 15.462; Arizona (Owings) 15.522
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+130); Under


Game 917-918: Tampa Bay at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Jackson) 14.608; Baltimore (Trachsel) 14.499
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-140); 10
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+140); Over

Game 919-920: Detroit at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 15.770; White Sox (Danks) 14.732
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Detroit (-160); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-160); Over

Game 921-922: Boston at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Gabbard) 16.128; Cleveland (Lee) 15.348
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-110); 10
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-110); Under

Game 923-924: NY Yankees at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Igawa) 16.831; Kansas City (De La Rosa) 15.788
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 12
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-175); 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-175); Over

Game 925-926: Oakland at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Haren) 14.540; Seattle (Weaver) 14.981
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-133); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+133); Over

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB

Thursday, July 26

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Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets (12:10 PM ET)

Pittsburgh starter Paul Maholm is 2-1 with a 1.42 ERA in three career starts versus the New York Mets. He’s yet to allow a home run in 19 innings against them. EDGE: PIRATES
Maholm has fallen into a consistent pattern of alternating wins and losses over his last eight starts. He picked up a 7-3 home victory over the Houston Astros last time out, allowing two runs and eight hits over 6 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: METS
New York’s Oliver Perez faces his former club for the third time in his career, as the left-hander is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA against Pittsburgh. SLIGHT EDGE: PIRATES
Perez has picked up consecutive victories over Cincinnati and Los Angeles since the All-Star break, surrendering just three earned runs over 13 1/3 innings. EDGE: METS
The OVER is 15-6-3 in the Pirates last 24 road games versus a left-handed starter.



Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox (2:05 PM ET)

Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander is a dismal 1-4 with a 6.96 ERA in six career starts versus the White Sox. Detroit picked up a 6-5 victory over Chicago on April 22, with Verlander picking up a no-decision after giving up three runs and four hits over seven innings. SLIGHT EDGE: WHITE SOX
Detroit has won seven of Verlander’s last eight starts and the offense has supplied an incredible 33 runs in his last three victories. BIG EDGE: TIGERS
Chicago’s John Danks was reached for four runs and nine hits in a 6-2 loss to Detroit on April 25. The left-hander has allowed eight runs and 15 hits in 10 2/3 career innings against them. EDGE: TIGERS
The White Sox have had three losing streaks of two games or more with Danks on the hill, as he enters off a 11-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox. SLIGHT EDGE: TIGERS
The White Sox are 4-0 in their last four home games versus a right-handed starter.



Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians (7:05 PM ET)

Since the All-Star break, Boston’s Kason Gabbard has pitched like an ace. He’s allowed just one earned run over 16 innings in picking up two straight victories against the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals. EDGE: RED SOX
Gabbard is searching for his first road victory of his career, as he’s posted a 0-3 record and 5.08 ERA in eight outings away from Fenway Park. BIG EDGE: INDIANS
Cleveland starter Cliff Lee is an even 2-2 with a 3.72 in six career starts against Boston. He ended up on the losing end of a 5-3 loss to Bosont on May 28 at Fenway Park, allowing three earned runs and six hits over five innings. SLIGHT EDGE: RED SOX
Lee has given up 19 earned runs and 23 hits in his last 16 innings, as the Indians have lost his last three starts. EDGE: RED SOX
The Indians are 9-2 in their last 11 games as a home underdog.



Atlanta Braves at San Francisco Giants (7:05 PM ET)

Atlanta reliever-turned-starter Buddy Carlyle is making his first career starts versus San Francisco. He has three previous relief appearances against them, allowing three earned runs and four hits over 5 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: GIANTS
The Braves have won Carlyle’s last three starts, including a 7-4 road victory versus the Padres. It was his first road victory of the season, allowing three earned runs and eight hits over eight innings of work. EDGE: BRAVES
San Francisco starter Tim Lincecum has to be looking forward to his return to AT&T Park, after making three straight starts on the road. The talented rookie has posted 14 scoreless innings over his last two home starts. EDGE: GIANTS
Lincecum is a perfect 3-0 with a 1.32 ERA in four July starts. He’s limited opponents to just four runs and 15 hits in 27 1/3 innings. BIG EDGE: GIANTS
The Giants are 2-8 in their last 10 games versus a right-handed starter.



San Diego Padres at Houston Astros (8:05 PM ET)

Padres left-hander David Wells is a perfect 2-0 in three career starts against the Astros, despite carrying an inflated 5.71 ERA. EDGE: PADRES & OVER
Wells has struggled mightily on the road in 2007, going 2-4 with a 6.25 ERA in eight road starts this season. He’s allowed an incredible 60 hits in just 40 1/3 innings away from Petco Park. EDGE: ASTROS
Houston’s Wandy Rodriguez has a brilliant 5-2 record and 1.81 ERA in nine home starts this season. The left-hander has allowed just one earned run in his last 23 2/3 innings at Minute Maid Park. BIG EDGE: ASTROS
Rodriguez has been reached for 11 earned runs and 16 hits in his last 8 1/3 innings of work. EDGE: PADRES
The Padres are 9-3 in Wells’ last 12 road starts versus a team with a losing record.



Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals (8:10 PM ET)

Chicago’s Jason Marquis is a perfect 3-0 with a sparkling 2.08 ERA in five career outings versus St. Louis. He picked up back-to-back victories over the Cardinals in consecutive starts this year in April, allowing three earned runs and 12 hits in 13 2/3 innings. EDGE: CUBS
Marquis has posted a 1-0 record in two starts since the All-Star break, but brings in a 6.17 ERA. SLIGHT EDGE: CARDINALS
Cardinals right-hander Braden Looper is an even 2-2 with a 2.62 ERA in 33 career relief appearances against the Cubs. He picked up a 2-1 victory in his only start against Chicago on April 20, allowing one run and five hits over seven innings. SLIGHT EDGE: CARDINALS
St. Louis has alternated wins and losses in Looper’s last five starts, as he comes off a miserable start against Atlanta. The Braves collected seven runs and 10 hits against Looper in a 14-6 victory. SLIGHT EDGE: CARDINALS
The Cardinals are 7-1 in Looper’s last eight starts versus the NL Central.



Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies (9:05 PM ET)

Los Angeles starter Brad Penny has picked up victories in his first two starts after the All-Star break, but insiders are quick to point out his second-half slide in 2006. He was just 6-7 with a 6.25 ERA in 15 starts after the break last season. SLIGHT EDGE: DODGERS
Penny is a brilliant 6-1 with a 2.70 ERA in eight road starts this season. The Dodgers have won his last four starts away from Dodger Stadium, outscoring opponents 33-6 over that span. EDGE: DODGERS
Colorado’s Rodrigo Lopez is a perfect 5-0 with a 3.55 ERA in seven home starts this season. The Rockies have won all seven of his Coors Field starts. BIG EDGE: ROCKIES
The Rockies offense has sputtered during Lopez’s last four starts, scoring just six runs over that span. EDGE: UNDER
The Rockies are 14-3 in their last 17 home games.



Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners (10:05 PM ET)

Oakland’s Dan Haren is 5-3 with a 2.73 ERA in nine career starts against Seattle. He’s lost both starts versus the Mariners this season, even though he’s allowed just three earned runs over 12 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: A’S
Haren is suffering through his worst month of the season, as he’s allowed 13 earned runs and 29 hits over 24 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: MARINERS
Seattle right-hander Jeff Weaver is a disappointing 0-2 during the month of July despite posting a reasonable 3.46 ERA. SLIGHT EDGE: A’S
Weaver is an even 3-3 with a 5.32 ERA in 11 career outings against the Athletics. He tossed five innings of one-run ball against Oakland on June 6, a 7-1 no-decision victory. SLIGHT EDGE: MARINERS
The Athletics are 2-8 in their last 10 games as a favorite.

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Baseball – Betting Notes

MLB


Thursday, July 26

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Thursday’s MLB betting notes

Saito set to return

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Takashi Saito could return from a shoulder injury in time to pitch in Thursday’s series opener against the Colorado Rockies. The Japanese righty played catch on flat ground for over an hour on Monday after missing the previous six games.

"We like the way he felt out there," Dodgers manager Grady Little told the Los Angeles Daily News. "I am feeling pretty optimistic he will be available on Thursday."

Saito is having a fantastic season as the Dodger’s closer and has managed 25 saves and just three blown saves so far. He has pitched nearly 40 innings and has an ERA of 1.59.

With the dominant Brad Penny (12-1, 2.42 ERA) taking the mound on Thursday against the Rockies, there’s a good chance Saito will be called into action. Colorado counter with Rodrigo Lopez (5-3, 4.46) and is a +114 underdog with the total set at 9 ½.

Tigers relief

The Detroit Tigers bullpen has been solid in July, tallying a 4-1 record with a 2.41 ERA in 18 games. But it’s about to get a whole lot better as both Joel Zumaya and Fernando Rodney gear up to return in the coming weeks.

On Monday, Zumaya threw off the mound for the first time since an injured finger landed him on the DL in May. Meanwhile, Rodney had a throwing session on Tuesday and looks set to begin a rehab assignment this week, probably with Triple-A Toledo.

"It is no slam dunk that everything is perfect," manager Jim Leyland told MLB.com. "We think it is. It looks good. But do we know that for sure? No, I'm not that smart. When you get a hitter in there and he starts to put a little more on it, you don't know what is going to happen."

The Tigers, without their two ace relievers, close out a four-game series against the White Sox on Thursday with ace Justin Verlander set to start. He will face Chicago’s John Danks and oddsmakers have Detroit listed as a –159 favorite.

Pirates can’t blame pitchers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost nine of their last 10 games, but it’s not the pitching staff’s fault. As reported on MLB.com, the Pirates starters have allowed two runs or less in 47 of the team’s 97 games this season.

Their bullpen has also done its share. The relievers have managed 23 saves this season and posted a 2.33 ERA in nine games since the All-Star break.

"That kind of had me reared back on my seat in the airplane yesterday," Pirates manager JimTracy told MLB.com. "Case in point – our weekend this past weekend, where the opposition scores three runs in two days and beats us twice."

Not surprisingly, Pittsburgh’s batters have struggled badly this year. They have a combined .251 average with 78 homers and 398 runs scored – the second worst record in the majors.

On Thursday, they face New York Mets starter Oliver Perez looking to improve that form in the finale of a three-game series. The Pirates counter with Paul Malholm and are +180 underdogs with the total set at 8 ½.

Chopping and changing

With everyday centerfielder Jason Pence on the DL with a wrist injury, the Houston Astros will rotate players through that position on a day-to-day basis depending on particular matchups.

The bulk of the time will probably go to Jason Lane, who posted a .165 average in two months with Houston earlier this season. He was demoted to Triple-A Round Rock in June, but has been handed a second chance after hitting .308 with eight homers in 42 games there.

But manager Phil Garner has said that he will also use shortstop Eric Bruntlett and outfielder Chris Burke in the centerfield position to maximize the team’s offense.

With Lane likely to make the start in centerfield, the Astros take on the Padres on Thursday in the first of a three-game series. Wandy Rodriguez (6-9, 4.446) will face David Wells (5-6, 4.57) on the mound and San Diego is a +106 underdog.

Timlin back at his best

Veteran Red Sox pitcher Mike Timlin looks to be back to his best after struggling with injuries last year. The 41-year-old setup man has not given up a run in his last 16 innings of work and boasts a 3.31 ERA for the season.

"When he's going good, I can't tell what he's throwing," Boston manager Terry Francona told MLB.com. "From the dugout, you can't tell. That's what I told him last night. I said, 'You're back to where I can't tell.' And I meant that in a good way. When he's throwing good, I just don't know what he's throwing."

Timlin will likely be called upon again on Thursday when the Red Sox look for the series win over the Cleveland Indians. Kason Gabbard (4-0, 2.97) will face Cliff Lee (5-7, 5.95) on the mound and the Red Sox are a –107 favorite.

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Baseball Today - July 26

SCOREBOARD
Thursday, July 26

Boston at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EDT). Kason Gabbard (4-0, 2.97 ERA) starts for the Red Sox in a possible playoff preview.

STARS
Wednesday

-Ryan Raburn, Tigers, hit two homers and drove in seven runs to help Detroit top the Chicago White Sox 13-9.

-Ryan Howard, Phillies, hit a two-run homer in the 14th inning to give Philadelphia a 7-5 victory over Washington.

-Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays, homered and drove in four runs in Toronto's 13-1 rout of Minnesota.

-Fausto Carmona, Indians, pitched eight shutout innings to lead Cleveland to a 1-0 victory over Boston.

-Matt Holliday, Rockies, tied a career-high with four hits, including a home run and two doubles, in a 10-2 victory over San Diego.

-Paul Lo Duca, Mets, drove in four runs in the New York Mets' 6-3 victory over Pittsburgh.

RARITY

Cleveland avenged a 1-0 loss to Boston on Tuesday with a 1-0 win on Wednesday night. Fausto Carmona allowed four hits in eight shutout innings and Franklin Gutierrez hit a solo homer to help the Indians follow a 1-0 loss with a 1-0 win for the first time since April 17-18, 1942.

SNAPPED

Ramon Vazquez hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning off previously unblemished closer J.J. Putz, and Texas beat Seattle 7-6 on Wednesday to complete a four-game sweep. Putz hadn't allowed a run in 16 road appearances this season and had converted a majors-best 31 consecutive save chances since last season, including all 29 this year.

QUICK WORK

Aaron Cook (7-6) needed just 74 pitches to win his second straight start and second complete game of the season, leading Colorado over San Diego 10-2 Wednesday. Cook (7-6) allowed seven hits, struck out two and walked none after going 1-5 in his previous nine outings.

WINNING INNING

Toronto tied a franchise record with an 11-run sixth inning in a 13-1 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday. Gregg Zaun drove in four runs in the inning with an RBI double and a three-run homer that capped the scoring. The Blue Jays last scored 11 runs on April 26, 1995, against Oakland.

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Josh Beckett pitched a complete game - allowing one run and four hits - in Boston's 1-0 loss to Cleveland on Wednesday night. It was his fourth career complete game and first since Aug. 13, 2005 - a span of 60 starts - when he was with Florida.

STREAKS

Erik Bedard allowed one run in six innings to earn his sixth straight victory, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Tampa Bay 6-1 on Wednesday night to extend the Devil Rays' losing streak to five games. ... Ted Lilly gave up one run on six hits to win his seventh straight decision in the Chicago Cubs' 7-1 victory over St. Louis. ... Jeff Kent homered in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2-1 loss to Houston and has now reached based safely in 36 straight games, the longest streak in the majors this season. ... The New York Yankees pounded out 13 hits for the third straight night in a 7-1 victory over Kansas City.

SPEAKING

``It's a crazy thing. It's pretty unbelievable that it could actually work out that way.'' - Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez, after hitting his 499th career home run in New York's 7-1 win over Kansas City on Wednesday. Rodriguez will try for No. 500 on Thursday against Jorge De La Rosa, who surrendered career homer No. 400 to Rodriguez a little over two years ago.

SEASONS
July 26

1928 - Bob Meusel of the New York Yankees hit for the cycle for the third time in his career. The Yankees scored 11 runs in the top of the 12th to beat the Detroit Tigers, 12-1, in 12 innings.

1939 - The New York Yankees tied a major league record by scoring in every inning against the St. Louis Browns. Bill Dickey hit three home runs in the 14-1 win.

1962 - Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves set the National League record for home runs by a pitcher when he hit his 31st off New York's Craig Anderson. Spahn dealt the Mets their 11th straight loss with a 6-1 victory.

1970 - Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds hit three straight homers off Steve Carlton of the St. Louis Cardinals. On the same day, Orlando Cepeda of the Atlanta Braves connected for three consecutive homers in an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

1984 - Pete Rose of the Montreal Expos tied Ty Cobb on the career singles list, No. 3,052, with a base hit in the eighth inning in a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1991 - Montreal's Mark Gardner became the first to pitch nine no-hit innings against a Dodger home team since Johnny Vander Meer beat Brooklyn at Ebbets Field on June 15, 1938, for his second straight gem. But the Dodgers won in the 10th on two singles off Gardner and Darryl Strawberry's RBI single off Jeff Fassero.

1998 - Trevor Hoffman's bid to set a major league record with 42 straight saves ended when the San Diego closer gave up a home run to Moises Alou on his first delivery in the ninth inning, tying the game. The Padres wound up beating Houston 5-4 in the 10th, but Hoffman blew his chance at history.

2005 - Greg Maddux recorded his 3,000th career strikeout against San Francisco, striking out Omar Vizquel in the third inning of a 3-2, 11-inning victory for the Giants.

Today's birthdays: Brandon Morrow 23; Joaquin Benoit 30.

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Canadian Football League – Long Sheet

CFL
Long Sheet

Thursday, July 26

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MONTREAL (1 - 3) at TORONTO (2 - 2) - 7/26/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games in July games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA – Betting Trends

WNBA


Thursday, July 26

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Betting Trends
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Trends - Indiana at Sacramento

ATS Trends

Indiana
Fever are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog.
Fever are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog.
Fever are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Fever are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Fever are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Fever are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.

Sacramento
Monarchs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Monarchs are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win.

OU Trends

Indiana
Under is 16-5 in Fever last 21 Thursday games.
Under is 25-9 in Fever last 34 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 19-7-1 in Fever last 27 games as a road underdog.
Under is 29-11-1 in Fever last 41 road games.
Under is 20-8-1 in Fever last 29 games as an underdog.
Under is 5-2-1 in Fever last 8 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 5-2 in Fever last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2-1 in Fever last 8 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Under is 7-3 in Fever last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 7-3 in Fever last 10 vs. Western Conference.

Sacramento
Under is 5-1 in Monarchs last 6 games following a ATS win.
Under is 28-9 in Monarchs last 37 games following a S.U. win.

Head to Head
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Sacramento.
Fever are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Fever are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Sacramento.

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Trends - New York at Connecticut

ATS Trends

New York
Liberty are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Liberty are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Liberty are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Liberty are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 vs. Eastern Conference.
Liberty are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Liberty are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Liberty are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.

Connecticut
Sun are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Sun are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 Thursday games.
Sun are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Sun are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Sun are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
Sun are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite.
Sun are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Sun are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.

OU Trends

New York
Over is 5-0 in Liberty last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Over is 4-0 in Liberty last 4 overall.
Over is 5-1-1 in Liberty last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Liberty last 5 games as an underdog.
Over is 4-1 in Liberty last 5 games as a road underdog.
Over is 4-1 in Liberty last 5 road games.
Over is 7-2-1 in Liberty last 10 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Under is 5-2 in Liberty last 7 Thursday games.
Under is 5-2-1 in Liberty last 8 games following a ATS win.
Over is 27-11-1 in Liberty last 39 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 9-4-1 in Liberty last 14 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.

Connecticut
Over is 4-0 in Sun last 4 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 6-1 in Sun last 7 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 5-1-1 in Sun last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
Over is 5-1-1 in Sun last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Sun last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Sun last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-1-1 in Sun last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 24-8 in Sun last 32 Thursday games.
Over is 5-2 in Sun last 7 games as a favorite.
Over is 5-2 in Sun last 7 games as a home favorite.
Over is 7-3 in Sun last 10 home games.

Head to Head
Liberty are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Connecticut.

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Trends - Chicago at Detroit

ATS Trends

Chicago
Sky are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog.
Sky are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Sky are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Sky are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Sky are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Sky are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Sky are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
Sky are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Sky are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Sky are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Sky are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.

Detroit
Shock are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Shock are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win.
Shock are 12-30-1 ATS in their last 43 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Shock are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Shock are 9-24-1 ATS in their last 34 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Shock are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win.
Shock are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Shock are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite.
Shock are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Shock are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a home favorite.

OU Trends

Chicago
Over is 6-0 in Sky last 6 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 6-0 in Sky last 6 games as a road underdog.
Over is 6-0 in Sky last 6 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 6-1 in Sky last 7 games as an underdog.
Over is 6-1 in Sky last 7 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Sky last 5 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Sky last 8 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 8-3-1 in Sky last 12 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 5-2 in Sky last 7 games following a S.U. win.

Detroit
Under is 4-0 in Shock last 4 Thursday games.
Over is 6-1 in Shock last 7 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Shock last 6 games as a favorite.
Over is 5-1 in Shock last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Shock last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 4-1 in Shock last 5 home games.
Over is 8-2 in Shock last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Shock last 5 games as a home favorite.
Over is 9-3 in Shock last 12 games following a ATS win.

Head to Head
Sky are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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Major League Soccer – Hot Lines

MLS


Hot Lines

Thursday, July 26

MLS kicks and pick: Chivas at New York


Chivas USA at New York Red Bulls (Chivas +260, Draw +225, Red Bulls -118)

A successful start propelled the New York Red Bulls to the top of the Eastern Standings, before defensive problems in June threatened to derail their season. Recently, the Red Bulls look to have shored up that defense, but on Thursday they face a stern test when Chivas USA travel to Giants stadium.

New York's problems started when a defense that didn’t concede a single goal in the first four games of the season was dismantled and traded away. Defenders Taylor Graham, Marvell Wynne, Todd Dunivant and Tim Regan all left the club and the impact was immediate.

The Red Bulls conceded 12 goals in five games in the month of June, losing three and drawing one of those matches. They fell from first in the table to fourth and were it not for the goals of Juan Pablo Angel, they probably would have lost all five games.

July didn’t start much better as the Houston Dynamo hammered them 4-0 in their first game of the month. But manager Bruce Arena is no slouch and he didn’t let those players go without having a plan.

The plan was to build a new defense with young, talented players and it seems that the defeat to Houston was a turning point for the youngsters. Since that loss, the back line of Jeff Parke, Carlos Mendes, Kevin Goldwaithe and Hunter Freeman have conceded just one goal in three games.

"I think we're getting there," goalkeeper Jon Conway told MLSnet.com when asked about the defense. "Guys have been making great tackles and our positioning has been better. We're just getting more comfortable with each other and now we're getting that solidarity back as a group."

The four, who range in age from 22 to 26, have started to gel and a combination of pace from the fullbacks and physical power from the centerbacks has suddenly made them look like one of the league’s best defenses.

The question ahead of Thursday’s game is whether they can continue that form against a Chivas team that has managed two wins and a tie in its last four games. The Los Angeles-based side is known for battling hard in every game and making it very difficult for the opposition to execute their game plan.

This will be a tough test for New York’s fledgling defense, but it should be one they can stand up to. Chivas’ road record of 1-5-2 highlights their inability to grind out results away from L.A.

In fact, the visitors have only scored five goals in eight away games this season, while conceding 14. New York’s back four should keep Chivas at bay, while forwards Juan Pablo Angel and Jozy Altidore go about the business of winning the game for the home team.

Pick: New York -118

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Major League Soccer - Preview

MLS

Thursday, July 26

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Thursday MLS preview
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MLS Preview

Thursday, July 25, 2007 (All Times Eastern)
CD Chivas USA (7-5-3) at Red Bull New York (8-6-3), 7 p.m.

East Rutherford, NJ - The New York Red Bulls have been banged up - particularly on the backline - the past couple months and heading into Thursday's primetime Major League Soccer tie with CD Chivas USA, that will continue to be the case.

When the Eastern Conference leaders host the California club, central defender Jeff Park will be on the sideline with a hamstring tear he suffered in a 1-0 win over D.C. Sunday. Park's injury comes after fullback Hunter Freeman, who missed more than a month with an ankle injury, is just rounding back into shape. Also, central defender Carlos Mendes just came back recently from a calf injury while Todd Dunivant - traded to Toronto for fullback Kevin Goldthwaite earlier this season - battled injuries before being shipped out of town.

"I don't think any teams out there are feeling sorry for us," New York head coach Bruce Arena said after Sunday's win. "We haven't received any get well cards or anything."

On top of the injuries to the backline, starting goalkeeper Ronald Waterreus has been in and out of the lineup with an ankle injury. Luckily for New York, it has a quality veteran as its backup in net with Jon Conway.

"(Conway has) done well," Arena said. "He brings a great attitude to the team every day. When he's called upon, he comes through.

"Last year I thought he did a pretty good job, but I think he is an improved goalkeeper this year. As 'keepers get into their 30s they get a little bit better and I think Jon is getting a much better feel for how to play, for what he is about and how to read the game."

"I have been around a while so I kind of understand what goes on in the league, how important games are and getting points at home," Conway said. "I kind of understand the position a little bit better now that I have had time to watch some good goalkeepers in this league. In San Jose I had Joe Cannon and Pat Onstad, two of the best goalkeepers this league has had. I think I gained some valuable experience from them and then coming over here it sort of translated over. I'm a bit more mature and a bit more understanding of the job."

Waterreus, who is listed as questionable for Thursday's match, is being pushed by Conway, and if the recent trend continues, could lose his starting position if he can't find a way to stay healthy.

"Obviously I have come in from day one since I got here and competed for the job and done what I think is the right stuff to garner the first spot," Conway said. "In the end I am proud of all my performances. I am proud of the work I have put in here, the other stuff is out of my hands. The boss makes the decision on who plays."

Chivas are coming off an almost two week break in league play with their last fixture being a 2-1 home win over the Columbus Crew. The team heads to the road this week trying to correct its Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ways. At home this season the team is 6-0-1 while being just 1-5-2 away from The Home Depot Center.

"Over the last two years, there's something about playing for these fans and something about playing for this club that everybody takes pride in," Chivas midfielder Jesse Marsch said about being undefeated at home. "Whether it's here and in Chicago, where we have a lot of our fans come out, you feel a responsibility to try and show that you have a lot of pride in the colors and you have a lot of pride in this team. I think there is an underlying feeling within the whole group about that."

Chivas are currently third in the West, and to gain ground on leaders Houston and Dallas, they are going to have to find a way to get a victory on the road, which they haven't done since June 9 in Chicago.

Easier said than done at the Red Bulls, who are 5-2-1 at Giants Stadium and should have a full compliment of forwards for the first time in over a month.

Leading scorer Juan Pablo Angel returns from a one-game suspension after receiving a red card, Jozy Altidore will be playing his second game since returning from U-20 U.S. National Team duty and veteran John Wolyneic is playing his best soccer of the season - as evidenced from his game-winning goal against D.C. Sunday.

"I think Woly has been huge," Altidore said. "I don't know what he has been eating but he's got to give me some because the way he has been playing basically the last month has been great. He has been a good addition, and he has been working so hard the past three or four months."

He will look to keep that same for, whether it's as a starter or if he comes off the bench Thursday.

"We have a quick turnaround (from Sunday's game to Thursday)," Wolyneic said. "We gave a good effort (Sunday), we just have to keep the momentum and be ready for a good team that is going to come in here looking for points. Again it is a home game and we have to play well and we are definitely going to be looking for three points."

After Thursday's fixture, New York get a break with its next contest Aug. 11 versus Toronto FC, while Chivas plays again Sunday at Kansas City.

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Canadian Football League – Betting Trends

CFL

Thursday, July 26

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CFL Betting Trends
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HAMILTON TIGER-CATS @ WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS
0-4 July 27, 8:00 PM | Turf of Canad Inns Stadium 2-1-1


BETTING TRENDS

HAMILTON
Hamilton is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Hamilton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hamilton's last 5 games
Hamilton is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Hamilton is 2-19 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Hamilton's last 5 games on the road
Hamilton is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Winnipeg
Hamilton is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Hamilton's last 19 games when playing Winnipeg
Hamilton is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Hamilton is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Hamilton's last 7 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg

WINNIPEG
Winnipeg is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games
Winnipeg is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Winnipeg is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 8 games at home
Winnipeg is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Hamilton
Winnipeg is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Winnipeg's last 19 games when playing Hamilton
Winnipeg is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Hamilton
Winnipeg is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing at home against Hamilton

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CFL


Thursday, July 26


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1-3 MONTREAL ALOUETTES vs. TORONTO ARGONAUTS 2-2
July 26, 7:00 PM | Turf of Rogers Centre


MONTREAL
Montreal is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Montreal is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Montreal is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Montreal is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Montreal is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Montreal is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Montreal's last 13 games when playing on the road against Toronto

TORONTO
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Toronto's last 19 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 13 games when playing at home against Montreal


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MLB
Long Sheet


Thursday, July 26


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PITTSBURGH (41 - 58) at NY METS (57 - 43) - 12:10 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. OLIVER PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 42-86 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 30-59 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 42-86 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 29-52 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 25-60 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 17-48 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 158-111 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 160-112 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 24-10 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. NY METS since 1997
MAHOLM is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

OLIVER PEREZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
PEREZ is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)




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MILWAUKEE (56 - 45) at CINCINNATI (43 - 59) - 12:35 PM
DAVE BUSH (R) vs. BOBBY LIVINGSTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 15-31 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 45-78 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 62-76 (-25.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-43 (-26.2 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.
MILWAUKEE is 16-27 (-19.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 47-82 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 6-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BUSH is 13-32 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 6-18 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 7-18 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 15-26 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 38-56 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 43-59 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 184-228 (-71.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 43-59 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 24-37 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 22-27 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 209-230 (-54.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

DAVE BUSH vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BUSH is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.67 and a WHIP of 1.630.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-5. (-5.6 units)

BOBBY LIVINGSTON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.




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WASHINGTON (42 - 58) at PHILADELPHIA (52 - 48) - 1:05 PM
JOHN LANNAN (L) vs. ADAM EATON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-2 (+1.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

ADAM EATON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
EATON is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.310.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)




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ATLANTA (54 - 48) at SAN FRANCISCO (42 - 57) - 7:05 PM
BUDDY CARLYLE (R) vs. TIME LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 133-131 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 94-93 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 590-474 (+84.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 227-151 (+40.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
ATLANTA is 90-48 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 27-19 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 19-10 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-57 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-43 (-16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-34 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-57 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

BUDDY CARLYLE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

TIME LINCECUM vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.




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SAN DIEGO (54 - 46) at HOUSTON (44 - 57) - 8:05 PM
DAVID WELLS (L) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 29-44 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 70-58 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 44-31 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 72-59 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-21 (+11.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WELLS is 198-115 (+47.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 97-59 (+32.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 31-9 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 75-47 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 51-29 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 44-57 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 44-57 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 275-268 (-56.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

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

DAVID WELLS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WELLS is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.589.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 14.55 and a WHIP of 1.848.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)




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CHICAGO CUBS (53 - 46) at ST LOUIS (45 - 52) - 8:10 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. BRADEN LOOPER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 388-437 (-120.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 404-402 (-105.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 120-142 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 226-278 (-85.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 120-139 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 30-41 (-25.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 40-56 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 18-28 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 6-16 (-14.5 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. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 29-22 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 56-48 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-12 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 139-135 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 139-135 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 13-19 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 5-2 (+2.8 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MARQUIS is 3-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.83 and a WHIP of 1.169.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

BRADEN LOOPER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LOOPER is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)




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LA DODGERS (56 - 46) at COLORADO (51 - 50) - 9:05 PM
BRAD PENNY (R) vs. RODRIGO LOPEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 38-32 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 38-34 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 27-21 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 51-50 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 51-47 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LOPEZ is 7-0 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
LOPEZ is 7-0 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LOPEZ is 7-0 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 14-7 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-6 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
PENNY is 16-4 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PENNY is 15-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PENNY is 31-20 (+16.5 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)
COLORADO is 117-172 (-56.3 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

BRAD PENNY vs. COLORADO since 1997
PENNY is 11-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 1.112.
His team's record is 14-3 (+10.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.9 units)

RODRIGO LOPEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LOPEZ is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 0.964.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)




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FLORIDA (48 - 54) at ARIZONA (55 - 48) - 9:40 PM
BYUNG-HYUN KIM (R) vs. MICAH OWINGS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 55-48 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 40-33 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-21 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 55-48 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 27-20 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
FLORIDA is 212-222 (+38.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
FLORIDA is 10-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
ARIZONA is 303-271 (-47.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 424-369 (-61.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against FLORIDA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

BYUNG-HYUN KIM vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KIM is 0-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.76 and a WHIP of 1.931.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

MICAH OWINGS vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.




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TAMPA BAY (38 - 62) at BALTIMORE (46 - 53) - 12:35 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. STEVE TRACHSEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 31-81 (-36.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-69 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 45-108 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 10-35 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-30 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 7-25 (-17.3 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.
TAMPA BAY is 38-62 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 36-96 (-41.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 3-23 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 145-192 (-62.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
TRACHSEL is 51-79 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-1 (+6.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

STEVE TRACHSEL vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
TRACHSEL is 0-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.94 and a WHIP of 1.680.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)




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DETROIT (60 - 40) at CHI WHITE SOX (45 - 56) - 2:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 180-116 (+46.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 115-92 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-14 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 22-7 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 100-64 (+23.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 80-39 (+23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 60-40 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 38-17 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 34-19 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 20-7 (+12.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 15-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
VERLANDER is 20-3 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-49 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 45-56 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-67 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-27 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-4 (+0.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 1-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.96 and a WHIP of 1.701.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. DETROIT since 1997
DANKS is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.687.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)




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BOSTON (61 - 40) at CLEVELAND (59 - 42) - 7:05 PM
KASON GABBARD (L) vs. CLIFF LEE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 40-45 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 91-93 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-22 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 67-68 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-24 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 50-56 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

KASON GABBARD vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CLIFF LEE vs. BOSTON since 1997
LEE is 2-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.0 units)




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NY YANKEES (54 - 46) at KANSAS CITY (43 - 57) - 8:10 PM
KEI IGAWA (L) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 22-26 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 14-17 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 48-40 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 11-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 85-65 (-22.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 54-46 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 4-10 (-11.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 96-143 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 81-108 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 28-31 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-41 (+17.5 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.
KANSAS CITY is 105-158 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 11-1 (+10.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 11 to 11.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 11-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

KEI IGAWA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)




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OAKLAND (48 - 53) at SEATTLE (54 - 45) - 10:05 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. JEFF WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 32-39 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 48-53 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 7-14 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
SEATTLE is 51-42 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 40-30 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 54-45 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 31-18 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 59-51 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 64-60 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 107-108 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
OAKLAND is 69-65 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-30 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 23-39 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 34-53 (-18.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WEAVER is 58-66 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-2 (+7.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HAREN is 5-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.3 units)

JEFF WEAVER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WEAVER is 3-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.458.
His team's record is 5-5 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)




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MLB
Streaking Pitchers


Thursday, July 26


HOT

Justin Verlander (Detroit Tigers) -The Tigers have scored at least 10 runs in each of Verlander's last three starts and each time, the Tigers came out on top. Bettors who like to play the over have taken advantage of the righty too by cashing in during each of his last four appearances. The Tigers finish off their series with the ChiSox as -163 road favorites and the total is set at 9 ½.

Kei Igawa (New York Yankees) - The Yankees' left-handed rookie has three straight no-decisions, but that hasn't stopped the Yanks from winning those contests. Igawa has lasted only five innings in each of his starts this month, but New York has found a way to go 3-0 in that span. Igawa is listed as a -159 favorite against the Royals.

Buddy Carlyle (Atlanta Braves) - Carlyle has been a real buddy to Braves backers recently. The righty has won three straight outings allowing six runs in his last 22 innings during that span. He has four strikeouts in less than four innings of work during two career relief appearances in San Francisco. Atlanta is listed as +119 underdogs today.

COLD

Cliff Lee (Cleveland Indians) - The number on Lee's jersey is 31, but his record in July is 1-3. He's lost each of his previous three outings and his ERA during those appearances is nearly 11.00. His struggles have helped over bettors cash in each time during his personal losing skid. The Tribe host Boston as +101 dogs and the over/under is listed at 10 ½ runs.

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MLB
Hot Lines


Thursday, July 26


Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Baltimore Orioles: (-129, 10)

Steve Trachsel has been a pain in the butt for Orioles backers this season. It seems a month off wasn’t enough to get the right-hander healthy after hitting the DL with an injury to his gluteus muscle. Trachsel was served his seventh loss of the season last weekend when he made his return to action.

In his last five starts, Trachsel has an ERA above 9.00 and Baltimore suffered losses in all five games. Trachsel is 5-7 this year with a 5.05 ERA and has a 34-48 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

The Devil Rays had their way with Trachsel the last time he faced Tampa Bay. He was pounded for six runs on six hits in one of six games this season in which he has pitched fewer than five innings.

Pick: Devil Rays +121



Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians: (+101, 10 ½)

BoSox young lefty Kason Gabbard takes his undefeated record on the road Thursday – a place where he is yet to record a win in his 13 games in the bigs.

Gabbard has two no-decisions on the road along with an overall 4-0 record and 2.97 ERA. Over his last three starts, Gabbard has allowed only three earned runs in more than 22 innings pitched.

"Gabby was effective because he was throwing strikes. Kason, lately, has been throwing more strikes and going right at hitters," first baseman Kevin Youkilis told the Berkshire Eagle after Gabbard’s most recent win. "He's been getting the breaking ball and changeups over, and keeping guys off balance."

Last season Gabbard was 0-2 in three road starts with an ERA of 4.73.

Pick: Red Sox -109



Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies: (+116, 10)

The pressure is on the Dodgers rotation to pitch perfectly, deep into games because star closer Takashi Saito injured his shoulder. But you can exclude staff ace Brad Penny from this list. He’s been doing that all season.

Penny, who ranks third in the MLB money standings this season (10.91 units, or if you wagered $100 on all of his starts, you’d be up $1,091), leads the National League in quality starts with 17. He is averaging 6 ½ innings per start and has pitched fewer than six innings only twice this year.

Penny is 11-2 lifetime versus Colorado with a 2.59 ERA. In his last appearance against the Rockies, Penny gave up only two hits and no runs.

Pick: Dodgers -122

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MLB
Write-up


Thursday, July 26


Hot Pitchers
-- Former Pirate Perez is 2-0, 2.29 in his last three starts.
-- Livingston is 2-1, 3.06 in his last three starts. Bush is 4-2, 3.29 in his last six starts.
-- Bacsik is 1-0, 1.46 in his last couple of starts.
-- Lincecum is 3-0, 1.05 in his last five starts. Carlyle is 4-0, 2.25 in his last five starts.
-- In his last three home starts, Rodriguez has allowed one run in 23.2 IP. San Diego is 4-1 in last five Wells starts.
-- Cubs won four of last five Marquis starts.
-- Dodgers are 12-3 in last fifteen Penny starts. Colorado is 8-1 with Lopez if they score three or more runs.
-- Kim is 2-1, 3.16 in his last four starts.

-- Devil Rays are 5-5 in last ten Jackson starts, after being 0-8 in his first eight.
-- Tigers won seven of last eight Verlander starts, scoring 33 runs in his last three.
-- Gabbard is 3-0, 1.93 in his last four starts.
-- Bronx won last three Igawa starts, scoring 20 runs.
-- Weaver is 3-2, 2.66 in his last six starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Maholm is 1-3, 5.54 in his last four road starts.
-- Eaton is 2-2, 6.64 in his last seven starts.
-- Looper is 1-2, 8.40 in his last three starts.
-- Owings is 0-4, 8.39 in his last five starts.

-- Trachsel is 0-3, 9.13 in his last five starts.
-- Danks has a 7.00 RA in his last three starts.
-- Lee is 0-3, 11.25 in his last three starts.
-- de la Rosa is 0-1, 11.74 in his last couple starts.
-- Haren is 0-2, 5.84 vs Seattle this season.

Totals
-- Last five Perez starts stayed under the total.
-- Last six Bush starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-0-1 in last seven Eaton starts, but under is 5-0 in last five Bacsik starts. .
-- Three of last four Carlyle starts went over the total.
-- Five of last six Rodriguez starts went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Looper starts went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Penny starts went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Kim starts went over the total.


-- Four of last five Trachsel starts went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Danks starts went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Lee starts went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2 in last eight de la Rosa starts.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Haren road starts.


Hot Teams
-- Mets won ten of their lasttwelve home games.
-- Phillies won their last five games, scoring 39 runs.
-- Astros won three of their last four games.
-- Cubs won nine of their last twelve games. Cardinals are 8-4 in game after their last twelve losses.
-- Rockies are 16-4 in their last twenty home games. Dodgers won seven of last ten on the road.
-- Arizona won five of its last six home games.
-- Braves won six of their last eight road games.

-- Red Sox won five of their last six games.
-- Orioles won eight of their last eleven home games.
-- White Sox won four of last six home games. Tigers are 7-3 in their last ten road contests.
-- Bronx won last six games, scoring 69 runs.

Cold Teams
-- Reds lost four of last six games, outscored 39-18. Brewers are 4-10 in their last fourteen road games.
-- Pirates lost ten of eleven since the All-Star break.
-- Nationals lost eleven of their last fourteen road games.
-- Dodgers lost three of their last four games.
-- Padres lost five of their last six games.
-- Marlins lost six of their last seven road games.
-- Giants lost eight of their last eleven home games.

-- Indians lost four of their last six home games.
-- Devil Rays lost last five games, allowing 54 runs.
-- Royals lost first three games of Bronx series, allowing 25 runs.
-- Seattle lost last six games, scoring seventeen runs. A's are 1-5 in last six road series openers.