Thursday Trends and Indexes 08/16

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MLB
Dunkel


St. Louis at Milwaukee
All of a sudden the defending champs are just 3 1/2 games behind Milwaukee thanks to a stretch that has seen the Brewers in near free fall (losers in 14 of last 20), while the Cards have won seven of their last nine and five of their last six against the Brewers. Even with the shaky tandem of Kip Wells and Joel Pineiro on the mound, St. Louis has taken the first two games of the current set by the combined score of 20-7. Today the Cardinals come back with Adam Wainwright, who has allowed more than three earned runs only once in his last seven starts. With the St. Louis offense in top gear (38 runs over last four games; .376 average), the Cards look like a good underdog pick (Even) according to Dunkel, which has St. Louis favored straight up by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (Even). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16

Game 951-952: St. Louis at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 17.882; Milwaukee (Bush) 15.248
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 2 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (Even); Over

Game 953-954: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Livingston) 15.551; Cubs (Marquis) 15.012
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-165); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+145); N/A

Game 955-956: Arizona at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Hernandez) 16.376; Florida (Barone) 15.881
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-110); Over

Game 957-958: Philadelphia at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 16.656; Washington (Hanrahan) 16.888
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-177); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+157); Under

Game 959-960: NY Mets at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Lawrence) 16.602; Pittsburgh (Armas) 15.578
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 11
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-125); Over

Game 961-962: San Francisco at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 14.884; Atlanta (James) 17.299
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-155); Over

Game 963-964: Colorado at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Dessens) 16.337; San Diego (Hensley) 15.874
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 965-966: Houston at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 15.755; LA Dodgers (Lowe) 15.528
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-155); 8
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+135); Under

Game 967-968: Chicago White Sox at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Vazquez) 15.858; Oakland (Haren) 16.513
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Oakland (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-150); Under

Game 969-970: Detroit at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 15.252; NY Yankees (Mussina) 17.259
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-150); Under

Game 971-972: LA Angels at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Escobar) 16.733; Toronto (McGowan) 17.040
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+110); Under

Game 973-974: Kansas City at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Nunez) 16.516; Texas (Rheinecker) 15.029
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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MLB
Long Sheet


Thursday, August 16


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ST LOUIS (57 - 60) at MILWAUKEE (62 - 58) - 2:05 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. DAVE BUSH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 22-33 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-16 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 87-55 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 60-35 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 15-8 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 135-141 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 94-107 (-17.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 65-83 (-30.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 7-16 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 137-145 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUSH is 7-19 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 16-27 (-15.3 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
ST LOUIS is 6-5 (+1.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

DAVE BUSH vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BUSH is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 12.60 and a WHIP of 1.900.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)


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CINCINNATI (52 - 67) at CHICAGO CUBS (60 - 59) - 2:20 PM
BOBBY LIVINGSTON (L) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 52-67 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 52-67 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 40-59 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 307-342 (+46.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 204-206 (+48.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 16-9 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CINCINNATI is 123-136 (+31.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 410-460 (+59.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-81 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-59 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-19 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 61-73 (-22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 228-221 (-52.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-59 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 6-11 (-11.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-30 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-44 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 201-190 (-60.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
MARQUIS is 9-21 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 18-29 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 6-17 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 7-4 (+5.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)

BOBBY LIVINGSTON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON MARQUIS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MARQUIS is 4-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.468.
His team's record is 5-6 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.5 units)


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ARIZONA (68 - 53) at FLORIDA (56 - 64) - 7:05 PM
LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R) vs. DANIEL BARONE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 217-229 (+37.7 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 98-101 (+7.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 46-38 (+7.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 42-25 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 37-25 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 68-53 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 31-30 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 68-53 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 51-35 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 21-35 (-18.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 27-33 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 27-33 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 19-29 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-1 (+4.1 Units) against FLORIDA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 11-7 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.255.
His team's record is 15-9 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-12. (-2.9 units)

DANIEL BARONE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.


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PHILADELPHIA (63 - 56) at WASHINGTON (55 - 65) - 7:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. JOEL HANRAHAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 18-15 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 55-65 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-30 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-4 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-62 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-19 (+16.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-29 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 3-16 (-12.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-6 (-0.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAMELS is 2-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 4-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

JOEL HANRAHAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.


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NY METS (67 - 52) at PITTSBURGH (49 - 69) - 7:05 PM
BRIAN LAWRENCE (R) vs. TONY ARMAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LAWRENCE is 5-16 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 52-46 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 46-36 (+11.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 35-25 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 27-15 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 27-17 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 49-33 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 170-121 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 41-22 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY METS are 35-25 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 25-9 (+15.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY METS are 65-45 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 26-35 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 18-38 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 26-35 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 4-1 (+2.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

BRIAN LAWRENCE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LAWRENCE is 4-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.445.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

TONY ARMAS vs. NY METS since 1997
ARMAS is 6-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.256.
His team's record is 7-7 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-12. (-10.6 units)


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SAN FRANCISCO (50 - 70) at ATLANTA (64 - 56) - 7:35 PM
TIME LINCECUM (R) vs. CHUCK JAMES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-62 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-86 (-22.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-40 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 50-70 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-73 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-85 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 50-70 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 141-135 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 100-100 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 67-72 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 143-139 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 73-69 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

TIME LINCECUM vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LINCECUM is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

CHUCK JAMES vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
JAMES is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)


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COLORADO (62 - 57) at SAN DIEGO (64 - 55) - 10:05 PM
AARON COOK (R) vs. WILFREDO LEDEZMA (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 6-5 (-0.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

AARON COOK vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
COOK is 8-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.21 and a WHIP of 1.151.
His team's record is 8-6 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.7 units)

WILFREDO LEDEZMA vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.


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HOUSTON (54 - 66) at LA DODGERS (61 - 59) - 10:10 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. DEREK LOWE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 11-24 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 54-66 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-39 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 54-66 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 35-48 (-14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 88-55 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-2 (+2.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 2-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.98 and a WHIP of 1.097.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

DEREK LOWE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LOWE is 1-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.080.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)


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CHI WHITE SOX (54 - 65) at OAKLAND (59 - 62) - 3:35 PM
JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 68-63 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 144-137 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VAZQUEZ is 25-30 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 7-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 12-18 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 1-8 (-12.2 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. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 114-50 (+46.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
OAKLAND is 30-11 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 97-68 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 145-121 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 10-3 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 101-79 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 186-122 (+49.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 77-45 (+23.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 127-101 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-25 (+20.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 24-34 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 15-21 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 59-62 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 25-37 (-25.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-4 (+0.2 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 1-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-4. (-4.2 units)

DAN HAREN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HAREN is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.56 and a WHIP of 1.677.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)


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DETROIT (66 - 54) at NY YANKEES (67 - 53) - 7:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. MIKE MUSSINA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 42-42 (-9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 16-8 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 170-126 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-24 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 36-26 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 22-10 (+11.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 73-48 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-19 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 59-46 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 61-44 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 28-27 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 67-53 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 24-24 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 14-19 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
MUSSINA is 79-67 (-31.6 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
VERLANDER is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.84 and a WHIP of 2.130.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. DETROIT since 1997
MUSSINA is 7-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.052.
His team's record is 9-6 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-2.8 units)


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LA ANGELS (69 - 49) at TORONTO (61 - 58) - 7:05 PM
KELVIM ESCOBAR (R) vs. DUSTIN MCGOWAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 37-22 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf this season.
TORONTO is 37-22 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TORONTO is 21-8 (+10.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 55-35 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 65-49 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 27-33 (-8.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 58-94 (-29.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.

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

KELVIM ESCOBAR vs. TORONTO since 1997
ESCOBAR is 2-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 2-3 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

DUSTIN MCGOWAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.


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KANSAS CITY (52 - 67) at TEXAS (53 - 66) - 8:35 PM
LEO NUNEZ (R) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 28-12 (+14.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-15 (+8.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 104-151 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 88-116 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 40-48 (+6.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 52-67 (+3.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 56-66 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

LEO NUNEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
NUNEZ is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MCCARTHY is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 11.56 and a WHIP of 2.355.
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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MLB
Hot Lines


Thursday, August 16


New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates (+117, 9 ½)

The Mets look to win their fourth straight game tonight when they take on the Pirates in the last of a three-game series. They took their second win of the series with a 10-8 victory last night and are now chasing their first sweep at PNC Park since 2001.

New York has kept a 3 ½-game lead at the top of the NL East, despite second-place Atlanta winning seven of its last 10 games. The Mets have hot-hitting Moises Alou largely to thank for that – he is batting .327 this month and is on a seven-game hitting streak.

Alou, a former Pirates player, is a career .318 hitter against them, and with David Wright, Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes all slugging well too, the Mets should be able to rough up Pittsburgh starter Tony Armas (2-3, 6.13 ERA).

Pick: New York -125



Los Angeles Angels at Toronto Blue Jays (+116, 9)

The Toronto Blue Jays chase their fifth home sweep of the season when they play the L.A. Angels tonight. Last night the Jays recorded their eighth home victory in nine games against the Angels – a 2-1 win in which Alex Rios had three hits.

Toronto has been in fine form at the Rogers Center the past few weeks, winning 16 of its last 20 games there. Over the season, the Jays have swept Baltimore, Minnesota, Texas and Colorado at home.

Strong pitching, both from the starters and the bullpen, has been key to Toronto’s recent success. Since the All-Star break the Jays' staff has posted a combined 3.24 ERA, the best record in the majors. Tonight they hand the ball to Dustin McGowan (8-6, 4.12), who is 5-1 with a 3.11 ERA at home this season.

Pick: Toronto +116



Arizona Diamondbacks at Florida Marlins (-108, 9 ½)

The Arizona Diamondbacks have the chance to win their eighth straight series tonight when they take on the Florida Marlins in the finale of a three-game set. Last night they battled to a 9-6 win after a blowout 14-5 loss in the opener on Tuesday.

The D-Backs have won 18 of their last 23 games to take control of the NL West and are now three games ahead of the San Diego Padres and five ahead of the Colorado Rockies.

Arizona last lost a series when they dropped three of four to Milwaukee in mid-July. Tonight they send Livan Hernandez (8-7, 4.85) to the mound to keep that run going. The righty posted a 3.46 ERA in winning his last two starts and earned a 9-3 win over Florida on July 24.

Pick: Arizona +100

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MLB
Short Sheet


Thursday, August 16th

National League

St. Louis at Milwaukee, 2:05 EST
Adam Wainwright (R) vs. Dave Bush (R)
Wainwright: St. Louis 60-35 SU in day games
Bush: 7-19 TSR vs. division opponents

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 EST WGN
Bobby Livingston (L) vs. Jason Marquis (R)
Livingston: Cincinnati 18-7 Over as a road underdog of +125 to +150
Marquis: 9-21 TSR in August

Arizona at Florida, 7:05 EST
Livan Hernandez (R) vs. Daniel Barone (R)
Hernandez: Arizona 12-1 SU off a combined score of 15+ runs
Barone: Florida 11-25 SU after allowing 9+ runs

Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 EST
Cole Hamels (L) vs. Joel Hanrahan (R)
Hamels: Philadelphia 35-19 SU off a loss
Hanrahan: Washington 3-16 SU at home with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs

NY Mets at Pittsburgh, 7:05 EST
Brian Lawrence (R) vs. Tony Armas (R)
Lawrence: Mets 23-9 SU vs. NL Central opponents
Armas: Pittsburgh 7-18 SU after allowing 8+ runs

San Francisco at Atlanta, 7:35 EST TBS
Tim Lincecum (R) vs. Chuck James (L)
Tim Lincecum: San Francisco 4-12 SU in August
James: Atlanta 32-19 SU off an Under

Colorado at San Diego, 10:05 EST
Aaron Cook (R) vs. Wilfredo Ledezma (L)
Cook: Colorado 19-11 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
Ledezma: 8-2 Over pitching on 5 or 6 days rest

Houston at LA Dodgers, 10:10 EST
Wandy Rodriguez (L) vs. Derek Lowe (R)
Rodriguez: Houston 11-24 SU away off a loss
Lowe: Dodgers 28-10 Over as a home favorite of -150 or higher


American League

Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 3:35 EST
Javier Vazquez (R) vs. Dan Haren (R)
Vazquez: 7-13 TSR in day games
Haren: Oakland 30-11 SU in August

Detroit at NY Yankees, 7:05 EST
Justin Verlander (R) vs. Mike Mussina (R)
Verlander: Detroit 9-0 SU away after scoring 2 runs or less
Mussina: 6-1 Under as a favorite of -125 to -175

LA Angels at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Kelvim Escobar (R) vs. Dustin McGowan (R)
Escobar: Angels 15-6 Under playing with double-revenge
McGowan: Toronto 9-19 SU off a win by 2 runs or less

Kansas City at Texas, 8:35 EST
Leo Nunez (R) vs. Brandon McCarthy (R)
Nunez: Kansas City 16-5 Under as a road underdog of +150 or less
McCarthy: Texas 28-12 SU as a home favorite of -125 or less

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WNBA
Long Sheet


Thursday, August 16


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NEW YORK (13 - 18) at WASHINGTON (15 - 17) - 8/16/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 147-185 ATS (-56.5 Units) in all games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-5 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 7-4 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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DETROIT (24 - 8) at MINNESOTA (8 - 24) - 8/16/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

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


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CHICAGO (13 - 19) at HOUSTON (12 - 20) - 8/16/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in August or September games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 211-160 ATS (+35.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 147-94 ATS (+43.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
HOUSTON is 110-76 ATS (+26.4 Units) in home games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) on Thursday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) against Eastern conference opponents since 1997.
HOUSTON is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
HOUSTON is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1997.
HOUSTON is 76-53 ATS (+17.7 Units) after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.
HOUSTON is 84-55 ATS (+23.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
HOUSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

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


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WNBA
Betting Trends


Thursday, August 16


ATS trends
New York

Liberty are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Liberty are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
Liberty are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games.
Liberty are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest.
Liberty are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Liberty are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.


Washington
Mystics are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.
Mystics are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite.
Mystics are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Mystics are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Mystics are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a S.U. win.
Mystics are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
Mystics are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall.
Mystics are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.


OU Trends
New York
Over is 4-0 in Liberty last 4 vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Over is 8-1 in Liberty last 9 games as an underdog.
Over is 7-1 in Liberty last 8 games as a road underdog.
Over is 7-1 in Liberty last 8 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Liberty last 5 Thursday games.
Over is 8-2-1 in Liberty last 11 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 4-1 in Liberty last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Liberty last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 6-2 in Liberty last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 6-2 in Liberty last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 8-3 in Liberty last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 8-3 in Liberty last 11 games playing on 1 days rest.


Washington
Over is 6-0 in Mystics last 6 Thursday games.
Under is 8-1 in Mystics last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Mystics last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Mystics last 5 vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Over is 5-2 in Mystics last 7 games as a favorite.
Over is 5-2 in Mystics last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.


Head to Head
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Washington.
Liberty are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Liberty are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Washington.


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ATS Trends
Detroit
Shock are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Shock are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games.
Shock are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Shock are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
Shock are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Shock are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Shock are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games following a S.U. loss.


Minnesota
Lynx are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Lynx are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
Lynx are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Lynx are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games following a S.U. loss.
Lynx are 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 vs. Eastern Conference.
Lynx are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Lynx are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Lynx are 1-6-2 ATS in their last 9 Thursday games.


OU Trends
Detroit
Over is 4-0 in Shock last 4 overall.
Over is 7-0 in Shock last 7 vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Over is 6-1 in Shock last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 8-2 in Shock last 10 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 16-5 in Shock last 21 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 9-3 in Shock last 12 road games.


Minnesota
Over is 5-0 in Lynx last 5 home games.
Over is 8-1 in Lynx last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 6-1 in Lynx last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-1 in Lynx last 6 Thursday games.
Over is 17-5 in Lynx last 22 games following a S.U. loss.
Over is 8-3 in Lynx last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 21-8-1 in Lynx last 30 overall.
Under is 9-4 in Lynx last 13 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.


Head to Head
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota.
Shock are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.


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ATS Trends
Chicago
Sky are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Sky are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
Sky are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win.
Sky are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Sky are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Sky are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog.
Sky are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.


Houston
Comets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Comets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Comets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Comets are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games overall.
Comets are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games as a home favorite.


OU Trends
Chicago
Over is 5-1 in Sky last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Sky last 5 games following a ATS win.
Over is 7-2 in Sky last 9 games as a road underdog.
Over is 7-3 in Sky last 10 road games.
Over is 9-4 in Sky last 13 games as an underdog.


Houston
Over is 5-0 in Comets last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-1 in Comets last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 13-3 in Comets last 16 games as a home favorite.
Over is 4-1 in Comets last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 4-1 in Comets last 5 Thursday games.
Over is 4-1 in Comets last 5 overall.
Over is 7-2 in Comets last 9 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 10-3 in Comets last 13 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 16-5 in Comets last 21 games as a favorite.


Head to Head
No trends available.