Friday Trends and Indexes 08/17

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WNBA
Betting Trends


Friday, August 17


ATS Trends
Connecticut
Sun are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.
Sun are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Sun are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Sun are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Sun are 38-16 ATS in their last 54 road games.
Sun are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games as a road favorite.
Sun are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite.


New York
Liberty are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Liberty are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Liberty are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a home underdog.
Liberty are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 Friday games.


OU Trends
Connecticut
Under is 4-1 in Sun last 5 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 5-2 in Sun last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.


New York
Over is 4-0 in Liberty last 4 Friday games.
Over is 8-1 in Liberty last 9 games as an underdog.
Over is 5-1 in Liberty last 6 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Under is 4-1 in Liberty last 5 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Over is 4-1 in Liberty last 5 overall.
Over is 10-3 in Liberty last 13 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 6-2 in Liberty last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 5-2 in Liberty last 7 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Under is 5-2 in Liberty last 7 games as a home underdog.


Head to Head
Sun are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in New York.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in New York.


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ATS Trends
Indiana
Fever are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Fever are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Fever are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Fever are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Fever are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Fever are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Fever are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.


San Antonio
Silver Stars are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Silver Stars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
Silver Stars are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 1 days rest.
Silver Stars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Silver Stars are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite.
Silver Stars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite.


OU Trends
Indiana
Under is 5-1 in Fever last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-1 in Fever last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 4-1 in Fever last 5 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Fever last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 10-3 in Fever last 13 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Under is 20-9-1 in Fever last 30 games as a road underdog.
Under is 24-11-1 in Fever last 36 games as an underdog.
Under is 35-17 in Fever last 52 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 35-17-1 in Fever last 53 road games.


San Antonio
Under is 5-1 in Silver Stars last 6 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Over is 4-1 in Silver Stars last 5 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 4-1 in Silver Stars last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 4-1 in Silver Stars last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 9-3 in Silver Stars last 12 games following a S.U. loss.


Head to Head
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.


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ATS Trends
Phoenix
Mercury are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Mercury are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
Mercury are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games as an underdog.
Mercury are 29-13-1 ATS in their last 43 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Mercury are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following a ATS win.
Mercury are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.


Sacramento
Monarchs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Monarchs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Monarchs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
Monarchs are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Monarchs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.


OU Trends
Phoenix
Under is 4-0 in Mercury last 4 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Over is 4-0 in Mercury last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Mercury last 4 games following a ATS win.
Under is 4-1 in Mercury last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 6-2 in Mercury last 8 road games.
Over is 20-7 in Mercury last 27 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Mercury last 7 vs. Western Conference.


Sacramento
Over is 4-0 in Monarchs last 4 home games.
Over is 6-0 in Monarchs last 6 Friday games.
Over is 4-0 in Monarchs last 4 games as a home favorite.
Over is 5-1 in Monarchs last 6 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 5-1 in Monarchs last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Monarchs last 5 overall.
Under is 31-12 in Monarchs last 43 games following a S.U. win.


Head to HeadUnder is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.


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ATS Trends
Los Angeles
Sparks are 9-19 ATS in their last 28 Friday games.
Sparks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
Sparks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Sparks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games.
Sparks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Sparks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.
Sparks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.


Seattle
Storm are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as a home favorite.
Storm are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games playing on 2 days rest.
Storm are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 home games.
Storm are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
Storm are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Storm are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Storm are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.


OU Trends
Los Angeles
Over is 5-0 in Sparks last 5 games as an underdog.
Over is 5-0 in Sparks last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Over is 6-0 in Sparks last 6 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Sparks last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-0 in Sparks last 4 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 5-0 in Sparks last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 8-2 in Sparks last 10 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 4-1-1 in Sparks last 6 vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Over is 6-2 in Sparks last 8 Friday games.
Over is 11-5 in Sparks last 16 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.


Seattle
Over is 10-1 in Storm last 11 overall.
Over is 6-1 in Storm last 7 games as a favorite.
Over is 5-1 in Storm last 6 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Storm last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Storm last 5 games as a home favorite.
Over is 10-4 in Storm last 14 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 10-4 in Storm last 14 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.


Head to Head
Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Seattle.
Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Sparks are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Seattle.
Sparks are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

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MLB
Streaking Pitchers


Friday, August 17


HOT (The weather is steamy in Los Angeles, Arizona, and San Diego and the following starters are definitely following that trend at the moment.)

John Lackey (Los Angeles Angels) - Those betting against this righty lately are lacking cash. The AL West leading Angels are 4-0 in his last four trips to the hill and he has pitched into the seventh inning in his last three appearances. The Angels are listed as +180 underdogs in the night cap of their doubleheader with the Red Sox.

Brandon Webb (Arizona Diamondbacks) - The reining NL Cy Young Award winner has opposing batters trapped in his Webb of outs, just like Peter Parker's alter ego Spider-Man catches criminals. The righty is coming off back-to-back complete-game shutouts and he hasn't allowed a run in any of his last four starts. D-backs and under bettors cash out each time in that span. Arizona heads into Atlanta as -145 favorites and the total is set at 8 1/2 runs.

Jake Peavy (San Diego Padres) - Peavy has won his last four outings and he has allowed three runs total during the streak. San Diego has outscored its opponents 34-8 during those starts and over bettors have cashed in during all but one of those appearances. The Padres are -208 home favorites against the Astros tonight.

COLD (It dosen't matter if you live on the north or south side of Chicago, these starters are freezing backers profits.)

Rich Hill (Chicago Cubs) - The former Michigan Wolverine has four no-decisions in his last five outings and the Cubs record in that span is 1-4. He has only surrendered more than four runs once in those outings, but his team has scored no more than five runs in all of those contests. The Cubbies host their rivals from the Show-Me State as -124 favorites.

Jose Contreras (Chicago White Sox) - Contreras earned a win nine days ago, but it wasn't in a starting role. The righty earned a victory in one of his two relief appearances for the ChiSox after getting demoted for losing seven straight starts. From June 24-July 31 his ERA was 10.00 as a member of the rotation. Chicago is a +155 underdog against the AL Wild Card leading Mariners.

[Udog]

NFL
70% Situation


Friday, August 17


NFLX (Friday): Play Over NFL road teams against the total after scoring 6 points or less in their last game.
(33-12 since 1993.) (73.3%) PLAY: Tennessee / New England OVER 35

[Udog]

MLB
Hot Lines


Friday, August 17


Kansas City Royals at Oakland Athletics (-115, 8 ½)

The Oakland A’s can match a season-high fifth straight victory tonight when they open a three-game homestand against the Royals. The Athletics are within two games of .500 for the first time in a month and are eight games behind the Mariners in the wild-card race.

Oakland has had a solid start to August, winning 10 of 15 games largely due to some hot hitting. The A’s averaged 5.9 runs in each of their last 11 games and are second to the Yankees in the AL this month with 87 runs scored.

The Athletics face the Royals’ Brian Bannister (8-7, 3.41) on Friday, but he is coming off a poor start against Toronto last weekend. Oakland’s sluggers will take advantage.

Pick: Athletics –115



Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates (-125, 9)

The Phillies battled to a series victory over the Washington Nationals this week but did it without much help from their struggling offense. They tallied just nine runs against the Nats after scoring 15 in the preceding series against the Braves.

As The Associated Press reports today, the 3-4-5 batters in the Phillies lineup are all slumping. Pat Burrell has managed just one hit in 13 at-bats, Ryan Howard is in a 3-for-22 patch and Aaron Rowand has just one RBI in seven games.

Hitters of that quality are unlikely to stay cold for long, but their problems are likely to continue in Friday’s series opener against the Pirates. That’s because Pittsburgh ace Tom Gorzelanny (11-6, 3.29 ERA) is on the mound for the home team. Gorzelanny comes into this start on the back of his first career complete game – a 5-0 win over the Giants last weekend.

Pick: Pirates –125



St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs (-124)

St. Louis – the defending World Series champions – has won eight of its last 10 games to close the gap at the top of the NL Central from eight games on August 5 to just 2 ½ ahead of today’s action. They can potentially take the lead this weekend as they face the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series.

The Cards have performed well in big games of late. They swept the division-leading Brewers this week. St. Louis is generating some serious offense during its current five-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 46-10.

They will look to Albert Pujols to lead them to a win in the series opener against the Cubs today. He has slammed three homers and nine RBIs against Chicago this season and will be hoping to rough up starter Rich Hill (6-7, 3.85), who takes the mound after a bad start last Saturday.

Pick: Cardinals +116

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MLB
Long Sheet


Friday, August 17


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ST LOUIS (58 - 60) at CHICAGO CUBS (61 - 59) - 2:20 PM
BRADEN LOOPER (R) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 47-56 (-21.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 23-33 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 61-35 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 16-8 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 29-20 (+7.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LOOPER is 7-0 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 66-81 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 61-59 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 328-315 (-75.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 56-70 (-19.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 62-73 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 229-221 (-51.1 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 61-59 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-30 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-44 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 202-190 (-59.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
HILL is 9-14 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HILL is 9-14 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 5-3 (+1.8 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

BRADEN LOOPER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LOOPER is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

RICH HILL vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HILL is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)


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NY METS (67 - 53) at WASHINGTON (55 - 66) - 7:05 PM
TOM GLAVINE (L) vs. MATT CHICO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 18-16 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-34 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 55-66 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-31 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-63 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICO is 13-11 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHICO is 10-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
CHICO is 5-0 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
CHICO is 13-11 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 35-26 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 27-16 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 170-122 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 35-26 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 37-19 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GLAVINE is 41-19 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 40-19 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 30-13 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 63-36 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 7-30 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 3-17 (-13.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-5 (+2.2 Units) against NY METS this season
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.9 Units)

TOM GLAVINE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GLAVINE is 21-11 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.168.
His team's record is 24-13 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-20. (-7.1 units)

MATT CHICO vs. NY METS since 1997
CHICO is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.876.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)


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SAN FRANCISCO (51 - 70) at FLORIDA (56 - 65) - 7:05 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. SCOTT OLSEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-70 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-69 (-30.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-35 (-17.8 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.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-70 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-25 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-85 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-28 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
OLSEN is 20-12 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 599-482 (+84.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 27-34 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 27-34 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 19-30 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against FLORIDA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BARRY ZITO vs. FLORIDA since 1997
ZITO is 0-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
OLSEN is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)


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PHILADELPHIA (64 - 56) at PITTSBURGH (50 - 69) - 7:05 PM
J.D. DURBIN (R) vs. TOM GORZELANNY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-36 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 315-297 (+35.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 53-46 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 47-36 (+12.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-12 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-38 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

J.D. DURBIN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
DURBIN is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TOM GORZELANNY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.


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ARIZONA (69 - 53) at ATLANTA (64 - 57) - 7:35 PM
BRANDON WEBB (R) vs. LANCE CORMIER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WEBB is 5-13 (-12.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 69-53 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 52-35 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 47-38 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 43-25 (+18.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 28-23 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 69-53 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 32-30 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 141-136 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 100-101 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 143-140 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 73-70 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

BRANDON WEBB vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WEBB is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.53 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

LANCE CORMIER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.


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CINCINNATI (52 - 68) at MILWAUKEE (62 - 59) - 8:05 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 52-68 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 52-68 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 30-43 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARROYO is 8-17 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 2-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 8-18 (-13.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 8-17 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 87-56 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SUPPAN is 31-15 (+14.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 28-17 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 49-49 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 307-343 (+45.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 16-10 (+8.9 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 410-461 (+58.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 60-58 (-5.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-41 (-7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-84 (-31.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 7-17 (-13.4 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 137-146 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-2 (+2.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ARROYO is 4-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.295.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SUPPAN is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.65 and a WHIP of 1.696.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-7. (-8.0 units)


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HOUSTON (54 - 67) at SAN DIEGO (65 - 55) - 10:05 PM
WOODY WILLIAMS (R) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 29-37 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 54-67 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-40 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 54-67 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 35-49 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WILLIAMS is 28-22 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 28-22 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 128-87 (+42.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 14-8 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 55-57 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

WOODY WILLIAMS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WILLIAMS is 4-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 0.789.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PEAVY is 6-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.83 and a WHIP of 1.078.
His team's record is 6-4 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-7. (-6.2 units)


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COLORADO (62 - 58) at LA DODGERS (62 - 59) - 10:40 PM
JOSH FOGG (R) vs. ERIC STULTS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 7-25 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 96-153 (-45.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 30-14 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 62-55 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 46-38 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 45-40 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 32-25 (+9.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 36-28 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 62-58 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FOGG is 8-3 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 57-71 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 18-30 (-15.1 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-4 (+0.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)

JOSH FOGG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
FOGG is 2-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.645.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

ERIC STULTS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.


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LA ANGELS (70 - 49) at BOSTON (72 - 48) - 7:05 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 53-29 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 120-100 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 38-25 (+11.9 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.
LA ANGELS are 122-106 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 41-28 (+15.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 163-117 (+42.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 67-43 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 56-35 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LACKEY is 60-33 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 31-17 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 18-5 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 17-27 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BECKETT is 5-14 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
LACKEY is 1-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.75 and a WHIP of 1.864.
His team's record is 1-9 (-8.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.5 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BECKETT is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)


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DETROIT (67 - 54) at NY YANKEES (67 - 54) - 7:05 PM
NATE ROBERTSON (L) vs. ANDY PETTITTE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ROBERTSON is 8-13 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 21-28 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 8-20 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PETTITTE is 29-6 (+17.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 102-69 (+18.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 171-126 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 37-26 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 155-112 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 28-19 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
DETROIT is 24-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 59-47 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 13-18 (-13.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 28-28 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 67-54 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 8-12 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

NATE ROBERTSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ROBERTSON is 1-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.565.
His team's record is 1-6 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. DETROIT since 1997
PETTITTE is 8-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.28 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 10-6 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-5. (+5.1 units)


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BALTIMORE (56 - 63) at TORONTO (61 - 59) - 7:05 PM
GARRETT OLSON (L) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 55-100 (-32.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 42-85 (-33.3 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 102-65 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 33-25 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 87-54 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 43-18 (+19.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 26-18 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 294-335 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-4 (+1.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

GARRETT OLSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

A.J. BURNETT vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BURNETT is 3-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 0.956.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)


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CLEVELAND (66 - 54) at TAMPA BAY (46 - 74) - 7:10 PM
PAUL BYRD (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 97-102 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 32-33 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 144-138 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 37-35 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-9 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 31-54 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-30 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 46-74 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-1 (+4.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

PAUL BYRD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BYRD is 1-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.25 and a WHIP of 1.611.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
JACKSON is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)


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TEXAS (53 - 67) at MINNESOTA (60 - 60) - 8:10 PM
KASON GABBARD (L) vs. CARLOS SILVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 91-64 (+20.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 27-18 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-26 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

KASON GABBARD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS SILVA vs. TEXAS since 1997
SILVA is 2-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.49 and a WHIP of 1.526.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)


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CHI WHITE SOX (54 - 66) at SEATTLE (66 - 52) - 10:05 PM
JOSE CONTRERAS (R) vs. MIGUEL BATISTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 128-121 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 144-138 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-70 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CONTRERAS is 21-30 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CONTRERAS is 9-19 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CONTRERAS is 2-12 (-11.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CONTRERAS is 9-20 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 63-49 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 49-35 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 66-52 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 31-21 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 38-24 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 22-8 (+14.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BATISTA is 33-23 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 59-38 (+24.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 40-16 (+23.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BATISTA is 31-22 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 186-123 (+48.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 123-98 (+25.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-28 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 127-102 (+27.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 208-195 (-73.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

JOSE CONTRERAS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CONTRERAS is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.188.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

MIGUEL BATISTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BATISTA is 2-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.1 units)


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KANSAS CITY (53 - 67) at OAKLAND (60 - 62) - 10:05 PM
BRIAN BANNISTER (R) vs. DAN MEYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 115-50 (+47.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
OAKLAND is 156-135 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-11 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 146-121 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 48-60 (+5.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 89-116 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 53-67 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-23 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 25-34 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 16-21 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 24-33 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 12-18 (-12.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-3 (+3.7 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BANNISTER is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

DAN MEYER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.


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MLB
Short Sheet


Friday, August 17th

National League

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 EST WGN
Braden Looper (R) vs. Rich Hill (L)
Looper: 7-0 TSR in day games
Hill: 11-3 Under vs. division opponents

NY Mets at Washington, 7:05 EST
Tom Glavine (L) vs. Matt Chico (L)
Glavine: 30-13 TSR in night games
Chico: Washington 7-30 SU with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs

San Francisco at Florida, 7:05 EST
Barry Zito (L) vs. Scott Olsen (L)
Zito: San Francisco 1-11 SU away after having 6+ extra-base hits
Olsen: 20-12 TSR in night games

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7:05 EST
JD Durbin (R) vs. Tom Gorzelanny (L)
Durbin: Philadelphia 8-15 SU off a win by 2 runs or less
Gorzelanny: Pittsburgh 10-3 Over in Pittsburgh

Arizona at Atlanta, 7:35 EST
Brandon Webb (R) vs. Lance Cormier (R)
Webb: Arizona 22-8 SU vs. NL East opponents
Cormier: Atlanta 13-3 Over at home off a loss by 6+ runs

Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:05 EST
Bronson Arroyo (R) vs. Jeff Suppan (R)
Arroyo: 1-9 TSR away with a line of +125 to -125
Suppan: 31-15 TSR as a home favorite of -125 or less

Houston at San Diego, 10:05 EST
Woody Williams (R) vs. Jake Peavy (R)
Williams: Houston 4-15 SU away off BB losses
Peavy: 21-7 Under at home in night games

Colorado at LA Dodgers, 10:40 EST
Josh Fogg (R) vs. Eric Stults (R)
Fogg: Colorado 20-40 SU away in the second half of the season
Stults: Dodgers 22-11 SU after allowing 2 runs or less


American League

LA Angels at Boston, 1:05 EST Game One
John Lackey (R) vs. Clay Buchholz (R)
Lackey: 10-2 TSR away pitching on 5 or 6 days rest
Buchholz: Boston 23-6 Over at home in August

LA Angels at Boston, 7:05 EST Game Two
Ervin Santana (R) vs. Josh Beckett (R)
Santana: 1-10 TSR in road games
Beckett: 10-3 Over after allowing 0 walks

Detroit at NY Yankees, 7:05 EST
Nate Robertson (L) vs. Andy Pettitte (L)
Robertson: Detroit 24-12 SU vs. left-handed starters
Pettitte: 0-11 TSR pitching off BB team losses

Baltimore at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Garrett Olson (L) vs. AJ Burnett (R)
Olson: Baltimore 2-11 SU revenging a loss as a home favorite
Burnett: Toronto 18-5 Under as a home favorite of -125 to -175

Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 EST
Paul Byrd (R) vs. Edwin Jackson (R)
Byrd: Cleveland 16-5 Over away off 3+ Unders
Jackson: Tampa Bay 6-19 SU off a win by 2 runs or less

Texas at Minnesota, 8:10 EST
Kason Gabbard (L) vs. Carlos Silva (R)
Gabbard: 0-5 TSR as an underdog of +125 to +175
Silva: Minnesota 27-7 SU at home off a win by 4+ runs

Chicago White Sox at Seattle, 10:05 EST
Jose Contreras (R) vs. Miguel Batista (R)
Contreras: 6-15 TSR in the second half of the season
Batista: Seattle 20-6 SU as a favorite of -125 to -175

Kansas City at Oakland, 10:05 EST
Brian Bannister (R) vs. Dan Meyer (L)
Bannister: 10-1 Under in night games
Meyer: Oakland 31-11 SU in August

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NFL
Friday's NFL starter report


Atlanta Falcons at Buffalo Bills (-3, 34)

Atlanta head coach Bobby Petrino may be forced to start rookie running back Jason Snelling, who went for 48 yards on 10 carries last week, if Jerious Norwood’s lower stomach infection doesn’t subside.

“(Norwood) woke up this morning with stomach cramps,” Petrino told reporters Tuesday. “He’s going to be fine. He got a little dehydrated (Monday) and had some effects from that. He should be OK."

Warrick Dunn is back practicing with the team following off-season back surgery, but isn’t expected to play until next week. The rest of the first-stringers are expected to play into the second quarter. There’s been no word regarding the quarterback rotation after Joey Harrington checks out.

Buffalo's Dick Jauron is being typically tight-lipped about his starters’ playing time though it’s almost a given that running back Marshawn Lynch will be in more than the handful of snaps he took last week. QB J.P. Losman will likely work at least the first quarter.



Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles (-3, 35)

Donovan McNabb makes his first start since tearing his right ACL last year and should lead a few series before giving way to A.J. Feeley and Kelly Holcomb.

"He's had an awfully good camp, so I would expect him to play well," offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg told reporters of McNabb. "He's moving around very well. There were only one or two occasions in training camp where I thought his legs were going a little bit, just like everyone else's. Other than those couple of occasions, I didn't see anything that reminded me that he's coming off major knee surgery."

Carolina expects to give its starters up to a full half of action.



Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots (-5 ½, 35)

Vince Young sat out last week’s 14-6 loss to Washington for leaving Titans camp to sleep at home the night before the game, so expect him to start and stay in for at least a quarter against the Pats. LenDale White, slowly working off the 10 pounds he put on in the off-season, may be unable to go with a bum ankle. If he’s out, Chris Brown and Chris Henry will take most of the carries.

New England's Tom Brady is only expected to take a few snaps before giving way to Matt Cassel and then Matt Gutierrez. Randy Moss (hamstring) and Laurence Maroney (shoulder) are both expected to sit out.



Minnesota Vikings at New York Jets (-4, 35)

Each of Minnesota’s four quarterbacks will play a quarter tonight, with Tarvaris Jackson starting, followed by Brooks Bollinger, Drew Henson and Tyler Thigpen.

The rest of the Vikings starters are expected to play the first half.

Jets head coach Eric Mangini wouldn’t disclose how long his starters will be in the game, but it’s expected they’ll play into the second quarter. Quarterback Chad Pennington took 10 snaps in last week’s 31-16 win over Atlanta, but didn’t attempt a pass. He’ll get a chance to throw the ball a bit tonight.