Saturday Trends and Indexes 08/18

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MLB
Streaking Pitchers


Saturday, August 18


HOT

Roy Oswalt (Houston Astros) - Sporting greats Lou Gehrig, Brett Favre, Joe Dumars and Bobby Orr all had success wearing No. 4. If that's also your lucky number, you might want to change it to Oswalt's jersey number: 44. The Astros righty has won each of his last five outings, allowing one run or less in each of those appearances. Houston is listed as a -126 favorite in San Diego and the total is set at 7 1/2 runs.

COLD

Rick Vanden Hurk (Florida Marlins) - The Fish lost the rookie's first three career starts in April. Then the team went 4-1 in his next five appearances from June 5-July 22. Now it seems Vanden Hurk's early season struggles have returned. Florida is 0-4 in his last four outings and has allowed 18 runs in just under 17 innings in that span. The Marlins host the Giants as +114 underdogs tonight.

Boof Bonser (Minnesota Twins) - The Twins are winless in the righty's last four appearances. They've been outscored 10-26 during the streak. What comes as a surprise is that under bettors have cashed in during each of Bonser's last three starts and the over/under is 1-8 in his last nine outings overall. Minnesota is listed as -145 favorites against the Rangers and the total is set at 9 runs.

Chad Billingsley (Los Angeles Dodgers) - Things haven't been going well for Billingsley since he turned 23 on July 29. He suffered a defeat on his birthday to the same Rockies team he'll face tonight, and followed that loss with three more in as many starts. He has an ERA just above 4.00 in his last four appearances but his team was shutout out twice and has scored just one run total during his last three outings. The Dodgers are listed as -152 favorites against Colorado's Franklin Morales, scheduled to make his big league debut.

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MLB
Dunkel


Houston at San Diego
Even with Jake Peavy on the mound last night, the Padres could not generate enough offense against Woody Williams to avoid a 3-1 loss. With an MLB-worst team batting average of .243, San Diego doesn't look to have much more luck against Roy Oswalt today. Oswalt has been lights out recently with a 5-0 record and 0.82 ERA over his last five starts. His numbers against the Pads aren't too shabby either (7-1, 2.26 in eight career starts; 3-0, 1.77 in three starts at SD). Houston looks like a good pick (-124) according to Dunkel, which has the Astros favored straight up by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Houston (-124). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

Game 951-952: St. Louis at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Reyes) 16.037; Cubs (Marshall) 15.086
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-128); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+108); N/A

Game 953-954: NY Mets at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Perez) 15.621; Washington (Lannan) 14.787
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-138); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-138); Over

Game 955-956: Arizona at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Owings) 15.607; Atlanta (Carlyle) 14.590
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-136) 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+116); Over

Game 957-958: Cincinnati at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Ramirez) 14.115; Milwaukee (Vargas) 13.604
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-150); 10
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+130); Over

Game 959-960: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Moyer) 15.958; Pittsburgh (Maholm) 14.669
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-114); 9
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-114); Over

Game 961-962: San Francisco at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 16.797; Florida (Vanden Hurk) 14.546
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 2 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-118); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-118); Over

Game 963-964: Houston at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Oswalt) 17.003; San Diego (Germano) 14.592
Dunkel Line: Houston by 2 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-124); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-124); Over

Game 965-966: Colorado at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Morales) 14.805; LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 15.551
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-155); Over

Game 967-968: Baltimore at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Trachsel) 15.778; Toronto (Litsch) 15.568
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-150); 10
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+130); Under

Game 969-970: Detroit at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Durbin) 14.068; NY Yankees (Clemens) 16.628
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-190); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-190); Under

Game 971-972: LA Angels at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 15.670; Boston (Schilling) 15.416
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-124); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+104); Over

Game 973-974: Texas at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Loe) 14.527; Minnesota (Bonser) 16.030
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-140); Under

Game 975-976: Cleveland at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Westbrook) 16.135; Tampa Bay (Hammel) 14.309
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-140); 10
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-140); Under

Game 977-978: Kansas City at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Perez) 15.474; Oakland (Gaudin) 14.905
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-155); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+135); Under

Game 979-980: Chicago White Sox at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 14.807; Seattle (Weaver) 15.067
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-160); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-160); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet


Saturday, August 18


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ST LOUIS (58 - 61) at CHICAGO CUBS (62 - 59) - 3:55 PM
ANTHONY REYES (R) vs. SEAN MARSHALL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 47-57 (-22.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
REYES is 3-13 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
REYES is 3-13 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 61-36 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 35-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 16-9 (+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.
CHICAGO CUBS are 62-59 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 329-315 (-74.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-37 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-73 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 62-59 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-75 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-44 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 203-190 (-58.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 67-81 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 2-13 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 6-3 (+2.8 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)

ANTHONY REYES vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
REYES is 0-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

SEAN MARSHALL vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MARSHALL is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


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NY METS (68 - 53) at WASHINGTON (55 - 67) - 7:05 PM
OLIVER PEREZ (L) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PEREZ is 7-15 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 31-35 (+9.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 55-67 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-32 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-64 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-17 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 49-34 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 171-122 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 36-26 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 38-19 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 36-26 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 28-16 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-31 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 3-18 (-14.3 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 (+1.2 Units) against NY METS this season
9 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+7.9 Units)

OLIVER PEREZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PEREZ is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.450.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.


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ARIZONA (70 - 53) at ATLANTA (64 - 58) - 7:05 PM
MICAH OWINGS (R) vs. BUDDY CARLYLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 70-53 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 53-35 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 48-38 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 44-25 (+19.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 29-23 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 13-7 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 70-53 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 30-24 (+5.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 33-30 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 141-137 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 25-26 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 143-141 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 67-74 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 73-71 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 37-41 (-14.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

MICAH OWINGS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

BUDDY CARLYLE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CARLYLE is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.263.
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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CINCINNATI (53 - 68) at MILWAUKEE (62 - 60) - 7:05 PM
ELIZARDO RAMIREZ (R) vs. CLAUDIO VARGAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 53-68 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 53-68 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 87-57 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
VARGAS is 15-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 10-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 20-11 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 10-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 26-19 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 19-9 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 50-49 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 308-343 (+47.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 204-207 (+47.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 17-10 (+10.0 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 411-461 (+59.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 60-59 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-42 (-8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-85 (-33.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 7-18 (-14.6 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 62-60 (-5.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 4-11 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in August games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 5-2 (+3.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

ELIZARDO RAMIREZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
RAMIREZ is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

CLAUDIO VARGAS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
VARGAS is 1-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.52 and a WHIP of 1.704.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)


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PHILADELPHIA (65 - 56) at PITTSBURGH (50 - 70) - 7:05 PM
JAMIE MOYER (L) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-36 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 47-37 (+11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 27-36 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 31-56 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-39 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-36 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-0 (+4.3 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JAMIE MOYER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MOYER is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.69 and a WHIP of 0.769.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MAHOLM is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 1.727.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)


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SAN FRANCISCO (52 - 70) at FLORIDA (56 - 66) - 7:05 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. RICK VANDEN HURK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-70 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-52 (-21.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-69 (-29.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-35 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-70 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-85 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CAIN is 5-19 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 5-19 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 2-15 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 600-482 (+86.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 27-35 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 53-66 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 41-53 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against FLORIDA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. FLORIDA since 1997
CAIN is 0-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

RICK VANDEN HURK vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
VANDEN HURK is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 2.600.
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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COLORADO (62 - 59) at LA DODGERS (63 - 59) - 10:10 PM
TAYLOR BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 7-26 (-16.4 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 62-56 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 46-39 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 45-41 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 32-26 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 36-29 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 62-59 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 19-30 (-14.1 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
LA DODGERS is 5-4 (+0.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

TAYLOR BUCHHOLZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 16.63 and a WHIP of 2.771.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.822.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)


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BALTIMORE (56 - 64) at TORONTO (62 - 59) - 1:05 PM
STEVE TRACHSEL (R) vs. JESSE LITSCH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 55-101 (-33.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 42-86 (-34.3 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 38-23 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf this season.
TORONTO is 38-23 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 294-336 (+30.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 26-19 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 27-34 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 131-159 (-58.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-4 (+2.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

STEVE TRACHSEL vs. TORONTO since 1997
TRACHSEL is 5-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

JESSE LITSCH vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LITSCH is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.04 and a WHIP of 0.807.
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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DETROIT (67 - 55) at NY YANKEES (68 - 54) - 3:55 PM
CHAD DURBIN (R) vs. ROGER CLEMENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 17-8 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 171-127 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 37-27 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 74-49 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 57-44 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 61-45 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 148-110 (-35.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 68-54 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 79-67 (-44.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 21-22 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY YANKEES are 60-47 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEMENS is 14-17 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEMENS is 13-16 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEMENS is 16-20 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

CHAD DURBIN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DURBIN is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

ROGER CLEMENS vs. DETROIT since 1997
CLEMENS is 11-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.206.
His team's record is 15-3 (+9.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-8. (+0.4 units)


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LA ANGELS (71 - 50) at BOSTON (73 - 49) - 7:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. CURT SCHILLING (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 54-30 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 121-101 (+18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 39-26 (+12.6 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 71-50 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 123-107 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 30-15 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 68-44 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 57-36 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 18-28 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
SCHILLING is 1-7 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-3 (+1.2 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. BOSTON since 1997
WEAVER is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.178.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

CURT SCHILLING vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SCHILLING is 5-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.127.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)


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TEXAS (53 - 68) at MINNESOTA (61 - 60) - 7:10 PM
KAMERON LOE (R) vs. BOOF BONSER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 92-64 (+21.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 37-36 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-26 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

KAMERON LOE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LOE is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

BOOF BONSER vs. TEXAS since 1997
BONSER is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.778.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)


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CLEVELAND (67 - 54) at TAMPA BAY (46 - 75) - 7:10 PM
JAKE WESTBROOK (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 98-102 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 33-33 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 145-138 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 38-32 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 37-36 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 82-65 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 29-9 (+17.1 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 23-34 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-55 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 23-34 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 46-75 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 7-1 (+5.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WESTBROOK is 5-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 8-3 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.1 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 10.13 and a WHIP of 1.876.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)


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KANSAS CITY (54 - 67) at OAKLAND (60 - 63) - 9:05 PM
ODALIS PEREZ (L) vs. CHAD GAUDIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 31-12 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 146-122 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 49-60 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 90-116 (+26.3 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 50-63 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 54-67 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 54-86 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 16-22 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 60-63 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 24-34 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 26-37 (-24.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-19 (-13.5 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 5-3 (+4.7 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

ODALIS PEREZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
PEREZ is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

CHAD GAUDIN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GAUDIN is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)


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CHI WHITE SOX (54 - 67) at SEATTLE (67 - 52) - 10:05 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. JEFF WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 47-60 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-67 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-71 (-19.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 64-49 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 50-35 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 23-8 (+17.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 39-27 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 39-31 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 67-52 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 32-21 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 39-24 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 23-8 (+15.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 27-17 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 186-124 (+47.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 123-99 (+24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-29 (+20.3 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 127-103 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 209-195 (-72.6 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 5-1 (+4.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DANKS is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 7.36 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

JEFF WEAVER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
WEAVER is 6-6 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.099.
His team's record is 6-8 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-10. (-6.8 units)


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MLB
Long Sheet
Omitted Game


Saturday, August 18


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HOUSTON (55 - 67) at SAN DIEGO (65 - 56) - 10:05 PM
ROY OSWALT (R) vs. JUSTIN GERMANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 55-67 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 55-67 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 36-49 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OSWALT is 4-11 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 112-61 (+28.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
OSWALT is 25-6 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
OSWALT is 36-12 (+16.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OSWALT is 32-14 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OSWALT is 12-1 (+11.0 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. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 23-24 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 (+1.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

ROY OSWALT vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
OSWALT is 7-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.26 and a WHIP of 1.078.
His team's record is 7-1 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

JUSTIN GERMANO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.


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MLB
Short Sheet


Saturday, August 18th

National League

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 3:55 EST FOX
Anthony Reyes (R) vs. Sean Marshall (L)
Reyes: St. Louis 18-9 SU after scoring 1 or 0 runs
Marshall: Cubs 9-24 SU at home off a one-run win

NY Mets at Washington, 7:05 EST
Oliver Perez (L) vs. John Lannan (L)
Perez: 11-0 TSR as a road favorite of -150 or less
Lannan: Washington 3-18 SU at home with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs

Arizona at Atlanta, 7:05 EST
Micah Owings (R) vs. Buddy Carlyle (R)
Owings: Arizona 23-8 SU vs. NL East opponents
Carlyle: Atlanta 1-7 SU at home off a combined score of 4 runs or less

Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 7:05 EST
Elizardo Ramirez (R) vs. Claudio Vargas (R)
Ramirez: Cincinnati 5-17 SU after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
Vargas: 9-0 TSR as a favorite

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7:05 EST
Jamie Moyer (L) vs. Paul Maholm (L)
Moyer: 25-11 TSR as a favorite of -150 or less
Maholm: Pittsburgh 7-20 SU off BB games scoring 7+ runs

San Francisco at Florida, 7:05 EST
Matt Cain (R) vs. Rick VandenHurk (R)
Cain: 2-15 TSR in night games
VandenHurk: Florida 12-3 Over off 3+ losses

Houston at San Diego, 10:05 EST
Roy Oswalt (R) vs. Justin Germano (R)
Oswalt: 20-4 TSR in the second half of the season
Germano: San Diego 33-15 Under at home off a loss by 2 runs or less

Colorado at LA Dodgers, 10:10 EST
Taylor Buchholz (R) vs. Chad Billingsley (R)
Buchholz: Colorado 20-41 SU away in the second half of the season
Billingsley: Dodgers 32-14 SU at home off BB wins


American League

Baltimore at Toronto, 1:05 EST
Steve Trachsel (R) vs. Jesse Litsch (R)
Trachsel: 0-10 TSR as a road underdog
Litsch: Toronto 18-6 Under off 3+ Unders

Detroit at NY Yankees, 3:55 EST FOX
Chad Durbin (R) vs. Roger Clemens (R)
Durbin: Detroit 10-0 SU away after scoring 2 runs or less
Clemens: Yankees 35-16 Under as a home favorite of -150 to -200

LA Angels at Boston, 7:05 EST
Jered Weaver (R) vs. Curt Schilling (R)
Weaver: Angels 34-17 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Schilling: 1-7 TSR in August

(TC) Texas at Minnesota, 7:30 EST
Kameron Loe (R) vs. Boof Bonser (R)
Loe: Texas 16-36 SU away with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
Bonser: Minnesota 35-15 SU as a home favorite of -125 to -175

Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 EST
Jake Westbrook (R) vs. Jason Hammel (R)
Westbrook: Cleveland 5-16 SU off a one-run win
Hammel: Tampa Bay 25-12 SU at home after losing 3 of their last 4 games

Kansas City at Oakland, 9:05 EST
Odalis Perez (L) vs. Chad Gaudin (R)
Perez: Kansas City 17-5 Under as a road underdog of +150 or less
Gaudin: Oakland 31-12 SU in August

Chicago White Sox at Seattle, 10:05 EST WGN
John Danks (L) vs. Jeff Weaver (R)
Danks: White Sox 16-5 Under off 4+ losses
Weaver: Seattle 23-8 SU vs. left-handed starters

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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MLB
Write-up


Saturday, August 18


Hot Pitchers
-- Reyes is 2-1, 3.00 in four starts since returning from minors.
-- Lannan is 1-1, 1.83 in his last three starts.
-- Owings has 2.89 RA in his last three starts. Braves are 9-4 in Carlyle's last thirteen starts.
-- Phillies won four of Moyer's last five starts. Maholm is 3-1 in his last four home starts, with a 3.21 RA.
-- Cain has 2.21 RA in his last three starts, but Giants are 4-15 in his last nienteen starts.
-- Oswalt is 5-0, 1.08 in his last five starts.

-- Trachsel is 0-0, 3.00 in his last three starts.
-- Jered Weaver is 1-0, 2.63 in his last couple starts.
-- Westbrook is 2-1, 2.25 in his last four starts.
-- Royals are 6-4 in last ten Perez road starts.
-- Jeff Weaver is 2-0, 1.80 in his last couple starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Marshall is 0-2, 10.38 in his last three starts.
-- Perez is 1-2, 8.18 in his last four starts.
-- Vargas is 0-2, 8.62 in his last three starts. ERamirez is 4-12 in 23 big league starts, with a 5.71 ERA.
-- Florida lost last four VanderHurk starts (0-1, 8.68).
-- Padres lost eight of last ten Germano starts.
-- Billingsley is 0-4, 4.09 in his last four starts; Dodgers scored one run in his last three outings. Colorado prospect Morales is 2-0, 3.71 in three AAA starts, with no walks, 13 Ks in 17.2 IP.

-- Toronto lost seven of last ten Litsch starts.
-- Bronx is 4-7 in last eleven Clemens starts.
-- Boston lost last four Schilling starts (0-3, 7.17).
-- Durbin is 1-4, 5.13 in his last five starts.
-- Minnesota lost last four Bonser starts (0-3, 6.85). Loe is 0-3 in his last four starts, with a 8.71 RA.
-- Devil Rays are 1-4 in Hammel starts (0-1, 7.08).
-- Oakland lost five of last seven Gaudin starts.
-- Danks is 0-4, 7.00 in his last five starts.

Totals
-- Over is 6-2 in Cubs' last eight home games.
-- Over is 5-1 in Mets' last six games.
-- Over is 12-4-1 in last seventeen Atlanta home games.
-- Over is 15-0-1 in last sixteen Cincinnati road games.
-- Over is 18-4 in Pirates' last twenty-two games.
-- Over is 5-2 in Marlins' last seven home games.
-- Over is 8-2-1 in Astros' last eleven road games.
-- Over is 10-4 in last fourteen Colorado games.

-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Baltimore road games.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Bronx home games.
-- Under is 5-2 in Angels' last seven road games.
-- Under is 17-1 in Minnesota's last eighteen home games.
-- Under is 5-1 in Cleveland's last six games.
-- Eight of last nine Kansas City games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-5 in White Sox' last thirteen road games.


Hot Teams
-- Arizona won ten of its last twelve road games.
-- Phillies won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Mets won seven of their last nine road games.
-- Reds won five of their last six road games.
-- Cardinals won seven of their last nine games.
-- Padres won six of their last eight home games.

-- Red Sox won eight of their last eleven home games. Angels are 8-4 in their last twelve games.
-- Orioles are 8-7 in their last fifteen road games. Toronto won twelve of its last fifteen home games.
-- Twins won their last three games, allowing five runs.
-- A's are 11-6 in their last seventeen games.


Cold Teams
-- Cubs lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Braves lost last two games, outscored 13-3.
-- Nationals lost five of their last seven games.
-- Marlins lost four of last five games, allowing 34 runs. Giants lost eleven of their last sixteen games.
-- Brewers lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Pirates are 4-9 in their last thirteen home games.
-- Astros are 9-18 in their last 27 road games.
-- Dodgers are 7-15 in their last twenty-two games. Colorado is
5-10 in its last fifteen road games, 1-5 in last six.

-- Detroit is 4-9 in its last thirteen road games. Bronx lost three of its last four games.
-- Indians lost four of their last six games. Devil Rays lost four of their last five games.
-- Rangers lost nine of their last eleven road games.
-- White Sox lost seven of their last eight games. Mariners are
2-4 in their last six home games.
-- Royals lost seven of their last ten road games.

Umpires
-- StL-Chi-- Underdog is 6-5 in last eleven Barrett games.
-- NY-Wsh-- Home side won last seven Rapuano games.
-- Az-Atl-- Underdog is 7-1 in last eight BWelke games.
-- Cin-Mil-- Underdog is 10-3 in last thirteen Wolf games.
-- Phil-Pitt-- Underdog is 6-3 in last nine Marsh games.
-- SF-Fla-- Under is 10-4 in last fourteen Foster games.
-- Hst-SD-- Over is 5-2 in last seven Dreckman games.
-- Col-LA-- Over is 9-3 in last twelve TWelke games.

-- Blt-Tor-- Favorite is 12-2 in last fourteen Gorman games.
-- Det-NY-- Under is 8-2 in last ten Kellogg games, with favorite winning eight of his last nine.
-- LA-Bos-- Visiting team won last five Wegner games.
-- Tex-Min-- Over is 5-2 in last seven Reilly games.
-- Clev-TB-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Hallion games.
-- KC-A's-- Favorite is 7-1 in last eight Danley games.
-- Chi-Sea-- Over is 5-2 in last seven Emmel games.

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NFL
70% Situation


NFLX (Saturday): Play On NFLX road underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points off an upset win as an underdog and undefeated in the preseason.
(24-7 ATS since 1993.) (77.4%) PLAY: Denver +5

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NFL
Saturday’s NFL starter report


Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals (-3, 35 ½)

Houston’s starters will play between 20-30 plays followed by the second-stringers, who’ll play until the end of the third quarter. Quarterback Jared Zabransky will lead the third team in the fourth quarter.

Elpasotimes.com reports that injuries will keep fullback Jameel Cook, defensive end Anthony Weaver and offensive tackle Charles Spencer from making the trip to Arizona.

Cardinals QB Matt Leinart and the rest of Arizona’s first stringers will play well into the second quarter, with Kurt Warner and the backups coming on for a few series at the end of the first half.


Detroit Lions at Cleveland Browns (-2 ½, 35 ½)
The Lions' rookie wide receiver Calvin Johnson will make his first pro start tonight, according to the Detroit News. Johnson caught two passes for 45 yards coming off the bench in last weekend’s preseason victory over Cincinnati.

Starting receivers Roy Williams and Mike Furrey have been ruled out of the game because of injury. Quarterback Jon Kitna will play a large portion of the first half, with J.T. O'Sullivan in line as the first replacement.

Cleveland starters should play at least the first half, but coach Romeo Crennel will wait until just before the game to tap either Charlie Frye or Derek Anderson as the starting quarterback.

"I think it’s important for a guy to act on his feet and react," Crennel told reporters. "Sometimes, if you know ahead of time, you’ve got an edge. I want to see how they handle it."

First-round pick Brady Quinn is expected to make his first NFL appearance in the second half.


New Orleans Saints at Cincinnati Bengals (- 3 ½, 38 ½)

Sean Payton’s first-stringers will play the majority of the first half, excluding Drew Brees, who will work in the first quarter and then step aside for Jamie Martin to lead the Saints to halftime.

Recently signed QB Matt Baker will make his NFL debut tonight, entering sometime in the third quarter to finish out the game. Baker is competing with Tyler Palko and Jason Fife for the third quarterback position this season.

The Bengals' starting offense is likely to be on the field longer than it was last weekend against Detroit, with quarterback Carson Palmer set to play most of the first half. Second-string QB Doug Johnson will come in next, but head coach Marvin Lewis expects him to play fewer snaps than the two quarters he worked in the last game.

With tailback Kenny Irons set to miss the entire season, Cincinnati will use tonight’s game to look at potential replacements – second-year player Quincy Wilson will likely get the start.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars (-4 ½, 34 ½)

Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia played just two series in the preseason opener against the Pats, and while he is likely to see more action tonight, coach Jon Gruden says he is eager to see backups Luke McCown, Bruce Gradkowski and Chris Simms.

Tampa Bay’s offensive line will feature some young talent – rookie left guard Arron Sears and two second-year pros, right guard Davin Joseph and right tackle Jeremy Trueblood will start.

The Jaguars first-string offense played just three series last week against Miami, but coach Jack Del Rio says they will likely play the full first half tonight.

Jacksonville may have to manage with just two quarterbacks, as both contenders for the No. 3 spot, Tim Couch and Lester Ricard, missed practices this week through injury.


Denver Broncos at Dallas Cowboys (-5, 36 ½)

The Broncos and Cowboys spent this week practicing with and scrimmaging against each other, so there will be few surprises for the players when they meet in tonight’s preseason game.

Both teams are expected to play their starters for at least a half, with reports in the Dallas Morning News saying that Dallas may play some starters into the third quarter.

The big battle in tonight’s game will be between two young quarterbacks. Tony Romo will start for the Cowboys, with Jay Cutler expected to line up for the Broncos. Both will play about a half in what should be a fascinating showdown.

Denver has some injury problems: wide receiver Javon Walker, left tackle Matt Lepsis and right tackle Adam Meadows will all miss the game.


Pittsburgh Steelers at Washington Redskins (2, 33 ½)

Pittsburgh's starters were largely reduced to spectators during the first two preseason games. That’s going to change tonight with coach Mike Tomlin saying they'll play more against the Washington Redskins.

Tomlin has yet to announce his starting lineup, but the latest reports suggest that Bryant McFadden will feature at cornerback with Ike Taylor, while Santonio Holmes and Cedrick Wilson will be the two wide receivers.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who played just two series last weekend, asked the coach for more playing time this week and is likely to get at least a quarter.

Redskins coach Joe Gibbs played most of his offensive starters for a full half last week against the Titans and is expected to do roughly the same in tonight’s game.

Washington is said to be eager to see more of third-year QB Jason Campbell and they will also give time to Mike Pucillo at left guard after the offensive line gave up three sacks last week.



Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers (-3, 35 ½)

Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck wants to play in today’s preseason game against the Packers, but is unlikely to do so. After discussions with head coach Mike Holmgren, it was decided that it wasn’t worth risking further injury to his surgically repaired non-throwing shoulder.

"If I can keep him from getting banged around, it's to our advantage. The best way to do that is to not let him play," Holmgren told the San Francisco Chronicle on Thursday.

Holmgren added that Shaun Alexander, Marcus Pollard, Deion Branch and several other starters on offense will play through the first quarter, but not past that.

Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre failed to gain a single first down in four series at Pittsburgh in his last time out, saying it was as frustrated as he has ever been in a preseason game.

Coach Mike McCarthy said that the first-string players would play about 30 plays on Saturday, with the backups playing into the fourth quarter.



San Diego Chargers at St. Louis Rams (2 ½, 38)

San Diego head coach Norv Turner expects to give his starters the full first half tonight against the Rams, hoping that they will be able to put the sloppiness of a 24-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last week behind them.

But he will be without running back LaDainian Tomlinson, who doesn't play in the preseason, and linebacker Matt Wilhelm, who is struggling with a strained calf.

Meanwhile, veteran wide receiver Dante Hall makes his first start for the Rams tonight after missing the preseason opener with a hamstring injury. He is scheduled to play the first half at most.

Another veteran, defensive tackle La'Roi Glover, will also make his debut for the team. He missed the first game with a hip flexor injury but practiced on Thursday and Friday, and will play a quarter. All other starters are likely to play into the second quarter.


Oakland Raiders at San Francisco 49ers (-3 ½, 36 ½)

Raiders coach Lane Kiffin was impressed with what QB Andrew Walter showed with the second-string last week and tonight he’s going to give Walter a chance with the starters. Daunte Culpepper will follow, with Josh McCown set to play last.

Running back Dominic Rhodes will get another start and LaMont Jordan will play as much as possible after sitting out last week’s game with a sore back.

San Francisco coach Mike Nolan says the starters will get around 24 snaps against the Raiders, so they could play into the second quarter. He also confirmed that the second-string will play until the end of the third.

Rookie tackle Joe Staley will rotate in for one series for Kwame Harris, despite the fact that he suffered a broken right thumb during practice and is wearing a small cast. David Beas will also rotate for at least one series with right guard Justin Smiley.

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Trends went fairly well yesterday from the book I have so im gonna post what it has for today and lets see how it does! Some people dont believe in trends but some love em! I for one look at them and if it matches the way I cap the game then I use it.. Here are the trends for today's games!!

Texans VS Cardnials:
Houston is 1-7 SU past 8 preseason road games
Arizona is 17-8 past 25 preseason games

Lions VS Browns:
Detroit is UNDER is 9-2 past 11 preseason on road
Cleveland is 4-1 SU past 5 preseason VS Lions

Saints VS Bengals:
UNDER is 4-11 past 6 Saints preseason on road
Cincinnati is UNDER 6-1 past 7 preseason at home

Bucs VS Jags:
Tampa Bay is 0-4 ATS past 4 preseason VS Jags
UNDER is 8-4 past 12 Bucs preseason games

Steelers VS Redskins:
Pitt is UNDER 6-1 past 7 preseason games
Redskins are 4-0 past 4 preseason games VS Pitt

Chargers VS Rams:
San Diego is 9-4 ATS past 13 as underdog
Rams are 0-5-2 ATS last 7 preseason VS Chargers

Broncos VS Cowboys:
Denver is 11-3 ATS past 14 preseason on road
Dallas is 1-4 SU & ATS past 5 vs Denver

Seahawks VS Packers:
Seattle is 5-1 ATS past 6 preseason vs Green Bay
Green Bay is UNDER 3-11 past 14 preseason

Raiders VS 49ers:
UNDER is 6-1 past 7 preseason VS 49ers
49ers is 5-16 ATS past 21 preseason as favorite