Sunday Trends and Indexes 09/02

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Trends and Indexes
Sunday, September 2

Good Luck on day #245 of 2007!

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

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Canadian Football League – Long Sheet

CFL
Long Sheet

Sunday, September 2

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WINNIPEG (5 - 2 - 1) at SASKATCHEWAN (6 - 2) - 9/2/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games in September games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games in weeks 10 through 15 over the last 3 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in September games since 1996.

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


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Canadian Football League – Write up

CFL
Write-up


Sunday, September 2

Winnipeg (5-2-1) @ Saskactchewan (6-2) -- Riders scored 34.5 ppg in winning last four games; they're 3-1 at home, losing to BC, winning other three games by 41,40,7 pts. Bombers are 4-1 in last five games; they're 2-1-1 on road, with loss 43-22 waxing they took at Hamilton. Winnipeg already has three wins by two or one point, as well as the tie at Edmonton in Week 1. Riders are 4-1 vs spread as favorite, Bombers 3-0 as an underdog.

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Canadian Football League – Hot Lines

CFL
Hot Lines


Sunday, September 2

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Makin' Canadian Bacon: Sunday's Preview and Picks
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-6, 52)
Sunday, September 2, 4 p.m. ET

They’re going retro in Regina as the Riders bring back their old green-and-white jerseys, likely to sell like cold beer on a hot day in the nation’s per capita CFL merchandise capital.

Saskatchewan’s also reintroducing Corey Holmes to the fold. Holmes, formerly a Most Outstanding Player finalist with the Riders as an all-purpose back, is assured of returning kicks this weekend. He’s very capable of celebrating his recent escape from Hamilton by going the distance this Sunday.

Winnipeg won’t introduce many new wrinkles to their offense - why bother? The triumvirate of Milt Stegall, Charles Roberts and Kevin Glenn have paced the East Division’s highest scoring offensive unit so far and they’ll once again be the key figures for the Riders to stop if they want to please the home fans. Stegall leads the CFL in receiving, Roberts in rushing and touchdowns and Glenn in QB Rating (among regulars).

I like Saskatchewan’s chances. While the throwback uniforms will make me recall the early-80s Riders (my first favorite CFL franchise, unfortunately not a frequent Grey Cup winner), the league’s top defense has impressed me so much I’ll back it no matter what color it wears.

Pick: Roughriders -6

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Pro Basketball (Women) – Long Sheet

WNBA
Long Sheet


Sunday, September 2

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INDIANA (24 - 14) at DETROIT (26 - 12) - 9/2/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 56-81 ATS (-33.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
INDIANA is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
INDIANA is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) in road games after a division game since 1997.
INDIANA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) on Sunday games this season.
DETROIT is 14-22 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games this season.
DETROIT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in August or September games this season.
DETROIT is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 10-5 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 8-7 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA – Betting Trends

WNBA


Sunday, September 2

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Betting Trends
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Trends - Indiana at Detroit

ATS Trends

Indiana
Fever are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games.
Fever are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Fever are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
Fever are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Fever are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Fever are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Fever are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.

Detroit
Shock are 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 games overall.
Shock are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Shock are 3-14-1 ATS in their last 18 home games.
Shock are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Sunday games.
Shock are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Conference Semifinals games.
Shock are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Shock are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Shock are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Shock are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.


OU Trends

Indiana
Under is 6-1-1 in Fever last 8 Sunday games.
Over is 5-1-1 in Fever last 7 games following a ATS win.
Over is 9-2-1 in Fever last 12 games following a S.U. win.
Under is 6-2 in Fever last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 5-2-1 in Fever last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 35-16-1 in Fever last 52 road games.

Detroit
Over is 4-1 in Shock last 5 home games.
Over is 17-5 in Shock last 22 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 8-3-2 in Shock last 13 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.


Head to Head

Fever are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 9-3-2 in the last 14 meetings.
Under is 7-3-2 in the last 12 meetings in Detroit.

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB

Sunday, September 2

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Tips and Trends
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Philadelphia Phillies at Florida Marlins (1:05 PM ET)

Philadelphia’s Adam Eaton is 2-4 with a 6.53 ERA in six career starts versus Florida. The right-hander picked up a 11-5 defeat against the Marlins on April 28, allowing seven earned runs and 10 hits over 4 1/3 innings. EDGE: MARLINS
Eaton is a solid 6-3 on the road this season through 12 starts, but carries a very-high 5.94 ERA. He’s allowed 10 earned runs and 17 hits in his last 9 2/3 innings away from Citizens Bank Park. SLIGHT EDGE: PHILLIES
Florida starter Scott Olsen is 3-4 with a 5.35 ERA in eight career starts versus Philadelphia. The left-hander is a perfect 2-0 with a 4.91 ERA in two starts against the Phillies in 2007, allowing six earned runs and eight hits over 11 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: MARLINS
Olsen has struggled mightily in his last two starts, giving up 16 runs – 12 earned – and 21 hits in 10 1/3 innings. Opposing batters are hitting for an incredible .327 average since the All-Star break against them. EDGE: PHILLIES


Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians (1:05 PM ET)

White sox right-hander Jose Contreras is 3-2 with a 3.71 ERA in 10 career games versus the Indians. He’s posted a 1-2 record and 7.88 ERA in three appearances against them this season, giving up seven earned runs and 10 hits in just eight innings. SLIGHT EDGE: WHITE SOX
Contreras has struggled to a 2-9 record and 6.17 ERA in 13 road starts this season. In his last four starts away from U.S. Cellular Field, the right-hander has allowed 26 earned runs and 37 hits in 23 innings. EDGE: INDIANS
Cleveland’s Jake Westbrook is an even 8-8 with a 5.00 ERA in 23 career appearances versus Chicago. He picked up an impressive 2-1 victory over the White Sox on August 7, surrendering just one run and two hits over eight innings. SLIGHT EDGE: INDIANS
Westbrook has a losing 3-4 record and 3.86 ERA in 11 home starts this season. The right-hander has struggled with his control at Jacobs Field, issuing 28 walks in 65 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: WHITE SOX


New York Mets at Atlanta Braves (1:05 PM ET)

New York’s Tom Glavine is an unimpressive 3-11 with a 5.35 ERA in 18 career starts versus Atlanta. The soft-throwing veteran is 0-2 with a 3.63 ERA in three starts against the Braves this season, allowing seven earned runs and 16 hits in 17 1/3 innings. EDGE: BRAVES
Glavine has posted a perfect 2-0 record and 3.13 ERA in five starts this month. He’s yet to allow a home run in 31 2/3 innings during the month of August. EDGE: METS
Braves right-hander John Smoltz is 17-13 with a 3.42 ERA in 66 career appearances versus the Mets. He’s gone 2-0 with a 3.60 ERA in four starts against New York in 2007, but he’s allowed 31 hits in 25 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: BRAVES
Smoltz is a solid 6-3 with a 2.60 ERA in 12 home starts this season. The Braves have picked up back-to-back victories with him on the mound at Turner Field, allowing five earned runs and 11 hits over 14 innings. EDGE: BRAVES
The Mets are 8-2 in Glavine’s last 10 Sunday starts.


Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays (1:07 PM ET)

The Seattle Mainers have lost a season-high eight games and are averaging just 3.1 runs and batting .261 during their losing streak. The Mariners have not last nine in a row since dropping 11 straight from August 10-20, 2006. EDGE: BLUE JAYS
Mariners starter Jeff Weaver hasn’t picked up a loss since July 31. The right-hander is 3-1 with a 2.12 ERA in his last five games away from Safeco Field. EDGE: MARINERS
Toronto starter A.J. Burnett comes in pitching his best ball of the season. He’s 2-1 wit ha 1.63 ERA and a .149 batting average over his last four starts. EDGE: BLUE JAYS
The Blue Jays have won two straight and four of five to pull within 6 ½ games of wild card-leading New York. Toronto hasn’t swept a series since taking three games from the Texas Rangers from August 3-5. SLIGHT EDGE: BLUE JAYS
The OVER is 4-1 in Weaver’s last five starts overall.


Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres (4:05 PM ET)

Los Angeles starter Chad Billingsley is 6-2 with a 3.03 ERA in 20 road outings this season. He’s allowed just 47 hits in 59 1/3 innings away from Dodger Stadium. EDGE: DODGERS
Billingsley is 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in seven career outings versus San Diego. The right-hander is 1-0 with a 2.81 ERA in five career appearances at Petco Park, giving up five earned runs and 17 hits in 16 innings of work. EDGE: DODGERS
San Diego’s Justin Germano is 3-5 with a 5.30 ERA in 10 home starts this season. He picked up his first home victory since May 26 in his last start, allowing three earned runs and seven hits in six innings of work against the Arizona Diamondbacks. SLIGHT EDGE: DODGERS
Germano is searching for his first career victory against Los Angeles, going 0-2 with a 10.45 ERA in three outings. He was handed a 5-0 loss against the Dodgers on July 1 at Dodger Stadium, allowing five earned runs and eight hits over 6 2/3 innings. EDGE: DODGERS
The Padres are 10-2 in their last 12 games versus the NL West.


Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks (4:40 PM ET)

Colorado’s Josh Fogg is 5-1 with a 3.78 ERA in 11 career starts versus Arizona. The veteran right-hander is 0-1 with a 2.50 ERA in three outings against the Diamondbacks this season, allowing just one home run over 18 innings. EDGE: ROCKIES
Fogg finished the month of August with a 2-3 record and 5.88 ERA in six starts. He allowed an incredible eight home runs in just 33 2/3 innings of work. EDGE: D-BACKS
Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb is just 7-6 with a 3.90 ERA in 19 career starts versus the Rockies. The Rockies have battered the Cy Young Award winner, sending him to a 0-2 record and 6.84 ERA against them in two starts. SLIGHT EDGE: ROCKIES
Webb is coming off a tremendous August that saw him go 4-1 with a 1.83 ERA in five starts. Opposing batters managed to hit just a single home run against him in 39 1/3 innings. BIG EDGE: D-BACKS
The UNDER is 7-1-1 in Webb’s last nine starts overall.


Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels (ESPN2 | 8:05 PM ET)

Los Angeles starter John Lackey has set a career-high in wins this season and has been tremendous against the Western division. The right-hander is 8-1 with a 2.40 ERA in 10 combined starts against Oakland, Seattle and Texas. BIG EDGE: ANGELS
Lackey is 9-8 with a 5.20 ERA in 20 career starts versus Texas, but is unbeaten in three starts facing them in 2007. SLIGHT EDGE: ANGELS
Starting with a record-shattering 30-3 rout of Baltimore on August 22 in the opener of a doubleheader, the Rangers have won eight of 11 and have tallied at least 10 hits in seven of those games. EDGE: RANGERS
Texas starter Kason Gabbard will try to win his third consecutive decision. He took the loss in his only career appearance against the Angels, giving up a run and two hits in 1 2/3 innings of relief in a 4-3 loss on August 22, 2006 while with the Red Sox. SLIGHT EDGE: RANGERS
The UNDER is 10-3 in the Rangers' last 13 games versus a right-handed starter.

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Baseball – Gameday

MLB


Sunday, September 2

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Sunday MLB Gameday

A couple of old teammates are set to clash down in Atlanta as the calendar pages turn to the all-important month of September this weekend. Here is your MLB Gameday …

New York Mets at Atlanta Braves, 1:05pm ET
Tom Glavine (11-6, 4.15 ERA) vs. John Smoltz (12-6, 3.06 ERA)

Glavine was robbed of a win last time out after he tossed seven scoreless innings on the road against the Phillies. That outing came on the heels of an ugly effort for the lefthander on August 23 versus the Padres, in which he gave up six earned runs on 11 hits in five innings. Glavine is now 11-6 in 2007, and he'd like to get his ERA below 4.00.

Smoltz has allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his past five starts, and he's 2-0 with three no-decisions in that time. The righthander held the Mets to two earned runs on eight hits over 6 1-3 innings back on August 8, and he's coming off a solid outing versus the Marlins on Tuesday night (six innings, three earned runs on six hits).

Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres, 4:05pm ET
Chad Billingsley (9-4, 3.50 ERA) vs. Justin Germano (7-7, 4.25 ERA)

Billingsley has won two straight games for the Dodgers, and he's allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his past three outings. The righthander picked up a win against the Nationals at home last time out, holding the opposition to three earned runs on eight hits over seven innings, and striking out six batters. Billingsley's ERA is down to 3.50.

Germano finally got back into the win column for the Padres on Tuesday, as he held the Diamondbacks to three earned runs on seven hits in six innings of work. That outing marked the first time the righthander had picked up a victory since July 15, and he beat D-Backs ace Brandon Webb to boot. Germano is an even .500 at 7-7 so far this season.

Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks, 4:40pm ET
Josh Fogg (7-9, 5.10 ERA) vs. Brandon Webb (14-9, 2.83 ERA)

Fogg is coming off a strong outing in San Francisco, but the righthander was saddled with a no-decision despite only allowing a single earned run on three hits over six innings of work (while striking out one). Fogg hasn't picked up a victory since beating the Cubs on August 11, and he's gone 0-2 with that no-decision in his past three starts.

Webb is coming off one of his worst starts of the season, as he surrendered six earned runs on seven hits over 5 1-3 innings versus the Padres on Tuesday night. That defeat ended Webb's six-game winning streak, and moved his record to 14-9 on the season. The righthander still has a great ERA of 2.83 in 2007, and he's struck out 170 batters.

Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels, 8:05pm ET
Kason Gabbard (6-1, 3.79 ERA) vs. John Lackey (16-8, 3.18 ERA)

Gabbard is looking like a solid acquisition for the Rangers. The lefthander has allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his six starts for Texas, and he's 2-1 with three no-decisions since coming over from Boston in the Eric Gagne trade. Against the White Sox on Tuesday, though, Gabbard went just 4 2-3 innings, allowing three earned runs.

Lackey snapped a two-game losing streak last time out by tossing a complete-game, seven-hit shutout against the division-rival Mariners. In his previous two outings, against the Red Sox and Yankees, the righthander had given up nine earned runs on 20 hits in just 11 innings of work. Lackey, though, is 8-1 against AL West opponents this season.

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MLB
Dunkel


Seattle at Toronto
Seattle is falling further and further out of postseason contention as the Mariners dropped their eighth straight yesterday. Once again it was a lack of offense as the M's could manage only one run and six hits against the Blue Jays, and are now averaging just 3.1 runs and batting .261 during the skid. Those numbers don't look to improve much today against Toronto's A.J. Burnett, who is 2-1 with a 1.63 ERA and .149 opponents' batting average over his last four starts. The Blue Jays look like a good pick (-149) according to Dunkel, which has Toronto favored straight up by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-149). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Game 901-902: NY Mets at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Glavine) 15.530; Atlanta (Smoltz) 14.320
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-148); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+140); Over

Game 903-904: Philadelphia at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Eaton) 14.697; Florida (Olsen) 14.873
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-118); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+110); Over

Game 905-906: San Francisco at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 15.749; Washington (Chico) 14.622
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-116); 9
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-116); Under

Game 907-908: Pittsburgh at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Gorzelanny) 14.952; Milwaukee (Suppan) 15.053
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-117); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-117); Over

Game 909-910: Cincinnati at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Arroyo) 15.816; St. Louis (Looper) 15.049
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 11
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-132); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+124); Over

Game 911-912: Houston at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Williams) 14.785; Chicago Cubs (Hill) 14.940
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-165); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-165); N/A

Game 913-914: LA Dodgers at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 16.089; San Diego (Germano) 15.330
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 9
Vegas Line: San Diego (-109); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+101); Over

Game 915-916: Colorado at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Fogg) 15.284; Arizona (Webb) 16.193
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-212); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-212); Over

Game 917-918: Tampa Bay at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Hammel) 16.057; NY Yankees (Pettitte) 18.234
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-315); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-315); Under

Game 919-920: Seattle at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Weaver) 14.302; Toronto (Burnett) 16.672
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-149); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-149); Under

Game 921-922: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Contreras) 13.598; Cleveland (Westbrook) 17.782
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 4; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-201); 10
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-201); Under

Game 923-924: Baltimore at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Cabrera) 13.725; Boston (Lester) 15.368
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-161); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-161); Over

Game 925-926: Kansas City at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Bannister) 15.392; Minnesota (Bonser) 15.269
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-118); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+110); Over

Game 927-928: Texas at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Gabbard) 16.265; LA Angels (Lackey) 16.619
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-222); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-222); Over

Game 929-930: Detroit at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Robertson) 15.734; Oakland 14.611
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-120); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet


Sunday, September 2


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NY METS (75 - 60) at ATLANTA (69 - 67) - 1:05 PM
TOM GLAVINE (L) vs. JOHN SMOLTZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 178-129 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 40-30 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 42-23 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 60-37 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 40-30 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 131-89 (+22.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 23-14 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
NY METS are 81-62 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GLAVINE is 42-21 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 41-21 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 69-67 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 34-33 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 69-64 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 43-53 (-16.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 29-39 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-6 (+2.0 Units) against NY METS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

TOM GLAVINE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
GLAVINE is 3-11 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.35 and a WHIP of 1.523.
His team's record is 4-14 (-10.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-7. (+2.3 units)

JOHN SMOLTZ vs. NY METS since 1997
SMOLTZ is 9-6 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.215.
His team's record is 11-10 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-6. (+7.6 units)


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PHILADELPHIA (72 - 63) at FLORIDA (59 - 77) - 1:05 PM
ADAM EATON (R) vs. SCOTT OLSEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 219-233 (+36.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-14 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-4 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-23 (+15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
EATON is 31-18 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
EATON is 25-11 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 59-77 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 29-41 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 56-77 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 22-30 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 12-23 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 7-7 (+0.7 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
9 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.3 Units)

ADAM EATON vs. FLORIDA since 1997
EATON is 2-4 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 6.53 and a WHIP of 1.945.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.6 units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
OLSEN is 3-4 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.35 and a WHIP of 1.629.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+1.0 units)


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SAN FRANCISCO (62 - 74) at WASHINGTON (59 - 77) - 1:35 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. MATT CHICO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-74 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-30 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-26 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-74 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-70 (-24.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 59-77 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-29 (+30.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-12 (+18.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 46-44 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 56-74 (+3.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-41 (+15.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 34-26 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-7 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CHICO is 11-4 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
CHICO is 10-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
CHICO is 8-1 (+9.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
CHICO is 10-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

BARRY ZITO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ZITO is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

MATT CHICO vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.


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PITTSBURGH (59 - 76) at MILWAUKEE (68 - 67) - 2:05 PM
TOM GORZELANNY (L) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 29-65 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 22-54 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 90-58 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 47-24 (+17.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 47-24 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 68-67 (-6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-26 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 66-66 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-39 (-7.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 10-22 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 8-4 (+3.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

TOM GORZELANNY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GORZELANNY is 2-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SUPPAN is 9-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.06 and a WHIP of 1.138.
His team's record is 12-5 (+6.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-8. (+1.3 units)


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CINCINNATI (62 - 74) at ST LOUIS (66 - 66) - 2:15 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. BRADEN LOOPER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 34-47 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 42-61 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ARROYO is 10-18 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 3-12 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 9-19 (-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 10-18 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 14-6 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
ST LOUIS is 33-24 (+7.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 63-38 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 65-35 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 414-466 (+57.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 354-415 (+40.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 310-346 (+46.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 28-36 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 36-44 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-3 (+4.4 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ARROYO is 2-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.47 and a WHIP of 1.359.
His team's record is 2-8 (-6.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.3 units)

BRADEN LOOPER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LOOPER is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)


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HOUSTON (61 - 75) at CHICAGO CUBS (69 - 65) - 2:20 PM
WOODY WILLIAMS (R) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 61-75 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 6-17 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
HOUSTON is 61-75 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 33-41 (-10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WILLIAMS is 30-23 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 34-17 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 15-7 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 8-2 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 30-23 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 15-8 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-65 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-31 (-28.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-78 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 207-193 (-58.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-85 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-65 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 331-317 (-75.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-35 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 67-77 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-5 (+2.4 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

WOODY WILLIAMS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WILLIAMS is 4-8 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.275.
His team's record is 9-9 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-11. (-6.7 units)

RICH HILL vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HILL is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


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LA DODGERS (70 - 65) at SAN DIEGO (75 - 60) - 4:05 PM
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. JUSTIN GERMANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 62-77 (-20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 23-36 (-15.9 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.
SAN DIEGO is 60-59 (-19.8 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 9-5 (+3.9 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.255.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

JUSTIN GERMANO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GERMANO is 0-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 8.70 and a WHIP of 1.838.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)


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COLORADO (69 - 66) at ARIZONA (76 - 61) - 4:40 PM
JOSH FOGG (R) vs. BRANDON WEBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 1-8 (-8.4 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more this season.
COLORADO is 9-28 (-16.0 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.
ARIZONA is 76-61 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 41-27 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 76-61 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 53-45 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 46-29 (+17.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 35-31 (+6.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 69-66 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 69-63 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 51-44 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 36-29 (+8.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 38-31 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-7 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

JOSH FOGG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
FOGG is 5-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.306.
His team's record is 8-3 (+8.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.9 units)

BRANDON WEBB vs. COLORADO since 1997
WEBB is 7-6 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 10-9 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-11. (-5.2 units)


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TAMPA BAY (55 - 81) at NY YANKEES (76 - 60) - 1:05 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. ANDY PETTITTE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 55-81 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 44-105 (-38.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 39-90 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 49-113 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 76-60 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 26-26 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY YANKEES are 25-23 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY YANKEES are 68-53 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 98-73 (-22.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-8 (+3.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
11 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+8.8 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 8.30 and a WHIP of 1.730.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PETTITTE is 13-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.381.
His team's record is 15-4 (+6.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-12. (-6.3 units)


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SEATTLE (73 - 61) at TORONTO (69 - 66) - 1:05 PM
JEFF WEAVER (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 28-53 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 4-15 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
TORONTO is 38-28 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 24-9 (+12.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 106-69 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 19-13 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SEATTLE is 73-61 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 35-24 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 13-10 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WEAVER is 25-17 (+16.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 29-39 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BURNETT is 0-7 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-4 (+0.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)

JEFF WEAVER vs. TORONTO since 1997
WEAVER is 5-10 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 7-10 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-5. (+6.5 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BURNETT is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)


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CHI WHITE SOX (57 - 79) at CLEVELAND (78 - 57) - 1:05 PM
JOSE CONTRERAS (R) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-79 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-72 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-47 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CONTRERAS is 22-32 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CONTRERAS is 10-21 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 127-110 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-41 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 189-135 (+38.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 47-29 (+21.4 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-51 (+27.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-33 (+16.3 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.
CLEVELAND is 13-23 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 9-5 (+2.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.5 Units)

JOSE CONTRERAS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
CONTRERAS is 2-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.344.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.5 units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
WESTBROOK is 8-7 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.310.
His team's record is 9-8 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+2.3 units)


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BALTIMORE (59 - 75) at BOSTON (81 - 55) - 2:05 PM
DANIEL CABRERA (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 59-75 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-46 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 35-54 (-22.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-42 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-43 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 44-91 (-36.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 58-34 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-24 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 76-69 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 197-161 (-46.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BOSTON is 288-227 (-58.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-5 (+0.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

DANIEL CABRERA vs. BOSTON since 1997
CABRERA is 1-7 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 8.39 and a WHIP of 2.143.
His team's record is 2-7 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.2 units)

JON LESTER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LESTER is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 7.20 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)


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KANSAS CITY (60 - 75) at MINNESOTA (69 - 67) - 2:10 PM
BRIAN BANNISTER (R) vs. BOOF BONSER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 96-67 (+21.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 60-75 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 57-91 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 92-117 (+29.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 38-44 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-54 (+16.9 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.
BANNISTER is 9-4 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 23-30 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-7 (+1.7 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.3 Units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BANNISTER is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

BOOF BONSER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BONSER is 1-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)


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TEXAS (62 - 73) at LA ANGELS (80 - 55) - 8:05 PM
KASON GABBARD (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 80-55 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 45-21 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA ANGELS are 77-49 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-14 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
LACKEY is 61-35 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 12-3 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 59-32 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 21-7 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 32-9 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 62-73 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 59-66 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 69-73 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 38-34 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 10-5 (+1.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

KASON GABBARD vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN LACKEY vs. TEXAS since 1997
LACKEY is 9-8 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.20 and a WHIP of 1.445.
His team's record is 13-9 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-11. (-1.1 units)


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DETROIT (73 - 63) at OAKLAND (67 - 70) - 4:05 PM
NATE ROBERTSON (L) vs. DALLAS BRADEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 21-37 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-17 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ROBERTSON is 8-16 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 12-20 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 7-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 4-12 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 101-70 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 76-70 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 177-135 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 102-60 (+27.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 39-32 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 23-12 (+10.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 76-54 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 59-33 (+19.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 70-53 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 49-28 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 67-70 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 26-37 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 35-35 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 14-20 (-13.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 35-35 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-4 (+1.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)

NATE ROBERTSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ROBERTSON is 4-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)

DALLAS BRADEN vs. DETROIT since 1997
BRADEN is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 12.86 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)


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[Udog]

MLB
Hot Lines


Sunday, September 2


Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins (-118, 8 ½)

Francisco Liriano was in Minnesota this weekend for a checkup on his surgically repaired pitching elbow. Liriano – a key component of the Twins pitching staff last season – underwent Tommy John surgery last November.

He’s tossing from 140 feet and appears on pace to return by spring training. The Twins could really use the ace southpaw right now. Minnesota has dropped to middle of the pack in the AL Central because of inconsistent starting pitching.

If Liriano were available the Twins would be able to boot the bumbling Boof Bonser to the bullpen rather than sending him out to the mound every fifth day.

Pick: Royals +110


New York Mets at Atlanta Braves (-148, 8 ½)

The Mets starting rotation is in better shape after Michael Pelfrey's strong performance yesterday and with Pedro Martinez scheduled to make his season debut tomorrow. The question mark remains the relief staff.

Manager Willie Randolph is scrambling to find reliable arms out of the bullpen and his job hasn’t been any easier with closer Billy Wagner struggling. The once-dominating ninth-inning stopper has given up seven runs in his last four outings.

The Braves failed to gain ground during the weekend series against the NL East leaders. Atlanta needs its best month of baseball in September to avoid elimination from the postseason for a consecutive year.

“We’ve got 31 days left to finish this thing,” Braves skipper Bobby Cox told the Macon Telegraph before yesterday’s 6-4 loss. “We have to play each game like it’s a playoff game.”

Pick: Mets +140


Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres (-109, 8 ½)

The Dodgers front office reshaped the club's starting rotation on the fly with the acquisitions of David Wells and Esteban Loaiza. Wells will miss his next start while serving a seven-game suspension he earned while a member of the Padres earlier this season.

The batting order is still missing Nomar Garciaparra. The infielder hasn’t played since August 13th because of a sore calf.

“We’re waiting for him to feel comfortable and not to worry too much that he can play,” team trainer Stan Conte told the Los Angeles Times.

August was a great month at the plate for the normally light-hitting Padres. The ball club hit .276 last month and averaged an astounding 5.4 runs per game.

Pick: Padres –109

[Udog]

MLB
Streaking Pitchers


Sunday, September 2


HOT

Andy Pettitte (New York Yankees) - The left-hander continues to be money during the second half of the season. He won each of his six outings in August and the Yankees are 9-1 in his 10 starts since the All-Star break. Pettitte will carry his impressive 105-42 career post-All-Star break record into today's game against Tampa Bay Devil Rays as a -315 favorite. The D-Rays counter with Jason Hammel. Tampa Bay is 1-4 in the righty's last five outings.

Jake Westbrook (Cleveland Indians) - The right-hander's allowed just four total runs in his last three appearances and the Tribe have come out on top each time as the fave. Westbrook made six starts in August and Cleveland won the five games in which he was favored. He allowed one run or less four times during the month and under bettors have cashed in after nine of his 10 starts since the break. The Indians finish up their series with the Chicago White Sox as -201 favorites.

Brian Bannister (Kansas City Royals) - Former World Series MVP Bret Saberhagen and David Cone are the only Royals pitchers to win the Cy Young Award for the once-proud franchise. Bannister won't join them on that exclusive list this year, but the ex-USC Trojan is sure making backers money. He's the 16th-best money starter in baseball and Kansas City is 7-1 the last eight times he has taken the hill. That stretch which includes a 5-0 mark as the underdog. The Royals are listed as +110 road dogs in Minnesota and might be a worthwhile bet considering the Royals won both of his two starts against the Twins last month.

COLD

Jeff Suppan (Milwaukee Brewers) - The veteran hasn't recorded a victory since June 22, when the Brewers had an 8 ½-game lead in the NL Central. The Brew Crew are no longer leading the division and Suppan's taste for victory has gone skunky. The Brewers are 0-3 in his last three outings and Milwaukee has just five wins in his last 12 appearances. The Brewers will look to sweep the Pirates today as -117 home favorites.

Josh Fogg (Colorado Rockies) - The righty has allowed 15 runs in just under 16 innings of work over his last three outings and the Rockies have been on the losing side each time. Fogg is winless in his last four road outings and Colorado is 1-6 the last seven times he has started away from Coors Field. He enters his start against Arizona as a +202 underdog.

[Kaptain]

Points of Interest

Points of Interest for Sunday



09/02/07
02:19 AM Lineups
MLB
Sunday: Pirates 1B Adam LaRoche (.267; knee) is not expected to play.

09/02/07
02:18 AM Injuries
MLB
Sunday: Twins C Joe Mauer (.294; hamstring) is questionable; Mariners 1B Richie Sexson (.207; hamstring) is doubtful.

09/02/07
02:17 AM Injuries
MLB
Sunday: Red Sox RF JD Drew (.256; foot) is questionable; White Sox LF Scott Podsednik (.257; ribs) is questionable.

09/02/07
02:00 AM Injuries
NFL
Lions removed RB Kevin Jones (foot) from the physically unable to perform list, as he is looking at returning to the field.

09/02/07
01:57 AM Injury Alert
NFL
Bills DE Al Wallace (shoulder) has been placed on the reserve-injured list.

09/02/07
01:51 AM News Alert
NFL
Jaguars released QB Byron Leftwich.


09/02/07
01:37 AM Injuries
MLB
Marlins Armando Benitez left Saturday's game in the eighth inning with a back injury

09/02/07
01:31 AM Injury Alert
MLB
Cardinals 3B Scott Rolen said a season-ending operation to clean up scar tissue in his left shoulder will be scheduled soon.

09/02/07
01:30 AM Injuries
MLB
Pirates Adam LaRoche is day-to-day after fouling a pitch off his left knee Saturday.

[meaiken]

Dunkel Pick Record for Thurs-Saturday Games
NCAAF


Total ATS: 20-25

O/U Record: 9-14

When Dunkel Pick's Fav: 15-13 ATS

When Dunkel Picks the Dog: 5-12

S/U Dog Winner Picks: 1-1

Home Dogs This year are: 3-7

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Sunday, September 2

Hot Pitchers
-- Smoltz is 2-0, 2.86 in his last three starts.
-- Zito is 1-0, 1.23 in his last three starts.
-- Pirates won four of last five Gorzelanny starts.
-- Arroyo is 2-0, 2.89 in his last three starts. Looper is 2-1, 1.80 in his last four starts.
-- Hill is 2-0, 2.57 in his last three starts. Astros won five of last six Williams starts.
-- Billingsley is 2-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts.
-- Arizona won six of last seven Webb starts.

-- Pettitte is 6-0, 2.36 in his last six starts.
-- Burnett is 2-1, 2.60 in four starts since coming off the DL.
-- Mariners won four of last five Weaver starts.
-- Westbrook is 4-1, 1.99 in his last seven starts.
-- Bsnnister is 3-0, 2.49 in his last three starts.
-- Angels are 17-6 in last twenty-three Lackey starts. Rangers won four of last five Gabbard starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Braves are 3-0 vs Glavine this season (0-2, 5.19).
-- Olsen is 0-3, 9.87 in his last three starts. Eaton has an 8.39 RA in his last five starts.
-- Chico has a 6.91 RA in his last three starts.
-- Suppan is 0-4, 4.67 in his last twelve starts.
-- Padres are 4-9 in last thirteen Germano starts.
-- Fogg is 0-2, 8.62 in his last three starts.

-- Devil Rays lost six of eight Hammel starts.
-- Contreras has an 8.01 RA in his last nine starts.
-- Cabrera has a 6.65 RA in his last four starts. Lester has a 5.67 RA in six starts, but Red Sox won five of the six games.
-- Twins are 3-11 in Bonser's last fourteen starts.
-- Detroit lost six of last eight Robertson starts. Braden is 0-7, 8.29 in his last nine starts.


Totals
-- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Smoltz starts.
-- Over is 16-6 in Phillies' last twenty-two road games.
-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Washington home games.
-- Over is 10-3 in last twelve games at Miller Park.
-- Over is 11-4 in last fifteen Looper starts.
-- Under is 12-3 in Astros' last fifteen games.
-- Under is 5-1 in last six Billingsley starts.
-- Eight of last nine Webb starts stayed under total.

-- Over is 8-3-1 in Devil Rays' last twelve games.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Toronto home games.
-- Over is 12-4-1 in last seventeen Contreras starts.
-- Over is 13-5-1 in last nineteen Cabrera starts.
-- Under is 13-2-1 in last sixteen Bannister starts.
-- Over is 5-2 in Lackey's last seven home starts; this is a 5:05 local start, so shadows could hurt the hitters early.
-- Under is 10-2 in Detroit's last twelve road games.


Hot Teams
-- Mets outscored Braves 12-2 in first two games of series.
-- Astros won four of their last six games.
-- Giants won seven of their last eight games.
-- Phillies won six of their last seven games.
-- Brewers won three of their last four games.
-- Reds won eight of their last twelve games. Cardinals are 14-4 in their last eighteen home games.
-- Padres won ten of their last thirteen games. Dodgers won four of their last six games.

-- Devil Rays won seven of their last nine games. Bronx is 11-4 in its last fifteen home games.
-- Toronto won four of their last five games.
-- Cleveland won last eight games, scoring 53 runs.
-- Rangers won six of their last seven games. Angels won five of their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Nationals lost seven of their last eight gamea.
-- Marlins lost fourteen of last seventeen games.
-- Braves were outscored 12-2 in first two games of Met series.
-- Pirates lost their last four games.
-- Arizona are 5-8 in last 13 games. Rockies are 4-9 in their last thirteen road games.

-- Boston lost four of their last five games. Orioles lost ten of their last eleven games.
-- White Sox lost nineteen of last twenty-three games, giving up 78 runs in last ten games.
-- Mariners lost their last eight games, scoring 25 runs.
-- Twins lost four of their last six games. Royals are 6-12 in last eighteen road games.
-- Oakland lost six of its last eightn games. Tigers are 5-9 in their last fourteen games.

Umpires
-- NY-Atl-- Under is 5-1 in last six Cooper games.
-- Phil-Fla-- Home side is 18-6 in last 24 Drake games.
-- SF-Wsh-- Over is 6-2 in last eight Wendelstedt games.
-- Pitt-Mil-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Carlson games.
-- Cin-StL-- Underdog is 12-7 in last nineteen Marquez games.
-- Hst-Chi-- Favoirte is 9-1 in last ten Randazzo games.
-- Col-Az-- Home side won last five Scott games.
-- LA-SD-- Visitor won five of last six Miller games.

-- TB-NY-- Underdog is 4-3 in last seven Eddings games.
-- Sea-Tor-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine McClelland games.
-- Chi-Clev-- No stats of note on umpire Dimuro.
-- Blt-Bos-- Under is 4-1 in last five Rapuano games.
-- KC-Min-- Underdog is 7-1 in last eight Joyce games.
-- Tex-LA-- Home side is 10-1 in last eleven Barksdale games.
-- Det-A's-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Poncino games.

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