Monday Trends and Indexes 09/10

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Trends and Indexes
Monday, September 10

Good Luck on day #253 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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Six-pack for Monday

-- Pedro Martinez pitched five strong innings in his second start back from surgery, as Mets swept Houston.

-- A's, Rangers played 4:08, 415-pitch marathon, with a 1:29 rain delay in second inning, as Texas won 12-9. Not good.

-- Hernandez, Bonderman combined to give up 13 runs in 6.1 IP in Mariners' 14-7 win at Detroit.

-- Chris Young was hot before he went on DL, but Padres are 0-6 in his starts since he came off disabled list.

-- Umpires confiscated Iwamura's bat on a bogus protest by Joe Torre on September 1; the bat was found to be legal, but Iwamura hasn't gotten the bat back yet. Why not?

-- Three weeks to go in regular season; AL teams seem to be settling into playoff position: NL races remain exciting.

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Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up Opening Day in NFL

13) NFL offenses, for most part, try for first downs, not points they play to keep their defenses off field and not make errors, a direct product of over-coaching in the sport (helmet radios being the most obvious example). It makes the game less fun.

12) In fourteen games played so far this week, there were just two (Lions-Raiders, Giants-Dallas) where both sides passed for 200+ yards. Buffalo ran an early punt back for TD, nursed the 7-6 lead into halftime, wound up getting outgained by a 470-184 margin, losing 15-14 on a last-second field goal. They not played not-to-lose, which in reality, cost them the game.

11) There have been 1,523 plays run from scrimmage run so far in Week 1; of the 1,523, only 61 (4%) went for 20+ yards, and 13 of those were in the Giant game. The league needs a little more wide open football, like in Dallas Sunday night.

10) If all Eli Manning has is a bruised shoulder, he needed to finish the game; in his post-game news conference, he hinted that if Giants had been down 3 instead of 10, he would have finished. In other words, he wimped out on his teammates.

9) Redskins lose star OT Jansen, Rams lost Pace; when you can't keep your stars healthy, hard to have a successful year, and thats what makes such a huge difference in league where the difference between winning and losing can be slim. It also plays into the conservative nature of coaching. You win and no one gets hurt, its a perfect day.

8) Vikings scored two defensive TDs, had six sacks, as they tormented Harrington in his Falcon debut.

8) Browns went 3/out on eight of 13 series, as countdown to Brady Quinn's debut begins; they ran ball for only 46 yards and completed just 17 of 38 passes. Not good at all.

7) Tennessee ran ball for 282 yards, the kind of yardage that wishbone teams used to run in Switzer's heyday at Oklahoma; very seldom does an NFL team run ball for so many yards.

6) Six teams didn't score an offensive TD this week; five of them were visiting teams- the five teams combined to score a total of nine second half points.

5) Green Bay was only home team not to score a TD; they ran ball for 46 yards, threw 19 incompletions, were outgained by 68 yards and had six 3/outs, but they found a way to win.

4) Giants had lot of injuries Sunday night; Packers' tough D is coming to Swamp next week. Critical game for Giants, and for coach Coughlin, whose defense was horrendous Sunday, as Cowboys averaged 8.9 yards per play, 23 yards/completion, and scored 45 points. Not sure if they were tired or awful.

3) Raiders missed three FGs in first half, and trailed 10-0; they rallied from 17-0 deficit to take 21-20 lead, but then the Lions scored the game's last 16 points in a surprisingly wild opener.

2) Patriots ran opening kick of second half back 108 yards for TD that broke their game open; Dante Hall had 84-yd return on opening kick of second half for Rams, but Bulger isn't too good in red zone, they kicked FG, then Jackson fumbled twice as Rams lost once again to the Panthers.

1) Six teams scored TD on either defense, special teams; only Buffalo scored one and lost. Very unusual for an NFL team to score an unusual TD and lose the game. Everitt's neck injury and the last-second loss made it a horrible day in Buffalo.

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National Football League - Dunkel Index

NFL
Dunkel Index

Week 1

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Game 431-432: Baltimore at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 137.597; Cincinnati 134.886
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 3; 35
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 3; 40 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+3); Under

Game 433-434: Arizona at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 122.019; San Francisco 127.676
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 5 1/2; 41
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 3; 45
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-3); Under

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National Football League – Long Sheet

NFL
Long Sheet


Week 1

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Monday, September 10

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BALTIMORE (13 - 4) at CINCINNATI (8 - 8) - 9/10/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 36-56 ATS (-25.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
CINCINNATI is 44-66 ATS (-28.6 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.

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


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ARIZONA (5 - 11) at SAN FRANCISCO (7 - 9) - 9/10/2007, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing on Monday night since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 4-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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National Football League - Short Sheet

NFL
Short Sheet

Week 1

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Monday, September 10th

Baltimore at Cincinnati, 7:00 ET ESPN
Baltimore: 18-6 Under vs. conference opponents
Cincinnati: 6-0 ATS in September

Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 ET ESPN
Arizona: 0-6 ATS in September
San Francisco: 20-7 ATS on Monday nights


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National Football League – Write up

NFL
Write-up



Week 1 - 2007 NFL season

Monday, September 10

Ravens @ Bengals-- Baltimore was 11-31 on third down last year vs Bengals, scoring only one TD in seven trips to Cincinnati red zone; they hope addition of McGahee improves those numbers. Bengals won four of last five series games, with Ravens losing in last two visits here, 42-29/13-7, but Cincy OL took some hits last offseason, which could hamper formerly high-powered offense. Ravens lost five of last six road openers, with under 8-1 in last 9 road openers. Bengals won last three home openers, by 3,29,17.

Cardinals @ 49ers-- Since losing pair of OT tilts to Niners in 2005, Cardinals won last four series games, winning last two visits here 17-10/26-20; six of last seven series totals were 45+. Arizona won 64.6% of third down plays in series LY, with Niners just 2-18 on third down, but Cardinals have been awful road team, losing last five road openers by 13-point average. Arizona is 1-12 in last 13 Week 1 road games. Niners covered their last four openers, with underdog covering seven of their last nine. At age 23, 49er QB Smith is same age as Hawai'i's Heisman hopeful Colt Brennan.

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National Football League – Points of Interest

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NFL FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Baltimore at CINCINNATI (-2½; 40½)—Baltimore starting LT Jonathon
Ogden (toe tendon; missed all four exhibitions) remains questionable, but has
been participating in limited practices this week. Cincy WR T.J.
Houshmandzadeh, an effective weapon in the past vs. the Ravens, is doubtful
with a knee injury. However, the Bengals are most concerned about their
depleted LB corps, with Odell Thurman still suspended, Brian Simmons lost to
N.O. in free agency, and new starting OLB Rashad Jeanty (lower leg) is not
expected to be ready for Game One.

Arizona at SAN FRANCISCO (-3; 45)—49er star RB Frank Gore (held out
of the preseason due to a hand fracture) is reportedly virtually 100%. Scouts
reports Gore has demonstrated fresh legs and has appeared very light on his
feet this week after being spared the pounding of training camp. This is the
head coaching debut of Ken Whisenhunt of Arizona, offensive coordinator of
the Steelers LY. Whisenhunt (0-4 in the preseason) will call the plays and is
promising to develop a ground game with the Cardinals, who have won the last
four meetings with S.F.
The Niners will honor their late coach Bill Walsh at the game, wearing
throwback uniforms featuring cherry-red jerseys and a version of their Walshera
pants. The players will wear “BW” patches on their helmets. And Walsh
will be
practice. Minnesota MLB E.J. Henderson (illness), a key cog in the Vikes’ No.
1 rush defense LY, has returned to practice and is probable.

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NFL

Monday, September 10

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Monday Night Football Preview

The NFL offers up a twin bill on Monday night, with Baltimore taking on Cincinnati and Arizona meeting San Francisco. Here's a look at those games in the MNF preview …

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals (-2.5) (Total 40.5)
Paul Brown Stadium, 7:00pm ET (ESPN)

The Ravens got the better of this AFC North rivalry last season, as they finished five games ahead of the Bengals in the division and went to the playoffs. In the offseason Baltimore upgraded their running game with the acquisition of Willis McGahee from the Bills, and they should still have the stifling defense that gave up just 201 points in 16 games last season. Baltimore didn't do much in the preseason, winning just one game.

The Bengals were expected to be a postseason contender in 2006, but they slumped to an 8-8 record and missed the playoffs altogether. Still, Carson Palmer and company managed to put up 373 points in the regular season, and the Bengals will be looking to duplicate that strong offensive performance while improving their defensive play (331 points allowed in 2006). The Bengals also won just one of their four exhibition contests.

Here is the official team injury report for both the Ravens and the Bengals for Week 1 …

Baltimore Injuries
Dan Cody LB P-U-P List (knee)
Mike Smith LB P-U-P List (shoulder)
Antwan Barnes LB Questionable Week 1 (ankle)
Jonathan Ogden T Questionable Week 1 (toe)
Trevor Pryce DE Questionable Week 1 (back)
Mark Clayton WR Probable Week 1 (ankle)
Samari Rolle CB Probable Week 1 (ankle)
Gary Stills DE Probable Week 1 (chest)
Daniel Wilcox TE Probable Week 1 (ankle)

Cincinnati Injuries
Chris Perry RB P-U-P List (ankle/leg)
David Pollack LB P-U-P List (neck)
Odell Thurman LB Out For Season (suspension)
Chris Henry WR Out Until November 11 (suspension)
Antonio Chatman WR Out Week 1 (hamstring)
Rashad Jeanty LB Out Week 1 (shin)
Ethan Kilmer S Out Week 1 (knee)
Frostee Rucker DE Out Week 1 (hamstring)
Willie Anderson T Questionable Week 1 (foot)
Eric Ghiaciuc C Questionable Week 1 (neck)
Johnathan Joseph CB Questionable Week 1 (foot)
Shayne Graham K Probable Week 1 (hip)
T.J. Houshmandzadeh WR Probable Week 1 (knee)

Baltimore will host the New York Jets next week, while Cincinnati will play in Cleveland.


Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers (-3) (Total 45.5)
Monster Park, 10:15pm ET (ESPN)

The Cardinals didn't break out in 2006 (they finished 5-11), and they didn't show an ability to win during the preseason (they finished 0-4), but Matt Leinart's team is still expected to make a little noise in the weak NFC West this season. With a year under his belt and the starting job from the get-go, Leinart will have a real opportunity to lead the Cards to some success in 2007 - success that has long eluded that poor franchise.

The 49ers were just a step back of the playoff contenders in the NFC last season, as they finished the year with a 7-9 record. However, San Francisco scored less points than the other three teams in their division in 2006 (298), and they allowed more points than each of their three NFC West rivals (412), so both areas need work. Alex Smith's development, though, should solve a few issues. The 49ers were 1-3 in the preseason.

Here is the official team injury report for both the Cardinals and the 49ers for Week 1 …

Arizona Injuries
Ross Kolodziej DT Out Week 1 (knee)
Alan Branch DT Out Week 1 (hand)
Nick Leckey C Probable Week 1 (knee)

San Francisco Injuries
Dashon Goldson S Out Week 1 (elbow)
Donald Strickland CB Probable Week 1 (chest)

The 49ers have a game in St. Louis next week, while the Cards get a visit from Seattle.

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National Football League - Tips & Trends

NFL

Monday, September 10

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Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

The Bengals are trying to turn over a new leaf this season after 10 players were arrested in a 14-month span. They will be without suspended LB Odell Thurman and WR Chris Henry, but it's those players on the field that matter most to Cincy now. "You want guys on your team that you know you can count on, guys that are going to be here to play week in and week out," QB Carson Palmer said, "When it's crunch time, you know they're going to make the right decisions. Whether it's crunch time and they're being peer-pressured to do something outside of football, or it's crunch time on third down and you have to make a play." EDGE: BENGALS
Baltimore hopes RB Willis McGahee is the missing link to the team's offensive woes after rushing for a career-low 990 yard last season with Buffalo. McGahee replaces Jamal Lewis in the backfield, and WR Derrick Mason believes he is an upgrade. "He came here for one reason: to run the ball and make our offense better," Mason said. "I think he did that as soon as he got here." EDGE: RAVENS
Cincinnati is 4-11-1 ATS in its last 16 home games.
Home team is 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
The OVER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Baltimore's last 8 games.
The UNDER is 8-1 in Baltimore's last 9 season openers.


Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers (ESPN | 10:15 PM ET)

There are high hopes in San Francisco this season for a return to the glory years, and management certainly did its part by bringing in Pro Bowl CB Nate Clements and Pro Bowl S Michael Lewis along with WRs Darrell Jackson and Ashley Lelie. "The new guys that we've added have created a much higher level of competition," 49ers head coach Mike Nolan said. "Our guys are going into this season expecting to win. In our previous two years here, we hoped to win and we prepared to win. Now we have to believe we're going to get this team to the next step, which is to play well enough to challenge for a winning record and the playoffs." EDGE 49ERS
The 49ers are also hoping RB Frank Gore has healed from a broken hand suffered during training camp. Gore had a breakout year last season and is expected to be one of the top backs in the NFL this season. SLIGHT EDGE: 49ERS
New Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt brings a new attitude to the Cardinals, one that his players are hoping changes the team's losing ways. The Cards seem to have built an outstanding offense around QB Matt Leinart, WRs Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald and RB Edgerrin James, but there's only one way to improve and that's to win games. SLIGHT EDGE: CARDINALS
San Francisco is 14-3 ATS in its last 17 games appearances on Monday Night Football.
The UNDER is 6-2 in San Francisco's last 8 games vs. NFC opponents.
The OVER is 28-9 in Arizona's last 37 games.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Monday, September 10

Hot Pitchers
-- Pirates won last three Armas home starts, scoring 32 runs. Brewers won both Villanueva starts this season (1-0, 1.63).
-- Jimenez is 2-1, 2.27 in his last five starts. Lohse is 1-0, 3.18 in his last three starts.
-- Mets won four of last five Perex starts.
-- Hernandez is 1-1, 3.32 in his last three starts.
-- Cardinals won five of last six Pineiro starts.

-- Schilling has 2.84 RA in his last three starts.
-- Tigers won five of seven Rogers starts this season.
-- Indians won four of last five Carmona starts.
-- A's won six of last seven Blanton starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Olson is 0-3, 9.11 in his last five starts. Nationals lost four of Hill's last five starts.
-- Hudson is 0-2, 7.88 in his last three starts.
-- Lincecum is 1-2, 6.11 in his last five starts.
-- Lilly is 1-2, 5.65 in his last five starts.

-- Kazmir has 6.31 RA in his last four starts.
-- Halladay has pitched 42 innings in last five starts, but Jays lost his last three outings (0-2, 4.32).
-- Buckner allowed six runs in four IP at Texas, in first '07 start. Minnesota lost 12 of last 15 Bonser starts.
-- Floyd has 12.56 RA in three home starts (2.00 on road).
-- Ramirez has 7.08 RA in his last five starts.


Totals
-- Six of last eight Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Hill's last three road starts all went over the total.
-- Under is 4-1 in last five Jimenez starts.
-- Under is 12-4 in Mets' last sixteen games.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven San Francisco home games.
-- Under is 7-3 in last ten St Louis road games.

-- Schilling's last four home starts went over the total.
-- Four of last five Rogers starts went over the total.
-- Over is 9-4 in Minnesota's last thirteen games.
-- Under is 10-1 in Carmona's last eleven starts.
-- Under is 13-6 in last nineteen Blanton starts.


Hot Teams
-- Brewers won seven of their last nine games.
-- Phillies won seven of their last eight home games. Rockies won seven of their last ten games.
-- Nationals won six of their last eight games.
-- Mets won eight of their last nine games. Braves won four of their last six games.
-- Arizona won last five games, scoring 37 runs. Giants are 3-1 in their last four games.

-- Red Sox won seven of their last nine games. Devil Rays won twelve of their last sixteen games.
-- Detroit won seven of its last ten home games.
-- Indians are 15-4 in their last nineteen games.

Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Marlins lost nineteen of their last twenty-four games.
-- Cardinals lost seven of last nine road games. Cubs lost five of their last seven games.

-- Toronto lost five of its last seven road games.
-- Royals lost their last five games. Twins lost ten of their last twelve games.
-- White Sox lost thirteen of their last eighteen games.
-- Mariners lost thirteen of their last fifteen games. Oakland lost eight of last nine road games.

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB

Monday, September 10

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St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs (3:20 PM ET)

St. Louis starter Joel Pineiro is an even 3-3 with a 4.03 ERA in 20 road appearances this season. The Cardinals have won two of his last three road starts against NL Central opponents, allowing seven runs and 17 hits over 18 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: CARDINALS
Pineiro has made just two career starts against Chicago, going 1-1 with a 3.55 ERA. He tallied a 6-4 road victory over the Cubs on August 20, giving up here runs and seven hits over five innings. SLIGHT EDGE: CARDINALS
Chicago’s Ted Lilly is a solid 8-5 with a 3.95 ERA in 17 home starts in 2007. The Cubs have tallied consecutive home victories with him on the mound, allowing five runs and 11 hits over 11 2/3 innings. EDGE: CUBS
Lilly will make his 13th daytime start on Monday, as the left-hander has posted a 7-3 record and 3.05 ERA. He’s limited hitters to a .207 daytime average compared to .264 under the lights. EDGE: CUBS
The Cardinals are 4-0 in Pineiro’s last four starts as an underdog.


Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers (7:05 PM ET)

Toronto starter Roy Halladay is a dominant 11-2 with a 1.83 ERA in 14 career games versus Detroit. He’s issued just eight walks and fanned 68 batters in 103 1/3 innings against them. BIG EDGE: BLUE JAYS
Halladay has struggled on the road in 2007, posting a 4-6 record and 4.73 ERA. The former Cy Young Award winner has allowed 12 earned runs and 28 hits over his last 25 innings away from the Rogers Centre. EDGE: TIGERS
Detroit’s Kenny Rogers is 14-9 with a 3.75 ERA in 54 career appearances versus Toronto. The left-hander was knocked around by the Blue Jays in is only start against them in 2006, giving up five earned runs and eight hits over 3 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: TIGERS
Rogers is 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA in four home starts in 2007, giving up just one home run over 22 2/3 innings. He posted a solid 7-3 record and 3.26 ERA in 17 games at Comerica Park last season. EDGE: TIGERS
The Tigers are 10-1 in Rogers’ last 11 home starts versus a team with a winning home record.


Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Boston Red Sox (7:05 PM ET)

Devil Rays left-hander Scott Kazmir is 5-4 with a fantastic 2.82 ERA in 15 career games versus the Red Sox. He’s gone 0-2 against Boston this season, but carries a respectable 3.42 ERA. SLIGHT EDGE: D-RAYS
Kazmir has posted a 7-4 record and 4.10 ERA in 13 road starts this season. The hard throwing starter has allowed nine home runs on the road in 79 innings, while giving up the same amount of long balls in 103 2/3 innings at Tropicana Field. SLIGHT EDGE: D-RAYS
Boston’s Curt Schilling is a solid 11-6 with a 3.80 ERA in 21 career games versus Tampa Bay. The veteran right-hander hasn’t faced the Devil Rays in 2007, but posted a 4-2 record and 3.38 ERA in six starts against them last season. EDGE: RED SOX
Schilling is 3-1 with a 4.48 ERA in 10 home starts this season, but is well off his 9-1 record and 3.06 ERA in 14 starts at Fenway Park in 2006. SLIGHT EDGE: RED SOX
The OVER is 9-2 in Schilling’s last 11 starts versus the Devil Rays.


Atlanta Braves at New York Mets (7:10 PM ET)

Atlanta starter Tim Hudson has gone 7-3 with a 3.60 ERA in 11 career starts versus New York. The sinker ball thrower has gone 2-1 with a 3.15 ERA in three starts against them this season, allowing just two home runs in 20 innings. EDGE: BRAVES
Hudson has been brilliant at home, going 7-2 with a 3.34 ERA in 14 starts. He’s allowed just two home runs in 91 2/3 innings of work away from Angel Stadium. EDGE: BRAVES
Mets left-hander Oliver Perez is 5-4 with a 3.48 ERA in 10 career starts versus the Braves. He’s 3-1 with a 3.16 ERA in four starts against Atlanta this season, issuing just two walks while striking out 25 in 25 2/3 innings. EDGE: METS
Perez has dominated hitters at times in 14 starts at Shea Stadium, allowing hitters to bat just .214 against him. The southpaw starter has gone 6-5 with a 3.47 ERA at home his season. SLIGHT EDGE: METS
The Braves are 1-4 in the last five meetings.


Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox (8:11 PM ET)

Indians right-hander Fausto Carmona is 7-4 with a 2.83 ERA in 14 road starts this season. Cleveland has won two straight games on the road with Carmona on the hill, outscoring opponents 11-5 in the process. EDGE: INDIANS
Carmona has struggled mightily against the White Sox, posting a 0-3 record and 7.59 ERA in six career outings. The right-hander allowed five runs and seven hits over six innings in his last start against them two starts back, with the Tribe tallying an 8-5 victory. EDGE: WHITE SOX
Chicago’s Gavin Floyd is searching for his first home victory of the season, as the right-hander is 0-2 with a 9.43 ERA in six outings. He’s allowed an incredible nine home runs in just 21 innings at U.S. Cellular Field. EDGE: INDIANS
Floyd has struggled with his control over his last three outings, issuing seven walks over his last 15 2/3 innings of work. The right-hander has also surrendered five home runs over that span. EDGE: INDIANS
The Indians are 10-1 in their last 11 games as a favorite.


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

Oakland starter Joe Blanton is 6-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 11 career starts versus Seattle. He’s gone 0-2 with a 4.71 ERA in three starts against the Mariners, allowing four home runs in 21 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: A’S
Blanton has gone 6-4 with a 5.03 ERA in 16 road outings this season. The Athletics have won three of his last four starts away from Oakland, with the offense scoring 31 runs over that span. SLIGHT EDGE: A’S
Seattle’s Horacio Ramirez is a perfect 2-0 in three career starts versus Oakland, but he carries a very-high 6.48 ERA. The left-hander has allowed 12 runs and 20 hits over 16 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: MARINERS
Ramirez has been dominant at home this season, going 6-1 with a 4.05 ERA in eight starts. He’s tallied this great record at Safeco Field despite allowing hitters to bat .298 against him. EDGE: MARINERS
The Mariners are 1-11 in their last 12 games versus a right-handed starter.


Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants (10:15 PM ET)

Arizona’s Livan Hernandez has a losing 3-4 record and 2.88 ERA in 11 career starts versus San Francisco. The right-hander is looking for his first decision of the season against the Giants, as he’s allowed six runs and 14 hits over 15 innings against them. SLIGHT EDGE: D-BACKS
Hernandez has posted a 5-4 record since the All-Star break, but has been hit hard in the process. He’s allowed 78 hits and 13 home runs in 67 1/3 innings of work since the break. SLIGHT EDGE: D-BACKS
San Francisco starter Tim Lincecum was dominant in his only career start against Arizona, throwing seven shutout innings in a 13-0 blowout victory. The rookie right-hander tallied 12 strikeouts and didn’t issue a single walk in that outing. EDGE: GIANTS
Lincecum has gone 3-2 with a 3.38 ERA in 10 starts since the All-Star break. Opposing batters are hitting just 225 against him over the entire season. SLIGHT EDGE: GIANTS
The Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.

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Baseball - Dunkel Index

MLB
Dunkel Index


Washington at Florida
Two teams trying to avoid the cellar in the NL East square off in Miami today. Washington snapped an eight-game road losing streak with a win over the Braves yesterday and comes back with Shaun Hill on the mound this evening. While Hill hasn't picked up a win since coming off the DL, he has pitched well (3.41 ERA) in his five starts since his return. He has also put up decent numbers (1-1, 2.82) in four starts against the Marlins this season. Florida returns home after a 1-5 road trip and will send Scott Olsen to the mound. Like Hill, Olsen hasn't won in a while (August 5), but hasn't pitched well either (0-3, 7.43 ERA in last five starts). With the Nats looking to hold off Florida in the standings, Washington looks like a good underdog pick (+104) according to Dunkel, which has the Nationals favored straight up by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+104). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Game 901-902: Milwaukee at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Villanueva) 16.946; Pittsburgh (Armas) 14.916
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-125); Over

Game 903-904: Washington at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Hill) 16.048; Florida (Olsen) 13.637
Dunkel Line: Washington by 2 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Florida (-112); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+104); Over

Game 905-906: Colorado at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jimenez) 15.381; Philadelphia (Lohse) 14.320
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 12
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-128); 11
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+120); Over

Game 907-908: Atlanta at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 14.538; NY Mets (Perez) 16.362
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-108); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+100); Under

Game 909-910: Arizona at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Hernandez) 15.632; San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.030
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-142); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+134); Under


Game 911-912: Tampa Bay at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Kazmir) 15.418; Boston (Schilling) 15.011
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-165); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+157); Over

Game 913-914: Toronto at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Halladay) 15.755; Detroit (Rogers) 16.190
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Toronto (-109); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+101); Over

Game 915-916: Minnesota at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Bonser) 14.594; Kansas City (Buckner) 15.071
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-111); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+103); Over

Game 917-918: Cleveland at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Carmona) 17.910; White Sox (Floyd) 14.361
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 3 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-165); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-165); Over

Game 919-920: Oakland at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Blanton) 16.352; Seattle (Ramirez) 14.650
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Seattle (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+107); Over

Game 921-922: St. Louis at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Pineiro) 14.921; Cubs (Lilly) 14.224
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-135); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+127); N/A

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Baseball – Long Sheet

MLB
Long Sheet


Monday, September 10

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MILWAUKEE (73 - 69) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 80) - 7:05 PM
CARLOS VILLANUEVA (R) vs. TONY ARMAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 73-69 (-3.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-28 (-20.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 28-43 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 71-68 (-4.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 45-48 (-7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-22 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-25 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-24 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 52-38 (+15.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 57-50 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 217-231 (+27.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 9-4 (+4.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.1 Units)

CARLOS VILLANUEVA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

TONY ARMAS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ARMAS is 3-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.033.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (64 - 79) at FLORIDA (61 - 82) - 7:05 PM
SHAWN HILL (R) vs. SCOTT OLSEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 64-79 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-30 (+34.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 20-18 (+12.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 21-15 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 61-76 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 21-20 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 105-110 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 38-26 (+24.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-7 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 61-82 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 35-47 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 7-15 (-9.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
FLORIDA is 30-41 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 21-28 (-11.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 58-82 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 45-63 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 23-30 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 18-25 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 28-39 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 10-19 (-11.4 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
WASHINGTON is 9-6 (+4.6 Units) against FLORIDA this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.0 Units)

SHAWN HILL vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HILL is 1-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.120.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
OLSEN is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.826.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)

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COLORADO (74 - 68) at PHILADELPHIA (75 - 67) - 7:05 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 96-155 (-47.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 10-28 (-14.1 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 74-68 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 74-65 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 53-46 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 56-46 (+16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 41-32 (+18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-40 (-9.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

KYLE LOHSE vs. COLORADO since 1997
LOHSE is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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ATLANTA (73 - 70) at NY METS (81 - 61) - 7:10 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. OLIVER PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 73-70 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 73-67 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 52-51 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 45-54 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 184-130 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 182-129 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 136-90 (+26.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 82-62 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 233-157 (+39.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
HUDSON is 184-101 (+42.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 173-91 (+46.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 9-15 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
PEREZ is 4-12 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-7 (+0.3 Units) against NY METS this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. NY METS since 1997
HUDSON is 7-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.240.
His team's record is 8-3 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.4 units)

OLIVER PEREZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PEREZ is 5-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)

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ARIZONA (81 - 63) at SAN FRANCISCO (65 - 78) - 10:15 PM
LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R) vs. TIME LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-17 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 608-486 (+90.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 81-63 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 35-34 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 81-63 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 62-42 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 58-47 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 50-30 (+19.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 20-11 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ARIZONA is 39-25 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-78 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-16 (-10.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-33 (-10.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-78 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 6-6 (+0.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.5 Units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.88 and a WHIP of 1.156.
His team's record is 4-7 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-4.0 units)

TIME LINCECUM vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LINCECUM is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.429.
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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TAMPA BAY (60 - 83) at BOSTON (87 - 57) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. CURT SCHILLING (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 8-28 (-15.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 45-105 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 13-41 (-22.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 1-14 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 40-90 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 28-72 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 30-75 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-77 (-27.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 87-57 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KAZMIR is 9-2 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 15-10 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 79-70 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 200-162 (-45.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BOSTON is 49-52 (-18.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 291-228 (-56.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-3 (+2.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. BOSTON since 1997
KAZMIR is 5-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 8-7 (+7.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-10. (-5.6 units)

CURT SCHILLING vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SCHILLING is 10-5 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.85 and a WHIP of 1.228.
His team's record is 11-5 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-7. (+1.4 units)

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TORONTO (72 - 70) at DETROIT (77 - 66) - 7:05 PM
ROY HALLADAY (R) vs. KENNY ROGERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HALLADAY is 1-8 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 181-138 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 104-63 (+25.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 121-86 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ROGERS is 33-11 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 25-4 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 105-53 (+38.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 43-17 (+21.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 32-10 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 23-6 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 17-4 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 15-5 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 40-30 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 40-29 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 21-15 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HALLADAY is 37-13 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 25-40 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 52-52 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-3 (+0.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. DETROIT since 1997
HALLADAY is 10-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.87 and a WHIP of 0.878.
His team's record is 11-2 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-3. (+5.6 units)

KENNY ROGERS vs. TORONTO since 1997
ROGERS is 7-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.436.
His team's record is 10-7 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-9. (-2.5 units)

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MINNESOTA (70 - 73) at KANSAS CITY (62 - 80) - 8:10 PM
BOOF BONSER (R) vs. BILLY BUCKNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 70-73 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 3-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-36 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-50 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 62-80 (+2.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 55-71 (+2.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 95-124 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 94-121 (+28.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 96-68 (+20.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 11-24 (-11.9 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 8-7 (+2.9 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

BOOF BONSER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BONSER is 1-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.87 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 3-5 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+3.7 units)

BILLY BUCKNER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (83 - 60) at CHI WHITE SOX (61 - 82) - 8:10 PM
FAUSTO CARMONA (R) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 143-129 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 110-106 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 193-136 (+43.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 407-413 (+37.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 56-36 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 39-21 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 90-70 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 33-11 (+18.2 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.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-82 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 69-78 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-38 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-75 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 93-98 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 9-6 (+0.3 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)

FAUSTO CARMONA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CARMONA is 0-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 8.38 and a WHIP of 2.018.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (69 - 75) at SEATTLE (75 - 66) - 10:05 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. HORACIO RAMIREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 69-75 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 28-41 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 18-26 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 63-67 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 75-66 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 36-26 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 41-27 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 24-8 (+16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 12-4 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
SEATTLE is 70-59 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 55-45 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 44-30 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 43-34 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 78-72 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 114-115 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 41-60 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 213-198 (-72.2 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 10-3 (+9.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

JOE BLANTON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BLANTON is 6-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.093.
His team's record is 7-4 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.4 units)

HORACIO RAMIREZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
RAMIREZ is 2-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 6.48 and a WHIP of 1.860.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (69 - 71) at CHICAGO CUBS (72 - 70) - 3:20 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. TED LILLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 163-154 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 69-90 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 3-14 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 163-154 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 98-114 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 51-59 (-20.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PINEIRO is 13-31 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 36-26 (+7.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 40-31 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 41-27 (+15.6 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.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-70 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-36 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 208-193 (-57.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-70 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 630-685 (-128.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-79 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 7-4 (+2.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

JOEL PINEIRO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
PINEIRO is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.421.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

TED LILLY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LILLY is 2-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.67 and a WHIP of 1.185.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

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Baseball – Streaking Pitchers

MLB


Monday, September 10

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Streaking Pitchers
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Monday's streaking starting pitchers

HOT

Joel Pineiro (St. Louis Cardinals) - The right-hander made 31 relief appearances with the Boston Red Sox before moving to the Cardinals at the non-waiver trade deadline. The deal by the defending champion Cards has definitely paid off for backers. Pineiro's allowed fewer than four runs in six of his seven starts in a Cards uniform, with St. Louis going 5-2 in those outings. The Cardinals head to Chicago's Wrigley Field as a +127 underdog today.

Fausto Carmona (Cleveland Indians) - The Dominican faced AL Central rivals in each of his last five appearances, with the Tribe winning four of those contests. Cleveland's won the last three times Carmona's taken the mound, including a victory over the same Chicago White Sox team he'll go up against tonight. The Indians enter the game as a -165 road favorite.

Joe Blanton (Oakland Athletics) - The former Kentucky Wildcat gave up four runs or fewer in six of his last seven starts. The Athletics are an impressive 6-1 during that stretch, including four victories as the underdog. The right-hander has allowed just three walks in his last 34 innings of work while striking out 25 in the process. Oakland is listed as a +107 road dog in Seattle against Horacio Ramirez, who is winless in his last three appearances.


COLD

Roy Halladay (Toronto Blue Jays) - Making their ace pitch deep into ballgames certainly hasn't helped the Blue Jays win lately. Halladay's last three outings have all been on the road and Toronto lost each of those contests. He pitched 25 innings over that stretch but his team only scored seven times. The Jays head into Motown as -109 favorites and the total is set at 9.

Shawn Hill (Washington Nationals) - The righty's popularity with Nationals backers could be compared to the Republican Party's public standing. Both are at a low ebb, with tons of rooms for improvement. Hill missed most of this season with both elbow and shoulder problems. He's notched a no-decision in his five starts since coming off the DL on Aug. 14, with Washington managing just one victory during that time. The Nats are +103 underdogs for tonight's game against their division rivals, the Florida Marlins.

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