Tuesday Trends and Indexes 09/18

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Trends and Indexes
Tuesday, September 18

Good Luck on day #261 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 Tuesday

-- Phillies led 11-0 in St Louis, with Mets already having lost in Washington, and almost lost, hanging on for a 13-11 win that brings them to within 2.5 games of Mets in NL East.

-- Russell Branyan, who was 2-9 with two homers earlier in season for Phillies, took a called third strike to end game; to be honest, he looked less than enthusiastic about swinging having taken two really close two-strike pitches earlier.

-- Frank Thomas tied for 18th on all-time home run list, after he hit three taters in a 6-1 win over the slumping Red Sox.

-- Tigers couldn't hold onto 5-2 lead, lost in Cleveland, as their playoff chances took a major hit.

-- Milwaukee won in Houston, Cubs scored three runs in ninth to beat the Reds, so Chicago is still a game up in NL Central. Cincinnati, by the way, currently has 17 pitchers on its roster, including six lefties in the bullpen.

-- In nine years as Eagle coach, Andy Reid has a combined record of 7-11 in Weeks 1 and 2, 81-45 in all other games.

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Tuesday's List of 13: Our college football List of 13.....

This list, for now, isn't a ranking of top 13 teams; so what this is is really recognition of things that happened over weekend. Keep that in mind before you call me an idiot, then feel free to call me one...........we're getting closer to this being a ranking.

13) Duke-- Good news: Won for first time in 23 games, which was timely, since their last eight opponents played in bowls last season. More good news: Hoop practice in four weeks.

12) Alabama-- Great win vs Arkansas, after blowing big lead in second half. A 3-0 start, with Dawgs coming to town this week, the natives are happy, for now . Wilson is a good QB.

11) Clemson-- Why are they playing Furman? Wouldn't trip to Hawai'i help recruiting? So what if they lost. Its about time teams had some onions when making their schedule.

10) Kentucky-- Ranked for first time since '84, behind a senior QB and the coach who built Oregon's program, and was with Falcons as defensive coordinator when they won NFC in '98.

9) South Carolina-- Have covered nine of ten on road since a coach named Spurrier took over. Interesting test this week in Baton Rouge. Spurrier +16.5 points? Hmmmmm

8) Boston College-- Already 3-0 in ACC, with win at Georgia Tech impressive. Ryan is one of three best QBs in US, along with Brohm and Woodson. BC had tough early schedule.

7) Texas-- Credit to Mack Brown for going to Orlando for the first game in Central Florida's new stadium; credit to Texas in coming from behind in fourth quarter to win, but lets face it, Longhorns have looked vulnerable so far this season.

6) Penn State-- I have two friends named Joe who go to Penn State home games; they both rave about Lions. This week at Michigan good chance for senior QB Morelli to shine, since Wolverines won their last eight games vs Penn State.

5) West Virginia-- Powerful running game wears opponents down in second half. Biggest question is probably can they pass the ball, if the time comes when they have to?

4) Florida-- Gators go for kill when calling plays; Tebow was impressive as passer vs Tennessee, making plays on run, but Florida is 0-7 against spread as road favorite under Meyer.

3) USC-- Rushing yardage in Lincoln: Trojans 313, Nebraska 31. Game was 42-10 at one point, so final score bit misleading. Their road schedule will be very difficult to sweep, though.

2) Oklahoma-- Team with freshman QB figures to improve as season goes on. Struggles of rest of Big 12 are going to hurt Sooners when BCS standings come out.

1) LSU-- Beat 2-1 Miss State 45-0 in Starkville, then won 48-7 against Virginia Tech. Spurrier comes to town this week- this will be LSU's toughest test yet. The win in Starkville looks lot better after Bulldogs won at Auburn Saturday.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Tuesday, September 18

Hot Pitchers
-- Reds are 15-3 in last eighteen Harang starts.
-- Brewers are 13-5 in Sheets' last eighteen starts.
-- Hamels comes off DL; Phillies are 6-2 in his last eight starts.
-- D.Wells is 3-0, 3.21 in four starts for the Dodgers.
-- Pirates won six of last eight Gorzelanny starts. Padres are 6-1 in last seven Maddux starts.

-- Red Sox are 8-1 in Lester starts, winning his last six. Toronto is 5-2 in last seven Burnett starts.
-- Leicester is 2-0, 3.48 in two starts this season.
-- Verlander is 4-0, 0.94 in his last four starts.
-- Lackey has a 2.43 RA in his last four starts. Hammel is 1-0 in his last three starts, with a 2.00 RA.

Cold Pitchers
-- Maine is 1-2, 5.48 in his last four starts. Hanrahan is 1-2, 10.57 in his last four outings.
-- Seddon allowed seven runs in three IP in his first '07 start, vs Washington. Braves are 0-7 in Reyes starts (0-2, 9.20).
-- Zambrano is 0-3, 8.71 in his last four home starts.
-- Paulino is making first start; he was 6-9, 3.62 in 21 starts in the AA Texas League-- pretty good ERA for a hitter's league.
-- K.Wells is 0-4, 11.50 in his last four starts.
-- Redman was 0-4, 11.07 in five starts for Braves in April.
-- Owings is 0-2, 7.71 in his last four starts. Sanchez is 0-2, 5.28 in his three starts for the Giants.

-- Mussina is 1-3, 11.74 in his last four starts.
-- Westbrook is 0-2, 5.30 in his last three starts.
-- Floyd is 0-2, 6.85 in his last four starts. Royals lost nine of last ten Meche starts.
-- Silva is 1-2, 8.15 in his last four starts. Millwood is 0-1, 10.64 in his last three starts.
-- Gaudin is 1-2, 9.82 in his last three starts. Weaver is 0-2, 14.49 in his last four starts.


Totals
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Florida games.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Washington games.
-- Under is 4-2-1 in last seven Cincinnati games.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten games at Minute Maid Park.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight St Louis games.
-- Over is 4-1 in Redman starts this season.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven San Francisco games.
-- Over is 7-2 in last nine Gorzelanny starts.

-- Under is 6-2 in last eight Boston road games.
-- Over is 5-2 in Baltimore's last seven games.
-- Under is 7-3 in Tigers' last ten games.
-- Over is 9-3 in last twelve Texas road games.
-- Under is 14-4 in Royals' last eighteen home games.
-- Over is 8-1 in last nine Oakland games.
-- Over is 6-3 in last nine Lackey home starts.


Hot Teams
-- Nationals won seven of their last nine home games.
-- Phillies won last five games, scoring 43 runs.
-- Cubs won seven of their last eight games.
-- Florida won four of its last six games. Braves won three of their last four games.
-- Brewers won last three games, allowing five runs.
-- Dodgers won four of their last five games.
-- Padres won ten of their last twelve home games.

-- Bronx won ten of its last twelve games.
-- Indians won seven of their last nine games. Tigers won ten of their last thirteen games.
-- A's won six of their last nine home games.
-- Angels are 13-3 in second game of home series, if they won opener.

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost their last four games, allowing thirty runs.
-- Reds lost six of their last seven road games.
-- Astros lost ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Cardinals lost eleven of their last twelve games.
-- Colorado lost three of its last four games.
-- Giants lost seven of their last nine road games. Arizona lost three of its last four games.
-- Pirates lost nine of their last twelve road games.

-- Orioles lost twenty of last twenty-six games.
-- Blue Jays lost six of their last nine games. Red Sox lost three of their last four games.
-- Royals lost ten of their last twelve games. White Sox lost 13 of their last 16 road games.
-- Minnesota lost seven of last eight home games. Rangers lost seven of their last eight games overall.
-- Seattle lost ten of its last thirteen road games.
-- Tampa Bay lost five of its last seven games.

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB


Tuesday, September 18

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies (3:05 PM ET)

Los Angeles starter Chad Billingsley is a solid 7-2 with a 2.61 ERA in 22 road outings this season. The right-hander has allowed just three earned runs and 19 hits over his last 25 innings of work away from Dodger Stadium. EDGE: DODGERS
Billingsley has been blasted in his first five career appearances versus Colorado, allowing 15 earned runs and 27 hits over 18 1/3 innings. He’s had two career outings at Coors Field, giving up 10 earned runs and 13 hits over seven frames. EDGE: ROCKIES
Colorado’s Jeff Francis is 3-1 with a 2.82 ERA in eight career starts versus Los Angeles. The left-hander has surrendered just a single home run in 51 innings against them. EDGE: ROCKIES
The Rockies have lost two straight games with Francis on the mound, being outscored 15-5 in the process. He’s struggled with his control over his last three starts, issuing eight walks over his last 17 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: DODGERS
The Dodgers are 5-1 in Billingsley’s last six starts as a road underdog.


Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians (7:05 PM ET)

Detroit starter Justin Verlander has a losing 3-4 record and 6.31 ERA in eight career starts versus Cleveland. The All-Star pitcher was rocked for seven earned runs and 10 hits over four innings of work in a 11-8 loss to the Indians on August 22. EDGE: INDIANS
Verlander has been truly dominant on the road, posting an 8-2 record and 3.11 ERA. Opposing batters have managed to hit just six home runs against him in 84 innings away from Comerica Park. EDGE: TIGERS
Cleveland’s Jake Westbrook is a disappointing 4-8 record and 6.09 ERA in 19 career games versus Detroit. He picked up a 3-1 road victory against the Tigers, throwing eight shutout innings and allowing five hits. SLIGHT EDGE: TIGERS
The Indians have lost all three of Westbrook’s starts this month, being outscored 18-6 by the opposition. The hard-throwing right-hander has giving up nine earned runs and 23 hits over his last 18 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: TIGERS
The Indians are 20-7 in their last 27 games versus the AL Central.


Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs (8:05 PM ET)

Cincinnati ace Aaron Harang has gone 7-2 with a 4.59 ERA in 13 career starts versus Chicago. The right-hander has enjoyed such success against the Cubs despite allowing 18 home runs in just 80 1/3 innings against them. SLIGHT EDGE: REDS
Harang has been truly dominating under the lights this season, posting an impressive 10-2 record and 2.88 ERA in 19 nighttime starts. He’s surrendered just 96 hits while striking out 119 over 131 1/3 innings. BIG EDGE: REDS
Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano is just 9-8 with a 3.43 ERA in 25 career games versus the Reds. He’s a disappointing 1-3 with a 6.56 ERA in four starts against Cincinnati this season, giving up 17 earned runs and 27 hits over 23 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: REDS
Zambrano has bounced back from a rough August with two quality starts on the road this month. The power right-hander has given up just two earned runs and six hits over his last 14 innings. EDGE: CUBS
The Reds are 2-9 in their last 11 games as an underdog.


Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals (8:10 PM ET)

Philadelphia starter Cole Hamels will make his first start since August 17, after spending more than seven weeks on the disabled list with a left elbow strain. He’s 2-0 with a 3.38 ERA in three career starts versus St. Louis. SLIGHT EDGE: PHILLIES
Hamels has posted a 2-1 record and 2.78 ERA in five career starts during the month of September. He’s limited opponents to a .214 average and fanned 39 in 32 1/3 innings during the final month of the season in his career. EDGE: PHILLIES
St. Louis right-hander Kip Wells has thrived against Philadelphia in his career, going 5-1 with a 2.16 ERA in seven starts. He was knocked around by the Phillies in his only start against them in 2007, giving up five earned runs and 11 hits over six innings. EDGE: CARDINALS
The Cardinals have lost five straight games with Wells on the hill, being outscored 36-11 in the process. He’s allowed 11 earned runs and 18 hits over his last 7 1/3 innings at Busch Stadium. EDGE: PHILLIES
The Phillies are 8-1 in the last nine meetings in St. Louis.


Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins (8:10 PM ET)

Rangers right-hander Kevin Milwood has a dismal 0-4 record and 6.16 ERA in seven career starts versus the Twins. He’s 0-2 with a 3.60 ERA in four career starts at the Metrodome, giving up 10 earned runs and 30 hits over 25 innings. EDGE: TWINS
Milwood has improved on his first half numbers since the All-Star break, posting a 4.77 ERA in the second half compared to 6.16 before the break. He’s allowed just five home runs in the second half compared to 13 round trippers in the first half. EDGE: RANGERS
Minnesota starter Carlos Silva is 2-4 with a 4.86 ERA in eight career starts versus Texas. He led the Twins to a 2-1 victory over the Rangers on August 17, giving up just one run and five hits over seven innings. SLIGHT EDGE: RANGERS
Silva has been rock solid at home, going 8-4 with a 3.44 ERA in 15 starts. Minnesota has won his last three starts at the Metrodome, outscoring opponents 16-9 over that span. EDGE: TWINS
The Rangers are 11-2 in their last 13 Tuesday games.


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

Seattle’s Jeff Weaver is looking to even his career record against Oakland, going 3-4 with a 5.15 ERA in 12 career outings. He’s 0-1 against the Athletics in 2007, even though he’s given up just four earned runs and 11 hits over 12 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: A’S
Weaver has been absolutely blasted in three starts this month, giving up 16 earned runs and 23 hits over just 9 1/3 innings of work. The right-hander has gone 13-17 with a 4.87 ERA in 45 career outings in September. EDGE: A’S
Athletics right-hander Chad Gaudin is 2-1 with a 4.76 ERA in 11 career outings versus Seattle. He’s tallied an even 1-1 record and 3.45 ERA in two starts against the Mariners in 2007, giving up six earned runs and 12 hits over 15 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: A’S
Oakland has failed to win two straight games with Gaudin on the mound since July 5. He’s allowed 15 earned runs and 26 hits over his last 14 2/3 innings. BIG EDGE: MARINERS
The UNDER is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings in Oakland.


Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego Padres (10:05 PM ET)

Pittsburgh’s Tom Gorzelanny is an even 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA in two career starts versus San Diego. He tallied a victory in his only start against the Padres in 2007, tossing seven strong innings and allowing just one run on seven hits. SLIGHT EDGE: PIRATES
Gorzelanny has certainly thrived on the road, going 8-3 with a 3.51 ERA in 15 starts this season. The left-hander has surrendered just six home runs away from PNC Park, while giving up 10 at home. EDGE: PIRATES
Padres right-hander Greg Maddux has enjoyed his time at Petco Park this season, tallying a 7-4 record and 3.12 ERA in 14 starts. San Diego has won his last five home starts, with the future Hall-of-fame pitcher allowing five earned runs over his last 30 innings. EDGE: PADRES
Maddux may be showing signs of wearing down this month, as batters have managed to hit .302 against him – his highest since allowing hitters to bat .317 against him in May. SLIGHT EDGE: PIRATES
The OVER is 8-1 in Gorzelanny’s last nine starts versus a winning team.

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Baseball – Betting Notes

MLB


Tuesday, September 18

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Tuesday’s MLB betting notes

Sox adjust to Manny absence

The Boston Red Sox have been without slugger Manny Ramirez for 19 consecutive games ahead of Tuesday’s action and his absence has led to a shift in the way they set up their offense.

"We've been a little bit different team," Sox manager Terry Francona told reporters ahead of Sunday’s loss to the Yankees.

"With Jacoby Ellsbury out there, we have three outfielders that go get the ball pretty well. We run the bases. We lose the impact of Manny's bat, so we've had to play a little bit different baseball," he added.

The Sox have held their own since Ramirez went down with a strained oblique on August 28, posting a 10-8 record through Monday. The outfielder was going through a quiet season by his high standards, posting a .292 average with 20 homers and 86 RBIs.

There’s a slim chance that Ramirez could return to the Boston lineup for Tuesday’s game at Toronto.

Morneau regrets derby

Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau recently blamed his poor second-half performance on his participation in the Home Run Derby during the All-Star break. Morneau batted .295 with 24 homers before the break, but has an average of .254 with just six homers since then.

Morneau says the rigors of the Derby affected his swing and that he will not compete in the event again. "I don't want to make it sound like an excuse, but I just haven't felt the same since then," he told the Minnesota Post-Bulletin this week. The Canadian-born star made it to the fourth round of the competition, hitting four homers.

His manager agrees that the event had an adverse effect on his slugger's season.

"I was not a big proponent of it anyway," Ron Gardenhire said of the contest on MLB.com. "We never tell players you can't do this or you can't do that. The league asked him to do it, and he said he'd like to do it.

"I've never been fond of that kind of thing. I enjoy watching it, but it's something that he chose to do, and if he chooses not to do it anymore, that'd be fine," added Gardenhire.

Morneau is not the only Twins slugger to struggle since the Midsummer Classic. Minnesota’s offense is bottom of the AL in runs scored (235) since the break, and 11th in batting average (.262).

Halos can’t get healthy

The Los Angeles Angels head into the final weeks of the season with two of their three outfielders struggling with injuries. Center fielder Gary Matthews Jr. has a sprained right ankle that will keep him sidelined for at least another week, while right fielder Vladimir Guerrero is on permanent DH duty while his right triceps heals.

"It's still a little cranky, still a little stiff," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said of Guerrero’s inflamed triceps on MLB.com. "I think he threw enough to know there's still a ways to go. No use pushing it."

"He's got a little more bounce in his step, which is encouraging," Scioscia added when asked about Matthews Jr. "I think he's relieved. It's too early to say he's turned the corner, but it's moving in the right direction. It should be shorter term as opposed to what the back end of an ankle sprain can be."

The only fit member of L.A.’s outfield trio is Garret Anderson, who is batting .298 with 16 homers and 77 RBIs despite missing 46 games because of a hip flexor injury earlier this season.

The Angels are 8 ½ games up in the AL West and play the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Tuesday.

L.A.'s Little close to conceding division

The National League West seems to have become a two-horse race after the third-place L.A. Dodgers fell 4 ½ games behind top spot this weekend. If the division-leading Diamondbacks can simply split their last 12 games, the chasing Dodgers would have to put together an 11-2 run to tie them.

That math has Grady Little all but conceding defeat.

"It's not out of the question, but that's tough ground to make up even though we're playing the Diamondbacks three more times in Arizona next weekend," the Dodgers boss told MLB.com after Sunday’s loss to the D-Backs.

"We're chasing two teams right now, but our No. 1 focus is getting to postseason play."

Los Angeles is 2 ½ back from San Diego, who are second in the division. The Dodgers are also 2 ½ back in the NL wild card. They finish out the season with series against Colorado, Arizona and San Francisco.

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Baseball – Gameday

MLB


Tuesday, September 18

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Tuesday’s MLB Gameday

Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers will travel to Cleveland to take on the first-place Indians on Tuesday in one of the night's key matchups. Here is your MLB Gameday . . .

Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians, 7:05pm ET
Justin Verlander (17-5, 3.47 ERA) vs. Jake Westbrook (5-9, 4.38 ERA)

Verlander continues to cruise through his starts for the Tigers. The righthander has now picked up a win in each of his last four outings, and he allowed just three earned runs on 23 hits over 28 2-3 innings over that span. However, Verlander was pounded by the Indians back on August 22, allowing seven earned runs on 10 hits in only four innings.

Westbrook, on the other hand, hasn't added a victory to his totals since August 28, when he held the Twins to three earned runs on 10 hits over 6 2-3 innings of work. The righthander is 0-2 with a no-decision over his last three starts. Against the Tigers back on August 23 Westbrook tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing five hits on the night.

Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays, 7:07pm ET
Jon Lester (4-0, 4.86 ERA) vs. A.J. Burnett (8-7, 3.42 ERA)

Lester is coming off a poor outing against the Devil Rays in which he surrendered four earned runs on eight hits in just 3 2-3 innings pitched. The lefthander had won three straight starts prior to that game, beating the D-Rays once and the Orioles twice in that span. On the season Lester is still unbeaten with a 4-0 mark, and his ERA sits at 4.86.

Burnett has given up only one earned run over eight innings in each of his past two starts, but he also had to settle for just a no-decision in both of those outings. In fact, the righthander has allowed more than one earned run only once in his past five starts - and it was the only game that he won (versus the Mariners in his start on September 2).

Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05pm ET
Jason Hammel (2-4, 6.13 ERA) vs. John Lackey (16-9, 3.21 ERA)

Hammel has pitched well for the Devil Rays lately. The righthander held the Yankees to one earned run on five hits over five innings back on September 2, limited the Blue Jays to two earned runs on five hits over six innings on September 8, and then surrendered just one earned run on five hits over six innings versus the Mariners on September 13.

Lackey is just 0-1 with two no-decisions over his past three starts, which has hurt him in his quest to get to 20 wins this year. The righthander last grabbed a victory on August 27 versus Seattle, when he tossed a complete-game shutout and allowed just seven hits. Last time out, against the O's, Lackey gave up three earned runs in seven innings.

Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego Padres, 10:05pm ET
Tom Gorzelanny (14-7, 3.45 ERA) vs. Greg Maddux (12-10, 3.91 ERA)

Gorzelanny is quietly up to 14 wins on the season, and he's managed to lower his ERA down to a solid 3.45. The lefthander is 3-0 with two no-decisions over his past five starts, and he only gave up more than three earned runs in one of those outings. Last time out, against Milwaukee, Gorzelanny gave up two earned runs over 6 2-3 innings.

Maddux was on a roll for the Padres - until he faced the Dodgers last week. The veteran righthander gave up six earned runs on 10 hits over just 3 1-3 innings versus Los Angeles on September 13, dropping his record to 12-10 on the season. In his previous five outings Maddux had allowed just eight earned runs over 32 1-3 innings.

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Baseball Today - September 18

SCOREBOARD

Tuesday, Sept. 18
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EDT). Carlos Zambrano starts for the NL Central-leading Cubs, facing off against Aaron Harang.

Wednesday, Sept. 19
L.A. Dodgers at Colorado (8:35 p.m. EDT). Brad Penny tries for win No. 17 in a matchup of NL wild-card contenders.

STARS
Monday

-- Frank Thomas, Blue Jays, hit three home runs to lift Toronto over Boston 6-1.

-- Ryan Howard and Aaron Rowand, Phillies, hit two homers apiece and Philadelphia held off St. Louis 13-11.

-- Casey Blake, Indians, homered in the 11th inning to help Cleveland come from behind to beat Detroit 6-5.

-- Mark DeRosa, Cubs, went 5-for-5 and hit a game-winning single to help Chicago rally past Cincinnati 7-6.

THREE FOR THOMAS

Frank Thomas hit three home runs to lift Toronto over Boston 6-1 on Monday, raising his total to 512 and tying Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews for 18th on the career list. Thomas homered twice off knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, then hit his third against reliever Kyle Snyder. Thomas had three homers one other time -- hitting all of them off Wakefield at Fenway Park on Sept. 15, 1996.

THE YANKS ARE COMING

Hideki Matsui homered to help the New York Yankees defeat Baltimore 8-5 on Monday and trim their deficit in the AL East to 3 1/2 games, their smallest deficit since before play on April 22. AL East-leading Boston lost to Toronto 6-1. The Yankees have won 10 of 12, improving to a season-best 22 games over .500. New York also increased its wild-card lead to 3 1/2 games over Detroit, which lost to Cleveland 6-5.

METS ERRORS

The New York Mets dropped their fourth consecutive game on Monday, making four more errors in a 12-4 loss to Washington. Add in their six miscues Sunday, and the Mets set a franchise record with 10 errors over two games. They never had more than eight errors over two games, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

PICKOFFS KING

Kenny Rogers picked Jason Michaels off first base in the sixth inning of Detroit's 6-5 loss to Cleveland on Monday, giving him 91 career pickoffs to tie Mark Langston for the most in the majors since the statistic started being kept in 1974.

BIG INNING

Jermaine Dye, Danny Richar and Josh Fields homered in an 11-run fifth inning and the Chicago White Sox defeated Kansas City 11-3 on Monday. Chicago, which sent 14 men to the plate, had its biggest inning since an 11-run third at St. Louis on June 20 last year. It was the most runs in an inning off Kansas City since an 11-run first at Cleveland on Aug. 13 last year.

IMPENETRABLE PADRES

Rookie Jack Cassel and three relievers combined on San Diego's 20th shutout on Monday -- tops in the majors and a franchise record. Cassel, making his second career start and fourth appearance, allowed eight hits over six innings in the 3-0 win over Pittsburgh.

SPEAKING

"How about that? Maybe in Little League, but I've never seen a game end like that. That was pretty fun." -- Minnesota's Torii Hunter, after the Twins beat Texas in the ninth inning on an Ian Kinsler error. Kinsler had a 50-game errorless streak heading into play on Monday.

SEASONS
Sept. 18

1908 -- Bob Rhoads of the Indians pitched a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox for a 2-1 victory in Cleveland.

1930 -- New York pitcher Red Ruffing hit two home runs as the Yankees edged the St. Louis Browns 7-6 in 10 innings.

1954 -- The Cleveland Indians clinched the American League pennant with a 3-2 triumph over the Detroit Tigers.

1963 -- The New York Mets lost their last game at the Polo Grounds to the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-1, in front of a crowd of only 1,752.

1968 -- Ray Washburn threw a 2-0 no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park, one day after the Giants' Gaylord Perry tossed a no-hitter against Washburn's St. Louis Cardinals.

1984 -- The Detroit Tigers clinched the American League East Division with a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, making the Tigers the fourth team in major league history to lead from start to finish. The other three teams were the 1923 New York Giants, 1927 New York Yankees and the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers.

1987 -- Detroit's Darrell Evans became the first 40-year-old player in major league history to hit 30 home runs in a season as the Tigers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6.

1996 -- Roger Clemens equaled his own major league record, fanning 20 batters and pitching a four-hitter to lead Boston over the Detroit Tigers 4-0.

2003 -- Atlanta clinched its 12th straight division title when second-place Florida was mathematically eliminated from the NL East race after a 5-4 loss to Philadelphia. The record title streak started in 1991, when the Braves won the NL West. They moved to the East Division in 1994 and trailed Montreal by six games when the strike stopped the season in August.

2005 -- The Texas Rangers set a major league record for home runs at home when David Dellucci, Alfonso Soriano and Rod Barajas connected against Seattle in an 8-6 victory. Barajas' homer in the fourth gave Texas 150 homers at Ameriquest Field, one more than Colorado hit at Coors Field in 1996.

2006 -- Jeff Baker hit a pair of three-run homers and Garrett Atkins added six RBIs to lead Colorado to a 20-8 rout of San Francisco.

2006 -- The Los Angeles Dodgers hit four consecutive homers in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game and Nomar Garciaparra's two-run homer in the 10th lifted Los Angeles to an 11-10 victory over the San Diego Padres. It was the fourth time a team hit four consecutive homers and the first since May 2, 1964, when the Minnesota Twins accomplished the feat against Kansas City in the 11th inning.

Today's birthday: Kevin Thompson 28.

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MLB
Dunkel


Tuesday, September 18


LA Dodgers at Colorado
In the first game of a doubleheader, the Dodgers will look for another strong performance from Chad Billingsley, who is 4-0 with a 1.64 ERA over his last five starts. Billingsley has been equally strong on the road this season, posting a 7-2 mark and 2.61 ERA. He'll face tough opposition in the Rockies Jeff Francis, who is just two wins shy of tying the team's single-season record. But Francis is coming off one of his worst outings of the season as he gave up eight runs in only 3 1/3 innings against the Phillies on Thursday. The Dodgers look like a good pick to take advantage as an underdog (+112) according to Dunkel, which has Los Angeles favored straight up by 2. Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+112). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Game 901-902: NY Mets at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Maine) 13.671; Washington (Hanrahan) 14.831
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 11
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-157); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+149); Over

Game 903-904: Florida at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Seddon) 14.255; Atlanta (Reyes) 15.514
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-140); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-140); Over

Game 905-906: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Harang) 15.800; Chicago Cubs (Zambrano) 14.992
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-140); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+132); N/A

Game 907-908: Milwaukee at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Sheets) 17.016; Houston (Paulino) 14.589
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 2 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-160); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-160); Over

Game 909-910: Philadelphia at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.740; St. Louis (Wellemeyer) 13.715
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2; 11
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 911-912: LA Dodgers at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Wells) 15.758; Colorado (Redman) 14.753
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Colorado (-110); 11
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+102); Under

Game 913-914: San Francisco at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 14.727; Arizona (Owings) 15.324
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Arizona (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-150); Over

Game 915-916: Pittsburgh at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Gorzelanny) 14.094; San Diego (Maddux) 15.654
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-140); Over

Game 917-918: Boston at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lester) 15.376; Toronto (Burnett) 16.244
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-115); Under

Game 919-920: Baltimore at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Leicester) 14.669; NY Yankees (Mussina) 16.307
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-242); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-242); Over

Game 921-922: Detroit at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 16.419; Cleveland (Westbrook) 16.185
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-115); Under

Game 923-924: Chicago White Sox at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Floyd) 15.535; Kansas City (Meche) 14.522
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-141); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+133); Under

Game 925-926: Texas at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Millwood) 15.072; Minnesota (Silva) 14.731
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+112); Over

Game 927-928: Seattle at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Weaver) 14.505; Oakland (Gaudin) 14.410
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-136); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+128); Over

Game 929-930: Tampa Bay at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Hammel) 15.034; LA Angels (Lackey) 16.623
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-252); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-252); Over

Game 931-932: LA Dodgers at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 16.553; Colorado (Francis) 14.619
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Colorado (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+112); Over

[Kaptain]

09/18/07
01:07 AM Injuries
MLB
Tuesday: Rockies 2B Kazuo Matsui (.291; hamstring) is questionable; Nationals 1B Dmitri Young (.323; head) is questionable.

09/18/07
01:06 AM Injuries
MLB
Tuesday: Red Sox 1B Kevin Youkilis (.288; wrist) is questionable and LF Manny Ramirez (.292; oblique) is doubtful.

09/18/07
12:56 AM Boxscore
MLB
Padres Mike Cameron (knee) returned on Monday and had an RBI double and a walk.

09/18/07
12:54 AM Injuries
MLB
D-Rays OF Carl Crawford probably won't play at all against the Angels after straining his left groin Sunday.

09/18/07
12:52 AM Lineup Alert
MLB
Rangers SP Kason Gabbard has been scratched from his start Wednesday due to forearm soreness.

09/18/07
12:51 AM Injury Alert
MLB
Marlins SP Sergio Mitre (arm) might not pitch again this season.

09/18/07
12:50 AM Coach's Call
MLB
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa wouldn't name a starter for Tuesday, but he indicated that Todd Wellemeyer could be the choice.

09/18/07
12:48 AM Info Alert
MLB
Astros 2B Craig Biggio went 0-for-4 on Monday and is batting .167 in September

09/18/07
12:47 AM Boxscore
MLB
Tigers SP Kenny Rogers held the Indians to two runs and five hits over seven innings in a no-decision Monday.

09/18/07
12:46 AM Boxscore
MLB
Orioles SP Daniel Cabrera took his AL-leading 17th loss after giving up six runs in five innings Monday.

09/18/07
12:45 AM Boxscore
MLB
Reds RP David Weathers blew a save and took the loss after failing to retire any of the five Cubs he faced on Monday.


09/18/07
12:44 AM Lineups
MLB
Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz will make his first start since his no-hitter this Wednesday.

09/18/07
12:43 AM Boxscore
MLB
Ryan Howard had a solo homer and a grand slam Monday as the Phillies held on to beat the Cardinals 13-11.


09/18/07
12:39 AM News Alert
NFL
Roger Goodell lifted the suspensions of five players including: Chiefs DE Jared Allen and former 49er WR Antonio Bryant.

09/18/07
12:34 AM News Alert
NFL
Titans defensive backs coach Chuck Cecil was arrested on DUI charges over the weekend.

09/18/07
12:31 AM Info Alert
NFL
Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander will continue to wear a cast on his wrist.

09/18/07
12:30 AM Injury Alert
NFL
Redskins G Randy Thomas suffered a torn tricep during Monday's game.


09/18/07
12:28 AM Coach's Call
NFL
Chiefs coach Herm Edwards confirmed that Damon Huard will remain the team's starting quarterback.

09/18/07
12:27 AM Injury Alert
NFL
Eagles FS Brian Dawkins suffered a neck injury during Monday's game.

09/18/07
12:26 AM Boxscore
NFL
Redskins QB Jason Campbell was 16-of-29 for 209 yards with one touchdown and one interception Monday night.

09/18/07
12:24 AM Boxscore
NFL
Eagles QB Donovan McNabb completed 28-of-46 passes for 240 yards Monday night.

09/17/07
08:17 PM Coach's Call
NFL
Ravens coach Brian Billick accused the Jets of using an "illegal" ploy to draw Baltimore offside during Sunday's game.

09/17/07
08:00 PM Info Alert
NFL
Falcons have signed K Morten Andersen.

09/17/07
07:59 PM News Alert
NFL
Falcons will meet with free agent QB Byron Leftwich and could sign him as soon as Tuesday according to reports.

09/17/07
07:35 PM Injuries
MLB
Cardinals SP Mark Mulder is likely to undergo an MRI this week because of continued problems with his sore shoulder.

09/17/07
07:34 PM Injury Alert
MLB
Blue Jays 1B Lyle Overbay (remove screws from broken hand) is expected to be done for the season.

09/17/07
06:45 PM Injuries
NFL
49ers RB Frank Gore strained his leg in Week 2, but is expected to be ready for Sunday.

09/17/07
06:25 PM Lineups
NFL
Ravens WR Mark Clayton (foot) will resume to starting this week.

09/17/07
06:24 PM Lineups
NFL
Raiders QB Josh McCown (foot) will keep his starting job.

09/17/07
05:40 PM Injuries
CFB
Texas WR Limas Sweed was walking with a limp and is now probable for this week.

09/17/07
05:26 PM Coach's Call
NFL
Falcons coach Bobby Petrino publicly questioned the confidence of Joey Harrington during today's press conference.

09/17/07
05:21 PM Injuries
NFL
Texans WR Andre Johnson (knee sprain) is being called doubtful for Sunday's game.

09/17/07
04:59 PM News Alert
CFB
Texas WR Billy Pittman, LB Sergio Kindle, and DE Henry Melton have been reinstated and should be available to play Saturday.

09/17/07
04:55 PM Injury Alert
NFL
The Giants say WR Steve Smith (fractured shoulder blade) will be out at least two weeks.

09/17/07
04:54 PM Injury Alert
NFL
Giants DL Adrian Awasom (back) will miss the remainder of the season.

09/17/07
04:53 PM Injuries
NFL
Giants WR Plaxico Burress has a sprained left pinky finger in addition to his sprained ankle, which will limit him this week in practice.

09/17/07
04:52 PM Lineups
NFL
Bengals WR Tab Perry (hamstring strain) has been ruled out for Week 3.

09/17/07
04:43 PM Coach's Call
NFL
Ravens coach Brian Billick said that he fully expects QB Steve McNair (groin) to start Sunday against the Cardinals.

09/17/07
04:42 PM Injury Alert
NFL
Ravens DE Trevor Pryce will miss at least three weeks with a fractured wrist.

09/17/07
04:29 PM Injuries
NFL
Bills TE Kevin Everett (spinal cord) continues to show signs of neurological improvement.

09/17/07
03:22 PM News Alert
NBA
The NBA reinstated referee Joey Crawford, who had been suspended indefinitely by the league this past spring.


09/17/07
02:17 PM Info Alert
NFL
Jets QB Kellen Clemens is not believed to stay the starter according to the New York Daily News.

09/17/07
02:15 PM Coach's Call
NFL
Lions coach Rod Marinelli characterized QB Jon Kitna's concussion as "very mild" during today's press conference.

09/17/07
02:14 PM Coach's Call
NFL
Vikings coach Brad Childress said QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin strain) is "beat up pretty good," but he'll start in Week 3 if healthy.

09/17/07
02:12 PM News Alert
NBA
Paul Westhead, WNBA Mercury coach, could be leaving the team to take an assistant coaching position with the SuperSonics.

09/17/07
02:10 PM Injury Alert
NFL
Saints TE Mark Campbell (back) has been placed on injured reserve for the season.

09/17/07
02:05 PM News Alert
CBB
Pittsburgh starting point guard Levance Fields was arrested for assaulting a police officer outside a nightclub over the weekend.

09/17/07
11:51 AM Lineup Alert
MLB
Phillies Cole Hamels will replace J.D. Durbin in the rotation and start Tuesday's game.

09/17/07
11:09 AM News Alert
NFL
Coach Jeff Fisher and the Titans have agreed to an extension through 2011.

09/17/07
11:07 AM Injuries
CFB
LSU QB Matt Flynn is expected to practice this week, but will take it easy on the ankle.


09/17/07
11:03 AM Info Alert
MLB
Matt Garza, who is 0-10 in his career at the Metrodome, is the new holder for the most consecutive home losses in Twins history.

09/17/07
11:02 AM Info Alert
MLB
The Cubs will likely use Steve Trachsel out of the bullpen for the remainder of the season.

09/17/07
11:01 AM Injuries
NFL
Rams QB Marc Bulger reported soreness in his knee and ribs after Sunday's game.

09/17/07
11:00 AM Injuries
NFL
Ravens QB Steve McNair (groin) said "it's too early" to tell whether he will be able to start Week 3.

[Udog]

MLB
Hot Lines


Tuesday, September 18


Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies: (-115, 9)

Chad Billingsley stars in Part 1 of the Dodgers-Rockies doubleheader today in Colorado.

Los Angeles’ hardest working right-hander has pitched near-perfect baseball in his past four starts. During this stretch he is 4-0 with a 1.64 ERA, adding 32 strikeouts over his past 33 innings of work.

The Dodgers, who open a seven-game road swing today, are currently four games behind the NL West lead and two games out of the wild card. Billingsley’s best efforts have come in enemy territory, where he has posted a 7-2 road record this season with an impressive 2.61 ERA away from Dodger Stadium.

Pick: Dodgers +107



Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics: (-135, 9 ½)

After two rough outings to start the month, Oakland’s Chad Gaudin came out in his last start and showed the familiar form that made him one half of the AL’s best pitching duos earlier in the season.

The A’s righty threw six innings and gave up three earned runs against the Texas Rangers last Thursday night.

"I felt positive toward the outing," Gaudin told reporters. "I felt I was in control. I made some good pitches when I needed to and attacked the zone. I was not working under pressure, just laboring a little bit."

Gaudin has been solid against Seattle, going 1-1 with a 3.45 ERA. He tossed a complete game against the M’s back in late July but came out on the losing end of a 4-3 score.

Pick: Athletics -135



Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego Padres: (-145, 7 ½)

Pittsburgh’s got a secret. A dirty little, left-handed secret.

Southpaw pitcher Tom Gorzelanny is one of the best arms in the National League over the past two months, going 5-1 in his last eight starts. During his past five outings, Gorzelanny is 3-0 with a 3.34 ERA.

In addition to his 14 wins this season, Gorzelanny has been the Bucs' best arm on the road – which is something Pittsburgh needs after losing three straight on their current road swing. He is 8-3 away from home this season with a steady 3.31 road ERA.

Pick: Pirates +137

[Udog]

MLB
Streaking Pitchers


Tuesday, September 18


HOT

Chad Billingsley (Los Angeles Dodgers) - The Dodgers continue their campaign for the wild card when Billingsley takes the mound this afternoon for their first game of a doubleheader against the Rockies. The righty is 11-4 with a 3.14 ERA on the season and 4-0 in his last five starts. He led the Dodgers to victory in his last start, a 6-1 win over the Padres, when he gave up five hits in six innings. The Dodgers played under in four of Billingsley's last five starts. Books have set this afternoon's total at 9 ½.

Justin Verlander (Detroit Tigers) - Despite their lead in the AL Central, the Indians are in tough against the Tigers tonight. Books list Detroit as -115 road favorites behind Verlander (17-5, 3.47 ERA), who is looking for his fifth straight win both straight-up and on the moneyline. In his last four starts, the right-hander has allowed just three runs and 26 hits.

COLD

Carlos Silva (Minnesota Twins) - Silva has only three wins in his last 10 starts and will try to avoid back-to-back losses when the Twins host the Rangers tonight at the Metrodome. Silva has a disappointing 6.35 ERA and an 0-1 record in two starts against Texas this season. He is 11-14 with a 4.44 ERA on the season. Despite Silva's poor plate performance, books give the Twins home-park advantage as -122 favorites.

Micah Owings (Arizona Diamondbacks) - A 5-1 start to the season looked promising for the rookie but Owings has since gone 1-7 and hasn't posted in a win in a month. He allowed 19 runs in his last five starts and 12 in his last two and hasn't taken the mound since Sept. 8. The D-Backs are -149 home favorites against the Giants tonight but they've given up the cash in four of Owings' last five starts when they were favored.

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, September 18


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NY METS (83 - 66) at WASHINGTON (67 - 83) - 7:05 PM
JOHN MAINE (R) vs. JOEL HANRAHAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 67-83 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 51-31 (+36.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-37 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-13 (+22.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 17-9 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 64-80 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 42-36 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 186-135 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 96-58 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 43-32 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 26-11 (+14.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY METS are 43-24 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 43-32 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 31-20 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 32-23 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
MAINE is 17-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAINE is 8-0 (+8.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
MAINE is 8-0 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAINE is 11-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-8 (+0.4 Units) against NY METS this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.3 Units)

JOHN MAINE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MAINE is 3-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.010.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.0 units)

JOEL HANRAHAN vs. NY METS since 1997
HANRAHAN is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


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FLORIDA (65 - 85) at ATLANTA (77 - 73) - 7:35 PM
CHRIS SEDDON (L) vs. JO-JO REYES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 65-85 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 62-85 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 48-65 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 36-48 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 14-8 (+11.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
FLORIDA is 78-66 (+33.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
FLORIDA is 223-237 (+37.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ATLANTA is 77-73 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 39-36 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 6-13 (-10.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 77-70 (-6.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 55-54 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 46-55 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 35-40 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
REYES is 0-7 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
REYES is 0-7 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 8-8 (+3.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
12 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.9 Units)

CHRIS SEDDON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

JO-JO REYES vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.


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CINCINNATI (68 - 82) at CHICAGO CUBS (79 - 72) - 8:05 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 415-470 (+55.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 355-419 (+38.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 104-100 (+6.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 311-349 (+45.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 24-19 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HARANG is 23-8 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 12-2 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 10-3 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 7-1 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 23-8 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 8-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 13-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 12-4 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 12-5 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 79-72 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 40-36 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-9 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 79-72 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 335-320 (-74.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 39-40 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 111-115 (-27.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ZAMBRANO is 5-10 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 7-12 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 5-10 (-11.1 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
CINCINNATI is 7-6 (+3.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HARANG is 7-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.59 and a WHIP of 1.270.
His team's record is 9-4 (+9.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+3.9 units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 9-8 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.365.
His team's record is 11-10 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-12. (-4.6 units)


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MILWAUKEE (77 - 72) at HOUSTON (65 - 85) - 8:05 PM
BEN SHEETS (R) vs. FELIPE PAULINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 77-72 (-3.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-45 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 75-71 (-5.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-50 (-7.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-24 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 2-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 15-27 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-27 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SHEETS is 8-15 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 65-85 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 35-49 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 29-41 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 65-85 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 108-114 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 43-63 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 36-48 (-14.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 12-4 (+7.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)

BEN SHEETS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SHEETS is 10-8 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.221.
His team's record is 11-12 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-11. (-1.9 units)

FELIPE PAULINO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.


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PHILADELPHIA (81 - 69) at ST LOUIS (70 - 79) - 8:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. KIP WELLS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-2 (+2.6 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HAMELS is 2-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

KIP WELLS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WELLS is 5-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.16 and a WHIP of 1.104.
His team's record is 5-2 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)


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LA DODGERS (79 - 70) at COLORADO (77 - 72) - 8:35 PM
DAVID WELLS (L) vs. MARK REDMAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 128-147 (-50.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
COLORADO is 77-72 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 44-30 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 77-69 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 55-50 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 43-34 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 22-16 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
WELLS is 99-62 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 77-50 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 45-31 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 201-119 (+47.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 6-5 (+0.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)

DAVID WELLS vs. COLORADO since 1997
WELLS is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

MARK REDMAN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
REDMAN is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)


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SAN FRANCISCO (67 - 83) at ARIZONA (84 - 67) - 9:40 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (R) vs. MICAH OWINGS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 67-83 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-38 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 67-83 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-59 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-51 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 84-67 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 36-30 (+6.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 46-30 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 84-67 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 64-46 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 61-51 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 41-27 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 610-490 (+88.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 113-135 (-41.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-8 (-0.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.2 Units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

MICAH OWINGS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
OWINGS is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 15.75 and a WHIP of 2.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)


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PITTSBURGH (66 - 84) at SAN DIEGO (82 - 67) - 10:05 PM
TOM GORZELANNY (L) vs. GREG MADDUX (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 31-68 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-56 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 23-6 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 40-41 (-9.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

TOM GORZELANNY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GORZELANNY is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

GREG MADDUX vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MADDUX is 13-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.24 and a WHIP of 1.072.
His team's record is 15-7 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-10. (-3.7 units)


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BOSTON (90 - 61) at TORONTO (75 - 75) - 7:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 52-65 (-22.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-35 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 42-31 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 27-9 (+15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 43-30 (+19.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 17-5 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 66-38 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 41-21 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 75-75 (-5.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 31-43 (-18.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-9 (-0.6 Units) against BOSTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.3 Units)

JON LESTER vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

A.J. BURNETT vs. BOSTON since 1997
BURNETT is 2-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.950.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)


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BALTIMORE (64 - 85) at NY YANKEES (86 - 64) - 7:05 PM
JON LEICESTER (R) vs. MIKE MUSSINA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 64-85 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 56-72 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-50 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 33-64 (-20.8 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.
BALTIMORE is 32-32 (+7.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 298-342 (+30.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 86-64 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 31-29 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY YANKEES are 76-56 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 68-48 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 105-76 (-20.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MUSSINA is 11-14 (-22.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -225 to -250 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MUSSINA is 9-12 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MUSSINA is 45-35 (-32.4 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)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 8-5 (+6.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

JON LEICESTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE MUSSINA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MUSSINA is 9-6 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.251.
His team's record is 11-9 (-8.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-11. (-5.3 units)


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DETROIT (83 - 68) at CLEVELAND (88 - 62) - 7:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 57-54 (-8.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 88-62 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 44-23 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 187-140 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 48-30 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 42-34 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 24-13 (+10.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 20-11 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 76-56 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 126-87 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 19-11 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
VERLANDER is 40-21 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 42-21 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 332-293 (-63.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 10-6 (+3.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.7 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VERLANDER is 3-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.31 and a WHIP of 1.511.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.9 units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. DETROIT since 1997
WESTBROOK is 4-8 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.53 and a WHIP of 1.559.
His team's record is 6-10 (-6.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-9. (-3.5 units)


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CHI WHITE SOX (65 - 85) at KANSAS CITY (64 - 85) - 8:10 PM
GAVIN FLOYD (R) vs. GIL MECHE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-85 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 72-81 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 58-78 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 95-101 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-39 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 64-85 (+0.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 114-167 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 95-129 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 95-125 (+25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 130-112 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 62-43 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 196-139 (+43.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 158-108 (+31.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 11-27 (-14.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MECHE is 2-9 (-8.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 29-43 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-3 (+5.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

GIL MECHE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MECHE is 5-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.405.
His team's record is 6-5 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-2.0 units)


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TEXAS (70 - 80) at MINNESOTA (73 - 77) - 8:10 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. CARLOS SILVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 20-38 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILLWOOD is 3-11 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 98-69 (+21.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 70-80 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 15-9 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
TEXAS is 49-56 (+5.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 73-77 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 38-38 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-40 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
MINNESOTA is 47-52 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-43 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-2 (+2.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.9 Units)

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MILLWOOD is 0-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.16 and a WHIP of 1.789.
His team's record is 2-5 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.7 units)

CARLOS SILVA vs. TEXAS since 1997
SILVA is 2-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.425.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)


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SEATTLE (79 - 70) at OAKLAND (74 - 78) - 10:05 PM
JEFF WEAVER (R) vs. CHAD GAUDIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 43-62 (-19.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 217-202 (-73.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
OAKLAND is 80-74 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 79-70 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 39-29 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 74-63 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 59-48 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 46-32 (+16.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WEAVER is 25-19 (+14.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 74-78 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 33-44 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 28-39 (-25.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-22 (-11.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 68-70 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 50-57 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 12-5 (+8.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.0 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JEFF WEAVER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WEAVER is 3-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.37 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 5-6 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

CHAD GAUDIN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GAUDIN is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.320.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)


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TAMPA BAY (63 - 88) at LA ANGELS (88 - 62) - 10:05 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 48-110 (-36.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 15-43 (-22.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 11-35 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 43-95 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 43-66 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-79 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 51-116 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 88-62 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 50-25 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA ANGELS are 85-56 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 39-17 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 73-43 (+18.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LACKEY is 60-34 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN LACKEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
LACKEY is 7-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.51 and a WHIP of 1.051.
His team's record is 8-1 (+6.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)


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LA DODGERS (79 - 70) at COLORADO (77 - 72) - 3:05 PM
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 128-147 (-50.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
COLORADO is 77-72 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 31-26 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 44-30 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 77-69 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 58-49 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 43-34 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 22-16 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
FRANCIS is 20-11 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 11-2 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 20-11 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 21-13 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 6-5 (+0.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.814.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
FRANCIS is 3-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 5-3 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.3 units)


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[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, September 18th


National League

NY Mets at Washington, 7:05 EST
John Maine (R) vs. Joel Hanrahan (R)
Maine: 10-0 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
Hanrahan: Washington 6-20 SU at home vs. Mets

Florida at Atlanta, 7:35 EST
Chris Seddon (L) vs. Jo-Jo Reyes (L)
Seddon: Florida 40-19 Over vs. division opponents
Reyes: 0-7 TSR 2nd half of season

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 EST
Aaron Harang (R) vs. Carlos Zambrano (R)
Harang: 10-1 TSR as a road underdog
Zambrano: 5-10 TSR in home starts

Milwaukee at Houston, 8:05 EST
Ben Sheets (R) vs. Woody Williams (R)
Bush: Milwaukee 26-6 SU as a favorite of -150 or more
Williams: Hou 5-1 Over as a home underdog of +125 or more

Philadelphia at St. Louis, 8:10 EST
Cole Hamels (L) vs. Kip Wells (R)
Hamels: 8-1 TSR vs. NL Central
Wells: 0-3 TSR, 10.29 ERA L3 starts

LA Dodgers at Colorado, 8:35 EST Game Two
David Wells (L) vs. Mark Redman (L)
Wells: 66-28 TSR when the total is 10 or higher
Redman: 12-3 Over vs. division opponents

San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 EST
Jonathan Sanchez (L) vs. Micah Owings (R)
Sanchez: San Francisco 14-2 Under off a blown save
Owings: Arizona 14-3 SU revenging a loss as a home favorite

Pittsburgh at San Diego, 10:05 EST
Tom Gorzelanny (L) vs. Greg Maddux (R)
Gorzelanny: Pittsburgh 2-6 SU at San Diego
Maddux: San Diego 12-3 Under at home vs. NL Central


American League

Boston at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Jon Lester (L) vs. AJ Burnett (R)
Lester: Boston 18-4 SU after scoring 1 run or less
Burnett: Toronto 18-5 SU at home vs. lefties

Baltimore at NY Yankees, 7:05 EST
Jon Leicester (R) vs. Mike Mussina (R)
Leicester: Baltimore 5-1 Over at Yankees
Kennedy: 11-14 TSR as a home favorite of -225 to -250

Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 EST
Justin Verlander (R) vs. Jake Westbrook (R)
Verlander: 3-0 TSR, 1.25 ERA L3 starts
Westbrook: 0-3 TSR, 4.34 ERA L3 starts

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:10 EST
Gavin Floyd (R) vs. Gil Meche (R)
Floyd: White Sox 5-1 SU at Kansas City
Meche: 2-9 TSR at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Texas at Minnesota, 8:10 EST
Kevin Millwood (R) vs. Carlos Silva (R)
Millwood: Texas 6-1 Under vs. Minnesota
Silva: Minnesota 1-10 SU off a blown save

Seattle at Oakland, 10:05 EST
Jeff Weaver (R) vs. Chad Gaudin (R)
Weaver: Seattle 6-1 SU at Oakland
Gaudin: Oakland 5-1 Under at home vs. Seattle

Tampa Bay at LA Angels, 10:05 EST
Jason Hammel (R) vs. John Lackey (R)
Hammel: Tampa Bay 10-2 Over at Los Angeles
Lackey: 8-1 TSR, 2.51 ERA vs. Tampa Bay


Write-In Game:

LA Dodgers at Colorado, 3:05 EST Game One
Chad Billingsley (R) vs. Jeff Francis (L)
Billingsley: Dodgers 15-3 Under as a road underdog of +100 to +125
Francis: 11-2 TSR when the total is 9 to 9.5

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NFL
Long Sheet


Week 3


Sunday, September 23rd


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INDIANAPOLIS (2 - 0) at HOUSTON (2 - 0) - 9/23/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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SAN DIEGO (1 - 1) at GREEN BAY (2 - 0) - 9/23/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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MINNESOTA (1 - 1) at KANSAS CITY (0 - 2) - 9/23/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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DETROIT (2 - 0) at PHILADELPHIA (0 - 1) - 9/23/2007, 1:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.


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BUFFALO (0 - 2) at NEW ENGLAND (2 - 0) - 9/23/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 2-2 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MIAMI (0 - 2) at NY JETS (0 - 2) - 9/23/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY JETS is 4-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
NY JETS is 3-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 0) at PITTSBURGH (2 - 0) - 9/23/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.

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


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ARIZONA (1 - 1) at BALTIMORE (1 - 1) - 9/23/2007, 1:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.


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ST LOUIS (0 - 2) at TAMPA BAY (1 - 1) - 9/23/2007, 1:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.


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JACKSONVILLE (1 - 1) at DENVER (2 - 0) - 9/23/2007, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 1-0 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 1-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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CINCINNATI (1 - 1) at SEATTLE (1 - 1) - 9/23/2007, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) off a division game since 1992.

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


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CLEVELAND (1 - 1) at OAKLAND (0 - 2) - 9/23/2007, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-0 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 2-0 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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CAROLINA (1 - 1) at ATLANTA (0 - 2) - 9/23/2007, 4:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 3-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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NY GIANTS (0 - 2) at WASHINGTON (1 - 0) - 9/23/2007, 4:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY GIANTS is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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DALLAS (2 - 0) at CHICAGO (1 - 1) - 9/23/2007, 8:15 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.


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TENNESSEE (1 - 1) at NEW ORLEANS (0 - 2) - 9/24/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 48-71 ATS (-30.1 Units) in home games since 1992.
NEW ORLEANS is 48-71 ATS (-30.1 Units) in home lined games since 1992.

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


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