Wednesday Trends and Indexes 09/19

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Trends and Indexes
Wednesday, September 19

Good Luck on day #262 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 Wednesday

-- Mets blew another 4-0 lead, lost again at RFK, their fifth loss in row, as their lead is now just 1.5 games in NL East.

-- Phillies used hit by Barajas in 14th inning to beat Cards, winning game they used 25 players, eight pitchers in.

-- St Louis used 28 players, 11 pitchers; two starters lasted total of just five innings. Myers blew save in 10th for Phils.

-- Hamels was on 75-pitch limit in his return from DL, but they pinch-hit for him after three innings, 54 pitches.

-- Imagine a Tuesday night in second-to-last week of year for also-ran Cardinals, and 42,170 fans show up? Wow.

-- Game started at 8:00 in east, ended at 1:15am, after all the west coast games had already finished. Lot of baseball.

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Wednesday's List of 13: Our first NFL List of 13............

This is our initial List of 13, ranking NFL teams; the list will change radically week-to-week, especially in the first half of the season. Feel free to make your own list—when you get down to the cut for #13, the choices get a little difficult.

10 teams are 0-2. With our lack of patience in today’s society, coaches are already being fired in the media. Could we wait until baseball season ends to fire football coaches (except for Lloyd Carr)?

13) 49ers—Two division wins by total of four points. Would be higher, had they gained 200 yards in either game.

12) Lions—Beat Raiders/Vikings by total of eight points, but 2-0 is 2-0, especially in the Millen Era.

11) Titans—Won at Jacksonville, running for 282 yards, lost 22-20 to the Colts. Lets see #12 or 13 on this list do either one of those things.

10) Redskins—Allowed one TD in two games, but offense is still shaky.

9) Broncos—Beat Buffalo by a point, Raiders in OT; not sold on Cutler, but they do have a knack for getting production out of obscure RBs.

8) Texans—Addition of Schaub, Green not unlike when Rams added Trent Green and Faulk before ’99 season. Scoring 34 unanswered points at Carolina was impressive.

7) Bears— 14-3 loss at San Diego was more impressive than their win over Chiefs. Why would anyone punt the football to Hester? He is, by far, their best offensive weapon.

6) Packers—Move way up in class this week, as Bolts will stagger into Lambeau. For right now, we still think Chargers are the better team…….

5) Chargers-- ……but they need to start playing better. Had brutal opening pair of games, now that is behind them. Time to unleash LT.

4) Cowboys— Scored 82 points in two games, with 55 of the 82 in second half. QB Romo can move, and uses all his many weapons. Somewhere, O.A. (Bum) Phillips is smiling.

3) Steelers— Lose ugly throwback uniforms. Giants could have had Big Ben without trading a draft pick. Whoops.

2) Patriots— Belichick probably thinks OJ misinterpreted the Nevada statute on assault, kidnapping and armed robbery. His team is playing with chip on its shoulder.

1) Colts—Defending champs, best until someone beats them.

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College Football – Long Sheet

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Thursday, September 20

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TEXAS A&M (3 - 0) at MIAMI (2 - 1) - 9/20/2007, 7:45 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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Friday, September 21

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OKLAHOMA (3 - 0) at TULSA (2 - 0) - 9/21/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 1-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 1-0 straight up against TULSA 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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Saturday, September 22

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SYRACUSE (0 - 3) at LOUISVILLE (2 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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ILLINOIS (2 - 1) at INDIANA (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-0 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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DUKE (1 - 2) at NAVY (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 93-63 ATS (+23.7 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 89-58 ATS (+25.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NAVY is 59-36 ATS (+19.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NAVY is 41-17 ATS (+22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
NAVY is 93-63 ATS (+23.7 Units) in all lined games since 1992.

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


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BAYLOR (2 - 1) at BUFFALO (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 6:00 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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KENT ST (2 - 1) at AKRON (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 1-1 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 1-1 straight up against KENT ST 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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ARMY (1 - 2) at BOSTON COLLEGE (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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MIAMI OHIO (1 - 2) at COLORADO (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 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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BALL ST (2 - 1) at NEBRASKA (2 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 51-27 ATS (+21.3 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) in home games since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 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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AIR FORCE (3 - 0) at BYU (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
BYU is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 2-0 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 2-0 straight up against AIR FORCE 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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WASHINGTON (2 - 1) at UCLA (2 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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


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GEORGIA (2 - 1) at ALABAMA (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
ALABAMA is 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
ALABAMA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
ALABAMA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home lined games 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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FLORIDA (3 - 0) at OLE MISS (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a road favorite 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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NORTHWESTERN (2 - 1) at OHIO ST (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 2-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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PENN ST (3 - 0) at MICHIGAN (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 2-0 straight up against PENN ST 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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TEXAS TECH (3 - 0) at OKLAHOMA ST (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-1 straight up against TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MICHIGAN ST (3 - 0) at NOTRE DAME (0 - 3) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

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


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MEMPHIS (1 - 1) at UCF (1 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 1-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 2-0 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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GEORGIA TECH (2 - 1) at VIRGINIA (2 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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COLORADO ST (0 - 2) at HOUSTON (1 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 4:30 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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ARIZONA (1 - 2) at CALIFORNIA (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 46-72 ATS (-33.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
CALIFORNIA is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 1-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 1-1 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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N ILLINOIS (0 - 3) at IDAHO (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 5:00 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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TEMPLE (0 - 3) at BOWLING GREEN (1 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 16-34 ATS (-21.4 Units) in September games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 1-1 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
BOWLING GREEN is 1-1 straight up against TEMPLE 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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E CAROLINA (1 - 2) at W VIRGINIA (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 2-0 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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IOWA ST (1 - 2) at TOLEDO (0 - 3) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 13-33 ATS (-23.3 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.
TOLEDO is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
TOLEDO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

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


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N CAROLINA (1 - 2) at S FLORIDA (2 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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MARYLAND (2 - 1) at WAKE FOREST (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 straight up against MARYLAND 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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CLEMSON (3 - 0) at NC STATE (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

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


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MARSHALL (0 - 3) at CINCINNATI (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road lined games 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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KENTUCKY (3 - 0) at ARKANSAS (1 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 6:00 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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NEW MEXICO ST (2 - 1) at AUBURN (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as an underdog 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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CONNECTICUT (3 - 0) at PITTSBURGH (2 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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WYOMING (2 - 1) at OHIO U (2 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 3:00 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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RICE (0 - 3) at TEXAS (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.

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


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WASHINGTON ST (2 - 1) at USC (2 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 1-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
USC is 2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON ST 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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S CAROLINA (3 - 0) at LSU (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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


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IOWA (2 - 1) at WISCONSIN (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
WISCONSIN is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 1-1 against the spread versus IOWA over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 1-1 straight up against IOWA 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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SAN JOSE ST (0 - 3) at UTAH ST (0 - 3) - 9/22/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
UTAH ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 2-0 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 1-1 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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SMU (1 - 2) at TCU (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
TCU is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 1-0 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
SMU is 1-0 straight up against TCU 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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PURDUE (3 - 0) at MINNESOTA (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-1 against the spread versus PURDUE over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-1 straight up against PURDUE 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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UTAH (1 - 2) at UNLV (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 37-58 ATS (-26.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

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


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OREGON (3 - 0) at STANFORD (1 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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OREGON ST (2 - 1) at ARIZONA ST (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in road games in September games since 1992.

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


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FLA INTERNATIONAL (0 - 3) at KANSAS (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 49-77 ATS (-35.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

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


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TROY (1 - 2) at LA LAFAYETTE (0 - 3) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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FLA ATLANTIC (2 - 1) at NORTH TEXAS (0 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-0 against the spread versus NORTH TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
FLA ATLANTIC is 2-0 straight up against NORTH TEXAS 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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ARKANSAS ST (1 - 1) at TENNESSEE (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 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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College Football – Short Sheet

NCAAF
Short Sheet

(Partial)

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Thursday, September 20th

Texas A&M at Miami FL, 7:45 ET ESPN
Texas A&M: 7-19 ATS as a road underdog
Miami FL: 12-2 Under in home games


Friday, September 21st

Oklahoma at Tulsa, 8:00 ET ESPN2
Oklahoma: 2-10 ATS off 3+ ATS wins
Tulsa: 7-0 ATS off a non-conference game


Saturday, September 22nd

Syracuse at Louisville, 12:00 ET
Syracuse: 13-27 ATS as a road underdog
Louisville: 9-1 ATS after winning 2 of their last 3 games

Illinois at Indiana, 12:00 ET
Illinois: 3-7 ATS off a road game
Indiana: 8-2 Over off BB wins

Duke at Navy, 1:00 ET
Duke: 1-5 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points
Navy: 19-6 ATS off a loss by 6 points or less

Baylor at Buffalo, 1:00 ET
Baylor: 1-8 ATS off BB games scoring 31+ points
Buffalo: 1-9 Under vs. non-conference opponents

Kent State at Akron, 1:00 ET
Kent State: 9-2 Under after committing 3+ turnovers
Akron: 2-8 ATS off an Over

Army at Boston College, 1:00 ET
Army: 1-6 ATS off 3+ games scoring 14 points or less
Boston College: 6-0 ATS at home off a win

Miami OH at Colorado, 2:00 ET
Miami OH: 14-5 Over in September
Colorado: 5-17 ATS at home off an Under

Ball State at Nebraska, 2:00 ET
Ball State: 10-1 ATS off an Over
Nebraska: 11-3 Over in home games

Air Force at BYU, 3:00 ET
Air Force: 7-0 ATS off a win as a home underdog
BYU: 3-19 ATS off BB road games

Washington at UCLA, 3:30 ET
Washington: 13-6 Over off a home loss
UCLA: 11-3 ATS in home games

Georgia at Alabama, 3:30 ET
Georgia: 10-2 ATS away after scoring 24+ first-half points
Alabama: 2-11 ATS as a home favorite

Florida at Mississippi, 3:30 ET
Florida: 0-7 ATS as a road favorite
Mississippi: 16-6 ATS off BB games forcing 1 or 0 turnovers

Northwestern at Ohio State, 3:30 ET
Northwestern: 1-5 ATS off BB non-conference games
Ohio State: 13-3 ATS vs. conference opponents

Penn State at Michigan, 3:30 ET
Penn State: 7-1 Under after scoring 37+ points
Michigan: 1-5 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers

Texas Tech at Oklahoma State, 3:30 ET
Texas Tech: 44-22 ATS off ATS wins in 2 of their last 3 games
Oklahoma State: 1-5 ATS off BB non-conference games

Michigan State at Notre Dame, 3:30 ET
Michigan State: 10-2 ATS away off BB non-conference games
Notre Dame: 2-11 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Memphis at Central Florida, 3:30 ET
Memphis: 8-17 ATS off a win by 21+ points
Central Florida: 6-0 Under off BB non-conference games

Georgia Tech at Virginia, 3:30 ET
Georgia Tech: 6-1 Under off a home loss by 14+ points
Virginia: 7-17 ATS off BB conference wins

Colorado State at Houston, 4:30 ET
Colorado State: 7-20 ATS off BB non-conference games
Houston: 6-1 Over in the first month of the season

Arizona at California, 5:00 ET
Arizona: 19-35 ATS off an Over
California: 22-9 Under after scoring 37+ points

Northern Illinois at Idaho, 5:00 ET
Northern Illinois: 6-1 Under as an underdog
Idaho: 7-1 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers

Temple at Bowling Green, 6:00 ET
Temple: 16-34 ATS in September
Bowling Green: 6-1 Under after forcing 3+ turnovers

East Carolina at West Virginia, 7:00 ET
East Carolina: 11-2 ATS in road games
West Virginia: 10-2 Over in home games

Iowa State at Toledo, 7:00 ET
Iowa State: 13-33 ATS away playing on artificial turf
Toledo: 18-5 ATS at home in the first half of the season

North Carolina at South Florida, 7:00 ET
North Carolina: 8-2 Under off an Over
South Florida: 12-4 ATS in September

Maryland at Wake Forest, 7:00 ET
Maryland: 1-8 ATS in September
Wake Forest: 9-2 Under in September

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College Football – Points of Interest

NCAAF

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

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College Football – Thursday Match-up

NCAAF

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Thursday night lights: Texas A&M at Miami
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The matchup: Texas A&M Aggies at Miami Hurricanes

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET from the Orange Bowl

The line: Miami -2 ½, total 48 points

The forecast: South Florida will likely be swept by scattered showers on Thursday night with a 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms as well. There won’t be much in the way of wind and the temperature will be about 80 degrees at kickoff, dropping slightly through the game.

Key injuries

Texas A&M: Starting fullback Chris Alexander will be back on the field after missing A&M’s last game against Louisiana-Monroe.

Miami: The Hurricanes defense, which already lost linebackers Glenn Cook and Romeo Davis in the summer, will likely be without safety Lovon Ponder on Thursday night as well. Backup guard Orlando Franklin is questionable after suffering a leg injury against Florida Atlantic last Saturday.

Three reasons why Texas A&M can cover

1. The Aggies don’t let go of the ball: Texas A&M led the entire nation in time of possession last year and tied for second in fewest turnovers. With all of the key pieces in their loaded backfield back in 2007, the Aggies can count on more of the same ball-control game.

2. Red-zone efficiency: The Aggies also led the nation by scoring in all 20 possessions within the red zone. Texas A&M’s quality of opponents in the first three weeks has been a little lacking, but 270-pound Jovorskie Lane can score against anyone, especially with the push A&M’s line provides. Quarterback Stephen McGee and tailback Mike Goodson are excellent foils in the Aggies’ option attack.

3. The Big 12 has already asserted itself against the Canes: Miami was embarrassed 51-13 by Oklahoma less than two weeks ago, a game in which the Hurricanes were outgained 411 yards to 139. Texas A&M visited the Sooners less than a year ago and lost 17-16, outgaining Oklahoma in the process and covering the spread as 2 ½-point underdogs.

Three reasons why Miami can cover

1. Miami should be able to move the ball: The fact that the Aggies let Fresno State score 29 second-half points at Kyle Field two weeks ago is disconcerting and the 27-7 halftime score against Louisiana-Monroe last Saturday hid the fact that the Warhawks had gained 210 yards of offense by that point. Javarris James and Graig Cooper are the best backs A&M have faced since Marshawn Lynch in last winter’s Holiday Bowl, a game the Aggies lost 45-10.

2. Hurricanes finally going vertical: Quarterback Kyle Wright completed only 10 passes against Florida International last Saturday, but they went for 224 yards. Wright’s 80-yard strike to Lance Leggett was the Canes’ first real success in 2007 at opening the passing game up and Wright regularly hooked up with Darnell Jenkins downfield as well. No one would appreciate an improved passing game more than James and Cooper, who the Sooners ganged up on in Norman two weeks ago.

3. Texas A&M doesn’t travel well against big schools: Since Dennis Franchione took over at A&M in 2003, the Aggies have faced six non-conference BCS schools away from College Station. They’re 1-5 straight-up in those games and 0-6 against the spread. Texas A&M’s sole win among the half-dozen games was a 28-24 squeaker over Army in 2006, a neutral-site game in which Texas A&M was a 28-point favorite.

Cool stat of the day

The Palm Beach Post reports that the Hurricanes, going back to the 2005 Peach Bowl, have lost seven of eight games against ranked opponents. Six of those eight games came against teams ranked 11-25, as the Aggies are going into Thursday night’s game.

On the plus side, the only win in the bunch came in the Canes’ last home game against a ranked foe, a 17-14 triumph over Boston College in another Thursday night game last November. Miami covered as a 3-point home underdog.

Key quote

“I love playing on the road because I'm an underdog type of guy,” senior offensive guard Kirk Elder told Texas A&M’s The Battalion.

“There's nothing greater than walking into a stadium and having 50,000 people cussing your name. Nothing like walking into a stadium and having an 8-year-old kid flip you off.”

Pick: Aggies +2 ½

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National Football League – Long Sheet

NFL
Long Sheet


Week 3

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Sunday, September 23

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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
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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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
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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ST LOUIS (0 - 2) at TAMPA BAY (1 - 1) - 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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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
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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Monday, September 24

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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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National Football League - Short Sheet

NFL
Short Sheet

Week 3

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Sunday, September 23rd

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Indianapolis at Houston, 1:00 ET
Indianapolis: 7-1 Under in September
Houston: 7-17 ATS off a win

San Diego at Green Bay, 1:00 ET
San Diego: 7-2 ATS off a loss
Green Bay: 9-2 Under off a win

Minnesota at Kansas City, 1:00 ET
Minnesota: 1-7 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Kansas City: 7-0 Under in September

Detroit at Philadelphia, 1:00 ET
Detroit: 8-15 ATS off a win by 3 points or less
Philadelphia: 24-11 ATS vs. NFC North opponents

Buffalo at New England, 1:00 ET
Buffalo: 8-2 Under in the first month of the season
New England: 6-1 ATS after scoring 35+ points

Miami at NY Jets, 1:00 ET
Miami: 2-10 ATS vs. division opponents
NY Jets: 10-3 ATS after scoring 14 points or less

San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 1:00 ET
San Francisco: 5-10 ATS vs. AFC North opponents
Pittsburgh: 14-2 Over in home games

Arizona at Baltimore, 1:00 ET
Arizona: 5-1 Over off BB ATS wins
Baltimore: 5-11 ATS off a home game

St. Louis at Tampa Bay, 1:00 ET
St. Louis: 12-30 ATS away off an Under
Tampa Bay: 6-0 Under off a win by 10+ points

Jacksonville at Denver, 4:05 ET
Jacksonville: 12-2 Over with a line of +3 to -3
Denver: 1-8 ATS in home games

Cincinnati at Seattle, 4:05 ET
Cincinnati: 6-0 ATS away after scoring 30+ points
Seattle: 8-21 ATS off a division loss by 7 points or less

Cleveland at Oakland, 4:05 ET
Cleveland: 6-0 ATS after allowing 30+ points
Oakland: 3-11 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

Carolina at Atlanta, 4:15 ET
Carolina: 28-14 Under in the first month of the season
Atlanta: 9-23 ATS at home after allowing 14 points or less

NY Giants at Washington, 4:15 ET
NY Giants: 6-2 ATS off a home loss by 21+ points
Washington: 6-1 Over at home vs. NY Giants

Dallas at Chicago, 8:15 ET NBC
Dallas: 5-1 Over in September
Chicago: 7-1 ATS off BB Unders

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Monday, September 24th

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Tennessee at New Orleans, 8:30 ET ESPN
Tennessee: 12-3 ATS as an underdog
New Orleans: 22-9 Under off BB road games

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National Football League – Points of Interest

NFL

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Points of Interest
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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
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
05:26 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
04:55 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
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
02:10 PM Injury Alert
NFL
Saints TE Mark Campbell (back) has been placed on injured reserve for the season.

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
11:01 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.

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Major League Soccer

MLS
Previews and Picks

This week’s MLS preview and picks

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Los Angeles Galaxy at Real Salt Lake (+180, draw +220, +180)
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 9 p.m. ET

In truth, the Galaxy’s season ended weeks ago in the midst of their five-game losing streak. The 3-1 loss at the hands of Houston Dynamo on Sunday was just another nail in the coffin. But they can still play for pride, and the Galaxy will see the trip to Salt Lake City as a good chance at their first away win of the season.

Unfortunately for the visitors, Real Salt Lake are one of the most improved teams in the league. The club signed three top young Argentineans prospects last month and immediately picked up three wins – against Houston, Kansas and Los Angeles.

Most impressive about Real is their never-say-die spirit. Much like the Galaxy, their chances of making the playoffs are remote, but they battle hard in every game and haven't been blown out by any opponent since a 4-0 loss to Chivas back in April.

The Galaxy cannot say the same. Their second-half performance against Houston on Sunday was nothing short of a disgrace and they have now conceded three goals or more in five of their last eight games.

Real managed an away win in L.A. just a few weeks ago, and it can do the double with a home win on Wednesday.

Pick: Real Salt Lake +125



Chicago Fire at FC Dallas (+300, draw +220, -120)
Thursday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. ET

FC Dallas were leaders in the Western Division several times this season, but a recent dip in form has seen them drop to third place. They are still in good shape to make the playoffs but need to return to winning ways against Chicago on Thursday.

Dallas has dropped three of its last four league games mainly because of the defensive frailty that has hampered its progress all season. The Texans have conceded 35 times in 25 games this year, with eight of those goals coming in their last three outings.

While the Dallas attack is one of the league’s most experienced – boasting players like Denilson and Kenny Cooper – its defense is one of the least experienced.

The oldest defender Dallas had on the field in Sunday’s 4-2 loss against New England was 25. Only one of the team's backs had played in MLS for more than two seasons.

That inexperience could once again cost Dallas points when it faces a Chicago side with one of the hottest attacks in the league. The Fire have won four of their last eight games (with two ties) and their new-look offense featuring Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Paolo Wanchope and Chad Barrett is capable of banging goals in the goals against the Texans.

Pick: Chicago Fire +300

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Major League Soccer

MLS

Wednesday, September 19

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MLS – Additional Previews
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MLS Preview

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007 (All Times Eastern)

Los Angeles (4-13-5) at Real Salt Lake (4-13-7), 9 p.m.

Salt Lake City, UT - The Los Angeles Galaxy continue their whirl-wind tour of Major League Soccer cities Wednesday when they play Real Salt Lake at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

The match will be the Galaxy's 11th in league play since Aug. 5, with the MLS schedule maker hoping to give every market in the country a chance to see David Beckham and the his L.A. teammates. That hasn't been the case as the English superstar has been out with a knee injury since the SuperLiga final on Aug. 29, as well as a host of other Galaxy players being in and out of the lineup with various injuries.

"We have a game on Wednesday. I know that. It's on the schedule. We have to go and obviously get a win," Galaxy coach Frank Yallop said after his team's 3-1 loss Sunday to Houston.

Yallop is just trying to get through his team's final eight games, with realistic chances of making the playoffs slipping away loss by loss. The Galaxy have lost eight of their last nine league fixtures and are currently last in the league with just 17 points.

"Talk about a long year - I keep saying that, but we are so naive in certain spots," Yallop said of his team giving up two goals on suspect plays to Houston. "We are so naive with our fight and our will to do better. We just expect that another goal has gone in and guys just don't take responsibility. A lot of times, you have to make sure that you feel like something is your fault, and a lot of guys don't. They think that the players think that maybe they could have done in a situation, but they don't take responsibility and that's difficult."

"I've worked with Frank for the (Canadian) national team and in San Jose," Houston head coach Dominic Kinnear said. "He just has to keep his head up. I feel for him because I know the quality of coach he is and he doesn't deserve to get all these losses."

Real Salt Lake isn't in much better shape, just two points clear of the Galaxy in the Western table, but have been showing signs of life after some late season roster moves.

They are coming off a 0-0 tie at Toronto FC, but feel good after forward Fabian Espindola received a red card in the first half of the contest and the team was still hung on for the point on the road.

"We put ourselves in a tough position getting that red card in the first half and we were 60 minutes down a man, but that said we showed a lot of character a lot of fight, and we got out of here with a result," RSL forward Alecko Eskandarian said.

TFC actually peppered goalkeeper Nick Rimando with a team record in shots and shots on goal in an effort to break out of their league-record goalless streak, but the veteran goalkeeper stopped all shots in one of his more impressive performances of the season.

"That's what happens when you go a man down," Rimando said of the number of shots he faced. "You've got to expect that it's going to be a battle and that's what it was. They came after us, you know their fans are amazing, they gave them a little boost and they had their chances but we fought and we came out with a point, on an away game, playing here in Toronto and that's big for us."

"They were knocking on the door all day, and searching for that elusive goal," RSL defender Eddie Pope said. "And, went down a man - our backs were against the wall and they just came at us. Certainly we could have crumbled at some point and given up a goal at some point, but we held together, stuck together we were able to fight, scratch ... all that stuff and get out of here with a point."

That is exactly what L.A. will be trying to do Wednesday in an effort to climb out of the Western basement.

After Wednesday's match, the Galaxy host FC Dallas on Sunday while Real Salt lake hosts Colorado a day earlier.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Wednesday, September 19

Hot Pitchers
-- Pelfrey is 2-0, 2.38 in his last couple starts.
-- Cubs won last four Lilly starts, scoring 31 runs. Shearn is 3-0, 3.38 in four starts for the Reds.
-- Phillies won three of last four Moyer starts. Wainwright has a 2.27 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Fogg is 2-1, 3.27 in his last four starts.
-- Dodgers won six of last eight Penny starts.
-- Arizona is 13-3 in last sixteen Davis starts. Zito has 1.98 RA in his last six starts.
-- Snell has 2.25 RA in his last three starts.

-- Indians won last four Sabathia starts (3-0, 2.10).
-- Seattle won seven of last eight Hernandez starts.
-- Burres is 2-0, 4.50 in his last three starts. Bronx won eight of last nine Pettitte starts.
-- Buchholz pitched no-hitter in his last start (18 days ago).
-- Rangers won six of last eight Padilla starts.
-- Bannister has 2.82 RA in his last eleven starts. White Sox won last four Contreras starts, scoring 26 runs.

Cold Pitchers
-- Nationals lost four of last five Chico starts.
-- James has 6.88 RA in his last seven starts. Marlins lost 11 of last 13 Willis starts.
-- Gutierrez allowed six runs in five IP in his only '07 start, a 6-5 loss vs Washington. Bush has 8.83 RA in his last four starts.
-- Young is 0-4, 5.79 in his last seven starts.

-- Tigers are 8-17 in last 25 Robertson starts.
-- Meyer has 16.20 RA in two starts for the A's.
-- Angels lost six of last nine Santana starts. Devil Rays will skip Shields, using Howell (0-4, 9.19 in last seven starts) Madden is former Angel bench coach-- is he doing friends in Anaheim big favor by skipping Shields? People in Cleveland, Boston can't be real happy, since Shields is a quality pitcher.
-- Litsch is 0-3, 11.12 in his last three starts.
-- Garza is 0-2, 10.20 in his last three starts.


Totals
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Florida games.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Washington games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Cincinnati games.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven games at Minute Maid Park.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine St Louis games.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Penny starts.
-- Under is 9-3 in last twelve San Francisco games.
-- Over is 4-1 in last five Young starts.

-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Boston road games.
-- Over is 6-2 in Baltimore's last eight games.
-- Under is 7-4 in Tigers' last eleven games.
-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Texas road games.
-- Under is 15-4 in Royals' last nineteen home games.
-- Over is 9-1 in last nine Oakland games.
-- Over is 8-2 in Santana's last ten starts.


Hot Teams
-- Nationals won eight of their last ten home games.
-- Phillies won last six games, scoring 50 runs.
-- Cubs won seven of their last nine games.
-- Braves won four of their last five games.
-- Brewers won last four games, allowing six runs.
-- Colorado won last three games, scoring 25 runs.
-- Padres won eleven of their last thirteen home games.

-- Bronx won eleven of its last thirteen games.
-- Toronto won three of its last four games.
-- Indians won eight of their last ten games. Tigers won ten of their last fourteen games, but lost last two.
-- Mariners won five of their last seven games.
-- Angels won three of their last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost their last five games, allowing thirty-nine runs.
-- Marlins lost last three games, allowing 28 runs.
-- Reds lost six of their last eight road games.
-- Astros lost eleven of their last fourteen games.
-- Cardinals lost twelve of their last thirteen games.
-- Dodgers lost last three games, allowing 18 runs.
-- Giants lost eight of their last ten road games. Arizona lost three of its last five games.
-- Pirates lost ten of their last thirteen road games.

-- Orioles lost 21 of their last 27 games.
-- Red Sox lost four of their last five games.
-- Royals lost ten of their last thirteen games. White Sox lost 14 of their last 17 road games.
-- Minnesota lost seven of last nine home games. Rangers lost eight of their last nine games overall.
-- A's lost last three games, allowing 23 runs.
-- Tampa Bay lost six of its last eight games.


Umpires
-- NY-Wsh-- Over is 6-2 in last eight Fairchild games.
-- Fla-Atl-- Favorite won six of last seven Iassogna games.
-- Mil-Hst-- Underdog is 5-3 in last eight Tschida games.
-- Cin-Chi-- Favorites won last six Marquez games.
-- Phil-StL-- Over is 9-2 in last eleven Montague games.
-- LA-Col-- Underdog is 4-2 in last six Cederstrom games.
-- SF-Ariz-- Favorite won last five Barrett games.
-- Pitt-SD-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Everitt games.

-- Det-Clev-- Seven of last nine Darling games stayed under.
-- Sea-A's-- Underdog is 4-3 in last seven Holbrook games.
-- TB-LA-- Favorite won last five Runge games.
-- Blt-NY-- Under is 6-0-1 in last seven Fletcher games.
-- Bos-Tor-- Four of last five Hickox games went over total.
-- Chi-KC-- Visitor won last nine Hoye games.
-- Tex-Min-- All four Dimuro games stayed under the total.

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB


Wednesday, September 19

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Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians (12:05 PM ET)

Detroit starter Nate Robertson is 2-4 with a 4.70 ERA in 14 career starts versus Cleveland. The left-hander is 0-1 with a 3.72 ERA against the Tribe in three starts this season, giving up eight earned runs and 20 hits over 19 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: INDIANS
Robertson has seen better days on the road, going 3-8 with a 5.54 ERA in 12 starts. The Tigers have lost five of his last six starts away from Comerica Park, being outscored 28-23 in the process. EDGE: INDIANS
Cleveland’s C.C. Sabathia is a rock solid 10-4 with a 3.16 ERA in 18 home starts this season. The Indians have won his last two starts at Jacobs Field, but they’ve won by just a single run in both games. SLIGHT EDGE: INDIANS
Sabathia holds a 2-1 record against the Tigers this season, but he’s been blasted for 17 earned runs and 33 hits over 25 1/3 innings. Detroit is hitting .311 against him this season. SLIGHT EDGE: TIGERS


Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays (7:07 PM ET)

Boston right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is 3-1 with a 5.18 ERA in four starts against Toronto. He picked up a 13-10 victory over the Blue Jays on September 3, giving up seven earned runs and 10 hits over 5 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: RED SOX
The Red Sox have lost Matsuzaka’s last four starts away from Fenway Park. The Japanese-import has allowed 13 earned runs and 12 hits over his last nine innings of work on the road. EDGE: BLUE JAYS
Toronto’s Jesse Litsch has an even 1-1 record and 7.20 ERA in two career starts versus Boston. He lasted just 3 1/3 innings against the Red Sox three starts back, giving up seven runs and seven hits in the process. EDGE: RED SOX
Litsch has struggled mightily this month, going 0-3 with a highly-inflated 11.12 ERA. Opponents are hitting .396 against him in September, allowing 14 earned runs and 21 hits over 11 1/3 innings. EDGE: RED SOX


Florida Marlins at Atlanta Braves (7:35 PM ET)

Florida’s Dontrelle Willis is 6-5 with a 4.92 ERA in 18 career starts versus Atlanta. He’s 2-1 with a 5.48 ERA in four starts against the Braves this season, but has given up five home runs in just 23 innings of work. SLIGHT EDGE: MARLINS
Willis has had a nightmare of a second half, going 2-8 with a 6.30 ERA in 13 starts. Opposing hitters are batting .340 against him since the All-Star break, after managing just a .279 average against him in the first half. EDGE: BRAVES
Atlanta left-hander Chuck James is 2-1 with a 1.54 ERA in four career games versus Florida. He picked up a victory in his lone start against them in 2007, giving up just a single run and four hits over 6 2/3 innings. EDGE: BRAVES
James has a losing 4-6 record and 4.22 ERA in 14 home starts this season. The Braves have lost two of his last three starts at Turner Field, as the left-hander has allowed 11 earned runs and 18 hits over 14 innings. EDGE: MARLINS


Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs (ESPN | 5:05 PM ET)

The Cubs have won the last four times Ted Lilly (15-7, 3.82 ERA) has gone to the mound, with him allowing three runs or less each time over that stretch. Lilly has gotten outstanding run support in his two wins during that span, as Chicago has outscored the opposition 20-5 in those games. BIG EDGE: CUBS
Lilly is 9-5 at Wrigley Field with a 3.95 ERA in 18 starts. However, he surrendered six runs and six hits in five innings of an 11-9 loss to the Reds at Wrigley on August 15th. SLIGHT EDGE: REDS
Cincinnati's Tom Shearn (3-0, 4.15 ERA) is coming off a road win at Milwaukee last Friday, allowing three runs and four hits in 6 2/3 innings with one walk and four strikeouts. Hearn has not allowed more than three runs in any of his five appearances this season. EDGE: REDS


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

Phillies veteran left-hander Jamie Moyer has a winning 4-1 record and 2.56 ERA in 10 career games versus the Cardinals. He led Philadelphia to a 6-0 shutout victory over St. Louis on June 22, allowing seven hits and striking out six over six innings. EDGE: PHILLIES
Moyer has a losing 6-8 record and 5.47 ERA in 17 road starts this season. He’s allowed 122 hits and issued 35 walks in 103 2/3 innings away from Citizens Bank Park. EDGE: CARDINALS
St. Louis starter Adam Wainwright has a perfect 2-0 record and sparkling 1.20 ERA in four career outings versus Philadelphia. He’s yet to allow a home run against the Phillies in 15 innings of work. EDGE: CARDINALS
The Cardinals have lost Wainwright’s last two starts, as the offense has managed to score just five runs. St. Louis has scored just seven runs in its last four losses with the right-hander on the mound. EDGE: PHILLIES


Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies (8:35 PM ET)

Los Angeles ace Brad Penny is a dominant 12-2 with a 2.65 ERA in 19 career starts versus Colorado. He’s a perfect 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in three career starts versus Colorado, giving up just four runs and nine hits over 17 1/3 innings. BIG EDGE: DODGERS
Penny has bounced back nicely from a sub par August, going 2-0 with a 2.84 ERA in three starts. The All-Star hurler is an impressive 15-8 with a 4.10 ERA in 32 career starts in September. EDGE: DODGERS
Colorado’s Josh Fogg has put together four quality starts in a row, giving up eight earned runs and 22 hits over his last 22 innings of work. He’s allowed just a single home run over that span. EDGE: ROCKIES
Fogg has gone a solid 5-3 with a 4.45 ERA in 11 starts since the All-Star break. The right-hander is a perfect 2-0 with a 3.94 ERA in three starts this month, giving up just a single home run over 16 innings. EDGE: ROCKIES

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