Sunday Trends and Indexes 09/23

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB


Sunday, September 23

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Tips and Trends
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Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves (1:05 PM ET)

The Brewers have lost the last 20 times Chris Capuano (5-12, 5.21 ERA) has pitched. BIG EDGE: BRAVES
Atlanta’s Jo-Jo Reyes has an even 1-1 record and 4.30 ERA in five home games this season. The left-hander has struggled with his control at Turner Field, giving up 17 free passes in 23 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: BRAVES
Even though the Braves have lost two of his last three starts, Reyes has been much improved on the hill. He’s given up just four earned runs and 13 hits over his last 14 1/3 innings. EDGE: BRAVES


Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers (1:05 PM ET)

Kansas City starter Jorge De La Rosa has made just three career starts against Detroit, posting a 1-0 record and 6.23 ERA. He was reached for seven runs and seven hits in just 4 1/3 innings against the Tigers on July 21. SLIGHT EDGE: ROYALS
De La Rosa has a dismal 2-7 record and 5.68 ERA in 12 road games this season. The Royals have lost his last three road games, with the left-hander allowing 15 earned runs and 17 hits over his last 13 2/3 innings away from Kaufmann Stadium. EDGE: TIGERS
Detroit’s Justin Verlander is a perfect 5-0 with a 2.17 ERA in seven career starts versus Kansas City. He’s allowed just a single home run in 45 2/3 innings against the Royals. BIG EDGE: TIGERS
Verlander has posted a dominant 7-1 record and 3.34 ERA in 11 daytime starts this season. The power right-hander has allowed hitters to bat just .232 against him under the sun. EDGE: TIGERS


Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees (1:05 PM ET)

Blue Jays starter Dustin McGowan has a 2-1 record and 4.55 ERA in eight career outings versus the Yankees. He suffered a 4-1 home defeat in his last start against Toronto, giving up four earned runs and three hits over five innings. SLIGHT EDGE: BLUE JAYS
McGowan is an incredible 7-1 with a sparkling 2.23 ERA in nine daytime outings. Opposing hitters are batting just .209 against him during the day and he’s allowed just four home runs in 64 2/3 innings. BIG EDGE: BLUE JAYS
New York’s Mike Mussina is a dominant 22-11 with a 3.31 ERA in 40 career starts versus Toronto. He tossed 5 2/3 shutout innings against the Blue Jays two starts back and has thrown 12 2/3 shutout innings over his last two starts. EDGE: YANKEES
Mussina has a losing 1-3 record and 4.98 ERA in eight daytime outings this season. The right-hander is allowing hitters to bat .335 against him during the day compared to .293 at night. EDGE: BLUE JAYS


Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs (2:20 PM ET)

Pirates left-hander Tom Gorzelanny has been brilliant in three career starts versus the Cubs, posting a 2-1 record and 0.82 ERA. He’s allowed just one home run and 14 hits over 22 innings against them. EDGE: PIRATES
Gorzelanny is 4-1 with a 3.05 ERA in nine daytime starts this season. The left-hander has given up just four home runs during the day, which should prove vital at Wrigley Field. EDGE: PIRATES
Chicago ace Carlos Zambrano has an 8-6 record and 4.05 ERA in 19 career games versus Pittsburgh. He tallied a 5-1 road victory over the Pirates three starts back, allowing just a single run and two hits over six innings. EDGE: CUBS
Life certainly hasn’t been the best for Zambrano at home, going 5-9 with a 5.27 ERA in 16 starts. The power right-hander is allowing hitters to hit for a .264 average at Wrigley Field, but .210 on the road. SLIGHT EDGE: PIRATES


Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels (3:35 PM ET)

Seattle’s Jeff Weaver is just 5-7 with a 3.78 ERA in 15 career games versus Los Angeles. The right-hander is 0-2 with a 10.32 ERA in three starts against the Angels in 2007, giving up 13 earned runs and 22 hits over 11 1/3 innings. EDGE: ANGELS
Weaver has been downright miserable during the day, going 1-7 with a 6.42 ERA. He’s given up an incredible 77 hits and 11 home runs in just 58 2/3 innings under the sun this season. EDGE: ANGELS
Los Angeles right-hander John Lackey is 9-8 with a 3.97 ERA in 21 career outings versus Seattle. The Angels ace is a perfect 3-0 against the Mariners, tossing 24 shutout innings against the Mariners this season. BIG EDGE: ANGELS
Lackey has a losing 3-4 record and 4.21 ERA in nine daytime starts this season. He’s allowed just six home runs in 62 daytime innings compared to 12 home runs in 148 nighttime frames. SLIGHT EDGE: MARINERS


Houston Astros at St. Louis Cardinals (ESPN | 8:05 PM ET)

Houston’s Roy Oswalt has a 9-5 record and 2.92 ERA in 22 career games versus St. Louis. He’s a perfect 2-0 with a 0.78 ERA in three starts against them in 2007, giving up just two earned runs and 13 hits over 23 innings. BIG EDGE: ASTROS
Oswalt has struggled at time on the road, going 5-6 with a 5.15 ERA in 15 games. The right-hander has allowed 107 hits in just 87 1/3 innings away from Minute Maid Park. EDGE: CARDINALS
St. Louis starter Todd Wellemeyer has never lost to Houston in six outings, but has allowed eight runs and seven hits over 8 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: ASTROS
Wellemeyer has worked from the bullpen in six straight outings, giving up just a single earned run and two hits over his last 9 2/3 innings. EDGE: CARDINALS

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[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel


LA Dodgers at Arizona
The Dodgers had their longest losing streak of the season extended to seven games yesterday in a 6-2 loss to Arizona. The loss eliminated LA from the NL West race and all but sealed their fate in the Wild Card. The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, are playing their best baseball at the right time as they've won four straight and five of their last six. Arizona starter Edgar Gonzalez doesn't have the numbers of LA's Chad Billingsley, but has had two nice outings since being reinserted into the starting rotation, including a five-inning effort in beating the Dodgers (6-1) last Sunday. The D-backs look like a good underdog pick (+118) today according to Dunkel, which has Arizona favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+118). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Game 951-952: NY Mets at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Maine) 15.541; Florida (Seddon) 13.482
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-169); 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-169); Over

Game 953-954: Milwaukee at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Capuano) 17.140; Atlanta (Reyes) 15.807
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-119); 10
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+111); Under

Game 955-956: Philadelphia at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 16.716; Washington (Hanrahan) 13.854
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 3; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-164); 9
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-164); Under

Game 957-958: Houston at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Oswalt) 14.709; St. Louis (Wellemeyer) 14.849
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Houston (-154); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+146); Over

Game 959-960: Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Gorzelanny) 13.237; Cubs (Zambrano) 15.667
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 2 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-179); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-171); N/A

Game 961-962: Cincinnati at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Harang) 15.853; San Francisco (Blackley) 14.261
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-149); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-149); Under

Game 963-964: Colorado at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Francis) 16.646; San Diego (Maddux) 15.286
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-127); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+119); Over

Game 965-966: LA Dodgers at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 13.798; Arizona (Gonzalez) 16.349
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-124); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+118); Over

Game 967-968: Toronto at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (McGowan) 16.906; NY Yankees (Mussina) 16.477
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-201); 10
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+193); Over

Game 969-970: Kansas City at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (De La Rosa) 15.455; Detroit (Verlander) 14.921
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-260); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+252); Under

Game 971-972: Oakland at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Braden) 15.316; Cleveland (Westbrook) 15.159
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-139); 9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+131); Over

Game 973-974: Boston at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Wakefield) 17.037; Tampa Bay (Jackson) 14.007
Dunkel Line: Boston by 3; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-165); 10
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-165); Under

Game 975-976: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago White Sox (Floyd) 15.976; Minnesota (Slowey) 14.506
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White sox (+117); Under

Game 977-978: Baltimore at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Leicester) 14.857; Texas (Millwood) 14.250
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: Texas (-164); 10
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+156); Over

Game 979-980: Seattle at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Weaver) 15.622; LA Angels (Lackey) 14.665
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet


Sunday, September 23


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NY METS (86 - 68) at FLORIDA (66 - 89) - 1:05 PM
JOHN MAINE (R) vs. CHRIS SEDDON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 33-32 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 224-241 (+34.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NY METS are 189-137 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 46-34 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 65-40 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 46-34 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 27-16 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
FLORIDA is 66-89 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 33-44 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 63-89 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 24-32 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 37-51 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 14-25 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 9-5 (+1.6 Units) against FLORIDA this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

JOHN MAINE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MAINE is 2-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

CHRIS SEDDON vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.


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MILWAUKEE (79 - 75) at ATLANTA (81 - 74) - 1:05 PM
CHRIS CAPUANO (L) vs. JO-JO REYES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 79-75 (-4.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-43 (-21.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 32-48 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-29 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 77-74 (-5.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CAPUANO is 7-16 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CAPUANO is 7-21 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAPUANO is 7-16 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 81-74 (-6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 83-78 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 158-153 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 47-55 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-41 (-11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 33-42 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
REYES is 1-7 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
REYES is 1-7 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CAPUANO is 2-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

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


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PHILADELPHIA (85 - 70) at WASHINGTON (68 - 87) - 1:35 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. JOEL HANRAHAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 68-87 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-35 (+33.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-41 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-17 (+20.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-22 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 22-20 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
WASHINGTON is 65-84 (+3.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-22 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 85-70 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-38 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-7 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-14 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 85-70 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 10-4 (+3.5 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAMELS is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 5-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

JOEL HANRAHAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HANRAHAN is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


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HOUSTON (68 - 87) at ST LOUIS (72 - 82) - 8:05 PM
ROY OSWALT (R) vs. TODD WELLEMEYER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 68-87 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 52-58 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 28-49 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 32-43 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 68-87 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 111-116 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 46-65 (-20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 37-49 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 29-39 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST LOUIS is 72-82 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 7-16 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
ST LOUIS is 72-82 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-59 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 29-40 (-15.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 85-83 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-51 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-7 (+1.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.4 Units)

ROY OSWALT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
OSWALT is 11-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.173.
His team's record is 14-10 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-9. (+5.4 units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.


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PITTSBURGH (66 - 89) at CHICAGO CUBS (82 - 73) - 2:20 PM
TOM GORZELANNY (L) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 55-106 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 55-106 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 31-73 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-61 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 82-73 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 79-82 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 74-89 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 82-73 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-22 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-41 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-19 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 424-418 (-105.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ZAMBRANO is 5-11 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 7-13 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 5-11 (-12.5 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
PITTSBURGH is 7-7 (+2.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.4 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)

TOM GORZELANNY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GORZELANNY is 2-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 0.82 and a WHIP of 0.909.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 8-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.365.
His team's record is 9-8 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-10. (-5.1 units)


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CINCINNATI (71 - 84) at SAN FRANCISCO (68 - 87) - 4:05 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. TRAVIS BLACKLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 17-32 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 44-65 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 30-39 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 418-472 (+57.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 358-421 (+40.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 313-350 (+47.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
HARANG is 24-8 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 7-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 13-2 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 7-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 11-3 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 10-2 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 24-8 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 14-4 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-87 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-45 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-40 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-30 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-32 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-30 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-87 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 47-62 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-73 (-27.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-39 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-2 (+2.7 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HARANG is 3-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.336.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)

TRAVIS BLACKLEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.


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COLORADO (83 - 72) at SAN DIEGO (85 - 69) - 4:05 PM
JEFF FRANCIS (L) vs. GREG MADDUX (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 96-156 (-48.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 26-8 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
MADDUX is 22-11 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 83-72 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 36-29 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 83-69 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 63-49 (+22.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 49-34 (+26.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 28-16 (+16.5 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 21-11 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 21-11 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 19-10 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 9-8 (+3.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
FRANCIS is 4-10 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 6.17 and a WHIP of 1.713.
His team's record is 5-10 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.3 units)

GREG MADDUX vs. COLORADO since 1997
MADDUX is 10-6 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 11-8 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-8. (+2.9 units)


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LA DODGERS (79 - 76) at ARIZONA (88 - 67) - 4:40 PM
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. EDGAR GONZALEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 79-76 (-5.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 76-73 (-5.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 54-57 (-8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-23 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 70-86 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 31-45 (-17.2 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.
ARIZONA is 88-67 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 38-30 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 50-30 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 88-67 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 63-51 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 54-33 (+20.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 22-12 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ARIZONA is 41-35 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 25-19 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-9 (-0.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.6 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.80 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

EDGAR GONZALEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 0-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 9.16 and a WHIP of 1.983.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)


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TORONTO (78 - 76) at NY YANKEES (89 - 65) - 1:05 PM
DUSTIN MCGOWAN (R) vs. MIKE MUSSINA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 23-5 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 43-32 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 26-19 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MCGOWAN is 8-1 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 89-65 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 34-30 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY YANKEES are 27-26 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY YANKEES are 79-57 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 70-49 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 107-77 (-20.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MUSSINA is 3-10 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-9 (+0.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

DUSTIN MCGOWAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MCGOWAN is 2-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.209.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. TORONTO since 1997
MUSSINA is 16-9 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 18-12 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-16. (-3.8 units)


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KANSAS CITY (67 - 87) at DETROIT (84 - 71) - 1:05 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 188-143 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 107-65 (+26.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-15 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
VERLANDER is 42-22 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 24-5 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 67-87 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-16 (+20.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +200 to +225 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-43 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 60-78 (+1.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 97-127 (+24.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 41-50 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 45-60 (+15.8 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.
DETROIT is 32-45 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 12-20 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 73-66 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 18-21 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-10 (+0.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. DETROIT since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
VERLANDER is 5-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.17 and a WHIP of 1.029.
His team's record is 6-1 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)


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OAKLAND (75 - 81) at CLEVELAND (91 - 63) - 1:05 PM
RICH HARDEN (R) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 75-81 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 34-47 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 69-73 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 51-60 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 33-41 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 91-63 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 82-81 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 33-20 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 81-77 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 117-117 (+30.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HARDEN is 24-8 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-4 (-0.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

RICH HARDEN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HARDEN is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WESTBROOK is 4-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.262.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.5 units)


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BOSTON (92 - 63) at TAMPA BAY (63 - 92) - 1:40 PM
TIM WAKEFIELD (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 27-37 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 43-36 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 42-42 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BOSTON is 67-40 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 24-11 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 63-92 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 13-4 (+5.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 17-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.150.
His team's record is 20-7 (+7.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-13. (-1.7 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
JACKSON is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.82 and a WHIP of 1.824.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)


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CHI WHITE SOX (68 - 87) at MINNESOTA (75 - 79) - 2:10 PM
GAVIN FLOYD (R) vs. KEVIN SLOWEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 68-87 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 73-82 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 135-118 (+32.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 133-114 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-30 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 198-141 (+43.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 79-56 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 75-79 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-40 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 26-42 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-42 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-45 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-45 (-19.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-8 (+1.8 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.8 Units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
FLOYD is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 9.52 and a WHIP of 2.116.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

KEVIN SLOWEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.


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BALTIMORE (66 - 88) at TEXAS (71 - 84) - 3:05 PM
JON LEICESTER (R) vs. KEVIN MILLWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 66-88 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-48 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 71-84 (+1.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 43-34 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 29-16 (+13.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
TEXAS is 68-74 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 97-103 (+29.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 300-344 (+31.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-4 (+0.9 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

JON LEICESTER vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MILLWOOD is 6-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.149.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.3 units)


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SEATTLE (83 - 71) at LA ANGELS (91 - 64) - 3:35 PM
JEFF WEAVER (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 12-6 (+5.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

JEFF WEAVER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
WEAVER is 5-6 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 5-8 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-9. (-6.7 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LACKEY is 9-8 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.409.
His team's record is 12-9 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-11. (-2.1 units)


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[Udog]

MLB
Hot Lines


Sunday, September 23


Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres: (-128, 7 ½)

The die-hard Rockies refuse to go quietly in the NL wild-card race. Since stringing together seven straight victories, Colorado has pulled within 2 ½ games of the Padres for the final ticket to the postseason.

This past week the Rockies are hitting .314 at the plate and have knocked 31 of their 82 hits for extra bases, including 14 round trippers.

The pitching staff is doing its part too, posting a collective 2.78 ERA in the past seven days. This number includes a seven-inning, one-run effort last Tuesday from today’s starter Jeff Francis.

Pick: Rockies +120



Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks: (+106, 9)

The Dodgers are done. Los Angeles has packed it in for the season after losing seven straight games, including a 6-2 loss to Arizona on Saturday that officially put the nail in the coffin of the Dodgers’ playoff hopes.

"I think we can play for next year, play spoiler right now, because I think we're pretty much done," starting pitcher David Wells told reporters after Saturday’s loss.

During this slump, Los Angeles’ staff has a team ERA just under 8.00 with a depressing 31-to-43 walk-to-strikeout ratio. The bats haven’t made much of their opportunities either. The Dodgers are batting a respectable .283 over the past week but scored only 24 runs.

Pick: Diamondbacks +106



Houston Astros at St. Louis Cardinals: (+146, 8 ½)

Houston ace Roy Oswalt has had more than a week off between starts after leaving the team this week to be present for the birth of his second daughter.

Oswalt threw a gem in his latest start, putting in seven innings and giving up only one unearned run against the Pirates last Friday. But Oswalt was let down by the Astros bullpen in the later innings, keeping the righty winless in September.

Over his career, Oswalt is 9-5 with a 2.92 ERA versus St. Louis, including two wins in three starts this season in which he has a collective 0.78 ERA.

Pick: Astros -154

[Udog]

MLB
Streaking Pitchers


Sunday, September 23


HOT

Justin Verlander (Detroit Tigers) - Detroit fans can breathe easy with Justin Verlander on the mound. The Tigers need a win to keep their slim playoff chances alive and there is no better pitcher to have in this situation. The right-hander is 17-6 with a 3.70 ERA and 1.24 WHIP this season, and is 9-3 with a 3.78 ERA at Comerica Park. He's been dominant against the Kansas City Royals. Verlander is 5-0 with a 2.17 ERA in seven career starts against the Royals and the Tigers are 24-11 in their last 35 meetings.

Edgar Gonzalez (Arizona Diamondbacks) - Edgar Gonzalez has been lights out for the Diamondbacks since a loss to the San Francisco Giants on April 21. The right-hander is 7-0 since then and is 8-2 with a 4.61 ERA and 1.25 WHIP overall this season. Gonzalez is 5-1 at Chase Field with a 5.47 ERA and 1.31 WHIP and has allowed over one earned run in just two of his last seven starts. Oddsmakers list the Diamondbacks as +106 home underdogs against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

COLD

Edwin Jackson (Tampa Bay Devil Rays) - Edwin Jackson has struggled at home all season and things won't get any easier tonight when Tampa Bay hosts the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander is 2-8 with a 6.71 ERA and 1.69 WHIP at Tropicana Field and allowed seven earned runs in his last start at home against the Toronto Blue Jays. Jackson is 4-15 with a lofty 5.99 ERA overall this season, and is 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA and 2.20 WHIP in his last three starts. The Devil Rays are 7-20 in Jackson's last 27 starts as an underdog and are listed as +165 underdogs for tonight's game.

Kevin Millwood (Texas Rangers) - The veteran right-hander is 9-13 over 29 starts this season with a 5.39 ERA and 1.63 WHIP. He is 0-2 with a 6.39 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in his last three starts. The Rangers are 2-5 in Millwood's last seven starts with four days of rest and are 2-10 in their last 12 overall. Oddsmakers list the Rangers as -151 home favorites against the Baltimore Orioles.

[Udog]

MLB
Write-Up


Sunday, September 23


Hot Pitchers
-- Zambrano is 1-6, 6.99 in his last eight starts.
-- Phillies are 16-7 in last twenty-three Hamels starts.
-- Oswalt is 5-1, 2.23 in his last nine starts.
-- Pirates won six of last nine Gorzelanny starts.
-- Padres won seven of last eight Maddux starts.
-- Gonzalez is 3-0, 3.24 in his last five starts. Billingsley is 3-1 in his last five starts, with a 2.23 RA.

-- Detroit won seven of last nine Verlander starts.
-- Mussina is 2-0, 0.00 in last two starts (12.2 IP). McGowan is 3-1, 2.48 in his last four starts.
-- Minnesota is 6-3 in Slowey starts this season.
-- Red Sox are 13-4 in last seventeen Wakefield starts; D-Rays are 0-5 against him this season.
-- Lackey has 2.05 RA in his last three starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Seddon is 0-1, 13.50 in two starts for the Marlins. Maine is 1-3 6.82 in his last six starts.
-- Braves lost seven of eight Reyes starts. Milwaukee lost last sixteen Capuano starts; their last win was May 7.
-- Hanrahan has an 11.29 RA in his last five starts.
-- Thompson has 5.54 RA in his last five starts.
-- Blackley makes first start; he was 10-8, 4.66 in 28 AAA starts.
-- Francis has 8.10 RA in four starts vs Padres this season.

-- Westbrook is 0-2, 5.70 in his last four starts. Braden is 0-7 in his last eleven starts, with a 8.24 RA.
-- de la Rosa is 1-2, 7.11 in his last four starts.
-- Devil Rays lost last five Jackson starts (0-3, 9.82).
-- Leicester has a 6.28 RA in his last three starts. Millwood has a 8.66 RA in his last four starts.
-- White Sox lost Floyd's last five starts.
-- Weaver is 7.86 in his last seven starts.

Totals
-- Under is 4-1 in last five Maine starts.
-- Over is 4-1 in last five Capuano starts.
-- Over is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Washington games.
-- Under is 5-1 in last six Oswalt starts.
-- Under is 4-1 in last five Zambrano starts.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Harang starts.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten Francis starts.
-- Under is 8-1 in last nine Billingsley starts.

-- Over is 9-2 in last eleven Mussina starts.
-- Over is 10-5 in last fifteen Verlander starts.
-- Under is 16-5 in last twenty-one Westbrook starts.
-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Wakefield starts.
-- Under is 5-1 in Floyd's last six starts, but over is 7-1 in last eight Slowey starts. .
-- Five of last six Texas games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Lackey starts stayed under the total.

Hot Teams
-- Mets won last two games, scoring sixteen runs.
-- Cubs won five of their last six games.
-- Phillies won nine of their last ten games.
-- Braves won seven of their last nine games.
-- Astros won three of their last four games.
-- Colorado won last seven games, scoring 48 runs. Padres won twelve of their last sixteen home games, but lost last two.
-- Arizona won nine of its last ten home games.

-- Bronx won five of their last six games.
-- Indians won ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Mariners won eight of their last 11 games.


Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost fouteen of their last seventeen road games.
-- Marlins lost six of their last seven games.
-- Brewers lost three of their last four games.
-- Nationals lost last four games, allowing 25 runs.
-- Reds lost eight of their last twelve road games. Giants lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Cardinals lost fourteen of their last seventeen games.
-- Dodgers lost last seven games, allowing 51 runs.

-- Royals lost twelve of their last seventeen games. Tigers are
1-4 in their last five games.
-- Toronto lost seven of its last ten road games.
-- A's lost ten of their last fourteen road games.
-- Red Sox lost four of last six games. Devil Rays lost nine of last eleven games.
-- Orioles lost 23 of their last 31 games. Rangers lost 11 of last thirteen games
-- White Sox lost 15 of their last 21 road games. Twins lost last two games, allowing 14 runs.
-- Angels lost last two games, are trying to clinch division for third day in row.

Umpires
-- NY-Fla-- Underdog won last three Tschida games.
-- Mil-Atl-- Over is 9-3 in last dozen Montague games.
-- Phil-Wsh-- Under is 8-2 in last ten Darling games.
-- Hst-StL-- Favorite won last seven Marquez games.
-- Pitt-Chi-- Over is 9-3 in last twelve Dreckman games.
-- Cin-SF-- Over is 7-4 in last eleven Holbrook games.
-- LA-Az-- Favorite won last six Runge games.
-- Col-SD-- Over is 11-4 in last fifteen Emmel games.

-- Tor-NY-- Under is 8-4 in last twelve Cousins games.
-- KC-Det-- Under is 6-1 in last seven Cooper games.
-- A's-Clev-- Over is 10-4 in last fourteen Vanover games.
-- Bos-TB-- Favorite is 20-2 in last 22 Diaz games.
-- Chi-Min-- Over is 8-3 in last eleven Knight games.
-- Blt-Tex-- Under is 9-5 in last fourteen Hickox games.
-- Sea-Tex-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Everitt games.

[Udog]

NFL


Total bias: Week 3 over/under picks


Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos – under 36

The Broncos lead the league in offensive yards per game (455) but they’ve tallied just three touchdowns. Running back Travis Henry hasn’t fared well against the Jags (52.7 yards a game) so second-year QB Jay Cutler will likely face some third-and-long situations.

Stat of the day: Denver is allowing just 62.5 passing yards per game. That’s not a typo. The cornerback tandem of Champ Bailey and Dre Bly must scare the bejesus out of opposing quarterbacks.


Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears – over 41 ½

I’m making this pick strictly because of Dallas’ offense. Putting up 45 against the New York Giants wasn’t too surprising but tallying four six-pointers against a good defensive Miami team is worth noting.

RB Marion Barber is running with reckless abandon and Tony Romo is making a strong case for a big contract extension. The Bears have a great defense but I think Dallas is likely to jump to an early lead. This may be the game that decides whether Chicago coach Lovie Smith sticks with Rex Grossman, so look for a big game from the Bears quarterback.


Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints – under 45 ½

I’m confident the Saints offense will break out of its mini slump, but not against Tennessee. The Titans are the champions of winning ugly. They stick around in games because of a good defense that bends without breaking.

New Orleans has been a victim of the big play, but I don’t see Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow calling for many deep balls. He’ll try his best to win the time of possession battle by running as often as possible.

Last week's record: 3-0

Season record: 5-1

[Dennis14072]

Thanks as always guys, good luck today!

[Udog]

Hey, Dennis!! Good morning! Good luck today!