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**pm530** · 04-18-2008, 05:36 AM

Weekend Sports Preview

The NBA playoffs fight for space alongside the NHL postseason starting this weekend, while there’s also plenty of Major League Baseball and Arena Football League action as well.

The NBA playoffs tip off on Saturday with four series getting underway. Saturday’s matchups include Utah at Houston, Phoenix at San Antonio, Dallas at New Orleans and Washington at Cleveland. The remaining series get started on Sunday with Atlanta at Boston, Philadelphia at Detroit, Toronto at Orlando and Denver at the Lakers.

The first round of the NHL playoffs continue through the weekend with a number of teams needing wins to avoid elimination. On Friday night there are three games on tap, including the Rangers at New Jersey, Nashville at Detroit and Dallas at Anaheim, with all series going to Game 5 of the best-of-seven matchups.

There are only two games guaranteed to be on the schedule for Saturday, as Philadelphia and Washington clash in Game 5 of their series and Minnesota takes on Colorado in Game 6. The Montreal Canadiens will travel to Boston for Game 6 if the Bruins managed to pull out a victory in Game 5 in Montreal on Thursday night.

Sunday’s NHL slate could include anywhere from two to four games. Confirmed for Sunday is Game 6 between San Jose and Calgary, and Detroit and Nashville. Sunday will also include Game 6 between Anaheim and Dallas, and Washington and Philadelphia, if necessary.

Around Major League Baseball there are a number of divisional matchups on the schedule this weekend.

Starting in the American League, the Yankees visits Baltimore, Cleveland takes on Minnesota and Seattle faces the Angels. The rest of the AL weekend schedule includes Texas at Boston, Detroit at Toronto, the White Sox at Tampa Bay and Kansas City at Oakland.

In the National League this weekend, the divisional matchups include Pittsburgh at the Cubs, the Mets at Philadelphia, Washington at Florida, Milwaukee at Cincinnati and San Diego at Arizona. Also on tap in the NL this weekend is the Dodgers at Atlanta, Colorado at Houston and San Francisco at St. Louis.

The AFL kicks off Week 8 on Friday night with three games. First up is New York at Tampa Bay, followed by San Jose at Utah and New Orleans at Arizona. The Saturday AFL schedule includes Colorado at Kansas City, Orlando at Georgia and Cleveland at Los Angeles. The lone game on Sunday has Grand Rapids at Chicago.

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**pm530** · 04-18-2008, 05:39 AM

MLB

Friday, April 18

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2:20 PM PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games

7:05 PM NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
NY Mets are 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Mets's last 12 games on the road
Philadelphia is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing NY Mets

7:05 PM NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Baltimore is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:05 PM TEXAS vs. BOSTON
Texas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games at home

7:07 PM DETROIT vs. TORONTO
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:10 PM CHI WHITE SOX vs. TAMPA BAY
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

7:10 PM MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

7:10 PM WASHINGTON vs. FLORIDA
Washington is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington

7:35 PM LA DODGERS vs. ATLANTA
LA Dodgers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Atlanta's last 16 games when playing LA Dodgers

8:05 PM COLORADO vs. HOUSTON
Colorado is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Colorado's last 19 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Colorado

8:10 PM CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 12 games when playing Cleveland

8:15 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Francisco is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games
St. Louis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

9:40 PM SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of San Diego's last 15 games on the road
Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego

10:05 PM SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
Seattle is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Seattle is 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
LA Angels are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against Seattle

10:07 PM KANSAS CITY vs. OAKLAND
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oakland's last 15 games when playing Kansas City

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**pm530** · 04-18-2008, 05:41 AM

NHL

Friday, April 18

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7:30 PM NASHVILLE vs. DETROIT
Nashville is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Detroit
Nashville is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home

7:30 PM NY RANGERS vs. NEW JERSEY
NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
NY Rangers are 8-14-2 SU in their last 24 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games

10:30 PM DALLAS vs. ANAHEIM
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Anaheim is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Dallas
Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas

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**pm530** · 04-18-2008, 05:42 AM

AFL

Trend Sheet

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Friday, April 18
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7:30 PM NEW YORK vs. TAMPA BAY
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing New York

9:00 PM SAN JOSE vs. UTAH
San Jose is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
San Jose is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
Utah is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Utah is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home

10:00 PM NEW ORLEANS vs. ARIZONA
New Orleans is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Arizona is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games

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Saturday, April 19
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6:00 PM COLORADO vs. KANSAS CITY
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Colorado is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM ORLANDO vs. GEORGIA
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing on the road against Georgia
Georgia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Georgia is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games

10:30 PM CLEVELAND vs. LOS ANGELES
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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Sunday, April 20
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3:00 PM GRAND RAPIDS vs. CHICAGO
Grand Rapids is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Grand Rapids is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Chicago is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home

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Monday, April 21
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8:00 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. COLUMBUS
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
Columbus is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 04-18-2008, 07:42 AM

MLB
Dunkel

NY Mets at Philadelphia
The Mets have dropped five straight at Citizens Bank Park and face a tough assignment against Philly starter Cole Hamels, who allowed only one hit over seven innings in his last start against the Cubs on Saturday. Philadelphia is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Phillies favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-110). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

Game 901-902: Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Snell) 15.129; Cubs (Hill) 14.934
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-130); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+120); N/A

Game 903-904: NY Mets at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Santana) 14.752; Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.832
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-110); Over

Game 905-906: Washington at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Redding) 14.542; Florida (Miller) 13.899
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Florida (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+110); Under

Game 907-908: Milwaukee at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Sheets) 14.552; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 15.035
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+120); Over

Game 909-910: LA Dodgers at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Lowe) 15.044; Atlanta (Carlyle) 14.667
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-125); Over

Game 911-912: Colorado at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Morales) 15.365; Houston (Sampson) 15.232
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Houston (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+105); Under

Game 913-914: San Francisco at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 14.529; St. Louis (Wellemeyer) 15.492
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-135); Under

Game 915-916: San Diego at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Maddux) 14.363; Arizona (Haren) 16.172
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 917-918: Detroit at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Rogers) 14.165; Toronto (Purcey) 15.331
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 919-920: NY Yankees at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Hughes) 15.828; Baltimore (Cabrera) 14.981
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-135); 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-135); Under

Game 921-922: Texas at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Mendoza) 14.675; Boston (Matsuzaka) 15.552
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-205); 10
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-205); Under

Game 923-924: Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Vazquez) 15.104; Tampa Bay (Niemann) 15.471
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-105); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-105); Under

Game 925-926: Cleveland at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Lee) 15.025; Minnesota (Liriano) 14.539
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-105); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-105); Over

Game 927-928: Kansas City at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Bannister) 15.186; Oakland (Gaudin) 14.415
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-120); Under

Game 929-930: Seattle at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Dickey) 14.563; LA Angels (Saunders) 15.623
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-155); Under

**Udog** · 04-18-2008, 08:02 AM

NHL
Dunkel

NY Rangers at New Jersey
The Rangers have beaten the Devils 10 of the 12 times they've faced this season and look to close out the series tonight on New Jersey's home ice. New York is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-105). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

Game 17-18: Nashville at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.135; Detroit 12.044
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-265); 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-265); Over

Game 19-20: NY Rangers at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.134; New Jersey 10.619
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-105); Under

Game 21-22: Dallas at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 12.032; Anaheim 11.439
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

**Udog** · 04-18-2008, 09:22 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, April 18

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PITTSBURGH (7 - 8) at CHICAGO CUBS (9 - 6) - 2:20 PM
IAN SNELL (R) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 14-31 (-15.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-76 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 25-62 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SNELL is 37-30 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 37-30 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 869-948 (-195.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 463-446 (-120.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 81-95 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 814-868 (-174.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 645-697 (-129.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 433-426 (-106.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

IAN SNELL vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SNELL is 1-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.31 and a WHIP of 1.430.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

RICH HILL vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HILL is 2-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.0 units)

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NY METS (8 - 6) at PHILADELPHIA (8 - 8) - 7:05 PM
JOHAN SANTANA (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 42-41 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 7-12 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 10-13 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 98-73 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 12-2 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 57-38 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SANTANA is 69-21 (+37.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-1 (+0.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SANTANA is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 1.713.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. NY METS since 1997
HAMELS is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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WASHINGTON (4 - 12) at FLORIDA (9 - 6) - 7:10 PM
TIM REDDING (R) vs. ANDREW MILLER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 2-12 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
WASHINGTON is 1-10 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 9-3 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 58-44 (+34.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-23 (+16.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 50-50 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-0 (+3.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

TIM REDDING vs. FLORIDA since 1997
REDDING is 3-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.03 and a WHIP of 1.387.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

ANDREW MILLER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MILLER is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 16.22 and a WHIP of 2.703.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (9 - 6) at CINCINNATI (7 - 9) - 7:10 PM
BEN SHEETS (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 17-30 (-22.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 64-107 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-52 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-80 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-50 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 16-28 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 33-21 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 198-235 (-64.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
ARROYO is 13-24 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 13-24 (-13.0 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
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

BEN SHEETS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SHEETS is 7-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.086.
His team's record is 7-8 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-7. (-0.4 units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ARROYO is 6-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.220.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.4 units)

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LA DODGERS (7 - 8) at ATLANTA (6 - 9) - 7:35 PM
DEREK LOWE (R) vs. BUDDY CARLYLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 95-58 (+25.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 169-170 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 77-85 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 41-46 (-18.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 3-10 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 167-166 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 63-66 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 42-46 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

DEREK LOWE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LOWE is 2-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.366.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-1. (+6.0 units)

BUDDY CARLYLE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CARLYLE is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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COLORADO (6 - 8) at HOUSTON (6 - 10) - 8:05 PM
FRANKLIN MORALES (L) vs. CHRIS SAMPSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 103-157 (-41.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 103-85 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 42-29 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 103-82 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 74-59 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 78-60 (+26.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 57-45 (+16.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 291-296 (-68.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
HOUSTON is 3-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.

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

FRANKLIN MORALES vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS SAMPSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
SAMPSON is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 11.11 and a WHIP of 2.116.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 10) at ST LOUIS (11 - 5) - 8:15 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. TODD WELLEMEYER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 77-101 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 77-101 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CAIN is 9-26 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 4-17 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 3-13 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 2-11 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 9-26 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 4-19 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 5-17 (-14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 4-18 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WELLEMEYER is 11-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WELLEMEYER is 11-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 617-499 (+86.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 337-324 (+36.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 112-127 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CAIN is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WELLEMEYER is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (8 - 7) at ARIZONA (11 - 4) - 9:40 PM
CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 104-80 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 57-34 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 104-80 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 76-55 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 70-61 (+7.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 65-38 (+27.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 70-55 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 64-68 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997.

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

CHRIS YOUNG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
YOUNG is 1-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.53 and a WHIP of 1.048.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.6 units)

DAN HAREN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HAREN is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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DETROIT (5 - 11) at TORONTO (8 - 8) - 7:07 PM
KENNY ROGERS (L) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 3-10 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 31-13 (+14.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 49-36 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 99-79 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ROGERS is 186-137 (+38.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 26-8 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 32-16 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 24-9 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

KENNY ROGERS vs. TORONTO since 1997
ROGERS is 7-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 1.435.
His team's record is 11-7 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-7. (+1.4 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. DETROIT since 1997
BURNETT is 1-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 9.88 and a WHIP of 1.757.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (9 - 8) at BALTIMORE (9 - 7) - 7:05 PM
PHIL HUGHES (R) vs. DANIEL CABRERA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 104-79 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 12-18 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 90-70 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 436-470 (-101.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 155-207 (-65.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 436-470 (-101.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 29-58 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

PHIL HUGHES vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HUGHES is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DANIEL CABRERA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
CABRERA is 3-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.610.
His team's record is 3-10 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.7 units)

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TEXAS (7 - 9) at BOSTON (10 - 7) - 7:05 PM
LUIS MENDOZA (R) vs. DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 45-43 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 301-236 (-56.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

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

LUIS MENDOZA vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. TEXAS since 1997
MATSUZAKA is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (9 - 6) at TAMPA BAY (7 - 9) - 7:10 PM
JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R) vs. JEFF NIEMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
VAZQUEZ is 2-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 715-609 (+73.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 47-80 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 4-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.66 and a WHIP of 1.464.
His team's record is 4-5 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.7 units)

JEFF NIEMANN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (6 - 10) at MINNESOTA (7 - 9) - 8:10 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LEE is 6-15 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 51-26 (+16.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-49 (-23.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-50 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-17 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 41-52 (-19.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

CLIFF LEE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LEE is 5-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.23 and a WHIP of 1.470.
His team's record is 6-6 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.8 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
LIRIANO is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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KANSAS CITY (9 - 7) at OAKLAND (9 - 8) - 10:05 PM
BRIAN BANNISTER (R) vs. CHAD GAUDIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GAUDIN is 11-3 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 21-16 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 105-137 (+24.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 45-54 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BANNISTER is 18-12 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BANNISTER is 10-5 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BANNISTER is 12-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 42-46 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-46 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 29-36 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BANNISTER is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 0.867.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.2 units)

CHAD GAUDIN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GAUDIN is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.357.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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SEATTLE (9 - 8) at LA ANGELS (10 - 7) - 10:05 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 168-123 (+41.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 86-56 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 24-10 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 22-9 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 19-5 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 97-82 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 46-38 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 77-58 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 90-74 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 72-55 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 30-15 (+16.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 56-38 (+20.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 78-80 (-50.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
DICKEY is 3-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.137.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SAUNDERS is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 6.16 and a WHIP of 1.842.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

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**Udog** · 04-18-2008, 09:38 AM

MLB

Friday, April 18

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Hot lines: Friday's best MLB bets
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Cleveland at Minnestoa (-115, 8 1/2)

The Tribe aren't living up to the preseason hype yet, but with all the talent on this team, you know they are going to hit their stride at any moment. In the meantime, bettors can get excellent prices on the Indians.

Minnesota is also struggling to start the season and it probably won't help as they bring in Francisco Liriano for his second pro start in about year and a half after Tommy John surgery. The young lefty didn't look impressive in his first start when he gave up four runs in 4.2 innings in a loss to KC last weekend.

Pick: Indians

San Diego at Arizona (-132, 8 1/2)

This game looks like the bargain of the day. It seems like an extremely reasonable price to pay for an 11-4 team with its No. 2 starter on the mound ? although Dan Haren would be an ace on almost any other team. He's allowed only one run in each of his last two starts.

San Diego will put Greg Maddux on the hill as the veteran goes for his 350th career victory a day earlier than scheduled. Chris Young was originally scheduled to start tonight, but he had some stiffness in his elbow and needs an extra day of rest. But unless Maddux pitches a complete game, the Padres are in trouble. Their bullpen was decimated in last night's 22-inning marathon against Colorado and they're left win only one rested reliever for tonight.

Pick: Diamondbacks

**Udog** · 04-18-2008, 11:57 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, April 18

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NASHVILLE (43-34-0-9, 95 pts.) at DETROIT (56-23-0-7, 119 pts.) - 4/18/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 19-17 ATS (-19.4 Units) vs. division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 17-11 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 17-11-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
14 of 26 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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NY RANGERS (45-27-0-14, 104 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (47-32-0-7, 101 pts.) - 4/18/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 45-41 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 25-9 ATS (+9.6 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 10-4 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
NY RANGERS are 15-5 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 30-27 ATS (-15.8 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 14-22 ATS (-20.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NEW JERSEY is 13-22 ATS (-12.9 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 17-15 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 17-15-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
18 of 26 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+9.1 Units)

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DALLAS (48-31-0-7, 103 pts.) at ANAHEIM (48-30-0-8, 104 pts.) - 4/18/2008, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 18-10 (+8.2 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 18-10-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
14 of 24 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.7 Units)

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**Udog** · 04-18-2008, 12:02 PM

AFL
Long Sheet

Week 8

Friday, April 18

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NEW YORK (3 - 4) at TAMPA BAY (2 - 4) - 4/18/2008, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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 (3 - 4) at UTAH (0 - 7) - 4/18/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after playing a game on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 110 over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after playing a game on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 110 over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 3-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 3-1 straight up against UTAH 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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NEW ORLEANS (5 - 2) at ARIZONA (3 - 3) - 4/18/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing on a Friday since 1996.
ARIZONA is 68-46 ATS (+17.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1996.

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

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Saturday, April 19

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COLORADO (3 - 3) at KANSAS CITY (0 - 6) - 4/19/2008, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 4-0 straight up against KANSAS CITY 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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ORLANDO (5 - 2) at GEORGIA (3 - 3) - 4/19/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CLEVELAND (3 - 3) at LOS ANGELES (3 - 4) - 4/19/2008, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 3-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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Sunday, April 20

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GRAND RAPIDS (2 - 4) at CHICAGO (5 - 2) - 4/20/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) off a win versus a division rival over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-1 against the spread versus GRAND RAPIDS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-0 straight up against GRAND RAPIDS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Monday, April 21

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PHILADELPHIA (7 - 0) at COLUMBUS (2 - 5) - 4/21/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) versus division opponents since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 4-0 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 3-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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**Udog** · 04-18-2008, 12:05 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, April 18th

National League

Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Ian Snell (R) vs. Rich Hill (L) WGN
Snell : PIT 14-5 revenging 2 straight home losses
Hill : CHI 33-53 after 2 or more straight overs

NY Mets at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Johan Santana (L) vs. Cole Hamels (L)
Santana : 40-9 TSR after 2 or more consecutive wins
Hamels : PHI 1-6 after having won 2 of their last 3

Washington at Florida, 7:10 ET
Tim Redding (R) vs. Andrew Miller (L)
Redding : WAS 2-12 in April games
Miller : FLA 9-3 in night games

Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Ben Sheets (R) vs. Bronson Arroyo (R)
Sheets : MIL 17-30 as a road favorite of -125 to -150
Arroyo : CIN 33-21 playing on Friday

LA Dodgers at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Derek Lowe (R) vs. Jeff Bennett (R)
Lowe : LAD 22-9 OVER allowing 3 or less in 2 straight
Bennett : ATL 15-5 OVER when the total is 8.5 to 10

Colorado at Houston, 8:05 ET
Franklin Morales (L) vs. Chris Sampson (R)
Morales : COL 10-2 after allowing 2 or less in 2 straight
Sampson : HOU 3-11 in home games on Friday

San Francisco at St. Louis, 8:15 ET
Matt Cain (R) vs. Todd Wellemeyer (R)
Cain : 0-10 TSR on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5
Wellemeyer : 8-1 TSR in the first half of the season

San Diego at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Chris Young (R) vs. Dan Haren (R)
Young : SD 3-10 after a game where the bullpen threw 6 or more innings
Haren : ARI 54-27 as a favorite of -110 or higher

American League

Detroit at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Kenny Rogers (L) vs. David Purcey (L)
Rogers : DET 2-10 when the total is 8.5 to 10
Purcey : TOR 16-3 after scoring 1 run or less

NY Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Phil Hughes (R) vs. Daniel Cabrera (R)
Hughes : NYY 23-10 after a loss by 2 runs or less
Cabrera : BAL 6-28 as a home underdog of +125 to +175

Texas at Boston, 7:05 ET
Luis Mendoza (R) vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka (R)
Mendoza : TEX 50-26 UNDER after a win
Matsuzaka : BOS 97-45 as a favorite of -110 or higher

Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Javier Vazquez (R) vs. Jeff Niemann (R)
Vazquez : 12-2 UNDER in road games against AL East
Niemann : TB 13-26 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Cliff Lee (L) vs. Francisco Liriano (L)
Lee : CLE 51-26 against division opponents
Liriano : MIN 33-49 against division opponents

Kansas City at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Brian Bannister (R) vs. Chad Gaudin (R)
Bannister : 11-3 TSR is +125 to -125
Gaudin : OAK 3-10 off a loss to a division rival as a home favorite

Seattle at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
R. A. Dickey (R) vs. Joe Saunders (L)
Dickey : SEA 11-2 after allowing one or less in a win over a division foe
Saunders : LAA 14-23 after allowing 4 runs or less 4 straight

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 04-18-2008, 12:17 PM

MLB

Friday, April 18

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Tips and Trends
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New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies [7:05 PM ET]

Mets: New York ace Johan Santana will try to rebound from a pair of losses after earning a victory in his debut. Santana was very shaky last time out against Milwaukee, surrendering 5 runs and 6 hits - including 3 homers - in 6 2/3 innings. He walked 2 and struck out 7 after failing to walk a batter and allowing only 1 run in his previous outing.
Mets are 2-9 in the last 11 meetings.

The OVER is 10-2 in New York's last 12 road games.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 1

Phillies (-115, O/U 8): Cole Hamels is coming off his best start of the season for Philadelphia, allowing just 1 hit in 7 scoreless innings of a 7-1 win over Chicago. Hamels is 2-1 with a 0.82 ERA in 3 starts overall this season, and he has gone 1-1 lifetime against the Mets in 4 starts with a 2.77 ERA.

Phillies are 15-5 in Hamels' last 20 home starts.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 7 (Side Play of the Day)

New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles [7:05 PM ET]

Yankees (-145, O/U 10): Phil Hughes has been a disaster for the Yankees this season. In 3 starts, Hughes has given up 12 runs in only 11 innings pitched. Hughes has a 7.00 ERA in 2 road starts thus far this year. In his last outing, the young righty was lit up by the Red Sox, giving up 7 runs in just 2 innings of work.

The UNDER is 7-2 in New York's last 9 road games.
The UNDER is 7-2 in New York's last 9 games as a favorite.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 8 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

Orioles: Daniel Cabrera hasn't recorded a win personally this year, but Baltimore is a perfect 3-0 in his starts. One problem Cabrera has faced is putting runners on base. In 16 2/3 innings pitched, Cabrera has walked 12 batters, leading to a high WHIP of 1.68. The last time Cabrera faced the Yankees, he exited after giving up 10 hits and 7 runs through 3 innings.

Orioles are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
The OVER is 9-1-1 in the last 11 meetings.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 6

Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins [8:10 PM ET]

Indians (-115, O/U 8.5): Cleveland's Cliff Lee has been a nice success story so far after coming back from an abdominal injury that kept him in the minors for most of 2007. Lee has been nothing short of spectacular in 2008, giving up just 1 earned run in 14 2/3 innings with 1 walk and 12 strikeouts. The only issue is that he faced Oakland in both of his starts this season.

Indians are 1-8 in their last 9 games as a favorite.
Indians are 2-6 in their last 8 road games.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 5

Twins: Minnesota ace Francisco Liriano looked a bit rusty in his first start following Tommy John surgery, surrendering 4 runs and 6 hits in 4 2/3 innings of a 5-1 loss at Kansas City on Sunday. Liriano walked 5 and struck out 4 in his first appearance in 17 months.
The UNDER is 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 4

San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks [9:40 PM ET]

Padres: Padres starter Chris Young's road struggles have continued into this season, as he was pounded for 6 earned runs in just 3 innings of work in his first away start against the Dodgers on April 12th. The lanky right-hander closed out the 2007 season on a 4-game road losing streak, allowing 25 runs in 31 innings pitched, with his team losing all 6 of those starts. Young said: "I am not putting my fastball where I want it." He was rocked in his last start against the D-Backs as well, surrendering 5 earned runs in 4 innings.

Padres are 25-54 in the last 79 meetings in Arizona.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Diamondbacks (-155, O/U 9): Arizona starter Dan Haren is making a splash in his first 3 starts of the season with his new team. Haren is 2-0 with a 2.50 ERA on this young season and has shown great command striking out 16 while walking just 3. The right-hander doesn't have a decision in his career against the Padres, but he does hold a 1.69 lifetime ERA against them in 2 starts while in a Cardinals jersey.

Diamondbacks are 16-5 in their last 21 home games.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 6

Seattle Mariners at LA Angels [10:05 PM ET]

Mariners: Seattle will turn to R.A. Dickey for this start, as the team is short-handed when it comes to starting pitching with Erik Bedard on the DL due to a hip injury. Dickey's only action thus far this season was a relief appearance against the Royals on April 14th: 1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K. The right-hander features the knuckle ball and had a 2.25 ERA in Triple-A before being called up for that relief spot. Mariners manager John McLaren said: "He can do any role, and you can use him a lot."

Mariners are 10-22 in the last 32 meetings.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Angels (-170, O/U 9.5): LA starter Joe Saunders has been outstanding on the young season so far with a 2-0 record and 1.27 ERA. Saunders said he is feeling the positive effects of a more extensive offseason throwing program with 10 strikeouts over his 3 starts. The southpaw just shut down this Mariners team back on April 13th, allowing 2 earned runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched. According to manager Mike Scioscia, he didn't even have "strong stuff."

Angels are 14-6 in Saunders' last 20 home starts.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 6

**pm530** · 04-18-2008, 02:05 PM

Major League Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up

Friday, April 18

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Hot Pitchers
-- Pirates are 3-0 in Snell starts, scoring 25 runs.
-- Hamels is 2-1, 1.23 in three starts this season.
-- Milwaukee is 3-0 in Sheets' starts (2-0, 1.17).
-- Dodgers are 3-0 in Lowe's starts this season (1-0, 2.25).
-- Haren is 2-0, 3.50 in three starts this season. Maddux is 2-0 in his last two starts, with a 0.75 RA.

-- Orioles are 3-0 in erratic Cabrera's starts (0-0, 5.94).
-- Red Sox are 4-0 in Matsuzaka starts (3-0, 2.70).
-- Vazquez is 2-0, 1.93 in his last two starts. Niemann won his first big league start, allowing one run in six IP vs Orioles.
-- Lee is 2-0, 1.23 in two starts this year, both against the A's.
-- Bannister is 3-0, 1.23 in three starts this season.
-- Angels are 3-0 in Saunders starts (2-0, 1.27).

Cold Pitchers
-- Hill is 0-0, 5.00 in two starts this season.
-- Santana is 0-2, 3.95 in his last couple starts.
-- Miller is 0-2, 11.37 in three starts this season. Redding is 1-1, 10.00 in his last two starts.
-- Arroyo is 0-1, 6.89 in three starts this season.
-- Bennet allowed two runs in four IP in his only '08 start, game Braves later lost 4-3 in extra innings. He threw 77 pitches.
-- Wellemeyer is 0-0, 4.85 in his last two starts. Cain is 0-1, 3.78 in three starts this season.
-- Morales is 0-1, 6.89 in two starts this season. Sampson is 0-1, 4.22 in his two starts this season.

-- Tigers were outscored 20-0 in Rogers' three starts (0-3, 7.36).
-- Hughes is 0-2, 18.00 in his last two starts.
-- Mendoza lost first '08 start 4-1 to Toronto, allowing four runs in five IP.
-- Liriiano allowed four runs in 4.2 IP in his first 2008 start.
-- Gaudin is 0-1, 8.10 in two starts this season.
-- Dickey is 16-19 in his major league career; he has 33 starts in major leagues, all for Texas.

Totals
-- Last four Cub games all went over the total.
-- Over is 4-1 in New York road games.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in Washington road games.
-- Last four Cincinnati games all went over the total.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Atlanta games.
-- Five of last seven Colorado games went over the total.
-- Under is 4-1-2 in last seven Cardinal home games.
-- Five of last six Arizona games went over the total.

-- Last five Detroit games all went over the total.
-- Nine of last twelve Baltimore games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Boston games went over the total.
-- Under is 5-2 in White Sox' last seven games.
-- Six of Indians' last eight games went over the total.
-- Under is 13-2 in the Royals' last fifteen games, 5-0-2 in A's home games.
-- Six of last eight Angel games went over the total.

Hot Teams
-- Cubs won five of their last seven home games.
-- Mets won six of their last eight games. Phillies won five of their last seven home games.
-- Marlins won six of their last nine games.
-- Dodgers won last two games, outscoring foes 19-3, but they lost last three road games.
-- Cardinals won seven of last eight home games.
-- Colorado won three of their last four games.
-- Diamondbacks won five of six home games.

-- Tigers won three of their last four games, scoring 31 runs.
-- Red Sox won six of their last eight games. Rangers won four of last five road games.
-- Bronx won three of last four games, scoring 33 runs. Orioles won seven of their last nine home games.
-- White Sox won five of last six road games.
-- Angels won four of their last five games.
-- Mariners won four of last five road games.

Cold Teams
-- Pirates are 2-4 in last six road games, allowing 19 runs in last two games.
-- Nationals lost twelve of their last thirteen games.
-- Braves lost three of their last four games.
-- Brewers are 3-5 in their last eight games.
-- Reds lost five of their last six games.
-- Astros are 4-7 in their last eleven games.
-- Giants lost five of their six road games.
-- Padres scored two or less runs in six of last eight games.

-- Blue Jays lost their last five home games.
-- Indians lost ten of their last fourteen games. .
-- Rays lost eight of last eleven games.
-- Twins lost four of their last five games.
-- Oakland lost its last three games, outscored 16-4. Royals are 3-5 in their last eight games.

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**pm530** · 04-18-2008, 02:15 PM

Arena Football League – Write up

AFL
Write-up

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Friday, April 18
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Friday's Arenaball games:

New York (3-4) @ Tampa Bay (2-4) -- Dragons scored 63-62 in winning last two games, after averaging 41 ppg in its 1-4 start; they're 0-3 on road with losses by 12-21-29 points. Storm lost last four games, allowing 62.3 ppg with zero takeaways. Five of last six Dragon games stayed under the total.

San Jose (3-4) @ Utah (0-7) -- Saber Cats lost last two games; in last week's games, they led Philly 33-14 at half, but lost 58-57 at home to Soul- they're 0-3 if they allow more than 58 points, 2-0 if they allow less. Winless Blaze has home losses by 1-3-21 pts five of their seven games went over the total.

New Orleans (5-2) @ Arizona (3-3) -- Rattlers won as 14-point dogs in Tampa last week; they scored 63-62-63 in their wins, 33-43-35 in losses. Voodoo had five-game win streak snapped in Dallas last week- they haven't allowed more than 69 points in any game this year. Four of last five Arizona games stayed under the total.

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