Sunday Trends and Indexes 05/04

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Sunday, May 4

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Hot Lines: Sunday's best MLB bets
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L.A. Dodgers at Colorado (-120, 9 1/2)

It usually takes a team a while to figure itself out when a new manager comes in to take charge of the club, especially if that guy is Joe Torre. But after a rocky start, it seems as though Torre has his Dodgers on the right track now. They've won eight straight heading into today's matchup with the Rockies and are pounding the cover off the ball even though their big offseason signing, Andruw Jones, is still struggling with a terrible .163 batting average and just one dinger.

This is a great price on a Derek Lowe start too. He's held each of his last seven opponents to three or fewer runs.

Pick: Dodgers



San Francisco at Philadelphia (-180, 7 1/2)

If you're ever going to bet on the San Francicso Giants, you'd better make sure Tim Lincecum is on the hill. He suffered his first loss of the year in his last outing - a three-run, seven-inning effort against the Rockies - but he hadn't allowed a run over his two starts that preceded that one.

Lincecum has already earned more than three units for bettors on the year as he gets ready to share the mound with Cole Hamels today. Hamels rebounded in his last outing with a win after two rough starts, but it's hard to look past Lincecum as the underdog.

Pick: Giants

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Utah at LA Lakers
The Jazz open up against a rested Laker team that is 5-2 ATS this season when playing with 3 or more days off. Los Angeles is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Lakers favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-7). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MAY 4

Game 531-532: Atlanta at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 114.624; Boston 130.650
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 16; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 14 1/2; 190
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-14 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Utah at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 122.502; LA Lakers 132.765
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 10; 217
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7; 212
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-7); Over

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San Jose at Dallas
The Sharks have won two straight to get back into the series and head to Dallas today with a 21-13 record in road games where the total is 5 or less. San Jose is the underdog pick (+130) according to Dunkel, which has the Sharks favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+130). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MAY 4

Game 11-12: NY Rangers at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.324; Pittsburgh 12.729
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-175); 5
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-175); Over

Game 13-14: San Jose at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.060; Dallas 11.857
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-150); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+130); Under

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ATLANTA (40 - 48) at BOSTON (69 - 19) - 5/4/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 17-27 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 32-59 ATS (-32.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
ATLANTA is 37-59 ATS (-27.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.
ATLANTA is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 56-31 ATS (+21.9 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 50-35 ATS (+11.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 28-18 ATS (+8.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 51-77 ATS (-33.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-8 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-8 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (58 - 30) at LA LAKERS (61 - 25) - 5/4/2008, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
LA LAKERS are 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) against Northwest division opponents this season.
UTAH is 48-39 ATS (+5.1 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
UTAH is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
UTAH is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
UTAH is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UTAH is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
UTAH is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 6-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-4 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NY RANGERS (47-30-0-14, 108 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (54-28-0-8, 116 pts.) - 5/4/2008, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 47-44 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 54-36 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 34-18 ATS (+5.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 14-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
PITTSBURGH is 10-4 ATS (+5.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-18 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-19 ATS (+54.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 17-8 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 14-14 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 14-14-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
17 of 27 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.9 Units)

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SAN JOSE (55-27-0-12, 122 pts.) at DALLAS (52-33-0-8, 112 pts.) - 5/4/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 36-33 ATS (-15.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 17-19 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a division game this season.
DALLAS is 8-1 ATS (+6.8 Units) on Sunday games this season.
DALLAS is 47-28 ATS (+9.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 25-13 ATS (+10.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
DALLAS is 25-18 ATS (+3.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 17-10 ATS (+27.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 21-13 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 113-126 ATS (+277.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 16-13 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 16-13-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
12 of 24 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-1.4 Units)

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SAN DIEGO (12 - 19) at FLORIDA (16 - 14) - 1:10 PM
GREG MADDUX (R) vs. ANDREW MILLER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 2-9 (-8.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-49 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 12-6 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 19-10 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-21 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

GREG MADDUX vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MADDUX is 13-14 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.040.
His team's record is 16-18 (-19.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-18. (-6.6 units)

ANDREW MILLER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (12 - 18) at WASHINGTON (13 - 18) - 1:35 PM
IAN SNELL (R) vs. TIM REDDING (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 14-34 (-18.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 35-79 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 86-107 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 31-25 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 29-26 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 83-104 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 40-45 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 44-32 (+23.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SNELL is 38-32 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 38-32 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 11-40 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-23 (-16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

IAN SNELL vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SNELL is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

TIM REDDING vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
REDDING is 1-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.701.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.8 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (14 - 17) at PHILADELPHIA (17 - 14) - 1:35 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-34 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 94-56 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 53-34 (+17.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LINCECUM is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 8.18 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.5 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAMELS is 2-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (12 - 19) at ATLANTA (14 - 15) - 1:35 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. TOM GLAVINE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 84-109 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 42-60 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-23 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 84-109 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 34-54 (-24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARROYO is 14-26 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 6-16 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 4-16 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 14-29 (-17.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 14-26 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 5-14 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 424-484 (+51.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 177-176 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 175-172 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 84-89 (-23.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ARROYO is 4-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 6-2 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.0 units)

TOM GLAVINE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GLAVINE is 7-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 9-7 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-7. (+0.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (16 - 14) at HOUSTON (15 - 16) - 2:05 PM
BEN SHEETS (R) vs. CHRIS SAMPSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 19-30 (-20.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 68-111 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 8-23 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 66-107 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 50-84 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 18-31 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 296-301 (-67.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
HOUSTON is 147-168 (-52.5 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

BEN SHEETS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SHEETS is 10-8 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.227.
His team's record is 12-12 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-11. (-0.7 units)

CHRIS SAMPSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SAMPSON is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.106.
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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LA DODGERS (17 - 13) at COLORADO (11 - 19) - 3:05 PM
DEREK LOWE (R) vs. AARON COOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 107-96 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 44-34 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 107-93 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 81-69 (+20.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 66-46 (+31.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 17-7 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 101-62 (+27.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-13 (-10.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 5-13 (-9.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 5-0 (+5.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

DEREK LOWE vs. COLORADO since 1997
LOWE is 5-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.08 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 7-6 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-7. (-1.8 units)

AARON COOK vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
COOK is 3-5 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.588.
His team's record is 3-7 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.7 units)

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NY METS (15 - 13) at ARIZONA (21 - 9) - 4:10 PM
JOHAN SANTANA (L) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SANTANA is 10-14 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 6-12 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 21-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 39-25 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 64-37 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 35-22 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 36-20 (+17.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 70-43 (+25.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SANTANA is 2-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 0.56 and a WHIP of 0.438.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

DAN HAREN vs. NY METS since 1997
HAREN is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (18 - 12) at ST LOUIS (19 - 12) - 8:05 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. TODD WELLEMEYER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 878-954 (-193.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 20-39 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 823-874 (-172.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 415-461 (-121.8 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-42 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 43-61 (-38.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 79-45 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 53-44 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WELLEMEYER is 12-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WELLEMEYER is 12-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 117-130 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MARQUIS is 4-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (13 - 16) at CLEVELAND (14 - 16) - 1:05 PM
GIL MECHE (R) vs. AARON LAFFEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MECHE is 4-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 55-29 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MECHE is 10-3 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 (+0.7 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

GIL MECHE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MECHE is 2-7 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.10 and a WHIP of 1.702.
His team's record is 4-9 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-5. (+2.2 units)

AARON LAFFEY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LAFFEY is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (14 - 14) at TORONTO (14 - 17) - 1:07 PM
JOSE CONTRERAS (R) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HALLADAY is 77-35 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HALLADAY is 32-8 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 337-325 (+49.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
TORONTO is 44-52 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 8-22 (-17.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JOSE CONTRERAS vs. TORONTO since 1997
CONTRERAS is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 1.281.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HALLADAY is 2-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.283.
His team's record is 2-6 (-6.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

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SEATTLE (13 - 18) at NY YANKEES (16 - 16) - 1:05 PM
CARLOS SILVA (R) vs. DARRELL RASNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 7-28 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
SILVA is 1-11 (-10.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 101-92 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 94-84 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 111-87 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 75-69 (-49.0 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 33-31 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 97-78 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

CARLOS SILVA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SILVA is 1-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 8.20 and a WHIP of 1.785.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)

DARRELL RASNER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
RASNER is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.406.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (16 - 14) at BOSTON (19 - 13) - 1:35 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 55-121 (-38.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 45-103 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-6 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-7 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 18-12 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
KAZMIR is 27-20 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 267-251 (-53.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BOSTON is 308-238 (-52.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. BOSTON since 1997
KAZMIR is 6-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 9-8 (+7.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-11. (-5.5 units)

JON LESTER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
LESTER is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.56 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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DETROIT (14 - 17) at MINNESOTA (15 - 14) - 2:10 PM
KENNY ROGERS (L) vs. BOOF BONSER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 4-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 4-11 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 3-10 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 70-75 (-22.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 104-83 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ROGERS is 37-17 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (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 20-7 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 17-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 39-50 (-18.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-18 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

KENNY ROGERS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ROGERS is 9-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.249.
His team's record is 12-5 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-12. (-7.7 units)

BOOF BONSER vs. DETROIT since 1997
BONSER is 2-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

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BALTIMORE (16 - 14) at LA ANGELS (19 - 13) - 3:35 PM
STEVE TRACHSEL (R) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 68-126 (-41.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TRACHSEL is 3-23 (-17.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
TRACHSEL is 16-40 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
TRACHSEL is 54-83 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 27-10 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 17-5 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 25-9 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 15-5 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 81-81 (-48.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 84-89 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

STEVE TRACHSEL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
TRACHSEL is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.486.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SAUNDERS is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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TEXAS (13 - 18) at OAKLAND (18 - 14) - 4:05 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. GREG SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 47-47 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-27 (-17.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-40 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 33-38 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 21-29 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-0 (+2.8 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

GREG SMITH vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB
Short Sheet


Sunday, May 4th

National League

San Diego at Florida, 1:10 ET
Greg Maddux (R) vs. Andrew Miller (L)
Maddux: SD 2-9 off a win
Miller: 8-0 Over at home

Pittsburgh at Washington, 1:35 ET
Ian Snell (R) vs. Tim Redding (R)
Snell: Pit 4-20 Away after allowing 8+ runs
Redding: Wash 8-1 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

San Francisco at Philadelphia, 1:35 ET
Tim Lincecum (R) vs. Cole Hamels (L)
Lincecum: 0-2 TSR, 8.18 ERA vs. Phillies
Hamels: Phi 23-9 after scoring 2 runs or less

Cincinnati at Atlanta, 1:35 ET
Bronson Arroyo (R) vs. Tom Glavine (L)
Arroyo: 4-16 TSR in road games
Glavine: Atl 18-8 Under this season

Milwaukee at Houston, 2:05 ET
Ben Sheets (R) vs. Chris Sampson (R)
Sheets: 13-4 Over vs. division
Sampson: 0-2 TSR, 17.34 ERA at home

LA Dodgers at Colorado, 3:05 ET
Derek Lowe (R) vs. Aaron Cook (R)
Lowe: Dodgers 5-0 vs. Rockies
Cook: Col 3-13 vs. division

NY Mets at Arizona, 4:10 ET
Johan Santana (L) vs. Dan Haren (R)
Santana: Mets 2-8 off BB road games
Haren: Ari 9-2 Over off BB home games

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:05 ET ESPN
Jason Marquis (R) vs. Todd Wellemeyer (R)
Marquis: Cubs 13-5 Over vs. division
Wellemeyer: 12-5 TSR L17 starts


American League

Kansas City at Cleveland, 1:05 ET
Gil Meche (R) vs. Aaron Laffey (L)
Meche: KC 5-0 as a road underdog of +150 or more
Laffey: Cle 0-6 after having won 2 of their last 3

Chicago White Sox at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Jose Contreras (R) vs. Roy Halladay (R)
Contreras: 6-0 Under off 3+ team losses
Halladay: 32-8 TSR on turf

Seattle at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET
Carlos Silva (R) vs. Darrell Rasner (R)
Silva: 1-11 TSR as a road underdog of +100 to +125
Rasner: Yankees 22-9 Under this season

Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox, 1:35 ET
Scott Kazmir (L) vs. Jon Lester (L)
Kazmir: TB 8-0 Under in day games
Lester: Bos 24-6 in day games

Detroit at Minnesota, 2:10 ET
Kenny Rogers (L) vs. Boof Bonser (R)
Rogers: Det 0-8 off division loss as favorite
Bonser: Min 9-0 off BB errorless games

Baltimore at LA Angels, 3:35 ET
Steve Trachsel (R) vs. Joe Saunders (L)
Trachsel: 3-23 TSR as a road underdog of +150 to +175
Saunders: 3-0 TSR, 2.86 ERA L3 starts

Texas at Oakland, 4:05 ET
Scott Feldman (R) vs. Greg Smith (L)
Feldman: 25-10 Over off BB division road wins
Smith: Oak 4-11 off division loss as home favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA


Sunday, May 4

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Atlanta at Boston (-14 1/2, 190)

Game 7? It still seems a bit strange to think this series went the distance after Boston dominated the first two games, but Atlanta has it going and the Celtics look shaky, especially as 14 1/2-point favorites in a winner-take-all.

On home court, Boston just needs to avoid the big offensive and defensive lapses that have helped Atlanta back into the series. The Celtics should get it done to move on, but this is a huge line for a Game 7.

Pick: Hawks


Utah at L.A. Lakers (-7 1/2, 213)

It could be a Showtime afternoon in L.A. today when Kobe Bryant and the Lakers get back on the court for the first time since disposing of Denver in four straight games.

The rest should be good for the team and Bryant, who will reportedly be named the league's MVP later this week, should be ready to put on a show.

"That's what you've got to think about now: Do you play for Kobe, do you play for everybody else, do you try to balance," Utah's Kyle Korver told reporters. "That's what we've got to figure out, and we'll probably figure it out as the series goes on."

Pick: Lakers

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NHL


Sunday, May 4

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N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh (-165, 5)

Down 3-1 in the series and heading back to Pittsburgh, everybody has already written off Jaromir Jagr and the Rangers. But be careful with this game, because New York will come out swinging and Jagr means business in his old stomping ground.

The Rangers finally got to the Penguins in Game 4, rattling superstars Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby in a decisive 3-0 win. If they can do that again today and avoid the foolish penalties they took at the beginning of the series, this one could easily be heading back to the Big Apple for Game 6 tomorrow.

Pick: Rangers



San Jose at Dallas (-145, 5)

Uh-oh. The San Jose Sharks might have woken up and it's not a moment too soon. Evgeni Nabokov has been spotty at best throughout this series, but looked to get his confidence back over the last two games.

San Jose needs him to be at the top of his game, otherwise Dallas will jump all over them early. Expect a tight-checking, defensive matchup.

Pick: under

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SCOREBOARD

Sunday, May 4
Tampa Bay at Boston (1:35 p.m.) Two teams fighting for control of the AL East get together when Boston plays—no, not the Yankees—surprising Tampa Bay. Scott Kazmir makes his debut for the Rays against Jon Lester.


STARS

Saturday
— Cristian Guzman, Nationals, went 4-for-5 and matched a career high with six RBIs, and Washington held off Pittsburgh 9-8.

— Johnny Damon, Yankees, homered and doubled twice—his first game with three extra-base hits since Aug. 19, 2006, at Boston—in New York’s 6-1 win over Seattle.

— Augie Ojeda, Diamondbacks, starting in place of the injured Orlando Hudson, drove in a career-high six runs in Arizona’s 10-4 win over New York.

— James Loney, Dodgers, homered and drove in six runs and Los Angeles beat Colorado 12-7 to extend its winning streak to eight.

— Adrian Gonzalez, Padres, went 3-for-5 with his seventh homer of the year to help San Diego beat Florida 7-2.


PICK SIX

Cristian Guzman of the Nationals and Augie Ojeda of the Diamondbacks set career highs with six RBIs apiece. James Loney of the Dodgers also had six RBIs in Los Angeles’ 12-7 win at Colorado, but it wasn’t a career high. Loney hit two home runs and drove in nine runs at Colorado on Sept. 28, 2006.


LUCKY SEVEN

Arizona’s Brandon Webb gave up a season-high four runs in six innings, but got help from his offense in a 10-4 win over the Mets. Webb (7-0) became the majors’ first seven-game winner, and matched Randy Johnson in 2000 for the fastest start by a Diamondbacks pitcher.


CRAZY EIGHTS

The Dodgers extended their winning streak to eight games with a 12-7 rout of Colorado. Five of the wins have come against the Rockies, who essentially ended the Dodgers’ playoff hopes last September by winning the last seven meetings between the teams.


NEW KILLER B’S?

Pitcher Brandon Backe and leadoff hitter Michael Bourn hit consecutive home runs in a five-run fifth inning in Houston’s 6-2 win over Milwaukee. Backe and Bourn—not exactly the Astros’ vaunted “Killer B’s”—came in with five career home runs combined in 316 at-bats.


VOICES CARRY

After a 6-1 loss to the Yankees, Mariners manager John McLaren dressed down his team with a screaming tirade that could be heard outside Seattle’s clubhouse. The slumping Mariners have lost four in a row, managing only seven runs during that stretch, and eight of 10 overall. They fell to 6-11 on the road and made two more errors after committing four in the first three innings of Friday night’s 5-1 loss. “We’re doing a lot of things we can’t do. One is not fielding. One is not making the pitch when we have to. It’s just something you can’t do. That’s not winning baseball,” McLaren said. “We can’t hit for them. It’s up to them. We put them out there. If they can’t hit, we’ll look for other options.”


REDEEMED

Giants closer Brian Wilson didn’t have to wait long for a chance to protect a one-run lead. A night after allowing a two-run homer to Pat Burrell with two outs in the bottom of the 10th, Wilson retired three straight after walking Burrell in a 3-2, 10-inning win over the Phillies. It was Wilson’s 10th save in 12 chances.


SNAPPED

White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye ended an 0-for-15 skid with a home run in the seventh inning of a 5-2 loss to Toronto. It snapped a streak of 24 2-3 consecutive scoreless innings by Blue Jays pitchers.


AILING

Angels INF Chone Figgins hurt his right hamstring while scoring an insurance run in the eighth inning of a 3-1 win over the Orioles and had to leave the game. He was to have an MRI after the game. … Twins starter Scott Baker left after three innings against the Tigers because of a right groin injury. It was the same injury that forced him to leave a start against Texas a week earlier. He will be evaluated on Sunday. … Red Sox outfielder Brandon Moss had an appendectomy at Massachusetts General Hospital, one day after hitting a solo homer to spark a victory. … Giants starter Matt Cain gave up two runs and three hits, striking out a season-high eight in seven-plus innings against the Phillies, before leaving with a tight right hamstring. He expects to be ready for his next start.


SPEAKING

“Everything he said, he hit the nail right on the head. We’re not playing well and we have to pick it up.”—Mariners left fielder Raul Ibanez after manager John McLaren’s tirade could be heard outside the clubhouse following a 6-1 loss to the Yankees.


SEASONS

May 4

1869—Henry Chadwick published his first annual baseball handbook. It evolved into Spalding’s Official Baseball Guide.

1871—The Fort Wayne Kekiongas beat the Cleveland Forest Citys, 2-0, in the first game played in the National Association. In the 127 games during the 1871 season, there were a total of four shutouts.

1910—The Browns and Cardinals played home games in St. Louis, and President Taft, not wanting to offend either club, saw parts of each game at Robinson Field and Sportsman’s Park.

1944—Blacks were allowed to buy grandstand seats for the first time in St. Louis history. St. Louis was the last of the major league clubs to integrate seating. They had been restricted to the bleachers.

1963—Bob Shaw of the Braves set a major league record by committing five balks. In the third inning, Shaw walked Billy Williams and balked him home with three straight balks. Shaw lasted five innings before he was ejected for arguing. The Chicago Cubs beat Milwaukee, 5-3.

1969—The Houston Astros set an NL record by turning seven double plays against the San Francisco Giants. First baseman Curt Blefry participated in all seven.

1975—Bob Watson of the Houston Astros, sensing baseball history, raced around the bases on Milt May’s home run and crossed the plate at Candlestick Park in time to score major league baseball’s 1 millionth run, seconds ahead of Dave Concepcion of Cincinnati.

1981—New York’s Ron Davis struck out eight consecutive Angels in relief as the Yankees defeated California 4-2.

1989—Toronto’s Junior Felix became the 53rd player in major league history to hit a home run in his first at-bat with a third-inning drive off California’s Kirk McCaskill as the Blue Jays lost 3-2 in 10 innings.

1991—Chris James drove in nine runs with two homers and two singles, breaking Cleveland’s club record for RBIs and leading the Indians to a 20-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics.

1996—The Texas Rangers became the first American League team in 79 years to pitch consecutive one-hitters as Roger Pavlik held Detroit to a fifth-inning home run in a 3-1 win. Ken Hill one-hit Detroit on May 3, retiring the last 26 batters he faced.

2001—Raul Mondesi of the Blue Jays went 4-for-4, with two homers, two doubles and six RBIs, leading Toronto to an 8-3 victory over Seattle.

Today’s birthdays: Kevin Slowey 24; Matt Tolbert 26; Jason Michaels 32; Miguel Cairo 34; Joe Borowski 37.

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MLB
Write-Up


Sunday, May 4


Hot Pitchers
-- Maddux has 1.98 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Washington won three of last four Redding starts.
-- Glavine has 2.92 RA in his last three starts, but Atlanta is 0-4 in his starts this season, scoring eight runs in last three.
-- Lincecum is 3-1, 1.67 in five starts this season. Hamels has a 2.93 RA in four home starts this season.
-- Milwaukee is 5-0 in Sheets starts (4-0, 1.91).
-- Cook is 4-0, 2.89 in his last four starts.
-- Haren is 4-0, 2.36 at home this season. Santana is 3-0, 2.95 in his last three starts.

-- Contreras is 2-1, 2.70 in his last three starts.
-- Silva is 2-0, 2.57 in his last four starts.
-- Red Sox won three of last four Lester starts.
-- Bonser has 2.07 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Angels won all six Saunders starts this season.
-- Smith is 3-1, 3.27 in five starts this season.

Cold Pitchers
-- Miller has 9.47 RA in six starts this season.
-- Snell has 5.56 RA in his last four starts.
-- Arroyo is 1-3, 8.13 in six starts this season.
-- Sampson is 1-3, 9.00 in his last four starts.
-- Lowe has 7.63 RA in three road starts, but Dodgers are 5-1 in his starts overall this season.
-- Marquis is 0-1, 5.25 in his last couple starts. Cardinals are 0-3 with Wellemeyer if they score less than eight runs.

-- Laffey lost his first start 5-2 to Bronx, allowing four runs in sixth inning, after shutting them out for first five. Meche is 1-4, 7.81 in his last five starts.
-- Halladay is 0-3, 3.51 in his last three starts, all complete games
-- Rogers has 7.28 RA in six starts; Tigers didn't score in his first three starts- they scored 33 runs in winning his last three.
-- Kazmir is making first start of year for Rays; he made a rehab start for Durham Tuesday, throwing 81 pitches.
-- Rasner was 1-3, 5.11 in six starts last season.
-- Trachsel is 0-3, 8.00 in his last four starts.
-- Feldman is 0-1, 6.55 in two starts this season.

Hot Teams
-- Phillies won nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Nationals won seven of last nine games.
-- Braves are 9-2 in last eleven home games.
-- Astros won three of their last four games.
-- Cardinals won five of last seven games.
-- Dodgers won their last eight games, scoring 70 runs.
-- Arizona is 12-4 at home this season. Mets are 14-2 in last 16 games they played at Chase Field.

-- Rays won eight of last eleven games, but lost last two. Red Sox won four of last five home games.
-- Tigers won eight of their last twelve games, but lost last two. Minnesota won its last six home games.
-- Rangers won five of their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Marlins lost five of their last seven games. Padres are 4-13 in their last 17 games.
-- Pirates lost eight of last ten road games.
-- Giants are 6-9 on the road this season.
-- Reds lost ten of last fourteen road games.
-- Brewers lost three of last four games.
-- Cubs are 4-6 in their last ten road games.
-- Rockies lost eleven of last thirteen games.

-- Bronx lost six of last nine games, but won last two. Mariners lost eight of their last ten games.
-- White Sox lost six of last eight road games. Blue Jays are 4-8 in their last twelve games.
-- Royals lost five of last seven road games. Indians are 6-10 in last sixteen home games.
-- Orioles lost five of their last seven games. Angels are 3-4 in last seven home games.
-- Oakland lost four of last five games.

Totals
-- Over is 14-5 in last nineteen Pirate games.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in Mets' last nine games.
-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen games at Philadelphia.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Houston games.
-- Over is 12-4-1 in Florida home games.
-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Atlanta games.
-- Over is 9-2-1 in last twelve Dodger games.
-- Four of five Marquis starts went over the total.

-- Six of last seven White Sox games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 10-4 in last fourteen games played in the Bronx.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Angel home games.
-- Six of last eight Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Cleveland games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Detroit road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-2-1 in last seven Texas games.

Umpires
-- SD-Fla-- Three of last four Holbrook games stayed under.
-- Pitt-Wsh-- Home side won four of last five Timmons tilts.
-- SF-Phil-- Visitor is 14-4 in last 18 Hoye games.
-- Cin-Atl-- Three of last four Fairchild games went over total.
-- Mil-Hst-- Underdog is 4-1 in last five Cuzzi games.
-- LA-Colo-- Under is 6-2 in Wendelstedt games this season.
-- NYM-Az-- Six of last seven Campos games stayed under.
-- Cubs-StL-- Home side won all five Dimuro games.

-- KC-Clev-- Favorite is 6-0 this year in Barrett games.
-- Chi-Tor-- Last six Estabrook games stayed under the total.
-- Sea-NY-- Under is 4-1-1 in Diaz games, with underdog taking the last three.
-- TB-Bos-- Under is 5-1 in Guccione games, with the dog 4-1 in his last five games behind dish.
-- Det-Min-- Underdog is 6-1, under 5-2 in Hallion games.
-- Blt-LAA-- Four of last five Darling games went over total.
-- Tex-A's-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Nelson games; underdog is 4-2 in his six games behind dish.

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NBA
Write-Up


Sunday, May 4



NBA Games
Home team won all six Atlanta-Boston games, as Hawks lost first three games in Boston by 23-19-25 points. Has there ever been a 14-point underdog in Game 7 before? Over is 4-2 so far in this series. Marvin Williams sprained his knee late in Game 6 camre back for one defensive possessions; not sure if he goes.

Lakers won three of four against Utah this season, winning at Staples Center by 10-14 points, with three of the four games going over total. Neither team was challenged a lot in their first round series. Lakers are 11-1 in last dozen games. Utah is 13-4 in its last seventeen games.

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NHL
Write-up


Sunday, May 4

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2008 NHL playoffs

Rangers lost seven of last eight visits to Pittsburgh, dropping last four: 4-1/3-1/5-4/2-0. Blueshirts staved off elimination with 3-0 Game 4 win- they were 2-7 on power play, with 12:30 spent with man advantage. Penguins were 0-4 (6:14) with a man edge. Pittsburgh is 7-1 in postseason, 4-0 at home (4-0/5-3/5-4/2-0)

Sharks trailed 2-0 in third period of Game 5, won in OT; winning goal came over 7:00 into OT, on first shot on goal in the period. Three of the five games in series have gone OT. Sharks are 6-3 in last nine visits to Dallas. Losing team has scored two goals or less in 21 of last 22 series games. Sharks won last two games but had total of just 46 shots on goal.

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