Tuesday Trends and Indexes 05/13

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up

Tuesday, May 13

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2008 NHL playoffs

Home team won last nine series games; Penguins went 8-0 vs Flyers LY; they won the first two games in this series to even season series 5-5; over is 13-2 in the last fifteen series games. Penguins went 0-4 in Philadelphia this season, with losses by 5-2/8-2/4-3/2-0 scores. Pneguins are 10-1 in playoffs, 3-1 away from home, with three of the four road games staying under.

Detroit won first three games of series 4-1/2-1/5-2, is now 6-1 vs the Stars this season, 10-2 in last 12 overall vs Dallas. Five of their last seven visits to Dallas stayed under total, with Red Wings 5-2 in those seven Under is 7-4-2 in last 13 series games overall. Red Wings have won nine games in a row since being tied 2-2 in an opening series vs Nashville. Stars are 4-3 at home so far in these playoffs; its win or go home for them.

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National Hockey League – Additional

NHL


Tuesday, May 13

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Trend Sheet
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7:30 PM PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games

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National Hockey League - Gameday

NHL
Gameday


Tuesday, May 13

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Gameday
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Tuesday Playoff NHL Gameday

Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers, 7:30pm ET

The Penguins rolled through the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs, and so far it hasn't looked like the Flyers are going to be able to prevent them from reaching the Stanley Cup final. Pittsburgh opened their third-round set with their state rival with a 4-2 win last Friday night, and they expanded their series lead to 2-0 with another 4-2 victory on Sunday. Sidney Crosby, Marian Hossa, Maxime Talbot, and Jordan Staal (into an empty net) scored for the Pens in Game 2, while Jeff Carter and Mike Richards replied for the Flyers. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 30 of 32 Philadelphia shots in the victory, and Flyers counterpart Martin Biron managed to block 34 of the 37 shots on net by the Pens.

The oddsmakers think the Flyers have a chance to get back into this series on Tuesday night - they were opened as -130 home favorites. The total was opened as 5.5. goals.

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NBA


Tuesday, May 13

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Pick 'n' Roll: Tuesday's best NBA bets
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Orlando at Detroit (-6 1/2, 185 1/2)

Jameer Nelson is either courageous or stupid - we'll find out which it is on Tuesday. Following a tough 90-89 loss that put Orlando down 3-1 in the series, Nelson guaranteed a Game 5 win.

"You know what, we're going to make some adjustments and we're going to win this game," Nelson told reporters after the Game 4 loss. "I'm not trying to be arrogant or cocky or anything like that. We're going to win this game in Detroit."

As if that weren't enough, the point guard also promised he would make his free throws after going 2-for-6 from the line in the Game 4 loss. As far as the Magic were concerned, it was the second game of the series that could have gone either way.

It's easy to read too much into post-game guarantees like this, but the Pistons aren't the kind of team you want to provoke with bulletin board material - especially on their own floor.

Pick: Detroit



San Antonio at New Orleans (-3, 186 1/2)

Until one of these teams breaks serve in enemy territory, it probably makes sense to keep riding the home team. But a healthy Tim Duncan makes a big difference.

Duncan played through a nasty flu bug during the first two games of the series and struggled against New Orleans' double teams. Now he looks fit to take charge when he needs to after dropping 22 points, grabbing 15 boards and swatting four shots in Game 4's win.

Possibly more importantly – the Spurs defense finally showed up in San Antonio. Chris Paul scored 23 points, but Jannero Pargo was second on the score sheet with only 11 points. That could spell trouble for New Orleans.

Pick: San Antonio

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NHL


Tuesday, May 13

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Ice picks: Tuesday's best NHL bets
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Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (+110, 5 1/2)

The Philadelphia Flyers obviously haven't learned much from the New York Rangers' demise. New York couldn't keep itself out of the penalty box against the Penguins and ultimately couldn't do anything to slow down Pittsburgh's deadly powerplay. Now the Flyers are falling into the same trap.

Philadelphia has lots of speed up front, but its defense - specifically Derian Hatcher - can't keep up when the Penguins start wheeling around and cycling the puck deep. That leads to lazy obstruction penalties. Philly took 10 penalties in Game 2, a pair of which resulted in Pittsburgh goals, after staying fairly disciplined in the first game of the series.

The Flyers are in huge trouble if they start a parade to the penalty box again once they get back in front of their home crowd, though something tells us Philly coach John Stevens has already told them all about that. They can hang in there at even strength and it's now or never for the Flyers.

Pick: Philadelphia

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MLB
Dunkel


Detroit at Kansas City
The Tigers, who are just 2-9 on the road when the total is listed between 9 and 9 1/2, face KC ace Zack Greinke, who is 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA in his three home starts. The Royals are the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has Kansas City favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-130). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, MAY 13

Game 951-952: Atlanta at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Reyes) 15.577; Philadelphia (Kendrick) 16.378
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-125); 10
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-125); Under

Game 953-954: Washington at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Lannan) 15.556; NY Mets (Maine) 16.660
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 10
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-170); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-170); Over

Game 955-956: Florida at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Hendrickson) 16.342; Cincinnati (Volquez) 15.924
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+135); Over

Game 957-958: San Diego at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Estes) 15.743; Cubs (Marquis) 15.639
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-155); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+145); N/A

Game 959-960: LA Dodgers at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Penny) 15.808; Milwaukee (Villanueva) 13.924
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-115); Over

Game 961-962: Pittsburgh at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Dumatrait) 15.416; St. Louis (Lohse) 15.669
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-150); Over

Game 963-964: Colorado at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Francis) 14.603; Arizona (Johnson) 14.906
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-130); Under

Game 965-966: Houston at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Backe) 14.994; San Francisco (Cain) 15.825
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-120); Over

Game 967-968: Boston at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Beckett) 17.668; Baltimore (Guthrie) 15.335
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-160); 8
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-160); Over

Game 969-970: Oakland at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Duchscherer) 16.249; Cleveland (Byrd) 15.749
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+110); Over

Game 971-972: NY Yankees at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Wang) 15.463; Tampa Bay (Jackson) 16.680
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+130); Under

Game 973-974: Seattle at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 15.819; Texas (Gabbard) 15.747
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Seattle (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-120); Over

Game 975-976: Detroit at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Robertson) 14.858; Kansas City (Greinke) 16.601
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-130); Over

Game 977-978: Toronto at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Litsch) 14.511; Minnesota (Slowey) 16.774
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-115); Under

Game 979-980: Chicago White Sox at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 15.172; LA Angels (Weaver) 14.923
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+120); Over

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NBA
Dunkel


Orlando at Detroit
The Pistons look to close out the series tonight and come into the contest with an 8-1 ATS record in home games when the total is listed between 185 and 189 1/2. Detroit is the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Pistons favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-6). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, MAY 13

Game 517-518: Orlando at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 120.395; Detroit 129.283
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 9; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 6; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-6); Under

Game 519-520: San Antonio at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 123.371; New Orleans 129.183
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 6; 189
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-3 1/2); Over

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NHL
Dunkel


Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
The Flyers are in an 0-2 hole and face a Pittsburgh team that is now 7-1 when leading in a postseason series. The Penguins are the underdog pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has Pittsburgh favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-105). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, MAY 13

Game 51-52: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.460; Philadelphia 12.305
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-105); Over

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NBA


Tuesday, May 13


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THE POWER INDEX
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Detroit* 5 over Orlando
New Orleans* 4 over San Antonio


0-1 YESTERDAY

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MLB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, May 13


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ATLANTA (19 - 18) at PHILADELPHIA (21 - 18) - 7:05 PM
JO-JO REYES (L) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 5-14 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 71-71 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 182-179 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 5-14 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-35 (+19.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-12 (+13.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.

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

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

KYLE KENDRICK vs. ATLANTA since 1997
KENDRICK is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (16 - 23) at NY METS (19 - 17) - 7:10 PM
JOHN LANNAN (L) vs. JOHN MAINE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 12-41 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 86-109 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 89-112 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 52-47 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 12-18 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 47-45 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 52-47 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 33-34 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 4-2 (+1.1 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. NY METS since 1997
LANNAN is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.028.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JOHN MAINE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MAINE is 4-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 6-2 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.1 units)

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FLORIDA (23 - 15) at CINCINNATI (16 - 23) - 7:10 PM
MARK HENDRICKSON (L) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 23-15 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 19-11 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 18-10 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 23-15 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 19-11 (+14.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 78-68 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 13-27 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 88-113 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 198-239 (-68.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 88-113 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 54-56 (-35.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against FLORIDA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

MARK HENDRICKSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HENDRICKSON is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 8.83 and a WHIP of 2.072.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (14 - 25) at CHICAGO CUBS (23 - 15) - 8:05 PM
SHAWN ESTES (L) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 42-53 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 14-24 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 14-24 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 7-20 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 418-463 (-120.8 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 440-431 (-104.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 883-957 (-191.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 102-92 (-46.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 473-448 (-112.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-42 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 122-151 (-53.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 828-877 (-170.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
MARQUIS is 8-17 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 43-62 (-39.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 44-54 (-31.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SHAWN ESTES vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ESTES is 5-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.83 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+2.8 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MARQUIS is 3-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

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LA DODGERS (19 - 18) at MILWAUKEE (19 - 19) - 8:05 PM
BRAD PENNY (R) vs. CARLOS VILLANUEVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 6-12 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 132-152 (-51.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 13-1 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.

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

BRAD PENNY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
PENNY is 3-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.74 and a WHIP of 1.535.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+1.0 units)

CARLOS VILLANUEVA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (18 - 20) at ST LOUIS (23 - 17) - 8:15 PM
PHILLIP DUMATRAIT (L) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 35-80 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 26-66 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 61-119 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 25-59 (-25.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 61-119 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 55-47 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LOHSE is 14-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 120-133 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

PHILLIP DUMATRAIT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DUMATRAIT is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 1.713.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LOHSE is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.99 and a WHIP of 1.015.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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COLORADO (15 - 23) at ARIZONA (23 - 15) - 9:40 PM
JEFF FRANCIS (L) vs. RANDY JOHNSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 7-15 (-9.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 5-15 (-10.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 17-5 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 116-91 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 84-60 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 36-23 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 59-35 (+20.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 116-91 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 49-38 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 66-40 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 111-97 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 79-70 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 69-48 (+32.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 111-100 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 46-34 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FRANCIS is 45-30 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 14-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 45-30 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 118-137 (-39.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
JOHNSON is 29-25 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-1 (+4.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
FRANCIS is 8-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.06 and a WHIP of 1.343.
His team's record is 10-7 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-11. (-5.7 units)

RANDY JOHNSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
JOHNSON is 15-7 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.27 and a WHIP of 0.912.
His team's record is 15-9 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-15. (-8.0 units)

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HOUSTON (22 - 17) at SAN FRANCISCO (16 - 23) - 10:15 PM
BRANDON BACKE (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 622-509 (+82.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 22-17 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 9-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-17 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BACKE is 34-25 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 34-25 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 26-15 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 87-114 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-22 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 87-114 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CAIN is 12-28 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 5-17 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 4-10 (-9.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 12-28 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 7-20 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 8-19 (-12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 5-19 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

BRANDON BACKE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BACKE is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.03 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

MATT CAIN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CAIN is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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BOSTON (24 - 17) at BALTIMORE (19 - 19) - 7:05 PM
JOSH BECKETT (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 16-9 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 23-8 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BECKETT is 12-2 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 158-210 (-64.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 439-473 (-100.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 19-32 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 34-67 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 439-473 (-100.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.

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

JOSH BECKETT vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BECKETT is 4-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 0.937.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. BOSTON since 1997
GUTHRIE is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 1.447.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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OAKLAND (23 - 16) at CLEVELAND (19 - 19) - 7:05 PM
JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER (R) vs. PAUL BYRD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 16-9 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 23-16 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 53-72 (-33.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 345-304 (-66.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 13-24 (-14.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-2 (+3.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DUCHSCHERER is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

PAUL BYRD vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BYRD is 3-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.77 and a WHIP of 1.594.
His team's record is 4-8 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+2.9 units)

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NY YANKEES (19 - 20) at TAMPA BAY (22 - 16) - 7:10 PM
CHIEN-MING WANG (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 114-91 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 1-9 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 1-8 (-9.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 26-44 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 14-39 (-23.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-4 (+0.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

CHIEN-MING WANG vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WANG is 7-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.215.
His team's record is 7-5 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.4 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
JACKSON is 2-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.47 and a WHIP of 1.557.
His team's record is 2-3 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.1 units)

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SEATTLE (15 - 25) at TEXAS (19 - 21) - 8:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. KASON GABBARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 13-24 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 35-66 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 15-25 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 2-10 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
TEXAS is 89-98 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 56-43 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 9-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
GABBARD is 14-6 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GABBARD is 9-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GABBARD is 13-5 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GABBARD is 13-5 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-3 (+4.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 4-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 4-8 (-7.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-4. (+3.8 units)

KASON GABBARD vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GABBARD is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 2.271.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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DETROIT (16 - 22) at KANSAS CITY (16 - 21) - 8:10 PM
NATE ROBERTSON (L) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 11-21 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 16-22 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 4-12 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ROBERTSON is 13-24 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 8-17 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 11-21 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 7-19 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 27-20 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 104-84 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-0 (+5.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

NATE ROBERTSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ROBERTSON is 4-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.34 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 4-6 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. DETROIT since 1997
GREINKE is 6-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.255.
His team's record is 7-4 (+6.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.4 units)

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TORONTO (18 - 22) at MINNESOTA (20 - 17) - 8:10 PM
JESSE LITSCH (R) vs. KEVIN SLOWEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 10-20 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 46-54 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-7 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-7 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-7 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.

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

JESSE LITSCH vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LITSCH is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

KEVIN SLOWEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
SLOWEY is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (18 - 19) at LA ANGELS (23 - 17) - 10:05 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 338-329 (+45.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 419-423 (+38.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 138-124 (+29.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

JERED WEAVER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
WEAVER is 2-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 0.77 and a WHIP of 0.943.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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MLB


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Hot Lines: Tuesday's best MLB bets
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Oakland at Cleveland (-114, 9)

Oakland may have the most successful pitching staff in the majors right now, but after watching Cleveland's hurlers in yesterday's doubleheader against Toronto, the Indians proved they have a pretty descent staff of their own.

They split the doubleheader with the Blue Jays, but Fausto Carmona and Cliff Lee became the first pitchers to throw nine scoreless innings in both ends of a doubleheader since 1977. That means the entire bullpen is available to assist Paul Byrd today as he takes the mound with a streak of five straight starts that have played under the total.

The A's will send Justin Duchscherer to the mound. He's got a 2.45 ERA and the rookie has been allowed to go deeper into games with each start. In a 4-2 win over the Orioles in his last start, he went seven innings and threw 85 pitches, further evidence that Bob Geren is gaining confidence in the young right-hander. But even if he gets the hook, the A's are confident their bullpen (2.78 ERA), can get the job done.

Pick: Under



Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee (-120, 8 1/2)

Ever since Rafael Furcal, who is third in the majors with a .366 batting average, was forced out of the Dodgers lineup with a back injury, the club has been hopeless at the plate. The shortstop hasn't played since May 5 and he was placed on the 15-day DL yesterday after it was discovered the injury was worse than originally thought. In five games without Furcal, the Dodgers are 1-4 and have produced just 12 runs.

The Brewers have also struggled this season, but they are now moving in the right direction after winning three of four games against a good St. Louis club. They broke out a slump in which they were hitting .217 over the previous nine games, but came out yesterday and scored eight runs including two home runs from Ryan Braun, making it four dingers in the last two games for Braun.

"It was a matter of time, I guess," pitcher Dave Bush said. "Our hitters are talented, and whatever slump they go through, you know it's not going to last long."

Pick: Brewers

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ORLANDO (57 - 34) at DETROIT (66 - 26) - 5/13/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 54-38 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
DETROIT is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games this season.
DETROIT is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points this season.
DETROIT is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
ORLANDO is 55-34 ATS (+17.6 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 26-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 11-6 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 15-4 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
11 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (62 - 29) at NEW ORLEANS (62 - 29) - 5/13/2008, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in road games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 97-62 ATS (+28.8 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) when tied in a playoff series since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 206-164 ATS (+25.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 9-7 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 11-5 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PITTSBURGH (57-28-0-8, 122 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (50-34-0-12, 112 pts.) - 5/13/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PITTSBURGH is 57-36 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 17-11 ATS (+28.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-18 ATS (+13.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 10-3 ATS (+13.3 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
PITTSBURGH is 28-18 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 18-10 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-44 ATS (-25.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-13 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 15-11 (+6.1 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 15-11-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
17 of 25 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+8.1 Units)

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Major League Baseball - Short Sheet

MLB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, May 13th

National League

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Jo Jo Reyes (L) vs. Kyle Kendrick (R)
Reyes : ATL 1-11 AWAY when the money line is +125 to -125
Kendrick : 13-3 TSR when the total is 10+

Washington at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
John Lannan (L) vs. John Maine (R)
Lannan : WAS 8-2 after scoring 10+ runs in previous game
Maine : NYM 12-18 playing on Tuesdays

Florida at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Mark Hendrickson (L) vs. Edinson Volquez (R)
Hendrickson : FLA 11-5 AWAY when the total is 8.5 to 10
Volquez : CIN 10-18 at Home after 2+ consecutive overs

San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Shawn Estes (L) vs. Jason Marquis (R)
Estes : SD 12-4 against the Cubs
Marquis : 8-17 TSR on Tuesdays

LA Dodgers at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
Brad Penny (R) vs. Carlos Villanueva (R)
Penny : 12-2 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
Villanueva : MIL 38-60 when the money line is +125 to -125

Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 ET
Phil Dumatrait (L) vs. Kyle Lohse (R)
Dumatrait : PIT 32-62 as an AWAY underdog of +100 to +150
Lohse : 14-6 TSR against NL Central

Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Jeff Francis (L) vs. Randy Johnson (L)
Francis : 11-4 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150
Johnson : 53-55 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175

Houston at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Brandon Backe (R) vs. Matt Cain (R)
Backe : HOU 9-1 in May
Cain : 2-9 TSR at home with a money line of -100 to -150


American League

Boston at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Josh Beckett (R) vs. Jeremy Guthrie (R)
Beckett : 11-0 TSR as a road favorite of -125 or more
Guthrie : BAL 8-29 as a home underdog of +125 to +175

Oakland at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Justin Duchscherer (R) vs. Paul Byrd (R)
Duchscherer : OAK 2-6 after a win by 4+ runs
Byrd : 37-18 TSR at home in the first half

NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Chien-Ming Wang (R) vs. Edwin Jackson (R)
Wang : NYY 1-9 when the total is 8 to 8.5
Jackson : TB 11-1 UNDER at home when the total is 8.5 to 10

Seattle at Texas, 8:05 ET
Felix Hernandez (R) vs. Kason Gabbard (L)
Hernandez : SEA 2-10 in May
Gabbard : 9-0 at home

Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Nate Robertson (L) vs. Zack Greinke (R)
Robertson : 7-19 TSR after a loss
Greinke : KC 8-0 UNDER after shutting out opponent

Toronto at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Jesse Litsch (R) vs. Kevin Slowey (R)
Litsch : TOR 10-20 in night games
Slowey : MIN 14-7 at Home

Chicago White Sox at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
John Danks (L) vs. Jered Weaver (R)
Danks : 16-6 UNDER in the first half
Weaver : 19-7 UNDER as a favorite of -110 or higher

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Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

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Tuesday, May 13

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Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies [7:05 PM ET]

Braves: Young Jo-Jo Reyes has been a boost to the Braves rotation since being called up to the majors. Reyes has two starts under his belt, going 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA. He only lasted 2 2/3 innings in his last outing versus San Diego but it wasn't because he was ineffective. Reyes developed a blister and had to leave the game early, although he had already given up 2 runs. This will be Reyes' first road start of the season.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Phillies (-135, O/U 10): Kyle Kendrick has given the Phillies consistency on the mound this season. He's gone at least 5 innings in all but 1 of his starts this year and Philadelphia is 5-2 when Kendrick takes the mound. While Kendrick has been solid for the most part, 5 of the 7 games he's started have gone OVER the total. Overall, games that Kendrick has pitched have averaged 10.2 runs.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side Play of the Day)



New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays [7:10 PM ET]

Yankees (-145, O/U 8.5): The Yankees have to be happy to see their ace back on the mound. New York has won 7 of Chien-Ming Wang's 8 starts this year, with the only loss coming in Wang's most recent outing, a 3-0 pitching duel with Cliff Lee and the Indians. Wang has produced 7 quality starts on the season and he's been the only pitcher the Yankees have been able to consistently rely on in 2008. Wang is 7-4 with a 3.53 ERA in 12 career starts against the Rays.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

Rays: Edwin Jackson was dominant in his first 2 starts of 2008, but things have gone south for him since. Jackson is 0-3 in his last 5 starts and has given up 18 runs in his last 28.1 innings of work. Jackson did pitch well in his last start versus Toronto, giving up no runs in 8 innings but he had to settle for a no-decision. Jackson has faced the Yankees twice already this season. He's 1-1 with an impressive 2.17 ERA in 11 innings on the mound.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4



Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers [8:05 PM ET]

Dodgers (-115, O/U 9): Brad Penny started the year off slow but he's bounced back to win four of his last five starts. Penny was lit up in his last outing against the Mets – a team he traditionally struggles with – giving up a whopping 10 runs in just 4 2/3 innings of work. However, Penny had pitched well in his 4 previous starts before that poor outing. The Dodgers and their opponents have combined for at least 12 runs in 5 of Penny's 8 starts.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (OVER - Total Play of the Day

Brewers: Carlos Villanueva has been a nightmare on the mound for Milwaukee this season. He hasn't won a game since his first appearance of the year on April 4th, and the Brewers have lost 5 of Villanueva's 7 starts. One positive note for Brewer backers is that Villanueva has pitched much better at Miller Park, going 1-1 with a 3.70 ERA in 3 starts. The long ball has been a big problem for Villanueva. He's given up 10 home runs in 39 innings pitched this season.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5



Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks [9:40 PM ET]

Rockies: Jeff Francis won 17 games for the Rockies in 2007, but he's put up the big goose egg so far this season, going 0-3 with a 5.27 ERA. Francis' first 2 starts of the year were against the Diamondbacks, and he can't be happy to see them a third time. Francis lost both games and gave up 19 hits and 12 runs in just 11 1/3 innings of work. Francis has had a terrible time keeping runners off base, allowing 45 hits and 19 walks in 42 2/3 innings pitched.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Diamondbacks (-135, O/U 9): The emergence of Micah Owings has given Arizona arguably the top pitching staff in MLB. However, despite his 4-1 record, Owings hasn't pitched well of late. The Diamondbacks have lost the last 3 games Owings has started, as he's given up 15 runs in 17 2/3 innings of work. By comparison, in Owings first 26 innings pitched this season, he only gave up 7 runs.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

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