Wednesday Trends and Indexes 05/14

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National Hockey League – Write up

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2008 NHL playoffs

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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8:00 PM DETROIT vs. DALLAS
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games at home

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National Hockey League - Gameday

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Gameday


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Wednesday NHL Playoff Gameday

Detroit Red Wings at Dallas Stars, 8:00pm ET

The Stars impressed with series victories over the Ducks and the Sharks in the first two rounds of the playoffs, but it looks like they've met their match with the Red Wings in the Western Conference final. Detroit cruised to 4-1 and 2-1 victories at home in the first two games of this seven-game set, and they pushed their series advantage to 3-0 with a 5-2 road win on Monday. Pavel Datsyuk had a hat trick for the Wings in that win, while Henrik Zetterberg and Jiri Hudler had the team's other goals. Brad Richards and Nicklas Grossman scored for the Stars. Detroit forward Johan Franzen (head) and Dallas forwards Jere Lehtinen (leg) and Stu Barnes (head) all sat out Monday with their injuries.

The oddsmakers are looking for the Red Wings to pull off a sweep in Game 4 - they were listed as -165 favorites on the contest's early line. The total for the game was at 5.

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Cleveland at Boston (-8 1/2, 176 1/2)

LeBron James may still be having a tough time hitting from 20 feet, but he sure didn't mind throwing down a massive dunk on Kevin Garnett's face to seal a Game 4 victory to knot this series at two games apiece.

The only thing with that play is that it may motivate the Celtics more heading into Game 5. Like they need it. Boston has won and covered all of its home games so far in the postseason.

For whatever reason, these Celtics look like a completely different group away from The Garden. They don't attack or defend with the same intensity at all, almost looking complacent at times as the game slowly gets away from them. Now the Cavs have life and should be a handful for the C's even if they're on their home floor.

Pick: Cavs



Utah at Los Angeles (-8 1/2, 213 1/2)

Kobe Bryant insists he'll play Wednesday even though his bad back wouldn't allow him to sit for Game 4's post-game news conference on Sunday. It’s hard to doubt him after he's overcome injury issues so many times before and the extra day of rest will make a big difference.

Still, you have to wonder how L.A. would respond of Kobe tweaks his back in the first quarter and has to sit for a while. Utah has all the momentum knowing it is headed back home for at least one more game, maybe the series-deciding game if the Jazz can score the upset on enemy soil.

Pick: Jazz

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Detroit vs. Dallas (+150, 5)

When the Red Wings scored their second goal of Game 3 Tuesday night, you could almost feel the life get sucked out of the Stars.

Dallas had just scored 37 seconds earlier to tie the game at 1-1 late in the first period and the Stars fanatics went bananas after the Nicklas Grossman goal. You could almost sense a feeling in the arena that Dallas just might have a chance in this series after all.

The Pavel Datsyuk response at 15:50 of the first period erased those hopes as quickly as they had arisen and Detroit never really lost control of the game after that. The Wings went on to a 5-2 victory and they now lead the series 3-0.

The Stars are left wondering just what it takes to beat this team. They just might have blown the one advantage they had in Games 3 and 4 - home ice - and Detroit is looking practically unbeatable.

The Red Wings are now on a nine-game playoff winning streak, two shy of the NHL record.

It doesn't look good for the Stars' chances of halting that streak. Captain and team spark plug Brendan Morrow will be playing with a hurting arm at best after leaving Game 3 with a shoulder injury. If he's not at full strength, Dallas isn't far from hanging the skates up for the summer.

Pick: Detroit -170

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MLB
Dunkel


NY Yankees at Tampa Bay
The Yankees come into the contest with just a 1-3 record as a road underdog between +125 and +150, and face a Tampa Bay team that is 7-1 at home when the total is listed between 8 and 8 1/2. The Rays are the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has Tampa Bay favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-145). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

Game 901-902: Atlanta at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Glavine) 15.674; Philadelphia (Myers) 14.562
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+135); Under

Game 903-904: Florida at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Nolasco) 16.412; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 15.577
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-135); 10
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+125); Over

Game 905-906: Washington at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Redding) 15.485; NY Mets (Vargas) 15.261
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 907-908: LA Dodgers at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Lowe) 14.933; Milwaukee (Parra) 14.204
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+100); Under

Game 909-910: San Diego at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Peavy) 14.744; Cubs (Lilly) 16.021
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-105); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-105); N/A

Game 911-912: Pittsburgh at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Maholm) 15.324; St. Louis (Wellemeyer) 15.711
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-145); Over

Game 913-914: Colorado at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 15.579; Arizona (Owings) 14.998
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-155); 10
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+145); Over

Game 915-916: Houston at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Moehler) 15.488; San Francisco (Misch) 15.884
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-110); Under

Game 917-918: Seattle at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Silva) 13.662; Texas (Feldman) 15.405
Dunkel Line: Texas by 2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-130); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-130); Over

Game 919-920: Boston at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lester) 16.379; Baltimore (Cabrera) 15.688
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+100); Under

Game 921-922: Oakland at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Blanton) 15.680; Cleveland (Sabathia) 17.770
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 2; 7
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-170); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-170); Under

Game 923-924: NY Yankees at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Mussina) 14.985; Tampa Bay (Shields) 17.158
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-145); Under

Game 925-926: Detroit at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 14.782; Kansas City (Hochevar) 15.677
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+115); Under

Game 927-928: Toronto at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Halladay) 14.542; Minnesota (Bonser) 15.664
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Toronto (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+130); Under

Game 929-930: Chicago White Sox at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Contreras) 14.202; LA Angels (Lackey) 15.592
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-150); Under

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NBA
Dunkel


Utah at LA Lakers
The Jazz have found a way to exploit LA's defense, averaging over 112 points over the last three games, which is not a good sign for the Lakers entering tonight's contest with a 16-19 ATS mark after allowing 105 points or more. Utah is the underdog pick (+8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lakers favored by just 6. Dunkel Pick: Utah (+8 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

Game 521-522: Cleveland at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 120.082; Boston 127.506
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 7 1/2; 172
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 9; 176 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+9); Under

Game 523-524: Utah at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 125.555; LA Lakers 131.781
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 6; 210 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 8 1/2; 213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+8 1/2); Under

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Dunkel


Detroit at Dallas
Coming off a 5-2 win in Game Three, the Red Wings look to close out the series tonight against a Dallas team that is just 12-16 this season after allowing 4 goals or more. Detroit is the pick (-165) according to Dunkel, which has the Red Wings favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-165). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

Game 53-54: Detroit at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 13.449; Dallas 11.730
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-165); 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-165); Over

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Hot Lines: Wednesday's best MLB bets
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Toronto at Minnesota (+123, 7 1/2)

You have to feel sorry for Roy Halladay. The poor fella would probably be a Cy Young candidate on any other team, but with the Blue Jays, he's just a candidate for anger management counseling. But you can't blame him for being frustrated because it seems like every time he pitches a gem, the Jays' offense doesn't back him up. In his eight starts this season, he's getting an average of 2.75 runs in support.

And the frustration is starting to show. Halladay has built a reputation as a workhouse and he's already pitched two complete games this season, but in recent games, he's been trying to do too much. He's striking out more batters, but his last two starts have been his shortest of the season. In his last start, Halladay lasted only six innings, gave up four earned runs and walked three batters - all bad numbers for him.

He'll be up against Minnesota's Boof Bonser, who has given up 11 earned runs in his last two starts and is 0-2 against the Blue Jays.

Pick: Over



San Diego at Chicago Cubs (-114, no total yet)

The Cubs are almost unbeatable at home this season. They took a loss to San Diego at Wrigley yesterday, but overall the Cubs are 15-7 in the Friendly Confines and they've lost only two series there this season.

Don't pay any mind to Ted Lilly's ERA. His last start was outstanding as he pitched seven strong innings against the Diamondbacks and held baseball's best hitting team to three hits and one earned run over seven innings. Lilly got off to a rough start this season, but he's turned the corner and there's great value in this guy right now if you look at his last four outings in which he has a 2.42 ERA and is 3-1. The lefty also has a perfect 3-0 career mark against the Padres.

The Cubs will have a tough test against San Diego's Jake Peavy (and bettors should take a long look at the under when this total comes out) but the Padres' road record (7-15) is discouraging and they haven't given Peavy much in the way of run support in recent starts.

Pick: Cubs

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CLEVELAND (51 - 41) at BOSTON (72 - 21) - 5/14/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 58-34 ATS (+20.6 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 51-36 ATS (+11.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 10-4 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 10-5 straight up against BOSTON 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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UTAH (60 - 32) at LA LAKERS (63 - 27) - 5/14/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
UTAH is 41-54 ATS (-18.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 53-35 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
LA LAKERS are 38-28 ATS (+7.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
LA LAKERS are 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) against Northwest division opponents this season.
LA LAKERS are 34-11 ATS (+21.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 21-4 ATS (+16.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
UTAH is 49-41 ATS (+3.9 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UTAH is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
UTAH is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 8-5 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 9-6 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (65-23-0-7, 137 pts.) at DALLAS (53-36-0-8, 114 pts.) - 5/14/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 12-6 ATS (+20.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
DALLAS is 26-16 ATS (+9.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
DALLAS is 118-67 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 26-21 ATS (+0.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 18-13 ATS (+32.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 33-9 ATS (+16.1 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
DETROIT is 29-9 ATS (+11.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
DETROIT is 13-3 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after a 3 game unbeaten streak this season.
DETROIT is 30-11 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 11-4 (+6.2 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 11-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)

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ATLANTA (19 - 19) at PHILADELPHIA (22 - 18) - 7:05 PM
TOM GLAVINE (L) vs. BRETT MYERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 5-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 5-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 3-10 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 3-9 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 182-180 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
GLAVINE is 5-12 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 64-38 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
MYERS is 7-13 (-12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

TOM GLAVINE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GLAVINE is 15-11 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.328.
His team's record is 22-16 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 19-16. (+0.8 units)

BRETT MYERS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MYERS is 4-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.170.
His team's record is 9-8 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-7. (-1.6 units)

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FLORIDA (23 - 16) at CINCINNATI (17 - 23) - 7:10 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 23-16 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 19-12 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 18-11 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 23-16 (+11.2 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.
CINCINNATI is 199-239 (-67.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 14-27 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
ARROYO is 15-27 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 15-27 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against FLORIDA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
NOLASCO is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. FLORIDA since 1997
ARROYO is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 2.182.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (16 - 24) at NY METS (20 - 17) - 7:10 PM
TIM REDDING (R) vs. CLAUDIO VARGAS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 5-2 (+2.1 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

TIM REDDING vs. NY METS since 1997
REDDING is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.369.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

CLAUDIO VARGAS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
VARGAS is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (19 - 19) at MILWAUKEE (20 - 19) - 8:05 PM
DEREK LOWE (R) vs. MANNY PARRA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 6-13 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.

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

DEREK LOWE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LOWE is 2-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.224.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

MANNY PARRA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (15 - 25) at CHICAGO CUBS (23 - 16) - 8:05 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. TED LILLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 3-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 43-53 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 15-24 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 15-24 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 8-20 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 883-958 (-192.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 473-449 (-114.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-43 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 828-878 (-172.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 348-328 (-73.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 440-432 (-106.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-1 (+0.6 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
PEAVY is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.10 and a WHIP of 1.233.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

TED LILLY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LILLY is 3-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.77 and a WHIP of 0.729.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

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PITTSBURGH (19 - 20) at ST LOUIS (23 - 18) - 8:15 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. TODD WELLEMEYER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 27-66 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 21-7 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-17 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WELLEMEYER is 13-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WELLEMEYER is 13-6 (+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 120-134 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 62-72 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MAHOLM is 1-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.28 and a WHIP of 1.563.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WELLEMEYER is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 0.917.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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COLORADO (15 - 24) at ARIZONA (24 - 15) - 9:40 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. MICAH OWINGS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 61-115 (-39.2 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 5-16 (-11.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 14-24 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 7-16 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 54-112 (-37.9 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
COLORADO is 14-24 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 18-5 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 117-91 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 85-60 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-23 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 70-46 (+22.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 60-35 (+21.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 117-91 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 67-40 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 79-71 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 85-73 (+20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 69-49 (+31.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 6-1 (+5.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MICAH OWINGS vs. COLORADO since 1997
OWINGS is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.161.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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HOUSTON (22 - 18) at SAN FRANCISCO (17 - 23) - 10:15 PM
BRIAN MOEHLER (R) vs. PATRICK MISCH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 300-302 (-63.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 623-509 (+83.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 9-2 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 88-114 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 88-114 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

BRIAN MOEHLER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MOEHLER is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 2.143.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

PATRICK MISCH vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (15 - 26) at TEXAS (20 - 21) - 2:05 PM
CARLOS SILVA (R) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 15-26 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 2-11 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
SEATTLE is 13-25 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 35-67 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 3-11 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SILVA is 1-12 (-11.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 95-108 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 33-17 (+13.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 57-43 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 35-21 (+14.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 10-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
TEXAS is 22-13 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 90-98 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 6-3 (+5.5 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

CARLOS SILVA vs. TEXAS since 1997
SILVA is 4-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.25 and a WHIP of 1.382.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (24 - 18) at BALTIMORE (20 - 19) - 3:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. DANIEL CABRERA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 24-33 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 1-8 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 23-9 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-65 (-28.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 35-67 (-23.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JON LESTER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LESTER is 3-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

DANIEL CABRERA vs. BOSTON since 1997
CABRERA is 1-9 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 7.84 and a WHIP of 2.067.
His team's record is 2-9 (-6.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.8 units)

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OAKLAND (23 - 17) at CLEVELAND (20 - 19) - 7:05 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 54-72 (-32.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 346-304 (-65.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 15-26 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-3 (+2.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JOE BLANTON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BLANTON is 2-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.434.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SABATHIA is 2-7 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 6.84 and a WHIP of 1.729.
His team's record is 4-10 (-7.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-7. (-1.8 units)

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NY YANKEES (19 - 21) at TAMPA BAY (23 - 16) - 7:10 PM
MIKE MUSSINA (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 114-92 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 1-10 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 52-53 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 0-6 (-8.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 48-43 (-20.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MUSSINA is 2-8 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 23-16 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-10 (+7.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-44 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-4 (+2.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MUSSINA is 17-7 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.219.
His team's record is 21-9 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-17. (-5.7 units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SHIELDS is 0-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.83 and a WHIP of 1.710.
His team's record is 0-6 (-6.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

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DETROIT (16 - 23) at KANSAS CITY (17 - 21) - 8:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 16-23 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 5-16 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 2-10 (-8.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 4-13 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 11-22 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
VERLANDER is 1-7 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 6-14 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 28-27 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
VERLANDER is 26-7 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 31-62 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 15-36 (-21.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-0 (+6.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
VERLANDER is 6-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.023.
His team's record is 7-2 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (19 - 22) at MINNESOTA (20 - 18) - 8:10 PM
ROY HALLADAY (R) vs. BOOF BONSER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 49-65 (-38.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 11-20 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 14-29 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-14 (+11.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
HALLADAY is 33-8 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HALLADAY is 6-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 0.888.
His team's record is 7-1 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)

BOOF BONSER vs. TORONTO since 1997
BONSER is 0-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.17 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (18 - 20) at LA ANGELS (24 - 17) - 10:05 PM
JOSE CONTRERAS (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CONTRERAS is 12-24 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 62-28 (+34.2 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 138-125 (+28.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 338-330 (+44.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 51-30 (+26.0 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 419-424 (+37.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JOSE CONTRERAS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
CONTRERAS is 5-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.183.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
LACKEY is 3-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.66 and a WHIP of 1.414.
His team's record is 4-6 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)

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Boston* 8.5 over Cleveland
Lakers* 5 over Utah


YESTERDAY: 2-0

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Major League Baseball - Short Sheet

MLB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, May 14th

National League

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Tom Glavine (L) vs. Brett Myers (R)
Glavine : 64-38 TSR AWAY following a team loss
Myers : 7-13 TSR against NL East

Florida at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Ricky Nolasco (R) vs. Bronson Arroyo (R)
Nolasco : FLA 19-11 as a road underdog of +125 to +150
Arroyo : 7-18 TSR in the first half of the season

Washington at New York Mets, 7:10 ET
Tim Redding (R) vs. Claudio Vargas (R)
Redding : WAS 2-12 after having lost 2 of their last 3
Vargas : NYM 92-59 when the money line is +125 to -125

LA Dodgers at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
Derek Lowe (R) vs. Manny Parra (L)
Lowe : LAD 6-13 when the total is 9 to 9.5
Parra : MIL 32-11 HOME against NL West

San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Jake Peavy (R) vs. Ted Lilly (L)
Peavy : SD 3-11 following a win
Lilly : CHI 18-7 when the money line is -100 to -150

Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 ET
Paul Maholm (L) vs. Todd Wellemeyer (R)
Maholm : PIT 45-90 AWAY when the total is 8.5 to 10
Wellemeyer : 13-6 TSR in all games

Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Jorge De La Rosa (L) vs. Micah Owings (R)
De La Rosa : COL 5-16 against NL West
Owings : ARI 18-5 against NL West

Houston at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Brian Moehler (R) vs. Patrick Misch (L)
Moehler : HOU 9-2 in May
Misch : SF 9-19 having won 3 of their last 4


American League

Seattle at Texas, 2:05 ET
Carlos Silva (R) vs. Scott Feldman (R)
Silva : 1-12 TSR as a road underdog of +100 to +125
Feldman : TEX 10-3 in May

Boston at Baltimore, 3:05 ET
Jon Lester (L) vs. Daniel Cabrera (R)
Lester : BOS 19-5 off a loss to an AL East foe as a favorite of -150 or higher
Cabrera : BAL 39-65 against left-handed starters

Oakland at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Joe Blanton (R) vs. C.C. Sabathia (L)
Blanton : OAK 2-10 revenging a shutout loss
Sabathia : CLE 70-43 as a favorite of -150 or more

NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Mike Mussina (R) vs. James Shields (R)
Mussina : 2-8 TSR following a team loss
Shields : TB 7-0 at Home following a win by 2 runs or less

Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Justin Verlander (R) vs. Luke Hochevar (R)
Verlander : DET 65-37 AWAY in the first half
Hochevar : KC 15-36 at Home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Toronto at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Roy Halladay (R) vs. Boof Bonser (R)
Halladay : TOR 11-20 in night games
Bonser : 21-10 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125

Chicago White Sox at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Jose Contreras (R) vs. John Lackey (R)
Contreras : 12-24 TSR following a loss
Lackey : LAA 62-28 after shutting out their opponent

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Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB


Wednesday, May 14

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

Braves: Atlanta can't be thrilled to see Tom Glavine take the mound. The Braves have lost five of Glavine's six starts on the season, while Glavine himself is 0-1 with five no-decisions. Despite the Braves lack of success when Glavine takes the hill, he's only given up more than two runs on one occasion this year. The veteran has seen a lot of the Phillies over his career, going 28-17 with a 3.68 ERA in 64 starts.

Braves are 5-17 in their last 22 road games.
The UNDER is 17-5 in Atlanta's last 22 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Phillies (-150, O/U 10): Brett Myers has been inconsistent in 2008 but he has fared much better at home. In four starts at Citizens Bank Park, Myers is 2-0 with a respectable 3.00 ERA. Myers has been a horse for the Phillies, pitching into the fifth inning in every start this season. However, he's been susceptible to the long ball, giving up 12 home runs in 49.0 innings pitched. Myers has 17 career starts versus the Braves, compiling a 4-6 record, although Atlanta hitters are only batting .210 against him.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 6



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

Yankees: Mike Mussina is one of the hottest pitchers in baseball right now. Moose has won his last four decisions, allowing just eight runs over 23.0 innings. In his four-game winning streak, Mussina only walked two batters, while striking out 13. Mussina has displayed tremendous control all year, walking a total of just five batters in 2008. Moose has dominated the Rays, going 17-5 with a 3.44 ERA in 30 career starts.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (Side Play of the Day)

Rays (-140, O/U 8.5): James Shields has been a beast over the last month, going 3-1, with two of those wins being complete game shutouts against the Red Sox and Angels. Shields mixed in a poor outing versus Boston in between his two gems, but he's pitching as well as he has at any point in his career right now. Shields must be cringing at the thought of facing the Yankees. He's 0-5 in his career against the Bombers with a robust 7.83 ERA.

Rays are 12-1 in their last 13 home games.
The UNDER is 9-1 in Tampa Bay's last 10 home games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 3



San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs [8:05 PM ET]

Padres: Padres ace Jake Peavy takes the mound along with his 4-2 record and 2.47 ERA. Peavy has been tough in all of his outings this year, giving up more than three runs just once in eight starts. Peavy is 2-0 on the road this season but he's a bit more hittable away from home. His ERA jumps to 4.58 and teams are hitting .302 against Peavy in three road starts. Peavy has been a headache for the Cubs, sporting a 2-0 record and 2.10 ERA in five career starts.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Cubs (-115, O/U 8): After a horrendous start to the season, Ted Lilly has righted the ship recently. He's 3-1 in his last four starts, after going 0-3 in his first four appearances. In Lilly's last 26.0 innings, Lilly he's only given up seven runs, while recording 25 strikeouts. Lilly is money versus San Diego over his career, going 3-0 with a 2.19 ERA and 0.93 WHIP.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5



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

Rockies: After getting blasted in his first start of the season, Jorge De La Rosa bounced back with a strong outing against the Cardinals. De La Rosa got the win over St. Louis after allowing just two runs in 5.2 innings of work. In De La Rosa's two starts this year, teams are averaging a combined 15 runs per game, with each contest easily going over the total.

Rockies are 2-9 in their last 11 road games.
Rockies are 2-8 in their last 10 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

Diamondbacks (-165, O/U 10): The emergence 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 three games Owings has started after he's given up 15 runs in 17.2 innings of work. By comparison, in Owings first 26.0 innings pitched this season, he only gave up seven runs.

Diamondbacks are 26-11 in their last 37 home games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 7

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