Saturday Trends and Indexes 05/24

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National Hockey League - Short Sheet

NHL
Short Sheet

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Saturday, May 24
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Stanley Cup
Finals
Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Pittsburgh at Detroit, 8:00 ET

Pittsburgh:
18-5 SU when playing 5 or less games in 14 days
12-2 SU as a # 2 seed in the playoffs

Detroit:
9-10 SU at home after winning 8 or more of their last 10
12-8 SU on Saturday games

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up

Saturday, May 24

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2008 NHL playoffs

Good time to be a Detroit sports fan; Red Wings are team with more experience than Penguins, but Pittsburgh is 12-2 so far in playoffs, on one of greatest runs in playoff history- the games they lost in playoffs both came with Pens leading the series 3-0. Red Wings won 12 of 16 playoff games, seven of eight on the home ice. Both teams are well-rested. Wings allowed 20 goals in their last dozen games.

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National Hockey League – Additional

NHL


Saturday, May 24

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Trend Sheet
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8:00 PM PITTSBURGH vs. DETROIT
Pittsburgh is 2-5-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Detroit is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

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National Hockey League - Gameday

NHL
Gameday


Saturday, May 24

Saturday NHL Playoff Gameday

Detroit is the place to be Saturday night, as the Stanley Cup final gets underway between the Red Wings and Penguins, while in the NBA the Eastern Conference final resumes with Game 3 between the Celtics and Pistons.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings – 8 pm EDT

Both the Red Wings and Penguins will be well-rested heading into Game 1. The Wings haven’t played since knocking off Dallas in six games on Monday, while the Pens had an extra day off, having eliminated Philadelphia in five games last Sunday.

This series could see a ton of goals, as the Top 5 playoff scoring leaders will all be taking part. Sidney Crosby and Henrik Zetterberg lead their respective teams with 21 points each, while Marian Hossa, Evgeni Malkin and Pavel Datsyuk have all collected 19 points so far. Playoff goal-scoring leader Johan Franzen is also expected to suit up in this series, although he is out for Game 1. Franzen has missed the Wings’ last five games with concussion-like symptoms, but he still leads all playoff scorers with 12 goals.

The only thing that could possibly keep the goals down in this series are the goaltenders. Both Chris Osgood and Marc-Andre Fleury have been stellar in nets throughout the postseason. Osgood leads all starting goaltenders with a 1.60 goals-against average in the playoffs, while Fleury checks in right behind him at 1.70. Fleury is just ahead of Osgood in save percentage at .938, with Osgood next at .931.

One category where Detroit is light years ahead of Pittsburgh is playoff experience. The Red Wings have 10 players who have lifted the Cup before, with a number of them having done it numerous times. Pittsburgh has three former Cup winners on their roster, with only Darryl Sydor owning more than one ring. Gary Roberts is another Penguin with a Cup ring, but neither he nor Detroit veteran Chris Chelios will play in Game 1 of the series.

The opening odds for Game 1 list Detroit as a -165 home favorite, while Pittsburgh is a +145 underdog.

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WNBA


Saturday, May 24

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3:30 PM SEATTLE vs. SAN ANTONIO
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle


7:00 PM SACRAMENTO vs. CONNECTICUT
Sacramento is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing Connecticut
Connecticut is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Connecticut is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento

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MLB
Dunkel


LA Angels at Chicago White Sox
The Angels have taken three of four on their current road trip and come into today's contest with an 8-4 record as a road underdog between +100 and +125. LA is the underdog pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Angels favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+115). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, MAY 24

Game 901-902: Arizona at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Johnson) 16.063; Atlanta (Campillo) 16.029
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Arizona (-105); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-105); Under

Game 903-904: NY Mets at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Vargas) 14.432; Colorado (Francis) 15.898
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Colorado (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-140); Over

Game 905-906: Philadelphia at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Myers) 15.893; Houston (Moehler) 16.624
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-120); 10
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+110); Under

Game 907-908: Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago Cubs (Marquis) 15.002; Pittsburgh (Dumatrait) 15.902
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+120); Over

Game 909-910: San Francisco at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 14.996; Florida (Badenhop) 15.899
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Florida (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-110); Under

Game 911-912: Milwaukee at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (McClung) 13.874; Washington (Lannan) 15.011
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-115); Under

Game 913-914: Cincinnati at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.446; San Diego (Ledezma) 14.832
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+100); Over

Game 915-916: St. Louis at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lohse) 15.405; LA Dodgers (Penny) 16.335
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-160); Under

Game 917-918: Seattle at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Silva) 12.968; NY Yankees (Mussina) 15.243
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 919-920: Kansas City at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Hochevar) 14.586; Toronto (Litsch) 15.630
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-135); Under

Game 921-922: LA Angels at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 15.888; White Sox (Danks) 15.038
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+115); Under

Game 923-924: Baltimore at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Trachsel) 15.670; Tampa Bay (Jackson) 15.009
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+145); Under

Game 925-926: Texas at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Feldman) 14.862; Cleveland (Lee) 16.798
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-180); Over

Game 927-928: Minnesota at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Bonser) 14.445; Detroit (Robertson) 15.322
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Detroit (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-145); Over

Game 929-930: Boston at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Beckett) 15.825; Oakland (Duchscherer) 16.662
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+135); Over

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NBA
Dunkel


Boston at Detroit
The Pistons snapped Boston's nine-game home winning streak in Game Two and look to take advantage of the Celtics inability to win on the road (6 straight losses) tonight. Detroit is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Pistons favored by 7 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, MAY 24

Game 709-710: Boston at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 121.610; Detroit 129.235
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 7 1/2; 178
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 5; 175
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5); Over

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NHL
Dunkel


Pittsburgh at Detroit
The Red Wings are making their fourth trip to the finals since 1996 and are 12-1 over that span. Detroit is the pick tonight in Game One (-170) according to Dunkel, which has the Red Wings favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-170). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, MAY 24

Game 1-2: Pittsburgh at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.753; Detroit 13.688
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-170); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet


Saturday, May 24


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BOSTON (75 - 23) at DETROIT (68 - 27) - 5/24/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 55-40 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 45-30 ATS (+12.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
DETROIT is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games this season.
DETROIT is 27-17 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 46-31 ATS (+11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 28-19 ATS (+7.1 Units) in road games this season.
BOSTON is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 51-38 ATS (+9.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in the conference finals over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-5 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-3 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MLB
Long Sheet


Saturday, May 24


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ARIZONA (29 - 19) at ATLANTA (26 - 22) - 3:55 PM
RANDY JOHNSON (L) vs. JORGE CAMPILLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 20-6 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 12-2 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games in May games this season.
ATLANTA is 8-0 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
ATLANTA is 20-6 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 122-95 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 53-39 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 22-12 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 122-95 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 73-48 (+23.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

RANDY JOHNSON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
JOHNSON is 7-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 0.977.
His team's record is 8-4 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.5 units)

JORGE CAMPILLO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (22 - 24) at COLORADO (19 - 29) - 3:55 PM
CLAUDIO VARGAS (R) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 110-98 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 110-98 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 47-37 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 63-51 (+16.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FRANCIS is 46-31 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 15-5 (+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 14-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 46-31 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 23-13 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 49-26 (+20.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
VARGAS is 34-18 (+21.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 50-41 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 18-29 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 18-29 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 13-24 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

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

CLAUDIO VARGAS vs. COLORADO since 1997
VARGAS is 4-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.15 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.5 units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. NY METS since 1997
FRANCIS is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.557.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (27 - 23) at HOUSTON (28 - 22) - 7:05 PM
BRETT MYERS (R) vs. BRIAN MOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MYERS is 3-10 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MYERS is 3-10 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 28-22 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 15-6 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
HOUSTON is 28-22 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 35-22 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-13 (+12.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 59-37 (+19.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

BRETT MYERS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MYERS is 3-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)

BRIAN MOEHLER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MOEHLER is 1-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 7.67 and a WHIP of 1.778.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.6 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (29 - 19) at PITTSBURGH (22 - 26) - 7:05 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. PHILLIP DUMATRAIT (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 889-961 (-191.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 255-304 (-88.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 132-190 (-60.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-46 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 834-881 (-170.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 421-466 (-123.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 445-433 (-103.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MARQUIS is 36-45 (-24.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 43-63 (-41.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 45-55 (-32.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 62-45 (+18.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 51-35 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 229-241 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 9-1 (+6.7 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.9 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MARQUIS is 7-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.283.
His team's record is 9-7 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+1.2 units)

PHILLIP DUMATRAIT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
DUMATRAIT is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 12.14 and a WHIP of 2.999.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (20 - 29) at FLORIDA (27 - 20) - 7:10 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. BURKE BADENHOP (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 91-120 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 91-120 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-76 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CAIN is 13-29 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 6-17 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 13-29 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 8-20 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 6-20 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 27-20 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 27-20 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 23-15 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 22-14 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 625-513 (+82.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 344-328 (+41.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against FLORIDA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. FLORIDA since 1997
CAIN is 1-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

BURKE BADENHOP vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (22 - 26) at WASHINGTON (21 - 28) - 7:10 PM
SETH MCCLUNG (R) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 14-27 (-17.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 43-66 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 6-21 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 103-104 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 48-76 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 20-34 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 94-117 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 72-55 (+38.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-1 (+7.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-27 (+21.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 91-114 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 49-42 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 46-32 (+25.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

SETH MCCLUNG vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN LANNAN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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CINCINNATI (22 - 27) at SAN DIEGO (18 - 32) - 10:05 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. WILFREDO LEDEZMA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 21-39 (-21.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 5-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARROYO is 16-28 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 4-15 (-13.5 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 5-18 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 16-28 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 5-15 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 426-491 (+46.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 276-317 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 211-218 (+45.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 18-31 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-31 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 11-25 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

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

BRONSON ARROYO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
ARROYO is 2-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.573.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

WILFREDO LEDEZMA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LEDEZMA is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 11.59 and a WHIP of 3.433.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (29 - 21) at LA DODGERS (25 - 22) - 10:10 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LOHSE is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 2.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

BRAD PENNY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PENNY is 2-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.25 and a WHIP of 1.660.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-1.5 units)

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SEATTLE (18 - 31) at NY YANKEES (23 - 25) - 7:05 PM
CARLOS SILVA (R) vs. MIKE MUSSINA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 18-31 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 7-18 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 5-16 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
SEATTLE is 16-30 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 12-23 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 36-70 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 10-23 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-16 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY YANKEES are 118-96 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 80-74 (-50.7 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 83-69 (-43.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 103-84 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

CARLOS SILVA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SILVA is 1-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 9.82 and a WHIP of 1.977.
His team's record is 1-5 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.8 units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MUSSINA is 14-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.112.
His team's record is 16-5 (+10.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-10. (+0.5 units)

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KANSAS CITY (21 - 27) at TORONTO (25 - 25) - 1:07 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. JESSE LITSCH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 10-2 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 28-22 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 90-104 (-30.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 43-48 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 (-0.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. TORONTO since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JESSE LITSCH vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LITSCH is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.98 and a WHIP of 0.951.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (29 - 21) at CHI WHITE SOX (26 - 21) - 3:55 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-14 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 421-425 (+38.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 18-7 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 168-151 (+39.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 371-376 (+44.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
WEAVER is 2-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 0.48 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
DANKS is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (24 - 23) at TAMPA BAY (28 - 20) - 6:10 PM
STEVE TRACHSEL (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 114-208 (-91.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 36-68 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TRACHSEL is 3-24 (-18.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
TRACHSEL is 54-84 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TRACHSEL is 2-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 28-20 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 10-0 (+10.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 19-12 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-13 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-20 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-3 (+2.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

STEVE TRACHSEL vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
TRACHSEL is 0-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.60 and a WHIP of 1.719.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
JACKSON is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 16.22 and a WHIP of 3.003.
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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TEXAS (25 - 25) at CLEVELAND (22 - 26) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. CLIFF LEE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 100-112 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
TEXAS is 93-100 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 20-14 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-26 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 55-72 (-31.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 347-305 (-66.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 9-16 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CLIFF LEE vs. TEXAS since 1997
LEE is 3-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.52 and a WHIP of 1.414.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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MINNESOTA (24 - 24) at DETROIT (20 - 28) - 7:05 PM
BOOF BONSER (R) vs. NATE ROBERTSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 42-52 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-28 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 6-20 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 4-16 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 95-92 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-26 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ROBERTSON is 13-26 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 14-25 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 1-8 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 11-23 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 8-16 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 3-11 (-10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-2 (+2.6 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

BOOF BONSER vs. DETROIT since 1997
BONSER is 2-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

NATE ROBERTSON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ROBERTSON is 7-8 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 9-10 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-11. (-6.5 units)

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BOSTON (31 - 20) at OAKLAND (26 - 23) - 9:05 PM
JOSH BECKETT (R) vs. JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 2-9 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 19-12 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 138-89 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-11 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BECKETT is 21-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BECKETT is 2-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.55 and a WHIP of 1.439.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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WNBA
Long Sheet


Saturday, May 24


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SEATTLE (3 - 0) at SAN ANTONIO (1 - 1) - 5/24/2008, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 6-1 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-1 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (1 - 2) at CONNECTICUT (2 - 0) - 5/24/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
SACRAMENTO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NBA
Short Sheet


Saturday, May 24th


Eastern Conference Finals
Game Three
Series Tied, 1-1
Boston at Detroit, 8:35 ET


Boston:
15-2 ATS Away off home loss
16-7 ATS off BB home games

Detroit:
2-12 ATS in conference finals
11-3 Under when the total is 179.5 or less

[Udog]

NBA


Saturday, May 24

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Pick 'n' Roll: Saturday's best NBA bets
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Boston at Detroit

How can you not fade the Boston Celtics on the road?

Let's just review a few statistics, shall we? Since the beginning of the playoffs, Boston is 0-6 straight-up and ATS on the road. This fine Celtics defense, that allowed opponents to score an average of fewer than 90 points through the season, is allowing an average of 95.3 points on the road and has given up more than 100 in three of the six road games. Their offense is also way down to 85.8 points per game after averaging nearly 100 this season.

After Boston's Game 2 loss to Detroit, Kevin Garnett looked despondent, hanging his head at the press conference and speaking with a weak voice. The Celtics will need KG to put up a fight against Rasheed Wallace if they have any hope of winning Game 3, but the Big Ticket looks like he's given up on the series already.

The Pistons didn't just wear out KG in Game 2; they wore out the whole Celtics team. They did it with impressive balance and depth, showing that while Boston is centered around the "Big Three", the Pistons have six or seven players who all contribute. Six players scored at least 13 points on Thursday, frustrating the Celtics and taking advantage of their weaknesses.

"What makes Detroit good is you can't really hone in on one guy," Rivers said. "Obviously in the two previous series we've had LeBron and Joe Johnson. Even though they had players around them, clearly they were the focal points.
"Where on this (team), Rip is probably No. 1 ... but Chauncey (Billups), Tayshaun Prince, Rasheed Wallace, (Antonio) McDyess have been terrific, and now, if you add (Rodney) Stuckey into the mix, they have five for-sures and six guys on certain nights that they can go to."

Detroit will take advantage of that depth and balance again - and their home-court advantage - to take the lead in this series.

Pick: Pistons

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MLB


Saturday, May 24

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Hot Lines: Saturday's best MLB bets
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Arizona at Atlanta (-110, 9)

Who is Jorge Campillo?

Well, he's a 30-year old right-hander who's made only two career starts, but his last one was a win over the New York Mets in which he threw six scoreless innings and got the win. The veteran of the Mexican minor leagues says the win gave him his confidence back, but pitching against the Diamondbacks on three days' rest might send his confidence right back south again.

The D-Backs are the fourth best offensive team in the majors this season, with 252 runs produced in 48 games. Their 52 home runs are also among the best in the bigs and .440 slugging percentage is enough to give even the most experienced pitcher a touch of anxiety.

Arizona will give the ball to Randy Johnson, who's had his ups and downs this year, but he's coming off his best start of the season. The Big Unit pitched seven scoreless innings, walking one and striking out five, to get a 4-0 win over Detroit May 18. He's also pitched shutouts in his last two meetings with Atlanta.

Pick: Diamondbacks

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MLB
Short Sheet


Saturday, May 24th

National League

Arizona at Atlanta, 3:55 ET FOX
Randy Johnson (L) vs. Jorge Campillo ((R)
Johnson: Ari 46-12 Under Away when the total is 8.5 to 10
Campillo: Atl 8-0 at home in day games

NY Mets at Colorado, 3:55 ET FOX
Claudio Vargas (R) vs. Jeff Francis (L)
Vargas: NYM 24-9 Over revenging one run loss
Francis: 14-4 TSR in day games

Philadelphia at Houston, 7:05 ET
Brett Myers (R) vs. Brian Moehler (R)
Myers: 1-6 TSR as favorite
Moehler: Hou 10-0 Under at home when the total is 10 or higher

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET WGN
Jason Marquis (R) vs. Phil Dumatrait (L)
Marquis: Cubs 9-1 vs. Pittsburgh
Dumatrait: Pit 17-7 Over off a loss

San Francisco at Florida, 7:10 ET
Matt Cain (R) vs. Burke Badenhop (R)
Cain: 2-11 TSR working on 5 or 6 days rest
Badenhop: Fla 17-5 Over after a loss by 6 runs or more

Milwaukee at Washington, 7:10 ET
Seth McClung (R) vs. John Lannan (L)
McClung: Mil 6-21 Away in May
Lannan: Wash 8-1 as a home underdog of +100 to +125

Cincinnati at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Bronson Arroyo (R) vs. Wilfredo Ledezma (L)
Arroyo: 1-12 TSR Away vs. NL West
Ledezma: SD 14-5 Under at home vs. righties

St. Louis at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Kyle Lohse (R) vs. Brad Penny (R)
Lohse: StL 16-8 Over off an Under
Penny: 27-10 TSR as favorite

American League

Seattle at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET
Carlos Silva (R) vs. Mike Mussina (R)
Silva: Sea 24-8 after a loss by 10+ runs
Mussina: Yankees 0-6 after having won 3 of their last 4

Kansas City at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Luke Hochevar (R) vs. Jesse Litsch (R)
Hochevar: KC 3-17 revenging BB losses where team scored 2 runs or less
Litsch: Tor 10-2 in day games

LA Angels at Chicago White Sox, 3:55 ET FOX
Jered Weaver (R) vs. John Danks (L)
Weaver: 3-0 TSR, 0.48 ERA vs. White Sox
Danks: White Sox 7-0 Under after scoring 1 run or less

Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 6:10 ET
Steve Trachsel (R) vs. Edwin Jackson (R)
Trachsel: 3-24 TSR as a road underdog of +150 to +175
Jackson: TB 10-0 as a home favorite of -150 to -200

Texas at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Scott Feldman (R) vs. Cliff Lee (L)
Feldman: Tex 16-5 Under after scoring 10+ runs
Lee: Cle 16-4 Under in May

Minnesota at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Boof Bonser (R) vs. Nate Robertson (L)
Bonser: Min 13-2 Under off underdog division win
Robertson: Det 4-16 vs. division

Boston at Oakland, 9:05 ET
Josh Beckett (R) vs. Justin Duchscherer (R)
Beckett: 13-2 TSR as road favorite
Duchscherer: Oak 14-3 Under off an Over

** (TC) Denotes Time Change