Sunday Trends and Indexes 05/25

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Sunday, May 25


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LA LAKERS (67 - 27) at SAN ANTONIO (64 - 32) - 5/25/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 452-388 ATS (+25.2 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 27-18 ATS (+7.2 Units) in home games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 49-28 ATS (+18.2 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 53-29 ATS (+21.1 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 69-44 ATS (+20.6 Units) in home games after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 55-37 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
LA LAKERS are 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) in road games this season.
LA LAKERS are 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 7-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-6 straight up against SAN ANTONIO 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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Sunday, May 25


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LOS ANGELES (1 - 0) at ATLANTA (0 - 2) - 5/25/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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HOUSTON (0 - 1) at WASHINGTON (0 - 2) - 5/25/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 212-162 ATS (+33.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 149-104 ATS (+34.6 Units) in May, June, or July games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 85-56 ATS (+23.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 147-189 ATS (-60.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in May games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-64 ATS (-29.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.

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

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NEW YORK (1 - 1) at DETROIT (3 - 1) - 5/25/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DETROIT is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 9-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-4 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, May 25


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SAN FRANCISCO (20 - 29) at FLORIDA (27 - 20) - 1:10 PM
PAT MISCH (L) vs. MARK HENDRICKSON (L)
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 21-36 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-44 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in day 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.
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.
HENDRICKSON is 15-5 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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)

PAT MISCH vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

MARK HENDRICKSON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HENDRICKSON is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (29 - 20) at PITTSBURGH (23 - 26) - 1:35 PM
TED LILLY (L) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 445-434 (-104.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 889-962 (-192.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 255-305 (-90.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 132-191 (-61.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-47 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 834-882 (-172.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-20 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 63-45 (+20.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 230-241 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MAHOLM is 15-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 9-2 (+5.4 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.9 Units)

TED LILLY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LILLY is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.543.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MAHOLM is 4-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.27 and a WHIP of 1.485.
His team's record is 5-1 (+7.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (23 - 26) at WASHINGTON (21 - 29) - 1:35 PM
MANNY PARRA (L) vs. TIM REDDING (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 15-27 (-16.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 44-66 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 7-21 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 22-44 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 42-65 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 51-89 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-54 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 21-34 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 94-118 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 72-56 (+37.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-15 (+12.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 43-28 (+20.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 33-26 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-27 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 91-115 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 46-33 (+24.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
REDDING is 13-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MANNY PARRA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

TIM REDDING vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
REDDING is 4-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.37 and a WHIP of 1.527.
His team's record is 5-6 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.7 units)

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ARIZONA (29 - 20) at ATLANTA (27 - 22) - 1:35 PM
MICAH OWINGS (R) vs. TOM GLAVINE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 14-4 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 21-6 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 13-2 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in May games this season.
ATLANTA is 9-0 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
ATLANTA is 21-6 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 13-2 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
GLAVINE is 29-7 (+16.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 122-96 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 53-40 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 122-96 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 40-25 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

MICAH OWINGS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
OWINGS is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 0.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TOM GLAVINE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GLAVINE is 11-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 1.060.
His team's record is 12-5 (+9.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-11. (-5.7 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (27 - 24) at HOUSTON (29 - 22) - 2:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. CHRIS SAMPSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 29-22 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 16-6 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
HOUSTON is 29-22 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 36-22 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 59-38 (+18.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 302-304 (-63.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-3 (+0.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAMELS is 3-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.14 and a WHIP of 0.907.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

CHRIS SAMPSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SAMPSON is 0-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 7.07 and a WHIP of 1.929.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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NY METS (23 - 24) at COLORADO (19 - 30) - 3:05 PM
JOHN MAINE (R) vs. AARON COOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 12-19 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 47-37 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
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.
COLORADO is 18-30 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 18-30 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 13-25 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 9-20 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JOHN MAINE vs. COLORADO since 1997
MAINE is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.17 and a WHIP of 1.173.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

AARON COOK vs. NY METS since 1997
COOK is 2-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.48 and a WHIP of 1.103.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (23 - 27) at SAN DIEGO (18 - 33) - 4:05 PM
MATT BELISLE (R) vs. GREG MADDUX (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 36-56 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 427-491 (+47.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 318-361 (+41.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 212-218 (+46.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 18-32 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-32 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MATT BELISLE vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BELISLE is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 1.900.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

GREG MADDUX vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MADDUX is 14-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of 1.034.
His team's record is 14-9 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-8. (+6.5 units)

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ST LOUIS (30 - 21) at LA DODGERS (25 - 23) - 4:10 PM
TODD WELLEMEYER (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 18-26 (-15.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 21-11 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
WELLEMEYER is 15-6 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WELLEMEYER is 15-6 (+11.5 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
ST LOUIS is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (18 - 32) at NY YANKEES (24 - 25) - 1:05 PM
JARROD WASHBURN (L) vs. CHIEN-MING WANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 11-20 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 10-24 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-17 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 18-32 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 4-13 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 7-19 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 5-17 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
SEATTLE is 16-31 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 119-96 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 81-74 (-49.7 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 104-84 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 27-29 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JARROD WASHBURN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
WASHBURN is 6-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.69 and a WHIP of 1.161.
His team's record is 7-6 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-3. (+6.7 units)

CHIEN-MING WANG vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WANG is 7-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.39 and a WHIP of 0.898.
His team's record is 7-0 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)

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TEXAS (25 - 26) at CLEVELAND (23 - 26) - 1:05 PM
DOUG MATHIS (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 100-113 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
TEXAS is 93-101 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 10-15 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

DOUG MATHIS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

C.C. SABATHIA vs. TEXAS since 1997
SABATHIA is 7-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 1.493.
His team's record is 8-3 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-3. (+4.7 units)

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KANSAS CITY (21 - 28) at TORONTO (26 - 25) - 1:07 PM
GIL MECHE (R) vs. DUSTIN MCGOWAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 11-2 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MCGOWAN is 10-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 88-122 (+21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 28-23 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MECHE is 19-10 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 53-43 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 91-104 (-29.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-24 (-18.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 44-48 (-14.4 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 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

GIL MECHE vs. TORONTO since 1997
MECHE is 4-5 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.18 and a WHIP of 1.587.
His team's record is 4-7 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.9 units)

DUSTIN MCGOWAN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MCGOWAN is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (24 - 25) at DETROIT (21 - 28) - 1:05 PM
GLEN PERKINS (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 42-53 (-17.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 34-17 (+16.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 27-8 (+18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 21-28 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 5-16 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 4-14 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 96-92 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 2-8 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 0-6 (-8.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 (+1.6 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

GLEN PERKINS vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VERLANDER is 3-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.419.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.8 units)

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BALTIMORE (24 - 24) at TAMPA BAY (29 - 20) - 1:40 PM
DANIEL CABRERA (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 114-209 (-92.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 36-69 (-24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 9-23 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 19-38 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 29-20 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 11-0 (+11.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 18-8 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-12 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-10 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-13 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CABRERA is 8-1 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 7-3 (+3.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

DANIEL CABRERA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CABRERA is 6-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.436.
His team's record is 10-3 (+5.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.4 units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)

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BOSTON (31 - 21) at OAKLAND (27 - 23) - 4:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 2-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 3-10 (-8.5 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
BOSTON is 8-16 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 116-53 (+44.4 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
OAKLAND is 16-6 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-12 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JON LESTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LESTER is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.700.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

JOE BLANTON vs. BOSTON since 1997
BLANTON is 2-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 3-4 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (30 - 21) at CHI WHITE SOX (26 - 22) - 8:05 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. JOSE CONTRERAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 52-30 (+27.3 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 421-426 (+37.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-15 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 62-29 (+32.9 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 11-4 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 80-65 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 372-376 (+45.3 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 4-2 (+1.7 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
LACKEY is 3-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.373.
His team's record is 4-7 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.5 units)

JOSE CONTRERAS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
CONTRERAS is 6-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.166.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.5 units)

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MLB


Sunday, May 25

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Hot Lines: Sunday's best MLB bets
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Arizona at Atlanta (-115, 9)

The Braves still have something going on at home after Jeff Francoeur's walk-off homer on Saturday pushed them to 7-2 on their current home stand and major-league best 21-6 at home on the year.

Meanwhile, Arizona is finally cooling down a bit after a blistering start. The D'Backs have dropped five of their last seven, narrowing their lead in the NL West to just 3 1/2 games. Arizona's slumping offense is most of the problem having produced more than two runs in just a pair of those seven games.

Pick: Atlanta



N.Y. Mets at Colorado (-110, 9 1/2)

It doesn't seem like the Mets have much time to waste to save manager Willie Randolph's job. Team owner Omar Minaya is with the team in Colorado, leading to speculation that Randolph's days are numbered.

However, the Mets got Randolph a win on Saturday to snap a five-game skid and send John Maine to the hill today, so maybe they're getting on the right track.

Pick: New York

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WNBA


Sunday, May 25


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Trend Sheet
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3:00 PM LOS ANGELES vs. ATLANTA
Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road


4:00 PM HOUSTON vs. WASHINGTON
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston


6:00 PM NEW YORK vs. DETROIT
New York is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 7-15-1 ATS in its last 23 games at home
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

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NBA


Sunday, May 25

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THE POWER INDEX
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San Antonio* 1.5 over L.A. Lakers

0-1 YESTERDAY

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MLB
Short Sheet


Sunday, May 25th

National League

San Francisco at Florida, 1:10 ET
Pat Misch (L) vs. Mark Hendrickson (L)
Misch: SF 26-44 in day games
Hendrickson: 6-0 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 1:35 ET
Ted Lilly (L) vs. Paul Maholm (L)
Lilly: Cubs 32-15 Under off a loss
Maholm: 15-6 TSR at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Milwaukee at Washington, 1:35 ET
Manny Parra (L) vs. Tim Redding (R)
Parra: Mil 7-21 Away in May
Redding: 6-1 TSR as underdog

Arizona at Atlanta, 1:35 ET
Micah Owings (R) vs. Tom Glavine (L)
Owings: Ari 47-12 Under Away when the total is 8.5 to 10
Glavine: Atl 9-0 at home in day games

Philadelphia at Houston, 2:05 ET
Cole Hamels (L) vs. Chris Sampson (R)
Hamels: Phi 23-9 Over off BB Unders
Sampson: 6-1 TSR as an underdog

NY Mets at Colorado, 3:05 ET
John Maine (R) vs. Aaron Cook (R)
Maine: 16-4 TSR Away when the total is 8.5 to 10
Cook: Col 2-10 after allowing 8+ runs

Cincinnati at San Diego, 4:05 ET
Matt Belisle (R) vs. Greg Maddux (R)
Belisle: 0-3 TSR, 5.51 ERA L3 starts
Maddux: SD 13-4 Under as home favorite

St. Louis at LA Dodgers, 4:10 ET
Todd Wellemeyer (R) vs. Clayton Kershaw (L)
Wellemeyer: 12-4 TSR 1st half of season
Kershaw: LAD 2-10 revenging BB losses where team scored 2 runs or less

American League

Seattle at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET
Jarrod Washburn (L) vs. Chien-Ming Wang (R)
Washburn: Sea 0-11 off BB Overs
Wang: Yankees 11-1 Under in day games

Texas at Cleveland, 1:05 ET
Doug Mathis (R) vs. C.C. Sabathia (L)
Mathis: Tex 15-6 in May
Sabathia: Cle 17-4 Under in May

Kansas City at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Gil Meche (R) vs. Dustin McGowan (R)
Meche: KC 3-18 revenging BB losses where team scored 2 runs or less
McGowan: Tor 11-2 in day games

Minnesota at Detroit, 1:05 ET
Glen Perkins (L) vs. Justin Verlander (R)
Perkins: Min 6-1 Over vs. Detroit
Verlander: 0-6 TSR vs. division

Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 1:40 ET
Daniel Cabrera (R) vs. James Shields (R)
Cabrera: Bal 19-38 in day games
Shields: TB 11-0 as a home favorite of -150 to -200

Boston at Oakland, 4:05 ET
Jon Lester (L) vs. Joe Blanton (R)
Lester: Bos 8-16 Away vs. righties
Blanton: Oak 16-6 off shutout win

LA Angels at Chicago White Sox, 8:05 ET ESPN
John Lackey (R) vs. Jose Contreras (R)
Lackey: LAA 62-29 off shutout win
Contreras: White Sox 12-1 Under after scoring 2 runs or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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Sunday, May 25

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SCOREBOARD

Monday, May 26

Arizona at Atlanta (1:05 p.m. EDT). The Diamondbacks' Brandon Webb (9-1) tries for a major league-best 10th win against the Braves and rookie Jair Jurrjens (5-3).


STARS

Saturday

-Justin Duchscherer, Athletics, brought a no-hitter into the seventh inning before allowing a single to the Red Sox's David Oritz. Duchscherer ended up giving up only that hit in eight innings of the Athletics' 3-0 win over Boston.

-Magglio Ordonez, Tigers, hit two homers and drove in six runs in the Detroit Tigers' 19-3 rout of the Minnesota Twins.

-Jeff Francoeur, Braves, hit a game-ending, two-run homer off Chad Qualls in the ninth inning, and the Braves overcame a sparkling 10-strikeout performance by Randy Johnson to beat Arizona 3-1.

-Jesse Litsch, Blue Jays, pitched a seven-hitter for his first career complete game in Toronto's 6-0 win over the Royals.

-Evan Longoria, Rays, homered twice and had six RBIs to lead the Rays past the Orioles 11-4. It was Longoria's first career multihomer game.

-Jered Weaver, Angels, pitched three-hit ball over eight innings and struck out six in a 2-0 win over Chicago. He improved to 3-0 with an 0.34 ERA in four career starts against the White Sox.

-Kyle Lohse, Cardinals, won for the first time in almost a month, pitching six scoreless innings and leading St. Louis to a 4-0 victory over the Dodgers.


OUTSTANDING FINISH

Doug Brocail is the oldest player on the Houston Astros roster. He felt like a kid again when Darin Erstad and Brad Ausmus turned a remarkable double play to end Houston's 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. The Phillies loaded the bases off Brocail with one out in the ninth inning. Shane Victorino flew out to Erstad in left and Erstad threw a perfect throw to Ausmus, the Astros catcher, who tagged out Pedro Feliz at the plate.


BIG 'K'

Randy Johnson reached double-digits in strikeouts for the first time since May 20 last year against Pittsburgh and the 210th time overall, five behind Nolan Ryan's record for games with 10 or more strikeouts. The Big Unit struck out 10 in Arizona's 3-1 loss to Atlanta. With 4,663 strikeouts, Johnson needs nine to tie Roger Clemens for second place behind Ryan (5,714).


REHABBING

Atlanta Braves right-hander John Smoltz reported no discomfort in his right shoulder after allowing one hit in one inning on a rehab assignment with the Double-A Mississippi Braves. He threw 12 pitches, eight for strikes, in the eighth inning against the Tennessee Smokies. Smoltz is expected to return to Atlanta on Sunday and the Braves will decide whether to schedule another rehab assignment or activate him.


STELLAR DEBUT

Nick Evans became the first player to get three extra-base hits in his debut with the Mets since Kaz Matsui on April 6, 2004, in Atlanta. Evans finished 3-for-4 before being lifted in the eighth as part of a double switch. "It's been a blur,'' he said of his debut.


SIDELINED

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed center fielder Andruw Jones on the 15-day disabled list Saturday because of an injured right knee that will require surgery and sideline him at least 4 to 6 weeks. Jones, who signed a two-year, $36.2 million contract last winter after 12 good seasons with the Atlanta Braves, has struggled in Los Angeles. The five-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner is hitting .165 with two homers and seven RBIs in 43 games.


SPEAKING

"I said, 'Those guys don't want none of me today 'cuz I'm going to pull a Lester on 'em. In the sixth inning, I was thinking, 'Did I really say that before the game?''' - Justin Duchscherer after allowing just one hit in eight innings to the Red Sox. He brought a no-hitter into the seventh inning before giving up a single to David Ortiz with one out.


SEASONS

May 25

1906 - Jesse Tannehill's 3-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox snapped a 20-game losing streak - 19 at home - for the Boston Red Sox.

1935 - Babe Ruth, winding up his career with the Boston Braves, hit three homers and a single at Pittsburgh, but the Pirates won 11-7. Ruth connected once off Red Lucas and twice off Guy Bush.

1951 - Willie Mays, a highly touted rookie for the Giants, went 0-for-5 in his debut against the Philadelphia Phillies.

1982 - Ferguson Jenkins became the seventh pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters in the Chicago Cubs' 2-1 loss at San Diego. Jenkins reached the milestone by striking out Garry Templeton in the third inning.

2001 - Kerry Wood of the Chicago Cubs allowed one hit and struck out 14 in a 1-0 win over the Brewers. Wood took a no-hit bid into the seventh before giving up a leadoff single to Mark Loretta.

2001 - Hideo Nomo of the Boston Red Sox tossed a one-hitter and struck out 14 in a 4-0 win over Toronto. Nomo faced one batter over the minimum of 27, giving up a leadoff double in the fourth to Shannon Stewart.

2002 - Shawn Green of the Los Angeles Dodgers homered twice in a 10-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, setting a major league record with seven homers in his last three games.

Today's birthdays: Jason Kubel 26; Scott Hairston 28; Chris Young 29; Miguel Tejada 32.

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