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Long Sheet

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Thursday, June 5
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LA LAKERS (69 - 28) at BOSTON (78 - 24) - 6/5/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 61-40 ATS (+17.0 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 57-38 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
LA LAKERS are 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games this season.
LA LAKERS are 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders this season.
LA LAKERS are 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
LA LAKERS are 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
LA LAKERS are 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 71-102 ATS (-41.2 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
BOSTON is 56-81 ATS (-33.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

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

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National Basketball Association - Short Sheet

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Short Sheet

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Thursday, June 5th
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NBA Finals
Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
LA Lakers at Boston, 9:05 ET

LA Lakers:
15-7 ATS as road underdog
11-3 ATS revenging home loss

Boston:
12-4 Under at home after allowing 85 points or less
19-38 ATS at home off SU win as road underdog

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National Basketball Association – Additional

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Thursday, June 5

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Trend Sheet
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9:00 PM LA LAKERS vs. BOSTON
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of the LA Lakers last 14 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

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Hot Lines


Thursday, June 5

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Pick 'n' roll: Today’s NBA picks
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L.A. Lakers at Boston Celtics (-2 1/2, 192)

If you've been wringing your hands and refreshing your odds board for the last few days, dying for Game 1 between the Lakers and Celtics, just imagine how jacked Kobe Bryant is right now. He's been waiting for this since he was eight.

The L.A. Daily News reported this week that when Bryant was living in Italy as a kid, his grandfather would mail him tapes of the 1987 Celtics-Lakers showdown so he could stay in the loop. He told the News he hated the Celtics then and there's no doubt he'll hate them again at some point in this series.

Of course, the Finals aren't all about Kobe. The Celtics are a group that can beat you a lot of different ways, no matter who's up against them on the other side of the court. LeBron James knows all about that. But it's worth noting that James gave Boston everything it could handle with a weaker supporting staff than the one that Bryant has. Matchups could end up being a major concern for the Celtics, who pride themselves on defense.

Tony Allen likely won't be fit to guard Bryant as he's suffering from an Achilles' tendon issue, while Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom are a handful for any team when they're on their game. And even though home court has ruled this postseason, the Finals may be a different story. Detroit proved the Celtics are beatable in Boston. Maybe Los Angeles can do the same.

Pick: Lakers

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MLB
Dunkel


NY Mets at San Francisco
The Giants look to rebound from their loss to Pedro last night and take advantage of New York's 4-7 record on the road as a favorite between -100 and -125. San Francisco is the underdog pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Giants favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+110). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

Game 951-952: Florida at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Hendrickson) 14.157; Atlanta (Glavine) 16.038
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-145); Over

Game 953-954: Arizona at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Owings) 15.576; Milwaukee (Parra) 15.178
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-110); Under

Game 955-956: Colorado at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Cook) 13.126; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.004
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-130); Under

Game 957-958: NY Mets at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Maine) 14.803; San Francisco (Cain) 15.890
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+110); Over

Game 959-960: Cincinnati at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Volquez) 16.405; Philadelphia (Myers) 15.404
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-120); 10
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+110); Under

Game 961-962: Houston at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Oswalt) 15.439; Pittsburgh (Duke) 13.835
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Houston (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-120); Under

Game 963-964: St. Louis at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wellemeyer) 14.412; Washington (Lannan) 14.214
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-115); Under

Game 965-966: Chicago Cubs at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago Cubs (Lilly) 15.034; San Diego (Maddux) 16.051
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+110); Over

Game 967-968: Detroit at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Robertson) 15.777; Oakland (Duchscherer) 15.052
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+120); Under

Game 969-970: LA Angels at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 14.507; Seattle (Silva) 15.164
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+115); Under

Game 971-972: Tampa Bay at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Jackson) 14.093; Boston (Beckett) 16.315
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-165); Over

Game 973-974: Toronto at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Litsch) 16.031; NY Yankees (Mussina) 15.568
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+120); Over

Game 975-976: Cleveland at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Lee) 15.419; Texas (Ponson) 14.102
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-145); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-145); Over

Game 977-978: Baltimore at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Cabrera) 15.417; Minnesota (Perkins) 14.689
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+100); Under

Game 979-980: Kansas City at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Hochevar) 14.624; White Sox (Danks) 15.588
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-150); Under

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NHL
Dunkel


Detroit at Pittsburgh
The Penguins pulled off a stunning overtime win on the road in Game Five to stay alive in the series and return home tonight where they are 9-1 in the postseason and have won 17 of their last 18. Pittsburgh is the underdog pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+105). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4

Game 11-12: Detroit at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.522; Pittsburgh 13.418
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+105); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, June 4


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FLORIDA (31 - 26) at ATLANTA (31 - 28) - 1:10 PM
MARK HENDRICKSON (L) vs. TOM GLAVINE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 24-7 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 10-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
ATLANTA is 24-7 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 31-26 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 22-13 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 20-15 (+11.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 31-26 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 420-475 (+29.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ATLANTA is 21-37 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 93-97 (-23.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-3 (-0.1 Units) against FLORIDA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

MARK HENDRICKSON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HENDRICKSON is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

TOM GLAVINE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
GLAVINE is 13-15 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.511.
His team's record is 17-22 (-17.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 19-17. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (32 - 27) at MILWAUKEE (31 - 28) - 1:05 PM
MICAH OWINGS (R) vs. MANNY PARRA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 7-14 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 117-73 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 117-73 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 51-29 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 125-103 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 125-103 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-12 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

MICAH OWINGS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
OWINGS is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

MANNY PARRA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (21 - 38) at LA DODGERS (28 - 30) - 3:10 PM
AARON COOK (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 20-38 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 8-23 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 7-21 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 20-38 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 105-66 (+26.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 63-53 (+14.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 18-24 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 6-2 (+3.7 Units) against COLORADO this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

AARON COOK vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
COOK is 4-5 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.37 and a WHIP of 1.543.
His team's record is 4-7 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.8 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (29 - 28) at SAN FRANCISCO (25 - 34) - 3:35 PM
JOHN MAINE (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 15-21 (-10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 96-125 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-47 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 96-125 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-46 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-33 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CAIN is 13-31 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 8-15 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 13-31 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 9-20 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 6-21 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JOHN MAINE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MAINE is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

MATT CAIN vs. NY METS since 1997
CAIN is 2-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.346.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (28 - 31) at PHILADELPHIA (35 - 25) - 7:05 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. BRETT MYERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 9-21 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CINCINNATI is 9-21 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 4-15 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-13 (+19.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 89-65 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 277-319 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 318-364 (+38.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-19 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
MYERS is 4-11 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MYERS is 2-8 (-10.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MYERS is 4-11 (-10.4 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
PHILADELPHIA is 4-2 (+1.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

BRETT MYERS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MYERS is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.17 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)

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HOUSTON (31 - 28) at PITTSBURGH (27 - 31) - 7:05 PM
ROY OSWALT (R) vs. ZACH DUKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 304-308 (-65.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 63-46 (+18.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 231-242 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
HOUSTON is 31-28 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 31-28 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OSWALT is 28-8 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ROY OSWALT vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
OSWALT is 11-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.51 and a WHIP of 1.102.
His team's record is 13-8 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-10. (-0.1 units)

ZACH DUKE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DUKE is 0-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.17 and a WHIP of 1.527.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)

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ST LOUIS (35 - 25) at WASHINGTON (24 - 35) - 7:10 PM
TODD WELLEMEYER (R) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 97-124 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 26-17 (+11.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 87-60 (+27.4 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 94-121 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 22-12 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
WELLEMEYER is 16-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WELLEMEYER is 16-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 12-47 (-27.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-25 (-18.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN LANNAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LANNAN is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.499.
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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CHICAGO CUBS (38 - 21) at SAN DIEGO (23 - 37) - 10:05 PM
TED LILLY (L) vs. GREG MADDUX (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 429-467 (-116.3 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 451-435 (-99.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-21 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-21 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-36 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 1-8 (-9.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-36 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 13-29 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 7-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 5-1 (+3.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

TED LILLY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LILLY is 4-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.84 and a WHIP of 0.818.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

GREG MADDUX vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MADDUX is 9-5 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 0.990.
His team's record is 12-7 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-7. (+4.0 units)

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DETROIT (24 - 34) at OAKLAND (32 - 27) - 3:35 PM
NATE ROBERTSON (L) vs. JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 24-34 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 5-16 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 22-29 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 17-30 (-18.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ROBERTSON is 15-26 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 13-23 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 8-20 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 3-13 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 36-21 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 118-54 (+45.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
OAKLAND is 25-29 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

NATE ROBERTSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ROBERTSON is 4-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)

JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (36 - 24) at SEATTLE (21 - 38) - 4:40 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. CARLOS SILVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 14-22 (-15.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 36-20 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 36-24 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 169-151 (+40.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 31-19 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 13-5 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 21-38 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-37 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 13-24 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 11-26 (-14.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-3 (+1.9 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WEAVER is 4-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.458.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+5.0 units)

CARLOS SILVA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SILVA is 6-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.9 units)

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TAMPA BAY (35 - 23) at BOSTON (36 - 25) - 7:05 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 60-127 (-39.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 48-108 (-38.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 38-87 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 143-94 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-5 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 35-16 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 18-4 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 31-11 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 35-23 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-13 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-15 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 25-35 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 314-238 (-46.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-3 (+0.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
JACKSON is 2-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.67 and a WHIP of 1.770.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BECKETT is 4-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.136.
His team's record is 4-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+1.0 units)

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TORONTO (32 - 28) at NY YANKEES (28 - 30) - 7:05 PM
JESSE LITSCH (R) vs. MIKE MUSSINA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 95-106 (-26.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 28-30 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 3-13 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 52-48 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 106-87 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 12-17 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MUSSINA is 3-9 (-11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JESSE LITSCH vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LITSCH is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.07 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 1-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. TORONTO since 1997
MUSSINA is 17-10 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.180.
His team's record is 19-13 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-17. (-4.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (26 - 32) at TEXAS (30 - 30) - 8:05 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. SIDNEY PONSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 26-32 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-32 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-30 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-24 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-18 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 105-117 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 62-47 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 37-23 (+13.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 97-103 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 24-17 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LEE is 36-22 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-2 (+2.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. TEXAS since 1997
LEE is 4-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.80 and a WHIP of 1.458.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

SIDNEY PONSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PONSON is 0-7 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 9.49 and a WHIP of 2.036.
His team's record is 4-7 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-3.8 units)

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BALTIMORE (28 - 29) at MINNESOTA (30 - 28) - 8:10 PM
DANIEL CABRERA (R) vs. GLEN PERKINS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 41-68 (-30.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 38-73 (-26.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 23-15 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

DANIEL CABRERA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CABRERA is 5-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.325.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

GLEN PERKINS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (23 - 35) at CHI WHITE SOX (31 - 26) - 8:11 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 12-25 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-24 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-8 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-16 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 732-625 (+74.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-11 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 29-27 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN DANKS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DANKS is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.625.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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WNBA
Long Sheet


Note: We will repost if "Top Trends" updates.


Wednesday, June 4


SEATTLE (5 - 2) at DETROIT (5 - 1) - 6/4/2008, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-1 straight up against SEATTLE 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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MLB


Wednesday, June 4

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Hot Lines: Wednesday's best MLB bets
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Chicago Cubs at San Diego (+110, 8)

It's not like the name of Ted Lilly strikes fear into the hearts of opposing batting lineups, but he’s better than his 5.54 ERA would indicate. That number was significantly plumped up after his last outing - a three-inning disaster in Colorado in which he gave up eight hits and seven runs in what became a 10-9 loss.

But Petco Park should be a much more hospitable venue for Lilly. The majors' most pitcher-friendly park is a tough enough place to score runs in general (over/under 13-17), but when there's a lefty on the hill, the Padres are hitting an astonishing .182. Lilly is 4-0 in his career against the Pads and his two career appearances in San Diego played under the total.

The Cubbies have been hitting well, but Greg Maddux should be able to slow them down. The veteran right-hander has a 1.84 ERA at home and the Cubs get him just when he's getting hot. He's 3-0 in his last three starts and hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of those outings.

Pick: Under



Baltimore at Minnesota (-110, 9)

Daniel Cabrera is the workhorse of this Baltimore pitching staff. He has a personal 5-1 record, a 3.60 ERA and has worked at least seven innings in all but one of his last five starts. He has a good history against Minnesota working in his favor (5-2, 3.33 ERA in eight meetings) which should help counter the Orioles' 4-13 record against the Twins over last three seasons. Essentially, Cabrera's name on the lineup card is the only reason to like Baltimore today - but it's a big reason.

The O's have been brutal at the plate this season, but there's some hope tonight because they've performed much better against left-handers (.270). That's a good sign for Baltimore as they face Glen Perkins for the first time. The young lefty has performed well this year against some excellent lineups, but he's inexperienced and still unproven, which could open the door for the underdog in this game.

Pick: Orioles

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Major League Baseball - Short Sheet

MLB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, June 4th

National League

Florida at Atlanta, 1:10 ET
Mark Hendrickson (L) vs. Tom Glavine (L)
Hendrickson: Fla 15-5 Over vs. division
Glavine: Atl 10-1 at home in day games

Arizona at Milwaukee, 1:05 ET
Micah Owings (L) vs. Manny Parra (L)
Owings: Ari 49-13 Under Away when the total is 8.5 to 10
Parra: Mil 7-2 at home vs. Arizona

Colorado at LA Dodgers, 3:10 ET
Aaron Cook (R) vs. Clayton Kershaw (L)
Cook: Col 7-21 vs. division games
Kershaw: Dodgers 14-4 Under in day games

NY Mets at San Francisco, 3:35 ET
John Maine (R) vs. Matt Cain (R)
Maine: 32-16 TSR as favorite
Cain: 9-20 TSR off team loss

Cincinnati at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Edinson Volquez (R) vs. Brett Myers (R)
Volquez: 3-0 TSR, 2.50 ERA L3 starts
Myers: 2-7 TSR as favorite

Houston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Roy Oswalt (R) vs. Zach Duke (L)
Oswalt: 0-3 TSR, 6.63 ERA L3 starts
Duke: Pit 20-7 Over off a loss

St. Louis at Washington, 7:10 ET
Todd Wellemeyer (R) vs. John Lannan (L)
Wellemeyer: StL 4-0 vs. Washington
Lannan: Wash 12-47 when the total is 8 to 8.5

Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 10:05 ET WGN
Ted Lilly (L) vs. Greg Maddux (R)
Lilly: Cubs 16-2 vs. NL West
Maddux: SD 9-23 as an underdog


American League

Detroit at Oakland, 3:35 ET
Nate Robertson (L) vs. Justin Duchscherer (R)
Robertson: 8-16 TSR in the first half of the season
Duchscherer: Oak 18-6 after 2 or more consecutive home games

LA Angels at Seattle, 4:40 ET
Jered Weaver (R) vs. Carlos Silva (R)
Weaver: LAA 13-5 AWAY following a win
Silva: SEA 8-23 after a one run loss

Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:05 ET ESPN
Edwin Jackson (R) vs. Josh Beckett (R)
Jackson: TB 13-47 as a road underdog of +150 to +200
Beckett: Bos 14-0 as a home favorite of -125 to -175

Toronto at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Jesse Litsch (R) vs. Mike Mussina (R)
Litsch: TOR after allowing 4 runs or less 3 straight games
Mussina: Yankees 3-9 following a team loss

Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 ET
Cliff Lee (L) vs. Sidney Ponson (R)
Lee: 1-7 TSR when the total is 10 or higher
Ponson: TEX 13-4 after having lost 2 of their last 3

Baltimore at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Daniel Cabrera (R) vs. Glen Perkins (L)
Cabrera: 22-8 TSR against AL Central
Perkins: Min 13-4 vs. Baltimore

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Luke Hochevar (R) vs. John Danks (L)
Greinke: KC 2-12 after a loss by 4 runs or more
Floyd: White Sox 15-8 against AL Central

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Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB


Wednesday, June 4

Updated

(Sorry for the late post, ...but for the record)
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Tips and Trends
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Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers [3:10 PM ET]

Rockies: Aaron Cook is one of the few starting pitchers that is getting the job done for Colorado this season, going 7-3 with a 3.36 ERA. While he's pitched well overall, Cook is coming off his worst outing of the year against the Cubs, giving up 10 hits and seven runs in 6.1 innings of work. Cook already owns a win over the Dodgers this season after giving up just two runs in seven innings pitched back on May 4. Three of Cook's last four starts have gone OVER the total.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Dodgers (-135, O/U 8): The Dodgers have won each of Clayton Kershaw's first two career starts but the rookie was hit pretty hard in his second outing against the Mets. After a strong performance at home against the Cardinals, the Mets touched up Kershaw for four runs in 3.2 innings. Opposing teams are hitting .270 against Kershaw over his brief career.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5



Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox [ESPN | 7:05 PM ET]

Rays: Edwin Jackson doesn't have a great record in 2008 (3-4) but he's pitched well overall for the Rays. In 11 starts this season, Jackson has given up one run or less five times. Unlike some of the other Rays pitchers, Jackson has actually performed well on the road, sporting a 3.09 ERA away from Tropicana Field. After the first four games Jackson appeared in went under the total, four of his last six have gone OVER.

Rays are 9-43 in the last 52 meetings at Boston.
The OVER is 8-1 in Tampa Bay's last 9 games as a road underdog.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Red Sox (-170, O/U 9): Josh Beckett hasn't been dominating this season, going 5-4 with a 4.30 ERA so far in 2008. The problem for Beckett- like it was two years ago – has been the long ball. Beckett has already given up 11 home runs this season, including four in one game versus the Brewers. Beckett is a perfect 3-0 at Fenway Park but his ERA is an unimpressive 5.40. Four of Beckett's last five starts have gone UNDER the total.

Red Sox are 40-12 in their last 52 home games.

Key Injuries - DH David Ortiz (.252; wrist) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6



Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Phillies [7:05 PM ET]

Reds: Edinson Volquez has been sensational this season but now he'll have to go up against the red hot Phillies lineup. Volquez has given up two runs or less in nine of his 10 starts this year, helping six of those outings go under the total. Volquez is just 2-2 on the road this season but a lot of that has to do with a lack of run support, seeing that his ERA away from home is a sparkling 1.17.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side Play of the Day)

Phillies (-125, O/U 9.5): Brett Myers has really been struggling of late, losing four of his last five starts. In his previous 29.1 innings of work, Myers has given up an alarming 25 runs. The Phillies have suffered overall with Myers on the mound, losing six of his last seven starts. Myers has faired better at home however, going 3-1 with a 4.12 ERA in six starts.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4



Cleveland Indians at Texas Rangers [8:05 PM ET]

Indians (-145, O/U 10): Cliff Lee and his minute 1.88 ERA square off against a good hitting Rangers squad. Lee has been remarkable this season, allowing two or fewer runs seven times. Not surprisingly, Lee has been an under machine, with seven of his 10 starts coming in under the total. Being on the road shouldn't bother Lee tonight. He's 5-1 with an impressive 1.91 ERA away from home this season.

Key Injuries - NONE

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

Rangers: Sidney Ponson is battling for Comeback Player of the Year honors at the moment thanks to his 4-1 record and 3.83 ERA in 2008. Ponson hasn't been dominating in all of his starts this year, although he has allowed just one run on three separate occasions. The honeymoon could end for Ponson tonight, however. He's 0-7 in his career against the Indians, with a 9.47 ERA. Tribe hitters are batting an obscene .342 versus Ponson in 12 games against the veteran.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 3



Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres [WGN | 10:05 PM ET]

Cubs (-130, O/U 8): Chicago's Ted Lilly is a perfect 4-0 lifetime vs. San Diego with an impressive 2.93 ERA, and he will look to rebound from a rough start last time out against Colorado. Lilly surrendered seven runs and eight hits in just three innings of work, but his teammates were able to rally back from an eight-run deficit for a 10-9 victory. He struck out a season-high 11 batters in his first meeting with the Padres earlier this season back on May 14th.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

Padres: San Diego's Greg Maddux owns an outstanding 12-4 career mark against his former team with a 2.71 ERA, but a bulk of those wins came as a member of the Braves. Maddux got shelled in the last meeting at Chicago on May 15th, giving up four runs and 11 hits in just 4.1 innings of work. He has been much better at home though, going 1-0 in five starts with a stellar 1.84 ERA.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

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