Saturday Trends and Indexes 06/28

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Trends and Indexes
Saturday June 28

Good Luck on day #180 of 2008!

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
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AFL
Long Sheet


Playoffs - Wild Card Round


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Saturday, June 28

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COLORADO (6 - 10) at UTAH (6 - 10) - 6/28/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games against American Conference, Central Division Opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Monday, June 30

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ORLANDO (9 - 7) at CLEVELAND (9 - 7) - 6/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a win versus a division rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 1-1 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GRAND RAPIDS (6 - 10) at ARIZONA (8 - 8) - 6/30/2008, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GRAND RAPIDS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games against American Conference, Western Division Opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 against the spread versus GRAND RAPIDS over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-1 straight up against GRAND RAPIDS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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AFL
Write-Up


Arena Football Playoff Analysis; Opening Week

Colorado (6-10) @ Utah (6-10)-- Utah started season 0-9, winds up with home game in playoffs; go figure. they lost 70-49 (-1.5) at home to Colorado in Week 5, then crushed the Crush 71-36 in Denver in Week 11 (-1.5). Blaze won six of last seven games, with last four staying under total. Colorado won last two tilts.

Orlando (9-7) @ Cleveland (9-7)-- Big advantage for Orlando, as they had the Week 17 bye and had last week off. Predators lost 62-43 in Week 11 at Cleveland (-3); they're 4-4 on road, and 1-5 vs spread in last six games overall. Four of last five Orlando games went over total. Cleveland won four of last five at home.

Grand Rapids (6-10) @ Arizona (8-8)-- Rampage lost 52-48 (+1) in Phoenix in Week 13, but they won last three games to get to this spot, scoring 84-63-86 points- they're 0-10 if they score 56 or less points, 6-0 if they score 63+. Rattlers lost last two tilts, both at home- they're just 3-5 at home this year. Seven of last nine Arizona games went over the total.

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AFL


Playoffs - Wild Card Round


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Trend Sheet
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Saturday, June 28

4:00 PM COLORADO vs. UTAH
Colorado is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Utah is 7-17 ATS in its last 24 games at home
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


Monday, June 30

7:00 PM ORLANDO vs. CLEVELAND
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-12-1 ATS in its last 18 games at home
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


9:30 PM GRAND RAPIDS vs. ARIZONA
Grand Rapids is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Grand Rapids is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games

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WNBA


Saturday, June 28


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8:00 PM DETROIT vs. CHICAGO
Detroit is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Chicago is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home


8:00 PM MINNESOTA vs. SAN ANTONIO
Minnesota is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
San Antonio is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
San Antonio is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota


8:30 PM INDIANA vs. HOUSTON
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home


10:00 PM NEW YORK vs. SACRAMENTO
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York
Sacramento is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York

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MLB


Saturday, June 28

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Baseball Today
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SCOREBOARD
Saturday, June 28

Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EDT). Right-hander Jered Weaver is 3-1 with a 4.21 ERA in four starts for the Angels this month. Chad Billingsley, who has won his last two starts, is scheduled to pitch for the Dodgers.

STARS
Friday

- Nick Swisher, White Sox, homered and drove in four runs in a 10-3 rout of the Cubs.

- Evan Longoria, Rays, went 4-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs, and also scored three times, in a 10-5 victory over the Pirates.

- C.C. Sabathia, Indians, struck out 11 over eight innings, with just four hits and two walks in a 6-0 win over the Reds.

- Curtis Granderson, Tigers, had a pair of triples as part of his four hits, scored three times and drove in a run in a 7-1 victory over the sagging Rockies.

- Jair Jurrjens, Braves, gave up three hits-all singles-and walk over eight innings, helping Atlanta to a 4-0 win over the Blue Jays.

- Ricky Nolasco, Marlins, gave up a run and six hits over eight innings, striking out nine in a 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

- Alex Gordon, Royals, homered, doubled and drove in four runs as Kansas City beat the Cardinals 7-2 for its 11th win in 12 games.

- Carlos Delgado, Mets, homered twice, including a grand slam, and set a franchise record with nine RBIs in a 15-6 rout of the Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the opener of the teams' two-ballpark doubleheader.

C.C. WRINGING UP Ks

C.C. Sabathia struck out 11 in eight innings of a 6-0 win over the Reds, becoming the first Indians pitcher since Chuck Finley in 2000 to fan 10 or more in three consecutive starters. Sabathia and Cliff Lee, who struck out 11 against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night, became the first two Indians to strike out 10 or more in consecutive games since Gaylord Perry and Dick Tidrow each struck out 10 Chicago White Sox on July 10-11, 1972.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Sidney Ponson pitched a gem in his return to the Yankees, silencing the Mets in a 9-0 victory at Shea Stadium that assured a split of a two-ballpark doubleheader. Carlos Delgado was the headliner in the opening act, setting a Mets record with nine RBIs and hitting a grand slam for one of his two homers in a 15-6 rout of the Yankees that last 3 hours, 54 minutes.

INTERLEAGUE ROYALTY

The Royals have won six straight and 11 of 12 after beating St. Louis 7-2, their longest win streak since opening the 2003 season 9-0. Kansas City also has the best record in interleague play at 13-3, an impressive and unexpected mark for a team that lost 12 straight last month.

HIGH AND DRY

Jarrod Washburn won for the first time in eight starts when he led the Mariners to a 5-2 victory over the Padres. What's more astounding, though, is that Seattle won despite stranding a franchise-record 18 baserunners. The Mariners won for the third time in four games while the Padres have lost six straight and 11 of 13.

ROCKY ROAD

The defending NL champion Rockies were stymied by unheralded Eddie Bonine, who limited them to just five hits over eight innings in the Tigers' 7-1 win. Colorado was swept on the road by Kansas City this week, and after losing to Detroit, has dropped five straight and six of seven.

RAYS STILL WINNING

Evan Longoria and Eric Hinske hit three-run homers to help surging Tampa Bay beat woeful Pittsburgh, 10-5, moving the Rays a franchise-best 17 games over .500 at 48-31. They've scored 37 runs while winning their last four, and altogether have won 10 of 13.

PHILLIES FALLING

NL East-leading Philadelphia watched its division lead shrink to one game over Florida after an 8-7 loss to the Rangers. The Phillies have lost eight of nine, and starter Brett Myers has been in just as deep a slump as anybody else. He got battered again in this one, and the Phillies are 1-11 in the last 12 games he has started. Myers is 1-8 over that stretch.

COMING…

Rays first baseman Carlos Pena was activated off the 15-day disabled list following a 3 1/2 -week layoff with a broken left index finger and immediately went back into the lineup.
- Mark Mulder, limited by a shoulder injury to just three major league appearances since the 2006 season, was activated by the Cardinals and sent to their bullpen.

…AND GOING

Hideki Matsui was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sore left knee, leaving the Yankees without one of their key sluggers.
- Orioles right-hander Matt Albers is likely done for the season after an MRI exam on his ailing shoulder revealed a torn labrum.
- Pirates reliever Denny Bautista was struck on the right forearm near his elbow by Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura's line drive, although X-rays showed no breaks.

SPEAKING

"It's wonderful for fans. Two games in one day, and one at each stadium, you know it's very enjoyable for them."-Yankees manager Joe Girardi, before his team split a rare two-ballpark doubleheader with the Mets, with each club winning on the "road."

"He's got stupid pop, opposite-field pop. He got that pitch tonight, and he hit it out like it was nothing. Hopefully, it's a sign of things to come."- Rangers slugger Milton Bradley, on 22-year-old Chris Davis, who hit a two-run homer in his first major league start during an 8-7 victory over the Phillies.

SEASONS
June 28

1907-Twelve Washington baserunners stole against catcher Branch Rickey as the Senators defeated the New York Yankees 16-5.

1910-Joe Tinker of the Chicago Cubs became the first major leaguer to steal home twice in the same game, an 11-1 win over Cincinnati.

1919-Carl Mays of Boston pitched two complete games against the New York Yankees. The Red Sox won the first game 2-0 and lost the nightcap 4-1.

1949-Joe DiMaggio played his first series of the year after a bone spur operation and hit .455, with four home runs and nine RBIs, as the New York Yankees swept Boston at Fenway Park.

1970-Pittsburgh swept the Chicago Cubs 3-2 and 4-1 in the Pirates' final games at Forbes Field.

1984-Dwight Evans of the Boston Red Sox completed the cycle with a three-run 11th-inning homer to beat the Seattle Mariners 9-6.

1986-Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians and Don Sutton of the California Angels became the first 300-game winners to start against each other in this century. Neither Niekro nor Sutton got a decision as the Angels scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth to win 9-3.

1987-Mark McGwire homered twice to tie a major league record with five homers over two games, and Steve Ontiveros pitched a two-hitter as the Oakland Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 10-0.

1994-Matt Williams tied Willie Stargell's 1971 NL record for home runs before July with his 28th in San Francisco's 7-4 loss to Los Angeles.

2004-David Bell became the first Philadelphia Phillies player in almost nine years to hit for the cycle as the Phillies beat Montreal 14-6.

2007-Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run to become the 21st major leaguer to reach the career mark. Thomas hit a three-run shot in the first inning, connecting against Minnesota's Carlos Silva.

2007-Craig Biggio became the 27th player in major league history to get 3,000 hits in Houston's 8-5 11-inning victory over Colorado. Biggio singled to center field in the seventh inning for the milestone hit and was thrown out trying to stretch the play into a double. The 41-year-old finished 5-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored.

Today's birthdays: Brandon Phillips 27; Ron Mahay 37.

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MLB


Saturday, June 28

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Streaking Pitchers
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Streaking

Andy Pettitte, New York Yankees (8-5, 4.04)

Pettitte puts his three-game winning streak on the line Saturday when his Yankees take the train to Shea Stadium for a showdown with the cross-town rival New York Mets. The Bronx Bombers need not worry; their veteran left-hander has been virtually unhittable in his last three outings, posting a stunning 0.43 ERA.

Pettitte has struck out 19 batters in his last three starts, including an impressive nine-strikeout performance against the San Diego Padres on June 12.

The Yanks are 4-1 in Pettittes last five starts at Shea. Pettitte is also 7-4 with a 3.48 ERA all-time against the Mets.

Jon Lester, Boston Red Sox (6-3, 3.13)

Lester is having a strong third season with the Red Sox, especially as of late. The left-hander is 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in his last three starts, including a seven-inning shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 17.

The 24-year-old has not relinquished more than four runs in a contest and has pitched four shutouts - two outside Boston, dating back to April. Boston is 7-0 in Lester's last seven interleague starts and are 22-8 in his last 30 starts overall.



Slumping

Paul Byrd, Cleveland Indians (3-8, 5.21)

Paul Byrd has been throwing junk all season and is 0-3 in his last three starts with a lofty 9.00 ERA in 14 IP. In 15 starts, Byrd has just 31 strikeouts and has led the Tribe to a dismal 4-11 mark.

Byrd has conceded four runs or more in four of his last five outings, including a three-inning, five earned run home loss to the Minnesota Twins on June 11.

Cleveland is just 1-6 in Byrd's last seven starts, while the Reds are an impressive 4-0 in their last four tilts versus the Tribe.


John Van Benschoten, Pittsburgh Pirates (0-2, 9.39)

Van Benschoten has opened his MLB career with a thud. The third-year pitcher has just one win in his first three seasons with the Pirates and is just 1-5 with a miserable 8.84 career ERA at PNC Park.

The right-hander continues to struggle, posting a 0-1 mark with an 8.59 ERA in his last two starts. Van Benschoten is 0-9 dating back to last season and 1-13 going back to 2004.

Pittsburgh is 19-47 in its last 66 interleague tilts and is an equally disappointing 5-13 in its last 18 against the AL East.

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MLB


Saturday, June 28

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1:07 PM ATLANTA vs. TORONTO
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta


3:55 PM CHI CUBS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs


3:55 PM NY YANKEES vs. NY METS
NY Yankees are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home


7:05 PM BOSTON vs. HOUSTON
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Houston is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games


7:05 PM CINCINNATI vs. CLEVELAND
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati


7:05 PM COLORADO vs. DETROIT
Colorado is 4-18 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home


7:05 PM TAMPA BAY vs. PITTSBURGH
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games


7:10 PM ARIZONA vs. FLORIDA
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona


7:10 PM BALTIMORE vs. WASHINGTON
Baltimore is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games at home


7:10 PM MILWAUKEE vs. MINNESOTA
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


7:10 PM ST. LOUIS vs. KANSAS CITY
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


8:05 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. TEXAS
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


9:05 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. OAKLAND
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


10:05 PM SEATTLE vs. SAN DIEGO
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Seattle is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home


10:10 PM LA ANGELS vs. LA DODGERS
LA Angels are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Angels are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing LA Angels
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Angels

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MLB
Dunkel


LA Angels at LA Dodgers
The Angels look to bounce back from last night's shutout against the Dodgers and build on their 12-5 record as a road underdog between +100 and +125. The Angels are the underdog pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Angels favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+115). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

Game 951-952: Arizona at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Webb) 14.748; Florida (Miller) 13.182
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Arizona (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-135); Under

Game 953-954: Atlanta at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 14.837; Toronto (Parrish) 15.585
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+120); Under

Game 955-956: Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Gallagher) 15.372; White Sox (Vazquez) 14.547
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+125); Over

Game 957-958: NY Yankees at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pettitte) 14.134; NY Mets (Santana) 15.495
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-120); Over

Game 959-960: Cincinnati at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 14.638; Cleveland (Byrd) 14.469
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+110); Under

Game 961-962: Colorado at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Francis) 14.128; Detroit (Verlander) 16.373
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-160); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-160); Over

Game 963-964: Boston at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lester) 15.078; Houston (Backe) 15.836
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+120); Under

Game 965-966: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Jackson) 16.364; Pittsburgh (Taubenheim) 13.620
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-140); Over

Game 967-968: St. Louis at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Boggs) 16.546; Kansas City (Davies) 15.734
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+115); Over

Game 969-970: Milwaukee at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Parra) 16.415; Minnesota (Hernandez) 15.701
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-105); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-105); Under

Game 971-972: Baltimore at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Olson) 14.510; Washington (Lannan) 15.418
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-110); Over

Game 973-974: Philadelphia at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 13.514; Texas (Padilla) 14.513
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+115); Under

Game 975-976: San Francisco at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.695; Oakland (Duchscherer) 15.010
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Oakland (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+120); Under

Game 977-978: Seattle at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Silva) 14.218; San Diego (Baek) 15.255
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Diego (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-130); Under

Game 979-980: LA Angels at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 15.931; LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 14.337
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+115); Under

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MLB


Saturday, June 28

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

Would you believe Livan Hernandez is No. 4 on the Top Money Starters list?

It's true. The Twins are 12-5 when Hernandez gets the ball and his backers are up more than 10 units at this point. Of course, with a 5.23 ERA and a bunch of ugly outings on his resume, that record has a lot more to do with his teammates than anything Hernandez has done on the mound.

And the way his teammates are currently playing, Hernandez and his backers don't have much to worry about. The Twins are hitting .309 during their current 10-game winning streak and the bullpen has an amazing 0.66 ERA. At a price like this, it's hard to turn down a team as hot as Minnesota.

Pick: Twins



Cincinnati at Cleveland (-116, 9)

The Reds are having serious problems making contact at the plate, but a meeting with Paul Byrd should help. The Cleveland starter has been giving up dingers (eight in his last five starts) like he's throwing BP. Longball hitters like Ken Griffey Jr., Adam Dunn and Joey Votto will feast on Byrd if he pitches the way he has been in recent games and this game could get away from him early.

Cincinnati's Johnny Cueto, on the other hand, seems to have gotten back on track. He hasn't gotten a win in a while but in his most recent start he shook off the pressure of pitching at Yankee Stadium and struck out seven, didn't walk a single batter and gave up just one run.

Pick: Reds

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MLB
Long Sheet


Saturday, June 28


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ARIZONA (40 - 40) at FLORIDA (41 - 38) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON WEBB (R) vs. ANDREW MILLER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 16-25 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 10-22 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WEBB is 7-15 (-12.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 41-38 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 40-36 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 32-29 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 31-27 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 133-116 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 133-113 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-15 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-0 (+5.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

BRANDON WEBB vs. FLORIDA since 1997
WEBB is 3-4 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.85 and a WHIP of 1.453.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)

ANDREW MILLER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MILLER is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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ATLANTA (40 - 41) at TORONTO (38 - 43) - 1:07 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. JOHN PARRISH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 124-119 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 12-27 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 30-50 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 2-9 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 20-35 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 6-16 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HUDSON is 1-9 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 35-16 (+14.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 57-26 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HUDSON is 102-44 (+27.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 38-43 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 7-16 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
TORONTO is 14-21 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
HUDSON is 10-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.070.
His team's record is 11-3 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.4 units)

JOHN PARRISH vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (49 - 31) at CHI WHITE SOX (44 - 35) - 3:55 PM
SEAN GALLAGHER (R) vs. JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 264-307 (-83.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 134-192 (-60.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-11 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-25 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 740-629 (+78.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-16 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
VAZQUEZ is 19-6 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-31 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-27 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

SEAN GALLAGHER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 3-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.92 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 7-8 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-5. (+5.4 units)

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NY YANKEES (43 - 37) at NY METS (39 - 40) - 3:55 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. JOHAN SANTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 138-108 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 7-15 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 43-37 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 121-94 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 12-22 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 72-58 (+21.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
NY METS are 39-40 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 62-57 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 39-40 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SANTANA is 10-12 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 13-16 (-14.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 8-15 (-14.0 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
NY METS is 3-1 (+2.6 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. NY METS since 1997
PETTITTE is 7-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.31 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 12-7 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-10. (-2.0 units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SANTANA is 5-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.02 and a WHIP of 1.240.
His team's record is 7-3 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-2. (+5.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (36 - 45) at CLEVELAND (37 - 43) - 7:05 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. PAUL BYRD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 108-135 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 107-133 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-21 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 433-501 (+44.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 282-323 (+28.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 322-367 (+40.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 37-43 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-17 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-11 (-11.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 36-43 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 36-41 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 354-310 (-66.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 17-27 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 21-30 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
CUETO is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

PAUL BYRD vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BYRD is 3-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.416.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)

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COLORADO (32 - 48) at DETROIT (39 - 40) - 7:05 PM
JEFF FRANCIS (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 31-48 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 11-21 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 11-28 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 25-61 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
COLORADO is 31-48 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 21-40 (-21.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 15-32 (-18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 3-15 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 52-25 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-9 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 42-20 (+21.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 92-87 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FRANCIS is 23-11 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 43-57 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
VERLANDER is 4-12 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 4-11 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

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

JEFF FRANCIS vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (50 - 32) at HOUSTON (37 - 43) - 7:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. BRANDON BACKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BACKE is 25-7 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 25-7 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 18-5 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 157-101 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-13 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-23 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 29-9 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LESTER is 21-8 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 19-6 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 15-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 17-5 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 13-1 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 307-318 (-73.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

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

JON LESTER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

BRANDON BACKE vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (48 - 31) at PITTSBURGH (37 - 42) - 7:05 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. TY TAUBENHEIM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 31-49 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-18 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 67-48 (+21.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-18 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 337-319 (+35.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 53-36 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 236-246 (+32.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 48-31 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 32-21 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-22 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

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

EDWIN JACKSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
JACKSON is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TY TAUBENHEIM vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (45 - 36) at KANSAS CITY (37 - 43) - 7:10 PM
MITCHELL BOGGS (R) vs. KYLE DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 15-9 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 13-3 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
KANSAS CITY is 123-162 (+18.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 21-15 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 96-130 (+22.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 45-36 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 45-36 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 30-22 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 65-56 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 38-69 (-20.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 19-38 (-19.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-0 (+4.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MITCHELL BOGGS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

KYLE DAVIES vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DAVIES is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (43 - 36) at MINNESOTA (44 - 36) - 7:10 PM
MANNY PARRA (L) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 50-72 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 52-80 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 34-53 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 44-36 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-20 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-15 (+11.8 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-16 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-9 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
MINNESOTA is 13-3 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
MINNESOTA is 26-16 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-22 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 26-16 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-18 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-12 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HERNANDEZ is 12-5 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 8-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 8-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 10-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 8-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 8-3 (+7.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 32-17 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 129-143 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 (+2.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

MANNY PARRA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 7-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 7-11 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-8. (-0.1 units)

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BALTIMORE (40 - 38) at WASHINGTON (32 - 49) - 7:10 PM
GARRETT OLSON (L) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 44-74 (-33.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 77-60 (+39.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 46-29 (+23.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 63-39 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 40-38 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-31 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 32-20 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 (+0.7 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

GARRETT OLSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
OLSON is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LANNAN is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 0.682.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (43 - 38) at TEXAS (41 - 40) - 8:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. VICENTE PADILLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-10 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
TEXAS is 41-40 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 67-51 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 64-47 (+19.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
TEXAS is 108-113 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 31-25 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 51-52 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 43-39 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PADILLA is 13-3 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 10-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 9-3 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 8-2 (+7.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)

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

COLE HAMELS vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

VICENTE PADILLA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (34 - 46) at OAKLAND (44 - 35) - 9:05 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 105-137 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 105-137 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-83 (-25.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 44-35 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 48-29 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 72-32 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 637-523 (+87.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 351-333 (+43.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
OAKLAND is 43-46 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 27-29 (-13.6 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 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LINCECUM is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 6.24 and a WHIP of 2.079.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (29 - 50) at SAN DIEGO (32 - 49) - 4:05 PM
CARLOS SILVA (R) vs. CHA SEUNG BAEK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 29-50 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 25-48 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 21-37 (-18.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 8-20 (-14.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 10-26 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SILVA is 2-12 (-9.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 16-7 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 15-7 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 32-48 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 3-13 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-48 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

CARLOS SILVA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SILVA is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.56 and a WHIP of 1.677.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHA SEUNG BAEK vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (48 - 32) at LA DODGERS (37 - 42) - 10:10 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 48-32 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 12-5 (+8.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
LA ANGELS are 26-14 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 43-27 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 37-42 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-29 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 37-42 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 88-109 (-30.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-2 (+0.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WEAVER is 3-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.269.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
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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MLB
Short Sheet


Saturday, June 28th

Interleague Play

Arizona at Florida, 7:10 ET
Brandon Webb (R) vs. Andrew Miller (L)
Webb: 7-15 TSR as a road favorite of -125 to -150
Miller: FLA 17-11 after 1+ consecutive unders

Interleague Play

Atlanta at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Tim Hudson (R) vs. John Parrish (L)
Hudson: 59-27 TSR when working on 5 or 6 days rest
Parrish: TOR 7-16 in June

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 3:55 ET FOX
Sean Gallagher (R) vs. Javier Vazquez (R)
Gallagher: CHC 49-68 on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
Vazquez: 20-7 TSR as a favorite of -110 or higher

NY Yankees at NY Mets, 3:55 ET FOX
Andy Pettite (L) vs. Johan Santana (R)
Pettite: NYY 12-22 AWAY against left-handed starters
Santana: NYM 20-8 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Johnny Cueto (R) vs. Paul Byrd (R)
Cueto: CIN 24-41 when playing on Saturday
Sabathia: CLE 96-70 as a home favorite of -110 or higher

Colorado at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Jeff Francis (L) vs. Justin Verlander (R)
Francis: 23-11 TSR when the total is 9 to 9.5
Verlander: 3-11 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10

Boston at Houston, 7:05 ET
Jon Lester (L) vs. Brandon Backe (R)
Lester: 17-5 TSR after a team win
Backe: HOU 85-108 when the total is 8.5 to 10

Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Edwin Jackson (R) vs. Ty Taubenheim (R)
Jackson: TB 21-7 as a favorite of -125 to -175
Taubenheim: PIT 33-66 as an underdog of +125 to +175

St. Louis at Kansas City, 7:10 ET
Mitchell Boggs (R) vs. Kyle Davies (R)
Boggs: STL 10-0 revenging 4 or more straight losses
Davies: KC 19-38 at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Milwaukee at Minnesota, 7:10 ET
Manny Parra (L) vs. Livan Hernandez (R)
Parra: MIL 29-49 AWAY when the money line is +125 to -125
Hernandez: 7-1 TSR as a home underdog of +100 or higher

Baltimore at Washington, 7:10 ET
Garrett Olson (L) vs. John Lannan (L)
Olson: BAL 44-74 against left-handed starters
Lannan: WAS 46-29 at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Philadelphia at Texas, 8:05 ET
Cole Hamels (L) vs. Vicente Padilla (R)
Hamels: PHI 3-10 in interleague play
Padilla: 8-2 TSR as an underdog of +100 or higher

San Francisco at Oakland, 9:05 ET
Tim Lincecum (R) vs. Justin Duchscherer (R)
Lincecum: 9-0 TSR after 2+ consecutive losses
Duchscherer: OAK 26-15 UNDER after a team win

Seattle at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Carlos Silva (R) vs. Cha Seung Baek (R)
Silva: SEA 21-7 against NL West opponents
Baek: SD 3-13 in interleague play

LA Angels at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Jered Weaver (R) vs. Chad Billingsley (R)
Weaver: LAA 13-7 as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Billingsley: LAD 14-29 in interleague play

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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MLB
Write-Up


Partial


Saturday, June 28

Hot Pitchers
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Cold Pitchers
-- Parrish is 12-12, 4.63 in 229 big league innings; he started 10 games for Orioles from 2000-4. Braves lost Hudson's last four road starts (0-2, 4.68).

Hot Teams
-- White Sox are 17-4 in their last twenty-one home games.
-- Tigers won ten of their last thirteen home games.
-- Rays won five of their last six games.
-- Bronx won six of last eight road games.
-- Rangers won four of last five home games.
-- Red Sox won five of last six road games.
-- Royals won their last six games, scoring 42 runs.
-- Brewers won four of their last six games. Twins won their last ten games, allowing total of 25 runs.
-- Oakland is 9-4 in its last thirteen games. Giants are 11-6 in their last seventeen road games.
-- Mariners won three of their last four games.
-- Angels won 12 of their last 16 road games.


Cold Teams
-- Marlins lost four of last five games. Arizona lost six of its last seven games.
-- Cubs are 11-19 in their last 30 road games.
-- Reds lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Rockies lost last five games, scoring total of eleven runs.
-- Blue Jays lost nine of their last twelve games. Braves lost 20 of their last 28 road games.
-- Mets are 5-5 with Jerry Manuel as manager.
-- Nationals lost four of their last six games.
-- Phillies lost ten of last twelve games.
-- Astros lost nine of their last twelve home games.
-- Cardinals are 3-7 in their last ten games.
-- Padres lost six in row, ten of their last eleven games.
-- Dodgers are 5-8 in their last thirteen home games.


Totals-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Florida games.
-- Seven of last nine Cub games went over the total.
-- Cin-Clev
-- Under is 6-2-1 in Colorado's last nine road games.
-- Under is 8-2 in Braves' last ten road games.
-- Over is 11-2 in Pittsburgh's last thirteen games.
-- Four of last five Bronx road games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Oriole road games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-0-1 in last seven Houston games.
-- Under is 10-3 in Phillies' last thirteen road games.
-- StL-KC
-- Six of last nine Milwaukee road games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Giant road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Seattle games.
-- Last five Dodger games all stayed under the total.

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MLB


Saturday, June 28

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Tips and Trends
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Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox [FOX | 3:55 PM ET]

Cubs: The Cubs have lost three straight games with Sean Gallagher on the hill but their inept offense during that time is more to blame than Gallagher's performance. In his last 16 innings pitched, Gallagher has allowed six runs, certainly outings good enough to give the high-powered Cubs offenses a chance to win. However, over those three starts, Chicago has only scored a total of five runs. Gallagher hasn't had much success away from Wrigley Field, going 0-3 with a 4.38 ERA in four starts on the road this season. The UNDER is 5-1 in Gallagher's last six starts.

Cubs are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 Saturday games.

Key Injuries -OF Reed Johnson (.271; back) is on the 15-day DL.
OF Alfonso Soriano (.283; broken hand) is out at least 6 weeks.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

White Sox (-140, O/U 9.5): Javier Vazquez has been bombed in his last three outings, going 1-2 over that span. Vazquez has allowed 20 hits and 15 runs in his last 18 innings of work. His most recent outing was against the Cubs at Wrigley Field where he took the loss after being roughed up for five runs over six innings. He also walked five batters in that game. Vazquez has been tough at home, going 5-1 with a 4.14 ERA in seven starts. The OVER is 6-1 in Vazquez's home starts this season.

White Sox are 13-2 in their last 15 home games.
The UNDER is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings at U.S. Cellular Field.

Key Injuries - 1B Paul Konerko (.215; oblique) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5



New York Yankees at New York Mets [FOX | 3:55 PM ET]

Yankees: Andy Pettitte has not only won three consecutive starts, he's dominated in each of those outings. In has last 21 innings on the mound Pettitte has given up just one run, while striking out 19 batters. Pettitte has no problem pitching on the road where he's 5-2 with an ERA of 3.51 this season. Pettitte has 17 career starts versus the Mets, going 7-4 with a solid 3.48 ERA. The UNDER is 3-0 in Pettitte's last three starts.

Yankees are 10-4 in their last 14 games overall.
Yankees are 7-2 in Pettitte's last 9 starts against the Mets.

Key Injuries - OF Hideki Matsui (.323; knee) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Mets (-125, O/U 8): The Mets struggles this year have now reached the arm of Johan Santana. The Mets have lost four straight games with their ace on the mound and he's been lit up in his two most recent outings. In his last 13 innings of work, Santana has uncharacteristically given up 15 hits and 10 runs. Santana is one of the few pitchers in baseball who doesn't mind seeing the Yankees. He's a perfect 4-0 with a stellar 2.98 in six career starts versus the Bombers. The UNDER is 4-1 the last five times Santana has taken the mound.

Mets are 3-10 in their last 13 games as a favorite.
Mets are 11-5 in their last 16 interleague games.

Key Injuries - OF Ryan Church (.300; concussion) is on the 15-day DL.
OF Moises Alou (.367; calf) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5



Colorado Rockies at Detroit Tigers [7:05 PM ET]

Rockies: Things just keep getting worse for Jeff Francis in 2008. After a strong outing at home against the Indians, Francis was blasted in his most recent start by the Royals to the tune of seven hits and seven runs in just 4.1 innings of work. That performance has been par for the course this year when Francis takes to the road. He's just 1-3 with a lofty 6.07 ERA in eight starts away from home this season. The OVER is 4-1 in Francis' last five starts on the road.

Rockies are 6-24 in their last 30 road games.
The UNDER is 10-3-1 in Colorado's last 14 interleague games.

Key injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Tigers (-170, O/U 9): Justin Verlander doesn't have an impressive record this season (4-9) but he's pitched extremely well in his last three games, going 2-0 over that span. Verlander has allowed just six runs in his last 20.1 innings on the mound. Verlander has been particularly tough in has last four starts at Comerica Park, allowing just six runs over 29 innings. The UNDER is the way to go when Verlander takes the rubber. The UNDER is 8-2 in his last 10 starts.

Tigers are 9-1 in their last 10 home games.
Tigers are 13-3 in their last 16 games overall.

Key Injuries - 3B/C Brandon Inge (.215; oblique) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side Play of the Day)



San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics [9:05 PM ET]

Giants: Overall, young phenom Tim Lincecum has been sensational this year but he's struggled in his two most recent starts against Detroit and Kansas City. In twelve inning of work against those two teams, Lincecum was touched up for 12 hits and nine runs. Lincecum is one of the best road pitchers in MLB, going 6-0 with a minuscule 2.10 ERA in eight starts away from home this season. Even though he's pitched well this year, three of Lincecum's last four starts have easily gone OVER the total.

Giants are 3-8 in their last 11 games as an underdog.
Giants are 6-18 in the last 23 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 2 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

A's (-140, O/U 7): Justin Duchscherer is on fire for the A's, winning five straight starts. Over that span, Duchscherer has allowed just five runs in 29.1 innings of work. Traveling teams might as well not even bother taking the field when Duchscherer pitches at McAfee Coliseum. He's a perfect 6-0 at home this season with a ridiculous 1.52 ERA. Opposing teams are hitting just .165 against Duchscherer in those games as well. Surprisingly, the OVER is 3-0-1 in Duchscherer's last four starts.

A's are 13-3 in their last 16 games as a favorite.
The UNDER is 7-3-1 in Oakland's last 11 games following a win.

Key Injuries - 3B Eric Chavez (.259; shoulder) is day-to-day.
OF Ryan Sweeney (.290; ankle) is day-to-day.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

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WNBA
Long Sheet


Saturday, June 28


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MINNESOTA (8 - 6) at SAN ANTONIO (8 - 6) - 6/28/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-2 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (11 - 4) at CHICAGO (3 - 9) - 6/28/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (7 - 7) at HOUSTON (6 - 8) - 6/28/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 59-87 ATS (-36.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
INDIANA is 60-85 ATS (-33.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
INDIANA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
INDIANA is 40-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) against Western conference opponents since 1997.
INDIANA is 32-53 ATS (-26.3 Units) in road games after a division game since 1997.
INDIANA is 40-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 220-167 ATS (+36.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 147-98 ATS (+39.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
HOUSTON is 113-80 ATS (+25.0 Units) in home games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 74-48 ATS (+21.2 Units) in June games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 157-109 ATS (+37.1 Units) in May, June, or July games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 138-105 ATS (+22.5 Units) after a division game since 1997.
HOUSTON is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.
HOUSTON is 64-36 ATS (+24.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 4-1 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (7 - 6) at SACRAMENTO (6 - 8) - 6/28/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 125-82 ATS (+34.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
SACRAMENTO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
NEW YORK is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 4-1 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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