Sunday Trends and Indexes 07/06

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Trends and Indexes
Sunday July 6

Good Luck on day #188 of 2008!

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As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
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Six-pack for Sunday

-- Rookie catcher Clement hit two homers, the second one a dramatic two-run shot off Rodney in bottom of 8th, as Tigers lost 3-2 to Mariners at Safeco late Saturday night.

-- Johan Santana hasn't won a game in 34 days. Sad thing is, he's pitched well, he doesn't get a lot of run support.

-- Since the 2000 season, Jason Kendall has caught 151 more games than anyone else in the major leagues. Big margin.

-- Johnny Damon has played in 1,791 games without going on the DL, most of any active player. He might go on the DL Sunday, if the shoulder he jammed Friday doesn't improve.

-- Name of the Day: Champions Tour golfer Rod Spittle.

-- Tampa Bay's lead in AL East is now up to four games.

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Sunday's Den: Taking a look at SEC football, 2008.......

Alabama-- There are 119 D-I football teams; Alabama's rank in last five years: 63-58-10-61-58; a 7-6 mark in Nick Saban's first season isn't what the natives had in mind. John Parker Wilson is a senior QB, and they have eight other returning starters on offense, but they're on third OC and QB coach in the last three seasons- they play Clemson, Arkansas, Georgia before Oct 1st, and then go to Tennessee, LSU after that. Tough schedule.

Arkansas-- Life after McFadden begins for Hog fans, who got a new coach when Bobby Petrino bolted NFL for Fayetteville. Petrino was 44-19 at Louisville; his brother Paul is OC; he was smart enough to hire two Hog alumnus as assistants. With the new offensive system, senior QB Dick was 33-49/404 passing in the spring game. When Hogs face Texas-Alabama-Florida Auburn back-to-back, Petrino might think he's back in the NFL.

Auburn-- Two new coordinators and new QB follow a 9-4 year for Tigers, who were out of top 15 last year for first time in last four seasons (22nd). But Auburn has beaten Alabama the last six years, and gone 5-1 bowling in those years, so they finish strong, sign of good coaching. JC QB Todd grew up with the new offense- he is the better passer, but mobile Burns can run, and has SEC experience. They're on 4th DC in last five years.

Florida-- Surprised that Gators' national title year was its only finish above 17th in last five years, despite 31 wins in last three seasons. Bringing in former Iowa State coach McCarney was a sign of Urban Meyer's unhappiness with the defense; Florida scored 42.5 ppg LY but went 9-4. USC transfer Moody will be asked to take some of onus off QB Tebow. Gators committed 7th-most penalties in country LY- that number has to drop.

Georgia-- Dawgs' rank the last five years: 9-6-8-15-6; when you see Mark Richt is 72-19 in six years in Athens, and see that 16 starters are back from LY's Sugar Bowl champs, then pressure is on for Georgia to win national title. As if SEC schedule isn't hard enough, Dawgs have an October game at Arizona State. Potential problem is that four sophomores may start on the OL. Junior QB Stafford faces schedule with nine '07 bowl teams.

Kentucky-- 66-year old Rich Brooks survived boating accident last week in Oregon; his Wildcats went 8-5 last two years, first time they've done that since 1976-77. Now they have to replace QB Woodson, who threw 71 TD passes last two years- they've got two QB's battling to be starter- both are more mobile than Woodson, but can they lead? Wildcats have best OL they've had under Brooks- look for them to run ball a lot more in 2008.

LSU-- Rank last five years: 1-12-5-8-1; Tigers' QB situation is a mess, with three QBs battling for job- only Hatch has thrown a pass in a game, with one completion. LSU does have four of its starters back on OL, but they lost six defensive starters, as well as DC Pellini, so they figure to regress on defense. They've got really good players on both lines, but with pair of new CBs and a new QB, expect Bayou Bengals to take a step back in 2008.

Ole Miss-- Rebels are only SEC West team to never play in the SEC title game, so they fired Ed Orgeron, an excellent recruiter who was overmatched as a head coach. Houston Nutt hired a former Ole Miss QB (Kent Austin) as his OC; Austin won CFL title in Saskatchewan LY as a head coach- that tells you what his alma mater means to him. Texas transfer Snead is ready for his debut as Rebels' QB, so the offense is ready to open up.

Mississippi State-- Bulldogs finished 39th in country last year, after failing to finish above 80th in four years before that. 8-5 in Starkville was cause for celebration, especially since they had won 11 games combined in previous four years. State won 10-7 in Liberty Bowl, have eight starters back on defense, but need to be more explosive on offense in order to keep their place in the meat grinder that is the SEC.

South Carolina-- We'll see how long Steve Spurrier gives up his play-calling; his son Steve Jr will start season calling them. Gamecocks have ten starters back on defense, so thats a good thing, but Carolina's QBs threw eight INTs in spring game, not so good. Georgia-LSU-Arkansas and Tennessee all are visiting Columbia- thats good. Four starters return on OL. How will this team respond to ending last season with five straight losses?

Tennessee-- David Cutcliffe is now head coach at Duke, so the Vols not only have a new OC, they had to replace three other offensive assistants. Phil Fulmer brought in an outsider, former Richmond HC Clawson to be OC. All four new aides are 40 or younger, so thats good. Eight starters are back on offense and seven on defense, but Vols have been poor stopping the run last two seasons, so new defensive linemen have to emerge.

Vanderbilt-- Its been 25 years since Commodores played in a bowl; they blew a 24-9 4th quarter lead in Knoxville LY, ending season with four losses in row. They lost eight of 11 offensive starters, including all five linemen and tight end, so no way is the blocking going to be as good. They also lost five of front seven on defense, so the bowl-less streak figures to reach 26. This is one team should have scheduled a I-AA opponent, but of course, they didn't. (Miami, OH-Duke-Rice-Wake Forest are their non-SEC opponents)

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Arena Football League – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet

Playoffs - Division Round


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GRAND RAPIDS (7 - 10) at CHICAGO (11 - 5) - 7/6/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-2 against the spread versus GRAND RAPIDS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-0 straight up against GRAND RAPIDS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (10 - 7) at GEORGIA (10 - 6) - 7/7/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 8 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 1-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 2-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Arena Football League – Write up

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Sunday's Arena Football playoff game:

Grand Rapids (7-10) @ Chicago (11-5)-- Rampage won last four games to get to this point, after losing eight of previous nine; they lost 64-35 at home to Chicago in Week 3 (+7; was 29-7 at the half), then lost tough 55-52 game in Windy City five weeks later (+15.5). Chicago was 8-2 at one point, then went 3-3 after its bye; they're 4-3 against spread as a home favorite this year.


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Monday's Arena Football playoff game:

Cleveland (10-7) @ Georgia (10-6)-- Georgia won seven of last eight games to gain home field in this round; they won seven home games in row, winning last three by 1-1-3 points. Glads won three of last four games, with only loss by point at Philly; they're 5-3 against spread as road dog this year. Remember, home teams in this round had last week off, road sides didn't.

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Arena Football League – Trend Sheet

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3:00 PM GRAND RAPIDS vs. CHICAGO
Grand Rapids is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Grand Rapids's last 12 games on the road
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Grand Rapids
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Grand Rapids


Monday, July 7

8:00 PM CLEVELAND vs. GEORGIA
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Georgia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Georgia
Georgia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia's last 5 games when playing Cleveland

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WNBA – Trends Sheet

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1:00 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. WASHINGTON
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Antonio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home


9:30 PM PHOENIX vs. LOS ANGELES
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Los Angeles is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Phoenix
Los Angeles is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix

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Major League Baseball – Trend Sheet

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1:15 PM WASHINGTON vs. CINCINNATI
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Washington
Cincinnati is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing Washington


1:35 PM HOUSTON vs. ATLANTA
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Atlanta is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Houston
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston


1:35 PM NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
NY Mets are 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets


1:35 PM TEXAS vs. BALTIMORE
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas


1:40 PM KANSAS CITY vs. TAMPA BAY
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing Kansas City


2:05 PM OAKLAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Oakland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Oakland is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games at home
Chi White Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games


2:05 PM PITTSBURGH vs. MILWAUKEE
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home


2:10 PM CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
Cleveland is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
Minnesota is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games


3:05 PM FLORIDA vs. COLORADO
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


3:15 PM CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
Chi Cubs are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games
Chi Cubs are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games on the road
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
St. Louis is 6-12 SU in their last 18 games when playing Chi Cubs


3:35 PM TORONTO vs. LA ANGELS
Toronto is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games


4:05 PM LA DODGERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
San Francisco is 3-13 SU in their last 16 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games at home


4:10 PM DETROIT vs. SEATTLE
Detroit is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Seattle
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


4:10 PM SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
San Diego is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


8:05 PM BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
NY Yankees are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Boston

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Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

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Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox [WGN | 2:05 PM ET]

A's: Rich Harden takes his perfect 5-0 record to U.S. Cellular Field to battle a team he has enjoyed some success against. Harden is 3-2 lifetime vs. Chicago with an impressive 2.92 ERA, and he is 2-0 in four road starts with a 3.32 ERA. He did not get a decision last time out at LA on Tuesday, allowing two runs and five hits in five innings. That marked his shorting outing since May 11th against Texas, and the A's ended up losing that game 5-3 after winning in his previous five trips to the mound.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

White Sox (-115, O/U 7.5): John Danks has absolutely dominated Oakland in two career starts, allowing only one run and 12 hits in 13.2 innings. Danks is just 2-3 at home with a 3.46 ERA but is coming off one of his best starts there, giving up one run to Cleveland in eight strong innings. He tied a season-high with eight strikeouts against the Indians and has walked away with a no-decision in five of his last six outings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals [3:15 PM ET]

Cubs: Chicago has lost eight straight games with Sean Marshall on the mound even though he has not pitched poorly during that stretch. To be fair, Marshall will be making only his third start of the season after his previous two came in interleague play. He surrendered seven runs in 11.2 innings against the Orioles and White Sox. Marshall has been solid away from home this season, going 0-1 in 10 appearances with a 3.21 ERA.

Key Injuries - OF Alfonso Soriano (.283; broken hand) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Cardinals (-125, O/U 8.5): Former Cub Todd Wellemeyer has not been the same pitcher since coming back from an elbow injury. He has not managed to last more than five innings in his last three starts and was tagged for six runs and 12 hits last time out against the Mets on Tuesday. Wellemeyer faced Chicago at home back on May 4th and allowed two runs and three hits in five innings of a 5-3 victory. He is 5-3 at home with a 4.76 ERA.

Key Injuries - SS Cesar Izturis (.241; hamstring) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants [4:05 PM ET]

Dodgers: Eric Stults will try to rebound from his worst start of the season after opening the season with a pair of wins. Stults surrendered four runs and five hits in 5.1 innings last time out at Houston on Monday after throwing a complete-game shutout in his previous outing at home. He is 0-1 in two career starts against the Giants with a 6.75 ERA.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Giants (-130, O/U 7.5): Matt Cain has been sensational in his last two home starts, yet he has split a pair of decisions thanks to little run support. Cain has allowed three runs in his last 15 innings at home with four walks and 21 strikeouts. However, the Giants have scored only two runs for him. He is 3-3 in nine home starts overall with a 3.86 ERA.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees [ESPN | 5:05 PM ET]

Red Sox: Tim Wakefield has been fairly solid in his last seven starts yet he only has two wins to show for it. Wakefield has given up three earned runs or less in each of his last seven outings, going at least seven innings each time. In fact, the Red Sox have lost two of his last three starts, and he is just 1-4 on the road with a 4.02 ERA. He has also struggled during his career against the Yankees with a 9-16 mark with a 5.03 ERA.

Red Sox are 4-11 in their last 15 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Yankees (-160, O/U 9): Deuces are wild for Joba Chamberlain through his first six career starts, as he is 2-2 with a 2.22 ERA. Not surprisingly, he allowed two runs last time out against Texas on Tuesday, going just four innings in a 3-2 loss. Chamberlain has yet to go a full seven innings in any of his starts, and he is 1-1 at home with a 3.18 ERA.

The UNDER is 10-3 in New York's last 13 home games.

Key Injuries - OF Johnny Damon (.319; shoulder) is OUT.
OF Hideki Matsui (.323; knee) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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Major League Baseball – Gameday

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Sunday MLB Gameday

Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick will be looking for his third straight victory on Sunday afternoon when he takes on the Mets. Here's a look in your MLB Gameday . . .

New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies, 1:35pm ET
Oliver Perez (6-5, 4.98 ERA) vs. Kyle Kendrick (8-3, 4.58 ERA)

Perez got back into the win column last time out by throwing seven strong innings against the Yankees. The lefthander surrendered just one earned run on three hits in that outing, fanning eight batters. Perez had been knocked around by the Mariners in his previous outing, and overall he's only earned two victories over his past eight starts.

Kendrick held the Braves to three earned runs on seven hits over six innings in a victory earlier in the week, and in his outing prior to that he tossed eight scoreless innings to beat the Athletics. The righthander has now gone 6-1 with three no-decisions over his past 10 outings, and the Phillies are 8-2 in that span. Kendrick's ERA is still high at 4.58.


Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox, 2:05pm ET
Rich Harden (5-0, 2.25 ERA) vs. John Danks (5-4, 2.50 ERA)

Harden has given up three or more earned runs in just one of his past nine starts, and he's coming off a win over the Angels in which he gave up only two earned runs on five hits over five innings. The righthander walked one in that outing, and fanned five. On the season Harden's ERA remains at a low 2.25, and he's fanned 88 while walking just 27.

Danks has allowed just two earned runs over his past 26 innings pitched, and he's 2-0 with five no-decisions over his past seven outings. The lefthander had to settle for a no-decision against the Indians in his most recent outing despite surrendering just one earned run on four hits in eight strong innings of work. Danks fanned eight in that game.


San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks, 4:10pm ET
Josh Banks (2-3, 2.89 ERA) vs. Randy Johnson (4-7, 5.46 ERA)

Banks has given up just 10 earned runs over his past three starts, but he's still 0-3 over that span. Against the Rockies on Tuesday the righthander allowed four earned runs on six hits over five innings, walking three and striking out four. Banks hasn't picked up a win since May 31, when he beat the Giants by allowing just one run over nine innings.

Johnson is a miserable 0-6 over his last six starts, and the Diamondbacks are 0-8 in the last eight games that he has started for them. The lefthander has surrendered seven earned runs in three of his last four starts, which has bumped his ERA up to 5.46 on the season. Against the Brewers on Tuesday Johnson gave up seven in just 3 2-3 innings.


Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees, 8:05pm ET
Tim Wakefield (5-6, 3.72 ERA) vs. Joba Chamberlain (2-2, 2.22 ERA)

Wakefield was a hard-luck loser against the Rays on Tuesday night, surrendering just one earned run on five hits over seven innings of work. The righthander also pitched well in his previous outing, holding the Diamondbacks scoreless on two hits over seven innings in a victory. Wakefield is just 2-5 with three no-decisions over his past 10 starts.

Chamberlain lasted just four innings against the Rangers last time out, allowing two earned runs on five hits while striking out six in that contest. The righthander is 1-0 with four no-decisions in his five starts as a Yankee this season, but he hasn't given up more than two earned runs in any of those outings. Chamberlain has fanned 62 in 52 innings.

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MLB


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Sunday night baseball: Red Sox vs. Yankees

After a few weeks of interleague rivalries, none stronger than last Sunday night's Cubs-White Sox clash, we move back to the norm. It's A.L. vs. A.L. and N.L. vs. N.L.

Speaking of rivalries, we have the strongest in baseball and possibly all of sport when the Red Sox travel to the Bronx to face the Yankees in what is a must-see Sunday Night ESPN Game of the Week.

In what is normally a battle for supremacy in the A.L. East, these two teams are both looking up in the standings at the shocking Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Entering play on Saturday, the Sox have the third best record in the American League at 52-37, but sit three games behind the Rays who have the top record in major league baseball. The Yankees stand in third place just three games above .500 in the midst of a fairly disappointing season.

Strikeout machine, Joba Chamberlain, takes the hill for the Yankees. Chamberlain has whiffed 62 batters in just 52.2 innings this season. When a starter is clipping batters at a rate of almost 1.2 per inning, you've got yourself quite a strikeout pitcher. The problem with Chamberlain is, he has also walked 28 batters in just 52.2 innings which is more than one every other inning.

After spending the first two months coming out of the bullpen, Chamberlain has now made six starts with his first being back on June 3rd. He has allowed two earned runs or less in each of those six starts and has been favored by minus 155 or more in five of those six outings. The Yanks have won four of his six starts this season.

His most recent start at home versus Texas was probably his worst. He was a -225 chalk in that game and New York lost 3-2. He threw a whopping 91 pitches and allowed nine base runners in just four innings of work. He's been lights out on the road with an ERA of just 1.11.

Problem is, this one is being played in Yankee Stadium where his ERA this year is 3.18, still very solid. Chamberlain's career ERA, mainly out of the bullpen, is a stellar 1.64. He has never started against the Red Sox. After being called up last year to help out of the bullpen, the Yankees are now an incredible 36-9 in games in which Chamberlain pitches.

His counterpart on Sunday night will be the veteran knuckle baller Tim Wakefield. He has been absolutely lights out over his last seven starts with an ERA of just 1.98. Despite pitching as well as humanly possible during that seven game stretch, Wakefield has a record of just 2-3 in those starts.

The BoSox have lost two of his last three starts but not due to any fault of the knuckle baller who has allowed just four earned runs over those outings. That's surprising as the Boston lineup generally provides a ton of run support. The Sox are hitting .280 as a team which is tops in the A.L. and they?ve scored the second-most runs in the league only behind Texas.

New York has worked Wakefield pretty well over his career. The righty is just 9-16 lifetime against the Bronx Bombers with an ERA of 5.03. He has fared well at Yankee Stadium, however, where his ERA is just 3.66.


Despite being a big hitting club, the Red Sox have been an under play this season. They are 42-39-8 favoring the under. The Yankees have one of the best under the total marks in all of baseball at 52-32-2 (62% under). With two hot starters on the mound on Sunday, the under might be a consideration.

Umpire Lazaro Diaz is scheduled to be behind the plate. That lends even more toward an under play as teams have averaged just nine total runs per game when he has been calling balls and strikes this season. Diaz strikeout to walk ratio is 2.61 and the home team is 9-9 when he is behind the dish.


The "Curse of the Bambino" definitely looks like it is starting to fade. While Boston has picked up a few World Series titles lately, including one in 2007, the Yanks have simply had their number. New York was 32-22 against Boston from 2005 through 2007. This year, however, Boston has already taken five of the seven games played after Friday's series opening win.

Can Boston continue its 2008 winning ways versus the Yanks or does Chamberlain baffle them in his first ever start against the Sox? Either way, it's worth tuning in on Sunday night.

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Major League Baseball - Dunkel Index

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Dunkel Index

Oakland at Chicago White Sox
Oakland starter Rich Harden goes for his sixth straight win today and will look to build on the A's 5-4 record as a road underdog between +100 and +125. Oakland is the underdog pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the A's favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+100). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, JULY 6

Game 951-952: Washington at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Balester) 14.595; Cincinnati (Volquez) 13.590
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+185); Over

Game 953-954: NY Mets at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Perez) 15.571; Philadelphia (Kendrick) 16.329
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-130); 10
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-130); Over

Game 955-956: Houston at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 13.851; Atlanta (Morton) 14.396
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-130); Over

Game 957-958: Pittsburgh at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Duke) 15.582; Milwaukee (Suppan) 14.691
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+140); Over

Game 959-960: Florida at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Hendrickson) 14.487; Colorado (Cook) 14.077
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Colorado (-175); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+165); Under

Game 961-962: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Marshall) 15.696; St. Louis (Wellemeyer) 13.959
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+115); Over

Game 963-964: LA Dodgers at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Stults) 15.680; San Francisco (Cain) 15.799
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-125); Under

Game 965-966: San Diego at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Banks) 13.566; Arizona (Johnson) 14.761
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-155); Over


Game 967-968: Texas at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Millwood) 15.598; Baltimore (Liz) 14.130
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 10
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+105); Under

Game 969-970: Kansas City at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Hochevar) 16.153; Tampa Bay (Shields) 15.733
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+185); Over

Game 971-972: Oakland at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Harden) 16.094; White Sox (Danks) 14.320
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+100); Over

Game 973-974: Cleveland at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Lee) 13.935; Minnesota (Perkins) 17.179
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 3; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+105); Under

Game 975-976: Toronto at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Litsch) 15.159; LA Angels (Garland) 15.222
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-130); Under

Game 977-978: Detroit at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Robertson) 16.652; Seattle (Rowland-Smith) 14.749
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-115); Over

Game 979-980: Boston at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Wakefield) 14.847; NY Yankees (Chamberlain) 15.801
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-150); Under

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MLB


Sunday, July 6

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Streaking Pitchers
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Streaking

John Danks, Chicago White Sox (5-4, 2.50)

Don't be fooled by Danks' average record, the lefty has been puzzling opponents all season. Danks is 1-0 with a spectacular 0.90 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in his past three starts.

The second-year pitcher has conceded just two earned runs in his last 26 IP and is fresh off an eight-strikeout triumph versus the Cleveland Indians. He is 2-0 with a 0.66 ERA in two career starts against Oakland A's.

The White Sox are 3-1 in Danks' last four tilts at U.S. Cellular Field and are 7-0 in their last seven overall in the Windy City.

Cliff Lee, Cleveland Indians (11-1, 2.26)

Lee has been the lone bright spot for the Tribe. The lefty is 1-0 in his last three starts with a 1.16 ERA. He is 7-1 with a 2.53 ERA outside Progressive Field.

The lefty, unbeaten in his last eight starts, has led the Tribe to a solid 4-1 mark in its last five road outings. His sole road loss was a 6-4 setback to the Reds on May 18.

Lee is 6-2 all-time against Minnesota, including a two-hit triumph on April 18. The left-hander has a 3.77 career ERA against the Twins. The Tribe is also 10-4 in its last 14 tilts against the Twins.


Slumping

Randy Johnson, Arizona Diamondbacks (4-7, 5.46)

Johnson has lost his last six straight contests and is two setbacks from matching his longest streak of eight straight, while pitching in Seattle in 1992.

The Big Unit is 0-3 with an 8.15 ERA in his past three starts and is 0-2 in his last three tilts outside Zona.

Johnson is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA against the Padres. He is also 3-3 with lofty 7.17 ERA and 1.66 WHIP this season at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last four games versus the NL West.

Mark Hendrickson, Florida Marlins (7-7, 6.12)

Hendrickson is winless in his last seven starts dating back May 30. The left-hander is coming off a terrible performance last week against the Nats in which he surrendered 10 hits and six earned runs in a mere six IP.

The lefty is 0-2 with a soaring 7.94 ERA in his last three tilts and is 2-3 outside Dolphin Stadium. Hendrickson is also 2-1 in three career starts against the Rockies.

Florida is 7-12 in its last 19 road contests and is 1-5 in Hendrickson's last six tilts outside the Sunshine State.

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MLB
Long Sheet


Sunday, July 6


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WASHINGTON (34 - 55) at CINCINNATI (42 - 47) - 1:15 PM
COLLIN BALESTER (R) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 34-55 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-55 (-28.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 52-48 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 20-12 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 36-29 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 62-62 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 210-243 (-62.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 15-23 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 61-84 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

COLLIN BALESTER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (43 - 44) at PHILADELPHIA (48 - 40) - 1:35 PM
OLIVER PEREZ (L) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 51-53 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 43-44 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 27-34 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 18-26 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 43-44 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KENDRICK is 13-4 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KENDRICK is 13-4 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 53-29 (+21.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PEREZ is 22-10 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
PEREZ is 19-10 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 3-10 (-8.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-31 (-13.9 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
NY METS is 5-3 (+1.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

OLIVER PEREZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
PEREZ is 2-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.592.
His team's record is 4-6 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.8 units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. NY METS since 1997
KENDRICK is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 2.111.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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HOUSTON (41 - 47) at ATLANTA (41 - 47) - 1:35 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 309-319 (-71.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 12-3 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
ATLANTA is 41-47 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 97-104 (-26.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-45 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 12-18 (-10.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 2.100.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (40 - 46) at MILWAUKEE (48 - 39) - 2:05 PM
ZACH DUKE (L) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 32-76 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 70-134 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 31-69 (-26.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 70-134 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 8-27 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DUKE is 8-27 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 73-40 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-13 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 48-25 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 47-37 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-19 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SUPPAN is 16-5 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 24-21 (+9.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 98-109 (-28.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-30 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

ZACH DUKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
DUKE is 3-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.453.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SUPPAN is 10-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.04 and a WHIP of 1.168.
His team's record is 13-5 (+7.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+2.3 units)

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FLORIDA (44 - 43) at COLORADO (37 - 51) - 3:05 PM
MARK HENDRICKSON (L) vs. AARON COOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 14-24 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 74-58 (+20.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 77-60 (+29.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 45-21 (+29.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 79-53 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-9 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 24-19 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 44-43 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 43-41 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 33-30 (+7.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HENDRICKSON is 17-8 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 36-51 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 8-17 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 36-51 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COOK is 3-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COOK is 0-8 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against FLORIDA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

MARK HENDRICKSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
HENDRICKSON is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.058.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

AARON COOK vs. FLORIDA since 1997
COOK is 1-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (52 - 36) at ST LOUIS (50 - 39) - 2:15 PM
SEAN MARSHALL (L) vs. TODD WELLEMEYER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-54 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 9-17 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 3-15 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 50-39 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 25-13 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 85-56 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 50-39 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 20-10 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 138-87 (+40.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-36 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 50-32 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

SEAN MARSHALL vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MARSHALL is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.528.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WELLEMEYER is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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LA DODGERS (42 - 45) at SAN FRANCISCO (39 - 49) - 4:05 PM
ERIC STULTS (L) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 147-82 (+44.4 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 114-76 (+26.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-140 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-69 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-40 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-52 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-140 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CAIN is 16-34 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 9-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 6-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 16-34 (-21.6 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
LA DODGERS is 3-2 (+0.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

ERIC STULTS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
STULTS is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 8.00 and a WHIP of 2.111.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

MATT CAIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CAIN is 0-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.88 and a WHIP of 1.787.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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SAN DIEGO (35 - 53) at ARIZONA (43 - 45) - 4:10 PM
JOSH BANKS (R) vs. RANDY JOHNSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 35-52 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-52 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 12-22 (-11.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 136-118 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 71-47 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-33 (-14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 43-45 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
JOHNSON is 27-29 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-4 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JOSH BANKS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

RANDY JOHNSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
JOHNSON is 14-7 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.49 and a WHIP of 1.036.
His team's record is 16-10 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-11. (-0.3 units)

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TEXAS (45 - 43) at BALTIMORE (44 - 42) - 1:35 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. RADHAMES LIZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 44-42 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 25-15 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-35 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-28 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 45-43 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 40-39 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 35-26 (+16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 55-55 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-19 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 1-12 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-45 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 209-263 (-84.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 46-80 (-22.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MILLWOOD is 8-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 1.135.
His team's record is 9-2 (+6.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.3 units)

RADHAMES LIZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
LIZ is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 20.22 and a WHIP of 3.745.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (39 - 49) at TAMPA BAY (54 - 32) - 1:40 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 17-31 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-3 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-14 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 37-15 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 39-23 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 24-10 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-32 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-13 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-5 (+10.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 98-136 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 38-34 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 22-24 (+17.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 34-50 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMES SHIELDS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SHIELDS is 3-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.905.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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OAKLAND (47 - 40) at CHI WHITE SOX (50 - 37) - 2:05 PM
RICH HARDEN (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-17 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-37 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-13 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-2 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 47-27 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 741-631 (+76.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
OAKLAND is 120-123 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
OAKLAND is 47-40 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 38-29 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
HARDEN is 21-6 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HARDEN is 21-6 (+13.8 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
OAKLAND is 3-2 (+1.8 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

RICH HARDEN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HARDEN is 3-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.6 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DANKS is 2-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.66 and a WHIP of 1.170.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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CLEVELAND (37 - 50) at MINNESOTA (49 - 38) - 2:10 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. GLEN PERKINS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 20-29 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-16 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-50 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-28 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-34 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-38 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-21 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-17 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 49-38 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-18 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-8 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-16 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-18 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-18 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-20 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LEE is 8-0 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 45-30 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-3 (+2.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LEE is 6-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.351.
His team's record is 7-6 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+0.7 units)

GLEN PERKINS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (42 - 46) at LA ANGELS (52 - 35) - 3:35 PM
JESSE LITSCH (R) vs. JON GARLAND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 42-46 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 19-24 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 15-28 (-15.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 59-65 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 15-5 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 52-35 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 15-6 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA ANGELS are 47-30 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 112-80 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 28-21 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 6-12 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GARLAND is 0-7 (-9.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-3 (+1.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

JESSE LITSCH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LITSCH is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JON GARLAND vs. TORONTO since 1997
GARLAND is 10-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.397.
His team's record is 12-3 (+9.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-10. (-5.7 units)

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DETROIT (43 - 44) at SEATTLE (35 - 52) - 4:10 PM
NATE ROBERTSON (L) vs. RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 7-16 (-10.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ROBERTSON is 19-28 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 4-15 (-12.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 17-24 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 10-21 (-13.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 64-56 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 16-6 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 35-52 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 9-24 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 19-26 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 31-50 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 14-27 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 224-203 (-66.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-3 (+2.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

NATE ROBERTSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
ROBERTSON is 5-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.7 units)

RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (52 - 38) at NY YANKEES (46 - 42) - 8:05 PM
TIM WAKEFIELD (R) vs. JOBA CHAMBERLAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 6-16 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 6-14 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 15-25 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 51-26 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 46-42 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 55-50 (-21.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 124-99 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 13-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 90-67 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-3 (+2.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 9-14 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.78 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 12-15 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 16-10. (+4.8 units)

JOBA CHAMBERLAIN vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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[Kaptain]

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