Friday Trends and Indexes 8/1

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Major League Baseball - Short Sheet

MLB
Short Sheet


Friday, August 1st

National League

Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET WGN
Jeff Karstens (R) vs. Jason Marquis (R)
Karstens: PIT 11-27 after having won 2 of their last 3
Marquis: 20-6 TSR in day games

Colorado at Florida, 7:10 ET
Ubaldo Jiminez (R) vs. Chris Volstad (R)
Jiminez: COL 2-10 AWAY with a money line of -100 to -150
Volstad: FLA 40-24 when the total is 9 to 9.5

Cincinnati at Washington, 7:35 ET WGN
Homer Bailey (R) vs. Odalis Perez (R)
Bailey: CHC 51-26 as a favorite of -110 or higher
Perez: 4-2 TSR against Cincy

Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:35 ET WGN
Jeff Suppan (R) vs. Chuck James (L)
Suppan: MIL 9-1 in the second half
James: ATL 3-11 after 2+ consecutive overs

NY Mets at Houston, 8:05 ET
Pedro Martinez (R) vs. Brandon Backe (R)
Martinez: NYM 16-6 AWAY on fridays
Backe: HOU 9-23 after 3 consecutive game versus NL Central

Philadelphia at St. Louis, 8:15 ET
Cole Hamels (L) vs. Kyle Lohse (R)
Hamels: PHI 23-28 when the money line is -100 to -150
Lohse: 14-5 TSR at home when the money line is +125 to -125

San Francisco at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Tim Lincecum (R) vs. Josh Banks (R)
Lincecum: 11-1 TSR after 2+ consecutive team losses
Banks: SD 11-19 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

Arizona at LA Dodgers, 10:40 ET
Randy Johnson (L) vs. Clayton Kershaw (L)
Johnson: 3-0 TSR, 1.80 ERA in L/3 games
Kershaw: Dodgers 3-10 at home after a one run loss


American League

LA Angels at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Ervin Santana (R) vs. Sidney Ponson (R)
Santana: Angels 24-6 AWAY when the total is 8.5 to 10
Ponson: NYY 6-15 when the total is 10 or higher

Oakland at Boston, 7:05 ET
Justin Duchscherer (R) vs. Tim Wakefield (R)
Duchscherer: OAK 8-17 in the second half
Wakefield: BOS 24-6 as a home favorite of -125 to -175

Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Zach Miner (R) vs. Scott Kazmir (L)
Miner: DET 31-15 UNDER when the total is 8 to 8.5
Kazmir: TB 17-1 as a home favorite of -150 to -200

Toronto at Texas, 8:05 ET
Shaun Marcum (R) vs. Tommy Hunter (R)
Marcum: TOR 3-12 with a money line of -100 to -125
Hunter: Tex 20-12 after allowing 8+ runs

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Javier Vazquez (R) vs. Luke Hochevar (R)
Vazquez: 18-6 TSR against AL Central
Hochevar: KC 20-42 at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Jeremy Sowers (L) vs. Nick Blackburn (R)
Sowers: 0-10 TSR as a road underdog of +100 or higher
Blackburn: MIN 21-9 as a home favorite of -110 or higher

Baltimore at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Garrett Olson (L) vs. Jarrod Washburn (L)
Olson: BAL 46-77 against left-handed starters
Washburn: 70-49 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125

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Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

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Oakland Athletics at Boston Red Sox [NESN | 7:05 PM ET]

A's: Justin Duchscherer is still looking for his first win since the All-Star break, going 0-2 in two starts since a 10-5 mark in the first half. Duchscherer has been hit hard in those two starts, surrendering 10 runs and 15 hits in 13 innings of work while walking five and striking out 10. He is also 3-5 in eight road starts despite an impressive 2.54 ERA. On the positive side, Duchscherer is 2-0 lifetime vs. Boston with a 1.91 ERA.

A's are 1-10 in their last 11 games on grass.
The UNDER is 9-1 in Oakland's last 10 road games.

Key Injuries – DH Frank Thomas (.258; quad) has returned.
1B Daric Barton (.224; neck) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Red Sox (-145, O/U 8.5): Tim Wakefield will try to break a personal two-game skid and earn just his second victory in five starts. Wakefield has also struggled since the All-Star break, giving up 14 hits and 10 runs in 12.1 innings over two starts - both losses. He has pitched better at home though, going 5-3 in nine starts at Fenway Park with a solid 3.68 ERA. He is 9-6 during his career against the A's with a 4.32 ERA.

Red Sox are 44-17 in their last 61 home games.
Red Sox are 17-7 in the last 24 meetings at Boston.

Key Injuries - SS Julio Lugo (.268; quad) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5



Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees [YES | 7:05 ET]

Angels (-120, O/U 10): Like many All-Star pitchers, LA's Ervin Santana is having trouble duplicating the same success he enjoyed in the first half of the season. Santana has dropped both of his starts since the break, allowing nine runs and 14 hits in 12 innings during a pair of 5-2 losses. He remains 8-2 in 13 road starts with a 3.77 ERA despite giving up five runs last time out at Baltimore. Santana is also 4-1 lifetime against the Yankees even though he has a bloated 6.15 ERA in those games.

Angels are 14-3 in their last 17 games as an underdog.
Angels are 21-8 in their last 29 road games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Yankees: Sidney Ponson finally saw his poor pitching catch up to him last time out at Boston as he surrendered seven runs and 10 hits to the Red Sox in four innings of an eventual 9-2 loss. The opposition is hitting .307 against him this season, including a .325 clip at home, where he is 3-0 in nine starts with a 4.91 ERA. The Yankees had won his previous four starts thanks to great run support, outscoring opponents by a 41-12 margin. Ponson is 7-2 lifetime vs. LA with a 4.67 ERA.

Yankees are 11-3 in their last 14 home games.
The OVER is 6-0 in New York's last 6 games overall.

Key Injuries - C Jorge Posada (.268; shoulder) is OUT for the season.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side Play of the Day)



Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals [8:15 PM ET]

Phillies (-135, O/U 8): Ace Cole Hamels is will be going for his first victory in five starts following a loss and three consecutive no-decisions. Hamels has pitched very well in his last five starts overall, allowing two runs or less four times during that stretch. Unfortunately for him, the Phillies have scored four runs or less in three of those games. Hamels is 4-1 during his career against the Cardinals with a 3.53 ERA.

Phillies are 21-8 in their last 29 Friday games.
Phillies are 12-5 in Hamels' last 17 starts overall.

Key Injuries - 3B Pedro Feliz (.256 back) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

Cardinals: Kyle Lohse is coming off his worst start since May 8, surrendering seven runs and 11 hits - including three homers - in five innings of a 9-1 loss at New York on Sunday. St. Louis has now lost two straight with Lohse on the hill after going 11-1 in his previous 12 outings. However, he is a near-perfect 6-1 in 13 home starts with a 2.79 ERA and owns a 1-1 mark and stellar 1.65 ERA lifetime vs. Philly.

Cardinals are 11-3 in Lohse's last 14 starts overall.
Cardinals are 4-10 in the last 14 meetings at St. Louis.

Key Injuries - OF Skip Schumaker (.302; hamstring) is day-to-day.
OF Chris Duncan (.248; neck) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

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Major League Baseball – Long Sheet

MLB
Long Sheet


Friday, August 1

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PITTSBURGH (50 - 58) at CHICAGO CUBS (65 - 44) - 2:20 PM
JEFF KARSTENS (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 73-139 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 73-139 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 32-77 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-10 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-6 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-44 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 39-14 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-40 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-12 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
MARQUIS is 20-7 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 20-6 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 20-7 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 29-28 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 130-183 (-63.6 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 364-339 (-75.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.
MARQUIS is 11-22 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 49-58 (-31.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 21-36 (-29.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 9-3 (+4.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
9 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.9 Units)

JEFF KARSTENS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON MARQUIS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MARQUIS is 7-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.314.
His team's record is 9-8 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+1.2 units)

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COLORADO (49 - 61) at FLORIDA (58 - 51) - 7:10 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. CHRIS VOLSTAD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 21-39 (-18.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 48-61 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 2-10 (-9.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
COLORADO is 17-38 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 48-61 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 31-48 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 33-28 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 58-51 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 40-24 (+22.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 32-24 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 25-15 (+11.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 57-49 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 42-40 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 44-35 (+17.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 79-67 (+24.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 47-28 (+25.1 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 106-96 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-2 (+0.2 Units) against FLORIDA this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.1 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. FLORIDA since 1997
JIMENEZ is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CINCINNATI (51 - 58) at WASHINGTON (38 - 70) - 7:35 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. ODALIS PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 123-148 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 19-29 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-13 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 78-65 (+36.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 46-30 (+22.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 439-506 (+47.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 42-26 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 286-327 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 216-226 (+44.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 24-45 (-16.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-32 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-70 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 20-33 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-67 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-51 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-45 (-14.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

ODALIS PEREZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
PEREZ is 3-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.11 and a WHIP of 0.844.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (60 - 49) at ATLANTA (50 - 58) - 7:35 PM
JEFF SUPPAN (R) vs. CHUCK JAMES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 106-115 (-29.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 32-36 (-13.9 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.
MILWAUKEE is 87-129 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 17-24 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 84-123 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 63-69 (-18.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 48-58 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 50-58 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 101-108 (-26.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 49-56 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 33-41 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-2 (+2.4 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.1 Units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SUPPAN is 1-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.61 and a WHIP of 1.575.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

CHUCK JAMES vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
JAMES is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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NY METS (58 - 50) at HOUSTON (50 - 57) - 8:05 PM
PEDRO MARTINEZ (R) vs. BRANDON BACKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 5-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
NY METS are 96-88 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 37-40 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 29-26 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BACKE is 26-9 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 26-9 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 19-5 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 55-32 (+20.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 16-6 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 313-323 (-71.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

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

PEDRO MARTINEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MARTINEZ is 4-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.98 and a WHIP of 0.860.
His team's record is 4-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.5 units)

BRANDON BACKE vs. NY METS since 1997
BACKE is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.531.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (59 - 49) at ST LOUIS (61 - 50) - 8:15 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-23 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 61-50 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 61-50 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 29-20 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LOHSE is 31-24 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 20-10 (+11.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 31-24 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 81-66 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-30 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-3 (+1.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HAMELS is 2-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.038.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.0 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LOHSE is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.65 and a WHIP of 0.988.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (44 - 63) at SAN DIEGO (42 - 67) - 10:05 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. JOSH BANKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 115-154 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-44 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 115-154 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 644-532 (+86.2 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 355-339 (+43.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 26-39 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-66 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 24-31 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-66 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-47 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 28-44 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-3 (+2.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LINCECUM is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.38 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

JOSH BANKS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BANKS is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (56 - 52) at LA DODGERS (54 - 54) - 10:40 PM
RANDY JOHNSON (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 83-65 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 149-128 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 28-13 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 149-125 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 108-87 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 27-18 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 19-25 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 21-31 (-13.8 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 6-3 (+2.9 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

RANDY JOHNSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
JOHNSON is 7-6 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.090.
His team's record is 11-11 (-7.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-11. (-0.8 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (68 - 40) at NY YANKEES (59 - 49) - 7:05 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. SIDNEY PONSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SANTANA is 0-8 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 30-9 (+17.1 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 41-26 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-17 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 13-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA ANGELS are 68-40 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 37-19 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 177-129 (+42.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 63-35 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 48-33 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 48-33 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SANTANA is 21-7 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 23-24 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 154-120 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 203-136 (-61.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 19-26 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 136-104 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 36-36 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SANTANA is 4-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.15 and a WHIP of 1.595.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

SIDNEY PONSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PONSON is 7-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.54 and a WHIP of 1.423.
His team's record is 9-2 (+7.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.1 units)

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OAKLAND (53 - 54) at BOSTON (61 - 48) - 7:05 PM
JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER (R) vs. TIM WAKEFIELD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 129-140 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 119-130 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 88-99 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-14 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-17 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BOSTON is 34-12 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 37-16 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 60-36 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 38-18 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-34 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 5-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-3 (+0.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER vs. BOSTON since 1997
DUCHSCHERER is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.125.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 6-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.08 and a WHIP of 1.424.
His team's record is 12-8 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-10. (-1.2 units)

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DETROIT (55 - 53) at TAMPA BAY (63 - 44) - 7:10 PM
ZACH MINER (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 15-24 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-21 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 63-44 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 40-16 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 40-17 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 40-29 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 44-19 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 46-29 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KAZMIR is 31-15 (+21.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 16-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 21-8 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

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

ZACH MINER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MINER is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.13 and a WHIP of 0.868.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. DETROIT since 1997
KAZMIR is 2-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.369.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.6 units)

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TORONTO (54 - 54) at TEXAS (56 - 53) - 8:05 PM
SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. TOMMY HUNTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 3-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
TORONTO is 32-40 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 56-53 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 39-21 (+14.7 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 74-57 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 50-47 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 42-35 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 45-31 (+22.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 32-21 (+16.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 118-88 (+26.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-3 (-0.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. TEXAS since 1997
MARCUM is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 1.64 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

TOMMY HUNTER vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (60 - 47) at KANSAS CITY (50 - 59) - 8:10 PM
JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
VAZQUEZ is 3-15 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 106-144 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 48-50 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-22 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-20 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 60-47 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 30-18 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 56-34 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 750-639 (+76.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
VAZQUEZ is 18-6 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 42-75 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 20-42 (-22.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 16-25 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 6-3 (+2.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.1 Units)

JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 6-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 0.951.
His team's record is 8-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.7 units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (47 - 60) at MINNESOTA (60 - 48) - 8:10 PM
JEREMY SOWERS (L) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 41-60 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 16-24 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 47-60 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-24 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-34 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-28 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 35-40 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 36-44 (-15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 60-48 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-30 (+5.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-20 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 12-5 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-19 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-20 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-30 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-20 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 13-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-24 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-23 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 8-4 (+4.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

JEREMY SOWERS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SOWERS is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.90 and a WHIP of 0.968.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BLACKBURN is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.31 and a WHIP of 1.016.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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BALTIMORE (51 - 56) at SEATTLE (41 - 67) - 10:10 PM
GARRETT OLSON (L) vs. JARROD WASHBURN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 46-77 (-34.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 11-5 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-46 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-32 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 41-67 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 11-28 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 20-32 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 36-63 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 28-46 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 11-21 (-10.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 14-26 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 16-32 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 226-208 (-70.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
WASHBURN is 3-14 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 10-15 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 6-1 (+5.5 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

GARRETT OLSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

JARROD WASHBURN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
WASHBURN is 6-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 8-5 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-9. (-6.2 units)

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