Friday Trends and Indexes 8/22

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MLB
Dunkel


NY Yankees at Baltimore
The Orioles open a series with the Yankees looking to take advantage of New York's 1-10 record on the road when the total is listed from 10 to 10 1/2. Baltimore is the underdog pick (+165) according to Dunkel, which has the Orioles favored straight up by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+165). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

Game 951-952: Washington at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Lannan) 15.866; Cubs (Marquis) 15.570
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-270); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+235); N/A

Game 953-954: LA Dodgers at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Maddux) 14.380; Philadelphia (Kendrick) 15.272
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-130); Under

Game 955-956: Houston at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Oswalt) 14.227; NY Mets (Santana) 15.998
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2; 7
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-200); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-200); Under

Game 957-958: Pittsburgh at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Duke) 14.191; Milwaukee (Bush) 15.891
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-240); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-240); Under

Game 959-960: Atlanta at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Morton) 12.992; St. Louis (Wainwright) 15.335
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 2 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-180); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-180); Under

Game 961-962: Cincinnati at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Harang) 14.942; Colorado (Hernandez) 16.244
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 963-964: Florida at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Sanchez) 15.071; Arizona (Johnson) 17.118
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-200); Under

Game 965-966: San Diego at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Baek) 13.839; San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.607
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 2; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-215); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-215); Over

Game 967-968: NY Yankees at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Mussina) 15.517; Baltimore (Liz) 16.072
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-175) 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+165); Under

Game 969-970: Boston at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Byrd) 15.687; Toronto (Marcum) 15.319
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Toronto (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+100); Over

Game 971-972: Cleveland at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Carmona) 15.148; Texas (Harrison) 15.727
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-120); 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-120); Over

Game 973-974: Detroit at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 13.603; Kansas City (Bannister) 14.000
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-175); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+165); Under

Game 975-976: Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Jackson) 16.099; White Sox (Danks) 17.769
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-155); Under

Game 977-978: Minnesota at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Perkins) 16.485; LA Angels (Saunders) 16.050
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+145); Under

Game 979-980: Oakland at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Gonzalez) 13.349; Seattle (Feierabend) 14.764
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-110); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet


Friday, August 22


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WASHINGTON (45 - 83) at CHICAGO CUBS (78 - 49) - 2:20 PM
JOHN LANNAN (L) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 45-80 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-40 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 45-83 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LANNAN is 6-18 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LANNAN is 0-8 (-8.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 78-49 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-18 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 76-45 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MARQUIS is 22-7 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 66-69 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 451-485 (-118.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 471-449 (-99.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 143-188 (-59.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 370-341 (-73.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.
MARQUIS is 51-59 (-31.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 23-37 (-29.1 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)
MARQUIS is 13-23 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LANNAN is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MARQUIS is 2-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.337.
His team's record is 4-6 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-2. (+5.6 units)

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LA DODGERS (65 - 62) at PHILADELPHIA (68 - 59) - 7:05 PM
GREG MADDUX (R) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 65-62 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 11-19 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 65-62 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 42-46 (-11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KENDRICK is 16-6 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 34-34 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-21 (-13.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-42 (-10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

GREG MADDUX vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MADDUX is 10-9 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.109.
His team's record is 14-11 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-12. (-3.3 units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
KENDRICK is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 9.39 and a WHIP of 1.826.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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HOUSTON (64 - 63) at NY METS (71 - 57) - 7:10 PM
ROY OSWALT (R) vs. JOHAN SANTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SANTANA is 76-26 (+37.5 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 64-63 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 14-6 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
HOUSTON is 62-62 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 48-43 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 35-32 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OSWALT is 9-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OSWALT is 16-2 (+14.4 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. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 45-44 (-8.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SANTANA is 19-20 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 9-18 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 2-9 (-11.1 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. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 13-14 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-0 (+3.4 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

ROY OSWALT vs. NY METS since 1997
OSWALT is 5-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.352.
His team's record is 7-5 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-2.9 units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SANTANA is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 0.790.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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PITTSBURGH (57 - 70) at MILWAUKEE (73 - 55) - 8:05 PM
ZACH DUKE (L) vs. DAVE BUSH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 2-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 9-30 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DUKE is 1-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DUKE is 9-30 (-16.1 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 73-55 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 72-53 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BUSH is 29-13 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 29-13 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 19-6 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 34-35 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-25 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 116-118 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 62-73 (-26.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BUSH is 14-28 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-1 (+3.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

ZACH DUKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
DUKE is 3-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.571.
His team's record is 3-7 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.6 units)

DAVE BUSH vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BUSH is 1-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.048.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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ATLANTA (56 - 72) at ST LOUIS (71 - 58) - 8:15 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 56-72 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 103-112 (-27.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-41 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-29 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 55-70 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 37-49 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 40-47 (-9.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 31-40 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 26-37 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 71-58 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 71-58 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 49-39 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 50-36 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 16-5 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 44-18 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MORTON is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 19.62 and a WHIP of 2.997.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (56 - 72) at COLORADO (59 - 70) - 9:05 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 30-41 (-13.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 21-37 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 56-72 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 55-70 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 37-49 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 34-49 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HARANG is 7-13 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 114-100 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 15-10 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 10-4 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 13-6 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 442-512 (+45.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 42-29 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
HARANG is 36-26 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 49-39 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 21-8 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 58-70 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 21-35 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 58-70 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 36-55 (-21.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 27-41 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-0 (+3.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. COLORADO since 1997
HARANG is 3-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.7 units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 2-6 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.22 and a WHIP of 1.481.
His team's record is 3-9 (-8.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-4.4 units)

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FLORIDA (65 - 63) at ARIZONA (67 - 60) - 9:40 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. RANDY JOHNSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 16-31 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 160-133 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 117-91 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 90-69 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 38-25 (+19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 438-496 (+31.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
FLORIDA is 240-255 (+42.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
FLORIDA is 65-63 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 45-27 (+24.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 30-32 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
FLORIDA is 17-9 (+14.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 64-61 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 47-49 (+3.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 67-60 (-4.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 67-73 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 41-44 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 19-29 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 5-1 (+5.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.444.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

RANDY JOHNSON vs. FLORIDA since 1997
JOHNSON is 8-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 1.82 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 9-3 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+2.9 units)

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SAN DIEGO (48 - 79) at SAN FRANCISCO (55 - 72) - 10:15 PM
CHA SEUNG BAEK (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 48-78 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 21-41 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 48-78 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-58 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 34-49 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 31-46 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-37 (+25.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 650-539 (+86.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-24 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 28-22 (+16.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
BAEK is 9-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 9-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 9-2 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 126-163 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-37 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-17 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-37 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-4 (+4.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
9 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.5 Units)

CHA SEUNG BAEK vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

TIM LINCECUM vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LINCECUM is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.36 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-0. (+6.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (67 - 60) at BALTIMORE (61 - 65) - 7:05 PM
MIKE MUSSINA (R) vs. RADHAMES LIZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 28-30 (-13.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 67-60 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 13-19 (-17.3 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 128-86 (-52.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -175 or more since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 71-74 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 1-10 (-11.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 19-29 (-24.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 63-57 (-22.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 142-111 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 40-44 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MUSSINA is 86-73 (-32.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
MUSSINA is 47-38 (-34.9 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)
BALTIMORE is 61-65 (+5.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-5 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
BALTIMORE is 56-55 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 50-38 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 48-44 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 89-154 (-41.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 6-16 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 165-219 (-65.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-5 (+4.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MUSSINA is 10-8 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.325.
His team's record is 12-12 (-11.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-15. (-9.8 units)

RADHAMES LIZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (73 - 54) at TORONTO (66 - 61) - 7:07 PM
PAUL BYRD (R) vs. SHAUN MARCUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 29-35 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 6-12 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
BOSTON is 8-16 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 1-12 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
BOSTON is 22-30 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 27-34 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 11-17 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BYRD is 0-7 (-7.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 66-50 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 61-29 (+23.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 53-41 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 38-30 (+14.6 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.
TORONTO is 112-123 (-29.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-2 (+5.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

PAUL BYRD vs. TORONTO since 1997
BYRD is 4-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 0.954.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.2 units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. BOSTON since 1997
MARCUM is 4-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.032.
His team's record is 5-0 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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CLEVELAND (59 - 67) at TEXAS (63 - 65) - 8:05 PM
FAUSTO CARMONA (R) vs. MATT HARRISON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 59-67 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-38 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 53-58 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 43-63 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 41-62 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 28-35 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS is 63-65 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 41-23 (+14.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 80-64 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 57-59 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 47-47 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 48-40 (+17.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-3 (+2.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

FAUSTO CARMONA vs. TEXAS since 1997
CARMONA is 1-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.56 and a WHIP of 1.279.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

MATT HARRISON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (62 - 65) at KANSAS CITY (55 - 72) - 8:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. BRIAN BANNISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 30-34 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 62-65 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 30-35 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 10-20 (-11.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 18-30 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-14 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
DETROIT is 21-30 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 39-51 (-20.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
VERLANDER is 0-6 (-7.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 3-11 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 10-15 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 10-16 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 25-46 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 45-83 (-26.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 23-45 (-21.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 32-50 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-53 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BANNISTER is 2-10 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 6-3 (+5.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
VERLANDER is 6-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.69 and a WHIP of 1.068.
His team's record is 7-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. DETROIT since 1997
BANNISTER is 3-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.82 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (77 - 49) at CHI WHITE SOX (73 - 53) - 8:11 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 65-125 (-40.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-27 (+16.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 14-3 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 73-53 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 45-19 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-9 (+10.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 69-40 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 29-14 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 49-34 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-18 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 39-22 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 77-49 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-19 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-4 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-3 (+0.7 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.7 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
JACKSON is 0-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 7.72 and a WHIP of 1.960.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
DANKS is 3-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

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MINNESOTA (73 - 54) at LA ANGELS (77 - 49) - 10:05 PM
GLEN PERKINS (L) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 31-17 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 39-22 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 18-9 (+9.8 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 77-49 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 179-130 (+43.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 71-42 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 23-10 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAUNDERS is 23-8 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 17-5 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 29-10 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 17-4 (+13.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 11-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 15-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 18-6 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 73-54 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 26-16 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-5 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 51-35 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 23-15 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 43-29 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-23 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 86-85 (-50.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-2 (-0.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

GLEN PERKINS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

JOE SAUNDERS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SAUNDERS is 2-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.20 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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OAKLAND (58 - 69) at SEATTLE (46 - 81) - 10:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. RYAN FEIERABEND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 58-69 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 46-62 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 39-53 (-20.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 53-61 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 202-129 (+62.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 19-7 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 46-81 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 13-34 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 24-39 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 41-74 (-35.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 32-55 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 12-27 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 29-51 (-21.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 17-37 (-18.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 17-35 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 227-211 (-72.4 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
OAKLAND is 6-4 (+1.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

RYAN FEIERABEND vs. OAKLAND since 1997
FEIERABEND is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MLB


Friday, August 22

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Hot Lines: Friday's best MLB bets
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Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays (-168, 9)

The stars seem aligned at U.S. Comiskular tonight as the white-hot Sox will be hosting the most surprising team in baseball. To start, even though it was against the Mariners, since returning to their band-box Monday Chicago is hitting .375 (.529 OB percentage) and averaging 11 runs per contest. Secondly, Tampa hurler Edwin Jackson (9-8, 3.97) has faced the Sox twice this year and has two loses with an 8.71 ERA. Conversely, southpaw John Danks has been flawless in his two starts against the Rays sporting a sub-one ERA and holding Joe Maddon's squad to a .188 average. Throw-in that Danks accomplished this while facing Evan Longoria and Carl Crawford and tough not invest on the hottest team in the American League over the last 11 games.

Pick: White Sox


New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles (+175, 10 1/2)

While Mike Mussina (16-7, 3.35) seems to have found the fountain of youth this season, he might actually be in Cy Young consideration if he reversed his fortunes against the Orioles. In two starts, Moose is 0-2 with an 11.12 ERA and allowing the vets from Baltimore to hit .448. Looking even closer, many of the Orioles have improved their contract negations because of their success against Mussina over their career (Brian Roberts .476, Kevin Millar .439, Melvin Mora .326, Nick Markakis .313, Aubrey Huff .308). As for the third worst team-ERA in all of baseball, Baltimore just recalled Radhames Liz (10 starts – 7.47), who hasn't even been that impressive in Triple-A (3-7, 3.62), and the last time he stepped foot in Camden Yards allowed seven hits, six earned runs, and walked four in just over five innings. You smelling a softball slugfest gentlemen?

Pick: Over


San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants (-225, 7)

In four starts against the Padres, Tim Linceum has allowed three runs in 26.1 innings and held batters to a .191 clip. Combined with the fact San Diego ranks 28th in runs scored and has lost five of their last six, and it's pretty safe to assume Linceum enters tonight's contest with plenty of confidence. As for the Padres, starter Cha Seung Baek (4-8, 4.99) has some of the most amazing stats this season. Every one of Baek's loses have come at home this season, while he is unblemished on the road (4-0, 3.72). Of course nobody will mistake the South Korean for Tom Seaver, but considering he's coming off an impressive outing on national television last Sunday (six innings, four hits, and one earned run) and will be facing one of the two teams that actually has less runs scored this season than the Padres, tough not to think the first team to three tonight wins.

Pick: Under

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MLB


Friday, August 22


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Houston Astros at New York Mets [7:10 PM ET]

Astros: After a slow start to the season, Roy Oswalt has found his grove. Oswalt is 6-2 with two no-decisions in his last 10 starts and the Astros have won five consecutive games with him on the mound. Oswalt has been particularly nasty in his last three starts, allowing just four runs in 22 innings of work. In his career versus the Mets, Oswalt is 5-4 with a 3.71 ERA. Even though he?s been on fire of late, the OVER is 4-1-1 in Oswalt?s last six starts.

Astros are 10-4 in their last 14 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-4 in Houston's last 13 Friday games.

Key Injuries - 2B Kaz Matsui (.285; back) is on the 15-day DL.
OF Carlos Lee (.314; finger) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

Mets (-210, O/U 7.5): Johan Santana hasn?t always received a lot of run support this season but the Mets have gotten their money?s worth out of the former CY Young Award winner. Santana hasn?t dropped a game since June 28, a tough 3-2 loss to the Yankees. In his last 10 starts, Santana has given up more than three runs only once. Santana has been tough at Shea, where he?s 5-3 with a strong 2.41 ERA this season. However, his last three home starts have all gone OVER the total.

Mets are 9-1 in their last 10 games overall.
The UNDER is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings at New York.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 6



Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox [8:10 PM ET]

Rays: After winning four consecutive starts, Edwin Jackson lost his last outing against Texas but it was far from his fault. Jackson took the loss despite holding the Rangers to just one run over six innings. In his last 25.2 innings of work, Jackson has only given up a total of nine runs. Jackson hasn?t had any success against the White Sox over his career. In three starts he?s 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA. The UNDER is 5-1 in Jackson?s last six road starts.

Rays are 16-5 in their last 21 games overall.
The UNDER is 20-7 in Tampa Bay's last 27 road games.

Key Injuries - 3B Evan Longoria (.278; wrist) is on the 15-day DL.
OF Carl Crawford (.273; hand) is OUT for the season.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side Play of the Day)

White Sox (-165, O/U 9): John Danks is coming off an impressive performance versus Oakland, getting the win after allowing just one run in six innings of work. In his last three starts, Danks has given up just four runs in 19.2 innings pitched. He?s actually been better on the road than at home, where he?s just 4-4 on the season. However, Danks owns Tampa, going 3-0 with an impressive 2.50 ERA against the Rays. After the OVER had cashed in four straight outings with Danks on the mound, the UNDER is now 3-0 in his last three starts.

White Sox are 40-13 in their last 53 home games.
White Sox are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings at Chicago.

Key Injuries - White Sox DH Jim Thome (.251; leg) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3



Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels [10:05 PM ET]

Twins: Despite not pitching great, Glen Perkins has won his last two starts and three of his last four. During that span Perkins has allowed 13 runs over 26.1 innings. Perkins has allowed four runs or more in four of his last five starts but the Twins are 3-2 thanks to an offense that has provided him with strong run support all season. Perkins is 3-1 in seven starts on the road, although his ERA is 4.60. The OVER is 3-1 the last four times Perkins has taken the mound.

Twins are 13-3 in their last 16 Friday games.
Twins are 9-3 in Perkins' last 12 starts.

Key Injuries - SS Adam Everett (.211; hand) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Angels (-170, O/U 8.5): Joe Saunders has received three no-decisions in a row but he?s pitched pretty well in those games, giving up seven runs over 18 innings of work. The Angels lost to the Indians in Saunders last start but before that the team had won five consecutive games with him on the mound. Saunders has baffled the Twins both times he?s faced them in his career, going 2-0 with a minuscule 1.20 ERA. In his last 10 starts, the UNDER has a slight 6-4 advantage.

Angles are 21-9 in their last 30 games on grass.
Angels are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.

Key Injuries - 3B Maicer Izturis (.269; thumb) is OUT for the season.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

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MLB
Short Sheet


Friday, August 22nd

National League

Washington at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET WGN
John Lannan (L) vs. Jason Marquis (R)
Lannan: 6-2 UNDER in day games
Marquis: 13-23 TSR in August

LA Dodgers at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Greg Maddux (R) vs. Kyle Kendrick (R)
Maddux: 27-18 TSR AWAY after having lost 2 of their last 3
Kendrick: PHI 3-12 at home with a money line of -100 to -125

Houston at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Roy Oswalt (R) vs. Johan Santana (R)
Oswalt: 9-0 TSR in August
Santana: 13-14 TSR as a home favorite of -110 or higher

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
Zach Duke (L) vs. Dave Bush (R)
Duke: 1-10 TSR on Friday
Bush: 19-6 TSR at home after a team win

Atlanta at St Louis, 8:15 ET
Charlie Morton (R) vs. Adam Wainwright (R)
Morton: ATL 4-16 after 2+ consecutive overs
Wainwright: STL 50-36 against right-handed starters

Cincinnati at Colorado, 9:05 ET
Aaron Harang (R) vs. Livan Hernandez (R)
Harang: 15-5 TSR as an underdog of +100 or higher
Hernandez: COL 21-35 when the total is 9 to 9.5

Florida at Arizona, 7:10 ET
Anibal Sanchez (R) vs. Randy Johnson (L)
Sanchez: Fla 5-1 vs. Arizona
Johnson: 1-6 TSR as a home favorite of -175 to -250

San Diego at San Francisco, 9:40 ET
Cha Seung Baek (R) vs. Tim Lincecum (R)
Baek: 5-0 TSR as a road underdog of +150 to +200
Lincecum: SF 2-16 after having won 3 of their last 4

American League

NY Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Mike Mussina (R) vs. Radhames Liz (R)
Mussina: NYY 1-10 Away when the total is 10 to 10.5
Liz: 8-0 Over on grass

Boston at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Paul Byrd (R) vs. Shawn Marcum (R)
Byrd: Bos 1-12 on artificial turf
Marcum: 5-0 TSR, 2.61 ERA vs. Boston

Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 ET
Fausto Carmona (R) vs. Matt Harrison (L)
Carmona: Cle 11-28 as road underdog
Harrison: Tex 26-8 Over vs. AL Central

Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Justin Verlander (R) vs. Brian Bannister (R)
Verlander: Det 47-19 as a road favorite of -125 or more
Bannister: 2-10 TSR in night games

Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Edwin Jackson (R) vs. John Danks (R)
Jackson: TB 52-125 as road underdog
Danks: CWS 45-19 at home

Minnesota at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Glen Perkins (L) vs. Joe Saunders (L)
Perkins: Min 3-7 at LA Angels
Saunders: Angels 18-4 revenging loss as home favorite

Oakland at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Gio Gonzalez (L) vs. Ryan Feierabend (L)
Gonzalez: Oak 19-7 off shutout win
Feierabend: Sea 12-27 vs. lefties

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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Major League Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Friday, August 22

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Hot Pitchers
-- Lannan has 2.42 RA in his last four road starts.
-- Oswalt is 3-0, 1.64 in his last three starts. Santana is 2-0, 1.75 in his last six starts.
-- Bush is 2-0, 1.77 in his last three starts.
-- Cardinals won six of seven Wainwright home starts.
-- Johnson ia 6-2, 2.22 in his last eight starts; DBacks got shut out in both the losses.
-- Padres won four of five Baek road starts. Lincecum is 2-0, 2.12 in his last five starts.

-- Bronx won eight of last nine Mussina road starts.
-- Byrd is 4-1, 1.98 in his last five starts. Marcum is 3-0, 2.00 in his last three starts.
-- Texas won six of eight Harrison starts.
-- Danks is 2-1, 1.83 in his last three starts. Jackson is 4-1, 2.86 in his last five starts.
-- Perkins is 3-0, 4.44 in his last four starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Marquis has 5.70 RA in his last four starts.
-- Maddux makes first start for Dodgers; he has 1.89 RA in his last three starts. Kendrick is 0-2, 16.71 in his last two starts.
-- Duke is 0-6, 9.14 in his last eight starts.
-- Morton is 1-5, 5.97 in his last six starts.
-- Harang is 0-4, 8.01 in his last six starts. Cook is 2-2, 7.66 in his last four starts.
-- Sanchez is 1-2, 4.15 in his last three starts.

-- Liz is 1-3, 11.94 in his last four starts.
-- Carmona is 0-2, 7.79 in his last three starts.
-- Tigers are 3-8 in Verlander's road starts. Bannister is 0-5, 9.78 in his last eight starts.
-- Angels won last five Saunders home starts.
-- Gonzalez is 1-2, 8.16 in his last three starts. Feierabend gave up six runs in three IP at Minnesota in his first '08 start.

Hot Teams
-- Phillies won four of their last six games.
-- Mets won nine of their last ten games. Astros are 10-5 in last fifteen road games.
-- Brewers won six of last seven home games.
-- Cubs won eleven of their last fourteen games.
-- Rockies won five of their last six games.
-- Arizona won eight of its last ten games.
-- Giants won five of their last seven games.

-- Indians won ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Blue Jays won seven of their last nine games. Red Sox are 9-4 in their last thirteen road games.
-- Tigers won three of last four road games.
-- White Sox won their last six home games. Rays won seven of last nine road games.
-- Twins won eleven of their last fourteen games.

Cold Teams
-- Nationals lost twelve of last thirteen games.
-- Dodgers lost six of their last eight road games.
-- Pirates lost five of their last seven games.
-- Braves lost ten of their last eleven games. Cardinals are 4-8 in their last dozen home games.
-- Reds are 5-20 in their last 25 games.
-- Marlins lost six of their last eight games.
-- Padres lost five of their last six games.

-- Royals lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Bronx is 4-10 in its last fourteen road games. Orioles are 4-8 in their last dozen home games.
-- Rangers are 3-11 in their last fourteen games.
-- Angels lost five of their last seven games.
-- Oakland is 7-26 in its last 33 games. Mariners lost 11 of their last twelve games.

Totals
-- Four of last five Marquis starts went over the total.
-- Under is 8-0-1 in Phillies' last nine home games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Oswalt games.
-- Over is 8-2 in last ten Duke starts.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Morton road starts.
-- Five of last six Harang starts went over the total.
-- Last four Johnson starts stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-3 in last nine Baek starts. .

-- Last nine Liz starts went over the total.
-- Last five Byrd starts stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Cleveland home games went over total.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Bannister starts.
-- Last three Danks starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Saunders starts.

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National Football League – Write up

NFL
Write-up

Friday, August 22

I'm not a big fan of investing in summer games, but people have asked for some insight so here goes, as little as it is............

-- Will Brady play? Patriots are deficient without him. Eagles split their first two preseason games, while New England has lost its two games, outscored 43-25. Kolb/Feeley give Philly as good a depth at QB as there is in the NFL.

-- Falcons lost couple of close games so far this summer; would think Ryan gets lot more reps here. Titans have to be worrying about Young's passing; he just hasn't been accurate so far this summer. Tennessee did win its two games, by total of 51-29.

-- Cowboys lost 28-16 at Houston LY; they're 0-2 so far this year in preseason, would expect better effort in this game. Houston is 2-0 so far in preseason, escaping with couple of close wins. Third preseason game is where team try their hardest in summer.

-- Packers were crushed at Candlestick last week; they have to be concerned with their total lack of QB experience as season starts. Broncos split their first two games- they've won six of last seven preseason home games.

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