Tuesday Trends and Indexes 9/2

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Major League Baseball – Streaking Pitchers

MLB

Tuesday, September 2

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Streaking Starting Pitchers
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Tuesday’s streaking and slumping pitchers

Streaking

Glen Perkins, Minnesota Twins (12-3, 3.96)

Perkins is on some kind of roll. He has taken just one personal loss since June 4.

The rookie isn't an overpowering starter with just 63 strikeouts in a little over 130 innings, but has solid command of the strike zone.

Perkins ranks 11th in MLB money standings, having earning more than nine units for bettors on the year.



Slumping

Joe Saunders, L.A. Angels (14-7, 3.67)

All-Star Joe Saunders ripped through the end of July and the first part of August, helping the Angels to wins in five straight outings. However, since then he's allowed 15 runs over his last three starts ? all Los Angeles losses.

Saunders took a comebacker off his pitching hand in his last start, but says his hand is fine.

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MLB
Dunkel


Houston at Chicago Cubs
The charging Astros look to follow up yesterday's 3-0 win over the Cubs and build on their six-game winning streak. Houston is the underdog pick (+195) according to Dunkel, which has the Astros favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Houston (+195). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Game 901-902: Atlanta at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Morton) 13.521; Florida (Sanchez) 14.824
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Florida (-170); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-170); Over

Game 903-904: Philadelphia at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.562; Washington (Lannan) 16.571
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-210); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+195); Over

Game 905-906: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Snell) 15.060; Cincinnati (Harang) 14.729
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+140); Over

Game 907-908: Houston at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Backe) 16.083; Cubs (Zambrano) 15.213
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-210); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+195); N/A

Game 909-910: NY Mets at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Niese) 15.385; Milwaukee (Parra) 16.991
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-130); Under

Game 911-912: San Francisco at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 14.821; Colorado (Hernandez) 14.346
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-200); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-200); Over

Game 913-914: St. Louis at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 14.934; Arizona (Petit) 13.325
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+120); Over

Game 915-916: San Diego at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Baek) 16.030; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.046
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+185); Under

Game 917-918: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 15.025; Cleveland (Carmona) 16.093
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+120); Under

Game 919-920: LA Angels at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Saunders) 14.485; Detroit (Lambert) 14.597
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-150); 10
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+140); Over

Game 921-922: Baltimore at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Liz) 14.747; Boston (Lester) 16.826
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2; 12
Vegas Line: Boston (-290); 11
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-290); Over

Game 923-924: Minnesota at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Perkins) 15.937; Toronto (Purcey) 16.573
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+110); Over

Game 925-926: NY Yankees at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Mussina) 15.667; Tampa Bay (Garza) 17.107
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125); Over

Game 927-928: Seattle at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Feierabend) 16.776; Texas (McCarthy) 15.706
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 13
Vegas Line: Texas (-170); 12
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+160); Over

Game 929-930: Oakland at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Gonzalez) 14.376; Kansas City (Greinke) 13.737
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+140); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, September 2


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ATLANTA (59 - 79) at FLORIDA (70 - 68) - 7:10 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 59-79 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 30-37 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 23-47 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 22-32 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 58-77 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 39-53 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 42-53 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 34-44 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 29-41 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 70-68 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 49-30 (+26.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 29-20 (+9.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 30-25 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 69-66 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 50-53 (+3.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 48-49 (+5.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 45-20 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 9-7 (+0.5 Units) against FLORIDA this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MORTON is 1-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.028.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (75 - 63) at WASHINGTON (53 - 85) - 7:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 31-25 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 57-67 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 11-2 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-25 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 35-61 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-8 (+0.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAMELS is 4-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 7-4 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.6 units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LANNAN is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (57 - 79) at CINCINNATI (61 - 76) - 7:10 PM
IAN SNELL (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 47-98 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HARANG is 50-33 (+20.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 35-29 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 61-76 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 239-256 (-57.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 21-36 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 60-74 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 37-53 (-19.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 215-247 (-62.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 25-39 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HARANG is 8-14 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-5 (+3.6 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

IAN SNELL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SNELL is 3-6 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.777.
His team's record is 3-7 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.6 units)

AARON HARANG vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HARANG is 11-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.189.
His team's record is 12-7 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-9. (-0.7 units)

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HOUSTON (72 - 66) at CHICAGO CUBS (85 - 53) - 8:05 PM
BRANDON BACKE (R) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 85-53 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-22 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 83-49 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ZAMBRANO is 14-3 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 72-66 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 70-65 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 52-46 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 51-48 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 40-31 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 16-8 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
HOUSTON is 41-34 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 17-10 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BACKE is 12-3 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 31-23 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 130-157 (-52.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-16 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ZAMBRANO is 13-17 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 3-9 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-6 (+2.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

BRANDON BACKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BACKE is 2-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.60 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 4-4 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 10-7 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.80 and a WHIP of 1.163.
His team's record is 14-8 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-16. (-12.8 units)

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NY METS (77 - 61) at MILWAUKEE (80 - 57) - 8:05 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. MANNY PARRA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 25-27 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 80-57 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-5 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 79-55 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 15-8 (+12.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 59-35 (+21.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JON NIESE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

MANNY PARRA vs. NY METS since 1997
PARRA is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (59 - 78) at COLORADO (65 - 74) - 8:35 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 130-169 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-35 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-31 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 130-169 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 91-63 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-8 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 118-103 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 88-73 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 32-30 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 20-11 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 13-8 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 11-6 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 652-543 (+84.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 360-346 (+43.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
LINCECUM is 16-7 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 6-0 (+6.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 64-74 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 23-35 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 64-74 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 40-59 (-22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-6 (-0.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. COLORADO since 1997
LINCECUM is 3-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.0 units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.174.
His team's record is 5-8 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-9. (-6.2 units)

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ST LOUIS (74 - 64) at ARIZONA (70 - 67) - 9:40 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. YUSMEIRO PETIT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 74-64 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-33 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 74-64 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-42 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-39 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WAINWRIGHT is 9-0 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 70-67 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 126-144 (-40.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 70-64 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 44-51 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 33-36 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 21-31 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. ARIZONA since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

YUSMEIRO PETIT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PETIT is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (53 - 84) at LA DODGERS (68 - 70) - 10:10 PM
CHA SEUNG BAEK (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 53-83 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 21-45 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 53-83 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-61 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-30 (-15.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 33-49 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BAEK is 9-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 9-4 (+9.2 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 9-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 68-70 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 65-55 (-36.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 138-161 (-56.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 68-70 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 48-49 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 45-51 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 6-14 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 5-5 (-0.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

CHA SEUNG BAEK vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
KERSHAW is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.876.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (77 - 60) at CLEVELAND (66 - 70) - 7:05 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. FAUSTO CARMONA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CARMONA is 17-5 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 77-59 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-22 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 73-46 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 352-345 (+44.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-34 (+24.9 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-26 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 66-70 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-28 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-30 (-9.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 60-61 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-29 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-4 (+6.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DANKS is 1-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.107.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.6 units)

FAUSTO CARMONA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CARMONA is 2-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.590.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (83 - 53) at DETROIT (66 - 71) - 7:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. CHRIS LAMBERT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 51-31 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 83-53 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 38-15 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 40-25 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 16-7 (+9.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 16-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
LA ANGELS are 77-46 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 30-18 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 59-40 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-18 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAUNDERS is 39-18 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 11-2 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 37-16 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 29-12 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 17-5 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 66-71 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 31-36 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 35-33 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 63-61 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 20-22 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
DETROIT is 33-37 (-11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 17-32 (-19.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 5-15 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. DETROIT since 1997
SAUNDERS is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.59 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

CHRIS LAMBERT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (63 - 74) at BOSTON (80 - 57) - 7:05 PM
RADHAMES LIZ (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 50-83 (-35.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 121-218 (-92.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 56-100 (-28.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 46-91 (-30.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 187-126 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-19 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 17-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
BOSTON is 77-44 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 42-14 (+25.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LESTER is 28-12 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 15-2 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 26-9 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 22-7 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 16-2 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 10-0 (+10.0 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. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 57-61 (+3.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 51-44 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 328-247 (-46.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-6 (+0.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

RADHAMES LIZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
LIZ is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 16.89 and a WHIP of 3.002.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JON LESTER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LESTER is 5-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 6-1 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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MINNESOTA (77 - 60) at TORONTO (70 - 66) - 7:07 PM
GLEN PERKINS (L) vs. DAVID PURCEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 42-35 (+14.5 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.
MINNESOTA is 77-60 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-19 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 11-2 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-40 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-23 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-18 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-32 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-25 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PERKINS is 14-7 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 62-101 (-32.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
TORONTO is 113-126 (-31.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-0 (+3.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

GLEN PERKINS vs. TORONTO since 1997
PERKINS is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

DAVID PURCEY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (73 - 64) at TAMPA BAY (84 - 51) - 7:10 PM
MIKE MUSSINA (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 73-64 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 8-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
NY YANKEES are 68-61 (-22.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 43-46 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 33-41 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 84-51 (+28.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 52-19 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 23-9 (+10.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-20 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 52-20 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 53-35 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 56-22 (+29.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 60-32 (+24.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 51-32 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 43-24 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-7 (-0.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
10 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+7.7 Units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MUSSINA is 18-7 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.210.
His team's record is 22-9 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-18. (-6.8 units)

MATT GARZA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GARZA is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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SEATTLE (54 - 83) at TEXAS (67 - 72) - 8:05 PM
RYAN FEIERABEND (L) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 54-83 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 49-76 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 37-56 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 36-54 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 23-36 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 233-212 (-65.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
TEXAS is 67-72 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 80-68 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-19 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 61-66 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 50-54 (+3.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 39-33 (+11.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 73-66 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 3-9 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 8-7 (+2.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

RYAN FEIERABEND vs. TEXAS since 1997
FEIERABEND is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MCCARTHY is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 11.57 and a WHIP of 2.286.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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OAKLAND (63 - 74) at KANSAS CITY (57 - 79) - 8:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 139-160 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 128-144 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 92-114 (-27.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 32-30 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 25-20 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-56 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-51 (-18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GREINKE is 16-43 (-23.6 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-3 (+0.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACK GREINKE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GREINKE is 2-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.309.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

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[Udog]

MLB


Tuesday, September 2

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Hot Lines: Tuesday's best MLB bets
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New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays (-125, 8 1/2)

Matt Garza might be the most frustrating pitcher in the big leagues. He's lights out one start and equally unimpressive the following outing. The guy is the Paris Hilton of my fantasy league; as in he's dropped and picked up more often than the Hilton Hotels heir. If you don't believe me just take a look at his last 10 starts and you'll see the yo-yo effect I'm jabbering about.

The playoffs are no more than a pipe dream for the Yanks but there's a lot of pride in the veteran locker room. Look for Mike Mussina to continue his turn-the-clock-back year with another quality start.

Pick: Yankees


New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers (-140, 9 1/2)

I understand this will be Jonathon Niese's first major-league appearance, but the Mets are playing so well right now Jerry Manuel could send Pee-wee Herman to the mound and I'd still back New York. The Mets brass think highly of young Niese and I'm always inclined to give the benefit to pitchers rather than batters in the first meeting.

Carlos Delgado continues to mash the ball. His late-inning dinger catapulted New York to a 4-2 win. The homer was Delgado's 20 since June 27, more than any other player during the time span.

"Carlos has been amazing," Manuel said after last night's victory. "If he's swinging it well, he seems to come up at the right time and put a good swing on it. He's been outstanding."

Pick: Mets

[pm530]

Major League Baseball - Short Sheet

MLB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, September 2nd

National League

Atlanta at Florida, 7:10 ET
Charlie Morton (R) vs. Anibal Sanchez (R)
Morton: Atl 22-9 Under Away when the total is 9 to 9.5
Sanchez: Fla 25-14 off 4+ home games

Philadelphia at Washington, 2:05 ET
Cole Hamels (L) vs. John Lannan (L)
Hamels: Phi 31-19 Away playing with double revenge
Lannan: Wash 17-9 Over at home vs. lefties

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 7:05 ET
Ian Snell (R) vs. Aaron Harang (R)
Snell: Pit 35-21 Over as road underdog
Harang: 27-13 TSR off BB team wins

Houston at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET WGN
Brandon Backe (R) vs. Carlos Zambrano (R)
Backe: Hou 29-13 vs. Cubs
Zambrano: 14-3 TSR in night games

NY Mets at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
Jon Niese (L) vs. Manny Parra (R)
Niese: Mets 17-8 Over as an underdog
Parra: 7-0 Over after giving 1 ER or less last outing

San Francisco at Colorado, 8:35 ET
Tim Lincecum (R) vs. Livan Hernandez (R)
Lincecum: 13-1 TSR off BB team losses
Hernandez: 8-1 Over 2nd half of the season

St Louis at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Adam Wainwright (R) vs. Yusmiero Petit (R)
Wainwright: StL 1-7 at Arizona
Petit: Ari 39-17 at home vs. NL Central

San Diego at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Cha Seung Baek (R) vs. Clayton Kershaw (R)
Baek: 8-3 TSR as road underdog
Kershaw: LAD 12-23 after allowing 3 runs in BB games


American League

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
John Danks (L) vs. Fausto Carmona (R)
Danks: White Sox 43-26 Over as favorite
Carmona: 12-1 Over in night games

LA Angels at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Joe Saunders (L) vs. Chris Lambert (R)
Saunders: LAA 20-5 revenging a loss as a home favorite
Lambert: DET 14-28 as an Underdog

Baltimore at Boston, 7:05 ET
Radhames Liz (R) vs. Jon Lester (L)
Liz: 10-0 Over on grass
Lester: Bos 31-8 as a home favorite of -150 or more

Minnesota at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Glen Perkins (L) vs. David Purcey (L)
Perkins: 14-7 TSR in all games
Purcey: TOR 62-101 as a home underdog of +125 or less

NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Mike Mussina (R) vs. Matt Garza (R)
Mussina: Yankees 8-13 when playing on Tuesday
Garza: TB 21-6 at home in second half of the season

Seattle at Texas, 8:05 ET
Ryan Feierabend (L) vs. Brandon McCarthy (R)
Feierabend: Sea 2-15 after a game with a combined score of 15+ runs
McCarthy: Tex 28-19 when playing on Tuesday

Oakland at Kansas City, 8:05 ET
Gio Gonzalez (R) vs. Zach Greinke (R)
Gonzalez: OAK 18-32 in the second half of the season
Greinke: 30-12 Under at home when the total is 8.5 to 10

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[pm530]

Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB


Updated

Tuesday, September 2

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Tips and Trends
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New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays [YES | 7:10 PM ET]

Yankees: Mike Mussina hasn’t lost since July 28, going 3-0 with three no-decisions over that stretch. Mussina is coming off a strong effort against the Red Sox, allowing just two runs over seven innings. Moose has been remarkable on the road this season, compiling a record of 6-1 to go along with a strong 3.34 ERA. The OVER is 5-2 in Mussina’s last seven starts.

The Yankees are 8-1 in Mussina’s last 9 road starts.
The Yankees are 8-2 in Mussina’s last 10 starts against the Rays.

Key Injuries - SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side Play of the Day)

Rays (-120, O/U 8.5): Matt Garza hasn’t allowed a run in two of his last three starts. In wins over Toronto and Texas, Garza pitched 16 scoreless innings. Garza has been extremely tough to beat at Tropicana Field where he’s 7-2 with an impressive 2.47 ERA. Garza dominated the Yankees the last time he faced them, pitching seven innings of scoreless ball.

Tampa Bay is 23-7 in its last 30 games.
The Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 series openers.

Key Injuries - OF Carl Crawford (hand) is on the 15-day DL.
3B Evan Longoria (wrist) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3



New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers [8:05 PM ET]

Mets: Jon Niese makes his first career start tonight, filling in for the injured John Maine. Niese was called up from Triple-A New Orleans, where he was 5-1 with an ERA of 3.40 in seven starts. The Mets have high hopes for Niese. "We think very highly of Jonathan Niese," VP for Development Tony Bernazard said Sunday. "He's a 21-year-old that we expect to be an important member of this organization.”

The Mets are 10-3 in their last 13 road games.
The Mets are 10-4 in their last 14 games at Milwaukee.

Key Injuries - C Ramon Castro (ankle) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Brewers (-145, O/U 9.5): Manny Parra takes to the mound tonight for the Brewers in the midst of a slump. In his last seven starts, Parra is 1-4 with two no-decisions. However, Parra has been strong at home this season, going 6-2 with an ERA of 3.36. In his one career start versus the Mets, Parra allowed three runs in just four innings of work. The UNDER is 3-0 in Parra’s last three starts.

The Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. the NL East.
The UNDER is 10-4-2 in the Brewers last 16 Tuesday games.

Key Injuries - 2B Ray Durham (shoulder) is day-to-day.
3B Russell Branyan (oblique) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4



Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs [WGN | 8:05 PM ET]

Astros: Brandon Backe has pitched well over the last month, winning three of his last four starts. In those three wins, Backe has only given up six runs in 19.1 innings of work. For Backe to continue his hot streak, he’ll need to pitch much better on the road tonight that he has so far this year where he’s just 4-7. Backe hasn’t had much success against the Cubs, sporting a 6.60 ERA in eight starts.

The Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. the NL Central.
The OVER is 9-4 in Houston’s last 13 road games.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Cubs (-200, O/U NA): Carlos Zambrano was scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday with a tired arm. That may be the reason why Zambrano hasn’t been himself lately. In this last four starts, Zambrano has allowed an alarming 21 runs over 21.2 innings. Big Z hasn’t had much trouble at Wrigley Field this year, going 7-1 with a 2.96 ERA. The OVER is 4-1 in Zambrano’s last five starts.

The Cubs are 4-0 in Zambrano’s last 4 home starts against the Astros.
The UNDER is 17-5 in Zambrano’s last 22 starts against the Astros.

Key Injuries - SP Jon Lieber (foot) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

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[pm530]

WNBA – Long Sheet

WNBA
Long Sheet

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SEATTLE (18 - 10) at ATLANTA (3 - 26) - 9/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 this season.
ATLANTA is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
ATLANTA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
ATLANTA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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INDIANA (13 - 15) at WASHINGTON (10 - 18) - 9/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 62-89 ATS (-35.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
INDIANA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 94-130 ATS (-49.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 98-130 ATS (-45.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (15 - 12) at HOUSTON (14 - 14) - 9/2/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 228-173 ATS (+37.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 153-99 ATS (+44.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
HOUSTON is 119-81 ATS (+29.9 Units) in home games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 64-39 ATS (+21.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1997.
HOUSTON is 84-60 ATS (+18.0 Units) against Eastern conference opponents since 1997.
HOUSTON is 143-109 ATS (+23.1 Units) after a division game since 1997.
HOUSTON is 84-60 ATS (+18.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 58-36 ATS (+18.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1997.
HOUSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NEW YORK is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.

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

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[BigWeiner]

Today's birthdays: Rich Aurilia 29; Luis Gonzalez 33.

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There's no way this could be right. Rich Aurilla 29??? And I'm 17

[Udog]

You're right, BigWeiner! He's 37 today. This is straight from SFGiants site:

Full Name: Richard Santo Aurilia
Born: 09/02/1971
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Height: 6' 1" Weight: 200
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
College: St. John's
MLB Debut: 09/06/1995

[Udog]

You know, it's a staff writer at Associated Press that writes Baseball Today. You'd think they could get somethng that simple right!