Thursday Trends and Indexes 9/4

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Thursday, September 4

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12:35 PM PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games at home


1:05 PM LA ANGELS vs. DETROIT
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
LA Angels are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games on the road
Detroit is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Angels
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games


7:07 PM MINNESOTA vs. TORONTO
Minnesota is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Minnesota is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota


7:10 PM NY YANKEES vs. TAMPA BAY
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees


7:10 PM WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Washington is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games at home


8:05 PM SAN DIEGO vs. MILWAUKEE
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Milwaukee is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games


8:10 PM OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
Oakland is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Oakland is 16-4-1 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 3-12-1 SU in its last 16 games

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Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

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We will update when projected scores are available.

Thursday, September 4

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New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays [FOX | 3:55 PM ET]

Yankees: Darrell Rasner hasn’t tasted victory since July 12. In his last two starts, Rasner has allowed 10 runs in just 9.1 innings of work. Being on the road won’t help Rasner’s slump. He’s just 2-6 with an ERA of 5.53 away from Yankee Stadium this year. Rasner has had success facing the Rays as a relief pitcher, going 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA. The OVER is a smart bet with Rasner on the hill. The OVER is 7-2-1 in his last 10 starts.

The Yankees are 0-5 in Rasner’s last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
The Yankees are 5-11 in Rasner's last 16 starts.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Rays (NA): The Rays have won seven of the last eight games that Scott Kazmir has started. In his last 10 outings, Kazmir has allowed three runs or less eight times. Kazmir has been money at home, going 6-1 with a minuscule 2.30 ERA. Kazmir has been unlucky against the Yankees. He has an impressive 2.76 ERA in 10 starts versus the Bombers, yet his record is just 3-4. The OVER is 2-0-1 in Kazmir’s last three starts.

The Rays are 16-5 in Kazmir's last 21 starts.
The Rays are 10-2 in their last 12 during Game 3 of a series.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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Major League Baseball – Streaking Pitchers

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Thursday’s streaking and slumping pitchers

Streaking

Ervin Santana - Angels (14-5, 3.31)

Santana's performance this season is amazing considering he was in the minors this time last season. Now he's the ace pitcher for the AL-West-leading Angels.

The righty has accumulated 48 strikeouts compared to just six walks over his last six starts leading Los Angeles to victory in four of those contests.


Slumping

Brian Bannister - Royals (7-14, 5.75)

For all the promise Bannister showed last season you'd think the Kansas City pitcher wearing number 19 this season was an imposter. The former Met prospect was 12-9 with an ERA under 4.00 for the last place Royals in 2007.

This season has been a complete nightmare for the Arizona native. You could make a strong argument that if Bannister was pitching for any other team, he would not have only lost his position in the rotation but also his spot on the big club's roster.

The 27-year-old righty hasn't won a game since late June and his team has won just twice in his last 11 appearances.

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Minnesota at Toronto
The Twins look to conclude a rocky road trip (5-8) with a solid performance from starter Kevin Slowey, who is 4-0 with a 2.03 ERA over his last five starts. Minnesota is the underdog pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Twins favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+105). Here are all of today's games

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Game 901-902: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Gorzelanny) 14.079; Cincinnati (Fogg) 15.709
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-135); Under

Game 903-904: Washington at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Martis) 14.319; Atlanta (Reyes) 14.741
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 905-906: San Diego at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Estes) 14.513; Milwaukee (Suppan) 16.482
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-230); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-230); Over

Game 907-908: LA Angels at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Santana) 15.748; Detroit (Rogers) 14.035
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-150); Over

Game 909-910: Minnesota at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Slowey) 16.791; Toronto (Litsch) 15.718
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Toronto (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+105); Over

Game 911-912: NY Yankees at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Rasner) 16.070; Tampa Bay (Kazmir) 16.704
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-180); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-180); Over

Game 913-914: Oakland at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Meyer) 14.133; Kansas City (Davies) 14.906
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 915-916: Oakland at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Eveland) 14.921; Kansas City (Bannister) 14.192
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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Short Sheet


Thursday, September 4th

National League

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 12:35 ET
Tom Gorzelanny (L) vs. Josh Fogg (R)
Gorzelanny: 8-0 Over in road games
Fogg: 0-3 TSR, 5.52 ERA L3 starts

Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Jason Bergmann (R) vs. Jo-Jo Reyes (L)
Bergmann: Wash 10-4 vs. Atlanta
Reyes: 3-13 TSR 2nd half of season

San Diego at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
Shawn Estes (L) vs. Jeff Suppan (R)
Estes: SD 14-39 as road underdog
Suppan: Mil 51-17 as a favorite of -150 or more

American League

LA Angels at Detroit, 1:05 ET
Ervin Santana (R) vs. Kenny Rogers (L)
Santana: 11-2 Under when the total is 8.5 to 10
Rogers: Det 6-1 Under vs. LA Angels

Minnesota at Toronto, 7:07 ET
Kevin Slowey (R) vs. Jesse Litsch (R)
Slowey: 8-0 TSR working on 5 or 6 days rest
Litsch: 1-6 TSR 2nd half of season

NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Darrell Rasner (R) vs. Scott Kazmir (L)
Rasner: 3-7 TSR, 5.46 ERA in road starts
Kazmir: TB 31-2 as a favorite of -150 or more

Oakland at Kansas City, 8:10 ET GAME 2
Dan Meyer (L) vs. Kyle Davies (R)
Meyer: Oak 39-18 Under as an underdog of +150 or less
Davies: 0-3 TSR, 5.17 ERA L3 starts

Added Game

Oakland at Kansas City, 5:10 ET GAME 1


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PITTSBURGH (59 - 79) at CINCINNATI (61 - 78) - 12:35 PM
TOM GORZELANNY (L) vs. JOSH FOGG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 18-38 (-17.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 38-43 (+6.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 61-78 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 70-89 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 74-77 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 239-258 (-60.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 21-38 (-21.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 65-92 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 60-76 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 33-44 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 25-41 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FOGG is 3-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 9-5 (+6.9 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

TOM GORZELANNY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GORZELANNY is 2-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 7.58 and a WHIP of 1.789.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.1 units)

JOSH FOGG vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
FOGG is 1-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 10.42 and a WHIP of 1.842.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (54 - 86) at ATLANTA (60 - 80) - 7:10 PM
SHAIRON MARTIS (R) vs. JO-JO REYES (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 10-4 (+9.6 Units) against ATLANTA this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

SHAIRON MARTIS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

JO-JO REYES vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
REYES is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 14.22 and a WHIP of 3.318.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (53 - 86) at MILWAUKEE (80 - 59) - 8:05 PM
SHAWN ESTES (L) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 53-85 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 21-47 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 53-85 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-63 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 37-54 (-16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 33-51 (-18.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-42 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 80-59 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 79-57 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 68-73 (-20.2 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

SHAWN ESTES vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ESTES is 5-6 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 6.01 and a WHIP of 1.704.
His team's record is 6-8 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-9. (-5.1 units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SUPPAN is 5-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.70 and a WHIP of 1.683.
His team's record is 5-6 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (84 - 54) at DETROIT (67 - 72) - 1:05 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. KENNY ROGERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SANTANA is 0-8 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 112-60 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 174-129 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 84-54 (+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 41-26 (+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 25-11 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA ANGELS are 78-47 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 35-18 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 67-72 (-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 36-34 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 22-27 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 64-62 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 44-55 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 18-33 (-19.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 6-16 (-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.
ROGERS is 2-10 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-3 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.7 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANTANA is 4-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.162.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

KENNY ROGERS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ROGERS is 8-11 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.42 and a WHIP of 1.401.
His team's record is 11-19 (-10.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 16-11. (+4.3 units)

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MINNESOTA (77 - 62) at TORONTO (72 - 66) - 7:07 PM
KEVIN SLOWEY (R) vs. JESSE LITSCH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 56-46 (+6.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 44-35 (+16.5 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 77-62 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-42 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-25 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 50-43 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-27 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 115-126 (-29.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 17-32 (-19.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-0 (+5.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

KEVIN SLOWEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
SLOWEY is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.218.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JESSE LITSCH vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LITSCH is 2-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (75 - 64) at TAMPA BAY (84 - 53) - 7:10 PM
DARRELL RASNER (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 75-64 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 25-30 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 45-46 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 39-40 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 84-53 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-22 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 19-1 (+17.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 52-21 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-22 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 52-22 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 53-37 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 56-24 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 60-34 (+22.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 32-20 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 43-26 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KAZMIR is 35-21 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 12-2 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 18-8 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 45-26 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-5 (+1.8 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.7 Units)

DARRELL RASNER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
KAZMIR is 3-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 1.339.
His team's record is 4-6 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.8 units)

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OAKLAND (63 - 75) at KANSAS CITY (58 - 79) - 8:10 PM
DAN MEYER (L) vs. KYLE DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 139-161 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 46-63 (-22.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 128-145 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 92-115 (-28.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 57-61 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 26-20 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-33 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-48 (-25.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 34-56 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DAVIES is 4-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 0-9 (-9.7 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)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-3 (+1.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

DAN MEYER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MEYER is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.4 units)

KYLE DAVIES vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DAVIES is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.781.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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OAKLAND (63 - 75) at KANSAS CITY (58 - 79) - 5:10 PM
DANA EVELAND (L) vs. BRIAN BANNISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 139-161 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 128-145 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 92-115 (-28.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 57-61 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-30 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 24-23 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 26-20 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BANNISTER is 13-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-3 (+1.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

DANA EVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
EVELAND is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BANNISTER is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.2 units)

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Hot Lines: Thursday's best MLB bets
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Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds (-120, 9 1/2)

The Pittsburgh Pirates' latest miserable season has included only three series sweeps. One of those sweeps came at the expense of the nearly-as-miserable Cincinnati Reds.

On Thursday afternoon, the Pirates go for their second sweep of the Reds in 2008, as the bottom two teams in the NL Central conclude their three-game set at Great American Ball Park.

Runs could be plentiful in a series finale pitting two struggling starters. Among NL hurlers with at least 75 innings pitched this season, the Reds' Josh Fogg (2-7, 7.29 ERA) owns the highest ERA, while Pittsburgh's Tom Gorzelanny (6-9, 6.61) has the second-highest.

Pick: Over


San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers (-230, 9)

Jeff Suppan may not be the biggest name on Milwaukee's staff, but the way he's pitched of late, he could be the right person to help the Brewers end their losing skid.

The veteran looks to win his sixth consecutive decision and help the wild-card leading Brewers avoid a fourth straight loss in the opener of a four-game home series with the San Diego Padres on Thursday night.

"You always want to contribute, and sometimes regardless if you win or lose, just going out there and throwing quality innings up there gives your team a chance," the 33-year-old Suppan said. "For whatever reason, that's where the streak has come from."

The Padres (53-86), who lost two of three to Milwaukee from Aug. 12-14, also enter this contest after being swept in three games. They lost their series finale 6-4 at Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Pick: Brewers

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Update


Thursday, September 4


Added Game

Oakland at Kansas City, 5:10 ET GAME 1
Dana Eveland (L) vs. Brian Bannister (R)
Eveland: 10-2 Under as underdog
Bannister: KC 25-11 Under after allowing 2 runs or less

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New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays [FOX | 3:55 PM ET]

Yankees: Darrell Rasner hasn’t tasted victory since July 12. In his last two starts, Rasner has allowed 10 runs in just 9.1 innings of work. Being on the road won’t help Rasner’s slump. He’s just 2-6 with an ERA of 5.53 away from Yankee Stadium this year. Rasner has had success facing the Rays as a relief pitcher, going 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA. The OVER is a smart bet with Rasner on the hill. The OVER is 7-2-1 in his last 10 starts.

The Yankees are 0-5 in Rasner’s last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
The Yankees are 5-11 in Rasner's last 16 starts.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Rays (-170, O/U 9): The Rays have won seven of the last eight games that Scott Kazmir has started. In his last 10 outings, Kazmir has allowed three runs or less eight times. Kazmir has been money at home, going 6-1 with a minuscule 2.30 ERA. Kazmir has been unlucky against the Yankees. He has an impressive 2.76 ERA in 10 starts versus the Bombers, yet his record is just 3-4. The OVER is 2-0-1 in Kazmir’s last three starts.

The Rays are 16-5 in Kazmir's last 21 starts.
The Rays are 10-2 in their last 12 during Game 3 of a series.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

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SEATTLE (19 - 10) at CHICAGO (11 - 17) - 9/4/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
SEATTLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 5-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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8:00 PM SEATTLE vs. CHICAGO
Seattle is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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National Football League - Tips & Trends

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Washington Redskins at New York Giants [NBC | 7 PM ET]

Redskins: Jim Zorn begins his coaching career on the road against the defending Super Bowl Champions. He’s installed a new West Coast offense that had mixed results in the preseason. Young quarterback Jason Campbell will have to orchestrate that offense behind a reshuffled offensive line. Veteran Jon Jansen has been benched in favor of Stephon Heyer, an undrafted free agent in 2007. Zorn has said that he wants his offense to play fast, so don’t expect any pre-snap motion from the Redskins this year, something that former coach Joe Gibbs used a lot. The Redskins defense should be stout once again, especially with the addition of future Hall of Famer Jason Taylor. The Giants may get a break though, as Taylor is a game-time decision after spraining his knee in the preseason.

Redskins are 28-11 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 since 1992.
Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.

Key Injuries - S LaRon Landry (hamstring) is probable.
DE Jason Taylor (knee) is questionable.
WR Malcolm Kelly (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 20 (Side Play of the Day)

Giants (-4.5, O/U 41): The Giants defense that tormented Tom Brady and the mighty Patriots in the Super Bowl won’t look the same in their opener versus the Redskins. Michael Strahan retired, Osi Umenyiora is out for the year, while LB’s Kawika Mitchell and Reggie Torbor, along with S Gibril Wilson, signed with other teams this offseason. Mathias Kiwanuka was moved from linebacker back to defensive end to replace Umenyiora. Justin Tuck, who had 10 sacks as a reserve last season, will replace Strahan. Expect the Giants to blitz a lot early in the year to get more pressure on the quarterback. While the Giants have won 11 straight games on the road, they need to learn how to win at home. New York has gone 3-5 at home in each of the last two seasons.

Giants are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 vs. NFC East.
Favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

Key Injuries - LB Antonio Pierce (back) is day-to-day.
WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) is probable.
DE Osi Umenyiora (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 21

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