Wednesday Trends and Indexes 9/17

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Trends and Indexes
Wednesday September 17

Good Luck on day #261 of 2008!


FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL, SEE SEPARATE THREAD: “NCAAF Week 4 Trends and Indexes 9/17 through 9/20”


NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.
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Daily Sports Roundup

Wednesday, September 17

A single college football game shares the spotlight with baseball's pennant races on Wednesday, while golf prepares for the Ryder Cup. Here's your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

Louisville will host Kansas State on Wednesday night, with the Wildcats looking to run their record to 3-0 after blasting lesser opponents in their first two games of the season. The Wildcats began the year with an easy 45-6 win over North Texas, and they then rolled past Montana State 69-10 in their second outing. The Cardinals started their season with a 27-1 loss versus Kentucky before beating up on Tennessee Tech 51-10.

The oddsmakers opened the Big 12's Kansas State as 3-point favorites against the Big East's Louisville, and that line increased to four points early in the week. The total for the game is sitting at 56 points, and kickoff is set for 8:00pm ET on Wednesday night.

Other Notable Events

The Brewers (minus Ned Yost) will continue their series in Chicago on Wednesday, and they'll send Ben Sheets (13-8, 2.97 ERA) to the mound. Sheets was knocked around for five earned runs over six innings by the Phillies in his last outing, and he was beaten by the Cubs back on July 29. Jason Marquis (10-8, 4.36 ERA) will get the ball for Chicago; he is coming off a win over the Reds in which he gave up two runs in 7 1-3 innings.

It'll be Tim Wakefield (9-10, 3.92 ERA) taking on Matt Garza (11-9, 3.60 ERA) when the Red Sox and Rays play in Tampa Bay again on Wednesday. Wakefield blanked the Blue Jays over eight innings in his most recent trip to the mound, giving up just three hits. Garza settled for a no-decision versus the Yankees last time out, allowing three earned runs on six hits over his five innings of work in that contest.

The Rest of the Schedule

Rounding out the AL slate for Wednesday: Minnesota at Cleveland, the White Sox at the Yankees, Baltimore at Toronto, Detroit at Texas, Seattle at Kansas City, and the Angels at Oakland. Indians starter Cliff Lee (22-2, 2.36) will look to continue his incredible campaign by beating the Twins; he's won each of his last eight starts.

Making up the rest of the NL slate: San Diego at Colorado, the Dodgers at Pittsburgh, Houston at Florida, the Mets at Washington, St. Louis at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Atlanta, and San Francisco at Arizona. Diamondbacks starter Brandon Webb (20-7, 3.28 ERA) finally won his 20th game last time out, throwing eight scoreless innings.

News from the Wire

Rays outfielder Carl Crawford is hoping to return from hand surgery by the end of next week, while fellow Tampa outfielder B.J. Upton is still recovering from a quad injury . . . Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is finally eligible to return from his team-imposed suspension this weekend . . . Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin still wants to be traded, but the team says they have no interest in moving him this season.

A Peek at the Future

The WNBA playoffs get underway on Thursday night in New York and Sacramento. First-round matchups: Detroit at Indiana, Connecticut at New York, San Antonio at Sacramento, and Seattle at Los Angeles . . . the Europeans are still pegged as the -125 Vegas favorites heading into play at the Ryder Cup on Thursday, with the USA at +105.

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Six-pack for Wednesday

-- The Dale Sveum era in Milwaukee started same way the Ned Yost era ended; Brewers lost 5-4 at Wrigley Tuesday.

-- Prince Fielder hit two homers, but whiffed with tying run on third base to end the game.

-- Mets inexplicably lost 1-0 at Washington; they're now the Wild Card leader, half-game behind Phillies, half-game ahead of Milwaukee with twelve games left in the season.

-- Phillies trailed 7-4 at Atlanta, but rallied to win, moving into first place in NL East, their 7th straight win in Atlanta.

-- Andy Sonnanstine gave up only one run, Dioner Navarro got winning hit as Rays held on to first place with a 2-1 win over Boston. Wakefield-Garza close out series Wednesday.

-- White Sox gained another game on the Twins, are now 2.5 games up in the American League Central.

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Wednesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but..........

13) Roy Oswalt had a 32.1 inning scoreless streak, but gave up four in first at Florida, as Astros lost third game in a row, 5-1.

12) Baltimore Ravens won't have a bye week this season; they practiced all week, but then had game postponed until Week 10. They had Sunday off, but won't get those valuable days off to recharge to for second half of the season.

11) You see coaches get fired, and you figure their careers are shot, but not always. George Seifert won two Super Bowls with the 49ers, first of which was 14 years after he was fired as head football coach at Cornell. An amazing turnaround.

10) I'd love to know what Jerry Manuel has to do, if anything, to keep his job as manager of the Mets. Make the playoffs? Win a playoff round? Make the World Series? Win the Series?

9) We have no way of knowing, but my guess is Vikings aren't 0-2 if Bryant McKinnie didn't get suspended for four games. A team can't lose its best offensive lineman without dropping off.

8) Arizona's Anquan Boldin didn't catch ball in first half of the Cardinals' opener at Candlestick Park, but in three halves since, he has 14 catches for 222 yards and three TDs. Good test for a 2-0 Redbird team this week, visiting the Redskins in Landover.

7) Prediction: Colts are going to get stronger as season moves on, as they get their injured guys back. Center Saturday will be back soon, and that will really help an anemic running game.

6) If you ran a TV network, would you hire Ned Yost to be TV analyst for the playoffs? No manager has ever been fired this close to end of season, with his team still in contention, so he definitely has a unique perspective on things.

One parallel to the Yost firing is in the NHL, where the Devils canned Larry Robinson right before the playoffs, with GM Lou Lamariello taking over, but thats hockey, not baseball.

5) Wow, the NHL regular season starts in two weeks.

4) Why was Tony Larussa at White Sox-Bronx game Monday?

3) Any writer who thinks an NFL coach should be fired after an 0-2 start is an idiot. This time last year, the Giants were 0-2, and in Week 3 they trailed Redskins by 10 at half. No one thought Tom Coughlin would finish the season. His corner has a lot of bandwagon-jumpers in it now.

2) If an NL East team wins the Wild Card, they'll face the Cubs in first round; if Brewers win it, they'll face NL East champ.

The AL East champ will play the White Sox; the Angels will be up against whichever team doesn't win the AL East.

1) We're a country of over-reactors; stock market isn't doing so well right now, but on September 11, 2001, the Dow Jones was around 9,200; its around 11,000 now, so panicking should stop. There is no graph in the history of time that always goes up.

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WNBA – Long Sheet

WNBA
Long Sheet


Playoffs

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Thursday, September 18
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CONNECTICUT (21 - 13) at NEW YORK (19 - 15) - 9/18/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NEW YORK is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games in August or September games since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-5 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 8-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (24 - 10) at SACRAMENTO (18 - 16) - 9/18/2008, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 7-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-6 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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Friday, September 19
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DETROIT (22 - 12) at INDIANA (17 - 17) - 9/19/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less since 1997.
INDIANA is 61-90 ATS (-38.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
INDIANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
INDIANA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-8 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 11-5 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (22 - 12) at LOS ANGELES (20 - 14) - 9/19/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
LOS ANGELES is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home games vs. division opponents this season.
LOS ANGELES is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games after a division game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SEATTLE is 21-13 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest this season.
SEATTLE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SEATTLE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 10-3 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 8-5 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA – Trends Sheet

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Playoffs

Thursday, September 18

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Trends Sheet
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Thursday, September 18

7:00 PM CONNECTICUT vs. NEW YORK
Connecticut is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New York
Connecticut is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games
New York is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home


9:00 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. SACRAMENTO
San Antonio is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Antonio
Sacramento is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing San Antonio



Friday, September 19

7:00 PM DETROIT vs. INDIANA
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Detroit
Indiana is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games


10:35 PM SEATTLE vs. LOS ANGELES

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Canadian Football League – Long Sheet

CFL
Long Sheet


Week 13

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Friday, September 19
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WINNIPEG (3 - 7) at HAMILTON (2 - 9) - 9/19/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less since 1996.
HAMILTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
HAMILTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
HAMILTON is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
HAMILTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 5-3 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 6-2 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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Saturday, September 20
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TORONTO (4 - 7) at CALGARY (7 - 4) - 9/20/2008, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) in weeks 10 through 15 since 1996.

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


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BRITISH COLUMBIA (6 - 5) at SASKATCHEWAN (7 - 3) - 9/20/2008, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
SASKATCHEWAN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
SASKATCHEWAN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in games played on turf this season.
SASKATCHEWAN is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in home games in September games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 73-45 ATS (+23.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 7-4 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 6-5 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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Sunday, September 21
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EDMONTON (7 - 4) at MONTREAL (7 - 4) - 9/21/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in weeks 10 through 15 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-1 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-1 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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Canadian Football League – Additional Trends

CFL

Trends Sheet


Week 13

Friday, September 19

7:30 PM WINNIPEG vs. HAMILTON
Winnipeg is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Winnipeg is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Hamilton is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
Hamilton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg



Saturday, September 20

6:30 PM TORONTO vs. CALGARY
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Calgary
Toronto is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Calgary is 14-6-1 SU in its last 21 games at home


9:30 PM BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. SASKATCHEWAN
British Columbia is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
British Columbia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Saskatchewan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against British Columbia
Saskatchewan is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against British Columbia



Sunday, September 21

1:00 PM EDMONTON vs. MONTREAL
Edmonton is 2-2-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Edmonton is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Montreal is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Montreal is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Edmonton

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National Football League – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


Week 3

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Sunday, September 21
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KANSAS CITY (0 - 2) at ATLANTA (1 - 1) - 9/21/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in September games since 1992.

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

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OAKLAND (1 - 1) at BUFFALO (2 - 0) - 9/21/2008, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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HOUSTON (0 - 1) at TENNESSEE (2 - 0) - 9/21/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 4-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 4-0 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CINCINNATI (0 - 2) at NY GIANTS (2 - 0) - 9/21/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ARIZONA (2 - 0) at WASHINGTON (1 - 1) - 9/21/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins since 1992.
ARIZONA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in September games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games in September games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

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

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MIAMI (0 - 2) at NEW ENGLAND (2 - 0) - 9/21/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 68-46 ATS (+17.4 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 2-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 3-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TAMPA BAY (1 - 1) at CHICAGO (1 - 1) - 9/21/2008, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CAROLINA (2 - 0) at MINNESOTA (0 - 2) - 9/21/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 73-45 ATS (+23.5 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

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

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ST LOUIS (0 - 2) at SEATTLE (0 - 2) - 9/21/2008, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 67-95 ATS (-37.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 45-70 ATS (-32.0 Units) off a division game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-2 against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 4-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (0 - 2) at SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 1) - 9/21/2008, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (1 - 1) at DENVER (2 - 0) - 9/21/2008, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PITTSBURGH (2 - 0) at PHILADELPHIA (1 - 1) - 9/21/2008, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games after playing on Monday night football since 1992.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a loss against a division rival over the last 3 seasons.

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

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JACKSONVILLE (0 - 2) at INDIANAPOLIS (1 - 1) - 9/21/2008, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANAPOLIS is 2-2 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS is 3-1 straight up against JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (0 - 2) at BALTIMORE (1 - 0) - 9/21/2008, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-0 against the spread versus BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
BALTIMORE is 2-2 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (2 - 0) at GREEN BAY (2 - 0) - 9/21/2008, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 2 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in September games over the last 2 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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


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Monday, September 22
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NY JETS (1 - 1) at SAN DIEGO (0 - 2) - 9/22/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a home favorite of 7.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in home games off a loss against a division rival since 1992.

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

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National Football League – Short Sheet

NFL
Short Sheet


Week 3

Sunday, September 21st

Kansas City at Atlanta, 1:00 ET
Kansas City: 7-1 Under in September
Atlanta: 9-1 Under as a favorite

Oakland at Buffalo, 1:00 ET
Oakland: 12-4 Under off an Under
Buffalo: 8-1 ATS off SU win as an underdog

Houston at Tennessee, 1:00 ET
Houston: 6-0 Over vs. division
Tennessee: 11-2 ATS vs. division

Cincinnati at NY Giants, 1:00 ET
Cincinnati: 7-0 Under as an underdog
NY Giants: 11-3 ATS off ATS win

Arizona at Washington, 1:00 ET
Arizona: 6-0 ATS in September
Washington: 8-22 ATS at home 1st month of season

Miami at New England, 1:00 ET
Miami: 0-7 ATS in September
New England: 25-10 at home off BB Unders

Tampa Bay at Chicago, 1:00 ET
Tampa Bay: 6-11 ATS in road games
Chicago: 14-4 Over in home games

Carolina at Minnesota, 1:00 ET
Carolina: 6-0 Under after a win by 3 or less points
Minnesota: 15-3 Under as a home favorite of 3 points or less

St. Louis at Seattle, 4:05 ET
St. Louis: 3-11 ATS as an underdog
Seattle: 12-2 ATS after scoring and allowing 30 pts

Detroit at San Francisco, 4:05 ET
Detroit: 4-13 ATS in road games
San Francisco: 10-1 Over at home off SU division win as dog

New Orleans at Denver, 4:05 ET
New Orleans: 48-23 ATS Away off ATS loss
Denver: 6-16 ATS as a favorite

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 4:15 ET
Pittsburgh: 0-6 ATS Away off SU win
Philadelphia: 6-0 ATS off division loss

Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 4:15 ET
Jacksonville: 7-0 Over as road underdog
Indianapolis: 5-1 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less

Cleveland at Baltimore, 4:15 ET
Cleveland: 7-0 ATS off a SU loss
Baltimore: 0-7 ATS off home game

Dallas at Green Bay, 8:15 ET NBC
Dallas: 8-2 Over off home win
Green Bay: 6-0 ATS in September


Monday, September 22nd

NY Jets at San Diego, 8:30 ET ESPN
NY Jets: 3-0 ATS at San Diego
San Diego: 11-24 ATS off road division loss

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Sunday, September 21

1:00 PM ARIZONA vs. WASHINGTON
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona


1:00 PM CAROLINA vs. MINNESOTA
Carolina is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina


1:00 PM CINCINNATI vs. NY GIANTS
Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games
NY Giants are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Giants last 7 games at home


1:00 PM HOUSTON vs. TENNESSEE
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee
Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Tennessee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games


1:00 PM KANSAS CITY vs. ATLANTA
Kansas City is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games


1:00 PM MIAMI vs. NEW ENGLAND
Miami is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New England
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New England
New England is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New England's last 6 games when playing Miami


1:00 PM OAKLAND vs. BUFFALO
Oakland is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road
Buffalo is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
Buffalo is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games at home


1:00 PM TAMPA BAY vs. CHICAGO
Tampa Bay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Chicago is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


4:05 PM DETROIT vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
San Francisco is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit


4:05 PM NEW ORLEANS vs. DENVER
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games on the road
Denver is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Denver is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 games at home


4:05 PM ST. LOUIS vs. SEATTLE
St. Louis is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis


4:15 PM CLEVELAND vs. BALTIMORE
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home


4:15 PM JACKSONVILLE vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Jacksonville is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Jacksonville is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Indianapolis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Indianapolis is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games


4:15 PM PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Pittsburgh is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


8:15 PM DALLAS vs. GREEN BAY
Dallas is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Dallas is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
Green Bay is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Dallas
Green Bay is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Dallas


Monday, September 22

8:30 PM NY JETS vs. SAN DIEGO
NY Jets are 5-14 SU in their last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Jets last 5 games
San Diego is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Jets
San Diego is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Jets

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Wednesday, September 17

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SCOREBOARD

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EDT). Ben Sheets (13-8, 2.97 ERA) must come up big for the slumping Brewers, in a tight race for the NL wild card. Jason Marquis (10-8, 4.36) pitches for the Cubs, closing in on the NL Central title.


STARS

Tuesday

— Ryan Howard, Phillies, went 4-for-5 with a go-ahead homer, a triple and three RBIs to help Philadelphia take over first place in the NL East with an 8-7 win over Atlanta.

— Dioner Navarro, Rays, singled with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth to give Tampa Bay a 2-1 win over Boston that kept the Rays in first place in the AL East.

— Victor Martinez, Indians, hit the winning, three-run homer and finished 3-for-5 to help Cleveland beat Minnesota 12-9 in 11 innings.

— Casey Blake, Dodgers, went 3-for-5 with a home run and a triple as Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh 6-2 to stay 4 1/2 games ahead of second-place Arizona in the NL West.

— Dan Haren, Diamondbacks, struck out 12 in a four-hit, 2-0 win over San Francisco.

— Odalis Perez, Nationals, allowed four hits in 7 1-3 innings and Washington beat New York 1-0 to drop the Mets into second place, a half-game behind the Phillies in the NL East.

— Chris Waters, Orioles, threw a four-hitter for his first complete game in a 2-0 win over the Blue Jays.

— Chris Iannetta, Rockies, hit his first grand slam in Colorado’s 10-3 win over San Diego.


CC CHANGE

The Chicago Cubs handed CC Sabathia his first National League loss while sending the Milwaukee Brewers to their fifth straight defeat, holding on 5-4. Sabathia (9-1), acquired by the Brewers on July 7, had won 12 straight decisions overall, dating to a June 5 loss to Texas when he was still pitching for Cleveland. He gave up four runs and nine hits in seven innings, including Alfonso Soriano’s 29th homer in the seventh.


PHLIPPED

Philadelphia rallied back into first place with an 8-7 win in Atlanta sparked by Ryan Howard’s go-ahead homer in the eighth. Brad Lidge escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth and Philadelphia moved a half-game in front of the fading New York Mets, who lost 1-0 at Washington.


RAY OF HOPE

Rays catcher Dioner Navarro singled with the bases loaded and one out in the ninth to drive in the winning run in a 2-1 victory over the Red Sox. It was the second time in a week Navarro has had a winning hit against the defending World Series champions, who have lost seven of eight at Tropicana Field this season. Tampa Bay moved a game ahead of Boston in the AL East.


ONE LAST RECORD

Derek Jeter passed Lou Gehrig for most career hits at the soon-to-close Yankee Stadium with his 1,270th, a sharp first-inning single past third baseman Juan Uribe, who was playing on the edge of the infield grass. The crowd of 52,558 gave Jeter a sustained standing ovation and he responded with a wave of his helmet while a bat boy retrieved the milestone ball.


HAREN TO THE RESCUE

The Diamondbacks haven’t been hitting lately, so Dan Haren took matters into his own hands, hurling a four-hitter in a 2-0 win over the Giants. Haren struck out 12 and walked two in his first career shutout and Arizona remained 4 1/2 games behind Los Angeles in the NL West. The Diamondbacks haven’t scored more than four runs in a game since Sept. 1, and haven’t scored more than three since Sept. 9.


OUCH!

Mets outfielder Fernando Tatis is out for the season after separating his right shoulder in the fifth inning against the Nationals. Tatis was hurt when he attempted to make a diving catch on pitcher Odalis Perez’s double. Tatis landed on his shoulder and stayed on the ground as the ball rolled past him for a double. He was replaced by Nick Evans. New York manager Jerry Manuel said Tatis would not return during the regular season or for a possible playoff run.


FIRST TIMER

Victor Martinez hit a winning three-run homer with one out in the 11th inning and Cleveland beat Minnesota 12-9. Martinez hit the home run off closer Joe Nathan, who had never allowed a homer to end a game in his first 427 career appearances.


SURGERY

Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard, out since July with a tight left shoulder, will undergo surgery Friday. The Mariners issued a statement saying exploratory arthroscopic surgery will be performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum, who is expected to remove any unhealthy tissue of foreign material from the labrum in the shoulder. Bedard was 6-5 this season with a 3.67 ERA. His major league career record is 46-38 with a 3.81 ERA in five seasons.


INKED

Impressed by his outings for Taiwan in the Olympics, the Cleveland Indians signed pitcher Chen-Chang Lee on Tuesday. The 21-year-old righty pitched nine innings in the Olympics, giving up six hits and two runs while striking out 11 in two games.


SPEAKING

“I think that’s when this kid started to become a man. Every time we are bleeding this guy gives us a chance to win the game.”—White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen on pitcher Gavin Floyd, who struck out Jason Giambi of the Yankees during a 12-pitch at-bat with the bases loaded in the fifth inning. Chicago eventually won 6-2.


SEASONS

Sept. 17

1930—Cleveland’s Earl Averill drove in eight runs with three consecutive home runs to lead the Indians to a 13-7 victory over the Washington Senators in a doubleheader opener. Averill added another homer in the nightcap, which the Senators took 6-4, and set an American League record with 11 RBIs in the twinbill.

1968—Gaylord Perry of the San Francisco Giants pitched a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals for a 1-0 victory.

1984—Reggie Jackson, at 38, became the 13th player in major league history to record 500 home runs. No. 500 came off Kansas City pitcher Bud Black. His homer came exactly 17 years after he got his first career hit.

1984—Rookie pitcher Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets struck out 16 Phillies in a 2-1 loss at Philadelphia. Five days earlier, Gooden fanned 16 Pittsburgh Pirates tying a major league record for 32 strikeouts in two consecutive games.

1988—Jeff Reardon became the first pitcher to save 40 games in both leagues as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1. Reardon, who saved 42 games for the Montreal Expos in 1985, pitched the ninth inning for his 40th save in 47 opportunities.

1996—Hideo Nomo pitched a no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 9-0 victory. Nomo walked four batters and stuck out eight.

1998—Denny Neagle put Atlanta’s pitching staff into the record books as he limited Arizona to four hits in six innings for a 1-0 win. Neagle improved to 15-11, making the Braves the first major league team with five 15-game winners since the 1930 Washington Senators. Neagle joined Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and Kevin Millwood.

2003—In Boston’s 7-0 loss to Tampa Bay, Todd Walker’s ninth-inning double was the Red Sox’s 608th extra-base hit of the season, breaking the major league record set by the 1996 Mariners.

2004—San Francisco’s Barry Bonds hit the 700th home run of his career, joining Babe Ruth (714) and Hank Aaron (755) as the only players to reach the milestone. Bonds connected in the third inning at home, a 392-foot solo shot to left-center. San Francisco beat San Diego 4-1.

2004—Seattle’s Ichiro Suzuki broke Lloyd Waner’s single-season record for singles with his 199th in a 6-3 win over Oakland. Suzuki’s two hits gave him 235 for the season, 22 shy of the major league record set by George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns in 1920.

2007—Frank Thomas hit three home runs to lift the Toronto Blue Jays over the Boston Red Sox 6-1. Thomas homered twice off knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, then hit his third against reliever Kyle Snyder.

Today’s birthdays: Casey Janssen 27; Danny Haren 28.

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Major League Baseball – Write up

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Wednesday, September 17

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Hot Pitchers
-- Francis has a 2.77 RA in his last four starts. Geer is 2-0, 3.17 in three starts this season.
-- Billingsley is 3-0, 1.86 in his last three starts.
-- Braves won Jurrjens' last three home starts, scoring 28 runs. Happ is 0-0, 3.27 in two starts, both Philly wins, but last start was way back on July 9.
-- Marlins won last five Nolasco starts (3-0, 2.19). Astros won last three Backe starts (2-0, 4.00).
-- Harang has a 3.12 RA in his last four starts. Wellemeyer has 2.70 RA in his last three starts.
-- Marquis is 2-1, 1.77 in his last three starts. .Sheets is 2-1, 1.73 in his last four starts.
-- Arizona won four of Webb's last five home starts.

-- Broadway allowed two runs in 5.1 IP in his only '08 start, 9-2 win over the Royals.
-- Lee is 8-0, 2.13 in his last eight starts. Baker is 2-1, 2.38 in his last five starts.
-- Purcey has 2.51 RA in his last two starts.
-- Nippert is 2-0, 0.75 in his last couple starts.
-- Royals won seven of last eight Meche home starts. Rowland- Smith is 2-1, 2.97 in his last five starts.
-- Weaver has a 2.50 RA in his last three starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Pirates lost Duke's last six home starts.
-- Knight allowed four runs in 5.1 IP in his only other 2008 start. Martis is 0-2, 3.60 in two starts; Nationals scored one run in the two games.
-- Sanchez is 1-6, 6.14 in his last nine starts.

-- Hughes is making first start since April 29; he was 0-4, 9.41 in six starts before then.
-- Garcia makes his first start since an early '07 arm injury; this is his 263rd career start.
-- Bass allowed three runs in four IP in his first '08 start.
-- Red Sox are 3-8 in Wakefield's last eleven road starts. Garza is 0-2, 5.29 in his last three starts.
-- A's are 2-9 in last 11 Smith starts, scoring three runs or less in nine of the eleven games.

Hot Teams
-- Dodgers are 14-2 in their last sixteen games.
-- Braves won five of their last seven games. Phillies won their last five games, scoring 34 runs.
-- Reds won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Marlins won their last six games, scoring 36 runs.
-- Cubs won last five games, allowing ten runs.
-- Giants won nine of their last thirteen games.

-- Red Sox are 15-7 in their last twenty-two games.
-- Toronto won six of its last seven home games.
-- Royals won five of their last six games. five of their last six games.
-- Rangers won three of their last four home games.
-- A's won seven of their last ten games. Angels won five of their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Washington lost five of last seven games. Mets lost four of their last five games.
-- Astros lost last three games, scoring a total of two runs.
-- Cardinals lost their last six games, scoring 17 runs.
-- Brewers lost 12 of last 14 games, fired their skipper Monday.
-- Rockies lost eight of their last ten games. Padres lost six of their last eight games.
-- Arizona lost eight of their last eleven games.

-- Minnesota is 4-11 in its last fifteen road games. Cleveland is 3-8 in its last eleven games.
-- Bronx lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Rays lost nine of their last fourteen games.
-- White Sox are 9-13 in their last 22 road games.
-- Orioles are 6-19 in their last 25 games.
-- Tigers lost last six games, allowing 39 runs.
-- Mariners lost their last eight road games.

Totals
-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Pittsburgh games.
-- Over is 8-2 in last ten Atlanta games.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten Washington games.
-- Last six Cincinnati games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-3 in last nine Florida home games.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven games at Wrigley Field.
-- Over is 6-0-1 in last seven San Diego games.
-- Last six Arizona games stayed under the total.

-- Over is 10-6 in White Sox' last sixteen games.
-- Over is 9-3 in Minnesota's last twelve road games.
-- Over is 9-2 in last eleven Toronto home games.
-- Under is 7-4-1 in last twelve Boston games.
-- Five of last seven Detroit road games went over the total.
-- Under is 10-4 in last fourteen Kansas City home games.
-- Five of last seven Angel games stayed under the total.

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Major League Baseball – Trend Sheet

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3:05 PM SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home


7:05 PM CHI WHITE SOX vs. NY YANKEES
Chi White Sox are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
NY Yankees are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox


7:05 PM LA DODGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


7:05 PM MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota


7:07 PM BALTIMORE vs. TORONTO
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Baltimore is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Toronto is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games


7:10 PM BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston


7:10 PM HOUSTON vs. FLORIDA
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


7:10 PM NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Mets are 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Washington
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home


7:10 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games


7:10 PM ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


8:05 PM DETROIT vs. TEXAS
Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Texas
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home


8:05 PM MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home


8:10 PM SEATTLE vs. KANSAS CITY
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle


9:40 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Arizona
San Francisco is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Arizona is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home


10:05 PM LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Oakland is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games at home

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Major League Baseball - Tips & Trends

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Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays [NESN | 7:10 PM ET]

Red Sox: Tim Wakefield is coming off one of his strongest performances of the year, pitching eight shutout innings in a win over the Blue Jays. Wakefield has owned the Rays throughout his career, compiling a record of 19-4 to go along with a strong 3.10 ERA. The road hasn’t been kind to the veteran knuckleballer this year. Wakefield is just 3-6 with a 4.67 ERA away from home. Wakefield’s last three road starts have gone OVER the total. He is 19-4 lifetime vs. Tampa Bay with a 3.10 ERA.

Red Sox are 3-8 in Wakefield’s last 11 road starts.
Red Sox are 3-9 in Wakefield’s last 12 starts vs. AL East.

Key Injuries - OF J.D. Drew (back) is day-to-day.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Rays (-125, O/U 9): The Rays will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak with Matt Garza on the mound. There’s a chance that trend could change tonight at Tropicana Field where Garza is 7-3 with a 2.74 ERA on the year. Garza has also experienced success against the Red Sox in his career, going 3-1 with a 3.54 ERA. The UNDER is 6-3-1 in Garza’s last 10 starts.

Rays are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings at Tampa Bay.
The UNDER is 9-4 in Garza’s last 13 home starts..

Key Injuries - OF B.J. Upton (quad) is day-to-day.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs [ESPN | 8:05 PM ET]

Brewers: Ben Sheets had allowed no runs in three consecutive starts before being touched up by the Phillies for five runs in just six innings of work his last time out. Sheets has been solid on the road in 2008, going 7-4 with a 3.00 ERA. However, he was hammered by the Cubs the last time the two teams met, allowing six runs over 5.1 innings. The UNDER is 6-2 in Sheets’ last eight starts.

Brewers are 6-2 in Sheets' last 8 starts vs. NL Central.
Brewers are 4-1 in Sheets' last 5 starts vs. Cubs.

Key Injuries - OF Gabe Kapler (shoulder) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Cubs (-125): Jason Marquis has really turned things around in his last three starts, allowing just four runs in 20.1 innings pitched. The Cubs are hoping Marquis pitches better at home tonight than he has thus far in 2008. Marquis is just 4-5 with a 5.56 ERA in 14 starts at Wrigley Field this season. He’s also had a tough time against the Brewers, sporting a losing career record of 5-7 versus Milwaukee.

Cubs are 21-9 in Marquis' last 30 home starts.
The UNDER is 4-1 in Chicago's last 5 vs. NL Central.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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