Wednesday Trends and Indexes 9/17

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Major League Baseball – Streaking Pitchers

MLB

Wednesday, September 17

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Streaking Starting Pitchers
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Wednesday’s streaking and slumping pitchers

Streaking

Cliff Lee, Cleveland (22-2, 2.36)

Lee gave up four runs and two dingers his last time out, but the money train is still chugging strong. He has won his last eight starts to all but lock up the AL Cy Young award as the Indians play out the schedule.

As always, location is key for Lee. He hasn't allowed more than two walks in a start since way back on May 24. The lefty is at home to the Twins on Tuesday.

Ricky Nolasco, Florida (14-7, 3.56)

Nolasco has led the Fish to five straight wins, striking out at least eight in all but one of those outings while walking only four batters combined.

It's been a strong finish to a strange season for Nolasco. He kicked off the season as the Opening Day starter, but was sent to the minors midway through the year before being recalled to the bigs on July 20. He has lost only twice since then.


Slumping

Philip Hughes, New York Yankees (0-4, 9.00)

The Yankees were counting on guys like Hughes to pull a lot of weight for the starting rotation. When that didn't happen, the Yanks were left on the outside looking in on the pennant race.

Hughes has pitched into the sixth inning only once in his last five tries, giving up at least five runs in three of those games ? one of which he was chased after only two innings of work. Worse still for New York bettors is that Hughes was favored throughout his recent losing skid.

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[DDP713]

Hey guys thanks again for all your work...

By the way LaRussa was at the whitesox/yankees game because he wanted to enjoy yankee stadium one last time...LaRussa had an opening in his schedule during this cardinals road trip, that he circled on his calendar when the season began.

He truly is one of the great managers ever in baseball. I'm still in disbelief that he took such a struggling cardinals team in 06? to win the world series over the tigers...

[Udog]

Thanks, DDP!!! I couldn't agree more! The job LaRussa has done, this year, with his entire starting rotation on the DL all year, is nothing short of marvelous!

I really respect the guy that writes "List of 13" and "Six Pack" but he missed the obvious on that one! Most baseball fans would probably jump at the chance to see one last game at the real Yankee Stadium!

Good luck today!

[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel


NY Mets at Washington
The Nats look for their third straight win ov the Mets and take advantage of New York's 17-28 road record as a favorite between -100 and -150. Washington is the underdog pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Nationals favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Game 951-952: San Diego at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Geer) 15.083; Colorado (Hernandez) 13.330
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 953-954: LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Billingley) 16.807; Pittsburgh (Duke) 14.223
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-185); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-185); Over

Game 955-956: Philadelphia at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Happ) 17.062; Atlanta (Jurrjens) 15.745
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 957-958: Houston at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Backe) 15.218; Florida (Nolasco) 17.128
Dunkel Line: Florida by 2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-160); 9
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-160); Under

Game 959-960: St. Louis at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wellemeyer) 13.884; Cincinnati (Harang) 13.645
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+100); Under

Game 961-962: NY Mets at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Knight) 14.961; Washington (Martis) 16.308
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+125); Under

Game 963-964: Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Sheets) 13.407; Cubs (Marquis) 14.673
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-120); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-120); N/A

Game 965-966: San Francisco at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 15.591; Arizona (Webb) 14.181
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Arizona (-210); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-210); Over

Game 967-968: Chicago White Sox at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Richard) 15.481; NY Yankees (Hughes) 16.750
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 969-970: Baltimore at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Bass) 15.947; Toronto (Purcey) 15.044
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Toronto (-170); 10
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+160); Over

Game 971-972: Minnesota at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Baker) 13.347; Cleveland (Lee) 15.195
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-165); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-165); Under

Game 973-974: Boston at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Wakefield) 15.882; Tampa Bay (Garza) 16.924
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125); Under

Game 975-976: Detroit at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Garcia) 13.830; Texas (Nippert) 14.510
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 14
Vegas Line: Texas (-140); 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-140); Over

Game 977-978: Seattle at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Rowland-Smith) 14.552; Kansas City (Meche) 17.003
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-150); Over

Game 979-980: LA Angels at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 16.481; Oakland (Smith) 15.418
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-120); Over

[Udog]

MLB


Wednesday, September 17

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Hot Lines: Wednesday's best MLB bets
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Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians (-165, 7 1/2)

Cliff Lee has been dominant as he pursues his first AL Cy Young Award, and much of that success is due to his outstanding pitching at home.On Wednesday, Cleveland's ace aims to remain perfect in 14 starts at Progressive Field as the Indians try to complete a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins, who are trying to reach the postseason.

Lee (22-2, 2.36 ERA) has won his last eight starts and 11 consecutive decisions - the longest streak by a Cleveland (74-77) pitcher since Gaylord Perry won 15 straight decisions in 1974.

Lee will try to become the first 23-game winner since Barry Zito with Oakland and Curt Schilling with Arizona in 2002. To do so, Lee will have to continue his stellar play in Cleveland, where he is 10-0 with a 2.34 ERA over 13 starts - a span in which opposing batters have hit .248 against him.

Meanwhile, the Twins are mired in a three-game skid, and are trying to avoid being swept by the Indians for the first time since losing three straight from Sept. 3-5, 2007 in Minneapolis.Minnesota previously lost four in a row from Aug. 23-26, and Lee is probably the last pitcher it wants on the mound for Cleveland.

Pick: Indians


Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs (-125, N/A)

The Milwaukee Brewers are running out of ways to stop the bleeding.After having their staff ace lose their interim manager's debut, the Brewers hope Ben Sheets can get them back on track as they continue their three-game series with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field.

The defeat, coupled with Philadelphia's win over Atlanta, dropped Milwaukee one-half game behind the New York Mets in the NL wild-card race. The Brewers - 3-12 in September - are seemingly in a death spiral for the second straight year that could again cost them their first postseason appearance since 1982.

Interim manager Dale Sveum now turns to Sheets (13-8, 2.97 ERA), the elder statesman of the rotation, to halt a five-game losing streak. But the right-hander, who does have one of Milwaukee's three wins this month, was tagged for five runs and nine hits in six innings of a 6-3 loss to Philadelphia on Thursday.

Sheets is 1-1 with a 4.86 ERA in three starts versus the Cubs this season, but was roughed up for season highs of six runs and 11 hits in 5 1-3 innings of a 7-1 defeat July 29 at Miller Park. He is 10-8 lifetime against Chicago, 6-4 at Wrigley.

Chicago (91-58) has reeled off five straight victories after dropping eight of nine and is on track to have home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs. Ryan Dempster continued the trend of strong starts by Cubs pitchers, giving up two runs while striking out nine in seven innings for his career-high 16th victory.

Marquis will be trying to build on a rotation that has compiled a 5-0 record and 1.29 ERA during the win streak, conceding just five runs in 35 innings. The right-hander has not pitched since Sept. 6, when he won despite walking five in 7 1-3 innings of a 14-9 victory at Cincinnati, giving up two runs and five hits.

Pick: Brewers

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MLB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, September 17


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SAN DIEGO (58 - 94) at COLORADO (69 - 83) - 3:05 PM
JOSH GEER (R) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 9-8 (+0.8 Units) against COLORADO this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)

JOSH GEER vs. COLORADO since 1997
GEER is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 11-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.391.
His team's record is 13-10 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-9. (+2.5 units)

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LA DODGERS (79 - 72) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 88) - 7:05 PM
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. ZACH DUKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 79-72 (-5.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 79-72 (-5.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 243-260 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 136-90 (+28.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 1-13 (-11.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-1 (+2.3 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

ZACH DUKE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
DUKE is 1-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 7.28 and a WHIP of 1.787.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (84 - 67) at ATLANTA (67 - 84) - 7:10 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. JAIR JURRJENS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 11-2 (+9.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

JAIR JURRJENS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
JURRJENS is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 0.867.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

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HOUSTON (80 - 70) at FLORIDA (78 - 72) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON BACKE (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 78-72 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 42-34 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 14-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 77-70 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 55-56 (+5.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 56-53 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 33-33 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 247-261 (+44.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NOLASCO is 20-9 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 19-9 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 15-9 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 12-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 80-70 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-15 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 37-39 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 12-7 (+9.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 78-69 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 59-49 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 55-51 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 43-37 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 19-13 (+13.3 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 44-36 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 13-3 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 32-23 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-2 (+0.9 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

BRANDON BACKE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
BACKE is 1-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.563.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
NOLASCO is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (78 - 72) at CINCINNATI (69 - 81) - 7:10 PM
TODD WELLEMEYER (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 29-43 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-38 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 38-37 (+4.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 40-36 (+10.3 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.
HARANG is 12-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 78-72 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 29-18 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 78-72 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 30-23 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 54-44 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 83-74 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 69-81 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 242-259 (-58.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 62-84 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 27-40 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 140-169 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 48-54 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 41-57 (-19.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 217-249 (-62.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
HARANG is 9-16 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-4 (+2.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WELLEMEYER is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.758.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

AARON HARANG vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HARANG is 5-8 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.309.
His team's record is 7-9 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-5. (+4.5 units)

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NY METS (83 - 67) at WASHINGTON (58 - 93) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON KNIGHT (R) vs. SHAIRON MARTIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 27-32 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY METS are 7-17 (-12.6 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
NY METS are 71-65 (-21.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 51-48 (-8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-36 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-32 (+27.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 36-33 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-21 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 59-70 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 61-37 (+20.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 39-68 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-6 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)

BRANDON KNIGHT vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

SHAIRON MARTIS vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (83 - 68) at CHICAGO CUBS (91 - 58) - 8:05 PM
BEN SHEETS (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 30-57 (-23.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 98-140 (-36.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 3-12 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 95-134 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 71-105 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 32-35 (-7.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 91-58 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 13-3 (+9.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-24 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 89-54 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 57-33 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-13 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-18 (-15.3 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.
MARQUIS is 47-66 (-40.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 7-4 (+2.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.1 Units)

BEN SHEETS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SHEETS is 10-8 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 13-12 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-12. (-0.4 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MARQUIS is 4-7 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 1.414.
His team's record is 5-9 (-8.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (68 - 83) at ARIZONA (74 - 76) - 9:40 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. BRANDON WEBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 54-37 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-29 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 657-548 (+84.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-54 (+6.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-35 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 74-76 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 8-15 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
ARIZONA is 74-73 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 50-48 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 34-39 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 21-22 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-9 (+0.6 Units) against ARIZONA this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.60 and a WHIP of 1.943.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.6 units)

BRANDON WEBB vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WEBB is 12-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.205.
His team's record is 12-10 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-10. (+1.3 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (84 - 66) at NY YANKEES (80 - 71) - 7:05 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

PHIL HUGHES vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HUGHES is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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BALTIMORE (67 - 82) at TORONTO (80 - 71) - 7:07 PM
BRIAN BASS (R) vs. DAVID PURCEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 15-29 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 58-104 (-29.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 48-95 (-31.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 80-71 (+1.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 63-48 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 128-95 (+28.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 54-50 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 25-35 (-17.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-5 (+0.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.0 Units)

BRIAN BASS vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

DAVID PURCEY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (82 - 69) at CLEVELAND (74 - 77) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT BAKER (R) vs. CLIFF LEE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 16-25 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-6 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LEE is 23-6 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 13-1 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 20-5 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 17-4 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 82-69 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-26 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 57-45 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 74-77 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-35 (-8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 68-68 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 10-7 (+2.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BAKER is 3-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.492.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.3 units)

CLIFF LEE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LEE is 7-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.281.
His team's record is 8-7 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.6 units)

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BOSTON (89 - 62) at TAMPA BAY (89 - 60) - 7:10 PM
TIM WAKEFIELD (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 35-39 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 2-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
BOSTON is 4-14 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
BOSTON is 27-33 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 38-41 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 89-60 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-25 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-22 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 38-29 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-23 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 57-41 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 58-28 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 65-39 (+23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 53-35 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 48-33 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 196-131 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 83-50 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 9-8 (+2.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 17-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.194.
His team's record is 20-10 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-16. (-4.9 units)

MATT GARZA vs. BOSTON since 1997
GARZA is 3-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.54 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

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DETROIT (70 - 80) at TEXAS (75 - 77) - 8:05 PM
FREDDY GARCIA (R) vs. DUSTIN NIPPERT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 70-80 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 10-21 (-10.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
DETROIT is 65-69 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 46-50 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 45-60 (-26.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 35-44 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GARCIA is 33-34 (-28.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 75-77 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 85-70 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 69-71 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 57-55 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 56-48 (+17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
GARCIA is 17-8 (+11.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 84-49 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 70-40 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 13-23 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-3 (+2.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

FREDDY GARCIA vs. TEXAS since 1997
GARCIA is 5-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.543.
His team's record is 7-11 (-10.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-5. (+7.4 units)

DUSTIN NIPPERT vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (57 - 93) at KANSAS CITY (67 - 84) - 8:10 PM
RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH (L) vs. GIL MECHE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 57-93 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 22-38 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 26-50 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 52-86 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 38-64 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 38-63 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 35-57 (-20.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 18-40 (-20.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 24-41 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 234-217 (-70.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 37-30 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 64-73 (+1.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 31-22 (+18.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-31 (+7.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MECHE is 12-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 16-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 23-14 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 39-60 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MECHE is 9-21 (-13.7 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
KANSAS CITY is 5-2 (+3.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

GIL MECHE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MECHE is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.886.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (92 - 58) at OAKLAND (70 - 80) - 10:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. GREG SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 119-55 (+45.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 92-58 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 43-29 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 86-51 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 32-22 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 29-14 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 38-19 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 146-166 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 78-77 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 45-58 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 135-150 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 97-119 (-26.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 8-9 (+0.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.5 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WEAVER is 2-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.72 and a WHIP of 0.907.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.6 units)

GREG SMITH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SMITH is 1-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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MLB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, September 17th

National League

San Diego at Colorado, 3:05 ET
Josh Geer (R) vs. Livan Hernandez (R)
Geer: SD 0-7 off 6+ Overs
Hernandez: 12-4 Over in home starts

LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Chad Billingsley (R) vs. Zach Duke (L)
Billingsley: 3-0 TSR, 1.86 ERA L3 starts
Duke: Pit 0-11 as a home underdog of +150 to +200

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
J.A. Happ (L) vs. Jair Jurrjens (R)
Happ: Phi 7-0 at Atlanta
Jurrjens: Atl 7-17 after allowing 8+ runs

Houston at Florida, 7:10 ET
Brandon Backe (R) vs. Ricky Nolasco (R)
Backe: 16-4 Under as a road underdog of +150 or less
Nolasco: 20-9 TSR this season

St Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Todd Wellemeyer (R) vs. Aaron Harang (R)
Wellemeyer: StL 9-21 off BB road division losses
Harang: 17-7 TSR as an underdog

NY Mets at Washington, 7:10 ET
Brandon Knight (R) vs. Shairon Martis (R)
Knight: NYM 14-2 Away off division loss by one run
Martis: Wash 7-27 after scoring 1 run or less

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Ben Sheets (R) vs. Jason Marquis (R) ESPN
Sheets: Mil 3-12 in September
Marquis: Cubs 52-24 at home

San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Jonathan Sanchez (L) vs. Brandon Webb (R)
Sanchez: SF 42-29 Over off an Under
Webb: 17-3 TSR off BB teams win

American League

Chicago White Sox at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Clayton Richard (L) vs. Phil Hughes (R)
Richard: CWS 25-12 Over after a win by 4+ runs
Hughes: 1-5 TSR this season

Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 ET
Brian Bass (R) vs. David Purcey (L)
Bass: Bal 5-25 Away off underdog division win
Purcey: Tor 6-1 Over at home vs. Baltimore

Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Scott Baker (R) vs. Cliff Lee (L)
Baker: Min 8-1 Over after allowing 9+ runs
Lee: 13-1 TSR when the total is 8 to 8.5

Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Tim Wakefield (R) vs. Matt Garza (R)
Wakefield: Bos 1-7 at Tampa Bay
Garza: TB 11-2 off one-run division win

Detroit at Texas, 8:05 ET
Freddy Garcia (R) vs. Dustin Nippert (R)
Garcia: 23-14 TSR as road underdog
Nippert: Tex 82-59 Under off win

Seattle at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Ryan Rowland-Smith (L) vs. Gil Meche (R)
Rowland-Smith: Sea 1-4 at Kansas City
Meche: 12-4 TSR off BB team wins

LA Angels at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Jered Weaver (R) vs. Greg Smith (L)
Weaver: LAA 17-5 Under off loss by 6+ runs
Smith: 16-0 Under in night games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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MLB


Wednesday, September 17


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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: 3

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: 5 (Side Play of the Day)



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: 4

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: 5

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