Sunday Trends and Indexes 9/28 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes
Sunday, September 28

Good Luck on day #272 of 2008!


For the NFL, see separate thread:

• “NFL Week 4 Trends and Indexes 9/28 and 9/29”


For now, the balance of the sports menu in this thread will consist of Major League Baseball, the Canadian Football League, and the WNBA until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will still be posted here.

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

Sunday, September 28

The NFL stages its Week 4 on Sunday, while baseball concludes its regular-season schedule. Here's a glimpse at the action in today's edition of the Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Titans, Broncos, Bills, and Cowboys will all be looking to run their records to 4-0 on Sunday when they take to the field. Tennessee and Dallas are both favored at home in their games; the Titans are favored by 3 points against the Vikings, while the Cowboys will be looking to cover an 11-point spread against the Redskins. The Broncos and Bills are both road favorites; it's Denver (-10) at Kansas City, and Buffalo (-8) at St. Louis.

At the other end of the standings, the 0-3 Bengals will play host to the 0-3 Browns on Sunday afternoon. The loser of that AFC North matchup will be in a huge hole in the playoff race, and the oddsmakers have given the Bengals the 3.5-point edge to win.

Other Sunday afternoon matchups include San Francisco at New Orleans (-5), Arizona at the Jets (-1), Green Bay at Tampa Bay (-1), Atlanta at Carolina (-6.5), and Houston at Jacksonville (-7). As well, the 1-2 Chargers will be looking to get their record back to the .500 mark when they take on the 1-2 Raiders in Oakland as big 7.5-point road favorites.

Rounding out the Sunday NFL schedule will be Philadelphia at Chicago at 8:15pm ET. The Eagles are 2-1 in the tight NFC East, while the Bears have struggled to a 1-2 record on the season. And even though this game is being played at Soldier Field the Eagles have been pegged as the 3-point favorites, with the total listed at 40 points.

Other Notable Events

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will hit the track at Kansas Speedway on Sunday afternoon for the Camping World RV 400 presented by Coleman. Greg Biffle has won each of the first two Chase events, and he'll be trying to make it three in a row on Sunday. Biffle and Johnson are tied for second place in the current driver standings, 10 points back of Carl Edwards. Jeff Burton and Kevin Harvick are sitting fourth and fifth.

Biffle won the series' event at Kansas last season, and he's tied with Johnson, Edwards, and Kyle Busch as the 6/1 Vegas favorite to take the checkered flag on Sunday. Tony Stewart, who won the Banquet 400 at Kansas back in 2006, is pegged at 11/1 odds to visit victory lane. Two-time Kansas champion Jeff Gordon is listed at 15/1.

The Rest of the Schedule

The NL Wild Card berth is still in play, with the Mets and Brewers now tied in that race. Milwaukee will send CC Sabathia (10-2, 1.78 ERA in the NL) to the mound at home against the Cubs on Sunday afternoon, while Oliver Perez (10-7, 4.25 ERA) will try to pitch the Mets past the Marlins at home at the same time. If those teams are still tied at the end of the day on Sunday they'll play a one-game playoff Monday in New York.

Also still to be decided is the AL Central title, with the White Sox and Mark Buehrle (14-12, 3.87 ERA) hosting Cleveland on Sunday, and the Twins and Scott Baker (10-4, 3.59 ERA) getting a visit from Kansas City. Minnesota has a half-game lead on Chicago in the division, and they can clinch top spot with a win Sunday combined with a White Sox loss. However, if Chicago is still a half-game back after Sunday they'll play a makeup game with the Tigers on Monday. Should the Twins and White Sox be tied in the standings after that Monday contest they'll play a one-game playoff on Tuesday.

As well, the Yankees will have Mike Mussina (19-9, 3.47 ERA) trying for his 20th win of the season when they play at Fenway Park in Boston on Sunday afternoon, so they'll be pulling out all the stops to try and get him to that mark for the first time in his career. New York and Boston will actually play twice on Sunday thanks to Saturday's rainout.

The WNBA playoffs will continue on Sunday afternoon, with New York at Detroit in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and Los Angeles at San Antonio in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. New York holds a 1-0 lead in their three-game set, while San Antonio pulled out a victory on Saturday afternoon to tie up that series at 1-1.

Finally, the CFL concludes its week on Sunday with Saskatchewan at Montreal (-6.5), while the PGA Tour wraps up its playoffs on the final day of THE TOUR Championship.

News from the Wire

Notable players listed as OUT for Sunday's NFL games heading into the weekend: Arizona DE Bert Berry (groin), Browns S Sean Jones (knee), Dallas S Roy Williams (forearm), Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle (right shoulder), Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) and TE Jeremy Shockey (hernia), Jets K Mike Nugent (right thigh), Raiders RB Justin Fargas (groin), Rams WR Drew Bennett (foot), Buccaneers WR Joey Galloway (foot), Titans QB Vince Young (knee/hamstring), and Redskins DE Jason Taylor (calf).

A Peek at the Future

A slow Monday in sports will be highlighted by the matchup of the Ravens and Steelers in Pittsburgh. The Steelers opened as 7-point home favorites in that contest, but that line has since fallen to just 5 points (with the total pegged at 34 points) . . . as well, there will be a Game 3 in the WNBA's Eastern Conference Finals in Detroit on Monday night if the Shock manage to knock off the Liberty in their Sunday afternoon matchup.

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Canadian Football League – Long Sheet

CFL
Long Sheet


Week 14

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Sunday, September 28
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SASKATCHEWAN (7 - 4) at MONTREAL (8 - 4) - 9/28/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 53-31 ATS (+18.9 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 124-93 ATS (+21.7 Units) in all games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 124-93 ATS (+21.7 Units) in all lined games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 83-50 ATS (+28.0 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 43-23 ATS (+17.7 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in games played on turf this season.
MONTREAL is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in weeks 10 through 15 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-1 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-1 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Canadian Football League – Write up

CFL
Write-up


Week 14 CFL games

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Sunday, September 28

Saskatchewan (8-4) @ Montreal (8-4)-- Roughriders lost four of last six games after 6-0 start; they beat Alouettes 41-33 back in Week 4, running ball for 169 yards. Als crushed Edmonton 34-4 last week, are 6-1 in last seven games, with three of their last four wins by 18+ pts. Riders are 6-0 if they score 26+ points, but only one of Montreal's last six opponents scored that many points. Under is 6-2 in Riders' last eight games.

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Canadian Football League – Additional Trends

CFL

Trends Sheet


Week 14

Sunday, September 28

1:00 PM SASKATCHEWAN vs. MONTREAL
Saskatchewan is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Saskatchewan is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games
Montreal is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan

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Canadian Football League – Previews and Picks

CFL
Previews and Picks


CFL games – Week 14

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Previews and Picks
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Sunday, September 28

Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-4) at Montreal Alouettes (8-4) (-6)

Will this be a preview of next November’s Grey Cup game at the Big O?

Last week’s 40-4 beat down of the Eskimos is no proof that Montreal can now play with the big boys of the West.

The Riders are 2-11 SU in Montreal since 1996, but the Alouettes haven’t beaten Saskatchewan since October of 2006. Montreal owes a potent offense with 30 plus points in 11 of its last 12 games.

Even if the Alouettes win this one, I doubt they’ll cover the number.

Pick: Saskatchewan

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WNBA – Long Sheet

WNBA
Long Sheet


Conference Finals

Note: The WNBA long sheet should be updated, if so, we will re-post.

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NEW YORK (22 - 16) at DETROIT (24 - 14) - 9/28/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 112-84 ATS (+19.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NEW YORK is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games since 1997.
NEW YORK is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 11-4 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-6 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


LOS ANGELES (23 - 15) at SAN ANTONIO (26 - 12) - 9/28/2008, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 7-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-6 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA – Trends Sheet

WNBA


Conference Finals

Sunday, September 28

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Trends Sheet
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3:00 PM NEW YORK vs. DETROIT
New York is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


5:00 PM LOS ANGELES vs. SAN ANTONIO
Los Angeles is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Los Angeles is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
San Antonio is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Los Angeles
San Antonio is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing Los Angeles

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Major League Baseball - Short Sheet

MLB
Short Sheet


**Trends are Incomplete Due to Overnight Pitching Changes**

Sunday, September 28th

National League

Florida at NY Mets, 1:10 ET
Scott Olsen (L) vs. Oliver Perez (R)
Olsen: 10-3 OVER in AWAY games
Perez: 11-3 OVER in September

Washington at Philadelphia, 1:35 ET
Odalis Perez (L) vs. Cole Hamels (L)
Perez: 6-0 OVER AWAY when the money line is +125 to -125
Hamels: 8-4 TSR against Philly

Atlanta at Houston, 2:05 ET
Mike Hampton (L) vs. Wandy Rodriguez (L)
Hampton: 6-1 TSR against Houston
Rodriguez: 6-1 UNDER at home when the money line is +125 to -125

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 2:05 ET
Carlos Zambrano (R) vs. CC Sabathia (L)
Zambrano: 32-14 TSR in AWAY games
Sabathia: 0-3 TSR against Cubs

Cincinnati at St. Louis, 2:15 ET
Adam Pettyjohn (L) vs. Kyle Lohse (R)
Pettyjohn:
Lohse:

Pittsburgh at San Diego, 4:05 ET
Ross Ohlendorf (R) vs. Cha Seung Baek (R)
Ohlendorf: Pit 1-8 at San Diego
Baek: SD 8-0 Under as a home favorite of -150 to -175

LA Dodgers at San Francisco, 4:05 ET
Hiroki Kuroda (R) vs. Tim Lincecum (R)
Kuroda:
Lincecum: 31-12 Under in night games

Colorado at Arizona, 4:10 ET
Ubaldo Jiminez (L) vs. Randy Johnson (L)
Jiminez: Col 3-14 vs. Arizona
Johnson: 1-7 TSR when the total is 8 to 8.5


American League

Tampa Bay at Detroit, 1:05 ET
James Shields (R) vs. Zach Miner (R)
Shields: 3-0 TSR against Detroit
Miner: DET 32-46 in second half

Toronto at Baltimore, 1:35 ET
Jesse Litsch (R) vs. Jeremy Guthrie (R)
Litsch: Tor 43-33 in the second half of the season
Guthrie: Bal 5-19 in September

NY Yankees at Boston, 1:35 ET
Mike Mussina (R) vs. Tim Wakefield (R)
Mussina: 10-3 ATS in AWAY games
Wakefield: 8-2 OVER at home when the money line is +125 to -125

Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 ET
Brian Bullinger (L) vs. Mark Buerhle (L)
Bullinger: Cle 2-6 at Chicago
Buerhle:

Kansas City at Minnesota, 2:10 ET
Brandon Duckworth (R) vs. Scott Baker (R)
Duckworth: KC 39-62 against right-handed starters
Baker: MIN 11-6 against Royals

Texas at LA Angels, 3:35 ET
Kevin Millwood (R) vs. Joe Saunders (L)
Millwood: TEX 74-92 when the total is 9 to 9.5
Saunders: 12-2 TSR when the total is 9 to 9.5

Oakland at Seattle, 4:10 ET
Joshua Outman (L) vs. R.A. Dickey (R)
Outman: OAK 10-7 against Seattle
Dickey: Sea 6-18 in September

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Major League Baseball – Trend Sheet

MLB


Sunday, September 28

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1:05 PM TAMPA BAY vs. DETROIT
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


1:10 PM FLORIDA vs. NY METS
Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Florida is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Florida


1:35 PM NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


1:35 PM TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Baltimore is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games


1:35 PM WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games


2:05 PM ATLANTA vs. HOUSTON
Atlanta is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Houston
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home


2:05 PM CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games
Milwaukee is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


2:05 PM CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Cleveland is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Cleveland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Chi White Sox are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cleveland


2:10 PM KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games


2:15 PM CINCINNATI vs. ST. LOUIS
Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


3:35 PM TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
LA Angels are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Texas
LA Angels are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games


4:05 PM LA DODGERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
LA Dodgers are 16-6 SU in their last 22 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
LA Dodgers are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


4:05 PM PITTSBURGH vs. SAN DIEGO
Pittsburgh is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home


4:10 PM COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


4:10 PM OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland


7:35 PM NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
NY Yankees are 8-1-1 SU in their last 10 games
NY Yankees are 2-3-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Boston is 3-6-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing NY Yankees

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MLB
Dunkel


Kansas City at Minnesota
The Twins hope to avoid their first sweep against Kansas City since 1998, but run into a Royals team that has won 13 of its last 15, including eight straight on the road. Kansas City is the underdog pick (+235) according to Dunkel, which has the Royals favored straight up by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+235). Here are all of today's games

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Game 901-902: Florida at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Olsen) 16.405; NY Mets (Perez) 15.027
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 903-904: Washington at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Perez) 14.815; Philadelphia (Kendrick) 14.950
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 905-906: Atlanta at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hampton) 17.924; Houston (Rodriguez) 15.377
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Houston (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+105); Over

Game 907-908: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Guzman) 14.335; Milwaukee (Sabathia) 15.615
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 909-910: Cincinnati at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Pettyjohn) 13.933; St. Louis (Lohse) 16.173
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-175); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-175); Over

Game 911-912: Pittsburgh at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Ohlendor) 13.470; San Diego (Baek) 15.293
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 2; 7
Vegas Line: San Diego (-165); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-165); Under

Game 913-914: LA Dodgers at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kuroda) 14.011; San Francisco (Lincecum) 14.961
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-170); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-170); Under

Game 915-916: Colorado at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jimenez) 15.517; Arizona (Johnson) 13.579
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Arizona (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+130); Over

Game 917-918: Tampa Bay at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 16.310; Detroit (Miner) 14.152
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+115); Over

Game 919-920: Toronto at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Litsch) 14.994; Baltimore (Guthrie) 15.713
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Toronto (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+120); Over

Game 921-922: NY Yankees at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Mussina) 18.130; Boston (Matsuzaka) 15.750
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 923-924: Cleveland at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Bullington) 15.179; White Sox (Buehrle) 15.515
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 12 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 925-926: Kansas City at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Duckworth) 17.788; Minnesota (Baker) 15.463
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 2 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-255); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+235); Under

Game 927-928: Texas at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Millwood) 15.447; LA Angels (Saunders) 15.666
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-130); Over

Game 929-930: Oakland at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Outman) 15.046; Seattle (Dickey) 14.211
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-120); Over

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Major League Baseball – Streaking Pitchers

MLB

Sunday, September 28

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Sunday’s streaking and slumping pitchers

Streaking

James Shields, Tampa Bay Rays (14-8, 3.57 ERA)

Tampa Bay goes to its ace to finish an unforgettable regular season. Shields is 3-0 in his last five starts and has lost just one game since July. The right-handed pitcher has a 3.39 ERA over the past 10 appearances.

He has a 2-0 record and 2.42 ERA in three career starts versus Detroit. His last outing against the Tigers was a 6 1/3 inning performance in which he allowed just two runs for a no decision.


Johan Santana, New York Mets (15-7, 2.64 ERA)

This is why New York shelled out the big buck for Santana. The future HoF hurler has been victorious in six of his last 10 starts down the stretch and posts a 2.14 ERA during this span.

Santana is stellar at home with five wins in his last eight starts in the Big Apple. He is 2-0 with a 3.21 ERA against the Fish this season.



Slumping

Jeremy Gutherie, Baltimore Orioles (10-11, 3.57 ERA)

The O’s righty has dropped three straight decisions after rolling out four in a row. Gutherie recent outing was a rough one in which he allowed seven runs in three innings. His recent troubles could be blamed on a bum throwing shoulder.

Gutherie is 1-1 with a 1.83 ERA in three starts versus Toronto this year. His last appearance against the Jays was a six-hit, two-run effort in just under six innings of work that Baltimore’s bullpen blew in the later innings.


Ross Ohlendorf, Pittsburgh Pirates (1-4, 6.83 ERA)

Ohlendorf’s career as a starter isn’t getting off on the right foot. The right hander has lost his last three starts and has a 7.50 ERA in his four trips to the mound. The team sees big things for the youngster, but not for this season.

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Major League Baseball – Hot lines

MLB


Sunday, September 28

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Hot lines: Today’s MLB bets
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Tampa Bay at Detroit (+112, 9)

Already assured of the best regular season in the franchise's 11-year existence, the last thing the Tampa Bay Rays want is a losing streak heading into their historic playoff run.

The Rays try to enter the postseason with a victory, hoping to salvage the finale of their four-game road series with the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.

It's already been a milestone year for Tampa Bay (96-85), which clinched its first postseason berth on Sept. 20, then added another accomplishment by securing the AL East title when Boston lost to the New York Yankees on Friday. It was the first time a club other than Boston and New York won the division since Baltimore in 1997.

However, less than 24 hours after celebrating that accolade, Tampa Bay suffered a 4-3 loss to Detroit (74-86). The Rays completed a three-game home sweep of the Tigers at the start of August, but have dropped all three contests of the current series against them.

"We wanted to win (Saturday) - there's never a game where you feel good walking back after a loss - but clinching meant that I could manage this more like a spring-training game," Rays manager Joe Maddon said.

Among Madden's decisions, starters B.J. Upton, Akinori Iwamura and Carlos Pena were rested, while starter Matt Garza came out after five innings and 74 pitches

Pick: Tampa Bay



L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco (-190, 7)

The Los Angeles Dodgers will face some tough pitchers in the postseason. A matchup with Tim Lincecum gives them an ideal tune-up.

In their final regular-season game, the Dodgers face a strong NL Cy Young Award candidate when they conclude a three-game set with the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

The NL West champion Dodgers (84-77) have often struggled at the plate this season, ranking near the bottom of the majors with 4.4 runs per game, and they'll be seeing plenty of quality starters in the playoffs. Cole Hamels of NL East champion Philadelphia will be in the postseason along with the Central-winning Chicago Cubs' Ryan Dempster.

Meanwhile, the eventual winner of NL wild card will boast its own stopper. Milwaukee and CC Sabathia are tied with the New York Mets and Johan Santana for the wild card. Both of those pitchers are Cy Young Award candidates, as is Lincecum (17-5, 2.66 ERA).

Facing San Francisco's ace just prior to the postseason ace gives Los Angeles an excellent chance to gear up for what's ahead. Lincecum is just behind Santana (16-7, 2.53) for the NL ERA lead.

Lincecum may have had a better chance to beat out Santana in that category if not for his last start, which was his worst of the season. He gave up six runs and six hits in 4 1-3 innings as San Francisco (71-90) lost 9-4 to Colorado on Tuesday night.

But the 24-year-old right-hander struck out nine to set the Giants single-season record with 252 strikeouts. The Giants discussed shutting down Lincecum after that start, but he didn't want to end his spectacular season with a frustrating loss.

Pick: over

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MLB
Long Sheet


Sunday, September 28


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FLORIDA (83 - 77) at NY METS (89 - 72) - 1:10 PM
SCOTT OLSEN (L) vs. OLIVER PEREZ (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-7 (+0.7 Units) against FLORIDA this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. NY METS since 1997
OLSEN is 1-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 3-9 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-9. (-6.9 units)

OLIVER PEREZ vs. FLORIDA since 1997
PEREZ is 6-3 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.04 and a WHIP of 1.252.
His team's record is 12-3 (+8.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-5. (+2.7 units)

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WASHINGTON (59 - 101) at PHILADELPHIA (91 - 70) - 1:35 PM
ODALIS PEREZ (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 11-6 (-0.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

ODALIS PEREZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
PEREZ is 6-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.104.
His team's record is 7-3 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.6 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAMELS is 5-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.04 and a WHIP of 1.059.
His team's record is 8-4 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-9. (-6.8 units)

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ATLANTA (72 - 89) at HOUSTON (85 - 75) - 2:05 PM
MIKE HAMPTON (L) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 6-19 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 71-87 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 20-32 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 72-83 (-20.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 72-89 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 36-46 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 29-51 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 83-74 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 85-75 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 46-39 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 46-31 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 16-9 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

MIKE HAMPTON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAMPTON is 3-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.338.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 8.81 and a WHIP of 1.957.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (97 - 63) at MILWAUKEE (89 - 72) - 2:05 PM
CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 9-6 (+2.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
10 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.2 Units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 10-8 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.220.
His team's record is 10-12 (-6.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-9. (+1.9 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SABATHIA is 0-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.875.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

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CINCINNATI (74 - 87) at ST LOUIS (85 - 76) - 2:15 PM
ADAM PETTYJOHN (L) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 38-48 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 74-87 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 31-46 (-17.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 22-49 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 73-85 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 44-62 (-22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 32-17 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 85-76 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 85-76 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LOHSE is 8-1 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 20-10 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 43-43 (+4.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 45-42 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 449-522 (+43.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 35-41 (-9.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-34 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 9-5 (+4.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ADAM PETTYJOHN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

KYLE LOHSE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LOHSE is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

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PITTSBURGH (66 - 95) at SAN DIEGO (63 - 98) - 4:05 PM
ROSS OHLENDORF (R) vs. CHA SEUNG BAEK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 50-106 (-35.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 82-160 (-41.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 22-52 (-28.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 82-160 (-41.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 63-97 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 43-62 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 22-40 (-19.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 37-47 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 63-97 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-44 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

CHA SEUNG BAEK vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BAEK is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (84 - 77) at SAN FRANCISCO (71 - 90) - 4:05 PM
HIROKI KURODA (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 84-77 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 53-56 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 84-77 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-59 (+5.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-181 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 64-99 (-27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-181 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-86 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-9 (+2.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.3 Units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
KURODA is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 6.32 and a WHIP of 1.787.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LINCECUM is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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COLORADO (74 - 87) at ARIZONA (81 - 80) - 4:10 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. RANDY JOHNSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 17-29 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 73-88 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 34-51 (-17.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 73-88 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 30-41 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 86-75 (+24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 54-36 (+24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 67-71 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 82-77 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 54-61 (-21.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 39-41 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 82-80 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 25-31 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 9-16 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
ARIZONA is 25-29 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
JOHNSON is 1-7 (-7.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 1-6 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 14-3 (+11.8 Units) against COLORADO this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
JIMENEZ is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.292.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

RANDY JOHNSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
JOHNSON is 17-7 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 17-9 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-16. (-8.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (96 - 65) at DETROIT (74 - 86) - 1:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. ZACH MINER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 53-65 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-33 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 96-65 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 37-26 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 55-45 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 71-41 (+27.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 45-60 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
DETROIT is 23-37 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 11-20 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 74-86 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 34-42 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 40-40 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 25-31 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 69-75 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 48-64 (-27.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. DETROIT since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 1.030.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

ZACH MINER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MINER is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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TORONTO (85 - 76) at BALTIMORE (68 - 92) - 1:35 PM
JESSE LITSCH (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 15-27 (-15.6 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 31-21 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
TORONTO is 65-53 (+7.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 131-97 (+29.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 85-76 (+0.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 5-19 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
BALTIMORE is 4-20 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
BALTIMORE is 22-49 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-33 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 72-88 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 32-58 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-35 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BALTIMORE is 72-88 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 11-6 (+2.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

JESSE LITSCH vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LITSCH is 2-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.376.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. TORONTO since 1997
GUTHRIE is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.72 and a WHIP of 0.933.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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NY YANKEES (88 - 72) at BOSTON (94 - 66) - 1:35 PM
MIKE MUSSINA (R) vs. TIM WAKEFIELD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 16-25 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 159-121 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 183-143 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MUSSINA is 26-31 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 37-11 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 88-50 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 86-51 (+20.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 94-66 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 55-24 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WAKEFIELD is 13-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 51-31 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MUSSINA is 15-4 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 42-45 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WAKEFIELD is 25-36 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-8 (-0.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. BOSTON since 1997
MUSSINA is 15-16 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 23-23 (-9.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 26-18. (+6.3 units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 10-15 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.360.
His team's record is 13-17 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-16. (-4.7 units)

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CLEVELAND (81 - 80) at CHI WHITE SOX (86 - 74) - 2:05 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 10-7 (+2.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.7 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
LEE is 5-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.42 and a WHIP of 1.378.
His team's record is 8-9 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-7. (+1.4 units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BUEHRLE is 7-12 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.387.
His team's record is 14-17 (-7.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-16. (-4.8 units)

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KANSAS CITY (75 - 86) at MINNESOTA (87 - 74) - 2:10 PM
BRANDON DUCKWORTH (R) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 39-62 (-19.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 22-38 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 54-30 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
MINNESOTA is 54-33 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 58-51 (+3.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 20-9 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 87-74 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 52-28 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-15 (+11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-10 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 42-29 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 20-20 (+22.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +200 to +225 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 37-43 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-7 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-17 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-25 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 40-33 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 115-158 (+20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 75-86 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-30 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 11-6 (+1.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.4 Units)

BRANDON DUCKWORTH vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DUCKWORTH is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.478.
His team's record is 3-1 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BAKER is 4-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 0.904.
His team's record is 5-3 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.2 units)

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TEXAS (79 - 82) at LA ANGELS (99 - 62) - 3:35 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 30-11 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA ANGELS are 93-55 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 66-46 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 40-21 (+15.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 99-62 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 43-18 (+21.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SAUNDERS is 22-8 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 12-2 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 21-7 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 16-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 30-26 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 73-76 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 71-78 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-82 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 39-41 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 11-7 (+0.7 Units) against TEXAS this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MILLWOOD is 3-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.61 and a WHIP of 1.187.
His team's record is 4-6 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.6 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. TEXAS since 1997
SAUNDERS is 2-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.45 and a WHIP of 1.442.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-5. (-5.0 units)

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OAKLAND (75 - 85) at SEATTLE (60 - 101) - 4:10 PM
JOSHUA OUTMAN (L) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 102-121 (-23.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 151-171 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 4-12 (-9.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 50-63 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 140-155 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 55-94 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 22-37 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 26-46 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 236-222 (-73.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 60-101 (-38.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-39 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 34-46 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 21-35 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 10-8 (+1.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JOSHUA OUTMAN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

R.A. DICKEY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DICKEY is 0-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 7.12 and a WHIP of 1.813.
His team's record is 0-6 (-6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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NY YANKEES (88 - 72) at BOSTON (94 - 66) - 7:35 PM
SIDNEY PONSON (R) vs. TIM WAKEFIELD (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-8 (-0.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

SIDNEY PONSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
PONSON is 3-13 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.95 and a WHIP of 1.805.
His team's record is 7-15 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-14. (-7.4 units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 10-15 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.360.
His team's record is 13-17 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-16. (-4.7 units)

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[Udog]

MLB
Write-Up


Sunday, September 28


Hot Pitchers
-- Olsen is 2-1, 3.00 in his last three starts.
-- Rodriguez is 2-0, 1.45 in his last four starts.
-- Lohse is 2-0, 3.38 in his last four starts.
-- Jimenez is 3-0, 4.13 in his last four starts.
-- Baek is 2-0, 1.13 in his last three starts.
-- Kuroda is 1-0, 1.38 in his last two road starts. Giants won four of last five Lincecum home starts.

-- Ponson is 1-2, 11.84 in his last five starts. Mussina is 2-0, 0.82 in his last two starts. Matsuzaka is 3-0, 2.32 in his last five starts.
-- Litsch is 3-1, 2.62 in his last five starts.
-- Shields is 3-0, 3.22 in his last five starts.
-- Duckworth is 2-0, 3.18 in his last three starts.
-- Baker is 3-0, 3.10 in his last five starts.
-- White Sox won Buehrle's last eight home starts.
-- Saunders is 2-0, 2.11 in his last three starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Hampton is 1-2, 4.32 in his last seven starts.
-- Kendrick is 1-4, 11.35 in his last six starts. Odalis Perez is 1-1, 5.48 in his last four starts.
-- Oliver Perez is 0-1, 7.71 in his last four starts.
-- Angel Guzman gets start for Cubs; he is 0-7, 6.13 in 13 starts that he made in 2006-7. Sabathia is 1-1, 4.05 in his last four starts.
-- Pettyjohn was 1-6 in nine starts for the 2001 Tigers, finally made his way back to majors this season, where he has pitched 2 innings.
-- Ohlendorf is 0-3, 8.50 in four starts for the Pirates.
-- Johnson is 0-2, 4.33 in his last seven starts.

-- Red Sox lost Beckett's last five home starts.
-- Guthrie is 0-3, 7.56 in his last three starts.
-- Miner has 7.13 RA in his last four starts.
-- Bullington is 0-4, 5.79 in eight major league starts.
-- Millwood is 0-2, 7.56 in his last four starts.
-- Outman is 1-1, 4.11 in three starts for Oakland. Dickey is 1-4, 9.00 in his last six starts.

Hot Teams
-- Phillies won 12 of last 15 games, clinched NL East yesterday. .
-- Braves won five of their last seven games. Astros won three of their last four games.
-- Cardinals won four in a row, scoring 31 runs.
-- Cubs won 11 of their last sixteen games. Brewers won five of their last six games, are tied for Wild Card lead.
-- Padres won five of their last seven games.
-- Dodgers are 10-6 in their last sixteen games.

-- Red Sox are 11-5 in their last sixteen home games. Bronx won eight of its last nine games.
-- Detroit won its last three games, scoring 17 runs.
-- Indians won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Royals won twelve of their last fourteen games. .
-- Angels won twelve of their last seventeen games. Rangers won four in a row, scoring 40 runs.

Cold Teams
-- Nationals lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Marlins lost five of last seven games. Mets lost five of their last eight games, are tied for Wild Card spot.
-- Reds lost their last four games, allowing 28 runs.
-- Pirates lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Giants are 3-9 in their last twelve games.

-- Rays lost their last three games, allowing 17 runs.
-- Toronto lost four of their last six games. Orioles are 7-29 in their last 36 games.
-- Twins lost last two games, scoring total of three runs.
-- White Sox lost six of their last seven games.
-- Mariners lost 14 of their last 17 games. A's lost their last four.

Totals
-- Over is 9-2 in last eleven Kendrick starts.
-- Six of Florida's last eight road games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1 in Hampton's last seven starts.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Sabathia starts.
-- Under is 18-6 in Cincinnati's last 24 road games.
-- Three of four Ohlendorf starts went over the total.
-- Four of last five Jimenez starts went over the total.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in Kuroda's last five starts.

-- Last four Beckett starts stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Guthrie starts stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-3 in last nine Shields road starts.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in last eleven Cleveland road games.
-- Last three Duckworth starts stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Saunders starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-1 in Seattle's last seven home games.