Wednesday Trends and Indexes 4/15 (NHL, MLB, NBA, Misc.)

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NBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, April 15

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CHARLOTTE (35 - 46) at ORLANDO (58 - 23) - 4/15/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ATLANTA (47 - 34) at MEMPHIS (23 - 58) - 4/15/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-0 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (16 - 65) at MINNESOTA (24 - 57) - 4/15/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 107-133 ATS (-39.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games in April games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MINNESOTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 6-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-5 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW JERSEY (34 - 47) at NEW YORK (31 - 50) - 4/15/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-5 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 7-4 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (32 - 49) at CHICAGO (41 - 40) - 4/15/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (49 - 32) at SAN ANTONIO (53 - 28) - 4/15/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 9-9 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 11-7 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (40 - 41) at CLEVELAND (66 - 15) - 4/15/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (19 - 62) at BOSTON (61 - 20) - 4/15/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-3 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (34 - 47) at INDIANA (35 - 46) - 4/15/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 10-28 ATS (-20.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 8-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (39 - 42) at MIAMI (42 - 39) - 4/15/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 8-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-3 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (53 - 28) at DALLAS (49 - 32) - 4/15/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 7-4 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (22 - 59) at LA CLIPPERS (19 - 62) - 4/15/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 32-49 ATS (-21.9 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 8-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 7-3 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (29 - 52) at PHOENIX (45 - 36) - 4/15/2009, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 7-4 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (54 - 27) at PORTLAND (53 - 28) - 4/15/2009, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 7-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 7-4 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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[pm530]

MLB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, April 15

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COLORADO (3 - 4) at CHICAGO CUBS (5 - 2) - 2:20 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. RICH HARDEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 76-93 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 19-33 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 76-93 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 47-71 (-26.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 35-54 (-19.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 2-15 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 33-19 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 86-77 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUIS is 24-9 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 962-1011 (-183.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 514-470 (-109.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 377-346 (-74.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 905-927 (-160.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-55 (-31.2 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 465-495 (-117.5 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 478-453 (-98.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MARQUIS is 3-5 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.526.
His team's record is 4-6 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.4 units)

RICH HARDEN vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (6 - 3) at ARIZONA (3 - 5) - 3:40 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. JON GARLAND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 62-48 (+14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 86-85 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-17 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 86-82 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 58-63 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 24-38 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GARLAND is 36-41 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JOEL PINEIRO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
PINEIRO is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JON GARLAND vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GARLAND is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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HOUSTON (1 - 6) at PITTSBURGH (4 - 3) - 7:05 PM
MIKE HAMPTON (L) vs. ROSS OHLENDORF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 43-41 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 87-81 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 85-80 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MIKE HAMPTON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HAMPTON is 10-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.86 and a WHIP of 0.989.
His team's record is 10-2 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.8 units)

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. HOUSTON since 1997
OHLENDORF is 0-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 10.00 and a WHIP of 2.444.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (4 - 3) at WASHINGTON (0 - 7) - 7:05 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. SHAIRON MARTIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-28 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-57 (-25.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 59-109 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 59-106 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 40-77 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 33-75 (-33.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-37 (-19.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

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

JOE BLANTON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
BLANTON is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.57 and a WHIP of 1.619.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

SHAIRON MARTIS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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FLORIDA (6 - 1) at ATLANTA (5 - 2) - 7:10 PM
ANDREW MILLER (L) vs. DEREK LOWE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 41-36 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 90-78 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 21-12 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 46-32 (+22.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 89-76 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 63-59 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 64-57 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 77-92 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 76-90 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 113-120 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ANDREW MILLER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MILLER is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 0.82 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

DEREK LOWE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
LOWE is 4-4 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 1.293.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (6 - 2) at NY METS (3 - 4) - 7:10 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. OLIVER PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 69-100 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 5-21 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 69-100 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 47-74 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 30-40 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 16-27 (-27.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 14-21 (-19.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 (+2.0 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. NY METS since 1997
CORREIA is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.875.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

OLIVER PEREZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
PEREZ is 1-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.893.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

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CINCINNATI (4 - 3) at MILWAUKEE (2 - 6) - 8:05 PM
MICAH OWINGS (R) vs. BRADEN LOOPER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 46-64 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 30-42 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 451-523 (+45.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 297-338 (+32.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 222-234 (+43.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-0 (+2.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

MICAH OWINGS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
OWINGS is 0-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 8.00 and a WHIP of 1.889.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

BRADEN LOOPER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LOOPER is 3-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 0.837.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-0.9 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 5) at LA DODGERS (5 - 3) - 10:10 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CAIN is 24-43 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 8-21 (-14.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 24-43 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 15-29 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 9-26 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 659-558 (+76.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CAIN is 0-6 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.06 and a WHIP of 1.647.
His team's record is 4-7 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (4 - 3) at DETROIT (4 - 4) - 1:05 PM
JOSE CONTRERAS (R) vs. ARMANDO GALARRAGA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 87-65 (+24.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 90-61 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CONTRERAS is 9-1 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 78-92 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-47 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-46 (-30.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 72-78 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 51-68 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 39-51 (-20.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-40 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOSE CONTRERAS vs. DETROIT since 1997
CONTRERAS is 8-8 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.356.
His team's record is 12-10 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-10. (+0.9 units)

ARMANDO GALARRAGA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (1 - 7) at KANSAS CITY (5 - 3) - 2:10 PM
AARON LAFFEY (L) vs. SIDNEY PONSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 22-34 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-22 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-32 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 0-7 (-7.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-47 (-16.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 32-28 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 37-27 (+21.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 43-35 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 51-93 (-31.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 27-52 (-25.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PONSON is 18-36 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

AARON LAFFEY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LAFFEY is 2-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 1.192.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

SIDNEY PONSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PONSON is 0-7 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 9.15 and a WHIP of 2.085.
His team's record is 4-8 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-5.0 units)

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BOSTON (2 - 6) at OAKLAND (4 - 4) - 3:35 PM
TIM WAKEFIELD (R) vs. BRETT ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 291-268 (-52.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-0 (+2.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 6-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 13-8 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-10. (+0.3 units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (4 - 4) at TAMPA BAY (4 - 4) - 4:08 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. ANDY SONNANSTINE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 27-33 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 109-77 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 63-28 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 51-36 (+18.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-6 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 63-29 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 67-34 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-7 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PETTITTE is 15-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.430.
His team's record is 17-7 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-17. (-11.6 units)

ANDY SONNANSTINE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SONNANSTINE is 2-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.09 and a WHIP of 1.183.
His team's record is 2-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (6 - 2) at TEXAS (3 - 5) - 8:05 PM
MARK HENDRICKSON (L) vs. KRIS BENSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 21-13 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 60-59 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 325-379 (+30.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
BENSON is 2-11 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

MARK HENDRICKSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
HENDRICKSON is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.714.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

KRIS BENSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (6 - 3) at MINNESOTA (4 - 5) - 8:10 PM
SCOTT RICHMOND (R) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 56-31 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 58-33 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 65-51 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 58-36 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-9 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

SCOTT RICHMOND vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

SCOTT BAKER vs. TORONTO since 1997
BAKER is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.086.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (3 - 4) at SEATTLE (6 - 2) - 10:10 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. JARROD WASHBURN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 104-69 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 51-33 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 98-62 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 38-25 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-23 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 45-30 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 28-46 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 67-103 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 27-45 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 60-94 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 42-71 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 42-72 (-28.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHBURN is 10-19 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 23-33 (-24.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 4-19 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 27-30 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WEAVER is 6-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 7-4 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-1. (+8.0 units)

JARROD WASHBURN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
WASHBURN is 4-5 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 5-5 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.8 units)

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MLB
Dunkel Index

Chicago White Sox at Detroit
The Tigers are 6-2 in Armando Galarraga's last 8 starts as a favorite, while the White Sox are 1-4 in Jose Contreras' last 5 starts as an underdog. The Tigers are the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has Detroit favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-145). Here are all of today's games

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

Game 951-952: Colorado at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Marquis) 15.819; Cubs (Harden) 15.257
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-200); No Total
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+180); N/A

Game 953-954: St. Louis at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Pineiro) 14.375; Arizona (Garland) 15.000
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Arizona (-110); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-110); Over

Game 955-956: Houston at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Hampton) 14.579; Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf) 14.468
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+125); Over

Game 957-958: Philadelphia at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Blanton) 14.447; Washington (Martis) 14.668
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-135); 10
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+125); Under

Game 959-960: Florida at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Miller) 15.066; Atlanta (Lowe) 16.512
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-200); Under

Game 961-962: San Diego at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Correia) 14.490; NY Mets (Perez) 16.139
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-210); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-210); Over

Game 963-964: Cincinnati at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Owings) 13.827; Milwaukee (Looper) 14.578
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-145); Under

Game 965-966: San Francisco at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 14.407; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 14.153
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+130); Under

Game 967-968: Chicago White Sox at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Contreras) 15.243; Detroit (Galarraga) 16.430
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-145); Under

Game 969-970: Cleveland at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Laffey) 15.509; Kansas City (Ponson) 15.398
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-110); Over

Game 971-972: Boston at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Wakefield) 14.233; Oakland (Anderson) 15.253
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-110); Over

Game 973-974: NY Yankees at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pettitte) 16.890; Tampa Bay (Sonnanstine) 15.836
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+100); Under

Game 975-976: Baltimore at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Hendrickson) 14.339; Texas (Benson) 15.992
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 13
Vegas Line: Texas (-120); 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-120); Over

Game 977-978: Toronto at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Richmond) 14.229; Minnesota (Baker) 15.905
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-145); Over

Game 979-980: LA Angels at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 14.946; Seattle (Washburn) 16.069
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+100); Under

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MLB
Tips and Trends


Wednesday, April 15

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays [4:05 PM ET]

Yankees: This is the Yankees' last game on the road trip before the official opening of the new Yankee Stadium on Thursday. Andy Pettitte is 15-4 with a 3.63 ERA in his career against the Rays, including 8-2 with a 3.72 ERA in 12 starts at Tropicana Field. The lefty had a solid season debut Friday at Kansas City, yielding one run and three hits over seven innings to earn a 4-1 victory. “It means that for four days I’m going to be fairly in a good mood instead of being miserable and wanting to get back out there,” Pettitte said. “I’m just happy I could give us a good start. Hopefully we can get rolling and all of us will get going together.”

The Yankees are 3-9 in Pettitte's last 12 starts.
The Under is 24-9 in Pettitte's last 33 road starts.

Key Injuries - 3B Alex Rodriguez (hip) is on the 15-day DL.
LF/DH Johnny Damon (flu) is QUESTIONABLE.
RF Xavier Nady (elbow) is DOUBTFUL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Rays (-110, O/U 9.5 ): The Rays managed just two runs last night after scoring 15 to open the series. “You’re not going to score 10-plus runs every night,” Rays manager Joe Maddon said after his club received its championship rings Tuesday. Rays starter Andy Sonnanstine will try to bounce back from a bad first outing of 2009. The right-hander lasted 4 2-3 innings in Friday’s 5-4 loss at Baltimore, giving up five runs and eight hits. He is 2-1 with a 6.08 ERA in four career starts against the Yankees. In his only home start against the Yankees last season, Sonnanstine lasted just 3 1/3 innings and allowed seven earned runs on nine hits (three homers) in an 8-7 loss.

The Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Tampa Bay.
The Rays are 8-2 in Sonnanstine's last 10 home starts.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side Play of the Day)



San Diego Padres at New York Mets [ESPN2 | 7:10 PM ET]

Padres: The Padres are looking to extend their winning streak to six games for the first time since a seven-game run Sept. 14-20, 2007. Kevin Correia will likely need better support than he received in his season debut last Thursday against Los Angeles. He gave up three runs in six innings, but the Padres scored only one run for him and he didn’t get credit for a 4-3 victory. Correia is 0-2 in seven career appearances against the Mets, six of them in relief. However, he’s yielded only three earned runs to New York in 16 2-3 innings.

The Padres are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
The Padres are 1-8 in their last 9 games following an off day.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

Mets: (-185, O/U 9.5): “Right now it just seems like we’re a little off. We’re not playing a complete game,” said Mets third baseman David Wright. In his season debut, Oliver Perez allowed eight runs and five hits, including a homer, with five walks in 4 1-3 innings of an 8-6 loss at Cincinnati. Mets manager Jerry Manuel took solace in Perez’s seven strikeouts. “I was happy that we saw some glimpses of the old Ollie,” Manuel said. “I think he’ll be fine. There was enough there to say we should be OK.” Perez is 0-2 in his last three starts against the Padres, allowing 11 runs and 19 hits while walking seven batters and hitting three more with 14 strikeouts in 12 1-3 innings.

The Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in New York.
The Over is 9-1-1 in Perez's last 11 starts overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

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MLB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, April 15

National League

COLORADO at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET
MARQUIS: 24-9 TSR in day games
HARDEN: CHC 6-11 after a shutout win

ST LOUIS at ARIZONA, 3:40 PM ET
PINEIRO: STL 62-48 against right-handed starters
GARLAND: ARI 30-46 when the line is +125 to -125

HOUSTON at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
HAMPTON: HOU 1-6 as an underdog
OHLENDORF: PIT 5-0 UNDER after shutting out a division foe

PHILADELPHIA at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
BLANTON: PHI 13-2 after 3+ consecutive overs
MARTIS: WAS 12-36 after a loss by 2 runs or less

FLORIDA at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET
MILLER: FLA 21-12 in April
LOWE: ATL 39-40 as a favorite

SAN DIEGO at NY METS, 7:10 PM ET
CORREIA: SD 10-4 against the Mets
PEREZ: NYM 14-21 at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

CINCINNATI at MILWAUKEE, 8:05 PM ET
OWINGS: CIN 23-12 UNDER after allowing 1 run or less
LOOPER: MIL 1-6 against right-handed starters

SAN FRANCISCO at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
CAIN: SF 15-7 after 3+ consecutive overs
KERSHAW: LAD 34-40 when the line is -100 to -150


American League

CHICAGO WHITE SOX at DETROIT, 1:05 PM ET
CONTRERAS: 9-1 TSR AWAY in April
GALARRAGA: DET 9-21 off a division loss as a favorite

CLEVELAND at KANSAS CITY, 2:10 PM ET
LAFFEY: CLE 41-22 AWAY after having lost 2 of their last 3
PONSON: 18-36 TSR at home against division opponents

BOSTON at OAKLAND, 3:35 PM ET
WAKEFIELD: BOS 10-19 revenging a one run loss
ANDERSON: OAK 43-28 after 2+ consecutive home games

NY YANKEES at TAMPA BAY, 4:05 PM ET
PETTITTE: NYY 13-22 after 5+ consecutive road games
SONNANSTINE: TB 63-28 at home

BALTIMORE at TEXAS, 8:05 PM ET
HENDRICKSON: BAL 3-15 after scoring 7+ in 2 straight
BENSON: TEX 41-28 after 5+ consecutive losses

TORONTO at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
RICHMOND: TOR 53-68 after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6
BAKER: MIN 49-25 after 1+ consecutive unders

LA ANGELS at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
WEAVER: LAA 23-9 after a loss by 2 runs or less
WASHBURN: 4-19 TSR on a grass field

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NBA
Dunkel Index

Milwaukee at Indiana
The Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games as a favorite, while the Bucks 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games as an underdog. Indiana is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Pacers favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-8). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

Game 501-502: Charlotte at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 115.628; Orlando 123.607
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 8; 189
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Atlanta at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 120.359; Memphis 119.482
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 206 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 505-506: Sacramento at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 106.776; Minnesota 116.265
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 9 1/2; 210 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 7; 207
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-7); Over

Game 507-508: New Jersey at New York
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 116.861; New York 117.852
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 1; 211 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Toronto at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 113.692; Chicago 124.182
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 10 1/2; 210 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 511-512: New Orleans at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 115.309; San Antonio 121.468
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 6; 179
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 513-514: Philadelphia at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 115.433; Cleveland 125.825
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 10 1/2; 183
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 515-516: Washington at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 112.372; Boston 122.928
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 10 1/2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 517-518: Milwaukee at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 114.295; Indiana 124.177
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 10; 228
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 8; 221
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-8); Over

Game 519-520: Detroit at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 117.528; Miami 122.052
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 4 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 521-522: Houston at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 123.437; Dallas 125.749
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2 1/2; 211
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 523-524: Oklahoma City at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 110.336; LA Clippers 112.436
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 2; 194
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+2); Under

Game 525-526: Golden State at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 111.923; Phoenix 121.993
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 10; 250
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 527-528: Denver at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 122.645; Portland 129.225
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 6 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NBA
Short Sheet


Wednesday, April 15

CHARLOTTE at ORLANDO, 8:05 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 5-1 Under revenging DD home loss
ORLANDO: 41-16 ATS off road loss

ATLANTA at MEMPHIS, 8:05 PM ET
ATLANTA: 16-6 ATS off BB Home games
MEMPHIS: 5-17 ATS off BB ATS losses

SACRAMENTO at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 50-33 Over after allowing 110+ points
MINNESOTA: 1-11 ATS at home in April

NEW JERSEY at NEW YORK, 8:05 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 6-1 ATS in April
NEW YORK: 5-1 Under in April

TORONTO at CHICAGO, 8:05 PM ET
TORONTO: 1-5 ATS off BB SU dog wins
CHICAGO: 21-9 Over playing with same season revenge

NEW ORLEANS at SAN ANTONIO, 8:05 PM ET
NEW ORLEANS: 10-1 ATS off loss by 20+ pts
SAN ANTONIO: 8-0 Under after a game outrebounding opponent by 20+

PHILADELPHIA at CLEVELAND, 8:05 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 13-4 Over off SU loss as favorite
CLEVELAND: 28-12 ATS off road game

WASHINGTON at BOSTON, 8:05 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 4-12 ATS vs. Atlantic Division
BOSTON: 35-18 ATS playing on back-to-back days

MILWAUKEE at INDIANA, 8:05 PM ET
MILWAUKEE: 0-9 ATS off 4+ home games
INDIANA: 15-4 ATS revenging DD road loss

DETROIT at MIAMI, 8:05 PM ET
DETROIT: 0-8 ATS off division loss
MIAMI: 21-14 Over off an Under

HOUSTON at DALLAS, 8:05 PM ET ESPN
HOUSTON: 12-27 ATS off ATS win
DALLAS: 8-1 Over off win by 3pts or less

OKLAHOMA CITY at LA CLIPPERS, 10:35 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY: 33-24 ATS off SU Loss
LA CLIPPERS: 11-23 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

GOLDEN STATE at PHOENIX, 10:35 PM ET
GOLDEN STATE: 12-2 Over revenging SU loss as favorite
PHOENIX: 10-16 ATS off home win

DENVER at PORTLAND, 10:35 PM ET ESPN
DENVER: 12-4 ATS off cover as DD favorite
PORTLAND: 6-18 ATS off division win by 20+ pts

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Daily Sports Roundup

Wednesday, April 15

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The NHL's postseason gets underway in four cities, and the NBA's regular season comes to a close with a 14-game slate.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

Final playoff-position jockeying will take place in the NBA on Wednesday night as 28 of the league's 30 teams hit the hardwood to close out the regular season. The defending-champion Celtics, though, won't be too concerned with their result against the conference-worst Wizards on Wednesday, as they're locked into the No. 2 slot in the East. The Celtics beat the Wiz 108-83 when they met January 2.

The East's top seed, the Cavaliers, will host the Sixers on Wednesday night, while No. 3 Orlando gets a visit from Charlotte, No. 4 Atlanta is in Memphis, and No. 5 Miami hosts Detroit. The Pistons, Sixers, and Bulls (who are at home against Toronto on Wednesday night) will be deciding their seeds for the playoffs.

The West's top gun, the Lakers, concluded their regular season on Tuesday against another playoff-bound club, the Jazz. After Los Angeles, though, there is a logjam in the West standings, with New Orleans at San Antonio, Houston at Dallas, and Denver at Portland to sort things out. Rounding out the NBA slate for Wednesday: New Jersey at New York, Sacramento at Minnesota, Milwaukee at Indiana, Oklahoma City at the Clippers, and then finally Golden State at Phoenix.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The struggling Yankees will give the ball to veteran Andy Pettitte on Wednesday night as they try to turn around their early-season fortunes. Pettitte sparkled in his season debut against the Royals last week, allowing just one earned run on three hits over seven innings in a victory. The lefthander will take on the Rays and righthander Andy Sonnanstine, who is 0-1 with a 9.64 ERA through one start.

Also on the American League schedule for Wednesday: the White Sox at Detroit, Cleveland at Kansas City, Boston at Oakland, Baltimore at Texas, Toronto at Minnesota, and the Angels at Seattle. Los Angeles probable starter Jered Weaver threw 6 2-3 scoreless innings in a win over the Red Sox last Friday night.

Over in the National League on Wednesday it'll be Colorado at the Cubs, St. Louis at Arizona, Houston at Pittsburgh, San Diego at the Mets, Florida at Atlanta, Cincinnati at Milwaukee, San Francisco at the Dodgers, and Philadelphia at Washington. The Nationals sit at 0-7 on the season heading into their game against the Phillies, with Shairon Martis (0-0, 9.00 ERA) slated to take the mound.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Eight teams begin their quest for the Stanley Cup on Wednesday night as both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference playoffs get underway. The East matchups have Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, the Rangers at Washington, and Carolina at New Jersey, while the lone West contest sees St. Louis at Vancouver.

The home teams for all four of those games are also favored to win their best-of-seven first-round series. The biggest chalk of the bunch are the Canucks, who opened at -255 to take care of the upstart Blues over the next two weeks; those teams split their four games this season. The Caps are pegged as big -250 favorites in the first round; they beat the Rangers in three of four games this year.

Meanwhile, the Penguins opened at -160 to get past the state-rival Flyers in their playoffs series; Sidney Crosby and company had success against Philadelphia this season, winning four of six meetings between the teams. Finally, the Devils are small -130 favorites to dispatch the Hurricanes; Carolina, however, had New Jersey's number this year, winning three of the four meetings between the clubs.

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