Wednesday Trends and Indexes 4/22 (NBA, MLB, NHL, Misc.)

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MLB
Dunkel


LA Dodgers at Houston
The Astros look to build on their 10-1 record in Roy Oswalt's last 11 starts against the NL West. Houston is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Astros favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Houston (-125). Here are all of today's games

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Game 901-902: Florida at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Nolasco) 14.683; Pittsburgh (Maholm) 16.189
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Florida (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+120); Over

Game 903-904: Colorado at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.354; Arizona (Haren) 13.560
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-175); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+165); Under

Game 905-906: San Diego at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Young) 15.443; San Francisco (Zito) 14.367
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+100); Under

Game 907-908: Milwaukee at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Looper) 14.362; Philadelphia (Blanton) 15.484
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-135); 10
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-135); Over

Game 909-910: Atlanta at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Jurrjens) 15.433; Washington (Lannan) 13.755
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-130); Over

Game 911-912: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 15.261; Cubs (Lilly) 15.047
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-175); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+165); N/A

Game 913-914: LA Dodgers at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Wolf) 14.695; Houston (Oswalt) 16.063
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-125); Over

Game 915-916: NY Mets at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Maine) 14.810; St. Louis (Pineiro) 15.779
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-110); Under

Game 917-918: Oakland at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Anderson) 14.940; NY Yankees (Sabathia) 17.026
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-275); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-275); Over

Game 919-920: Chicago White Sox at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 15.356; Baltimore (Guthrie) 15.625
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-125); Under

Game 921-922: Kansas City at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Bannister) 16.039; Cleveland (Lee) 17.128
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-200); Under

Game 923-924: Minnesota at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Liriano) 16.554; Boston (Penny) 15.510
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 925-926: Texas at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Harrison) 14.600; Toronto (Purcey) 16.332
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: Toronto (-150); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-150); Over

Game 927-928: Detroit at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 14.972; LA Angels (Saunders) 15.632
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-115); Under

Game 929-930: Tampa Bay at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Niemann) 15.477; Seattle (Jakubaus) 14.171
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-115); Under

Game 931-932: Minnesota at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Baker) 16.315; Boston (Wakefield) 14.749
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-170); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+160); Over

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NBA
Dunkel Index

Miami at Atlanta
The Hawks are coming off a 90-64 win in Game One and look to take advantage of a Miami team that is just 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games after scoring 75 points or less in the previous game. Atlanta is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Hawks favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-5). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Game 501-502: Philadelphia at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 114.622; Orlando 121.421
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 7; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 10 1/2; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+10 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Miami at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 117.727; Atlanta 124.225
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 6 1/2; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 5; 184
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-5); Under

Game 505-506: New Orleans at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 115.134; Denver 126.106
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 11; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 5 1/2; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-5 1/2); Over

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NHL
Dunkel Index

Washington at NY Rangers
The Caps try to even the series and build on 10-4 record in their last 14 road games, while the Rangers are just 4-9 in their last 13 games as a home underdog. Washington is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Capitals favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Washington (-135). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Game 17-18: Boston at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 12.455; Montreal 11.177
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-200); Under

Game 19-20: Washington at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 12.710; NY Rangers 11.614
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-135); Under

Game 21-22: Chicago at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.439; Calgary 12.045
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-150); Over

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NBA


Wednesday, April 22

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New Orleans Hornets at Denver Nuggets [TNT | 10:35 PM ET]

Hornets: Hornets coach Byron Scott suggested Dahntay Jones' heavy contact on Chris Paul crossed the line. "I was looking at the tape, there were some cheap shots that I thought he took in there," Scott said. "I'm smart enough to realize if we both get ejected, or something like that, he's done his job," said Chris Paul. "I'm more focused about what we're doing rather than what he's doing. Although the Nuggets' swarming defensive disrupted the Hornets' pick-and-roll offense, Paul said it was more about them missing open looks than anything the Nuggets did. We're going to have to be aggressive, try to get to the line and get some easy baskets."

The Hornets are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games as a road underdog.
The Under is 14-6 in the Hornets' last 20 overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 93

Nuggets (-5.5, O/U 196.5): Getting under the skin of the Hornets is all part of the plan for the Nuggets, who were determined to set an aggressive defensive tone for the series. "I'm not trying to be annoying, I'm just trying to put pressure on (Paul) and play hard. People don't like it when you play hard, people don't like it when you're physical," said Dahntay Jones. "The series is going to be a tough, long, long series and being physical is something that we've got to pride ourselves on," Chauncey Billups said. "We're going to bring the same intensity and play as hard," Jones said. "Hopefully it will turn out the same way."

The Nuggets are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 Conference Quarterfinals games.
The Under is 18-4 in the Nuggets' last 22 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Key Injuries - C Nene (eye) is PROBABLE.

PROJECTED SCORE: 99 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

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MLB


Wednesday, April 22

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New York Mets at St. Louis Cardinals [ESPN | 8:15 PM ET]

Mets: John Maine hasn't pitched well so far in 2009, and his offense hasn't been giving him much to work with. Maine was tagged for 6 runs and 7 hits with 3 walks over 5 innings Thursday in a 6-5 loss to San Diego. "He was just behind hitters a lot," said catcher Ramon Castro. "When you get behind the hitters, that's what happens." Maine has received just 4 runs of support so far. That's not been the case when he faces St. Louis - in 3 career starts, Maine is 2-1 with a 5.63 ERA and 16 runs of support. The Mets bullpen has pitched very well, with a 1.89 ERA and 1.18 WHIP on the season.

The Over is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings.
The Over is 11-3-3 in Maine's last 17 starts overall.

Key Injuries - C Brian Schneider (back) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side Play of the Day)

Cardinals (-110, O/U 9.5): Joel Pineiro (2-0, 5.40 ERA) pitched solidly at home to beat Houston on April 10, but struggled on the road in a 12-7 win over Arizona last Wednesday. The right-hander yielded 5 runs and 9 hits in 5 innings, and said he had trouble commanding his sinker. "It was a struggle from the first pitch to the last pitch," Pineiro said. "I couldn't put the ball wherever I wanted to most of the time." He limited the Mets to 3 hits in 8 innings en route to a 3-0 road win the first time he faced them in 2007. In two starts last year, he failed to record a decision while giving up 9 runs and 21 hits in 9 total innings.

The Cardinals are 12-2 in their last 14 home games.
The Over is 6-0 in the Cardinals' last 6 overall.

Key Injuries - 3B Troy Glaus (shoulder) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

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MLB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, April 22

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FLORIDA (11 - 3) at PITTSBURGH (8 - 6) - 12:35 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 248-263 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
FLORIDA is 95-80 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 45-43 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 26-14 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 18-9 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 30-19 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 94-78 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 48-32 (+23.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 43-37 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 23-12 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 14-6 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 22-12 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 12-3 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 13-5 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against FLORIDA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
NOLASCO is 1-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MAHOLM is 2-3 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 0.913.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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COLORADO (5 - 8) at ARIZONA (5 - 9) - 3:40 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 78-97 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-34 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 78-97 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 49-74 (-26.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 34-19 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 88-89 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-18 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 88-86 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 0-6 (-7.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-2 (+1.8 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.440.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

DAN HAREN vs. COLORADO since 1997
HAREN is 3-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.045.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

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SAN DIEGO (9 - 5) at SAN FRANCISCO (5 - 8) - 3:45 PM
CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 72-103 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 5-22 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 72-103 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ZITO is 16-29 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
YOUNG is 2-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.131.
His team's record is 4-5 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.7 units)

BARRY ZITO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
ZITO is 3-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.467.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.4 units)

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MILWAUKEE (4 - 9) at PHILADELPHIA (6 - 6) - 7:05 PM
BRADEN LOOPER (R) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 40-15 (+22.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.

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

BRADEN LOOPER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LOOPER is 0-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

JOE BLANTON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BLANTON is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 0.923.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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ATLANTA (6 - 8) at WASHINGTON (3 - 10) - 7:05 PM
JAIR JURRJENS (R) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 78-98 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 1-8 (-10.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 32-57 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-19 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 77-96 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 53-66 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 24-35 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-39 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 70-69 (+21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 62-112 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 29-79 (-37.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-41 (-19.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 62-109 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LANNAN is 9-25 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 (+0.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

JAIR JURRJENS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
JURRJENS is 2-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.281.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.9 units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LANNAN is 2-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.870.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (7 - 6) at CHICAGO CUBS (8 - 4) - 8:05 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. TED LILLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LILLY is 12-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 454-526 (+46.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 299-341 (+32.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 965-1013 (-183.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 117-98 (-40.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 517-472 (-109.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 908-929 (-161.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 467-496 (-117.5 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.

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

JOHNNY CUETO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CUETO is 1-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.320.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

TED LILLY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LILLY is 1-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.24 and a WHIP of 1.097.
His team's record is 2-7 (-9.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.8 units)

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LA DODGERS (10 - 4) at HOUSTON (5 - 9) - 8:05 PM
RANDY WOLF (L) vs. ROY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 91-84 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 89-83 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 67-59 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 50-39 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 46-42 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WOLF is 92-75 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

RANDY WOLF vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WOLF is 4-4 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-1. (+7.0 units)

ROY OSWALT vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
OSWALT is 5-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.223.
His team's record is 5-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)

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NY METS (6 - 7) at ST LOUIS (9 - 5) - 8:15 PM
JOHN MAINE (R) vs. JOEL PINEIRO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 32-41 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 7-20 (-16.3 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 95-81 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 95-81 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 63-50 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JOHN MAINE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MAINE is 2-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.342.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

JOEL PINEIRO vs. NY METS since 1997
PINEIRO is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.588.
His team's record is 3-0 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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OAKLAND (5 - 8) at NY YANKEES (8 - 6) - 1:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 6-21 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.

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

BRETT ANDERSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

C.C. SABATHIA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SABATHIA is 3-7 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 6.12 and a WHIP of 1.629.
His team's record is 5-10 (-6.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-7. (-0.8 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (7 - 6) at BALTIMORE (7 - 7) - 7:05 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 15-6 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 61-62 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 90-63 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 471-512 (-106.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 471-512 (-106.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 239-322 (-95.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 61-115 (-37.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

JOHN DANKS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DANKS is 1-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.94 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GUTHRIE is 0-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.772.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (7 - 6) at CLEVELAND (5 - 9) - 7:05 PM
BRIAN BANNISTER (R) vs. CLIFF LEE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 52-94 (-30.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BANNISTER is 3-14 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 25-9 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 22-8 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 18-5 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 36-35 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 38-29 (+20.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BANNISTER is 8-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
BANNISTER is 10-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 23-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BANNISTER is 3-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.91 and a WHIP of 0.818.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

CLIFF LEE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LEE is 12-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.47 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 14-5 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-9. (-0.8 units)

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MINNESOTA (7 - 7) at BOSTON (7 - 6) - 7:05 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LIRIANO is 6-11 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 100-60 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 66-53 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

BRAD PENNY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PENNY is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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TEXAS (6 - 7) at TORONTO (10 - 5) - 7:07 PM
MATT HARRISON (L) vs. DAVID PURCEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 30-27 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 136-165 (-61.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.9 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MATT HARRISON vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

DAVID PURCEY vs. TEXAS since 1997
PURCEY is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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DETROIT (7 - 6) at LA ANGELS (5 - 8) - 10:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 81-94 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 84-133 (-39.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 75-80 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 51-59 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-51 (-17.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 14-22 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 13-20 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 9-15 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 106-73 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 100-63 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 148-102 (+25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 47-31 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 26-9 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 25-8 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 26-11 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 14-4 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
VERLANDER is 0-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.553.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. DETROIT since 1997
SAUNDERS is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.292.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (5 - 9) at SEATTLE (9 - 5) - 10:10 PM
JEFF NIEMANN (R) vs. CHRIS JAKUBAUSKAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 110-82 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 81-49 (+28.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 70-106 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 63-97 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 45-73 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 45-74 (-28.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JEFF NIEMANN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS JAKUBAUSKAS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (7 - 7) at BOSTON (7 - 6) - 12:35 PM
SCOTT BAKER (R) vs. TIM WAKEFIELD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 100-60 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BAKER is 11-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 338-253 (-46.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
WAKEFIELD is 49-49 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

SCOTT BAKER vs. BOSTON since 1997
BAKER is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 10-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.329.
His team's record is 11-8 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-9. (-0.8 units)

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BOSTON (56-18-0-11, 123 pts.) at MONTREAL (41-33-0-11, 93 pts.) - 4/22/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 56-29 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 38-27 ATS (+68.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-7 ATS (+8.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 40-24 ATS (+15.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-7 ATS (+17.7 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 43-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 26-15 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 41-44 ATS (-58.6 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 23-27 ATS (-11.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 20-29 ATS (+52.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 10-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
MONTREAL is 11-15 ATS (-8.4 Units) after a division game this season.
MONTREAL is 19-25 ATS (-14.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
MONTREAL is 11-18 ATS (-12.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 18-14 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 18-14-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
17 of 28 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.2 Units)

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WASHINGTON (51-26-0-8, 110 pts.) at NY RANGERS (45-31-0-9, 99 pts.) - 4/22/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 10-2 ATS (+7.5 Units) in the first round of the playoffs over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 27-19 ATS (+7.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 44-28 ATS (+78.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 125-140 ATS (-84.4 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 6-14 ATS (-10.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 8-7 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 8-7-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.2 Units)

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CHICAGO (48-26-0-11, 107 pts.) at CALGARY (47-31-0-7, 101 pts.) - 4/22/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 25-18 ATS (+43.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 104-107 ATS (+244.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
CHICAGO is 13-5 ATS (+19.0 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 43-38 ATS (+95.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 10-5 (+7.7 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 10-5-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)


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PHILADELPHIA (45-29-0-12, 102 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (48-29-0-9, 105 pts.) - 4/23/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 22-9 (+12.3 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 22-9-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
19 of 29 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+7.4 Units)

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DETROIT (54-21-0-10, 118 pts.) at COLUMBUS (41-34-0-10, 92 pts.) - 4/23/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 9-16 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 16-9-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
15 of 22 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.5 Units)

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CAROLINA (47-31-0-8, 102 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (53-28-0-5, 111 pts.) - 4/23/2009, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 9-7 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 9-7-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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SAN JOSE (54-20-0-11, 119 pts.) at ANAHEIM (44-34-0-7, 95 pts.) - 4/23/2009, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 14-11 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 14-11-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
15 of 22 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.5 Units)

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Wednesday, April 22nd

Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round
Game Four
Boston leads, 3-0
Boston at Montreal, 7:05 ET

Boston:
10-1 SU off 3 straight wins by 2+ goals
39-16 SU off a win

Montreal:
7-13 SU at home playing with double revenge
11-18 SU after allowing 4+ goals


Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round
Game Four
NY Rangers lead, 2-1
Washington at NY Rangers, 7:05 ET

Washington:
21-10 SU after a win by 2+ goals
14-6 SU after allowing 1 goal or less in their previous game

NY Rangers:
6-14 SU after allowing 4+ goals
8-17 SU revenging a same season loss


Western Conference Playoffs - 1st Round
Game Four
Chicago leads, 2-1
Chicago at Calgary, 9:35 ET

Chicago:
5-2 SU at Calgary
8-2 SU in April

Calgary:
21-27 SU when playing their 3rd game in 5 days
6-10 SU in the first round of the playoffs

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Wednesday, April 22

National League

FLORIDA at PITTSBURGH, 12:35 PM ET
NOLASCO: 14-6 TSR in road games
MAHOLM: PIT 19-39 after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6

COLORADO at ARIZONA, 3:40 PM ET
DE LA ROSA: COL 7-0 OVER after the bullpen threw 7+ innings
HAREN: ARI 0-6 against left-handed starters

SAN DIEGO at SAN FRANCISCO, 3:45 PM ET
YOUNG: SD 13-1 AWAY off a division loss as a favorite
ZITO: 2-12 TSR as a home underdog

MILWAUKEE at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
LOOPER: 16-5 UNDER when the money line is +125 to -125
BLANTON: PHI 17-6 UNDER against NL Central

ATLANTA at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
JURRJENS: ATL 42-23 UNDER on the road when the total is 8.5 to 10
LANNAN: 5-19 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10

CINCINNATI at CHICAGO CUBS, 8:05 PM ET
CUETO: CIN 35-17 OVER as a road underdog of +125 to +150
LILLY: 23-12 OVER as a favorite of -125 to -175

LA DODGERS at HOUSTON, 8:05 PM ET
WOLF: 18-8 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
OSWALT: HOU 53-35 UNDER when the money line is +125 to -125

NY METS at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
MAINE: NYM 7-20 AWAY with a money line of -100 to -125
PINEIRO: 48-22 OVER when the money line is +125 to -125


American League

OAKLAND at NY YANKEES, 1:05 PM ET
ANDERSON: OAK 6-21 AWAY in day games
SABATHIA: NYY 21-4 at home after 5+ consecutive home games

CHI WHITE SOX at BALTIMORE, 7:05 PM ET
DANKS: 10-1 UNDER in April
GUTHRIE: BAL 15-6 at home in April

KANSAS CITY at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
BANNISTER: 8-1 TSR AWAY when playing on Wednesday
LEE: CLE 18-28 after a one run win

MINNESOTA at BOSTON, 7:05 PM - * Note - Doubleheader Game 2 ET
LIRIANO: 6-11 TSR in all games
PENNY: BOS 24-5 at home when the total is 10 or higher

TEXAS at TORONTO, 7:07 PM ET
HARRISON: 7-1 TSR as an underdog
PURCEY: TOR 51-25 UNDER as a home favorite of -125 to -175

DETROIT at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET
VERLANDER: DET 8-20 when the total is 7 to 8.5
SAUNDERS: 21-6 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10

TAMPA BAY at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
NIEMANN: TB 36-15 after scoring 2 runs or less
JAKUBAUSKAS: SEA 42-75 when the total is 8.5 to 10

MINNESOTA at BOSTON, 12:35 PM - * Note - Doubleheader Game 1 ET
BAKER: 11-3 TSR AWAY in day games
WAKEFIELD: 4-12 TSR after 5+ consecutive wins

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