Monday Trends and Indexes 4/27 (NBA, MLB, NHL, Misc.)

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MLB


Monday, April 27

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Ted Lilly, Chicago Cubs

Lilly's has taken off with the North Siders. He's gone from a middle of the rotation arm to ace-like material in two years and change.

Lilly hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 13 2-3 innings dropping his 2009 ERA to 2.41. The lefty is holding batters to a .229 average and he's owns a 13-2 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Dating back to last season, the Cubs are 6-1 and the under is 4-2 in Lilly's last six starts.

Braden Looper, Milwaukee Brewers

The reliever turned starter is enjoying a fine start to his first season with the Brewers. He's 2-0 (Milwaukee has won all three of his starts this season) with a miniscule 2.14 ERA.

Looper hasn't gone past the sixth inning and opponents are still hitting a healthy .343 off the right-hander.

Slumping

Scott Baker, Minnesota Twins

Wasn't this guy supposed to be Minny's ace?

Baker hasn't followed up his breakout 2008 season the way he would have hoped.

The righty hasn't made it past the fourth inning and has allowed six earned runs in each of his two starts this season.

The Twins lost both those games with the over paying both times as well.

The fireballer's ERA is north of 12.00, only has five strikeouts batters are unloading on him. Opponents are hitting over .400 against Baker and have taken him yard seven times already.

CC Sabathia, New York Yankees

CC hasn't been terrible, but definitely not up to the expectations that come with his $161 million contract.

The hefty lefty has been struggling to find his control all year. He's walked 14 batters in under 25 innings. The Yanks are 2-2 with Sabathia on the bump, but he's been a -200 or higher favorite in three of his four starts.

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MLB
Dunkel Index


Florida at NY Mets
The Marlins are 6-1 in their last 7 games as an underdog and face a Mets team that is 0-5 in John Maine's last 5 starts as a favorite. Florida is the underdog pick (+140) according to Dunkel, which has the Marlins favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Florida (+140). Here are all of today's games

MONDAY, APRIL 27

Game 951-952: Washington at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Martis) 15.739; Philadelphia (Blanton) 14.490
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-175); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+165); Under

Game 953-954: St. Louis at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Pineiro) 14.593; Atlanta (Jurrjens) 16.240
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-160); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-160); Under

Game 955-956: Houston at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Oswalt) 15.118; Cincinnati (Cueto) 16.336
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-110); Under

Game 957-958: Florida at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Sanchez) 14.843; NY Mets (Maine) 13.140
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+140); Under

Game 959-960: Pittsburgh at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Karstens) 15.185; Milwaukee (Looper) 16.668
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-155); Over

Game 961-962: San Diego at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Young) 13.770; Colorado (Hammel) 14.833
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-125); 10
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+115); Over

Game 963-964: Chicago Cubs at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Lilly) 14.036; Arizona (Haren) 14.811
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Arizona (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-135); Under

Game 965-966: LA Dodgers at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Wolf) 15.827; San Francisco (Zito) 14.633
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 9
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-140); Over

Game 967-968: Texas at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Harrison) 15.879; Baltimore (Guthrie) 14.382
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-150); 11
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+140); Under

Game 969-970: NY Yankees at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.364; Detroit (Verlander) 14.857
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-135); Over

Game 971-972: Boston at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Wakefield) 16.124; Cleveland (Lee) 16.223
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-120); Under

Game 973-974: Toronto at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Purcey) 14.986; Kansas City (Bannister) 16.362
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-125); Over

Game 975-976: Tampa Bay at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Niemann) 15.418; Minnesota (Baker) 14.631
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+120); Under

Game 977-978: Seattle at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Jakubaus) 15.781; White Sox (Danks) 14.667
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+170); Over

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NBA
Dunkel Index


Utah at LA Lakers
The Lakers look to close out a Jazz team that is just 2-14 ATS in its last 16 games as a road underdog. Los Angeles is the pick (-12 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lakers favored by 14. Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-12 1/2). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

MONDAY, APRIL 27

Game 535-536: Atlanta at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 119.137; Miami 122.641
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 3 1/2; 182
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 4 1/2; 186
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+4 1/2); Under

Game 537-538: Denver at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 119.928; New Orleans 119.697
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 196
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 2 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+2 1/2); Over

Game 539-540: Utah at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 114.666; LA Lakers 128.895
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 14; 217
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 12 1/2; 211
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-12 1/2); Over

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NHL
Dunkel Index


Chicago at Calgary
The Flames look to tie up the series against a Chicago team that is just 3-13 in its last 16 games as a road underdog between +110 and +150. Calgary is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Flames favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-135). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

MONDAY, APRIL 27

Game 63-64: Chicago at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.052; Calgary 11.933
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-135); Under

Game 65-66: San Jose at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.502; Anaheim 10.081
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-125); Under

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MLB


Monday, April 27

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Tips and Trends
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St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves [ESPN | 7:10 PM ET]

Cardinals: Joel Pineiro has a new pitch in 2009, the sinker. At one point during his last start, Pineiro retired 13 consecutive hitters, with 10 outs coming on ground balls. "I'm going to trust it all year," said Pineiro. "The first three to four pitches, if you get them to put the ball in play, your pitch count is going to be low. So I'll keep on riding that as long as I can." Pineiro, though, is 0-1 with an 8.44 ERA and a save in five games - two starts - against Atlanta. He didn't fare too well in his last start against them on July 31, allowing six runs and 10 hits in six innings of a 9-4 loss at Turner Field.

The Cardinals are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
The Over is 5-0 in the Cardinals' last 5 road games.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Braves (-145, O/U 9): The Braves return home for a six-game homestand seeking an end to a three-game slide there. Jair Jurrjens didn't factor in the decision of Wednesday's 1-0 win at Washington after scattering six hits in 7 2-3 innings. Jurrjens also limited Pittsburgh to one run and four hits while striking out seven in 6 2-3 innings of a 3-0 loss at Pittsburgh on April 17. "You can't pitch any better than that," Braves manager Bobby Cox said after the win over the Nationals. Jurrjens lost his only start against St. Louis on July 30, allowing three runs and seven hits in seven innings of a 7-2 defeat.

The Braves are 0-6 in their last 6 Monday games.

Key Injuries - C Brian McCann (eye) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side Play of the Day)

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NBA


Monday, April 27

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Tips and Trends
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Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers [TNT | 10:35 PM ET]

Jazz: Carlos Boozer said, "I believe that if we - 1 through 15 - come with it defensively and share the ball offensively like we usually do, we'll have a chance to win the game. We just have to come with the mentality that we have nothing to lose. It's all or nothing." Deron Williams said, "We've just got to show some heart and some toughness and come out and give ourselves a shot to win the basketball game... The series is not over. We've still got a little hope. We know it's going to be tough to win three in a row against these guys, but we should be playing free and loose because nobody expects us to win."

The Jazz are 2-14 ATS in their last 16 games as a road underdog.
The Over is 9-0 in the Jazz's last 9 road games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 101

Lakers (-12.5, O/U 211): "You come out really aggressive, don't give them any life, any hope," Pau Gasol said. "Really start hard, set the tone early. Control the game. Make the game yours. That's what we're going to try to do. We're going to try to close the series and move on." Kobe said, "(In Game 3) I was operating in a space where it was harder for them to double-team me. I wasn't 30 feet from the basket. I was getting good screens, getting the ball in the deep post position and operating from there. I'm going to continue to be aggressive," he said. "If they trap and double-team, then I'll give my guys the ball that way."

The Over is 12-2 in the last 14 meetings in Los Angeles.
The Lakers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 114 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

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MLB
Long Sheet


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WASHINGTON (4 - 13) at PHILADELPHIA (9 - 8) - 7:05 PM
SHAIRON MARTIS (R) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 63-115 (-32.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 26-64 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 63-112 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 43-80 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-47 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-60 (-26.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 40-16 (+21.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-32 (-19.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SHAIRON MARTIS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MARTIS is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

JOE BLANTON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
BLANTON is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.33 and a WHIP of 1.593.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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ST LOUIS (13 - 6) at ATLANTA (9 - 9) - 7:10 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. JAIR JURRJENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 99-82 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 99-82 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 66-51 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 81-99 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 80-97 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 55-66 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-29 (-14.7 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JOEL PINEIRO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PINEIRO is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 8.10 and a WHIP of 1.900.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JAIR JURRJENS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
JURRJENS is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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HOUSTON (7 - 12) at CINCINNATI (10 - 8) - 7:10 PM
ROY OSWALT (R) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 47-43 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 93-87 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 91-86 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 51-40 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 34-47 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 219-253 (-65.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 33-45 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

ROY OSWALT vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
OSWALT is 22-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 22-5 (+12.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-13. (-2.0 units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CUETO is 0-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.894.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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FLORIDA (11 - 7) at NY METS (8 - 10) - 7:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. JOHN MAINE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 48-36 (+18.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 95-84 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 63-40 (+30.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 45-44 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 28-15 (+21.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 51-35 (+24.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 94-82 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 67-61 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 32-44 (-27.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 19-28 (-25.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 16-22 (-18.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 6-13 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 78-72 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 62-63 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.388.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

JOHN MAINE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MAINE is 3-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.85 and a WHIP of 0.951.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)

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PITTSBURGH (11 - 7) at MILWAUKEE (8 - 10) - 8:05 PM
JEFF KARSTENS (R) vs. BRADEN LOOPER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

JEFF KARSTENS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KARSTENS is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 0.973.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

BRADEN LOOPER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LOOPER is 3-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.180.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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BOSTON (12 - 6) at CLEVELAND (7 - 12) - 7:05 PM
TIM WAKEFIELD (R) vs. CLIFF LEE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LEE is 25-10 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 47-19 (+23.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 105-60 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-36 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 (-10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

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

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 9-7 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.37 and a WHIP of 1.431.
His team's record is 10-8 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-7. (+1.4 units)

CLIFF LEE vs. BOSTON since 1997
LEE is 2-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.13 and a WHIP of 1.542.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

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TORONTO (14 - 6) at KANSAS CITY (9 - 9) - 8:10 PM
DAVID PURCEY (L) vs. BRIAN BANNISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 16-27 (-14.6 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 39-29 (+22.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 75-56 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 53-96 (-31.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 27-55 (-28.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BANNISTER is 6-18 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

DAVID PURCEY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. TORONTO since 1997
BANNISTER is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 2.141.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (7 - 12) at MINNESOTA (9 - 10) - 8:10 PM
JEFF NIEMANN (R) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 19-6 (+12.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 59-33 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-16 (+13.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 61-35 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 68-54 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 61-38 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 112-85 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 64-33 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 68-38 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 83-50 (+29.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-25 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.

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

JEFF NIEMANN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

SCOTT BAKER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BAKER is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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SEATTLE (12 - 7) at CHI WHITE SOX (9 - 9) - 8:11 PM
CHRIS JAKUBAUSKAS (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 73-108 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 66-99 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 47-74 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 41-66 (-23.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-33 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 92-66 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 86-64 (+30.1 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.

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

CHRIS JAKUBAUSKAS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN DANKS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DANKS is 0-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 7.31 and a WHIP of 1.688.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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ATLANTA (48 - 37) at MIAMI (45 - 40) - 4/27/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in road games in the first round of the playoffs since 1996.
ATLANTA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
MIAMI is 75-90 ATS (-24.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 34-48 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 63-89 ATS (-34.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
MIAMI is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 10-5 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 8-7 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (56 - 29) at NEW ORLEANS (50 - 35) - 4/27/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 76-55 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 48-36 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 36-48 ATS (-16.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 16-25 ATS (-11.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against Northwest division opponents this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 7-7 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 7-7 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (49 - 37) at LA LAKERS (68 - 18) - 4/27/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 38-52 ATS (-19.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 60-87 ATS (-35.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
UTAH is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
UTAH is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UTAH is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
UTAH is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 101-85 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 38-17 ATS (+19.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 12-7 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 14-6 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
14 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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CHICAGO (43 - 43) at BOSTON (64 - 22) - 4/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 111-81 ATS (+21.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 85-69 ATS (+9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 55-42 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 60-88 ATS (-36.8 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-5 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-6 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (43 - 43) at ORLANDO (61 - 25) - 4/28/2009, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-6 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 10-4 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (53 - 33) at SAN ANTONIO (55 - 31) - 4/28/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 106-72 ATS (+26.8 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 105-77 ATS (+20.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 112-83 ATS (+20.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 27-18 ATS (+7.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 215-172 ATS (+25.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 170-130 ATS (+27.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 10-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 9-7 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (56 - 30) at PORTLAND (55 - 31) - 4/28/2009, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 8-7 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 11-4 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (49-27-0-11, 109 pts.) at CALGARY (48-32-0-7, 103 pts.) - 4/27/2009, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 26-19 ATS (+45.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 104-108 ATS (+246.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
CHICAGO is 14-6 ATS (+21.0 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 23-11 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
CHICAGO is 24-10 ATS (+9.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CHICAGO is 44-39 ATS (+97.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 11-6 (+7.7 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 11-6-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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SAN JOSE (55-21-0-11, 121 pts.) at ANAHEIM (45-34-0-8, 98 pts.) - 4/27/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 2-7 ATS (-8.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 11-14 ATS (-11.5 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 27-23 ATS (-21.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 33-32 ATS (-26.0 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 7-12 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 22-9 ATS (+33.2 Units) when leading in a playoff series since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 154-145 ATS (+340.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 15-12 (+4.8 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 15-12-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
16 of 23 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.6 Units)


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NY RANGERS (46-33-0-9, 101 pts.) at WASHINGTON (53-27-0-8, 114 pts.) - 4/28/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 9-9 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 9-9-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.3 Units)

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CAROLINA (48-32-0-8, 104 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (54-29-0-5, 113 pts.) - 4/28/2009, 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 10-8 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 10-8-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.5 Units)

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Short Sheet


Monday, April 27th

Western Conference Playoffs - Round One
Game Four
Miami leads, 2-1
Atlanta at Miami, 7:05 ET

Atlanta:
12-4 ATS revenging a DD road loss
28-16 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders

Miami:
12-24 ATS off a home win
29-45 ATS as a home favorite



Western Conference Playoffs - Round One
Game Four
Denver Leads, 2-1
Denver at New Orleans, 8:05 ET

Denver:
16-7 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days
15-5 ATS after playing a game as a road underdog

New Orleans:
6-15 ATS against Northwest division
17-28 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders



Western Conference Playoffs - Round One
Game Five
Lakers Lead, 3-1
Utah at LA Lakers, 9:05 ET

Utah:
8-17 ATS as a road underdog
12-21 ATS revenging a loss

LA Lakers:
18-7 ATS against Northwest division
19-9 ATS off a road win

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Monday, April 27th

Western Conference Playoffs - 1st Round
Game Six
Chicago leads, 3-2
Chicago at Calgary, 9:35 ET

Chicago:
14-6 SU in April
18-6 SU after 2+ consecutive overs

Calgary:
8-12 SU revenging a loss by 2+ goals
7-11 SU in the first round of the playoffs



Western Conference Playoffs - 1st Round
Game Six
Anaheim Leads, 3-2
San Jose at Anaheim, 10:35 ET

San Jose:
2-7 SU AWAY when the total is 5 or less
1-10 SU in the 6th game of a playoff series

Anaheim:
22-9 SU when leading in a playoff series
12-3 SU after losing their previous game in overtime

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Short Sheet


Monday, April 27th

National League

WASHINGTON at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
MARTIS: WAS 12-33 as a road underdog of +125 to +175
BLANTON: PHI 29-14 when the total is 10 or higher

ST LOUIS at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET
PINEIRO: STL 25-14 against NL East
JURRJENS: ATL 10-24 after 2+ consecutive overs

HOUSTON at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
OSWALT: HOU 19-6 revenging 2 straight home losses
CUETO: CIN 31-50 at home after a win by 6+ runs

FLORIDA at NY METS, 7:10 PM ET
SANCHEZ: FLA 28-15 AWAY when the total is 9 to 9.5
MAINE: 5-12 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150

PITTSBURGH at MILWAUKEE, 8:05 PM ET
KARSTENS: PIT 19-40 after having won 2 of their last 3
LOOPER: MIL 52-24 after 1 or more consecutive unders

SAN DIEGO at COLORADO, 8:40 PM ET
YOUNG: 24-16 TSR as an underdog
HAMMEL: COL 5-15 on Mondays

CHICAGO CUBS at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
LILLY: CHC 25-7 after 9 consecutive division games
HAREN: ARI 1-7 against left-handed starters

LA DODGERS at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
WOLF: LAD 41-26 OVER in April
ZITO: 17-29 TSR in April


American League

TEXAS at BALTIMORE, 7:05 PM ET
HARRISON: TEX 28-14 OVER in April
GUTHRIE: BAL 10-28 after scoring 8+ runs

NY YANKEES at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
SABATHIA: NYY 71-51 UNDER as a favorite
VERLANDER: 4-1 TSR against the Yankees

BOSTON at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
WAKEFIELD: BOS 26-10 against AL Central
LEE: CLE 4-12 against right-handed starters

TORONTO at KANSAS CITY, 8:10 PM ET
PURCEY: TOR 34-16 against AL Central
BANNISTER: 6-18 TSR at home in night games

TAMPA BAY at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
NIEMANN: TB 1-9 when the money line is +125 to -125
BAKER: MIN 19-6 at home with a money line of -100 to -125

SEATTLE at CHI WHITE SOX, 8:10 PM ET
JAKUBAUSKAS: SEA 47-74 in night games
DANKS: CHW 25-8 OVER as a favorite of -150 or more

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Len’s Top Five


Monday, April 27

Len's Top 5

Happy Monday everyone, here's my Top 5 for April 27, 2009 from len berman sports

1. Quick Hits

Red Sox run circles around the Yankees while sweeping them in Boston. Jacoby Ellsbury steals home. Boston has won 10 straight.
7 fans suffer minor injuries during a wild crash on the final lap at Talladega yesterday.
State secret. No word on Barack Obama's golf score yesterday playing his first round as President.
Number of the weekend, 95,722. The size of the record crowd to watch the spring football game at Ohio State. I think they like their football in Columbus.

2. What a Guy

Rangers coach John Tortorella threw a water bottle into the stands the other night in Washington and hit a lady in the head. He then tried to grab a stick to go after the fans, but he was restrained. Afterwards he was quite prickly with the media, refusing to answer questions about the incident. The NHL got prickly as well, suspending him for yesterday's game. Is this the kind of guy you want leading and fronting your hockey team? Oh wait. The Rangers are owned by the Dolans. Never mind.

3. It's Drafty in Here

Is there anything more predictable than NFL draft day quotes? "He's a strong guy who can lead us." (Lions) "We feel very good about picking this guy 29th." (Giants) "We were excited he was there." (Steelers) Just once I'd love to hear, "our guy probably won't make it, but we had to draft someone."

4. As American as....

You gotta be kidding. The NFL is talking with the city of London about possibly staging a Super Bowl over there. Yeah, it's not hard enough for football fans to score tickets for the big game, now they'd have to buy trans-Atlantic airfare? While we're at it, why don't we just stage the Kentucky Derby in Dubai?

5. Gotta Think about the Game

Word is that Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett gave his girlfriend the heave-ho before the season because he wanted to "focus on baseball." Is that a euphemism for "he's just not that into you?" God I miss Sex and the City.

Today's Birthday: "The Iceman." NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin. 57.

Bonus Birthday: Actor Jack Klugman. 87.

Today in Sports: Heavyweight champ, 31-year old Rocky Marciano, retires from boxing with a 49-0 record. 1956.

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