Sunday Trends and Indexes 5/3 (NBA, MLB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA
Dunkel


Dallas at Denver
The Nuggets host Game One of the series and look to build on their 24-5-1 ATS record in their last 30 games as a home favorite between 5 and 10 1/2 points. Denver is the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by 9 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Denver (-6). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Game 579-580: Miami at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 119.744; Atlanta 122.223
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 178
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 5 1/2; 181 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+5 1/2); Under

Game 701-702: Dallas at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 119.772; Denver 129.059
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 9 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 6; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-6); Under

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NHL
Dunkel


Carolina at Boston
The Bruins are coming off a 4-1 win in the opener and look to take advantage of a Carolina team that is just 3-9 in its last 12 games following a loss by 3 or more goals. The Bruins are the pick (-200) according to Dunkel, which has Boston favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Boston (-200). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Game 11-12: Anaheim at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.283; Detroit 11.784
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-240); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-240); Under

Game 13-14: Carolina at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.721; Boston 12.494
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-200); 5
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-200); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet


Sunday, May 3

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HOUSTON (10 - 14) at ATLANTA (11 - 12) - 1:35 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. JO-JO REYES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 163-180 (-45.9 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 15-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 96-89 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 18-11 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 94-88 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 53-41 (+17.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 83-102 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 82-100 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
REYES is 11-23 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
REYES is 4-12 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.05 and a WHIP of 1.523.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

JO-JO REYES vs. HOUSTON since 1997
REYES is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.43 and a WHIP of 1.857.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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CINCINNATI (12 - 11) at PITTSBURGH (12 - 11) - 1:35 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. JEFF KARSTENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 51-70 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 250-264 (+30.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 457-527 (+49.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 396-474 (+32.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-2 (-0.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CUETO is 2-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

JEFF KARSTENS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KARSTENS is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY METS (10 - 13) at PHILADELPHIA (12 - 10) - 1:35 PM
JOHN MAINE (R) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 8-21 (-16.4 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 80-75 (-26.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 64-65 (-18.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 4-10 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-17 (+21.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 105-60 (+34.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOHN MAINE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MAINE is 5-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.54 and a WHIP of 1.112.
His team's record is 8-1 (+7.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

JOE BLANTON vs. NY METS since 1997
BLANTON is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.14 and a WHIP of 0.952.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (17 - 8) at WASHINGTON (6 - 17) - 1:35 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 93-87 (+35.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 54-40 (+21.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 103-84 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 103-84 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 65-119 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 65-116 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-64 (-28.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LANNAN is 9-27 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LANNAN is 9-26 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

KYLE LOHSE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LOHSE is 2-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.46 and a WHIP of 1.276.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LANNAN is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.421.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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ARIZONA (11 - 13) at MILWAUKEE (12 - 12) - 2:05 PM
YUSMEIRO PETIT (R) vs. DAVE BUSH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 94-93 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-50 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 94-90 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 63-67 (-18.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 42-49 (-16.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

YUSMEIRO PETIT vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
PETIT is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

DAVE BUSH vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BUSH is 4-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.220.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

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FLORIDA (14 - 10) at CHICAGO CUBS (12 - 11) - 2:20 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 43-38 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 98-87 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 48-47 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 31-23 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 97-85 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 68-63 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 49-38 (+17.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 24-13 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 7-1 (+8.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 15-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 23-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 13-4 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 13-6 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 969-1020 (-187.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 117-100 (-43.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 519-475 (-112.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 381-349 (-75.0 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 912-936 (-165.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 381-350 (-75.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 468-499 (-120.3 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
ZAMBRANO is 17-19 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 17-19 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 4-13 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against FLORIDA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
NOLASCO is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. FLORIDA since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 4-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 7-4 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+3.9 units)

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COLORADO (9 - 13) at SAN FRANCISCO (11 - 11) - 4:05 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 82-102 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 62-124 (-47.0 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 23-35 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 82-102 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

BARRY ZITO vs. COLORADO since 1997
ZITO is 2-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.122.
His team's record is 5-2 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.3 units)

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SAN DIEGO (11 - 13) at LA DODGERS (17 - 8) - 4:10 PM
CHAD GAUDIN (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 25-53 (-25.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 74-111 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 74-111 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 48-71 (-20.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-12 (+15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
GAUDIN is 12-3 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GAUDIN is 7-0 (+10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 5-2 (+2.5 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.9 Units)

CHAD GAUDIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 5-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 6-4 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.6 units)

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LA ANGELS (10 - 13) at NY YANKEES (13 - 11) - 1:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 111-78 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 55-39 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 86-71 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 35-15 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 105-68 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 38-27 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 35-20 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 50-36 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 27-10 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 14-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 26-9 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 19-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 209-141 (-63.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 83-75 (-50.3 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-2 (+0.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SAUNDERS is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.63 and a WHIP of 1.761.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HUGHES is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 7.11 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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CLEVELAND (9 - 15) at DETROIT (12 - 11) - 1:05 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 25-38 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-35 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LEE is 14-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 22-11 (+14.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEE is 43-25 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 86-99 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-50 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 31-48 (-28.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 80-85 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 16-22 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 5-14 (-14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 15-20 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. DETROIT since 1997
LEE is 5-6 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.21 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 6-11 (-8.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-10. (-6.1 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VERLANDER is 4-10 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.70 and a WHIP of 1.488.
His team's record is 4-11 (-9.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-10. (-6.8 units)

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BALTIMORE (9 - 15) at TORONTO (17 - 9) - 1:07 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. SCOTT RICHMOND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 5-23 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 26-58 (-24.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-40 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 124-233 (-104.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 62-118 (-39.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-10 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 39-23 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 77-59 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 138-165 (-59.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. TORONTO since 1997
GUTHRIE is 1-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.008.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

SCOTT RICHMOND vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
RICHMOND is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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BOSTON (15 - 9) at TAMPA BAY (10 - 15) - 1:38 PM
BRAD PENNY (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 5-15 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 9-20 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 115-88 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-4 (+18.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 66-33 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 53-38 (+18.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 67-36 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 71-41 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 86-52 (+30.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 43-18 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 14-1 (+12.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 50-22 (+23.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-2 (+2.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

BRAD PENNY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PENNY is 1-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. BOSTON since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-7 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.13 and a WHIP of 1.391.
His team's record is 2-9 (-7.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (13 - 11) at MINNESOTA (12 - 12) - 2:10 PM
GIL MECHE (R) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 27-12 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-7 (+11.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 62-35 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 64-37 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 64-40 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 46-34 (+22.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 24-12 (+15.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 22-19 (+14.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 54-55 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MECHE is 22-14 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

GIL MECHE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MECHE is 7-5 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.53 and a WHIP of 1.356.
His team's record is 9-7 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-6. (+3.2 units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BAKER is 5-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 0.882.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-8. (-7.3 units)

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OAKLAND (9 - 12) at SEATTLE (14 - 10) - 4:10 PM
JOSH OUTMAN (L) vs. CHRIS JAKUBAUSKAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 7-22 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 75-111 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 9-21 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 68-102 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 43-68 (-23.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOSH OUTMAN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
OUTMAN is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.646.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

CHRIS JAKUBAUSKAS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (12 - 11) at TEXAS (11 - 12) - 8:00 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. MATT HARRISON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 20-11 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 155-164 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 68-66 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 95-68 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 56-33 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

JOHN DANKS vs. TEXAS since 1997
DANKS is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.124.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

MATT HARRISON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HARRISON is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 16.85 and a WHIP of 3.371.
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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MIAMI (46 - 42) at ATLANTA (50 - 38) - 5/3/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 76-92 ATS (-25.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 47-39 ATS (+4.1 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 11-7 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 9-9 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
13 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (54 - 33) at DENVER (58 - 29) - 5/3/2009, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 50-36 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 34-23 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
DENVER is 26-17 ATS (+7.3 Units) in home games this season.
DENVER is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DENVER is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 216-172 ATS (+26.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 115-84 ATS (+22.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.

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

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NHL
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ANAHEIM (46-35-0-8, 100 pts.) at DETROIT (56-21-0-10, 122 pts.) - 5/3/2009, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 20-14 ATS (+36.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ANAHEIM is 15-12 ATS (+30.4 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 35-23 ATS (+61.5 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 21-15 ATS (+5.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
ANAHEIM is 155-146 ATS (+318.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-9 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-9-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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CAROLINA (49-33-0-8, 106 pts.) at BOSTON (58-18-0-11, 127 pts.) - 5/3/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 58-29 ATS (+90.8 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 32-7 ATS (+19.3 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 45-21 ATS (+16.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 49-41 ATS (+3.1 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 31-21 ATS (+7.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 46-32 ATS (+9.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 13-6 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 22-19 ATS (+44.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CAROLINA is 15-9 ATS (+25.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-6 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-6-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)

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MLB


Sunday, May 3

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Tips and Trends
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New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies [FOX | 1:35 PM ET]

Mets (-115, O/U 10.5): John Maine (1-2, 5.40 ERA) got off to a rocky start, going 0-2 with a 7.47 ERA in his first three outings. He failed to make it through six innings in any of them. Maine finally broke through on Monday, giving up just one hit and a run in six innings in a 7-1 win against Florida. "I think my first few starts I was really rushing myself," Maine said. "For some reason, I just get a little too excited out there." The right-hander is 5-0 with a 2.54 ERA in nine career starts against the Phillies, limiting them to a .211 batting average.

The Mets are 1-11 in their last 12 in game 3 of a series.
The Under is 8-1-1 in the Mets' last 10 games as a favorite.

Key Injuries - 1B Carlos Delgado (hip) is DOUBTFUL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Phillies: Joe Blanton (0-2, 8.41) is still looking for his first victory, and he took a step back in his last outing after a pair of effective starts. The right-hander gave up six runs and eight hits - including three homers - in Philadelphia's 13-11 win over Washington on Monday. "Where do we start?" Blanton said. "I was terrible. I pretty much stunk. I was missing my spots and getting too much of the plate. It was probably the worst start I've had here." Blanton owns a 2.14 ERA in 3 career starts vs. the Mets. Shane Victorino is hitting .316 (6-for-19) with a homer against John Maine.

The Phillies are 14-3 in their last 17 games as a home underdog.
The Phillies are 8-1 in Blanton's last 9 home starts.

Key Injuries - 2B Chase Utley (foot) is PROBABLE

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side Play of the Day)


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NBA


Sunday, May 3

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Tips and Trends
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Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks [ABC | 1:00 PM ET]

Heat: The Heat's average margin of victory in this series is a staggering 23 points. "There's nothing better in the playoffs than playing a Game 7," Dwyane Wade said. "I'm one of those guys that live for these moments to try to do whatever I can to help my team win. Sometimes you fall short of the glory, but sometimes you come through. There's no sweeter feeling than coming through." Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said, "If you don't have something right now - whatever it is a bruise, a deep contusion, a busted lip - if you don't have that right now, you're not sacrificing your body to (do) what's absolutely necessary to win this series."

The Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
The Under is 9-2 in Miami's last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.

Key Injuries - C Jermaine O'Neal (head) is QUESTIONABLE.
F Jamario Moon (abdominal) is OUT for the season.

PROJECTED SCORE: 90

Hawks (-5.5, O/U 180.5): The Hawks have won their three games by an average of 17 points. Three games have been decided by at least 26; none has been closer than 10 at the end. There have been a grand total of 12 lead changes the entire series, none of them occurring after the opening period. Heck, these teams managed to go two straight games without the lead switching hands even one time. "It definitely is crazy," Hawks forward Josh Smith said. "It seems like when one of us makes a run, the other team isn't able to make a push to come back. I don't know what it is. Just confidence, I guess. But I know we've got to get off to a good start."

The Over is 7-2 in the Hawks' last 9 games as a favorite.
The Hawks are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games as a home favorite.

Key Injuries - C Al Horford (ankle) is QUESTIONABLE.
F Marvin Williams (wrist) is QUESTIONABLE

PROJECTED SCORE: 95 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)


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MLB
Short Sheet


Sunday, 5/3/2009

National League

HOUSTON at ATLANTA, 1:35 PM ET
RODRIGUEZ: Houston 10-2 Under when the total is 8 to 8.5
REYES: 11-23 TSR in all games

CINCINNATI at PITTSBURGH, 1:35 PM ET
CUETO: 8-0 Under after giving up 1 or less ER last outing
KARSTENS: 1-5 TSR as home underdog

NY METS at PHILADELPHIA, 1:35 PM ET
MAINE: Mets 11-0 if bullpen threw 6+ innings last game
BLANTON: Philadelphia 21-9 Over off one run win

ST LOUIS at WASHINGTON, 1:35 PM ET
LOHSE: StL 12-4 when the money line is +125 to -125
LANNAN: 9-27 TSR in all games

ARIZONA at MILWAUKEE, 2:05 PM ET
PETIT: Arizona 17-37 Away off BB Unders
BUSH: 15-3 Over in home games

FLORIDA at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET
NOLASCO: 11-5 TSR as road underdog
ZAMBRANO: 4-13 TSR at home vs. team w/ winning record

COLORADO at SAN FRANCISCO, 4:05 PM ET
HAMMEL: Col 18-5 after allowing 1 run or less in a division win
ZITO: SF 31-11 Under revenging loss as home favorite

SAN DIEGO at LA DODGERS, 4:10 PM ET
GAUDIN: 7-0 TSR Away when the total is 7 to 8.5
BILLINGSLEY: LAD 11-23 after scoring 2 runs or less BB games

American League

LA ANGELS at NY YANKEES, 1:05 PM ET
SAUNDERS: 9-1 TSR as an underdog
HUGHES: Yankees 1-9 off 5+ Overs

CLEVELAND at DETROIT, 1:05 PM ET
LEE: 14-5 TSR in road games
VERLANDER: 5-14 TSR vs. division

BALTIMORE at TORONTO, 1:07 PM ET
GUTHRIE: Baltimore 5-23 on Sundays
RICHMOND: Tor 21-8 Under at home in May

BOSTON at TAMPA BAY, 1:35 PM ET TBS
PENNY: Boston 9-20 on artificial turf
SHIELDS: TB 35-4 as a home favorite of -150 or more

KANSAS CITY at MINNESOTA, 2:10 PM ET
MECHE: 16-10 TSR as an underdog
BAKER: Min 3-14 revenging loss where opp scored 10+ runs

OAKLAND at SEATTLE, 4:10 PM ET
OUTMAN: Oakland 63-40 Under as underdog
JAKUBAUSKAS: Seattle 8-26 off blown save

CHI WHITE SOX at TEXAS, 8:00 PM ET ESPN
DANKS: White Sox 2-6 at Texas
HARRISON: 8-2 TSR as underdog

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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Baseball Today


SCOREBOARD

Sunday, May 3

San Diego at L.A. Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EDT). The Dodgers Chad Billingsley tries to improve to 5-0 as he faces the Padres, who are sending Chad Gaudin (0-0) to the mound.

STARS

Saturday

-Matt Palmer and Kendry Morales, Angels. Palmer pitched three-hit ball for 6 1-3 innings to improve to 2-0, and Morales homered and drove in two runs in Los Angeles' 8-4 victory over the New York Yankees.

-Aaron Hill, Blue Jays, hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to give Toronto a 5-4 victory over Baltimore. Hill homered in the 10th after his error in the top half helped the Orioles take a 4-3 lead.

-Adam Everett and Curtis Granderson, Tigers. Everett hit his second career grand slam in the fourth inning, and Granderson had a two-run homer in Detroit's three-run eighth in a 9-7 victory over Cleveland.

-Shairon Martis and Adam Dunn, Nationals. Martis (3-0) retired the first 14 hitters and finished with a five-hitter, and Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer in Washington's 6-1 victory over St. Louis.

-Ted Lilly, Cubs, struck out 10 in eight innings and hit a two-run double in Chicago's 6-1 win over Florida. Lolly (3-2) allowed a run and five hits with no walks.

-Ryan Spilborghs and Jason Marquis, Rockies. Spilborghs homered twice and drove in three runs, and Marquis (4-1) threw a five-hitter in Colorado's 5-1 victory over San Francisco.

-Andre Ethier, Dodgers, hit a bases-loaded RBI single in the 10th inning to give Los Angeles a 2-1 victory over San Diego.

-Dan Haren and Justin Upton, Diamondbacks. Haren (3-3) struck out 11 to win his third straight start, and Upton homered in Arizona's 4-1 win over Milwaukee.

-Nate McLouth, Pirates, had three hits and scored three runs in Pittsburgh's 8-6 victory over Cincinnati.

-Gregorio Petit, Athletics, capped a three-hit night with a two-out single that scored Bobby Crosby from second in the ninth inning in Oakland's 3-2 win in Seattle. Petit was making his season debut after being called up from Triple-A Sacramento.

-Hank Blalock, Rangers, homered and drove in four runs in Texas' 9-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

STATS

Carlos Pena hit his major league-leading 11th home run for Tampa Bay in the Rays' 10-6 loss to Boston on Saturday night. Boston's Tim Wakefield allowed five runs in five-plus innings to improve to 20-5 lifetime against the Rays. ... The Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Diego 2-1 in 10 innings to improve to 9-0 at home, tying the franchise record set in 1946 in Brooklyn.

SLUMP

CC Sabathia dropped to 1-3 in the Angels' 8-4 victory over the Yankees on Saturday. Sabathia, the free-agent prize who signed a $161 million, seven-year contract with New York, is winless in four starts since beating Kansas City on April 11.

STREAKS

Washington's Ryan Zimmerman doubled in the first inning in the Nationals' 6-1 win over St. Louis on Saturday, extending his team-record hitting streak to 21 games - the longest in the majors this season. ... New York's Robinson Cano went 0-for-4 in the Yankees' 8-4 loss to Los Angeles, ending his streak at 18 games. ... Baltimore's Nick Markakis was 0-for-4 with a pair of walks in the Orioles' 5-4, 11-inning loss to Toronto, snapping his streak at 17 games.

SPEAKING

"Our big horses have got to hit. If they don't hit, the wagon don't move! We've got Clydesdales. Our Clydesdales have got to pull the wagon.'' - Houston manager Cecil Cooper before the Astros' 5-1 victory in Atlanta on Saturday.

SEASONS

May 3

1936 - Joe DiMaggio made his major league debut for the New York Yankees and had three hits in a 14-5 victory over the St. Louis Browns.

1951 - Rookie Gil McDougald of New York drove in six runs in one inning to tie a major league record as the Yankees beat the St. Louis Browns 17-3 at Sportsman's Park. McDougald had a two-run triple and a grand slam in an 11-run ninth inning.

1959 - Detroit's Charlie Maxwell hit four consecutive homers in a doubleheader sweep of the New York Yankees, 4-2 and 8-2, at Briggs Stadium.

1980 - Ferguson Jenkins of the Texas Rangers became the fourth pitcher in major league history to win 100 or more games in each league. Jenkins beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 at Arlington Stadium. Cy Young, Jim Bunning and Gaylord Perry also reached the milestone.

1994 - Philadelphia reliever Andy Carter made his major league debut and was ejected from the game after hitting two of three San Diego Padres batters he faced.

1999 - Boston's Creighton Gubanich hit a grand slam for his first major league hit in a 12-11, 10-inning loss to Oakland. Gubanich became the fourth player to accomplish the feat and the first since Seattle's Orlando Mercado did it Sept. 19, 1982.

Today's birthday: Ryan Dempster 32.

[Kaptain]

as always, thanks fellows

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MLB
Write-Up


Sunday, May 3

Hot Pitchers
-- Rodriguez is 2-1, 0.90 in his last three starts.
-- Cueto is 1-0, 0.96 in his last three starts.
-- Lohse is 3-0, 3.12 in four starts this season.
-- Cubs won four of five Zambrano starts this season.
-- Zito has 2.03 RA in his last two starts.
-- Dodgers are 5-0 in Billingsley starts (4-0, 2.34). Gaudin tossed five shutout innings at Coors Field in his first '09 start.

-- Lee has 1.23 RA in his last three starts.
-- Richmond is 3-0, 2.33 in his last three starts.
-- Saunders is 2-0, 3.46 in two road starts this season. Hughes shut the Tigers out for six innings in his first '09 start.
-- Shields is 2-1, 2.86 in his last four starts.
-- Danks is 2-1, 2.74 in four starts this season.

Cold Pitchers
-- Reyes is 0-1, 4.26 in two starts this season.
-- Karstens has 5.40 RA in three starts this season.
-- Washington is 0-5 in Lannan starts (0-3, 5.60).
-- Maine is 1-2, 6.48 in his last three starts. Blanton is 0-2, 8.41 in four starts this season.
-- Petit is 0-2, 8.56 un three starts this season. Bush has 6.35 RA in his two starts at Miller Park.
-- Nolasco is 0-2, 7.20 in his last four starts.
-- Hammel allowed five runs in three IP in his first '09 start.

-- Guthrie is 0-1, 9.19 in his last three starts.
-- Verlander has 7.71 RA in five starts this season.
-- Penny has 10.70 RA in four starts, but Red Sox won three of the four, scoring 30 runs.
-- Twins were outscored 34-4 in Baker's first three starts (0-3, 9.82). Meche is 0-2, 7.36 in his last two starts.
-- Outman has 8.64 RA in two starts this season. Jakubauskus is 0-3, 5.40 in three starts this year.
-- Harrison has a 7.89 RA in three starts this year.

Hot Teams
-- Astros won five of their last seven road games.
-- Cardinals won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Cincinnati won five of its last seven road games.
-- Phillies won six of their last eight games.
-- Brewers won eight of their last eleven games. Arizona won three of its last four games.
-- Dodgers are 9-0 at home this season.
-- Giants won eight of their last eleven games.

-- Blue Jays won six of their last seven home games.
-- Red Sox won thirteen of their last sixteen games.
-- Bronx won four of their last five games.
-- Twins won six of their last eight home games.
-- White Sox are 7-1 in game following last eight losses.

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Nationals lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Pirates lost four of their last five games, allowing 27 runs.
-- Cubs lost seven of their last eleven games. Marlins lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Braves lost six of their last eight home games.
-- Rockies lost six of their last eight road games.
-- Padres lost ten of their last twelve games.

-- Angels lost seven of their first eleven road games.
-- Orioles lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Indians lost eight of their twelve road games. Tigers lost three of their last four games.
-- Rays lost twelve of their last sixteen games.
-- Royals lost four of their last six road games.
-- A's lost six of their last eight road games. Mariners lost four of last six games overall.
-- Rangers are 4-6 in their last ten home games.

Totals
-- Over is 7-2-1 in Florida's last ten games.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in Phillies' last eight games.
-- Three of four Lohse starts went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Cincinnati road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Atlanta home games.
-- All six Arizona road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 13-4-1 in last eighteen Dodger games.
-- Three of four Zito starts went over the total.

-- Eight of last ten Angel games went over the total.
-- Seven of nine Baltimore road games went over the total.
-- Over is 9-3 in Cleveland road games.
-- 14 of last 18 Boston games went over the total.
-- Nine of thirteen Texas home games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Meche starts went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Oakland road games stayed under the total.

Umpires
-- StL-Wsh-- Underdog is 2-2 in BWelke games this year.
-- Fla-Chi-- Three of four Knight games stayed under the total.
-- NY-Phil-- Three of four Winters games went over the total.
-- Hst-Atl-- Visitor won three of last four Cuzzi games.
-- Colo-SF-- I have no information on umpire Moser.
-- Az-Milw-- Over is 7-0 in Davis games.
-- Cin-Pitt-- Not enough data to analyze umpire Campos
-- SD-LA-- Three of last four Kellogg games went over the total.

-- LA-NY-- Underdog won first two Tichenor games.
-- Blt-Tor-- Not enough data to analyze umpire Tiller
-- Clev-Det-- Underdog won three of four Barry games.
-- Bos-TB-- Favorite won all four Foster games.
-- KC-Minn-- Underdog is 2-2 in Tschida games.
-- Chi-Tex-- Under is 3-1-1 in Fletcher games this season.
-- A's-Sea-- Three of four Cousins games stayed under the total.

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NHL
Write-Up


Sunday, May 3

NHL Playoffs
Anaheim is 4-3 in playoffs this spring, are much better than normal #8 seed, but Ducks lost eight of its last nine visits to Detroit losing 2-1/5-2/ 3-2 at Detroit in this year's series. Detroit scored 21 goals in sweeping first five playoff games. Six of San Jose's seven playoffs games had five or less goals in them. In last fourteen series games, the home side is 11-4.

Boston is 5-0 in playoffs, 14-2 overall in last 16 games; they've won six in row vs Carolina, winning 4-2/5-1/4-1 at home this season-- four of the five series games this year went over total. Hurricanes are just 4-4 in this spring's playoffs, 2-3 on the road. Bruins scored four goals on 24 shots in Game 1-- they didn't score in 6:00 with man advantage, are now 0-7 on power play in their last three games.

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NBA
Write-Up


Early Game

Sunday, May 3

First round, NBA playoffs
There have been only four ties, 12 lead changes in entire Atlanta-Miami series, even though it is tied in games 3-3; just been six awful games to watch, none decided by less than 10 points. Wade had 41 points in last game, when Heat got 22 points off bench from Beasley-- no one else had more than 11 points for Miami. Take away Hawks' starting guards, and Atlanta shot 15-47 in Game 6. Heat scored 108-107-98 points in series wins, 64-71-91 in series losses.

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NBA
Write-up


Late game

Sunday, May 3

Second round, NBA playoffs
Dallas beat Spurs in five games in first round, winning last three games by 21-9-23 pts winning twice in three games at Alamo; Nuggets waxed New Orleans in five games in its first round series, winning by 31-15-21 and 58 points. Nuggets were 4-0 vs Dallas this year, with three of wins by three or less points--last three games stayed under total. Mavericks lost their visits to DEnver this season, 108-105/99-97.

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