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**pm530** · 06-21-2009, 01:42 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Sunday, June 21

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Sprint Cup Series hits the road, the U.S. Open continues at Bethpage, and the Angels host the Dodgers under the lights.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The Brewers and Tigers will both send their aces to the mound on Sunday afternoon when Milwaukee's Yovani Gallardo (7-3, 2.93 ERA) takes on Detroit's Justin Verlander (7-3, 3.39 ERA). Righthander Gallardo is 3-1 with a no-decision over his last five starts, allowing just five earned runs over those 31 1-3 innings of work. Righthander Verlander was tagged with a rare loss in his last trip to the mound, surrendering five earned runs over his four innings against the Cardinals.

The primetime matchup for Sunday has the Dodgers closing out their road series with the Angels, with Clayton Kershaw (3-5, 4.13 ERA) taking on John Lackey (2-2, 6.10 ERA). Lefthander Kershaw held the Athletics scoreless on four hits over 5 2-3 innings of work last time out, but settled for a no-decision in that Angels win. Righthander Lackey bounced back from a rough outing to beat the Giants in his last trip to the mound; Lackey held San Fran to three runs over his seven innings.

Also on MLB's interleague slate for Sunday: the White Sox at Cincinnati, Tampa Bay at the Mets, Baltimore at Philadelphia, Toronto at Washington, Atlanta at Boston, Houston at Minnesota, St. Louis at Kansas City, Cleveland at the Cubs, Oakland at San Diego, Texas at San Francisco, Arizona at Seattle, and the Yankees at Florida. As well, the Pirates close out their series in Colorado, with Paul Maholm (4-3, 4.23 ERA) set to take on Jorge De La Rosa (2-7, 5.81 ERA).

Roaring around the track . . .

Kyle Busch is pegged as the 4/1 Vegas favorite to pick up a Sprint Cup Series victory on Sunday in the Toyota/SaveMart 350 at the Infineon Raceway road course. Busch is the defending champion at this event. Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon, who have combined for seven Infineon victories over the course of their careers, are listed at 6/1 and 7/1 odds, respectively, for Sunday. Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards round out the race's top contenders at 10/1 odds to get the win.

Meanwhile, the Formula 1 circuit will be at Silverstone on Sunday for the 2009 British Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton won this race last season, but it's been all about Jenson Button on the F1 track this year. Button won each of the last four races in Bahrain, Spain, Monaco, and Turkey, and he'll be looking to make it five in a row on Sunday. Sebastien Vettel will start on the pole at Silverstone, with Rubens Barrichello in the second spot, and Button starting from the sixth position.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The U.S. Open continues on Sunday, with tournament organizers hoping for clear skies. Ricky Barnes completed the second round on Saturday as the leader; Barnes was 8-under after 36 holes to sit one stroke ahead of Lucas Glover. Mike Weir, who shot a 64 in the first round, ended up with an even-par 70 in the second round. Phil Mickelson went 69-70 over the first two rounds of the tournament, while Tiger Woods followed up a first-round 74 with a 69 in Round 2.

Finally, the WNBA offers up five games on Sunday, with New York at Atlanta, Detroit at Indiana, Sacramento at Los Angeles, San Antonio at Connecticut, and Seattle and Phoenix. The Mercury have been the most profitable team in the league for bettors so far this season, pairing up a 5-1 straight-up record with a 5-1 against-the-spread mark. Phoenix is also a perfect 5-0 ATS at home this year. The Silver Stars have been the worst option so far for bettors; they're at 0-3 ATS.

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**pm530** · 06-21-2009, 04:36 AM

Six-pack for Sunday

-- In their last ten games, Washington Nationals have a 2.88 ERA; they won their last four games, allowing four runs.

-- Albert Pujols has six home runs in his last nine games.

-- 81,454 fans went to the first two Bronx-Florida games, proof that the people of south Florida at least know where the stadium is.

-- Cubs rallied from behind to win for third day in a row, this time in the 13th, scoring two runs off old friend Kerry Wood to win, 6-5.

-- Phillies lost six of their last seven home games.

-- When he starts at USC, Kevin O'Neill will be on his 16th job in the last 31 years, and maybe his toughest one. National writers agree that his hiring is a shock-- his people skills have never been very good.

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Sunday's List of 13: Random thoughts on a soggy Father's Day

13) No team has ever started a baseball season 13-20 in its first 33 home games and gone on to make playoffs; the '09 Phillies are in that boat.

12) Josh Beckett's shutout Saturday was his third in regular season, his first since 2005-- he also has three postseason shutouts.

11) Alexi Ramirez went 4-5 Saturday, with a homer, double, four RBI at Cincinnati; he only saw nine pitches all night, and still got four hits.

10) Carl Crawford could add a hit a week to his average if he became an expert bunter; thats 26 hits a year; in 2007, his last full season, adding a hit a week would have raised his batting average from .310 to ,360.

9) Arizona pitcher Dan Haren is one of the best, but he claims to never have read a book from cover-to-cover; if that is true, how the hell did he get into Pepperdine, which is a pretty good school?

8) Crummy weather flooded clubhouse and lobby at Miller Park, one of baseball's few domed stadiums; supposedly, everything will be OK for the Brewers' next home series, but weather has been awful this spring.

7) Why would the Mets have FOX News' Greta van Susteren throw out the first ball (for the second time) Saturday? She's from Wisconsin, so she probably roots for the Brewers-- are they that desperate for money that they use the ceremonial first pitch as an advertising ploy?

6) I wonder if the Bronx Bombers' head honchos had any idea their new ballpark would be such a bandbox; the outfield walls are shorter-- some of the power alleys are a few feet closer to home plate, but did they have a clue so many HRs would be hit there? There is school of thought that things could change when they take the old stadium down, as far as the wind and all that. Doubt they'll move the fences back next year, though.

5) North Carolina hoop coach Roy Williams was in Omaha to root for the Tar Heels at the College World Series.

4) Butler had two guys make the 19/under team that will play overseas this summer, making Bulldogs early favorite to be best mid-major team in college hoop next winter, especially with Patty Mills headed to NBA.

3) There is new four-team football league starting October 8; they'll play each other twice, for six-game season. Former Buffalo QB JP Losman is going to be Las Vegas' QB, playing for former Giant coach Jim Fassel.

2) NBC shows less live golf than CBS or ABC, choosing to pick good shots from whomever and show them on replay; they've been dealt one lousy hand this weekend with the rain on Long Island- we'll see how they handle what promises to be a very long Sunday of televised golf.

1) Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there. You deserve it.

From: Armadillo

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**pm530** · 06-21-2009, 04:57 AM

MLB

Sunday, June 21

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. DETROIT
Milwaukee is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

1:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CINCINNATI
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Cincinnati is 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cincinnati is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

1:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY METS
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Mets are 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home

1:35 PM
ATLANTA vs. BOSTON
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

1:35 PM
BALTIMORE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore

1:35 PM
TORONTO vs. WASHINGTON
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Toronto is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto

2:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. MINNESOTA
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Houston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

2:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. KANSAS CITY
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis

2:20 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI CUBS
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home

3:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. COLORADO
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

4:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. SAN DIEGO
Oakland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Oakland
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

4:05 PM
TEXAS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
San Francisco is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games

4:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. SEATTLE
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

5:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. FLORIDA
NY Yankees are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Florida
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Florida is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

8:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. LA ANGELS
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
LA Dodgers are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
LA Angels are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games when playing LA Dodgers

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**pm530** · 06-21-2009, 04:59 AM

MLB

Sunday, June 21

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Hot lines: Today’s best MLB bets
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Pittsburgh Pirates at Colorado Rockies (-142, 10.5)

It's getting more expensive for bettors to ride Jim Tracy's Colorado Rockies.

Tracy is 16-5 since taking over for Clint Hurdle, and the Rockies are seen as a different team by handicappers than they were three weeks ago.

In Tracy's debut on May 29, ace Jason Marquis took the mound at Coors Field against San Diego's Chris Young, who was coming off two solid starts. Marquis pitched well and got the win in a 3-0 victory as a -118 favorite.

Marquis went 1-1 with a no-decision in his next three starts before Friday, when he took the mound at Coors Field against Pittsburgh's Russ Ohlendorf, who was coming off two solid starts. Marquis pitched well and got the win in a 7-3 victory, this time as a -158 favorite.

Under Tracy, Colorado is a balanced 8-2 at home and 8-3 on the road. The Rockies have run off three straight wins since their 11-game winning streak ended. Those are signs of a good team.

So is a rise in the price to back them.

Pick: Colorado

Cleveland Indians at Chicago Cubs (-159, NA)

One trend that carried throughout the season is the over in games involving the Cleveland Indians, who hit well and pitch poorly.

Cleveland is third in the majors with 363 runs and last in runs allowed with 369.

In the Indians' last 11 games - all played in Cleveland or Chicago - the over is 7-3-1, with a total average of 11.5 runs.

During that stretch, one game that came up short of the total was a Cliff Lee-Chris Carpenter matchup. Another involved Kansas City Royals ace Zack Greinke.

For the season, the over is 39-28-2 in games involving the Indians. It is not more than five games above the break-even mark for any other team. The over is also 23-10 in Cleveland's road games.

The forecast calls for Sunday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs calls for the wind to be blowing in from left field at Wrigley Field, but only at 6 miles per hour.

Pick: Over

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**pm530** · 06-21-2009, 05:01 AM

MLB

Sunday, June 21

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Gil Meche (Kansas City Royals)

Gil Meche is sometimes forgotten in the Royals rotation after what Zack Greinke has accomplished this season. That diversion could be why the right-hander has quietly built a 2-0 record and an ERA under 1.00 in his past four starts.

Meche hasn’t given up an earned run in his last two outings, most recently pitching a complete-game shutout against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He allowed just four hits and struck out six batters. During this current hot stretch, he has totaled 26 K’s while walking 11 batters.

"The crowd kind of carries you through it." Meche told reporters after Tuesday’s start. "It's kind of funny, I was running out there and the crowd stands up and starts cheering.”

Ricky Romero (Toronto Blue Jays)

No rotation has been bitten harder by the injury bug than the Toronto Blue Jays. However, if Ricky Romero continues to perform at his current level, the Jays may just weather this storm.

The rookie is coming off an impressive display against the defending World Series champs. He went seven innings, giving up three runs on six hits while striking out a career-high nine batters in Toronto’s 8-3 extra-innings win over Philadelphia Tuesday.

While he earned a no-decision in that game, Romero has given up seven earned runs in his last 20 1-3 innings of work for 1-1 record and an ERA just over 3.00. Run support has spoiled many of the left-hander’s gems this season and put a damper on his strikeout-to-walk tally of 20-to-6 in the last three games.

Slumping

Mark Buehrle (Chicago White Sox)

Mark Buehrle has dominated the headlines this past week. However, none of the attention is due to his pitching.

The ChiSox ace has been vocal over two of sports’ biggest issues this week, commenting on Sammy Sosa’s steroid use and Michael Vick’s return to the NFL. Buehrle even got some praise for belting his first-career home run in his most recent start.

What the papers didn’t tell you is that the southpaw gave up four runs – on three home runs – in six innings of work, dropping his record to 0-1 in his past three trips to the mound. The White Sox are 1-2 in those games, watching Buehrle serve up five dingers and post an ERA of 5.75 in that span.

Wandy Rodriguez (Houston Astros)

In a down year for the Astros, Wandy Rodriguez was a ray of hope for bettors. Behind faltering ace Roy Oswalt, the left-hander started the season by helping Houston win seven of his first nine 2009 starts.

Since recording his fifth win of the year on May 20, Rodriguez hasn’t added to that total. In his last five starts, he is 0-4 with an ERA just below 7.00.

His most recent trip to the mound lasted only four innings. Rodriguez surrendered six hits, including three home runs, for six runs to the Texas Rangers.

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**pm530** · 06-21-2009, 05:03 AM

MLB

Sunday, June 21

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Sunday Night Baseball: Dodgers at Angels
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Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels (-126, 8.5)

The City of Angels serves as the backdrop for Sunday night’s MLB on ESPN, where the Angels host the Dodgers in a battle of cross-town rivals.

The Halos send staff ace John Lackey (2-2 6.10 ERA) to the mound against Dodger left hander Clayton Kershaw (3-5 4.13 ERA) in a matchup of two arms that appear to be rounding into form.

Take two

These inter-city rivals squared off earlier this year when the Angels won two of three games at Chavez Ravine, improving to 12-5 in the previous 17 meetings in this series. Prior to the start of this series, the Halos had won seven of the last eight games as a series host.

The Los Angeles Angels were prohibitive favorites to win the American League West but struggled early on. The starting pitching staff has been the main culprit, as they sent a league-high 11 starters to the hill this season.

To make matters worse, the bullpen suffered a major setback when Scot Shields’ season was cut short with a knee injury.

"I wanted to keep playing, but the pain didn't go away at all,” Shields told reporters.

Shields pitched 425 innings between 2004 and 2008, the most of any reliever.

Look out, here we come

The Angels entered the weekend riding a season-high six-game win streak. During the surge they plated 47 runs (7.8 per game) on 78 hits, including 35 extra-base hits (15 home runs) and a .421 batting average with runners in scoring position.

Torii Hunter has been having the best year of his career. The gold glove CF was hitting .321 BA with 16 HR’s and 51 RBI’s and a slugging percentage of .615 prior to the start of this series.

Hunter has filled the void left by Vladimir Guerrero this season. Guerrero was limited to pinch hitting in the series at San Francisco, where he delivered pinch singles in all three games. Guerrero was cleared to begin a throwing program for the first time since suffering a torn pectoral muscle in the spring.

Meanwhile, Dodgers entered the weekend with the majors' best record. They have been in first place in the National League West for 67 consecutive days and held a nine and a half game lead over the San Francisco Giants.

Outfielder Juan Pierre has filled in admirably for Manny Ramirez. But manager Joe Torre realizes the pop in Pierre’s bat (0 HR’s and a .422 slugging percentage) pales in comparison to Ramirez, who is eligible to return from a 50-game suspension on July 3.
Torre said it was possible that Ramirez would start out playing for Class-A Inland Empire next Thursday.

"That's what we're thinking about. Just for the convenience of the whole thing," Torre told the media. "That's still conversational right now. There's nothing been scheduled. We've got to get him back on the field first."

Prior to taking on the Angels, the Dodgers were 23-14 since Manny’s suspension began.

Holding form

While he’s struggled since straining his forearm in the spring, Lackey struck out a season-high 10 batters in seven innings of work and got the win over the Giants Monday. It was his best performance of the season and the Angles are hopeful he has turned the corner.

Lackey is 12-3 in interleague play during his career, the fourth highest win percentage of any pitcher with at least 10 wins in interleague play. Sunday will mark Lackey’s seventh start of the season, only his second at home.

Kershaw scattered four hits over 5 2-3 scoreless innings and struck out eight against Oakland Tuesday. He left with the no-decision, as the Dodgers blew a 2-0 lead in the eighth inning. Kershaw is now winless in his last three starts (0-2).

History says

Lackey is 13-4 with a 2.74 ERA in his 17 career home-team starts in June. He is also 11-3 in his last 14 starts overall in June. On the flip side, Kershaw is 2-4 with a 6.70 ERA in his last six road teams starts, issuing four or more walks in five of those games.

The Angels have had their prayers answered at home on Sundays, winning 15 of the last 16 games.

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**pm530** · 06-21-2009, 05:54 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

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Sunday, June 21
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PITTSBURGH (31 - 36) at COLORADO (34 - 33) - 3:10 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 56-116 (-39.3 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
COLORADO is 14-4 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
COLORADO is 30-42 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DE LA ROSA is 0-6 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 0-6 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. COLORADO since 1997
MAHOLM is 1-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.440.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.2 units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.563.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (37 - 30) at DETROIT (36 - 31) - 1:05 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 55-108 (-40.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 37-27 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-6 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 70-118 (-49.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
DETROIT is 70-91 (-35.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 110-119 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT 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)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
VERLANDER is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.444.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (31 - 36) at CINCINNATI (34 - 32) - 1:10 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-34 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 114-89 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 77-99 (-30.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 68-90 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.

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

MARK BUEHRLE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BUEHRLE is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.625.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

AARON HARANG vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HARANG is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (35 - 34) at NY METS (34 - 31) - 1:10 PM
JEFF NIEMANN (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 5-15 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 24-10 (+12.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 102-65 (+30.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 140-107 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 42-47 (-34.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 45-53 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PELFREY is 11-18 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 6-12 (-12.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-0 (+1.1 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. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE PELFREY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (32 - 34) at BOSTON (40 - 27) - 1:35 PM
JAIR JURRJENS (R) vs. TIM WAKEFIELD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 46-69 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 103-122 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-24 (-11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 104-124 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 9-0 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BOSTON is 129-74 (+31.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 81-38 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKEFIELD is 27-9 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAKEFIELD is 27-9 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAKEFIELD is 19-4 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 34-17 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-4 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 11-16 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against BOSTON this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JAIR JURRJENS vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 8.62 and a WHIP of 1.851.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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TORONTO (37 - 32) at WASHINGTON (19 - 46) - 1:35 PM
RICKY ROMERO (L) vs. SHAIRON MARTIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 9-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 99-99 (+30.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 57-44 (+19.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 66-42 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
TORONTO is 49-31 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-46 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-22 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-43 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-25 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 11-30 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

RICKY ROMERO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

SHAIRON MARTIS vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (30 - 37) at PHILADELPHIA (36 - 29) - 1:35 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 6-29 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-47 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 72-127 (-38.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 139-102 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-22 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-20 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-14 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-20 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

COLE HAMELS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HAMELS is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 12.60 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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HOUSTON (30 - 35) at MINNESOTA (35 - 34) - 2:10 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. GLEN PERKINS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 22-9 (+11.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 77-41 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-18 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-4 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-6 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 80-45 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 80-48 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-7 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 24-12 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 116-110 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

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

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

GLEN PERKINS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (37 - 31) at KANSAS CITY (29 - 37) - 2:10 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. GIL MECHE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 55-45 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MECHE is 55-35 (+28.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 12-6 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 123-107 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 123-107 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 84-69 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 24-10 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 17-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 20-10 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 13-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 24-10 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 57-86 (-25.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 0.867.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

GIL MECHE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MECHE is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (29 - 40) at CHICAGO CUBS (32 - 31) - 2:20 PM
JEREMY SOWERS (L) vs. RANDY WELLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 29-40 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 9-19 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 29-45 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-34 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 989-1040 (-192.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 532-483 (-110.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 932-956 (-170.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 490-466 (-104.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

JEREMY SOWERS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

RANDY WELLS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (37 - 29) at SAN FRANCISCO (35 - 31) - 4:05 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-12 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-12 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 80-82 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 37-29 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 14-4 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 54-57 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 13-4 (+14.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-27 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

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

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MILLWOOD is 6-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.223.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-1.4 units)

BARRY ZITO vs. TEXAS since 1997
ZITO is 17-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 23-7 (+13.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 19-10. (+7.5 units)

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OAKLAND (29 - 37) at SAN DIEGO (29 - 37) - 4:05 PM
DALLAS BRADEN (L) vs. KEVIN CORREIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 4-16 (-13.4 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-27 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 198-142 (+54.9 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 4-21 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 92-135 (-41.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 15-24 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 49-67 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 92-135 (-41.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 14-29 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.

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

DALLAS BRADEN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

KEVIN CORREIA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
CORREIA is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.452.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (29 - 39) at SEATTLE (33 - 34) - 4:10 PM
DOUG DAVIS (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 29-39 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 13-22 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 29-39 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 77-87 (-24.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 14-3 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 86-124 (-37.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 94-135 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

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

DOUG DAVIS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DAVIS is 2-5 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.33 and a WHIP of 1.548.
His team's record is 2-7 (-5.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (38 - 29) at FLORIDA (33 - 36) - 5:05 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. CHRIS VOLSTAD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SABATHIA is 1-5 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 117-113 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 123-101 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 113-111 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 39-29 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 59-56 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

C.C. SABATHIA vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (44 - 24) at LA ANGELS (36 - 29) - 8:05 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 15-3 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 9-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
LA ANGELS are 42-18 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 33-23 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 45-27 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 65-45 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 36-29 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LACKEY is 11-0 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 44-24 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 44-24 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 19-26 (-19.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-1 (+2.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KERSHAW is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LACKEY is 5-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.53 and a WHIP of 0.925.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.5 units)

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**Udog** · 06-21-2009, 08:50 AM

MLB
Dunkel

LA Dodgers at LA Angels
The Angels are 8-2 in their last 10 interleague games versus teams with a winning record and look to take advantage of a Dodger club (45-24 SU) that is just 1-4 in Clayton Kershaw's last 5 interleague starts. The Angels are the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Angels favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

Game 901-902: Pittsburgh at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Maholm) 16.139; Colorado (De La Rosa) 16.089
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado (-145); 10
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+135); Over

Game 903-904: Milwaukee at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 15.550; Detroit (Verlander) 14.541
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+120); Over

Game 905-906: Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Buehrle) 14.114; Cincinnati (Harang) 14.591
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-130); Over

Game 907-908: Tampa Bay at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Niemann) 16.299; NY Mets (Pelfrey) 15.078
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+105); Under

Game 909-910: Atlanta at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Jurrjens) 15.572; Boston (Wakefield) 15.278
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+130); Under

Game 911-912: Toronto at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Romero) 15.158; Washington (Martis) 16.381
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+110); Under

Game 913-914: Baltimore at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Guthrie) 14.772; Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.457
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-185); 9
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-185); Under

Game 915-916: Houston at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 15.082; Minnesota (Perkins) 15.959
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+120); Over

Game 917-918: St. Louis at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 13.877; Kansas City (Meche) 13.922
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+105); Under

Game 919-920: Cleveland at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Sowers) 14.682; Cubs (Wells) 16.285
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-165); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-165); N/A

Game 921-922: Texas at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Millwood) 15.645; San Francisco (Zito) 14.636
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Texas (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-150); Under

Game 923-924: Oakland at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Braden) 14.148; San Diego (Correia) 14.368
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+120); Over

Game 925-926: Arizona at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Davis) 14.659; Seattle (Hernandez) 15.533
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-185); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-185); Under

Game 927-928: NY Yankees at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 15.279; Florida (Volstad) 16.369
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-180); 9
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+170); Over

Game 929-930: LA Dodgers at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.889; LA Angels (Lackey) 17.131
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-120); Over

**Udog** · 06-21-2009, 09:39 AM

MLB

Sunday, June 21

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Tips and Trends
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Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins [2:10 PM ET]

Astros: Houston is just 5-12 in its last 17 interleague matchups. The Astros have lost seven of their past nine games to Minnesota. Left-hander Wandy Rodriguez does not have a strong interleague mark and is in bad form right now. Rodriguez is 5-6 with a 5.02 EA in 14 interleague starts. Houston is 7-19 in Rodriguez’s last 26 road outings versus a team with a winning record. Rodriguez opened with a 5-2 record and 1.83 ERA during his first nine starts this season. Since then, though, he has dropped four of his last five appearances and has a 6.93 ERA during that span. Rodriguez was whacked around in his last start. He yielded six runs, six hits and five walks in just four innings during a 6-1 loss to the Rangers Tuesday. The Rangers smacked three home runs against him. Lance Berkman is 3-for-30 against American League opponents this season.

The Astros are 5-16 in their last 21 games versus American League Central teams.
The Under is 14-3-1 in Houston’s past 18 interleague matchups.

Key Injuries - Geoff Blum (hamstring) is on the DL

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Twins (-$1.25, O/U 8.5): The Twins have yet to lose an interleague series this season. Minnesota is 8-3 in interleague competition. The Twins have won 11 of the past 12 times in interleague play when home against a left-handed starter. The Twins have won 72 percent (39-15) of their past 54 interleague home contests. Twins starter Glen Perkins is rounding into shape after coming off the DL because of elbow inflammation. Perkins allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings during an 8-2 win against the Pirates in his last start Tuesday. Perkins has never faced the Astros. He is 3-0 with a 3.96 ERA in four career interleague starts. Joe Mauer is batting .417 with 42 RBIs in 45 games since returning from the DL because of kidney surgery. The Twins could be without second baseman Nick Punto. He’s day-to-day with bruised ribs suffered in Saturday night’s loss to the Astros.

The Under has cashed in 16 of Minnesota’s past 23 games.
The Astros-Twins have gone Under in 8 of their last 10 meetings.

Key Injuries - Denard Span (head) is on the DL.
Nick Punto is questionable with bruised ribs.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)

Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels [8:05 PM ET]

Dodgers: The Dodgers have won 12 of their last 17 road games. The Dodgers, however, are not good historically in interleague competition and have struggled through the years playing the Angels on the road. Los Angeles is 14-38 in its last 52 interleague away contests. The Dodgers have lost 20 of their last 27 games on the road against their cross-town rivals, the Angels. The Dodgers are 1-4 in Clayton Kershaw’s past five interleague starts. Kershaw bounced back from his worst start of the season by blanking the Athletics for 5 2/3 innings Tuesday. Kershaw, though, walked three and threw 105 pitches. He did fan eight. In his previous start June 10, Kershaw was roughed up by the Padres in just 2 2/3 innings. He allowed three earned runs on five hits and walked four. The 21-year-old lefty is 0-0 with a 1.80 ERA in one career start versus the Angels.

The Dodgers are 16-5 in the finale of a three-game series.
The Under is 29-13-3 in the Dodgers’ last 45 interleague road games against a right-handed starter.

Key Injuries - Manny Ramirez is suspended.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Angels (-$1.30, O/U 8.5 over -$1.15): Angels starter John Lackey is one of the most successful pitchers in interleague history. The Angels have won 17 of Lackey’s last 22 interleague starts. Lackey has been brilliant versus the Dodgers. He’s 5-1 against them in eight starts with a 1.50 ERA in 54 innings pitched. Lackey received his first win in his last five starts on Monday defeating the Giants on the road, 9-7. Lackey gave up three earned runs in seven innings. He scattered 10 hits and had 10 strikeouts and did not yield a base on balls. He threw 106 pitches, of which 74 were strikes. The Angels had their season-high seven-game winning streak halted Saturday night by the Dodgers. The Angels are 18-7 in their last 25 interleague home contests. The Angels also are 18-7 in Lackey’s past 25 Sunday starts. The under is 16-5-3 in Lackey’s last 24 interleague starts.

The Under is 18-8-1 in umpire Mark Carlson’s last 27 games behind home plate.

Key Injuries - Relief pitcher Scott Shields (knee) is on the DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (OVER - Total of the Day)

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**Udog** · 06-21-2009, 10:04 AM

BOBBY5ACES , StarDust Bum , nature_one , spanky126,

Guys, it might be a while before MLB finishes. I've got all the WNBA stuff ready to go. Would any of you guys like to go ahead and see WNBA now?

**StarDust Bum** · 06-21-2009, 10:05 AM

Sure UDOG.......where do we find it?

**Udog** · 06-21-2009, 10:07 AM

You got it, Bum! I've got it all and will post it right now! Good luck today!

**Udog** · 06-21-2009, 10:10 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Seattle at Phoenix
The Storm take on the Mercury (5-1 SU) look to build on their 10-3 ATS record in their last 13 games against teams with a winning record. Seattle is the pick (+1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Storm favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

Game 601-602: San Antonio at Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 106.991; Connecticut 114.694
Dunkel Line & Total: Connecticut by 7 1/2; 137 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Connecticut by 10; 142 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+10); Under

Game 603-604: New York at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: New York 108.380; Atlanta 113.925
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 5 1/2; 150
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 4 1/2; 148
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-4 1/2); Over

Game 605-606: Detroit at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 114.402; Indiana 114.411
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 135
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 5 1/2; 139 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+5 1/2); Under

Game 607-608: Seattle at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 115.709; Phoenix 113.324
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 2 1/2; 176
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 170
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+1 1/2); Over

Game 609-610: Sacramento at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 113.244; Los Angeles 113.690
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 138 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 4 1/2; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+4 1/2); Under

WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, June 21

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SAN ANTONIO (1 - 2) at CONNECTICUT (2 - 3) - 6/21/2009, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games against Eastern conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (1 - 3) at ATLANTA (3 - 2) - 6/21/2009, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 60-38 ATS (+18.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ATLANTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (1 - 3) at INDIANA (3 - 2) - 6/21/2009, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 7-7 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-5 straight up against INDIANA 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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SEATTLE (4 - 2) at PHOENIX (5 - 1) - 6/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 111-81 ATS (+21.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
PHOENIX is 119-83 ATS (+27.7 Units) in home games since 1997.
PHOENIX is 77-50 ATS (+22.0 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1997.
PHOENIX is 80-56 ATS (+18.4 Units) in home games after a division game since 1997.
SEATTLE is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SACRAMENTO (1 - 4) at LOS ANGELES (1 - 4) - 6/21/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 27-50 ATS (-28.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
SACRAMENTO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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WNBA

Sunday, June 21

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Lady Luck: Today's WNBA best bets
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Atlanta Dream at Connecticut Sun (-7.5, 153)

Atlanta (1-2) dropped its second straight Friday night, 81-73 at Chicago.

After averaging 17.5 points in her first two games back in the league since 2007, Chamique Holdsclaw was held to seven against the Sky.

Top draft pick Angel McCoughtry and Sancho Lyttle, acquired along with Michelle Snow from Houston, are the only two players to score in double figures in each game for coach Marynell Meadors' revamped team.

"Everybody has to remember we're a work in progress," Meadors said. "This is our second year, but we've got a lot of good players who just haven't played together.''

Pick: Connecticut -7.5

Seattle Storm at Chicago Sky (+1, 143)

The Seattle Storm have been the busiest team in the WNBA this season. So far, it hasn't seemed to bother them.

Playing their fifth game in nine days and fourth on the road, the Storm look to continue their hot start and stay unbeaten against the host Chicago Sky on Sunday night.

After suffering its first loss of the season, 73-66 at Indiana on Tuesday night, Seattle (3-1) bounced back to hand Minnesota its first defeat in Friday night's 88-71 road victory. The Storm held the Lynx, the league's top-scoring team at 95.0 points per game, to 10 in the first quarter and never trailed after that.

"They've proven they can score, and they do a good job in transition," said Seattle guard Sue Bird, who had 15 points and nine assists. "Early on, we sent three, four players back at a time. We didn't want them to get off to a good start in transition, especially on their home court because that can really energize a team."

Lauren Jackson led the way with 22 points and a season-high 11 rebounds. After re-signing with the Storm last month, the two-time MVP is second in the league with 22.8 points per game.

She was held to 14 on May 17, 2008 in a season-opening 67-61 home win over the Sky, and Seattle won 70-62 at Chicago on Sept. 4 without Jackson, who missed 13 games due to the Olympics and an ankle injury. The Storm are 6-0 against the Sky in Chicago's three seasons.

Pick: Seattle -1

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**Udog** · 06-21-2009, 10:44 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Sunday, 6/21/2009

National League

PITTSBURGH at COLORADO, 3:10 PM ET
MAHOLM: PIT 9-30 Away after allowing 9+ runs
DE LA ROSA: COL 15-4 in June

Interleague

MILWAUKEE at DETROIT, 1:05 PM ET
GALLARDO: MIL 18-45 revenging BB losses where opp scored 8+ runs
VERLANDER: DET 17-7 in day games

CHI WHITE SOX at CINCINNATI, 1:10 PM ET WGN
BUEHRLE: 17-3 Under when the money line is +125 to -125
HARANG: CIN 19-3 after combined score of 15+ runs last game

TAMPA BAY at NY METS, 1:10 PM ET
NIEMANN: TB 10-20 off BB Road games
PELFREY: NYM 9-1 Under at home off loss

ATLANTA at BOSTON, 1:35 PM ET
JURRJENS: ATL 26-14 Under vs. righties
WAKEFIELD: BOS 9-0 off 5+ home games

TORONTO at WASHINGTON, 1:35 PM ET
ROMERO: TOR 24-34 as road favorite
MARTIS: WASH 15-2 Under in June

BALTIMORE at PHILADELPHIA, 1:35 PM ET
GUTHRIE: BAL 19-10 Over in road games
HAMELS: PHI 1-7 at home in June

HOUSTON at MINNESOTA, 2:10 PM ET
RODRIGUEZ: 17-7 Under when the total is 8.5 to 10
PERKINS: MIN 9-1 Under on Sunday

ST LOUIS at KANSAS CITY, 2:10 PM ET
WAINWRIGHT: 8-0 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
MECHE: 4-11 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150

CLEVELAND at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET
SOWERS: 2-15 TSR as road underdog
WELLS: CUBS 65-32 as a favorite of -125 to -175

TEXAS at SAN FRANCISCO, 4:05 PM ET
MILLWOOD: TEX 16-5 when the total is 7 to 8.5
ZITO: SF 4-13 after a win by 2 runs or less

OAKLAND at SAN DIEGO, 4:05 PM ET
BRADEN: OAK 60-33 Under off an Over
CORREIA: SD 4-22 in Interleague Play

ARIZONA at SEATTLE, 4:10 PM ET
DAVIS: ARI 13-5 Over in June
HERNANDEZ: 14-3 TSR In June

NY YANKEES at FLORIDA, 5:05 PM ET
SABATHIA: 1-5 TSR in day games
VOLSTAD: FLA 0-6 at home off one run win

LA DODGERS at LA ANGELS, 8:05 PM ET ESPN
KERSHAW: Dodgers 2-6 at Angels
LACKEY: 11-0 TSR at home in Interleague Play

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