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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 04:17 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Friday, July 17

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The White Sox play host to the Orioles, the Astros take on the Dodgers, and the Cardinals get a visit from the Diamondbacks.

Colliding in the Junior Circuit . . .

Chicago's John Danks (7-6, 3.91 ERA) will take the mound on Friday night as his team begins their second-half schedule at home against the Orioles and Jason Berken (1-6, 5.87 ERA). Lefthander Danks had to settle for a no-decision last time out, surrendering four earned runs on four hits over 5 2-3 innings of work against the Twins. Righthander Berken gave up two earned runs over 5 2-3 innings vs. the Blue Jays last time out, and Baltimore has lost his last four starts.

Also on the American League schedule for Friday: Seattle at Cleveland, Detroit at the Yankees, Boston at Toronto, Minnesota at Texas, the Angels at Oakland, and Tampa Bay at Kansas City. James Shields (6-6, 3.42 ERA) will get the ball for the Rays in that contest; the righthander took a no-decision against the A's (three earned runs over 6 1-3 innings) last time out. Zack Greinke (10-5, 2.12 ERA) will try to end his two-game losing skid when he hits the hill for the Royals.

Clashing in the Senior Circuit . . .

It'll be Roy Oswalt (5-4, 3.85 ERA) vs. Chad Billingsley (9-4, 3.38 ERA) when the Astros continue their road series against the Dodgers on Friday night. Righthander Oswalt is 2-0 with a no-decision in his last three trips to the mound, surrendering just five earned runs over 23 innings of work. Righthander Billingsley hasn't picked up a win since beating Texas in interleague play on June 14, but he's given up three or fewer earned runs in seven of his last 10 outings.

Rounding out the National League schedule for Friday: San Francisco at Pittsburgh, the Cubs at Washington, Philadelphia at Florida, Milwaukee at Cincinnati, the Mets at Atlanta, Colorado at San Diego, and Arizona at St. Louis. The Diamondbacks will turn to Jon Garland (5-8, 4.53 ERA) on Friday night, with the team 2-0 in his last two outings. Chris Carpenter (7-3, 2.47 ERA) is slated to start for the Cards, and he's also picked up a victory in each of his last two starts.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The Canadian Football League offers up a single game on Friday night, with Toronto at Calgary. The Argonauts were tagged with their first loss of the season last time out, falling 46-36 to Saskatchewan; Toronto is 1-1 both straight-up and against-the-spread. The Stampeders have fallen to both the Alouettes and Blue Bombers this year, and they're 0-2 SU and ATS. Oddsmakers have the Stamps listed as 7-point home favorites for Friday night, with the total sitting at 55 points.

Finally, the WNBA gets back on the court on Friday night with Connecticut at San Antonio, Seattle at Sacramento, and Atlanta at Indiana. The Fever are riding a 10-game winning streak into their matchup with the Dream, knocking off Chicago 84-74 on Wednesday night to extend that stretch to double digits. Tammy Sutton-Brown poured in 22 points for the Fever, while Ebony Hoffman added 18 points. Atlanta also won Wednesday night, beating Minnesota 91-77 in a road matchup.

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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 04:20 AM

CFL
Dunkel Index

FRIDAY, JULY 17

Game 403-404: Toronto at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 105.289; Calgary 108.944
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 3 1/2; 53 1/2
Vegas Line: Calgary by 7 1/2; 55
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+7 1/2); Under

SATURDAY, JULY 18

Game 405-406: Montreal at Saskatchewan
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 121.326; Saskatchewan 112.910
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 8 1/2; 64
Vegas Line: Montreal by 4 1/2; 57 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-4 1/2); Over

Game 407-408: Winnipeg at Hamilton
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 110.398; Hamilton 103.238
Dunkel Line: Winnipeg by 7; 56 1/2
Vegas Line: Winnipeg by 1; 54
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (-1); Over

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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 04:20 AM

CFL
Long Sheet

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Friday, July 17

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TORONTO (1 - 1) at CALGARY (0 - 2) - 7/17/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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Saturday, July 18

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MONTREAL (2 - 0) at SASKATCHEWAN (2 - 0) - 7/18/2009, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 128-97 ATS (+21.3 Units) in all games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 128-97 ATS (+21.3 Units) in all lined games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 86-52 ATS (+28.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 117-87 ATS (+21.3 Units) in games played on turf since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in July games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-1 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-1 straight up against MONTREAL 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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WINNIPEG (1 - 1) at HAMILTON (1 - 1) - 7/18/2009, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 5-2 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 6-1 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 04:21 AM

CFL
Write-up

Week 3 CFL games

Friday, July 17

Toronto (1-1) @ Calgary (0-2)-- Not much defense for Stampeders this year, giving up 40 points at home to Montreal, 42 at Winnipeg a week ago, when they also had 14 penalties for 132 yards- they have given up 319 rushing yards in two games. Argos were down 37-13 at half in home loss to Roughriders last week- they had 17 penalties for 141 yards.

Saturday, July 18

Montreal (2-0) @ Saskatchewan (2-0)-- High-powered Alouettes scored 40-50 points in their first two games, completing 24-32 passes in both games (255-339 yards), while running ball for 294 yards. Riders are also 2-0, with 11 takeaways which offset their eight turnovers--they've been called for 21 penalties in two games-- they let up in 2nd half last week.

Winnipeg (1-1) @ Hamilton (1-1)-- Bombers have 305 rushing yards so far in two games, but they've completed less than half their passes both games, with former Louisville QB Lefors under center. TiCats got waxed at home by Toronto in opener, then went out west and shocked Lions as 13-point underdog. Favorites are 2-6 vs spread in CFL this season.

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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 04:21 AM

CFL

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Trend Report
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Friday, July 17

9:00 PM
TORONTO vs. CALGARY
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Calgary
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Saturday, July 18

3:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Montreal is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Montreal is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Montreal
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal

6:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. HAMILTON
Winnipeg is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Winnipeg is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Hamilton is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
Hamilton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg

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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 04:22 AM

CFL

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Canadian bacon: CFL Week 3 preview and picks
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Friday, July 17

Toronto Argonauts (1-1) at Calgary Stampeders (0-2) -7.5, 55

The Stampeders have been atrocious so far this season. Their offense has struggled, but should get back on track against the weakest defense in the East.

Expect the Argos to take advantage of Calgary’s difficulties containing the running game. The Stampeders are dead last in the CFL in stopping the run.

The Alouettes and the Blue Bombers piled up 319 yards on the ground against the Stamps in the first two games of 2009. Jamal Robertson, Toronto’s lead running back, gained 214 yards rushing in two games, averaging close to nine yards per carry.

Despite all that, I’m still picking the home side. I can’t see a Calgary team this talented starting the campaign 0-3.

Pick: Calgary

Saturday, July 18

Montreal Alouettes (2-0) at Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-0) +4.5, 57.5

The only two unbeaten teams left in the CFL face each other Saturday afternoon in Regina. The Roughriders won their first two against the Lions and the Argonauts, but neither opponent has legitimate Grey Cup hopes for 2009.

The Als, on the other hand, rolled over the two West foes who are considered real contenders. Montreal showed it still has one of the deadliest offenses in the CFL and a much more efficient defence than last season. Running back Wes Cates, who missed the Riders’ first two games recovering from offseason shoulder injury, will probably be in the lineup. Hugh Charles filled in admirably in his absence, but Saskatchewan is a better team when Cates is on the backfield.

The Roughriders are always tough to beat in Regina, but I think Montreal is good enough to win and cover the number.

Pick: Montreal

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-1) at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1-1) +1, 54

A Winnipeg scout was ejected on Tuesday after being caught taking notes during Hamilton’s practice. The news has created a Spygate-like controversy north of the border. But honestly, who wants to spy on the Ticats?

This will be a running back showdown between Winnipeg’s Fred Reid and CFL Offensive player of the week DeAndra’ Cobb. The Tiger-Cats will have more difficulty stopping Reid than Winnipeg will against Cobb. MLB Barrin Simpson and LB Siddeeq Shabazz have been impressive and Winnipeg’s defense already has eight takeaways after two games.

Pick: Winnipeg

Last week: 1-3

Season: 3-5

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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 09:46 AM

CFL
Dunkel Index

Update on today's game

Toronto at Calgary

The Argonauts look to take advantage of a Calgary team that is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 July games. Toronto is the pick (+7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Stampeders favored by just 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+7 1/2).

FRIDAY, JULY 17

Game 403-404: Toronto at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 105.289; Calgary 108.944
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 3 1/2; 53 1/2
Vegas Line: Calgary by 7 1/2; 55
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+7 1/2); Under

**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 09:53 AM

MLB
Baseball Today

SCOREBOARD

Friday, July 17

Houston at L.A. Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EDT). Chad Billingsley (9-4) goes for his 10th win as the Dodgers host the Astros, who send ace Roy Oswalt (5-4) to the mound.

STARS

Thursday

-Ryan Howard and Raul Ibanez, Phillies. Howard hit his 200th career home run and Ibanez homered twice in Philadelphia's 4-0 win at Florida.

-Chipper Jones, Braves, hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning of a 5-3 victory over the New York Mets.

-Prince Fielder, Brewers, hit a three-run homer to lead Milwaukee to a 9-6 victory at Cincinnati.

-Derrek Lee, Cubs, had three hits, including a homer, in Chicago's 6-2 win at Washington.

-Clint Barmes and Seth Smith, Rockies. Barmes hit a three-run homer and Smith added a two-run shot to lead Colorado to a 10-1 victory over San Diego.

WELCOME BACK TO MANNYWOOD

Slugger Manny Ramirez played at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night for the first time since the end of his 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy. Ramirez arrived about five hours before the team opened a 10-game homestand against Houston. He finished 1 for 4 in the Dodgers' 3-0 loss.

SLUGGING 200

Ryan Howard hit his 200th career home run, reaching the milestone in fewer games than any player in major league history. The Phillies' slugger achieved the feat in his 658th game, hitting his 23rd homer of the season in the sixth inning of Philadelphia's 4-0 win at Florida. Ralph Kiner was previously the fastest player to reach 200 home runs. He did it in 706 games.

STRONG STARTS

The Phillies' Jamie Moyer allowed one hit in seven innings of a 4-0 win at Florida. The veteran left-hander walked one and struck out four to improve to 13-2 in his career against the Marlins. ... The Indians' Cliff Lee pitched a nine-hitter in a 4-1 victory over Seattle for his second complete game of the season. The left-hander hadn't won since a three-hit shutout against St. Louis on June 14, a game in which he took a no-hitter into the eighth inning.

ROGER WHO?

Former Houston-area gym owner Kelly Blair says he never supplied Roger Clemens with performance-enhancing drugs and is looking forward to meeting with a grand jury investigating whether Clemens lied to Congress. Blair said Thursday night that he's never met Clemens, any members of the Clemens' family or anyone representing the former pitcher. Blair, who received a subpoena on Tuesday and will testify before a grand jury in Washington on Aug. 4, is the former owner of 1-on-1 Elite Personal Fitness in Pasadena.

A'S BEATER

The Angels' Ervin Santana ended a three-start losing streak with a 6-2 win over the Athletics and improved his record to 10-1 with a 1.34 ERA against Oakland.

SIGNING

The Cubs signed former Toronto closer B.J. Ryan to a minor league deal. Released by the Blue Jays earlier this month, the 33-year-old Ryan will first report to the Cubs' spring training complex in Mesa, Ariz. If all goes well, he'll join Triple-A Iowa.

ON THE MEND

Padres right-hander Jake Peavy had a protective boot removed from his right ankle and will begin a rehabilitation program. Peavy, who has been on the 15-day disabled list since June 13 with a strained tendon in the ankle, threw for the first time since going on the DL and said that he feels well.

MOVING

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies plan to move their spring training operations to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Phoenix in 2011. Under terms of an agreement announced Thursday, the tribe has agreed to build an 11,000-seat ballpark and a complex that includes 12 practice fields, training facilities and offices. It is believed to be the first major league spring training facility on tribal land. The deal is for 25 years with options to extend the pact.

TAKING ANOTHER LOOK

Brewers right-hander Dave Bush was sent for another medical exam after a poor showing in his latest rehabilitation start. Bush has been on the disabled list since June 23 with a small tear in his right triceps. He made his second medical rehab start on Wednesday for Double-A Huntsville and gave up six hits and five runs in only three innings, struggling to throw strikes. The Brewers decided on Thursday to have him checked again.

SEEING GEORGE

New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner spent three hours in his office at the team's spring training complex in Tampa, Fla., and said he was feeling well. Steinbrenner, who celebrated his 79th birthday on July 4, has kept a low profile since turning over the daily operations of the Yankees to his sons, Hank and Hal, almost two years ago.

BATTER UP IN THE HOLY LAND?

Israeli baseball authorities say they've reached a deal giving a group of American businessmen a two-year option to operate a pro league in Israel. The group is headed by Marvin Goldklang, a minority owner of the New York Yankees, and Jeff Rosen, an American businessman who owns the Haifa Heat in Israel's pro basketball league. Israeli baseball official Nathan Pomerantz says the Americans are conducting "due diligence'' on the venture. He hopes the league will be ready for play in 2010 or 2011. The announcement comes two years after a separate group of Americans tried to bring professional baseball to Israel. The Israel Baseball League folded after one season.

SPEAKING

"There's positives to take out of it but at the end of the day we're not here to just get positives. They're paying us stinking boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games and we've got to be better. We're not going to make this ship right in three hours.'' - Nationals catcher Josh Bard after Washington lost its first game under Jim Riggleman, 6-2 to the Cubs.

SEASONS

July 17

1924 - Jesse Haines of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a 5-0 no-hitter against the Boston Braves.

1936 - Carl Hubbell's 24-game winning streak over two years began as he beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on five hits.

1941 - Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak of 56 games was stopped by Al Smith and Jim Bagby of the Indians before 67,000 at Cleveland. The Yankees still won, 4-3.

1969 - Jim Kaat, Gold Glove winner for seven straight years, was charged with three errors, leading to three unearned runs against the Chicago White Sox. Nevertheless, he won the game at Minnesota 8-5.

1974 - Bob Gibson struck out Cesar Geronimo of the Reds in the second inning to become the second pitcher in major league history to record 3,000 strikeouts. Cincinnati beat St. Louis, 6-4.

1978 - Doc Medich of the Texas Rangers saved the life of a 61-year-old fan who had a heart attack just before a scheduled game at Baltimore. Medich, a medical student, administered heart massage until help arrived.

1987 - Don Mattingly became the first AL player to hit at least one home run in each of seven consecutive games as the New York Yankees disposed of the Texas Rangers 8-4.

1990 - Minnesota became the first team in major league history to pull off two triple plays in one game, but still lost 1-0 to Boston.

2000 - St. Louis rookie outfielder Chris Richard hit the first major league pitch he saw for a homer in an 8-3 win over Minnesota.

2007 - Ryan Garko hit a game-tying pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning and singled home the winning run in the 11th to give Cleveland a 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox.

Today's birthdays: Adam Lind 26; Jason Jennings 31.

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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 09:54 AM

MLB
This Day in Baseball

On July 17 in Baseball History...

1924 - Jesse Haines of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a no-hitter, beating the Boston Braves 5-0.

1936 - Carl Hubbell's 24-game winning streak over two years began as he defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on five hits.

1941 - Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak of 56 games was stopped by Al Smith and Jim Bagby of the Indians before 67,000 at Cleveland. The Yankees still won, 4-3.

1969 - Jim Kaat, Gold Glove winner for seven straight years, made three errors, leading to three unearned runs against the Chicago White Sox. He won the game at Minnesota, 8-5.

1974 - Bob Gibson became the second pitcher in Major League history to record 3,000 strikeouts.

1978 - Doc Medich of the Texas Rangers saved the life of a 61-year-old fan who had a heart attack before a game at Baltimore. Medich, a medical student, administered heart massage until help arrived.

1987 - Don Mattingly became the first American League player to hit at least one home run in each of seven consecutive games as the Yankees beat Texas 8-4.

1990 - Minnesota became the first team in Major League history to pull off two triple plays in one game, but it wasn't enough as the Red Sox won 1-0.

2000 - St. Louis rookie Chris Richard hit the first Major League pitch he saw for a homer in an 8-3 win over Minnesota.

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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 10:13 AM

Len’s Top Five

Friday, July 17

Len's Top 5

TGIF everyone, here's my Top 5 for July 17, 2009 from Len Berman Sports.

1. Quick Hits

What's more surprising after the first round of the British Open? Soon to be 60-year old Tom Watson shooting 5-under, or Tiger Woods not breaking par (1-over) on a beautiful summer day in Scotland? The weather got much more Scottish for the start of the second round today, and scores were all over the place.

The second half of the baseball season is underway. As expected Manny Ramirez got treated like royalty coming back from his drug suspension in L.A. He laughed, "This is my town." He went 1-4 as the Dodgers lost to Houston 3-0.

The great David Beckham played at Giants Stadium last night and the fans mostly yawned. His team won, but empty seats abounded. I guess he's not the "American soccer savior" after all.

2. Kiss and Tell

Wow, I can hear it now. Tennis player Richard Gasquet got cleared of his drug suspension. They bought his story that the cocaine in his body came from kissing a babe at a nightclub. What next, all the baseball players somehow got tainted by exchanging bodily fluids with steroid crazed groupies?

3. Teddy Ballgame

I caught HBO's Ted Williams documentary. His prickliness with the Boston media was legendary. I got to interview him several times long after his playing days. He was the best interview.....ever. Forceful, insightful, colorful, and when he talked about hitting, mesmerizing. That's how I'll remember him. Too bad his kids screwed things up so badly after he died fighting over his remains.

4. Friday Mailbag

When I pointed out that Mark McGwire was persona non grata at the All Star Game in St. Louis, A.B. tweeted: "Yeah but they still have the Big Mac sign in the stadium."
Editor's Note: They also still have Mark McGwire highway. Selective memory.

R.K. suggests that Mariano Rivera's record for 4 All Star saves may never be broken. After all, he had to be picked by 4 different managers, with 4 different leads, to be the closer.
Editor's Note: Can't argue with that.

D.R. sounded bored this week. "The day after the MLB All Star game, is Vacuum Day, the one day of every year when there are no sports: no baseball, football, hockey or basketball.
Editor's Note: Maybe that's a good thing. (Christmas Eve is another.)

B.L. noted: "Woody Hayes did have a bit of a temper, and yes he was a little too liberal with the use of his hands, but as a 1969 OSU graduate I am proud to say that we covered every football game's spread my senior year."
Editor's Note: You certainly have your priorities in order.

5. Genius of the Week

A 13-year old Polish girl got home from her Egyptian vacation with a souvenir. She was pregnant. Her mom says she didn't meet any boys on vaco, so she decided that her daughter got pregnant thanks to some stray sperm floating around the hotel pool. Naturally, she's suing the hotel. Is that what they mean by water boarding?

Happy Birthday: Trots. 4-time Islander Stanley Cup Champ Bryan Trottier. 53.

Bonus Birthday: Funny lady Phyllis Diller. 92.

Today in Sports: The Bronx Zoo. Reggie Jackson refuses to bunt so Yankee manager Billy Martin suspends him. Good times. 1978.

Bonus Event: The left coast version. Disneyland opens. 1955.

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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 10:16 AM

MLB
Dunkel Index

Arizona at St. Louis
The Cardinals look to build on their 19-2 record in Chris Carpenter's last 21 home starts as a favorite of -200 or greater. St. Louis is the pick (-240) according to Dunkel, which has the Cards favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-240). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JULY 17

Game 951-952: Chicago Cubs at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Zambrano) 15.524; Washington (Stammen) 14.179
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-140); Over

Game 953-954: San Francisco at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 14.795; Pittsburgh (Maholm) 14.313
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-140); Over

Game 955-956: Milwaukee at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Suppan) 13.632; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.041
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-120); 10
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-120); Under

Game 957-958: Philadelphia at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.333; Florida (Nolasco) 14.666
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-125); Under

Game 959-960: NY Mets at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Pelfrey) 14.793; Atlanta (Jurrjens) 14.403
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+180); Under

Game 961-962: Arizona at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Garland) 15.471; St. Louis (Carpenter) 16.629
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-240); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-240); Over

Game 963-964: Colorado at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jimenez) 15.030; San Diego (Geer) 15.247
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Colorado (-155); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+145); Over

Game 965-966: Houston at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Oswalt) 15.015; LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 15.860
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-160); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-160); Under

Game 967-968: Seattle at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 14.549; Cleveland (Ohka) 15.469
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+145); Under

Game 969-970: Boston at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 16.134; Toronto (Romero) 15.065
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+120); Under

Game 971-972: Detroit at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (French) 15.246; NY Yankees (Burnett) 16.454
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-205); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-205); Over

Game 973-974: Minnesota at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Perkins) 15.728; Texas (Padilla) 16.783
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-125); 11
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-125); Over

Game 975-976: Tampa Bay at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 14.713; Kansas City (Bannister) 14.049
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+110); Under

Game 977-978: Baltimore at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Berken) 15.544; White Sox (Danks) 14.416
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 979-980: LA Angels at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Saunders) 16.045; Oakland (Cahill) 16.557
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+110); Under

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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 10:28 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

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Friday, July 17
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CHICAGO CUBS (44 - 43) at WASHINGTON (26 - 62) - 7:05 PM
CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R) vs. SCOTT OLSEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 487-513 (-118.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 497-472 (-104.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-43 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-25 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-43 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
ZAMBRANO is 67-44 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 26-59 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-45 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-45 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-43 (-22.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-37 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-62 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-53 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-27 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 21-46 (-21.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-28 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.

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

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 6-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.162.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.2 units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
OLSEN is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.354.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (49 - 39) at PITTSBURGH (38 - 50) - 7:05 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 366-346 (+39.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 257-269 (+32.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-39 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-39 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-25 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-15 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-17 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-40 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

TIM LINCECUM vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LINCECUM is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MAHOLM is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (46 - 43) at CINCINNATI (42 - 46) - 7:10 PM
JEFF SUPPAN (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 26-19 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-22 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-24 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SUPPAN is 17-11 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SUPPAN is 27-12 (+17.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SUPPAN is 17-11 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SUPPAN is 12-4 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SUPPAN is 11-4 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 43-56 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 6-3 (+2.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SUPPAN is 4-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.67 and a WHIP of 1.446.
His team's record is 9-7 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-9. (-5.2 units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ARROYO is 8-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.25 and a WHIP of 1.374.
His team's record is 9-6 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.9 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (49 - 38) at FLORIDA (46 - 45) - 7:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 130-122 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 76-56 (+27.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 19-11 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 126-117 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 21-12 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 67-55 (+19.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 62-62 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 253-267 (+45.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NOLASCO is 30-18 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 17-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 28-18 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 23-13 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 17-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 152-111 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-11 (+10.4 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-15 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 86-72 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-20 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-12 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-12 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-10 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-18 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-9 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-19 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 6-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-2 (+2.4 Units) against FLORIDA this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HAMELS is 2-4 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.212.
His team's record is 2-6 (-8.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+3.5 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
NOLASCO is 4-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.05 and a WHIP of 1.122.
His team's record is 4-2 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

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NY METS (42 - 46) at ATLANTA (44 - 45) - 7:35 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. JAIR JURRJENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 131-119 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 131-119 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 87-88 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 23-10 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 44-45 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-27 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 12-16 (-9.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 44-45 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 80-91 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-32 (-11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 15-21 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-3 (+0.7 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PELFREY is 2-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.10 and a WHIP of 1.370.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.9 units)

JAIR JURRJENS vs. NY METS since 1997
JURRJENS is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.169.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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ARIZONA (38 - 51) at ST LOUIS (49 - 42) - 8:15 PM
JON GARLAND (R) vs. CHRIS CARPENTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 38-51 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 38-51 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 84-87 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 84-96 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-57 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 135-118 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 135-118 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 94-75 (+16.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
GARLAND is 14-6 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JON GARLAND vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GARLAND is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 10.38 and a WHIP of 2.422.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

CHRIS CARPENTER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CARPENTER is 3-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 1.085.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

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COLORADO (48 - 41) at SAN DIEGO (36 - 53) - 10:05 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. JOSH GEER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 49-113 (-50.8 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 44-63 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 21-31 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 7-20 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 21-31 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 11-18 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 48-41 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 25-22 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 48-41 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 156-141 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 35-27 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 120-99 (+17.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 99-151 (-48.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 11-27 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-21 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 99-151 (-48.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 68-112 (-40.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 18-34 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 59-90 (-28.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 38-71 (-28.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-3 (+2.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
JIMENEZ is 3-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.089.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.4 units)

JOSH GEER vs. COLORADO since 1997
GEER is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.28 and a WHIP of 1.216.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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HOUSTON (45 - 44) at LA DODGERS (56 - 33) - 10:10 PM
ROY OSWALT (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 56-33 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 56-33 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 41-23 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 39-22 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 23-9 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 131-119 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 60-63 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 127-117 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 95-89 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 70-60 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-60 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-15 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OSWALT is 42-17 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 (+3.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

ROY OSWALT vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
OSWALT is 5-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.257.
His team's record is 6-2 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.2 units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 3-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 1.107.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

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SEATTLE (46 - 43) at CLEVELAND (36 - 54) - 7:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. DAVID HUFF (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 2-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.517.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

DAVID HUFF vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (54 - 34) at TORONTO (44 - 46) - 7:07 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. RICKY ROMERO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 12-25 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
BUCHHOLZ is 3-12 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 1-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 1-10 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 32-17 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ROMERO is 7-1 (+7.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 22-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 70-36 (+23.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-19 (-11.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+1.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 0-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.551.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

RICKY ROMERO vs. BOSTON since 1997
ROMERO is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 2.750.
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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DETROIT (48 - 39) at NY YANKEES (51 - 37) - 7:05 PM
LUKE FRENCH (L) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 122-127 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 76-84 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 78-95 (-31.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 80-47 (+18.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 46-31 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 44-35 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

LUKE FRENCH vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

A.J. BURNETT vs. DETROIT since 1997
BURNETT is 3-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 8.03 and a WHIP of 1.744.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

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MINNESOTA (45 - 44) at TEXAS (48 - 39) - 8:05 PM
GLEN PERKINS (L) vs. VICENTE PADILLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 48-39 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 115-92 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 47-37 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 36-26 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 41-25 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 65-57 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PADILLA is 29-15 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 25-15 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 19-12 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 15-7 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 11-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 91-74 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

GLEN PERKINS vs. TEXAS since 1997
PERKINS is 2-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 1.46 and a WHIP of 0.973.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

VICENTE PADILLA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PADILLA is 3-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.168.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (48 - 41) at KANSAS CITY (37 - 51) - 8:10 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
TAMPA BAY (48 - 41) at KANSAS CITY (37 - 51)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 4-13 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 76-85 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 153-114 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 29-11 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 110-67 (+36.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 37-51 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 11-28 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 39-51 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 64-94 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 19-31 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SHIELDS is 5-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GREINKE is 0-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.399.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

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BALTIMORE (40 - 48) at CHI WHITE SOX (45 - 43) - 8:11 PM
JASON BERKEN (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

JASON BERKEN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN DANKS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DANKS is 2-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.099.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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LA ANGELS (50 - 37) at OAKLAND (37 - 50) - 10:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 50-37 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 68-36 (+26.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 74-51 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 27-10 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 190-140 (+42.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 47-31 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 54-38 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 101-74 (+17.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 16-10 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 38-21 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 35-15 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 16-4 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 21-11 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 34-13 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 26-12 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 22-41 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-79 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-45 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 14-32 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-2 (+2.2 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SAUNDERS is 7-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.355.
His team's record is 8-3 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.4 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
CAHILL is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 2.000.
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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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 10:45 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, July 17

National League

CHICAGO CUBS at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
ZAMBRANO: 38-19 TSR AWAY when the total is 8.5 to 10
OLSEN: WAS 9-28 in July

SAN FRANCISCO at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
LINCECUM: 31-14 TSR when the total is 7 to 8.5
MAHOLM: PIT 8-26 after 3+ consecutive road games

MILWAUKEE at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
SUPPAN: 12-5 TSR as a road underdog of +100 to +150
ARROYO: 20-6 UNDER when working on 5 or 6 days rest

PHILADELPHIA at FLORIDA, 7:10 PM ET
HAMELS: PHI 18-9 AWAY when the money line is +125 to -125
NOLASCO: FLA 6-14 at home on Friday

NY METS at ATLANTA, 7:35 PM ET
PELFREY: 9-3 TSR as a road underdog
JURRJENS: ATL 2-9 after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7

ARIZONA at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
GARLAND: ARI 8-17 after having won 2 of their last 3
CARPENTER: STL 25-16 OVER when the total is 7 to 8.5

COLORADO at SAN DIEGO, 10:05 PM ET
JIMENEZ: COL 11-3 after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8
GEER: SD 5-18 after a loss by 4+ runs

HOUSTON at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
OSWALT: HOU 17-7 against NL West
BILLINGSLEY: LAD 53-35 OVER as a favorite of -150 or more

American League

SEATTLE at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
HERNANDEZ: 8-2 TSR in road games
HUFF: CLE 3-11 after allowing 2 runs or less

BOSTON at TORONTO, 7:07 PM ET
BUCHHOLZ: BOS 10-4 as an underdog
ROMERO: TOR 9-19 against division opponents

DETROIT at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
FRENCH: DET 42-29 when the total is 8.5 to 10
BURNETT: NYY 0-5 after 4+ consecutive overs

MINNESOTA at TEXAS, 8:05 PM ET
PERKINS: MIN 7-23 AWAY after scoring 12+ runs
PADILLA: TEX 19-9 after having lost 2 of their last 3

TAMPA BAY at KANSAS CITY, 8:10 PM ET
SHIELDS: TB 29-11 when playing on Friday
GREINKE: KC 11-28 when playing on Friday

BALTIMORE at CHI WHITE SOX, 8:11 PM ET
BERKEN: 2-7 TSR in all games
DANKS: CHW 10-4 UNDER after allowing 8+ runs

LA ANGELS at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
SAUNDERS: 16-4 TSR when the total is 9 to 9.5
CAHILL: OAK 7-22 after having won 2 of their last 3

TSR = Team Start Record
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**pm530** · 07-17-2009, 10:53 AM

MLB

Friday, July 17

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. WASHINGTON
Chi Cubs are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing Washington
Washington is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing Chi Cubs
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. NY YANKEES
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit's last 14 games
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Detroit

7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PITTSBURGH
San Francisco is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Pittsburgh's last 17 games

7:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. CLEVELAND
No trends available
Cleveland is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
Cleveland is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games

7:07 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games
Toronto is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Boston

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Cincinnati is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. FLORIDA
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Florida
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

7:35 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
NY Mets are 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TEXAS
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Texas is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas's last 10 games when playing Minnesota

8:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. KANSAS CITY
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Kansas City's last 17 games

8:11 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 15-8 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Chi White Sox are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games

8:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. ST. LOUIS
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona

10:05 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
Colorado is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

10:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Oakland is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels

10:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. LA DODGERS
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home

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