Friday Trends and Indexes 7/24 (MLB, CFL, Misc.)

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Friday, July 24
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CINCINNATI (44 - 50) at CHICAGO CUBS (48 - 45) - 2:20 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. RANDY WELLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HARANG is 6-17 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 5-17 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 471-551 (+40.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 84-79 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 28-21 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HARANG is 22-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1005-1054 (-191.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 540-488 (-108.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 948-970 (-169.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 490-514 (-116.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 500-472 (-101.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-3 (+1.1 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HARANG is 9-6 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.55 and a WHIP of 1.318.
His team's record is 12-8 (+8.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-9. (+0.7 units)

RANDY WELLS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WELLS is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.199.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (37 - 59) at WASHINGTON (28 - 67) - 7:05 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. GARRETT MOCK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 37-59 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 13-33 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 3-17 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 37-59 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-43 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 19-39 (-19.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 20-38 (-16.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 14-27 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 63-51 (+19.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 81-86 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-13 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-67 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-32 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-32 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-33 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-13 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-64 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-49 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 20-50 (-26.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-47 (-25.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

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

MAT LATOS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

GARRETT MOCK vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (52 - 46) at PHILADELPHIA (54 - 39) - 7:05 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PINEIRO is 7-17 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 54-39 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 153-108 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 112-78 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-19 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 80-59 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-20 (+15.8 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.
PINEIRO is 21-12 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 14-18 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0 (+2.6 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JOEL PINEIRO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
PINEIRO is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.33 and a WHIP of 1.242.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HAPP is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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NY METS (44 - 50) at HOUSTON (49 - 46) - 8:05 PM
JOHAN SANTANA (L) vs. MIKE HAMPTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 133-123 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 11-25 (-18.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 133-123 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 19-31 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SANTANA is 20-24 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 49-46 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 74-54 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 131-119 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 95-88 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 73-61 (+16.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 25-15 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HAMPTON is 89-50 (+29.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMPTON is 53-17 (+28.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMPTON is 32-15 (+18.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 23-11 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
SANTANA is 101-43 (+35.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

JOHAN SANTANA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SANTANA is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 0.68 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

MIKE HAMPTON vs. NY METS since 1997
HAMPTON is 9-7 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 13-11 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-18. (-14.5 units)

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ATLANTA (49 - 47) at MILWAUKEE (48 - 47) - 8:05 PM
JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R) vs. MANNY PARRA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 121-137 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-29 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 51-76 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 120-135 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 85-91 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 39-48 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-25 (-8.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
VAZQUEZ is 11-17 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 9-17 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 0-9 (-10.2 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. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 37-26 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 22-10 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
VAZQUEZ is 10-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 9-15 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 7-14 (-11.2 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 2 seasons.
PARRA is 4-11 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PARRA is 17-25 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+1.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 5-7 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.87 and a WHIP of 1.297.
His team's record is 8-7 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-8. (-1.8 units)

MANNY PARRA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PARRA is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 7.94 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (51 - 44) at COLORADO (52 - 43) - 9:10 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CAIN is 12-24 (-13.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 2-12 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 14-29 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 52-43 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 28-10 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 52-43 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 158-143 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 38-29 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 122-101 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 108-94 (+29.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 54-37 (+23.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-44 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-44 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 692-585 (+84.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 92-94 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CAIN is 14-5 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 14-5 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 43-57 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 48-65 (-23.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
CAIN is 7-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.260.
His team's record is 8-7 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-11. (-8.0 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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PITTSBURGH (42 - 53) at ARIZONA (41 - 55) - 9:40 PM
ZACH DUKE (L) vs. YUSMEIRO PETIT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 2-20 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 2-14 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 41-55 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 17-28 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 21-30 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 10-19 (-12.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 74-78 (-35.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 41-55 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 13-21 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 9-17 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 13-27 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

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

ZACH DUKE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DUKE is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.292.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

YUSMEIRO PETIT vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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FLORIDA (49 - 47) at LA DODGERS (61 - 34) - 10:10 PM
JOSH JOHNSON (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 61-34 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 61-34 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 45-24 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 43-23 (+16.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 133-124 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 63-64 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 129-119 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 44-35 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 474-533 (+36.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
FLORIDA is 253-269 (+43.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
JOHNSON is 14-5 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 13-4 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 11-1 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 14-5 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against FLORIDA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOSH JOHNSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
JOHNSON is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 1.786.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. FLORIDA since 1997
KERSHAW is 1-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
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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OAKLAND (40 - 54) at NY YANKEES (58 - 37) - 7:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. JOBA CHAMBERLAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 25-45 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 35-49 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 17-36 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 83-47 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 24-20 (+23.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 8.44 and a WHIP of 1.876.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JOBA CHAMBERLAIN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
CHAMBERLAIN is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (52 - 44) at TORONTO (47 - 49) - 7:07 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 8-16 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
GARZA is 7-15 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 57-47 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HALLADAY is 93-42 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HALLADAY is 110-49 (+36.8 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf since 1997. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 157-117 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 30-11 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 65-45 (+24.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 99-51 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 113-69 (+36.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-1 (+4.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. TORONTO since 1997
GARZA is 4-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 1.112.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+4.8 units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HALLADAY is 11-9 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 17-10 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-11. (+2.5 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (50 - 45) at DETROIT (49 - 44) - 7:05 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. EDDIE BONINE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 28-15 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 47-36 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-45 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 66-48 (+16.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-38 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-25 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 123-132 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 46-60 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 77-86 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 78-98 (-34.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 12-27 (-16.8 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-4 (+0.2 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. DETROIT since 1997
COLON is 8-9 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.30 and a WHIP of 1.647.
His team's record is 11-10 (-6.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-9. (+2.3 units)

EDDIE BONINE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (41 - 53) at BOSTON (55 - 39) - 7:10 PM
BRADLEY BERGESEN (R) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 1-14 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 130-237 (-101.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 79-139 (-41.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-42 (-19.7 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.
BOSTON is 29-9 (+14.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 89-42 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 10-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BOSTON is 16-3 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 143-84 (+30.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 63-30 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 59-23 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 51-17 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BOSTON is 71-38 (+22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-1 (+4.9 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

BRADLEY BERGESEN vs. BOSTON since 1997
BERGESEN is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BRAD PENNY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PENNY is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 24.00 and a WHIP of 3.667.
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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TEXAS (52 - 41) at KANSAS CITY (37 - 57) - 8:10 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 52-41 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 59-64 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 38-30 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 51-39 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 40-28 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 33-27 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 30-20 (+11.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 37-57 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 22-30 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 11-29 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 34-51 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 39-55 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 64-98 (-29.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 19-37 (-18.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 6-18 (-13.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
GREINKE is 25-50 (-24.6 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
FELDMAN is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. TEXAS since 1997
GREINKE is 3-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.5 units)

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MINNESOTA (48 - 48) at LA ANGELS (56 - 38) - 10:05 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 56-38 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 33-11 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 190-141 (+41.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 53-32 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 19-10 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 33-22 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 12-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 94-77 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 22-27 (-17.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 0-6 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LIRIANO is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LACKEY is 6-5 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.196.
His team's record is 7-7 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-7. (-1.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (38 - 58) at SEATTLE (51 - 44) - 10:10 PM
AARON LAFFEY (L) vs. RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 38-58 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-51 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-35 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 9-28 (-21.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-32 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SEATTLE is 51-44 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 25-17 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 48-40 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 72-101 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 21-35 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 241-225 (-72.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

AARON LAFFEY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LAFFEY is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.569.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
ROWLAND-SMITH is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (50 - 45) at DETROIT (49 - 44) - 1:05 PM
JOSE CONTRERAS (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 28-15 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 47-36 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-45 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 66-48 (+16.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-38 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 123-132 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 46-60 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 78-98 (-34.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 59-70 (-20.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 12-27 (-16.8 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.
VERLANDER is 17-24 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-4 (+0.2 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

JOSE CONTRERAS vs. DETROIT since 1997
CONTRERAS is 9-9 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.51 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 13-11 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-10. (+2.9 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 3-9 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.44 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 4-11 (-9.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-4. (+6.5 units)

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MLB
Short Sheet


Friday, July 24

National League

CINCINNATI at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET
HARANG: CIN 15-4 off loss by 4+ runs
WELLS: CHC 11-5 UNDER off win by 4+ runs

SAN DIEGO at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
LATOS: SD 5-21 off loss by 4+ runs
MOCK: WAS 33-16 Under off an Under

ST LOUIS at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
PINEIRO: STL 1-7 revenging BB home losses
HAPP: 8-0 Under 2nd half of season

NY METS at HOUSTON, 8:05 PM ET
SANTANA: 9-1 Under working on 5 or 6 days rest
HAMPTON: HOU 17-7 Under as home underdog

ATLANTA at MILWAUKEE, 8:05 PM ET
VAZQUEZ: 19-8 Under off team loss
PARRA: 4-11 TSR this season

SAN FRANCISCO at COLORADO, 9:10 PM ET
CAIN: 2-12 TSR Away off team win
HAMMEL: COL 61-42 Over at home off an Under

PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
DUKE: PIT 16-4 UNDER after allowing 7+ runs in BB games
PETIT: ARI 9-17 vs. lefties

FLORIDA at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
JOHNSON: 11-1 TSR off team win
KERSHAW: Dodgers 2-5 at home vs. Florida

American League

OAKLAND at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
ANDERSON: OAK 8-3 as a road underdog of +150 to +200
CHAMBERLAIN: NYY 13-0 at home after allowing 4 runs or less 4 straight games

TAMPA BAY at TORONTO, 7:07 PM ET
GARZA: 9-0 Under in road games
HALLADAY: 93-42 TSR in home games

Game 2 CHI WHITE SOX at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
COLON: CWS 39-25 Under vs. righties
BONINE: DET 28-15 at home

BALTIMORE at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
BERGESEN: BAL 1-14 AWAY vs. division
PENNY: BOS 10-1 when playing with a day off

TEXAS at KANSAS CITY, 8:10 PM ET
FELDMAN: TEX 16-7 after a win by 2 runs or less
GREINKE: KC 0-14 off BB games w/ 1 or less extra base hits

MINNESOTA at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET
LIRIANO: MIN 21-8 Under as road underdog
LACKEY: 0-6 TSR at home after 3+ team wins

CLEVELAND at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
LAFFEY: CLE 9-28 after a win
ROWLAND-SMITH: SEA 12-5 after allowing 1 run or less

Write-In Game

Game 1 CHI WHITE SOX at DETROIT, 1:05 PM ET
CONTRERAS: CHW 15-7 Over off an Under
VERLANDER: 4-11 TSR, 5.44 ERA vs. White Sox

TSR = Team Start Record
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MLB


Friday, July 24

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New York Mets at Houston Astros [8:05 PM ET]

Mets (-$1.25 O/U 8): The Mets began this 10-game road excursion by dropping three of four at Atlanta. Things didn’t get any better after that, as the Mets proceeded to lose two of three at Washington. New York’s offense has continued to sputter after the All-Star break, as the club has scored three runs or less in five of its last seven outings. The recent slump has lowered the Mets’ road record to a dismal 19-30. They are also just 10-12 against southpaw starters. Johan Santana (11-7, 2.92 ERA) extended his streak of scoreless innings to 15 last Saturday when he beat the Braves by allowing just five hits and two walks in his seven innings. The victory was his 59th in 76 career decisions after the All-Star break. His career .776 winning percentage after the break is the highest in big league history among pitchers with at least 75 starts after the break. Now he faces an Astros team he has dominated, evidenced by his 0.98 ERA in three career appearances. The Mets are 11-8 in Santana’s 19 starts this season, with the ‘under’ going 13-6.

The Mets are 2-8 in their last 10 road games.

Key Injuries - Alex Cora and Gary Sheffield are both questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (Side of the Day)

Astros: Houston began its current six-game homestand by sweeping a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Astros have allowed three runs or less in five of their last eight games, including registering two shutouts. Houston is 27-23 through its first 50 home contests and 10-11 versus southpaw starters. Carlos Lee has a .313 average, eight strikeouts and three home runs in 32 career at-bats against Santana. Mike Hampton (5-7, 4.63 ERA) began the second half of the season by losing to the Dodgers last Saturday night in a strange game. He allowed seven hits and five runs (four earned) in 5 2/3 innings en route to losing his second consecutive start. However, he retired 12 in a row from the second until the sixth inning and was the victim of poor defense. He's 10-10 in his career against the Mets, his former team, with a 3.10 ERA in 30 games (28 starts). Hampton is 4-0 this season against the Pirates and 1-7 against everyone else. Houston is just 5-11 in Hampton’s first 16 starts, with the ‘under’ going 9-6-1.

The Astros are 9-3 in their last 12 overall outings.

Key Injuries - None

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

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MLB


Friday, July 24

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Weekend MLB cheat sheet
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The second half of the MLB season is officially underway and, like the summer months upon us, the pennant races start to heat up.

As is our custom, let’s focus on the top two series in the American and National League slate this weekend.

Remember, all results are within the series and all pitcher records are ‘team starts’ (the team’s record in games in which the pitcher starts) versus this opponent.

National League

St. Louis Cardinals at Philadelphia Phillies

Most recent series result: Phillies 6-1 in their last seven games (2-0 this season)

Most recent series result at the site: Phillies 4-2 in their last six home games

Key day/month stat: Phillies 18-4 on Sundays; Cardinals 4-9 away on Sundays

Best arm in the series: Phillies’ Moyer 2-0, 0.56 ERA career home

Worst arm in the series: Cardinals’ Wellemeyer 0-3, 7.94 ERA career

Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers

Most recent series result: Brewers are 8-4 in their last 12 games (2-1 this season)

Most recent series result at the site: Brewers are 6-3 in their last nine games at home

Key day/month stat: Brewers 4-0 on Saturdays; Braves 1-7 on Saturdays

Best arm in the series: Braves’ Lowe 4-2, 3.29 career ERA

Worst arm in the series: Braves’ Vazquez 1-3, 7.43 ERA in last four away


American League

Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers

Most recent series result: White Sox are 11-6 in their last 17 games (4-4 this season)

Most recent series result at site: Tigers are 5-3 in their last eight home games (1-1 this season)

Key day/month stat: White Sox are 8-1 Saturdays; Tigers 0-4 Saturdays

Best arm in the series: White Sox’ Floyd 10-1, 3.55 career ERA

Worst arm in the series: Tigers’ Jackson 1-4, 5.72 career ERA

Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels

Most recent series result: Twins are 3-0 in their last three games (3-0 this season)

Most recent series result at the site: Angels are 11-4 in their last 15 games at home

Key day/month stat: Angels are 17-2 at home on Sundays; Twins 6-14 away on Sundays

Best arm in the series: Twins’ Perkins 2-0, 0.56 career ERA

Worst arm in the series: Angels’ Lackey 1-3, 3.85 career ERA

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MLB


Friday, July 24

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With the trade deadline of July 31st rapidly approaching, baseball will continue to define its contenders and pretenders this weekend. In the National League, only one of the three divisions offers a compelling pennant race, the Central, where four teams are separated by two games in the loss column. In the American League, there is significantly more drama, with all three division races much in play. The Central takes center stage again there though over the next three days, with Chicago visiting Detroit for four games. The teams go into the weekend set tied atop the standings. Read on as we look at the action in both leagues’ Central Divisions, and highlight the Top Power Trends you’ll want to consider as you fill out your baseball wagering cards.

The N.L. Central Division is as tight as any in recent memory as we get ready to wrap up the month of July. St. Louis paces the standings but will be hard pressed to hang on to that spot as it visits red-hot Philadelphia this weekend. The defending champs have won 15 of their last 17 games to take control of the East. The Cardinals meanwhile are in the midst of a tough stretch that sees them take on not just one, but three hot teams including Houston and Los Angeles. Philadelphia will be looking to extend a 4-game winning streak over St. Louis dating back to last season.

Speaking of the Astros, they are at home taking on the Mets, having reached a season-high 3-games over .500. Houston comes off a key 3-game sweep of the Cardinals. Meanwhile, things aren’t so rosy in New York, as the Mets are just 7-16 in their last 23 games. Perhaps the only good news for the Mets is that they will be going with Johan Santana in Game 1 of this set, and SANTANA is 23-3 (+16.2 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game.

The other two teams that remain in the thick of the crowded N.L. Central are the Cubs and Brewers. Chicago is back at home this weekend, hosting the fading Reds who are on a prolonged slump of 13-23 since mid-June. Milwaukee is playing nearly as poorly as Cincinnati and is on the verge of falling out of the playoff picture. Thankfully for the Brew Crew, a 7-game homestand, which includes four games vs. Washington, starts on Monday. Before that however, Milwaukee will look to kick start itself against Atlanta this weekend. The Brewers took two of three in Atlanta last month. Keep an eye on the total in that series, as 15 of the last 19 head-to-head meetings have gone under the total.

In the American League, the big series pits Chicago and Detroit from the Motor City. The Sox have climbed back into a first place tie with the Tigers and are riding the momentum of Mark Buehrle’s perfect game on Thursday afternoon. A day-night doubleheader will start this crucial set. Detroit hopes to get back to the pace that saw it win 26 of its first 38 home games. Chicago has climbed back into the race by winning 22 of its last 33 games. In this head-to-head series, Chicago owns the edge, going 27-17 over the last three seasons, including 12-8 in Detroit.

Now, here’s a look at those Top Power Trends you’ll want to make note of as you handicap the weekend’s games.


CINCINNATI at CHICAGO CUBS

CINCINNATI is 23-17 (+9.3 Units) against the money line vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game this season. The average score was CINCINNATI 4.3, OPPONENT 3.9 - (Rating = 1*)

SAN DIEGO at WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON is 15-36 (-19.2 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was WASHINGTON 4.0, OPPONENT 5.2 - (Rating = 1*)


ST LOUIS at PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA is 24-10 (+15.2 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams allowing 4.3 or less runs/game in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was PHILADELPHIA 5.5, OPPONENT 3.7 - (Rating = 1*)


NY METS at HOUSTON

NY METS are 19-31 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. The average score was NY METS 4.1, OPPONENT 5.1 - (Rating = 1*)


ATLANTA at MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE is 30-9 (+18.9 Units) against the money line vs. poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was MILWAUKEE 5.0, OPPONENT 2.9 - (Rating = 1*)


SAN FRANCISCO at COLORADO

COLORADO is 28-10 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in July home games over the last 3 seasons. The average score was COLORADO 7.0, OPPONENT 4.8 - (Rating = 1*)


PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

PITTSBURGH is 13-42 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in road games vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game over the last 3 seasons. The average score was PITTSBURGH 3.6, OPPONENT 5.5 - (Rating = 1*)


FLORIDA at LA DODGERS

FLORIDA is 18-10 (+10.0 Units) against the money line vs. an overused bullpen that pitches more than 3.2 innings per game this season. The average score was FLORIDA 4.7, OPPONENT 4.3 - (Rating = 1*)


OAKLAND at NY YANKEES

OAKLAND is 17-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. The average score was OAKLAND 4.3, OPPONENT 5.0 - (Rating = 1*)


TAMPA BAY at TORONTO

MADDON is 11-39 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in July road games as the manager of TAMPA BAY. The average score was TAMPA BAY 3.4, OPPONENT 6.2 - (Rating = 3*)


CHI WHITE SOX at DETROIT

DETROIT is 12-26 (-15.6 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. The average score was DETROIT 4.5, OPPONENT 5.6 - (Rating = 1*)


BALTIMORE at BOSTON

BALTIMORE is 43-90 (-33.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%) over the last 3 seasons. The average score was BALTIMORE 4.6, OPPONENT 5.9 - (Rating = 1*)


TEXAS at KANSAS CITY

KANSAS CITY is 12-24 (-12.8 Units) against the money line vs. an average bullpen whose ERA is 3.75 to 4.50 this season. The average score was KANSAS CITY 2.9, OPPONENT 4.9 - (Rating = 1*)


MINNESOTA at LA ANGELS

MINNESOTA is 27-47 (-22.7 Units) against the money line vs. AL teams scoring 5.2 or more runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. The average score was MINNESOTA 3.8, OPPONENT 4.6 - (Rating = 1*)


CLEVELAND at SEATTLE

CLEVELAND is 19-32 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. The average score was CLEVELAND 4.8, OPPONENT 5.5 - (Rating = 1*)

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Len’s Top Five


Friday, July 24

Len's Top 5

TGIF everyone, here's my Top 5 for July 24, 2009 from Len Berman Sports.

1. Quick Hits

White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle pitches a perfect game against Tampa Bay. He previously pitched a no-hitter in 2007.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made his first public comments about the rape allegations against him. He called them "reckless and false."

The NFL draft isn't long and boring enough, so the league is expanding it from 2 days to 3 next season.

Can't wait for Rickey Henderson's speech Sunday. He and Jim Rice will be inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Doubles anyone? Roger Federer's wife Mirka gives birth to twin girls in Switzerland.

2. TMI

So we found out yesterday that LeBron James smoked marijuana in high school, former major league pitcher Jim Parque used human growth hormone and Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is a virgin. I'm beginning to think it was better in the old days when all they wrote about was wins and losses. No wait, then what would I have to write about?

3. A Word to the Wise

In Malaysia a husband came home late after watching a soccer game, so his wife stabbed him in the chest. The police chief said she was "very angry." Really? Just consider this a helpful hint to my male readers who don't think twice about coming home late from less honorable pursuits than soccer games.

4. Friday Mailbag

From subscriber E.G. "So the Mets assure Minaya and Manuel that their jobs are safe...looking at the schedule, the Mets are going to California in two weeks...I suggest each man packs light..."
Editor's Note: If you're scoring at home, California is where Willie Randolph got whacked in the middle of the night.

As for the senior citizen softball team on Long Island making a video to teach the Mets how to execute the basics of baseball, R.M. scoffs: "I'm tired of all this senior citizen softball video crap... If there's anything worse than senior citizen politicians on the boob tube looking for attention then its senior citizen softball players starved for attention."
Editor's Note: I take it you're not eligible yet for Medicare?

When I wrote about the first baseball admission costing 50-cents in 1858, J.M. wrote: "Can anything be bought for 50-cents anymore? I'm only 34 but I do remember baseball card packs going for 50-cents. Nowadays that won't even get you in the door of a dollar store."
Editor's Note: The only thing 50 Cent is the rapper.

And when I mentioned the young girl who allegedly got pregnant on vacation swimming in the water at the hotel, JL comments in the Huffington Post: "gives new meaning to 'gene pool.'"

5. Athlete of the Week

He is Ed Platzer of Bowling Green Ohio. 15 years ago he had a hole in one as a righty. Last month he had another one, lefty. He may be the first in golfing history to accomplish the feat. So when it comes to "Athlete of the Week," he's the hands down winner.

Happy Birthday: The All time Home Run Champion******, Barry Bonds. 45.
Bonus Birthday: Jenny from the Block, Jennifer Lopez. 40.

Today in Sports: (Courtesy of subscriber Tom T.) Jason Varitek fights with A-Rod which sparks a Red Sox comeback against the Yankees at Fenway. That moment in time seemed to flip a switch on the fortunes of the two franchises. 2004.
Bonus Event: Oh no! Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis go splitsville. 1956.

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