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**pm530** · 08-25-2009, 04:59 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Tuesday, August 25

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Rangers look for a win in New York, the Tigers take on the Angels, and the D-Backs and Giants meet on the west coast.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

Kevin Millwood (9-8, 3.48 ERA) will get the ball for the Rangers on Tuesday night as they begin a series at Yankee Stadium. Righthander Millwood is coming off a rough outing against the Twins in which he gave up five earned runs over 5 2-3 innings in a loss; Millwood last won on July 20. New York will go with Joba Chamberlain (8-3, 3.98 ERA) on Tuesday. Righthander Chamberlain has given up eight runs over 11 innings over his last two outings against the M's and Jays.

Also on the American League schedule for Tuesday: Tampa Bay at Toronto, the White Sox at Boston, Baltimore at Minnesota, Cleveland at Kansas City, Oakland at Seattle, and Detroit at the Angels. Jarrod Washburn (8-7, 3.18 ERA) will start for the Tigers; the lefthander gave up six runs over six innings against Seattle last time out. John Lackey (8-6, 4.00 ERA) will try to pitch Los Angeles to a win; the righthander lost to Cleveland in his last start (six runs over his 5 1-3 innings).

The top pitching matchup in the National League on Tuesday will take place in San Francisco, where the Giants' Matt Cain (12-4, 2.43 ERA) battles the D-Backs' Dan Haren (12-8, 2.74 ERA). Righthander Cain took a no-decision against the Reds last time out, allowing just one earned run over his eight innings of work. Righthander Haren is coming off a loss to the Phillies (six runs in five innings), and he's only managed to get the win in two of his past five mound trips.

Rounding out Tuesday's NL slate: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, San Diego at Atlanta, the Mets at Florida, Cincinnati at Milwaukee, Washington at the Cubs, the Dodgers at Colorado, and Houston at St. Louis. The Astros will send Wandy Rodriguez (12-7, 2.89 ERA) to the hill, while the Cardinals counter with Adam Wainwright (14-7, 2.61 ERA). Righthander Wainwright has given up two or fewer runs in each of his past 10 starts, with the Cards winning eight of those contests.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The WNBA returns to action with four games on the schedule for Tuesday: Detroit at Connecticut, Chicago at Los Angeles, Washington at Seattle, and Sacramento at Atlanta. The Monarchs are coming off a big 82-60 home win over Washington on Saturday, with Nicole Powell scoring 26 points. The Dream fell 91-87 to Los Angeles on Sunday, despite 26 points from Iziane Castro Marques. Chamique Holdsclaw missed Atlanta's game on Sunday because of a sore knee.

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**pm530** · 08-25-2009, 05:00 AM

Sports news and notes....

Tuesday, August 25

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Helpful notes for today’s betting action
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Sans Santana

Mets ace Johan Santana was scratched from Tuesday's start at Florida due to a sore elbow. He will be examined by team physician Dr. David Altchek and replaced on the mound by Nelson Figueroa. When Santana pitched at Florida in April, the Mets were a -125 favorite. With Figueroa on the mound, they are -107 and moving toward becoming an underdog.

The list of injured players for the Mets makes a pretty good team that is only missing a catcher. Currently, Santana, one-time closer J.J. Putz, outfielders Carlos Beltran, Jeff Francoeur and Fernando Martinez, first baseman Carlos Delgado, second baseman Ramon Martinez, shortstop Jose Reyes and third baseman David Wright all are unable to play.

Nice opening for new closer

Carlos Marmol, who became closer for the Chicago Cubs after Kevin Gregg tore the heart out of Cubs fans with three blown saves and a loss in a 17-day span in August, finally got a chance to seal a game Sunday and pitched a 1-2-3 ninth against the Dodgers, striking out Manny Ramirez to end the game. Marmol throws as hard as anyone in the game but has control problems; in 58 1-3 innings, he has allowed just 32 hits and struck out 69 but has issued 52 walks. The Cubs are back home Tuesday and a -240 favorite vs. Washington.

Connecticut not jonesin' for Asjha

The Connecticut Sun are 4-0-2 against the spread in their last six games despite missing their best player. Asjha Jones, the club's leading scorer, has missed the Sun's last three games, but Connecticut is 2-1 straight up and 1-0-2 against the number. The surging squad are 4-point faves tonight against the Shock. Jones isn't expect back for at least another week because of a sore Achilles tendon.

Arsenal gunning for critics

Remember when Arsenal sold their best striker (Emmanuel Adebayor) and defender (Kolo Toure) to Manchester City and there were whispers the Gunners wouldn't be able to secure a place in the top four of the Premiership table?

Well, those whispers have silenced. Arsenal are undefeated in EPL and Champions League play so far and have outscored their opponents 12-2. They're -300 faves to win Tuesday in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier against Celtic. Find out our soccer expert's pick for the match here.

Getting the Joba done?

The Yankees constantly monitor the innings pitched by Joba Chamberlain, who is a -173 favorite vs. Texas. But based on recent outings, you have to wonder whether Chamberlain is wearing down. Since allowing just one run and five hits in 15 innings over consecutive starts vs. Oakland and Tampa Bay on July 24 and 29, Chamberlain has pitched just 16 innings in three starts and allowed 18 hits, 12 walks and 12 runs. In his last start, he threw 90 pitches, the first time in six starts he has been under 100.

Quotable

"Isn't this like Chicken Little yelling 'The sky is falling' at the same time selling tickets to watch meteor showers?" - Judge Theodore McKee, noting that betting advice is given on the NFL Network on Sirius/XM Radio. Nevertheless, McKee and two other judges on an appeals court panel in Philadelphia ruled Monday that Delaware's plan to stage single-game sports betting violates federal law.

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**pm530** · 08-25-2009, 05:02 AM

Six-pack for Tuesday

The paths that NFL head coaches John Fox, Steve Spagnuolo took to get an NFL assistant coaching job
......then the path Mike Singletary took.

Fox
1978- San Diego State
1979- US International
1980- Boise State
1981- Long Beach State
1982- Utah
1983- Kansas
1984- Iowa State
1985- LA Express (USFL)
1986-8- Pitt Panthers

Spagnuolo
1982-3- UMass
1984-6- Lafayette
1987-91- UConn
1992- Barcelona (World League)
1993-4- Maine
1994-5- Rutgers
1996-7- Bowling Green
1998- Frankfurt (World League)

Singletary
-- No college coaching experience, but was a Hall of Fame LB for the Bears.
2003-4-- Inside LB coach for Baltimore.
2005-8-- Defensive assistant, San Francisco. Thats it.

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Tuesday's List of 13: Random stuff on a late summer day.......

13) It came to my attention today that Pluto is no longer a planet; not only didn't I know, but this happened three years ago, August 24, 2006. Where the hell was I? How did I not know this? Who decides this?

12) Apparently, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) decided there needed to be a definition of what a planet actually was, and when they had one, the odd man out was Pluto. They took a vote at meeting in the Czech Republic, and nine planets became eight. Did anyone speak up for Pluto? Anyway, that put my Monday on tilt, for whatever reason.

11) Closer to home, I've never seen so many dropped popups in major leagues as I have this season. Why is this? Good players too-- it makes you wonder what the hell is going on? Lack of concentration?

10) Redskins' QB Jason Campbell was 1-7/10 yards passing Saturday against the Steelers, but the game was played in a downpour, so he got a pass from the writers I read. Problem is, Redskins play in NFC East, in a division where games are played in Philly and Jersey in December- there is crummy weather in the northeast late in the season. I think he is going to be good, but Campbell better learn to deal with wet footballs.

9) Ryan Moore is 22nd on FedEx points list after winning his first PGA tournament Sunday-- he doesn't wear sponsors' logos on his clothes, so that makes him unique on Tour. Will be interesting to see if he picks up any sponsors now that hes broken into the win column.

8) Arizona Wildcats hired a new grad assistant for the basketball program last week; kid named Luke Murray, who used to work for Quinnipiac and Post. Chances are you've heard of his dad, Bill Murray.

7) When was the last time ESPN televised a Duke football game? Every basketball game the Blue Devils play is seemingly on TV, whether it is against the Tar Heels or Coastal Carolina, but we never see the pigskin Dukies play. Wonder why that is.

6) Peter Karmanos is wealthy enough that he owns Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL; he was once a clerk in Detroit traffic court, but graduated from that job to being CEO of Compuwear. How many clerks in traffic court wind up owning a pro sports franchise?

5) In the Texas high school football playoffs, the champs have to win six games to get a trophy. Around here, the whole season is nine games and then the state playoffs are three more games. Whole different world.

4) Its coming out this year that more and more athletes are coping with depression; having a high profile, high paying job where your job stats gets posted in newspaper every day ain't as easy as it looks, especially with the increased amount of media coverage these days. People who aren't used to failure have a hard time coping with failing for the first time.

3) Here is how hard it is for small market baseball teams to stay good; it takes creativity and cajones, as well as more than a little luck........

Mark Mulder pitched five years for the A's, who then traded him to the Cardinals for three players (Barton/Calero/Haren). Tremendous steal by the A's, as Mulder broke down, while Haren gave A's three super years, Calero gave them four OK ones and they still have Barton.

Oakland then flipped Haren to Arizona for six players-- journeyman pitcher Dana Eveland and five prospects. Brett Anderson is already best pitcher on A's at age 22; Carter is having a huge year in AA, Gonzalez and Greg Smith were moved to Colorado in the Matt Holliday trade and Aaron Cunningham has been back and forth between majors and AAA.

Oakland then moved free agent-to-be Holliday to St Louis for Wallace, a solid 3B prospect, and two more prospects who were high draft picks.

Its not that much fun rooting for a team that always loses its best guys to free agency, but if your team is creative, they find ways to compete.

2) Former UNLV point guard Danny Tarkanian is running for US Senator from Nevada, challenging incumbent Harry Reid. Tark the Shark's son ran for Secretary of State in Nevada three years ago, but lost. Polls have him in the lead in this race, which would be very bad news for the NCAA.

1) I got mixed reaction to claiming that I think Tim Tebow is best college football player ever. It may have been premature before he plays out his senior season, but I think no matter who you think is best, Tebow has earned the right to be in the conversation.

From: Armadillo
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**pm530** · 08-25-2009, 05:03 AM

MLB
Write-up

Tuesday, August 25

Hot Pitchers
-- Blanton is 4-2, 2.41 in his last nine starts. Ohlendorf is 3-0, 2.49 in his last four starts.
-- Jurrjens is 1-0, 2.77 in his last two starts.
-- Arroyo has 2.03 RA in his last four starts.
-- Mock is 2-1, 2.12 in his last three starts. Cubs won Zambrano's last five starts, scoring 33 runs.
-- Rodriguez is 6-1, 2.29 in his last nine starts. Wainwright is 6-2, 1.34 in his last ten starts.
-- Rockies won six of last seven Hammel home starts.
-- Cain has a 2.36 RA in his last ten starts.

-- Lester is 1-0, 2.00 in his last four starts.
-- Greinke has 3.00 RA in his last three starts, but Royals are 3-12 in his last 15 starts overall, scoring three or less runs in 10 of the 12 losses.

Cold Pitchers
-- Latos is 0-2, 14.09 in his last couple starts.
-- West is 1-3, 6.57 in his last five starts. Figueroa is 0-2, 10.57 in two starts for the Mets this season.
-- Suppan is 0-4, 7.77 in his last eight starts.
-- Kershaw has 3.27 RA in his last six starts, but Dodgers lost all six of the games, scoring total of 14 runs.
-- Haren is 2-3, 6.00 in his last six starts.

-- Chamberlain has 6.75 RA in his last three starts; Bronx is 14-4 in his last 18 starts. Millwood has a 5.70 RA in his last eight starts.
-- Shields is 1-5, 5.32 in his last ten starts. Cecil is 1-1, 6.89 in his last three starts.
-- Garcia allowed five runs in 4.1 IP in losing his first '09 start.
-- Matusz is 1-2, 9.22 in his last three starts. Gabino is 5-3, 2.83 in his 85 IP in minors in '09, but only five of his 36 appearances were starts.
-- Masterson is 1-1, 5.52 in three starts for Cleveland. Royals are
-- Washburn is 0-1, 6.04 in four starts for Detroit (Tiger bullpen won his last three starts). Lackey is 1-2, 5.00 in his last four starts.
-- Anderson is 1-1, 6.50 in his last three starts. Rowland-Smith has 5.48 RA in his last four starts.

Hot Teams
-- Phillies won seven of their last eight games. Pirates won five of their last six games.
-- Braves won four of their last five games.
-- Brewers won three of their last four games.
-- Astros won four of their last five games. Cardinals won 12 of their last 15 games.
-- Colorado won 28 of its last 38 home games.
-- Dodgers won three of last four games, allowing six runs.

-- Bronx won four of its last five games.
-- Rays won seven of their last nine games.
-- Red Sox won five of their last seven games.
-- Indians won 11 of their last 16 road games.
-- Twins won six of their last seven games.
-- Angels won 12 of their last 17 home games.
-- Oakland is 11-9 in its last 20 games.

Cold Teams
-- Padres lost four of their last five games.
-- Mets lost 15 of their last 22 games. Marlins lost four of last five.
-- Reds lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Nationals lost six of their last seven games. Cubs lost five of their last seven games.
-- Arizona lost seven of its last eight games.
-- Giants lost four of their last five games.

-- Rangers are 2-7 in last nine road series openers.
-- Toronto is 10-18 in its last 28 games.
-- White Sox lost 14 of their last 19 road games.
-- Orioles lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Royals lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Tigers lost 14 of their last 19 road games.
-- Mariners are 4-7 in their last eleven games.

Totals
-- Under is 13-3-2 in Phillies' last 18 road games.
-- Three of last four Jurrjens starts went over the total.
-- Five of last seven West starts went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Arroyo starts.
-- Mock's last three starts stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Rodriguez starts stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Colorado games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in Haren's last ten road starts.

-- Eight of last ten Chamberlain starts went over the total.
-- Six of Tampa Bay's last seven road games went over the total.
-- 11 of last 12 games at Fenway Park went over the total.
-- Over is 13-1-1 in Cleveland's last 15 road games.
-- Six of last seven Baltimore road games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Detroit road games went over the total.
-- Nine of last twelve Oakland road games went over the total.

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**pm530** · 08-25-2009, 05:04 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 25

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. PITTSBURGH
Philadelphia is 10-2-1 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. NY YANKEES
Texas is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Yankees
Texas is 6-12 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 15-2 SU in their last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games at home

7:07 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BOSTON
Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Boston's last 12 games at home

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. FLORIDA
NY Mets are 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Florida's last 15 games

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ATLANTA
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home

8:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
Cincinnati is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati

8:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHI CUBS
Washington is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
Chi Cubs are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games at home

8:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. MINNESOTA
Baltimore is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

8:15 PM
HOUSTON vs. ST. LOUIS
Houston is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing at home against Houston

8:40 PM
LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games at home

10:05 PM
DETROIT vs. LA ANGELS
Detroit is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of LA Angels's last 14 games at home

10:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oakland's last 12 games on the road
Oakland is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games

10:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Arizona is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

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**pm530** · 08-25-2009, 05:05 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 25

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Hot lines: Today’s best MLB bets
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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants (-138, 7)

The Giants are starting a series and a homestand, which has been a winning formula all season.

The Giants won the opener of their first six series at Pacific Bell Park and are 14-5 overall in series openers.

When starting a homestand, the Giants are even better. San Francisco won the opening game of a homestand eight straight times before losing its last one to Cincinnati on Aug. 7.

Did we mention that the Diamondbacks have lost nine of their last 10 road games? Or that Cy Young Award candidate Matt Cain is pitching for the Giants?

Pick: San Francisco

Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals (-163, 8)

For the Indians, the kids are all right.

Cleveland has won five of its last eight games with the help of hot hitting from a pair of youngsters.

Second baseman Luis Valbuena, who hit less than .200 through the first two months of the season, is batting .305 since July 1. He is riding a six-game hitting streak (8-for-23) with four runs, two homers and four RBI.

Outfielder Matt LaPorta has hit safely in all four games since his recall from the minor leagues, batting .333 with three doubles, four runs and four RBI.

To keep their hitting streaks alive, Valbuena and LaPorta have to get the better of slumping Royals ace Zack Greinke, who has won just one of his last nine starts.

Pick: Cleveland

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**pm530** · 08-25-2009, 05:06 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 25

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Joe Blanton (8-6, 3.86 ERA), Philadelphia Phillies

This righty gets forgotten sometimes on Philly’s southpaw dominated starting rotation. But sharp bettors know the good work the hefty hurler is providing.

Blanton has delivered a quality start in nine of his last 10 outings, dropping his once bloated ERA under 4.00.

The under is 7-2-1 in his last 10 outings and the Phils are 6-2 in his last eight starts.

“He’s a bulldog who comes right after you,” Phillies manager Charlie Manuel told reporters following his last start.

Slumping

Jarrod Washburn (8-7, 3.18), Detroit Tigers

The move to acquire this lefty hasn’t worked out as well has the Tigers had hoped. The former Mariner had 2.48 ERA at Seattle’s home park this year, but he’s not finding the confines as friendly in Detroit.

Washburn has allowed 17 earned runs in just four starts for the Tigers – all of which were at Comerica Park.

“It hasn’t gone the way I wanted so far,” Washburn said of his Tiger career following his latest poor showing.

He got the early hook in his last start after giving up six runs and four dingers against his former team. Washburn is 0-1 with a 6.04 ERA in a Detroit uniform.

Returning

Carlos Zambrano (7-4, 3.35), Chicago Cubs

This fiery righty makes his return from the disabled list tomorrow against the Nationals. A sore back has kept Zambrano out of the Cubs lineup since Aug. 1.

He drew some headlines shortly after making his way to the DL. He admitted to reporters that his back was acting up because he was too lazy to strengthen his abdominal muscles.

He threw five scoreless innings in a minor league start last week and pronounced himself healthy afterwards. Chicago had won Zambrano’s last five starts prior to the DL detour

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**Udog** · 08-25-2009, 08:08 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Cincinnati at Milwaukee
The Brewers look to take advantage of a Cincinnati team that is 1-9 in Bronson Arroyo's last 10 starts as an underdog. Milwaukee is the pick (-140) according to Dunkel, which has the Brewers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-140). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25

Game 901-902: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Blanton) 15.267; Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf) 15.380
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+170); Under

Game 903-904: San Diego at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Latos) 13.633; Atlanta (Jurrjens) 15.737
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-240); 8
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-240); Over

Game 905-906: NY Mets at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Figueroa) 14.555; Florida (West) 16.094
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-205); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-205); Over

Game 907-908: Cincinnati at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.557; Milwaukee (Suppan) 15.660
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-140); Under

Game 909-910: Washington at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Mock) 14.059; Cubs (Zambrano) 15.751
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-240); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-240); N/A

Game 911-912: Houston at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 14.722; St. Louis (Wainwright) 15.828
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 6
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-160); 7
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-160); Under

Game 913-914: LA Dodgers at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.469; Colorado (Hammel) 16.300
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 10
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+115); Over

Game 915-916: Arizona at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Haren) 14.281; San Francisco (Cain) 15.339
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-145); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-145); Under

Game 917-918: Texas at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Millwood) 16.160; NY Yankees (Chamberlain) 17.866
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-185); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-185); Under

Game 919-920: Tampa Bay at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 14.628; Toronto (Cecil) 15.020
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+145); Under

Game 921-922: Chicago White Sox at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Garcia) 14.502; Boston (Lester) 16.204
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: Boston (-300); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-300); Over

Game 923-924: Baltimore at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Matusz) 14.915; Minnesota (Gabino) 15.717
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-160); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-160); Under

Game 925-926: Cleveland at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Masterson) 15.095; Kansas City (Greinke) 15.277
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-160); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-160); Under

Game 927-928: Detroit at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Washburn) 14.073; LA Angels (Lackey) 15.299
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-170); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-170); Over

Game 929-930: Oakland at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Anderson) 15.239; Seattle (Rowland-Smith) 15.556
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-125); Under

**Udog** · 08-25-2009, 08:28 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, August 25

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PHILADELPHIA (72 - 50) at PITTSBURGH (51 - 71) - 7:05 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. ROSS OHLENDORF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 26-18 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 261-274 (+31.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OHLENDORF is 10-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
OHLENDORF is 10-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
OHLENDORF is 8-3 (+7.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 72-50 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 40-21 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-10 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 69-47 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-16 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-14 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-25 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 18-52 (-27.1 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
PHILADELPHIA is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JOE BLANTON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BLANTON is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.63 and a WHIP of 0.558.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
OHLENDORF is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.587.
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 DIEGO (52 - 74) at ATLANTA (66 - 58) - 7:10 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. JAIR JURRJENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 115-172 (-51.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 47-93 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 115-172 (-51.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 83-124 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 75-114 (-33.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 27-46 (-16.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 43-83 (-34.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 138-148 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 33-35 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 137-146 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 95-101 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 106-115 (-24.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 55-60 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

MAT LATOS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LATOS is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JAIR JURRJENS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
JURRJENS is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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NY METS (57 - 68) at FLORIDA (65 - 59) - 7:10 PM
NELSON FIGUEROA (R) vs. SEAN WEST (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 146-141 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 52-69 (-30.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 97-94 (-28.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 146-141 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 40-57 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 65-59 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 83-62 (+29.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 23-11 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 65-50 (+25.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 62-56 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 104-100 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 101-98 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 75-61 (+22.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 5-4 (+1.8 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

NELSON FIGUEROA vs. FLORIDA since 1997
FIGUEROA is 1-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

SEAN WEST vs. NY METS since 1997
WEST is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
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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CINCINNATI (52 - 71) at MILWAUKEE (61 - 63) - 8:05 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 52-71 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 51-69 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 83-112 (-29.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 17-34 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CINCINNATI is 55-70 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 22-31 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SUPPAN is 27-14 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 475-559 (+39.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 315-365 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 61-63 (-7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 44-48 (-9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-40 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 251-290 (-66.6 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
MILWAUKEE is 7-5 (+0.9 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ARROYO is 9-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 10-6 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-2.9 units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SUPPAN is 4-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.33 and a WHIP of 1.469.
His team's record is 9-8 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-9. (-4.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (44 - 81) at CHICAGO CUBS (62 - 60) - 8:05 PM
GARRETT MOCK (R) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 44-81 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 17-42 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-78 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-61 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-63 (-21.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-57 (-31.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-46 (-24.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-38 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 26-25 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 62-60 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 548-492 (-104.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 158-204 (-64.4 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-36 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 62-60 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-37 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 754-789 (-132.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 497-521 (-118.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 508-475 (-97.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

GARRETT MOCK vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MOCK is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 10.81 and a WHIP of 3.003.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 7-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 1.197.
His team's record is 7-3 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.2 units)

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HOUSTON (61 - 63) at ST LOUIS (72 - 54) - 8:15 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 158-130 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 158-130 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 107-83 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 33-13 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 33-13 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 14-4 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 61-63 (+0.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 31-20 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 143-136 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 104-99 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 49-48 (+3.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 32-29 (+7.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 69-73 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 30-28 (+12.3 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.
RODRIGUEZ is 16-9 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-5 (+0.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 3-7 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 4-8 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.4 units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 6-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.093.
His team's record is 7-1 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)

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LA DODGERS (74 - 51) at COLORADO (71 - 54) - 8:40 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 12-23 (-13.7 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 71-54 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 109-92 (+27.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 71-54 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 171-151 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 133-108 (+18.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 118-101 (+31.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 64-44 (+25.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 74-51 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 29-9 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-26 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-5 (+10.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 33-15 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 74-51 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 55-36 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 33-17 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 53-67 (-21.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 10-2 (+8.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
KERSHAW is 2-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.07 and a WHIP of 1.820.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.625.
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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ARIZONA (55 - 70) at SAN FRANCISCO (67 - 58) - 10:15 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 55-70 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 13-27 (-12.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 61-82 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 136-157 (-44.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 55-70 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 98-100 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 98-107 (-23.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-33 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 42-68 (-29.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 67-58 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-20 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 67-58 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-11 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-44 (+5.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 34-24 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-65 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CAIN is 17-8 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 17-8 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 9-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 13-24 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-3 (+3.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAREN is 6-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 6-7 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-5. (+2.4 units)

MATT CAIN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CAIN is 4-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.221.
His team's record is 5-7 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-3.8 units)

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TEXAS (69 - 54) at NY YANKEES (78 - 46) - 7:05 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. JOBA CHAMBERLAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 40-19 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 47-17 (+19.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 69-54 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 67-72 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 26-17 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 67-50 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 51-40 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 43-35 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 38-29 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 38-35 (+7.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 17-11 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-2 (+1.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MILLWOOD is 1-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.04 and a WHIP of 1.580.
His team's record is 3-6 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)

JOBA CHAMBERLAIN vs. TEXAS since 1997
CHAMBERLAIN is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 7.10 and a WHIP of 2.131.
His team's record is 0-3 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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TAMPA BAY (68 - 56) at TORONTO (57 - 66) - 7:07 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. BRETT CECIL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 26-35 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SHIELDS is 11-15 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 3-10 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 4-8 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 49-43 (+23.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 173-129 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 75-50 (+27.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 114-58 (+37.8 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 57-66 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 19-30 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 16-33 (-20.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 30-43 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 29-36 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 10-3 (+7.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.6 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. TORONTO since 1997
SHIELDS is 4-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.013.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.3 units)

BRETT CECIL vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CECIL is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
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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CHI WHITE SOX (63 - 62) at BOSTON (71 - 53) - 7:10 PM
FREDDY GARCIA (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-41 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 98-48 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 156-96 (+29.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 70-33 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 50-24 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 24-6 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 38-15 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 31-13 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-52 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-35 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
GARCIA is 85-50 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 71-41 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 45-21 (+26.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 24-11 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 356-267 (-49.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
BOSTON is 6-14 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

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

FREDDY GARCIA vs. BOSTON since 1997
GARCIA is 7-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 7-7 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.3 units)

JON LESTER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
LESTER is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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BALTIMORE (51 - 74) at MINNESOTA (62 - 63) - 8:10 PM
BRIAN MATUSZ (L) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 19-33 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 87-55 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-4 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
MINNESOTA is 90-59 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 106-85 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 87-55 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-13 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 62-63 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

BRIAN MATUSZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

SCOTT BAKER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BAKER is 3-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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CLEVELAND (55 - 69) at KANSAS CITY (47 - 77) - 8:10 PM
JUSTIN MASTERSON (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 55-69 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-61 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-44 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-54 (-16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-35 (-15.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-19 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-10 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-6 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 47-77 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 19-33 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 25-40 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 10-18 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-67 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-50 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-23 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 28-48 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 9-22 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
KANSAS CITY is 19-34 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GREINKE is 26-51 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 8-5 (+2.7 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MASTERSON is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 0.948.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GREINKE is 4-7 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 6-10 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-4. (+7.4 units)

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DETROIT (66 - 58) at LA ANGELS (74 - 49) - 10:05 PM
JARROD WASHBURN (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 140-146 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 65-71 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-38 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 35-45 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 88-97 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-28 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 9-20 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
DETROIT is 18-36 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-34 (-17.3 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.
LA ANGELS are 74-49 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 75-42 (+26.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 46-20 (+19.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 67-41 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 27-13 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 70-42 (+25.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 35-28 (+7.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 64-50 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHBURN is 44-27 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 99-93 (-50.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
LACKEY is 12-17 (-15.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-3 (+0.2 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JARROD WASHBURN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
WASHBURN is 5-7 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.01 and a WHIP of 1.367.
His team's record is 6-7 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-8. (-3.8 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
LACKEY is 6-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.31 and a WHIP of 1.233.
His team's record is 7-1 (+5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)

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OAKLAND (55 - 69) at SEATTLE (64 - 61) - 10:10 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 62-83 (-26.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 27-47 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SEATTLE is 64-61 (+6.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 61-57 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 218-145 (+67.2 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 82-114 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 23-39 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 247-232 (-74.4 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 7-3 (+4.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ROWLAND-SMITH is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 1.529.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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**Udog** · 08-25-2009, 10:48 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, 8/25/2009

National League

PHILADELPHIA at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
BLANTON: PHI 18-6 against NL Central
OHLENDORF: PIT 1-14 as a home underdog of +150 to +200

SAN DIEGO at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET
LATOS: SD 13-46 as an underdog of +150
JURRJENS: ATL 34-19 after one or more consecutive overs

NY METS at FLORIDA, 7:10 PM ET
FIGUEROA: NYM 12-2 OVER AWAY after 6+ consecutive home games
WEST: FLA 8-1 OVER at home in August

CINCINNATI at MILWAUKEE, 8:05 PM ET
ARROYO: CIN 17-34 after a team win
SUPPAN: MIL 20-8 OVER after allowing 2 runs or less

WASHINGTON at CHICAGO CUBS, 8:05 PM ET
MOCK: WAS 12-3 UNDER after 7+ consecutive home games
ZAMBRANO: CHC 9-16 after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less

HOUSTON at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
RODRIGUEZ: HOU 21-34 after one or more consecutive overs
WAINWRIGHT: 14-4 TSR in night games

LA DODGERS at COLORADO, 8:40 PM ET
KERSHAW: LAD 12-23 AWAY with a money line of -100 to -125
HAMMEL: COL 21-9 after a win by 2 runs or less

ARIZONA at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
HAREN: ARI 2-8 after 7+ consecutive road games
CAIN: SF 16-5 at home with a money line of -100 to -150

American League

TEXAS at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
MILLWOOD: TEX 17-7 after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6
CHAMBERLAIN: 8-1 OVER as a home favorite of -150 or more

TAMPA BAY at TORONTO, 7:07 PM ET
SHIELDS: TB 80-38 as a favorite of -125 to -175
CECIL: TOR 19-30 when the total is 9 to 9.5

CHI WHITE SOX at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
GARCIA: CHW 41-22 UNDER when the total is 9 to 9.5
LESTER: BOS 11-1 after 4+ consecutive overs

BALTIMORE at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
MATUSZ: BAL 9-28 AWAY after 3+ consecutive road games
BAKER: 21-6 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175

CLEVELAND at KANSAS CITY, 8:10 PM ET
MASTERSON: CLE 20-10 after 3+ consecutive wins
GREINKE: KC 9-19 after 2+ consecutive overs

DETROIT at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET
WASHBURN: DET 2-12 AWAY after scoring 8+ runs
LACKEY: LAA 16-3 after 2+ consecutive losses

OAKLAND at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
ANDERSON: OAK 13-6 after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less
ROWLAND-SMITH: SEA 30-17 UNDER when the money line is -100 to -150

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 08-25-2009, 11:07 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 25

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Tips and Trends
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Texas Rangers at New York Yankees [7:05 PM ET]

Rangers: The Rangers are 9-25 in their last 34 games versus the Yankees. Right-hander Kevin Millwood (9-8, 3.48 ERA) seeks his second win in nine career starts against New York. The Rangers are 9-27 in Millwood’s past 36 road outings. Millwood struggled in his last appearance, giving up five earned runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings versus Minnesota on Wednesday. He has only one victory in his last eight starts. Millwood is 1-4 with a 4.50 ERA in eight career starts against the Yankees entailing 48 innings. Texas has switched first basemen, calling up Chris Davis to start and putting slumping Hank Blalock on the bench. Davis was batting .312 in Triple A, while Blalock was batting .238 and had just seven hits in his last 43 at bats. The Rangers have won 10 of their last 13 games against American League East clubs.

The Under is 47-19-4 in the Rangers’ last 70 games.

Key Injuries - Jarrod Saltalamacchia (arm) is on the DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Yankees (-$1.85, O/U 9.5): New York is 27-9 since the All-Star break. The Yankees have won 10 of their past 11 series since the break and 15 of the last 17 series during the past two months. They have won 25 of the last 32 times they’ve faced a right-hander. Hideki Matsui has three homers and seven RBIs in five games versus Texas. Right-hander Joba Chamberlain (8-3, 3.98 ERA) is making his first start since Aug. 16. Chamberlain was the loser in his last start, a 10-3 loss to Seattle. The 23-year-old surrendered four runs on seven hits in five innings. He is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in his last three starts. Chamberlain had a no-decision in his lone start versus Texas this year giving up three runs in four innings back in late May at Texas. The Yankees are 14-2 in Chamberlain’s last 16 starts at Yankee Stadium.

The Over is 17-8-2 in New York’s last 27 games versus American League West teams.
The Over has cashed 8 of the last 10 times when Chamberlain has started.

Key Injuries - Brett Gardner (finger) is on the DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side of the Day)

Houston Astros at St. Louis Cardinals [8:15 PM ET]

Astros: The Astros are 4-1 in their last five games, but now take to the road. Houston has lost 12 of its past 16 road games. The Astros are 1-7 in their last eight games against the Cardinals in St. Louis. Wandy Rodriguez is 12-7 on the season with a 2.89 ERA. The southpaw is 7-1 with a 2.38 ERA in his last 11 starts. He defeated the Marlins at home on Thursday, 4-1. Rodriguez pitched eight innings allowing one run and four hits. Rodriguez is 1-2 with a 3.18 ERA in four starts in St. Louis. Rodriguez has been much better at home going 7-2 with a 1.73 ERA compared to 5-5 with a 4.21 ERA on the road. Houston is 6-20 in Rodriguez’s last 26 road starts when playing teams with a winning record. The teams are 18-6-1 to the under in their last 25 meetings.

The Over is 6-1 in Houston’s last seven road games.

Key Injuries - Mike Hampton (shoulder) is on the DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Cardinals (-$1.70, O/U 7 over -$1.15): Despite batting just .223 the Cardinals went 5-2 on their recently concluded 5-2 road trip. They may not need to score too much with Adam Wainwright (14-7, 2.61 ERA) on the mound. Wainwright goes for a career-high 15th win and is 1-1 with a 1.50 ERA in two starts versus Houston this year. The right-hander has a 1.44 ERA in his last 11 outings. He has issued just one walk this month in four starts. Wainwright pitches deep into games, too, going at least six innings in each of his last 24 starts. The Cardinals are 39-16 in Wainwright’s past 55 starts. St. Louis is 7-1 in Wainwright’s past eight starts versus the Astros. St. Louis has won nine of its last 11 when facing a left-handed starter. Albert Pujols is just 3-for-25 (.133) in his career facing Wandy Rodriguez. St. Louis is 19-6 in its last 25 games.

The Under is 13-4-1 in St. Louis’ last 18 home games.

Key Injuries - Kyle Lohse (groin) is on the DL.

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

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**Udog** · 08-25-2009, 11:10 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Sacramento at Atlanta
The Dream look to take advantage of a Sacramento team that is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games against teams with a winning SU record. Atlanta is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Dream favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25

Game 651-652: Detroit at Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 110.656; Connecticut 111.836
Dunkel Line & Total: Connecticut by 1; 149 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Connecticut by 4; 151 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+4); Under

Game 653-654: Sacramento at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 111.811; Atlanta 116.980
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 5; 170
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 165 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-2 1/2); Over

Game 655-656: Chicago at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 107.891; Los Angeles 117.500
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 9 1/2; 138
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 7; 141 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-7); Under

Game 657-658: Washington at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 107.115; Seattle 115.142
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 8; 139
Vegas Line & Total: Seattle by 6 1/2; 143
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-6 1/2); Under

WNBA

Tuesday, August 25

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Lady Luck: Today's WNBA best bets
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Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks (-7, 141.5)

The Sparks finally have found some consistency at just the right time.

Needing to make a charge for the playoffs, the Sparks have won five straight games, going 4-1 against the spread and playing under the total four times. Prior to this streak, they had won consecutive games just once.

Candace Parker and Lisa Leslie both have had to play themselves into shape this season and weren't even on the court together until Aug. 4. During the winning streak, Parker - the WNBA Player of the Week - is averaging 16.4 points and 9.8 rebounds and Leslie is averaging 16.0 and 6.6.

Parker and Leslie may have their way inside as Sky center Sylvia Fowles has missed the last two games with an ankle injury and is not expected to play. Chicago is 0-7 straight up and ATS when Fowles is sidelined.

Pick: Los Angeles

Sacramento Monarchs at Atlanta Dream (-4, 165.5)

The Atlanta Dream are going to have to make part of their playoff push without Chamique Holdsclaw.

The Dream's veteran leader and top scorer has missed most of the last two games with a sore knee and said she would be out for a week. Atlanta (14-12) is tied for second in the Eastern Conference but plays six of its last seven games on the road.

"It’s just really, really sore," Holdsclaw told the Tennessee edition of Scout.com. "(The doctor) didn’t want me to play, because it was really sore in areas that shouldn’t be as tender."

"We’re just not taking any chances with her," Atlanta coach Marynell Meadors told the web site.

The Dream may have a capable replacement in rookie Angel McCaughtry, who has scored in double figures in nine straight games and has totaled 57 in the last two contests, picking up the slack for Holdsclaw. She scored in double figures nine times in the first 17 games.

Pick: Atlanta

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**Udog** · 08-25-2009, 11:10 AM

Len's Top 5

Happy Tuesday everyone, here's my Top 5 for August 25, 2009 from Len Berman Sports.

1. Quick Hits

Mets ace Johan Santana will miss tonight's start in Florida because of elbow pain. Why chance things? Just shut him down... like the rest of the team.
High rent district. San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers gets a 6 year deal for $93-million. A shade under Eli Manning.
All bets are off. An appeals court says Delaware can't conduct sports betting starting September 1st. They rule it violates federal law.
Caster Semanya the he/she track star received a hero's welcome upon returning home to South Africa. Former first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela told the cheering crowd, ''We are here to tell the whole world how proud we are of our little girl.''
Today is the first day of classes for the new George Steinbrenner High School outside Tampa. There is no truth to the rumor that the principal has already been fired.

2. Getting One's Goat

It's official. Brett Favre has driven people over the edge. A Minnesota Vikings fan was found with a live goat in her trunk. It was painted purple and gold and had the #4 shaved into both sides of its torso. Charges are being considered, but the insanity defense works for me.

3. Name that Tune

At Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway the other night NASCAR drivers were introduced to their favorite music. Ryan Newman, for example, chose "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy." Jeff Gordon: "Start me Up" by the Rolling Stones. Nobody selected the Beatles "Drive My Car." For that matter drivers for some reason also ignored "Here we go round the Mulberry Bush."

4. 60 Minute Man

I hope you saw the 60 Minutes tribute Sunday night to the father of 60 Minutes, the late Don Hewitt. What a giant in my industry.
As an aside, one of Don's proteges, Mike Wallace, came up to me at the U.S. Open tennis tournament a few years back. He said, "I watched you the other night on TV and was wondering, my God, how long have you been doing this?" And I'm thinking, here's the guy who had an exclusive interview with Noah after the flood, and he's asking me how long I've been in the business?

5. This Just In

Yesterday's bonus event was the downgrading of Pluto to a "dwarf planet." Subscriber Frank R. sent along a website with a "Pluto Petition." Over 26,000 voted that Pluto is a planet. Only 5600 demurred. The website, PlutoPetition.com includes a "News Flash under the poll. It reads, "Scientists say the Knicks are no longer a basketball team."
And I always thought scientists were a little slow to catch on.

Happy Birthday: Hall of Fame reliever and mustache possessor, Rollie Fingers. 53.
Bonus Birthdays: 007, Sean Connery. 79. And Reege, Regis Philbin. 78.

Today in Sports: 20-year old Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden becomes the youngest pitcher to win 20 games. 1985.
Bonus Event: Elsewhere in Queens, the great Arthur Ashe becomes the first (and only) black man to win the U.S. Open tennis tournament. 1968.

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