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**pm530** · 09-06-2009, 07:29 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Sunday, September 6

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Rebels and Tigers meet on the gridiron, the Red Sox play the White Sox, and the Padres try to grab a win in Los Angeles.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

The college football slate provides two contests on Sunday, with Colorado State at Colorado, and No. 8 Mississippi at Memphis. The oddsmakers like the Buffaloes in that first contest, pegging them as 10-point home favorites (with a total of 51.5 points). Meanwhile, the ranked Rebels are big 17-point favorites in their matchup with the Tigers on Sunday afternoon. That total sits at 54.5 points.

As well, there's a single Canadian Football League game on the schedule for Sunday, with Winnipeg at Saskatchewan. The Roughriders sit at 4-4 straight-up and 5-3 against-the-spread on the season, and they're 7-point home favorites for Sunday (with a total of 51). The Bombers are 3-5 SU and 5-3 ATS on the season.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

Jon Lester (11-7, 3.58 ERA) will take on John Danks (12-8, 3.82 ERA) on Sunday afternoon as the Red Sox continue their series in Chicago. Lefthander Lester beat the Rays in his last outing, giving up just two earned runs over six innings of work; Boston is 4-0 in Lester's last four starts. Lefthander Danks fell to the Twins in his last outing, surrendering three earned runs over seven innings. Danks beat the Red Sox back on August 27, allowing two runs over six innings.

Also on the American League schedule for Sunday: Minnesota at Cleveland, the Yankees at Toronto, Texas at Baltimore, the Angels at Kansas City, Seattle at Oakland, and Detroit at Tampa Bay. Edwin Jackson (11-6, 3.09 ERA) will get the ball for the Tigers against his former team; righthander Jackson beat the Indians last time out and has won three of his last four starts. The Rays will counter with righthander Wade Davis, who will be making his Major League debut on Sunday.

Over in the National League, the Sunday night matchup has San Diego at Los Angeles, with Tim Stauffer (3-6, 3.76 ERA) taking on Hiroki Kuroda (5-5, 4.08 ERA). Righthander Stauffer is coming off back-to-back wins over the Nationals and Braves, surrendering just four earned runs over 11 2-3 innings in those outings. Righthander Kuroda is slated to return from the DL for Sunday's start; Kuroda last pitched August 15 vs. the D-Backs, allowing one run in five innings.

Rounding out Sunday's NL slate: the Cubs at the Mets, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Florida at Washington, Philadelphia at Houston, San Francisco at Milwaukee, Arizona at Colorado, and Cincinnati at Atlanta. The Reds' Johnny Cueto (9-10, 4.51 ERA) takes on the Braves' Tim Hudson (1-0, 3.38 ERA) in that matchup. Righthander Cueto beat the Pirates in his last start (one run over five innings), while righthander Hudson beat the Marlins last time out in his '09 season debut.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

There are two WNBA games on the schedule for Sunday, with Chicago at Detroit and Washington at Indiana. The East-leading Fever were beaten 70-63 by Detroit on Friday night, with guard Katie Douglas missing the game with a sprained ankle. The Mystics fell 92-86 to Chicago in their Friday contest. The Fever and Mystics last met in Indiana back on August 2, with the Fever pulling out an 87-79 road win. Douglas poured in a game-high 24 points in that victory.

Roaring around the track . . .

Finally, the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series return to the track on Sunday night in the Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson, who won a pair of Atlanta races in 2007, is pegged as the 5/1 Vegas favorite to take the checkered flag on Sunday. Kyle Busch is next on that list at 7/1 odds, with Mark Martin sitting at 15/2, and points leader Tony Stewart at 8/1. Kurt Busch (12/1) won the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta back in March. Carl Edwards (10/1) is the defending champion. The 2009 Chase for the Sprint Cup begins in two weeks.

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**pm530** · 09-06-2009, 07:30 AM

Bettor's best friend : Today's wagering tips

Sunday, September 6

Buffaloes should be Ram tough

There are position battles, and then there is the Colorado State depth chart. The team is torn between running backs John Mosure and Leonard Mason and still has yet to settle on a starting quarterback. Mosure and Mason combine for less than 200 yards and four scores at the Division I-A level and are unproven at best. That’s bad news against a Colorado (-10) side that has won five of the past six meetings overall and has covered the spread the past two years.

PGA Players keep scoring

Norton, Mass., may soon become a home away from home for many golfers. The smooth greens and ideal 70-degree conditions have turned the Deutsche Bank Championship into a huge Wii Golf game, as Sean O’Hair and Jim Furyk lead at 12-under after only two rounds. And his could be Furyk’s time to shine. It’s been more than two years since he’s won a tournament, meaning he can still be had at a great value, even if he is atop the leader board.

Rockies’ secret weapon

Jason Giambi has walked up to the plate three times since joining the Rockies. Each time he reached base and each time his team won. The team’s new pinch-hitting weapon also has contributed four RBI in those at-bats. Colorado is already up 9.85 units this year, but with a professional hitter like Giambi solidifying the bench, it is a smart pick in close games and is even good value at -230 against the Diamondbacks.

Race pole sitter

Martin Truex, Jr., isn’t a premier name in NASCAR. But the 23rd ranked racer in the Sprint Cup standings claimed the pole for Sunday night’s Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It’s Truex’s second pole of the season and the 39 year old has shown signs of promise this year. Listed as a +3000 long shot, Truex is down to ride.

Rain, rain go away

Eighty degrees with a six MPH breeze sounds like a great day for football between Memphis and No. 8 Ole Miss. Too bad we forgot to mention the scattered thunderstorms that are predicted to plague the afternoon kickoff in Tennessee. Rain means less passing, more running and almost always enables a less talented team to stay in the game longer than they should. Memphis (+17.5) gets more attractive with each rain drop, as does seeing fewer than 54 points scored.

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**pm530** · 09-06-2009, 07:34 AM

CFL
Dunkel Index

Winnipeg at Saskatchewan
The Bluebombers look to build on their 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 road games. Winnipeg is the pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has Saskatchewan favored by only 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+7).

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Game 403-404: Winnipeg at Saskatchewan
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 108.150; Saskatchewan 112.885
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 4 1/2; 54 1/2
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 7; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+7); Over

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Game 405-406: Toronto at Hamilton
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 104.226; Hamilton 111.289
Dunkel Line: Hamilton by 7; 39 1/2
Vegas Line: Hamilton by 5 1/2; 47
Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (-5 1/2); Under

Game 407-408: Edmonton at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 109.127; Calgary 115.943
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 7; 54 1/2
Vegas Line: Calgary by 5 1/2; 60 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-5 1/2); Under

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CFL
Long Sheet

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Sunday, September 6
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WINNIPEG (3 - 5) at SASKATCHEWAN (4 - 4) - 9/6/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 131-100 ATS (+21.0 Units) in all games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 131-100 ATS (+21.0 Units) in all lined games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 120-90 ATS (+21.0 Units) in games played on turf since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home games in September games since 1996.

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

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Monday, September 7
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TORONTO (2 - 6) at HAMILTON (4 - 4) - 9/7/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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EDMONTON (5 - 3) at CALGARY (4 - 4) - 9/7/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CFL
Write-up

Week 10 CFL

Sunday, September 6

Winnipeg (3-5) @ Saskatchewan (4-4)-- Bombers ran ball for 393 yards, outscored BC 17-0 in second half of last game. Riders are 3-0 when they allow 25 or less points, 1-4 when they don't; they're 2-2 at home- this is just second time they're favored this season (0-1). Riders were outscored 54-24 in second half of last three games. Underdog covered all five road games for Winnipeg, with Blue Bombers 4-0 as a road underdog.

Monday, September 7

Toronto (2-6) @ Hamilton (4-4)-- Argos (-2) won season opener here 30-17, leading 30-3 at half; they're 1-6 since then, losing last four games by average score of 24-15. Hamilton won last three home games since the opener, allowing 17.3 ppg- they covered six of last seven games, but allowed 33-31 points in losing last two games. All four Hamilton home games stayed under total, as did five of last six Argonaut games.

Edmonton (5-3) @ Calgary (4-4)-- Eskimos won four of last five games, taking last two by combined total of four points- they allowed 30+ pts in five of last seven games. Stampeders (+1) lost 38-35 to Eskimos three weeks ago, despite 30-45/460 passing day for Burris; Stamps are 2-2 at home; they're 3-1 when they score 31+ points, 1-3 otherwise. Five of last seven Edmonton games went over the total.

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CFL

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Trend Report
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Sunday, September 6

4:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Winnipeg is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Saskatchewan is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Saskatchewan's last 12 games

Monday, September 7

4:00 PM
TORONTO vs. HAMILTON
Toronto is 18-5 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Hamilton
Toronto is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Hamilton
Hamilton is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games
Hamilton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. CALGARY
Edmonton is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Edmonton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Calgary's last 9 games when playing Edmonton

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CFL

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Canadian bacon: CFL Week 10 preview and picks
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Sunday, September 6

Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-7, 51.5)

The Blue Bombers are coming to Saskatchewan with a renewed energy following their domination of the Lions. Even more so, since the Roughriders defence is a far cry from what it used to be, allowing 256 points after eight games - the most by any CFL team. At the start of the season, nobody feared the Bombers attack but since the arrival of Michael Bishop and with the domination of RB Fred Reid, things have changed. But can Reid and Yvenson Bernard manage to be as productive in this game as they were against the Lions? Let me doubt it. The Roughriders attack is also more diversified, less predictable and, at home, they are always a very tough team. The oddsmakers have established the Riders as 7-point favorites but I doubt they will cover the spread. They should win but it will be a close game until the final whistle.

Pick: Bombers +7

Monday, September 7

Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Tiger Cats (-6, 47.5)

The Tiger Cats have been playing disciplined football and, within the limits of their talent, it has proven positive since the start of the season. The Argos, despite the fact they seem more talented on paper, have found ways to shoot themselves in the foot and it becomes more obvious each week that their head coach Bart Andrus is no Marc Trestman and that he struggles to master the subtleties of 3-down football. Kevin Glenn and Quinton Porter have proved more accurate than Kerry Joseph, rookie DeAndra’ Cobb is a better running back than Jamal Robertson and defensively, the Tiger Cats play with more cohesion. It won’t be easy, it won’t be pretty but Hamilton should again take advantage of their opponent’s mistakes to steal a victory. The six points, however, is another story.

Pick: Toronto +6

Edmonton Eskimos at Calgary Stampeders (-6, 60)

Ricky Ray has been on fire in the past month and the Eskimos are finally playing to their potential, having won four of their last five - three of them after trailing late in a game. This team has character, no doubt about it. Arkee Whitlock, who had a tough start, is becoming a solid and versatile running back. He rushed for 302 yards in his last two games, scoring three touchdowns for the Eskimos. But can they beat the Stampeders at McMahon Stadium? They only did so once in their last four visits in Calgary. The Eskimos are, in my humble opinion, the best team in the West. But when they meet their Alberta rivals, in Calgary, logic doesn’t prevail.

Pick: Calgary -6

(Last Week 2-0, season 19-13)

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**pm530** · 09-06-2009, 07:37 AM

MLB
Dunkel Index

Chicago Cubs at NY Mets
The Mets look to build on their 8-1 record in Michael Pelfrey's last 9 starts against the NL Central. New York is the pick (+150) according to Dunkel, which has the Mets favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+150). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Game 901-902: Chicago Cubs at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wells) 14.536; NY Mets (Pelfrey) 15.702
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+150); Under

Game 903-904: Cincinnati at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 14.815; Atlanta (Hudson) 15.423
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-185); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-185); Under

Game 905-906: St. Louis at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Pineiro) 14.467; Pittsburgh (Maholm) 14.604
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-180); 9
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+170); Under

Game 907-908: Florida at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Sanchez) 14.129; Washington (Martin) 14.306
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: Florida (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+135); Over

Game 909-910: Philadelphia at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 14.404; Houston (Norris) 14.827
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+170); Under

Game 911-912: San Francisco at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 15.857; Milwaukee (Looper) 15.137
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+105); Over

Game 913-914: Arizona at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Petit) 15.319; Colorado (De La Rosa) 16.339
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Colorado (-230); 10
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-230); Over

Game 915-916: San Diego at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Stauffer) 15.532; LA Dodgers (Kuroda) 17.144
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-210); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-210); Under

Game 917-918: Minnesota at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Blackburn) 14.316; Cleveland (Huff) 15.616
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+110); Under

Game 919-920: NY Yankees at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Mitre) 17.168; Toronto (Tallet) 14.880
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-155); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-155); Under

Game 921-922: Detroit at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Jackson) 14.646; Tampa Bay (Davis) 15.973
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Detroit (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+115); Over

Game 923-924: Texas at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Holland) 15.849; Baltimore (Guthrie) 15.187
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+100); Under

Game 925-926: Boston at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lester) 16.050; White Sox (Danks) 15.612
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-135); Over

Game 927-928: LA Angels at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Saunders) 14.150; Kansas City (Hochevar) 15.166
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-175); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+165); Over

Game 929-930: Seattle at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Fister) 15.444; Oakland (Gonzalez) 16.435
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+110); Under

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**pm530** · 09-06-2009, 07:39 AM

MLB

Sunday, September 6

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 12 games at home

1:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Toronto is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

1:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games on the road
NY Mets are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets's last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

1:35 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ATLANTA
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

1:35 PM
FLORIDA vs. WASHINGTON
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Washington
Washington is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Florida
Washington is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing Florida

1:35 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

1:35 PM
TEXAS vs. BALTIMORE
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games at home

1:38 PM
DETROIT vs. TAMPA BAY
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

2:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. HOUSTON
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

2:05 PM
BOSTON vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Chi White Sox are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games when playing Boston
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

2:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. MILWAUKEE
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Milwaukee's last 19 games at home

2:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. KANSAS CITY
LA Angels are 17-8 SU in their last 25 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels

3:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

4:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Seattle
Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle

8:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 3-11 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing San Diego
LA Dodgers are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against San Diego

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**pm530** · 09-06-2009, 07:41 AM

MLB

Sunday, September 6

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Hot lines: Today’s best MLB bets
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Philadelphia Phillies at Houston Astros (+155, 8.5)

Playing the under continues to be the trend with the Phillies. Friday’s 7-0 loss to the Astros was the eighth time the final score has fell below the oddsmakers’ number in Philadelphia’s last 10 games.

The biggest reason behind this current under streak is the lack of pop from the Phillies lineup. Philadelphia can’t seem to get things going in the past week, hitting a major-league worst .215 and totaling just seven runs heading into Saturday’s Game 2.

In Friday’s loss, Philadelphia had seven hits and left the bases loaded in the seventh inning. The goose egg on the scoreboard was the second time in three games the Phillies were shutout.

"We have to do better," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel told reporters."We had some chances to score some runs tonight, but we didn't... we couldn't get a big hit."

It hasn’t hurt those betting the under that Philly’s pitching staff is posting an ERA just over 3.00 during this stretch. Phillies ace Cole Hamels steps to the mound Sunday. He hasn’t given up a run in his last two starts.

Pick: Under 8.5

Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves (-175, 8.5)

Tim Hudson has a three-game win streak rolling – if you count his final two starts of 2008 before the Braves right-hander underwent Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery last August.

In his first game back with Atlanta, Hudson logged just under six innings of work and allowed two runs on six hits while striking out five batters. Hudson had a three-hour rain delay to help calm his nerves in Tuesday’s 4-3 win over Florida. He struggled a bit with his control, walking three batters.

"I'm happy with the majority of my pitches and the action on the ball," Hudson told reporters. "I think my stuff is there. But it's just locating it better at times."

Hudson has performed well against Cincinnati during his career. In five starts versus the Reds, he is 3-1 and boasts a 3.57 ERA.

Pick: Atlanta -175

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**pm530** · 09-06-2009, 07:42 AM

MLB

Sunday, September 6

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Jon Lester, Boston Red Sox

Lester’s recent gems are a big reason why bettors can never count the Red Sox out. The left-hander has led the team to wins in his last four trips to the mound.

Since the All-Star break, Lester has posted 3.02 ERA and a WHIP of 1.14. He’s also totaled 196 strikeouts on the season, which is a team record for the BoSox. Lester overtook Bruce Hurst’s 1987 franchise record for left-handers. He pitched six innings against the Rays, allowing two runs and striking out nine batters.

Jonathan Sanchez, San Francisco Giants

Sanchez was just what the Giants needed – another lights-out pitcher.

The young lefty has been stellar on the bump for San Francisco. But, like his pitching peers, has suffered at the hands of the team’s lackluster offense. In his last three starts, Sanchez has a 1-1 record despite a 2.00 ERA, 25 strikeouts and just 11 hits allowed.

In his last trip to the bump, Sanchez gave up just one run on three hits while striking out eight batters. However, the Giants could muster just two hits and were shutout 1-0 by the Phillies.

Slumping

Derek Holland, Texas Rangers

Holland can’t be happy facing another AL East foe Sunday. His last two starts, against the Blue Jays and Yankees, proved disastrous for the rookie.

He allowed 10 earned runs on seven hits in just three innings of work against Toronto this past Monday. The start before that, the southpaw was knocked around for six earned runs on seven hits in six innings versus New York.

Holland has been susceptible to the long ball in recent appearance, allowing seven home runs in his last four starts.

Bud Norris, Houston Astros

Houston is hoping some extra time off can help Bud Norris forget about his past two trips to the rubber.

Norris will start on seven-days rest Sunday after the team skipped his turn in the rotation. The rookie has surpassed his career high pitch count and could be feeling a little worn out heading into the home stretch.

In his last two appearances, Norris has allowed a combined 12 earned runs in just six innings of work. The righty has struggled with his control, walking seven batters in those games and watching his pitch counts climb into the high 90’s despite limited work.

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**pm530** · 09-06-2009, 07:43 AM

MLB

Sunday, September 6

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Sunday Night Baseball: Padres at Dodgers
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San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers (-201, 8.5)

Southern California is the scene for Sunday night baseball where the first-place Dodgers host the last-place Padres at Chavez Ravine.

San Diego sends rookie right-hander Tim Stauffer (3-6, 3.76 ERA) to the hill against Los Angeles right-hander Hiroki Kuroda (5-5, 4.08 ERA), who makes his first start off the 15-day DL since being hit in the head by a line drive at Arizona August 15.

Down the stretch

While the Dodgers remain busy trying to hold off fast-closing Colorado and San Francisco, the Padres have put on a run of their own.

Entering the weekend, San Diego owned a .318 team batting average over its previous 15 road games, averaging more than six runs and 12 hits per game. As a result the Padres were 9-6 in those games.

They opened a string of 17 games over the final three weeks of the season against the Dodgers and the two aforementioned National League West clubs that are battling for playoff berths.

RBI guys

In hopes of adding some additional clout to the lineup, the Dodgers acquired future Hall of Famer Jim Thome from the White Sox just prior to the waiver wire.

Thome’s 74 RBI’s this season ranks him No. 3 behind Andre Ethier (88) and James Loney (75) on the Los Angeles roster.

The likeable left-handed slugger, currently 36 dingers short of 600 home runs, will be utilized primarily as a pinch-hitter, thus curtailing his run at 600.

"Getting 600 would be great. Right now I'm focused and really excited about being here,” Thome told the media. “It was something out of the blue. I never expected to go back to the National League. To be here is just a thrill, it really is."

San Diego 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff’s 79 RBIs on the season ties him with All-Star 1B Adrian Gonzalez for the Padres’ team lead.

Pick me up

In hopes of bolstering a pitching staff that is on the mend, the Dodgers also picked up RHP Jon Garland from the Diamondbacks.

Garland became the 12th starting pitcher the Dodgers have used in 2009. The most starters the Dodgers have used since moving to Los Angeles is 13 back in 1964.

Armed forces

Stauffer has performed much better that his 3-6 record would indicate. He has won consecutive starts despite receiving four or less runs in nine of his last 11 starting efforts.

The rookie owns a respectable 4.35 ERA in his last six road outings.

Kuroda gave up one unearned run in five innings in his minor league rehab start Tuesday. Manager Joe Torre reported his first pitch was a line drive through the box and he also faced a broken bat hit, leaving the Dodgers bench boss convinced that Kuroda isn't scared about being hit again.

Los Angeles is 10-4 in Kuroda’s last 14 team starts. Kuroda brings a 5-1 career team start mark against San Diego into the contest.

Check the calendar

While Kuroda is 4-1 with a 2.97 ERA in his MLB career team starts in September, he is just 2-6 on Sundays.

The Dodgers have come up winners in eight of their last 12 games on Sundays while the Padres have dropped seven straight on the day of rest.

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**pm530** · 09-06-2009, 07:44 AM

MLB

Sunday, September 6

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Down the home stretch: MLB's best and worst September bets
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The length of the baseball season tests a team’s ability to maintain focus and intensity through to Game 162.

Some are better than others - and it's not always the playoff-bound teams that do it.

It should come as no surprise that the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels have three of the top September records over the past three years.

But you might be surprised by a couple teams that tend to play their best baseball in the final month, and by a couple teams that don't.

Strong finishers

Philadelphia Phillies

The defending World champions are usually a reliable bet throughout the season, but they turn up their game another notch in September. Philadelphia is 52-30 (.634 winning percentage) in the final month over the past three seasons, compared to 266-220 (.530) in the other months.

It hasn’t been just one phenomenal September that skewed the Phils’ numbers either – they’ve been 17-11 or better all three years. The team might not have that much incentive to continue its hot September play this year, considering it has a very comfortable lead in the NL East.

Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto has been a strong September team the past three seasons, going 49-33 (.598). That winning percentage is much higher than the Jays’ record in other months (207-197, .512). Making this trend even more impressive is the fact that September schedules are often loaded with division matchups. In Toronto’s case, that means plenty of games against the Red Sox and Yankees.

The Jays’ September success might come to an end this year, however. Toronto has often appeared overmatched and disheartened in losing 20 of its past 29 games.

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City is under .500 in September the past three years (40-41, .493), but that’s still a dramatic improvement over the Royals’ record during the other months (166-239, .410). The Royals’ fall numbers are inflated a bit by last year’s results, when KC won 18 of its final 26 games. It'd be hard to imagine a similar run to end this season, since the Royals have dropped 35 of their last 49 contests.

Fading finishers

Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles are the best team in baseball at one thing - waving the white flag. Baltimore actually hasn't been that bad from April to August the past three years, posting a record of 182-220 (.453). But the Orioles don't seem to worry about building momentum for the following season once it gets to September.

They are a league-worst 25-58 (.301) in the final month the past three campaigns, including 5-20 last year. Baltimore seems to be up to its old tricks again this season, starting September with three straight losses.

Detroit Tigers

Forgive Detroit fans if they don't not feel comfortable with a six-game lead in the AL Central. Despite playing well above .500 ball in the first five months of the season the last three years (221-184, .546), the Tigers have stumbled significantly in two of the last three Septembers.

They are 36-45 overall (.444) in the first month of fall during the last three years, including a 12-16 mark in 2006 that nearly cost them a playoff spot. Detroit has started this September on the right foot, however, winning its first three games.

St. Louis Cardinals

Like the Tigers, St. Louis has shown a tendency to play good baseball until the finish line is in sight. The Cardinals' pre-September record the last three years was 210-190 (.525), but St. Louis has gone 37-48 (.435) to close out the seasons.

That trend might continue this year. The Cards have all but locked up the NL Central title and might rest starters or lose focus in the final weeks.

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**Udog** · 09-06-2009, 10:44 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, September 6

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CHICAGO CUBS (68 - 66) at NY METS (61 - 75) - 1:10 PM
RANDY WELLS (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-26 (-8.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-39 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-66 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 54-52 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 9-17 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 514-481 (-103.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-66 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 21-17 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY METS are 35-17 (+17.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 150-148 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 150-148 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 14-19 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-3 (+0.8 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

RANDY WELLS vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE PELFREY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CINCINNATI (62 - 73) at ATLANTA (70 - 66) - 1:35 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HUDSON is 111-45 (+36.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 20-0 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 186-104 (+42.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 49-18 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 60-17 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 480-559 (+48.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 418-504 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 47-50 (+5.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 235-252 (+45.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
ATLANTA is 70-66 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 35-40 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 35-32 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 21-23 (-12.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 70-66 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 42-48 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 25-28 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 5-3 (+4.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CUETO is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

TIM HUDSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HUDSON is 3-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (81 - 56) at PITTSBURGH (53 - 81) - 1:35 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 263-277 (+32.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MAHOLM is 13-2 (+11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAHOLM is 12-5 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 81-56 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 78-71 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 81-56 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 43-21 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PINEIRO is 10-1 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 53-81 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 4-16 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-41 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 12-31 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 52-79 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-60 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-51 (-16.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 20-55 (-26.9 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
ST LOUIS is 10-4 (+4.7 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)

JOEL PINEIRO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
PINEIRO is 4-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.427.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MAHOLM is 3-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.79 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)

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FLORIDA (72 - 64) at WASHINGTON (46 - 90) - 1:35 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. J.D. MARTIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 118-123 (+28.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 69-60 (+16.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 34-25 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 72-64 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 86-66 (+25.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 33-31 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
FLORIDA is 41-25 (+26.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 31-22 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 46-37 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 69-61 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 108-102 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 40-31 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 46-90 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-41 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-36 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 46-87 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-70 (-24.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-64 (-34.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-59 (-22.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-52 (-26.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-44 (-23.6 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 11-3 (+6.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
10 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+8.0 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.359.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)

J.D. MARTIN vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MARTIN is 0-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 6.24 and a WHIP of 2.309.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (77 - 56) at HOUSTON (65 - 70) - 2:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 151-145 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 84-61 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 30-17 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 44-41 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 147-143 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 79-71 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 73-77 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 34-32 (+14.2 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.
PHILADELPHIA is 77-56 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-25 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-5 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-22 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-17 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-0 (+2.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAMELS is 3-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.041.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

BUD NORRIS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (75 - 61) at MILWAUKEE (65 - 70) - 2:05 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. BRADEN LOOPER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SANCHEZ is 0-9 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-26 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-61 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-61 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-46 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-70 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-34 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-19 (-11.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-20 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 6-15 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-27 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-67 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-18 (-14.6 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.
LOOPER is 2-12 (-9.9 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)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-3 (+2.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 15.09 and a WHIP of 2.471.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

BRADEN LOOPER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LOOPER is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 10.61 and a WHIP of 2.144.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.2 units)

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ARIZONA (61 - 76) at COLORADO (76 - 60) - 3:10 PM
YUSMEIRO PETIT (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 61-76 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 64-88 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 18-28 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 41-50 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 61-76 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 14-25 (-13.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 22-37 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 76-60 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 53-38 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 136-110 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 76-60 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DE LA ROSA is 18-5 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 12-1 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 56-72 (-23.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 8-6 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

YUSMEIRO PETIT vs. COLORADO since 1997
PETIT is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.615.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 3-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.11 and a WHIP of 1.226.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.2 units)

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SAN DIEGO (60 - 77) at LA DODGERS (81 - 56) - 4:10 PM
TIM STAUFFER (R) vs. HIROKI KURODA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 123-175 (-40.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 52-96 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 123-175 (-40.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-63 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 70-103 (-27.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 48-86 (-26.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 81-56 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 38-19 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 81-56 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 24-20 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 10-5 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.5 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

TIM STAUFFER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
STAUFFER is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
KURODA is 4-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.83 and a WHIP of 1.421.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

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MINNESOTA (68 - 67) at CLEVELAND (59 - 76) - 1:05 PM
NICK BLACKBURN (R) vs. DAVID HUFF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 19-28 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 4-17 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
BLACKBURN is 9-24 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BLACKBURN is 3-10 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
BLACKBURN is 2-12 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 73-52 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 40-56 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 52-68 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 42-59 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-25 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 59-76 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 29-36 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 7-7 (+0.4 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BLACKBURN is 4-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.131.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.5 units)

DAVID HUFF vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HUFF is 1-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 7.98 and a WHIP of 2.181.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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NY YANKEES (87 - 49) at TORONTO (60 - 75) - 1:07 PM
SERGIO MITRE (R) vs. BRIAN TALLET (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 7-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 27-35 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 49-44 (+22.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 13-4 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TORONTO is 60-75 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 144-167 (-55.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
TORONTO is 18-39 (-24.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 32-41 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 25-44 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 12-28 (-16.9 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 11-4 (+6.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

SERGIO MITRE vs. TORONTO since 1997
MITRE is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.31 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

BRIAN TALLET vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
TALLET is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.583.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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DETROIT (74 - 61) at TAMPA BAY (72 - 63) - 1:38 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. WADE DAVIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 63-86 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 18-31 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 99-111 (-29.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 105-52 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 36-12 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 106-55 (+30.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 116-63 (+33.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 124-83 (+29.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 39-17 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 34-26 (+7.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 74-61 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 72-63 (-5.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 8-13 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-34 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-2 (+3.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

WADE DAVIS vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (76 - 59) at BALTIMORE (55 - 81) - 1:35 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 76-59 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 27-19 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 71-76 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 73-53 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 48-36 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 34-26 (+9.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 55-81 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 499-547 (-116.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 6-23 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 12-34 (-20.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 25-58 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 499-547 (-116.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 36-62 (-22.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 19-35 (-15.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 86-157 (-47.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 24-60 (-25.7 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.
GUTHRIE is 16-27 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 16-27 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 4-12 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-4 (+0.7 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. TEXAS since 1997
GUTHRIE is 2-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.274.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

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BOSTON (78 - 57) at CHI WHITE SOX (68 - 69) - 2:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 19-30 (-14.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-17 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-6 (+13.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 93-58 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 63-57 (+3.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-12 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 10-3 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 36-15 (+14.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 161-99 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 84-44 (+27.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 52-24 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 39-15 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 15-1 (+14.0 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. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 2-8 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

JON LESTER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
LESTER is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.220.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. BOSTON since 1997
DANKS is 1-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.24 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (80 - 54) at KANSAS CITY (51 - 84) - 2:10 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 19-11 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 47-32 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 40-21 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA ANGELS are 26-12 (+11.8 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.
LA ANGELS are 80-54 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 77-46 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 41-28 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 31-16 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 29-11 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA ANGELS are 73-46 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 119-87 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 39-18 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 18-6 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 19-9 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 37-16 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 51-84 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 43-72 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 26-43 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-21 (-11.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 7-16 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 45-74 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-34 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-51 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-22 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
KANSAS CITY is 9-26 (-14.6 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
LA ANGELS is 8-0 (+8.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SAUNDERS is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (72 - 65) at OAKLAND (60 - 76) - 4:05 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 253-235 (-71.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 72-65 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 34-27 (+6.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 13-4 (+8.3 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 19-10 (+11.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 69-61 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 39-26 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 40-30 (+7.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 41-56 (-15.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 30-53 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 11-4 (+7.2 Units) against OAKLAND this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

DOUG FISTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

GIO GONZALEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GONZALEZ is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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**Udog** · 09-06-2009, 12:05 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Sunday, 9/6/2009

National League

CHICAGO CUBS at NY METS, 1:10 PM ET
WELLS: CHC 9-17 AWAY after a win
PELFREY: NYM 35-17 at home when the total is 8 to 8.5

CINCINNATI at ATLANTA, 1:35 PM ET
CUETO: CIN 4-16 after allowing 3 runs or less in BB games
HUDSON: ATL 11-0 with a rested bullpen

ST LOUIS at PITTSBURGH, 1:35 PM ET
PINEIRO: STL 16-1 as a favorite of -175 to -250
MAHOLM: PIT 4-16 on Sunday

FLORIDA at WASHINGTON, 1:35 PM ET
SANCHEZ: FLA 24-8 after 3 consecutive division games
MARTIN: WAS 13-36 against division opponents

PHILADELPHIA at HOUSTON, 2:05 PM ET
HAMELS: PHI 22-8 AWAY after one or more consecutive overs
NORRIS: HOU 21-37 after one or more consecutive overs

SAN FRANCISCO at MILWAUKEE, 2:05 PM ET
SANCHEZ: SF 33-15 when the money line is -100 to -150
LOOPER: MIL 6-15 on Sunday

ARIZONA at COLORADO, 3:10 PM ET
PETIT: ARI 16-6 OVER after 6+ consecutive road games
DE LA ROSA: COL 25-12 OVER after allowing 2 runs or less

SAN DIEGO at LA DODGERS, 4:10 PM ET
STAUFFER: SD 12-6 after having won 4 of their last 5
KURODA: LAD 8-14 after 6+ consecutive home games

American League

MINNESOTA at CLEVELAND, 1:05 PM ET
BLACKBURN: MIN 4-17 AWAY against left-handed starters
HUFF: CLE 21-13 after 3 consecutive division games

NY YANKEES at TORONTO, 1:07 PM ET
MITRE: NYY 18-4 after 6+ consecutive road games
TALLET: TOR 19-37 in the second half of the season

DETROIT at TAMPA BAY, 1:38 PM ET
JACKSON: DET 3-12 AWAY after scoring 8+ runs
DAVIS: TB 77-41 at home when the total is 8.5 to 10

TEXAS at BALTIMORE, 1:35 PM ET
HOLLAND: TEX 18-3 UNDER on Sunday
GUTHRIE: BAL 11-23 against AL West

BOSTON at CHI WHITE SOX, 2:05 PM ET
LESTER: BOS 43-19 against AL Central
DANKS: CHW 2-8 at home on Sunday

LA ANGELS at KANSAS CITY, 2:10 PM ET
SAUNDERS: LAA 17-7 after allowing 1 run or less
HOCHEVAR: KC 1-13 as a home underdog of +125 or more

SEATTLE at OAKLAND, 4:05 PM ET
FISTER: SEA 37-17 when the money line is -100 to -150
GONZALEZ: OAK 14-6 OVER after 3+ consecutive overs

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 09-06-2009, 12:12 PM

MLB

Sunday, September 6

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Baseball Today
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SCOREBOARD

Sunday, Sept. 6

Diamondbacks at Rockies (3:10 p.m. EDT). Jorge De La Rosa (13-9) starts for Colorado as the Rockies try to hang on to the wild-card lead.

STARS
Saturday

-Albert Pujols, Cardinals, led off the 10th inning with his second career pinch-hit home run and St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 2-1.

-Gavin Floyd, White Sox, retired his first 17 batters, gave up only three hits in eight innings and struck out a career-high 11 in Chicago's 5-1 win over Boston.

-Melvin Mora, Orioles, homered and drove in three runs in Baltimore's 5-4 win over Texas.

-Kaz Matsui, Astros, hit a bases-loaded single off Brad Lidge to drive in two runs in the bottom of the ninth and lift Houston over Philadelphia 5-4.

-Joey Votto hit a two-run homer in Cincinnati's 3-1 win in Atlanta.

BIG MAN COMES THROUGH

Albert Pujols led off the 10th inning with his second career pinch-hit home run, and St. Louis overcame Ross Ohlendorf's dominating start to hand Pittsburgh its ninth straight loss, 2-1 Saturday night.

GREAT GREINKE

Zack Greinke, who threw a one-hitter at Seattle in his last start and struck out a club-record 15 in his previous outing against Cleveland on Aug. 25, allowed one unearned run on eight hits in eight innings in Kansas City's 2-1 loss to the Angels in 11 innings. He left after a career high 125 pitches and lowered his ERA to a major league-best 2.22. In his last three starts, he has allowed two earned runs and 14 hits, while striking 28 in 25 innings. Greinke struck out eight Angels, increasing his season total to 210, the second-highest in Royals history. Dennis Leonard holds the franchise record with 244 strikeouts in 1977.

SCOTT BAKER, W-MAKER

Scott Baker won his seventh straight decision on Saturday, extending his mastery of the Cleveland Indians and leading the Twins to a 4-1 win. The right-hander gave up one run in six innings and hasn't lost since July 7, a span of 11 starts.

WELCOME ABOARD

Acquired on Monday from the Chicago White Sox for minor league pitcher Brandon Hynick, Jose Contreras pitched 6 2-3 solid innings to lead the Rockies to a 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rockies traded for Contreras to fill in for the injured Aaron Cook, who is on the disabled list with a right shoulder strain. The Cuban proved his value right away and earned his second win in the last two months.

SHUT DOWN

Royals outfielder Jose Guillen will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury. Guillen sat out 37 games with a ligament tear in his knee, but was activated from the disabled list Tuesday. He struck out as a pinch hitter that day and was the starting designated hitter Wednesday, but left after only two at-bats with pain in his right hamstring.

THREE, THREE, AND THREE

Pittsburgh's Ross Ohlendorf became the 40th major league pitcher to strike out the side on nine pitches in an inning, but didn't figure in the decision as the Pirates lost 2-1 to St. Louis in 10 innings.

RED NUMBER DAY

Cincinnati won its season-high sixth straight 3-1 over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.

SPEAKING

"I'm always antsy when Ichiro is up there. I hate facing that guy the way he hits. It's not a good matchup for me. He's one of the toughest guys to face because he always finds a way to get the bat on the ball.'' - Oakland starter Brett Anderson on the Mariners star, who is within one hit of 2,000

SEASONS

Sept. 6

1905 - Frank Smith of the Chicago White Sox pitched a no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers in a 15-0 victory in the second game of a doubleheader. The score was the most lopsided margin of victory for a no-hitter in AL history.

1924 - Urban Shocker of the St. Louis Browns pitched two complete games against the Chicago White Sox and won both, 6-2.

1943 - At 16 years, 8 months and 5 days, Philadelphia A's pitcher Carl Scheib became the youngest player to appear in an American League game.

1950 - Don Newcombe missed pitching complete games in a doubleheader for the Brooklyn Dodgers by leaving in the seventh inning of the second game trailing the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0. Newcombe had won the first game 2-0.

1976 - Los Angeles catcher Steve Yeager was seriously injured when the jagged end of a broken bat struck him in the throat while he was waiting in the on-deck circle.

1981 - Fernando Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 to tie a National League record of seven shutouts by a rookie pitcher.

1995 - Cal Ripken played in his 2,131st consecutive major league game to surpass Lou Gehrig's 56-year record. Ripken received a 22-minute standing ovation and went 2-for-4, including a homer, in Baltimore's 4-2 win over California.

1996 - Eddie Murray hit his 500th home run, joining Hall of Famers Hank Aaron and Willie Mays with at least 3,000 hits and 500 homers. Murray homered off Felipe Lira in the seventh inning of the Baltimore Orioles' 5-4, 12-inning loss to Detroit.

2000 - Scott Sheldon of the Texas Rangers became the third player to play all nine positions in one game when he did it in a 13-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Sheldon joined Bert Campaneris (Sept. 8, 1965) and Cesar Tovar (Sept. 22, 1968) as true utility players.

2001 - Barry Bonds became the fifth player in baseball history to hit 60 home runs in a season, connecting in the second inning of San Francisco's game against Arizona. He joined Babe Ruth, Roger Maris, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.

2002 - The Oakland Athletics' 20-game winning streak was snapped as Brad Radke pitched the Minnesota Twins to a 6-0 victory at the Metrodome. The Athletics fell short of matching the second-longest winning streak in baseball history. The Chicago Cubs of 1880 and 1935 both won 21 straight.

2005 - Texas slugger Mark Teixeira became the fifth player in major league history to hit 100 homers in his first three seasons. Teixeira's three-run homer in the top of the ninth gave the Rangers a 10-7 win over Minnesota.

2006 - Anibal Sanchez, a 22-year-old rookie, threw a no-hitter in his 13th career start to end the longest no-hit gap in major league history as Florida beat Arizona 2-0.

2007 - Rick Ankiel homered twice and had a career-high seven RBIs, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 16-4 victory over Pittsburgh in a game shortened to eight innings because of rain.

2008 - Alfonso Soriano, homered three times at the top of Chicago's retooled batting order, and the first-place Cubs emerged from their longest losing streak of the season with a 14-9 win over Cincinnati.

2008 - Roy Oswalt, threw a one-hitter to help Houston beat Colorado 2-0. Oswalt struck out six, walked two and hit two batters.

Today's birthdays: Mark Teahen 28; Derrek Lee 34

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**Udog** · 09-06-2009, 12:56 PM

MLB
Write-Up

Sunday, September 6

Hot Pitchers
-- Hudson allowed two runs in 5.1 IP in his first start back off DL.
-- Cardinals won last eleven Pineiro starts (5-0, 3.13 in last five). .
-- Hamels threw 17 scoreless innings in his last two starts.
-- JSanchez is 2-0, 2.52 in his last four starts.
-- Colorado is 13-3 in last 16 de la Rosa starts. Petit has 2.12 RA in his last three starts.
-- Kuroda was 2-0, 2.60 in his last three starts, but this is his first start back after getting drilled in the head by a line drive. Stauffer is 2-0, 3.09 in his last couple starts.

-- Mitre is 2-0, 1.54 in his last two starts.
-- Jackson is 3-1, 4.45 in his last five starts.
-- Guthrie is 2-1, 1.80 in his last three starts.
-- Lester is 2-0, 2.50 in his last six starts. Danks is 3-0, 2.34 in his last five starts.
-- Saunders is 2-0, 1.50 in his last couple starts.
-- Fister is 2-1, 3.31 in five starts for Seattle.

Cold Pitchers
-- Wells is 2-3, 4.94 in his last five starts. Pelfrey is 1-4, 6.35 in his last six starts.
-- Cueto is 1-6, 9.47 in his last nine starts.
-- Maholm is 1-4, 5.76 in his last eight starts.
-- ASanchez is 1-6, 6.41 in his last eight starts. Martin is 1-2, 5.60 in his last three starts.
-- Norris is 0-3, 13.11 in his last three starts.
-- Milwaukee is 1-4 in last five Looper starts (1-1, 5.90).

-- Huff has a 6.96 RA in his last six starts. Blackburn is 1-5, 7.74 in his last nine starts.
-- Tallet is 0-4, 8.53 in his last six starts.
-- Davis is making first big league start; he was
-- Holland is 0-2, 16.00 in his last two starts.
-- Hochevar is 0-5, 7.75 in his last seven starts.
-- GGonzalez is 1-3, 7.71 in his last four starts.

Hot Teams
-- Marlins won their last four games, scoring 34 runs.
-- Reds won last six games, scoring 32 runs.
-- Cardinals won 13 of their last 16 games.
-- Giants won three of their last four games.
-- Rockies won four of their last five games.
-- Padres won eight of their last eleven games.

-- Rangers won four of their last five games.
-- Bronx won 18 of its last 24 games.
-- Red Sox won eight of their last twelve games. White Sox won the last four games, scoring 26 runs.
-- Tigers won six of their last seven games.
-- Twins won six of their last eight road games.
-- Angels are 6-4 in last ten games, but scored five runs last four games.
-- Mariners won nine of their last thirteen games.

Cold Teams
-- Nationals lost their last eight games, scoring 20 runs.
-- Pirates lost their last nine games, allowing 61 runs.
-- Mets lost 12 of their last 17 games. Cubs lost eight of their last eleven road games.
-- Braves lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Astros lost five of their last eight games. Phllies lost three of four.
-- Brewers lost four of their last five games.
-- Arizona lost its last three games, scoring seven runs.
-- Dodgers lost 13 of their last 23 home games.

-- Orioles lost five of their last seven games.
-- Indians lost six of their last eight games.
-- Rays lost five of their last six home games.
-- Blue Jays lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Royals lost 12 of their last 16 games.
-- A's are 5-8 in their last thirteen games.

Totals
-- Under is 5-1-1 in Cubs' last seven games.
-- Over is 14-5 in Milwaukee's last 19 home games.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in Cardinals' last seven road games.
-- Eight of Phillies' last ten games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Washington home games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight San Francisco games.
-- Under is 6-0-2 in last eight Arizona games.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in Dodgers' last eleven games.

-- Seven of last nine Bronx road games went over the total.
-- Nine of last twelve White Sox games stayed under the total.
-- Last nine Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Detroit road games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Texas road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in Angels' last eleven road games.
-- Under is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Oakland home games.

Umpires
-- Chi-NY-- Eight of last twelve Culbreth games went over the total.
-- SF-Mil-- Under is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Layne starts.
-- StL-Pitt-- Underdog is 9-8 in last seventeen Hernandez games.
-- Phil-Hst-- Underdog is 5-3 in last eight Fletcher games.
-- Fla-Wsh-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Bell games.
-- Cin-Atl-- Three of last four Drake games stayed under the total.
-- Az-Colo-- Home team won six of last seven Muchlinski games.
-- SD-LA-- Underdog is 6-3 in last nine Estabrook games.

-- NY-Tor-- Favorite won seven of last nine Holbrook games.
-- Bos-Chi-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Davidson games.
-- Min-Clev-- Five of last seven Diaz games went over the total.
-- Det-TB-- Four of last five West games went over the total.
-- Tex-Balt-- Underdog is 5-4 in last nine Darling games.
-- LA-KC-- Home team won seven of last eight O'Nora games.
-- Sea-A's-- Seven of last nine Reynolds games went over the total.

**Udog** · 09-06-2009, 12:56 PM

WNBA
Dunkel

Chicago at Detroit
The Shock look to take advantage of a Chicago team that is just 5-12 ATS in its last 17 road games. Detroit is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Shock favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Game 651-652: Washington at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 107.391; Indiana 115.139
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 7 1/2; 159 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 5 1/2; 151 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-5 1/2); Over

Game 653-654: Chicago at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 107.926; Detroit 116.787
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 9; 160
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 5 1/2; 152
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5 1/2); Over

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Long Sheet

Sunday, September 6

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WASHINGTON (15 - 16) at INDIANA (20 - 10) - 9/6/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 175-223 ATS (-70.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 105-140 ATS (-49.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in road games in August or September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 108-143 ATS (-49.3 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 108-140 ATS (-46.0 Units) after a division game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 7-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 9-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (15 - 16) at DETROIT (15 - 15) - 9/6/2009, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-3 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Sunday, September 6
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Lady Luck: Today's WNBA best bets
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Chicago Sky at Detroit Shock (-5.5, 151.5)

The Shock have had an influx of power.

Detroit finally has its lineup at 100 percent as Cheryl Ford is rounding into elite form for the defending champs. Ford (8.3 ppg, 7.4 rpg) struggled at the start of the season as she returned from a knee injury, but her play has allowed the Shock to make big moves in the Eastern Conference standings.

Detroit has won six of its past seven overall and is 5-1-1 ATS in those contests.

Meantime, Chicago enters the game having lost four of its past six and has dropped its two most recent meetings with Detroit by an average of 7.5 points.

Pick: Shock -5.5

Washington Mystics at Indiana Fever (-6, 150)

When these teams meet, two things are certain: The Fever wins and there will be plenty of points.

Indiana is 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS in its past four meetings with Washington, with each win coming by nearly nine points. And the Fever don’t do it with defense. These matchups have been wide-open shootouts with the past four meetings easily surpassing the total.

Neither team is playing well right now, with Indiana losers in five of six and Washington dropping five of eight. But look for history to repeat itself. The Fever will heat up with a win over Washington and improve on their stellar 13-3 SU home record.

Pick: Fever -6

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