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**pm530** · 10-10-2009, 01:00 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Saturday, October 10

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Cardinals try to stay alive against the Dodgers, the Rockies host the Phillies, and No. 1 Florida prepares to battle LSU.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

The top game on the college football schedule for Saturday has No. 1 Florida at No. 4 LSU, with the oddsmakers pegging the Gators as modest 7-point favorites pending definitive word on QB Tim Tebow's status for the game. Florida beat Kentucky 41-7 in their last outing two weeks ago, with Tebow throwing for 103 yards and a score before getting knocked out of the game. The Tigers are coming off a 20-13 win over Georgia. The total for the matchup is at 44.5 points.

The other ranked matchup for Saturday has No. 3 Alabama at No. 20 Mississippi. The unbeaten Crimson Tide dispatched Kentucky 38-20 last time out, with Greg McElroy going 15-of-26 for 148 yards and two touchdowns in the game. Mark Ingram ran for 140 yards and two scores. Mississippi got past Vanderbilt 23-7 in their last game, with Jevan Snead throwing for 237 yards and three touchdowns. The Tide are 4.5-point favorites for Saturday, with the contest's total at 46 points.

In other Top 10 action on Saturday it's Colorado at No. 2 Texas (-32.5), Boston College at No. 5 Virginia Tech (-13.5), Wisconsin at No. 9 Ohio State (-16), and No. 10 TCU (-10.5) at Air Force. Three Top-10 teams all have byes in Week 6, with No. 6 Boise State, No. 7 USC, and No. 8 Cincinnati all getting a short break.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

Both NLDS continue on Saturday, with the Dodgers at St. Louis and Philadelphia at Colorado. Los Angeles will send Vicente Padilla (4-0, 3.20 in the NL) to the mound in Saturday's Game 3 as the Dodgers try to sweep the best-of-five set. Righthander Padilla beat the Rockies last time out, holding them to one earned run over five innings. The Cards counter with Joel Pineiro (15-12, 3.49 ERA). Righthander Pineiro gave up four runs over five innings to the Brewers last outing.

In the later game on Saturday the Rockies will go with Jason Hammel (10-8, 4.33 ERA) as they try to win a second consecutive game and take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five set. Righthander Hammel tossed a couple of scoreless innings against the Dodgers on Sunday, and beat the Brewers in his last start (four runs in five innings). Pedro Martinez (5-1, 3.63 ERA) is the probable starter for the Phillies; righthander Martinez has given up six runs over his last seven innings.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

There are 13 games on the NHL's schedule for Saturday, including Washington at Detroit. The Capitals fell 4-3 to the Rangers last time out, with Nicklas Backstrom scoring twice in a losing cause. Jose Theodore stopped 25 of the 29 New York shots in that contest. The Red Wings picked up their first win of the season by slipping past the Blackhawks 3-2 on Thursday night. Nicklas Lidstrom, Kris Draper, and Johan Franzen had the goals, and Chris Osgood had 32 saves.

Also on the ice on Saturday: the Islanders at Boston, New Jersey at Florida, Pittsburgh at Toronto, Atlanta at Ottawa, Anaheim at Philadelphia, Carolina at Tampa Bay, Los Angeles at St. Louis, Buffalo at Nashville, Colorado at Chicago, Columbus at Phoenix, Minnesota at San Jose, and Montreal at Edmonton. The Habs were throttled 7-1 by the Canucks on Wednesday night, as Carey Price allowed seven goals on 32 shots. The Oilers fell 4-3 to the Flames last time out.

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**pm530** · 10-10-2009, 01:01 AM

Bettor's best friend: Today's helpful tips

Saturday, October 10

Cold wings

The last thing Detroit needed to lose was another scorer. But on Friday, the team learned Johan Franzen is out with at least four months with a torn ACL. Franzen had 34 goals and 25 assists in just 71 games last year and his injury, along with defected free agent and 40-goal scorer Marian Hossa, leaves a big hole in the team’s attack. The Red Wings are -135 against Washington with a total of six.

Power outage

The Tampa Bay Lightning are trying to get anything positive to happen to start the season. The Lightning have been outscored nearly 2-1 through three games (0-2-1) and things won get much easier when they host a scrappy Carolina team on Saturday. The penalty kill has been a big issue so far, killing off just 70 percent of opposing man advantages. Take a long look at Carolina at +115 with a total of six goals.

Fighting word

Senator teammates Chris Neil and Jason Spezza dropped the gloves in practice this morning, showing that the fire Ottawa played with in its past two games was for real. Spezza, however, needs to pick up his play as he has yet to score this season. Ottawa is minus-145 against Atlanta on Saturday with a total of 6 goals.

Hasselbeck is back

The Seahawks are expecting to get a huge lift as quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is expected to be under center when the team hosts Jacksonville on Sunday. Seahawks have lost three straight, missing the three-time Pro Bowler for all but the first two quarters of the slide. The team also has failed to crack 20 points during its losing streak. Seattle is getting three points.

Blocking foul

Like the Redskins needed anything else to worry about. The team seems to be in utter disarray as running back Clinton Portis has divided the locker room by requesting a new lead blocker instead of starting fullback Mike Sellers. The fullback had to be restrained by teammates and led the team to work out free agent running back Keon Lattimore. The Redskins are getting four points against the Panthers.

Snow patrol

We hope the Phillies packed their long johns for their trip to Colorado. The forecast for Denver calls for a 30 percent chance of precipitation with a 10 mph wind. The catch? With a low that could drop down to the low 30s, snow is a definite possibility. Pedro Martinez will make the chilly start for the Phillies at 38 years old and have to battle the elements as well as the potent Colorado lineup. Philadelphia is plus-111 with a total of nine runs.

SEC shootout

Oddsmakers believe that Auburn at Arkansas will put on quiet the fireworks display when the clash on Saturday morning, putting the total at 66.But recent history between the two sides says the matchup shouldn’t be a high-scoring duel. Three of the past four meetings have fallen under the number, with the road team winning and covering each of the past four meetings.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"You're not sure what kind of U.S. team you're going to get when you travel to Honduras or El Salvador or Costa Rica. At this point when U.S. Soccer has grown and competed in World Cups throughout the years, shouldn't we be above that?"

--Former U.S. Captain John Harkes on the team’s road woes in World Cup qualifying. The U.S. plays at Honduras on Saturday needing a win to lock up a World Cup berth.

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**pm530** · 10-10-2009, 01:02 AM

CFL
Dunkel Index

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

Game 463-464: Toronto at Saskatchewan
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 102.584; Saskatchewan 115.788
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 13; 46
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 10 1/2; 50
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-10 1/2); Under

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

Game 465-466: Calgary at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 113.735; Montreal 118.101
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 4 1/2; 54
Vegas Line: Montreal by 6 1/2; 51
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+6 1/2); Over

Game 467-468: Winnipeg at Hamilton
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 107.137; Hamilton 110.074
Dunkel Line: Hamilton by 3; 43
Vegas Line: Hamilton by 6 1/2; 47
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+6 1/2); Under

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CFL
Long Sheet

Week 15

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Saturday, October 10
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TORONTO (3 - 10) at SASKATCHEWAN (7 - 6) - 10/10/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
TORONTO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) off a loss against a division rival over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 134-102 ATS (+21.8 Units) in all games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 134-102 ATS (+21.8 Units) in all lined games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 122-92 ATS (+20.8 Units) in games played on turf since 1996.

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

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Monday, October 12
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CALGARY (8 - 5) at MONTREAL (11 - 2) - 10/12/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 3-3 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 3-3 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WINNIPEG (5 - 8) at HAMILTON (6 - 7) - 10/12/2009, 4:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 5-3 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 6-2 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Write-up

Week 15 CFL games

Saturday, October 10

Toronto (2-11) @ Saskatchewan (7-6)-- Roughriders (+3) won 46-36 at Toronto in Week 2, leading 37-13 at the half- Argos turned ball over five times, had 17 penalties for 141 yards. Toronto lost its last nine games, is 3-4 as road dog, losing last four away games by 25-19-6-5 points. Riders are just 2-3 in last five home games, 1-2 as home favorite; they've got -5 turnover ratio last two games, and just two takeaways last three games.

Monday, October 12

Calgary (8-5) @ Montreal (11-2)-- Calgary lost its season opener 40-27 at home to Montreal, getting outrushed 176-54; both teams turned ball over three times in game. Stampeders won five of their last six games, are 3-3 on road, with losses by 12-3-7 points. Alouettes won their last four games, covered last three; they're 3-3 as home favorite, winning at home by 34-13-25-9-4-19. Five of last six Calgary games stayed under total.

Winnipeg (5-8) @ Hamilton (7-6)-- Bombers won last two games after a 1-4 skid; they're 4-2 as road dog, losing its away games by 2-12-8-15-19 points TiCats lost their last two games, scoring 8-14 points; they're 5-2 at home, 2-1 vs spread as a fave. Bombers (+1.5) lost 25-13 at Hamilton in Week 3, despite four turnovers- they threw for 325 yards. Last four Hamilton games stayed under the total.

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CFL

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Trend Report
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Saturday, October 10

9:00 PM
TORONTO vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Toronto is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Saskatchewan is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Saskatchewan's last 10 games at home

Monday, October 12

1:00 PM
CALGARY vs. MONTREAL
Calgary is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Calgary is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Montreal is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
Montreal is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary

4:30 PM
WINNIPEG vs. HAMILTON
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Winnipeg's last 22 games
Winnipeg is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Hamilton is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
Hamilton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg

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CFL

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Canadian bacon: CFL Week 15 preview and picks
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Saturday, October 10

Toronto Argonauts at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-10.5, 50)

Good thing the Argos have one of the best defences in the league. Bettors just can’t imagine what it would be like if their defence was has inept has their offence. The Argos did not score a passing touchdown in their last five games, going back to August 28. No wonder QB Kerry Joseph is fed up with rookie head coach Bart Andrus, who will probably start Cody Pickett again. He described the situation in Toronto as a fiasco and he was right. It is said that Joseph and Andrus ironed out their differences. “I can understand the frustration” said Andrus to the media after Joseph’s outburst. If true, that may be reassuring for Argos fans since Joseph has had success against his former team since he was traded to Toronto two years ago. In three games against the Roughriders, he threw for 914 yards with nine touchdown passes. The Roughriders also have their own quarterback controversy, where Riders coach Ken Miller suggested this week he will probably alternate QB’s Darian Durant and Steven Jyles. But it is nothing next to the melodrama that has kept unfolding in Toronto since the start of the season.

Pick: Saskatchewan -10.5

Monday, October 12

Calgary Stampeders at Montreal Alouettes (-6, 51.5)

Will this be a preview of the next Grey Cup? It could very well be. The Alouettes will most likely play without RB Avon Cobourne (groin injury) but their running game should still be potent with backup Brendan Whittaker. Montreal’s Anthony Calvillo and Calgary’s Henry Burris are two of the best quarterbacks in the game. Both can throw to some of the best wide receivers in the business. But Burris has been a disappointment in his last three outings, with a QB rating of only 57.1. Calgary won a narrow 15-14 win against Hamilton last week without scoring a touchdown – the first since 1995. It will be tough for Burris to rebound against the tightest defence in the CFL. The last time these two teams met, the Alouettes won 40-27 in the season opener in Calgary. Despite Cobourne’s absence, the Als, at home, should once again prevail.

Pick: Montreal -6

Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Hamilton Tiger Cats (-6, 47)

Veteran QB Kevin Glenn would sure like to face the team that rejected him after last season. But Quinton Porter is the No. 1 QB in Hamilton and, despite Glenn’s displeasure with that situation, nothing gives the impression that coach Marcel Bellefeuille has changed his mind. The Tiger Cats, after pulling a few upsets, have lost three of their last four games. This will be a game with much at stake. With a third win in a row, the Bombers would rise to second place in the East, tied with the Tiger Cats. These two teams will meet again on November 8 in the last game of the regular season. The Bombers have made peace with veteran linebacker Barrin Simpson, who returned to the practice field Wednesday but it is still unclear whether he will play or not on this Thanksgiving game. But the Bombers will be in need of a middle linebacker after Joe Lobendahn was injured last week against the Eskimos and I would be surprised if Simpson didn’t play Monday. Wide Receiver Terrence Edward, who missed the last two games due to a concussion, could also be back in the lineup. Import DE Gavin Walls missed Wednesday’s practice with a knee injury and may miss the game. Last time these two met in Hamilton, The Tiger Cats won 25-13. Expect a similar result.

Pick: Hamilton -6

(Last Week 3-1, season 29-23)

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**pm530** · 10-10-2009, 01:03 AM

MLB
This Day in Baseball

On October 10 in Baseball History...

1904 - Boston clinched the pennant on the last day of the season when Jack CheXXXo of the New York Highlanders threw a wild pitch in the ninth to allow the winning run to score from third. The Red Sox won 3-2 in the doubleheader opener.

1906 - Ed Reulbach's no-hit bid is broken by Jiggs Donahue's single in the seventh, but the Cubs beat the White Sox, 7-1. The next World Series one-hitter will come in 1945, by another Cub: Claude Passeau.

1920 - The Cleveland Indians beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 8-1 in the fifth game of the World Series. For the Indians, Elmer Smith hit the first Series grand slam and Jim Bagby, the winner, hit the first Series homer by a pitcher.

1923 - It's an all-New York World Series for the third straight year. A 4-4 tie is broken in the top of the ninth by the Giants. Casey Stengel's inside-the-park home run is the first World Series homer at Yankee Stadium. It is the first World Series to be broadcast on a nationwide radio network.

1924 - The Washington Senators won their only championship by defeating the Giants 4-3 in 12 innings. The winning run scored when a ball hit by Earl McNeely bounced over third baseman Fred Lindstrom's head.

1926 - Grover Alexander, 39, saved Game 7 and the World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals, fanning Tony Lazzeri with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and pitching 2 1/3 hitless innings.

1931 - The Philadelphia Athletics rally for two runs and have two runners on base with two outs in the ninth when Cardinals reliever Bill Hallahan gets the final out for the 4-2 win in Game Seven. The A's are denied their third consecutive World Championship.

1937 - Lefty Gomez knocks in the winning run in the 4-2 clincher in Game Five against the Giants. It is his record fifth World Series win without a loss. Another record comes when the Yankees complete the Series without an error.

1945 - The Tigers score five runs in the first inning of Game Seven and rout the Cubs 9-3 behind Hal Newhouser, who strikes out 10 to win the World Series.

1951 - Hank Bauer's bases-loaded triple in Game Six propels the Yankees to a 4-3 win and their third straight Series victory.

1956 - Johnny Kucks sets down Brooklyn, 9-0, as the Yankees win the World Series in seven games. Yogi Berra hits a pair of two-run home runs and Bill Skowron hits a grand slam. It's the seventh and final time Brooklyn and the Yankees meet in the Series. In the future, it will take a jet, not a subway, to get these two teams together.

1957 - Lew Burdette's third victory of the World Series, a 5-0 decision over the New York Yankees, gave the Milwaukee Braves the championship.

1964 - Jim Bouton and Curt Simmons battle to a 1-1 tie through eight innings in Game Three. Mickey Mantle homers on Barney Schultz's first pitch in the ninth, and the Yankees win, 2-1.

1968 - Mickey Lolich won the World Series for the Detroit Tigers by defeating Bob Gibson and the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 in Game 7. It was Lolich's third win and came after the Tigers had lost three of the first four games.

1973 - Tom Seaver hurls the Mets into the World Series for the second time in four years with a 7-2 victory over the Reds in Game Five of the NLCS.

1978 - Davey Lopes collects two home runs and five RBI to lead the Dodgers to an 11-5 victory over the Yankees in the first game of the World Series.

1979 - The Orioles score five runs in the first inning of the World Series, then hang on to defeat the Pirates 5-4.

1980 - Kansas City's George Brett hit an upper deck three-run homer off relief ace Goose Gossage to give the Kansas City Royals a 4-2 victory and a three-game sweep of New York Yankees in the ALCS.

1982 - The Brewers complete their comeback from a 2-0 ALCS deficit by edging the Angels 4-3, to earn their first-ever trip to the World Series. Angels outfielder Fred Lynn bats .611 for the series and is named MVP in a losing cause.

1987 - Jeffrey Leonard homered for the fourth straight game as the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2, tying the NLCS at two games apiece.

1990 - The Oakland Athletics swept the Boston Red Sox for the American League pennant and their third straight trip to the World Series with a 3-1 victory. MVP Dave Stewart won for the eighth straight time in head-to-head matchups with Roger Clemens, who was ejected in the second inning for arguing balls and strikes with umpire Terry Cooney.

1996 - Gary Gaetti hits a grand slam off Greg Maddux to lead the Cardinals to an 8-3 win over the Braves and a tie of the NLCS.

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**pm530** · 10-10-2009, 01:04 AM

MLB

Saturday, October 10

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Hot lines: Today’s best MLB bets
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Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies (-115, 9.5)

You may know a softball diehard who plays into the deep autumn in what are known as "snowflake leagues." The National League Division Series is about to become a snowflake league.

The forecast in Denver for Game Three calls for show showers all day Saturday. If the game is played, the temperatures will dip below freezing shortly after the first pitch, with winds of 10 miles per hour making it feel like it is in the 20s.

That is a dramatic change from Game Two in Philadelphia on Thursday, when it was sunny and 65 degrees with winds of 12 miles per hour. The forecast for Denver is nowhere near ideal for baseball.

"We've played in cold weather before," Philadelphia reliever Scott Eyre told mlb.com. "You've just got to go out and make the plays. The weather is irrelevant."

Perhaps. You would have to think the Rockies are more acclimated because they live in Denver and are used to the occasional October snowstorm. They also are 44-17 at Coors Field since Jim Tracy took over as manager.

Pick: Colorado

Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals (-160, 8.5)

It's difficult to give batting advice to the best hitter in baseball, but Albert Pujols may have to expand his strike zone.

The Dodgers clearly are pitching around Pujols, who is just 1-for-6 with three walks and zero RBI through the first two games of the series. That is part of the reason the Cardinals - favored to reach the World Series - are one loss away from elimination.

Pujols is 4-for-9 lifetime with no walks or strikeouts vs. Dodgers starter Vicente Padilla, so he has been able to find something to hit when facing the righthander. But behind Pujols is Matt Holliday, who is just 1-for-6 vs. Padilla.

It has to happen soon. The Cardinals had 21 hits in the first two games but also left 21 runners on base. St. Louis is 3-for-22 with runners in scoring position in the series.

St. Louis is 2-10 since Sept. 23.

Pick: Los Angeles

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**pm530** · 10-10-2009, 01:05 AM

MLB

Saturday, October 10

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The payoff pitch: Saturday's best mound matchup
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Pedro Martinez (Philadelphia Phillies) vs. Jason Hammel (Colorado Rockies)

Pedro Martinez (5-1, 3.63 ERA)

Martinez may turn 38 later this month but still knows how to pitch; he averaged nearly a strikeout per inning and tossed a pair of gems as the Phillies won his first seven starts.

However, his last two starts of the season were not good. In a combined seven innings, he gave up six runs, 13 hits - including two homers - and two walks, failing to get into the fifth inning.

Martinez has made quite a mark in the postseason. In 13 games, he is 6-2 with a 3.40 ERA and is even more dominant in the Division Series, going 4-0 with a 2.84 ERA in six games.

Since returning to the NL in 2005, Martinez had made just two starts vs. the Rockies, both in 2008. He was 0-1 with a 6.48 ERA, lasting just 8 1-3 innings. Garrett Atkins and Brad Hawpe have homered off him.

But Martinez bears down when he has to. With the bases empty, he allowed hitters to bat .310 with seven homers in 100 at-bats. But with runners on base, those numbers dropped to .224 and zero. With runners in scoring position, Martinez held batters to just two hits in 21 at-bats.

Jason Hammel (10-9, 4.38 ERA)

This is the biggest game of Hammel's career. He established season bests in every category this year, his first as a full-time starter.

Hammel actually is a better pitcher on the road. His home ERA is 5.73, more than 2.5 runs higher than his road ERA.

In his only start against Philadelphia this season, Hammel got the win by scattering nine hits over 6 2-3 innings. In a relief outing in April, he was touched for two runs and five hits in 2 2-3 innings by the Phillies.

Current members of the Phillies are batting .385 (20-for-52) with four homers vs. Hammel. Shane Victorino is 3-for-5 and Raul Ibanez is 4-for-8.

Hammel has not started since Sept. 30 but did work two relief innings on the season's final day. If Jorge De La Rosa was not sidelined with a groin injury, Hammel may not have gotten this start.

Opponents batted .290 with 33 homers vs. Hammel. The numbers get bigger with runners on base (.305) and in scoring position (.295).

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**Udog** · 10-10-2009, 08:01 AM

MLB

Saturdy, October 10

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Trend Report
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6:07 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ST. LOUIS
LA Dodgers are 4-19 SU in their last 23 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 19-4 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

9:37 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. COLORADO
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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**Udog** · 10-10-2009, 08:22 AM

MLB
Dunkel

LA Dodgers at St. Louis
The Dodgers look to build on their 6-1 record in Vicente Padilla's last 7 starts. LA is the pick (+155) according to Dunkel, which has the Dodgers favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+155). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

Game 901-902: LA Dodgers at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Padilla) 15.703; St. Louis (Pineiro) 15.076
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+155); Under

Game 903-904: Philadelphia at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Martinez) 16.511; Colorado (Hammel) 15.308
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Colorado (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+115); Under

**Udog** · 10-10-2009, 09:41 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, October 10

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LA DODGERS (97 - 67) at ST LOUIS (91 - 73) - 6:05 PM
VICENTE PADILLA (R) vs. JOEL PINEIRO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 121-92 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PINEIRO is 11-2 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
PINEIRO is 28-17 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 97-67 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 70-47 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 19-12 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 97-67 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-13 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PADILLA is 17-8 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 5-0 (+8.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 10-2 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 17-8 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 14-4 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 20-6 (+16.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 19-9 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 35-22 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-4 (+0.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.5 Units)

VICENTE PADILLA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PADILLA is 2-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

JOEL PINEIRO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
PINEIRO is 2-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.266.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (94 - 70) at COLORADO (93 - 71) - 9:35 PM
PEDRO MARTINEZ (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-29 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 55-36 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 124-112 (+26.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 70-55 (+20.4 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.
COLORADO is 93-71 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 93-71 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 186-162 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 65-44 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-30 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 70-52 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-16 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-37 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-17 (+13.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-33 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 (+0.9 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

PEDRO MARTINEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HAMMEL is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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**Udog** · 10-10-2009, 10:23 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, October 10th

National League Division Series
Best of Five
Game Three
LA Dodgers Lead, 2-0
TV: TBS
LA Dodgers at St. Louis, 6:05 ET
Vicente Padilla (R) vs. Joel Piniero (R)

Padilla:
9-1 TSR as underdog
LAD 12-3 as a road underdog of +125 to +175

Piniero:
StL 20-9 Under at home when the total is 9 to 9.5
StL 6-11 at home playing with double revenge

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National League Division Series
Best of Five
Game Three
Series Tied, 1-1
TV: TBS
Philadelphia at Colorado, 9:35 ET
Pedro Martinez (R) vs. Jason Hammel (R)

Martinez:
90-57 Under off team loss
PHI 9-13 revenging one run loss

Hammel:
15-6 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
Col 28-14 after win by two runs or less

**Udog** · 10-10-2009, 11:23 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Colorado at Chicago
The Avalanche look to build on their 10-4 record in their last 14 Saturday games. Colorado is the pick (+180) according to Dunkel, which has the Avalanche favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+180). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

Game 1-2: Atlanta at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 12.431; Ottawa 11.664
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-150); 6
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+140); Under

Game 3-4: NY Islanders at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.005; Boston 10.991
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-215); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+195); Over

Game 5-6: Pittsburgh at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.664; Toronto 11.944
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-135); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-135); Under

Game 7-8: New Jersey at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.593; Florida 10.656
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-115); Under

Game 9-10: Anaheim at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.402; Philadelphia 12.041
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+145); Over

Game 11-12: Washington at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 13.070; Detroit 12.480
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+130); Under

Game 13-14: Carolina at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.416; Tampa Bay 10.718
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-130); 6
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+120); Over

Game 15-16: Los Angeles at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 12.455; St. Louis 11.658
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+145); Over

Game 17-18: Buffalo at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 13.001; Nashville 12.426
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+110); Over

Game 19-20: Colorado at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 12.312; Chicago 12.266
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+180); Over

Game 21-22: Columbus at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.367; Phoenix 12.664
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-120); Over

Game 23-24: Montreal at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 10.654; Edmonton 11.601
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-135); Over

Game 25-26: Minnesota at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 12.151; San Jose 11.351
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+180); Over

NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, October 10

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ATLANTA (2-0-0-0, 4 pts.) at OTTAWA (2-1-0-0, 4 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 107-119 ATS (+267.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
OTTAWA is 81-90 ATS (+217.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 92-69 ATS (-15.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 5-3 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 5-3-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.0 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (0-1-0-1, 1 pts.) at BOSTON (1-2-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 29-11 ATS (+10.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-12 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 119-110 ATS (-35.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-1 (+5.3 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (3-1-0-0, 6 pts.) at TORONTO (0-3-0-0, 0 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 31-31 ATS (+68.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-24 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-33 ATS (-25.8 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-3 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-3-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.8 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (1-2-0-0, 2 pts.) at FLORIDA (1-2-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 16-10 ATS (+4.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 18-9 ATS (+27.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 27-12 ATS (+12.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 99-113 ATS (+225.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 214-240 ATS (+478.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 5-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-3-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.7 Units)

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ANAHEIM (1-2-0-0, 2 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (3-1-0-0, 6 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 22-17 ATS (+42.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 8-3 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 123-106 ATS (+231.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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WASHINGTON (2-2-0-0, 4 pts.) at DETROIT (1-2-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 90-134 ATS (-51.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
DETROIT is 91-37 ATS (+1.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 1-1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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CAROLINA (2-2-0-0, 4 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (0-1-0-2, 2 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 11-4 ATS (+15.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-59 ATS (-53.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 10-27 ATS (-18.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 5-16 ATS (+21.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 5-20 ATS (+25.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 9-28 ATS (+41.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 11-4 (+5.3 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 11-4-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (2-1-0-0, 4 pts.) at ST LOUIS (2-1-0-0, 4 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 39-34 ATS (+82.5 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 52-54 ATS (+128.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 4-4 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 4-4-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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BUFFALO (1-1-0-0, 2 pts.) at NASHVILLE (2-0-0-0, 4 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 5-13 ATS (-10.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 15-5 ATS (+9.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 1-1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.0 Units)

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COLORADO (2-1-0-0, 4 pts.) at CHICAGO (1-1-0-1, 3 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 17-29 ATS (-17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 22-14 ATS (+7.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-4 ATS (+5.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-3 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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COLUMBUS (2-1-0-0, 4 pts.) at PHOENIX (2-1-0-0, 4 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 102-97 ATS (+241.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 23-21 ATS (+52.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 9-23 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-3 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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MONTREAL (2-2-0-0, 4 pts.) at EDMONTON (1-1-0-1, 3 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 43-47 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 11-20 ATS (-13.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 0-8 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 1-1-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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MINNESOTA (1-2-0-0, 2 pts.) at SAN JOSE (2-2-0-0, 4 pts.) - 10/10/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 19-2 ATS (+14.6 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 55-52 ATS (-56.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 6-2 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 6-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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NHL
Short Sheet

Saturday, 10/10/2009

ATLANTA at OTTAWA, 7:00 PM ET
ATLANTA: 10-5 SU after BB wins
OTTAWA: 15-30 SU after 1+ consecutive unders

NY ISLANDERS at BOSTON, 7:00 PM ET
NY ISLANDERS: 8-15 SU off a road loss by 1 goal
BOSTON: 4-0 SU at home against NY Islanders

PITTSBURGH at TORONTO, 7:00 PM ET
PITTSBURGH: 22-8 SU after allowing 3+ goals in 3 straight
TORONTO: 14-24 SU at home in the first half of the season

NEW JERSEY at FLORIDA, 7:00 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 18-7-2 SU at Florida
FLORIDA: 63-84 SU at home when the money line is -100 to -150

ANAHEIM at PHILADELPHIA, 7:00 PM ET
ANAHEIM: 8-3 SU AWAY on Saturday
PHILADELPHIA: 13-15 SU in non-conference games

WASHINGTON at DETROIT, 7:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 31-46 SU after scoring 3+ goals in 4 straight
DETROIT: 20-2 SU at home after BB division games

CAROLINA at TAMPA BAY, 7:30 PM ET
CAROLINA: 11-4 SU when playing BB days
TAMPA BAY: 9-28 SU after allowing 4+ goals

LOS ANGELES at ST LOUIS, 8:00 PM ET
LOS ANGELES: 5-17 SU after a win by 3+ goals
ST LOUIS: 18-6-2 SU at home against Los Angeles

BUFFALO at NASHVILLE, 8:00 PM ET
BUFFALO: 5-13 SU after a non-conference game
NASHVILLE: 15-5 SU on Saturday

COLORADO at CHICAGO, 8:30 PM ET
COLORADO: 10-4 SU on Saturday
CHICAGO: 6-9 SU as a home favorite of -200 or higher

COLUMBUS at PHOENIX, 9:00 PM ET
COLUMBUS: 7-3 SU after BB games where both teams scored 3+ goals
PHOENIX: 9-23 SU at home on Saturday

MONTREAL at EDMONTON, 10:00 PM ET
MONTREAL: 0-8 SU AWAY after playing 3 consecutive road games
EDMONTON: 7-1 SU after allowing 4+ goals in 3 straight

MINNESOTA at SAN JOSE, 10:30 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 8-17 SU AWAY when the total is 5.5
SAN JOSE: 12-1 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 10-10-2009, 11:25 AM

NHL
Additional

Saturday, October 10

Refer to lpost #1 for Matchup Links to more trends/stats *

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7:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. PHILADELPHIA
Anaheim is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Anaheim is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing at home against Anaheim
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim

7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. OTTAWA
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games on the road
Ottawa is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Ottawa is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. FLORIDA
New Jersey is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing Florida
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 9 games at home
Florida is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games when playing New Jersey

7:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. BOSTON
NY Islanders are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
NY Islanders are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Boston is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. TORONTO
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. DETROIT
Washington is 2-8-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Washington is 4-17-2 SU in its last 23 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games

7:30 PM
CAROLINA vs. TAMPA BAY
Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Carolina is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina

8:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. NASHVILLE
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Buffalo is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Nashville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Buffalo

8:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. ST. LOUIS
Los Angeles is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Los Angeles's last 11 games on the road
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles

8:30 PM
COLORADO vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. PHOENIX
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games at home

10:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing Edmonton
Montreal is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Edmonton is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games at home

10:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. SAN JOSE
Minnesota is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Jose
Minnesota is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
San Jose is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
San Jose is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Anaheim Ducks at Philadelphia Flyers (-151, 5.5)

Early in the season, the Flyers are baring their teeth - literally.

Philadelphia won its first three games before dropping a 5-4 home decision to rival Pittsburgh on Thursday that was marred - or perhaps highlighted - by a scuffle between Scott Hartnell and Pittsburgh's Kris Letang, who came out of the scrum holding his hand.

According to several news outlets, the Penguins accused Hartnell of biting Letang. Hartnell was expected to speak with NHL VP Colin Campbell on Friday, ESPN.com reported.

"Ask him. He knows what he did," Letang told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

The Flyers will be looking to regain their figurative bite vs. the Ducks, whom they have beaten in five of the last six meetings.

Pick: Philadelphia

Montreal Canadiens at Edmonton Oilers (-130, 5.5)

There might be some tired legs on the Canadiens, who haven't slept in their own beds since the season began. They are wrapping up a five-game trip.

Meanwhile, the Oilers should be well-rested as they haven't had to leave town. They are closing out a four-game homestand to open the season.

Both teams have issues in net. The Canadiens are rotating Jaroslav Halak and Carey Price without much success and the Oilers continue to go with Nikolai Khabibulin. All three have GAAs of 3.50 or greater.

The Canadiens are 3-1 against the over; the Oilers are 3-0. And in the last nine meetings, the over is 7-1-1.

Pick: Over

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**Udog** · 10-10-2009, 12:51 PM

MLB
Write-Up

Saturday, October 10

Cardinals blew Game 2 in 9th inning, now have backs to wall; Pineiro is 1-2, 6.17 in his last four starts. He allowed one run eight IP against LA back on July 29, in game Cardinals later won. Dodgers are 6-1 in Padilla starts (1-0, 5.40 in last three) with three of his last four going over total, as have five of last seven Pineiro outings. He didn't face St Louis this year or last.

Cold weather in Denver, real cold- this is only series that is tied after the first two games. Hammel is 2-0, 4.42 in his last three starts; he won 8-3 at Philly allowing three runs in 6.2 IP August 4th. Three of his last four starts went over the total. Phillies won eight of nine Martinez starts; he is 4-1, 3.06 in his last six starts. Pedro didn't face the Rockies this year, but was 0-1, 6.48 in two starts against them LY.

**Udog** · 10-10-2009, 05:25 PM

NHL
Write-Up

Saturday, October 10

Hot Teams
-- Thrashers won their first two games, scoring 10 goals. Senators won their last two games, allowing three goals.
-- Penguins won three of their first four games.
-- Flyers won three of their first four games.
-- Carolina won its last two games, scoring nine goals.
-- Kings won their last two games, scoring 12 goals. Blues won two of their first three games.
-- Nashville won its first two games, both by 3-2 scores.
-- Avalanche won two of its first three games.
-- Blue Jackets won two of first three games. Coyotes started season by winning two of three on the road.

Cold Teams
-- Bruins lost two of first three games, all at home. Islanders lost their first two games, one in OT, other in SO.
-- Maple Leafs lost first three games, scoring eight goals.
-- Devils lost two of their first three games.
-- Ducks lost two of their first three games.
-- Red Wings lost two of their first three games. Washington lost its last two games, giving up 10 goals.
-- Lightning lost first three games, the last two in SO.
-- Florida lost two of first three games, allowing 14 goals.
-- Sabres split pair of 2-1 decisions to start the season.
-- Blackhawks lost two of first three games.
-- Canadiens lost last two games, 4-3/7-1. Oilers lost two of first three games; last two games both went SO.
-- Minnesota lost two of its first three games. Sharks split their first four games, allowing 15 goals.

Series Records
-- Thrashers lost four of last five visits to Ottawa.
-- Bruins won their last six games against the Islanders.
-- Maple Leafs won five of last seven games against Pittsburgh.
-- Devils are 11-5 in last sixteen games against Florida.
-- Flyers won last three games against Ducks, all at Anaheim.
-- Kings won three of last four games against St Louis.
-- Sabres won two of last three vs Nashville (visitors 2-1).
-- Avalanche lost three of last four visits to Chicago.
-- Sharks won nine of last twelve games against Minnesota.

Totals
-- Four of last five Atlanta-Ottawa games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in Boston's last nine games.
-- Over is 9-1-1 in last eleven Pittsburgh-Toronto games.
-- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Florida-New Jersey games.
-- Last three Philadelphia games went over the total.
-- Last three Washington games went over the total.
-- Under is 9-2-1 in last twelve Carolina-Tampa Bay games.
-- All three Los Angeles games went over the total.
-- Under is 2-0 this season both both Buffalo, Nashville.
-- Six of last nine Chicago-Colorado games went over the total.
-- Last two Columbus games went over the total.
-- All three Edmonton games went over the total.
-- Three of four San Jose games went over the total.

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