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**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 12:35 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: April 15

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Caps play host to the Habs in a playoff battle, while the Orioles meet the A's, and the Cubs get a visit from the Brewers.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Thursday has Texas at Cleveland, Boston at Minnesota, the Angels at the Yankees, the White Sox at Toronto, and Baltimore at Oakland. The Orioles will go with David Hernandez on the road against Oakland on Thursday; righthander Hernandez took a hard-luck loss against the Blue Jays in his first start of the season, surrendering just two earned runs on six hits over six innings of work. The A's will counter with Ben Sheets on Thursday; righthander Sheets has already pitched twice for Oakland this season, giving up five earned runs on 14 hits over 11 innings against the Angels and the Mariners.

Meanwhile, over in the National League on Thursday it'll be Houston at St. Louis, Washington at Philadelphia, the Mets at Colorado, Atlanta at San Diego, Cincinnati at Florida, Arizona at the Dodgers, and Milwaukee at the Cubs. Jeff Suppan is expected to get the ball for the Brewers at Wrigley Field on Thursday; righthander Suppan began the year on the disabled list with a sore neck and would be making his season debut. The Cubs will go with Carlos Zambrano; righthander Zambrano is 1-1 with an ugly 11.88 ERA through two starts this year, but he did beat the Reds (three runs over seven innings) in his most recent start.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The National Hockey League's playoff schedule offers up three Game 1s on Thursday, with Boston at Buffalo, Los Angeles at Vancouver, and Montreal at Washington. The Canadiens needed a point from an overtime loss in their last game of the regular season to finish 39-33-10 and lock up the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. The Capitals, on the other hand, went 6-1-3 in their final 10 games to cruise to the best record in the league at 54-15-13. The oddsmakers have the Caps as big -270 favorites for Thursday, with the total set at 6 goals. Montreal and Washington split their regular-season series at two victories apiece.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, the PGA Tour hits the links at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina starting Thursday for the Verizon Heritage. Ian Poulter and K.J. Choi are tied as the 10/1 Vegas favorites to win this week's Tour event, with Jim Furyk and Paul Casey just behind them on that odds list at 12/1. Camilo Villegas (15/1) rounds out the Top 5 contenders, with both Luke Donald and Robert Allenby at 18/1. Defending champ Brian Gay sits at 30/1 to win the tournament. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are both skipping the Verizon Heritage this year.

**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 12:35 AM

Bettor's best friend: Thursday's wagering tips

Lines off the board

Texas Rangers at Cleveland Indians – C.J. Wilson was scratched from his start on Wednesday because of food poisoning. Wilson or Matt Harrison will be slipped into the rotation spot for Thursday’s game but the Rangers starter is uncertain.

The total in the Cubs game hasn’t been posted because of the wind direction being unknown.

Lines to keep an eye on

Philadelphia opened as -265 home chalk over the Nationals but that moneyline has dropped to -225 in some markets.

The Angels-Yankees total has dropped from an opener of 10 down to 9.5 at most shops.

The total in the Reds-Marlins game has dropped a half run from its opener and now stands at 8.5. The first two games in this series went over.

Weather report

There is a 30 percent chance of rain from isolated thunderstorms during the first couple hours of the Red Sox-Twins game. Wind is expected to blow out of the southwest from 15-17 mph.

Who’s hot

St. Louis is off to a 6-2 start, earning 4.02 units on the moneyline.

The Capitals are 6-1 in their last seven outings.

Who’s not

The Kings are 4-6 SU in their last 10 games, dropping 5.83 units on the moneyline.

Houston is 0-8 to start the 2010 season.

Key stat

1 – Number of errors the Twins have committed this season. Minnesota has a new double-play tandem up the middle this season with Orlando Hudson and J.J. Hardy. The teams is 6-3 on the season.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was put on the 15-day disabled list with a calf strain on Wednesday. Manager Charlie Manuel said that Rollins would “be out some time” and that he’s “hurt pretty bad”. Juan Castro at 37 years young will replace Rollins at shortstop and Shane Victorino is expected to claim the leadoff spot in the Philadelphia lineup. The Phils complete their series with the Nats on Thursday.

Notable quotable

"Bill's not worth a (expletive). To get this (expletive) stadium, I needed to bring his (butt) in."

-- Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speaking in a video about Bill Parcells. Watch the drunken video here.

Tips and notes

- Scott Kazmir will make his first start of the season on Thursday but you have to wonder if the Angels have much confidence in him. Last week, Kazmir told MLB.com that he was "very surprised" to be placed on the disabled list and that he felt ready to pitch that day. Kazmir hasn’t been the dominating pitcher he once was, posting a 3.83 ERA last year with a lower-than-normal strikeout total.

- If you are looking for a darkhorse pick for this week’s Verizon Heritage golf tournament, Boo Weekley could be your man. Weekley won the event in 2007 and 2008 and finished T13 last three. Harbour Town Golf Links obviously suits his eye, and Weekley is one of Covers Expert Matt Fargo's picks to win at +3000. Weekly hasn’t been playing all that well this season but has had more than two weeks of rest and preparation for this tourney.

- The Angels placed closer Brian Fuentes (0.00 ERA) on the 15-day DL and that’s the worst thing that could happen to this team. L.A.’s bullpen has been awful this season, compiling a 5.68 ERA through nine games. Fernando Rodney is now the closer and he posted a 4.40 ERA in the same role with the Tigers last year. In four inning of work this season, Rodney has given up three runs which equates to a 12.00 ERA – the highest among Angels relievers. It might be wise to take a look at the 5-inning line if backing L.A. because this bullpen cannot be trusted right now.

**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 12:37 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, April 15

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MONTREAL (39-33-0-10, 88 pts.) at WASHINGTON (54-16-0-12, 120 pts.) - 4/15/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 19-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 23-8 ATS (+23.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 24-34 ATS (-30.9 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 7-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games in the first round of the playoffs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-5 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-5-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.5 Units)

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BOSTON (39-30-0-13, 91 pts.) at BUFFALO (45-28-0-9, 99 pts.) - 4/15/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 39-43 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 51-48 ATS (-13.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 206-144 ATS (+12.5 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 11-3 ATS (+7.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 10-10-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
13 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.3 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (46-27-0-9, 101 pts.) at VANCOUVER (49-28-0-5, 103 pts.) - 4/15/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 25-12 ATS (+25.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
VANCOUVER is 18-6 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 46-36 ATS (+4.5 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 22-13 ATS (+37.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
LOS ANGELES is 11-6 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 22-33 ATS (-28.8 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 149-152 ATS (-71.5 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 7-5-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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Friday, April 16

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NASHVILLE (47-29-0-6, 100 pts.) at CHICAGO (52-22-0-8, 112 pts.) - 4/16/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 75-57 ATS (+1.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 15-5 ATS (+6.6 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 46-35 ATS (+81.1 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 25-12 ATS (+37.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NASHVILLE is 20-18 ATS (+42.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 15-8 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a division game this season.
CHICAGO is 37-54 ATS (-30.5 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 12-8 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 12-8-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
11 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.4 Units)

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OTTAWA (44-32-0-6, 94 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (47-28-0-7, 101 pts.) - 4/16/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 8-8-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (41-35-0-6, 88 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (48-27-0-7, 103 pts.) - 4/16/2010, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 10-10-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
11 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.3 Units)

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DETROIT (44-24-0-14, 102 pts.) at PHOENIX (50-25-0-7, 107 pts.) - 4/16/2010, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-3 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-3-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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COLORADO (43-30-0-9, 95 pts.) at SAN JOSE (51-20-0-11, 113 pts.) - 4/16/2010, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 8-4 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 8-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 12:39 AM

NHL

Thursday, April 15

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals (-275, 6)

The Montreal Canadiens are clear underdogs in their first round matchup against the Washington Capitals, but you wouldn’t know it by listening to what Thomas Plekanec has to say about Washington’s goaltending situation.

“It’s not as though we are facing (Martin) Brodeur or (Ryan Miller)”, Plekanec told La Presse. “They don’t have a dominant goaltender. When you look at the goaltending matchup in this series it favors our team. I just believe that our goaltending is more solid than theirs.

“I’m not saying their goalies are bad. I’m just saying our goalies are better.”

Statistically speaking, Plekanec does have a point. The Canadiens’ likely starter, Jaroslav Halak (.924 save percentage, 2.40 goals against average), performed better than Capitals starter Jose Theodore (.911 save percentage, 2.82 goals against average) during the regular season.

And who can forget Theodore’s lackluster performance in the first game of the playoffs last year, surrendering four goals on 21 shots to the New York Rangers and getting bench for the next 13 playoff games.

But Halak clearly lacks postseason experience. His three career playoff outings pale in comparison to Theodore’s 49, which includes a series win over the top-seeded Boston Bruins while he was still with the Habs.

To make matters worse, the Capitals and the Canadiens boast the two best power plays in the NHL. In the four meeting between these two teams this season, a total of 28 goals were scored, eight of those coming on the man advantage.

Pick: Over

Los Angeles Kings at Vancouver Canucks (-200, 5.5)

The Vancouver Canucks may have the most prolific offense in the Western Conference, but their back end has been a source of concern for some time.

The defense should welcome Shane O’Brien back from a mild shoulder injury, but will be without Willie Mitchell and Brad Lukowich. Aaron Rome and Sami Salo are both listed as questionable for Thursday’s game, although the always enigmatic Salo claims he’s doing just fine.

“Was there something wrong with me?” Salo told reporters when asked about the undisclosed injury that kept him out of the last two games of the regular season. “That was you guys who made it up. Personal reasons. Everything’s good. Something came up. I couldn’t play against Calgary (on Saturday), but everything has all settled down. There wasn’t an injury if you guys want to know that.”

This wouldn’t be the first time Salo has tried to dupe reporters. During the 2007 playoffs, he told the media he had the flu even though head coach Alain Vigneault admitted he was suffering from a torso injury.

With or without Salo in the lineup Thursday, the Kings will look to take advantage of Vancouver’s depleted defensive unit. They did just that the last time the two teams met, earning an 8-3 win at the Staples Center.

Los Angeles might be a little nervous early in its first postseason appearance since 2002, but should still be able to stick with the Canucks.

Pick: Kings

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**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 12:40 AM

MLB

Thursday, April 15

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins (-130, 9)

The Twins have exited the Metrodome and now play outdoors at MLB’s newest ballpark – Target Field.

A Yale physicist released a report that predicts runs will be tougher to come by for the Twins this season because of the switch from indoors to outdoors.

“Cold air is more dense and thus more resistant than hot air,” Robert Adair said. “The same fly ball travels about four feet less for every 10-degree drop in temperature.”

If Adair’s numbers are accurate, less distance on fly balls is going to result in fewer home runs, triples and doubles and ultimately lower game totals.

The theory has proved to be correct so far as the Red Sox and Twins played under the posted total of 9 in the ballpark opener and pushed in the second game of the series. The second game would have gone well under had the teams’ bullpens not surrendered four runs in the eighth.

There is a chance of rain in this game tomorrow and runs should be hard to come by.

Pick: Under

Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs (-165)

Carlos Zambrano is a pitcher that tends to wear his emotions on his sleeve.

In his opening start, Big Z gave up eight earned runs (six in the first inning) in only 1.1 innings on the mound and he may have been a little amped up.

"Basically, this was my first start,” Zambrano said after his second start where he gave up only three runs in a winning effort. “I was excited today. I was hungry to go out there. My first outing was not good. I was anxious to go out there and pitch my game, and I did it today."

Jeff Suppan will be making his first start of the season for the Brewers after coming off the 15-day disabled list. Zambrano is 4 for 9 with three RBIs lifetime against Suppan while Chicago first baseman Derrek Lee is a career .431 hitter against the righty.

Look for the Cubbies to pull out the brooms and complete the sweep of Milwaukee on Thursday.

Pick: Cubs

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**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 12:41 AM

MLB

Thursday, April 15

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This Day in Baseball
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On April 15 in Baseball History...

1909 - Before an Opening Day crowd of 30,000 at New York, Red Ames pitches a no-hitter for nine innings against the Brooklyn Superbas, surrenders a hit with one out in the tenth, then loses the game 3-0 in the 13th. The Giants outfield has no putouts.

1918 - The A.L. season opens with Babe Ruth pitching a four-hit 7-1 victory over the A's. Red Sox manager Ed Barrow will start Ruth's conversion to slugger by working him into 72 games in the outfield and first base.

1947 - Jackie Robinson goes hitless in three trips in his debut but handles 11 chances at first base, a new position for him, in a 5-3 Brooklyn win over the Boston Braves. Coach Clyde Sukeforth, interim manager and the man credited with first scouting Robinson, guides the team to two wins before stepping down.

1954 - Clint Courtney of the Orioles hits the first major league home run in Memorial Stadium. The Birds draw an Opening Day record crowd of 46,354 in a 3-1 afternoon win against the White Sox.

1958 - The San Francisco Giants defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first major league game played at Seals Stadium, with Ruben Gomez pitching an 8-0 shutout. Giants shortstop Daryl Spencer hits the first home run. The Giants set an attendance record for Seals Stadium by drawing 23,192 fans.

1966 - Bob Gibson's 9-2 win at Forbes Field is the 18th straight for St. Louis in Pittsburgh. St. Louis ties the major league record (set by the Dodgers against the Phillies in 1945-46) for consecutive road wins against one club.

1968 - Three records are smashed when the Astros score an unearned run in the 24th inning to squeeze by the Mets 1-0 after six hours and six minutes. It sets the mark as the longest N.L. game played to completion, the longest major league night game, and the first 23 innings are the longest major league scoreless game. The game ties the A.L.'s longest complete game (A's 4, Red Sox 1 in 24 innings on September 1, 1906).

1972 - Reggie Jackson sports a mustache as the A's top the Twins 4-3 in 11 innings. Jackson is reported to be the first major league player with facial hair since Wally Schang in 1914.

1976 - Newly remodeled Yankee Stadium is jammed with 52,613 fans for Opening Day ceremonies. The 1923 Yankee team is honored, and Bob Shawkey, winner of the 1923 Stadium opener, throws out the first ball. The Yankees beat the Twins 11-4 on 14 hits, but the only home runs are two hit by Minnesota's Dan Ford.

1983 - Detroit pitcher Milt Wilcox is one out away from a perfect game when pinch hitter Jerry Hairston singles, and Wilcox settles for a 6-0 one-hitter over the White Sox. This is only the third time in major league history a perfect bid has been stopped with one out to go.

1987 - Juan Nieves throws the first no-hitter in Brewers history, winning 7-0 against Baltimore. Milwaukee runs its record to 9-0.

1993 - Andre Dawson became the 25th player to hit 400 home runs as the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 4-3.

1993 - Sparky Anderson got his 2,000th victory as a manager in the Detroit Tigers' 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics.

1997 - The 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's breaking the color barrier in baseball is celebrated before 54,047 at Shea Stadium during a game between the Mets and the Dodgers. President Bill Clinton and Jackie's widow, Rachel Robinson, both speak during the 35-minute presentation, but the surprise of the evening occurs when acting commissioner Bud Selig announces that the number 42 will be retired in perpetuity for every team. On the field, the Mets beat the Dodgers 5-0.

1998 - The first-ever American League-National League doubleheader ends up a good day for New York. The Yankees are forced to come to Shea Stadium after a beam falls into the stands at Yankee Stadium on April 13. The Yankees earn their first victory in Queens in 22 years as they defeat the Angels 6-3. Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry, the all-time home run leader at Shea, adds to his total with a shot into the left field bleachers. In the regularly-scheduled night game, the Mets beat the Cubs 2-1. The Yankees, who played at Shea in 1974-75 while Yankee Stadium was renovated, are the winner in the attendance department (40,743 to 16,012).

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**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 12:42 AM

NOTE:
For the initial posting of trends and indexes, we have provided information available up to the time of posting.
Additional updates for today’s games will be posted ASAP.

**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 11:57 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Boston at Buffalo
The Bruins look to build on their 5-1 record in their last 6 road games. Boston is the pick (+150) according to Dunkel, which has the Bruins favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Boston (+150). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, APRIL 15

Game 59-60: Montreal at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.646; Washington 11.918
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-275); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-275); Over

Game 61-62: Boston at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 12.393; Buffalo 11.865
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-170); 5
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+150); Under

Game 63-64: Los Angeles at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.412; Vancouver 10.944
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+170); Under

**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 11:59 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Arizona at LA Dodgers
The Diamondbacks look to build on their 5-1 record in Dan Haren's last 6 starts against teams with a losing record. Arizona is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Diamondbacks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+100). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, APRIL 15

Game 901-902: Houston at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Norris) 13.936; St. Louis (Lohse) 14.744
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-230); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-230); Over

Game 903-904: Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Suppan) 15.362; Cubs (Zambrano) 14.017
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-180); No Total
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+160); N/A

Game 905-906: Washington at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Olsen) 14.386; Philadelphia (Happ) 16.203
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2; 11
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-240); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-240); Over

Game 907-908: NY Mets at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Pelfrey) 15.091; Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.745
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Colorado (-210); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+180); Under

Game 909-910: Atlanta at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 15.179; San Diego (Latos) 14.556
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-135); Over

Game 911-912: Cincinnati at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Harang) 15.120; Florida (Johnson) 16.180
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Florida (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-150); Over

Game 913-914: Arizona at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Haren) 16.358; LA Dodgers (Kuroda) 14.667
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+100); Under

Game 915-916: Texas at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Harrison) 14.901; Cleveland (Huff) 14.774
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 917-918: Boston at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Wakefield) 16.312; Minnesota (Liriano) 15.963
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+105); Over

Game 919-920: Chicago White Sox at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Garcia) 16.305; Toronto (Eveland) 15.197
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+110); Under

Game 921-922: LA Angels at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Kazmir) 15.450; NY Yankees (Hughes) 15.989
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-180); 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-180); Under

Game 923-924: Baltimore at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Hernandez) 13.659; Oakland (Sheets) 15.570
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-150); Under

**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 12:03 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Thursday, 4/15/2010

Eastern Conference Playoffs
First Round, Game One (Series Tied 0-0)
MONTREAL at WASHINGTON, 7:05 VERSUS
MONTREAL: 9-2 Under off 3+ losses
WASHINGTON: 23-8 SU playing with revenge

Eastern Conference Playoffs
First Round, Game One (Series Tied 0-0)
BOSTON at BUFFALO, 7:05 PM
BOSTON: 7-13 SU off a road win
BUFFALO: 19-7 SU off a combined score of 4 goals or less

Western Conference Playoffs
First Round, Game One (Series Tied 0-0)
LOS ANGELES at VANCOUVER, 10:05 PM VERSUS
LOS ANGELES: 12-5 Over after allowing 1 or 0 goals
VANCOUVER: 9-0 SU at home after losing 2 of their last 3 games

Friday, 4/16/2010

Western Conference Playoffs
First Round, Game One (Series Tied 0-0)
(TC) NASHVILLE at CHICAGO, 8:35 PM
NASHVILLE: 21-12 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games
CHICAGO: 5-0 Under at home off a home loss

Eastern Conference Playoffs
First Round, Game Two (Ottawa Leads, 1-0)
OTTAWA at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM VERSUS
OTTAWA: 2-7 SU away after scoring and allowing 3+ goals
PITTSBURGH: 35-14 SU off a home loss

Eastern Conference Playoffs
First Round, Game Two (Philadelphia Leads, 1-0)
PHILADELPHIA at NEW JERSEY, 7:35 PM
PHILADELPHIA: 2-8 SU off BB games allowing 1 or 0 goals
NEW JERSEY: 6-0 SU off 3+ home games

Western Conference Playoffs
First Round, Game Two (Phoenix Leads, 1-0)
DETROIT at PHOENIX, 10:05 PM
DETROIT: 12-5 SU revenging a road loss
PHOENIX: 31-11 Under off a win

Western Conference Playoffs
First Round, Game Two (Coloardo Leads, 1-0)
COLORADO at SAN JOSE, 10:35 PM
COLORADO: 7-0 Under off BB games with a combined score of 4 goals or less
SAN JOSE: 16-4 SU off 3+ games allowing 2 goals or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 12:06 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Thursday, 4/15/2010

HOUSTON at ST LOUIS, 1:40 PM ET
NORRIS: 13-3 Under off BB road division losses
LOHSE: St. Louis 22-3 SU as a favorite of -175 to -250

MILWAUKEE at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET
SUPPAN: Milwaukee 17-6 SU away after losing 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
ZAMBRANO: Cubs 13-4 Over at home vs. Milwaukee

WASHINGTON at PHILADELPHIA, 3:05 PM ET MLBTV
OLSEN: Washington 19-53 SU after losing 2 of their last 3 games
HAPP: Philadelphia 43-22 SU after winning 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

NY METS at COLORADO, 3:10 PM ET
PELFREY: Mets 11-18 SU in April
DE LA ROSA: 13-0 TSR as a favorite of -150 or higher

ATLANTA at SAN DIEGO, 6:35 PM ET
HUDSON: 40-8 TSR after allowing 0 walks last start
LATOS: San Diego 1-5 SU vs. Hudson

CINCINNATI at FLORIDA, 7:10 PM ET
HARANG: Cincinnati 35-19 Under off 3+ road games
JOHNSON: 18-5 TSR pitching off a team win

ARIZONA at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
HAREN: Arizona 11-24 SU off BB Overs
KURODA: Dodgers 28-11 SU as a home favorite of -150 or less

TEXAS at CLEVELAND, 12:05 PM ET
HARRISON: Texas 9-2 SU at Cleveland
HUFF: Cleveland 10-22 SU off 4+ losses

BOSTON at MINNESOTA, 1:10 PM ET
WAKEFIELD: Boston 20-8 Under as a road underdog
LIRIANO: Minnesota 11-26 SU vs. AL East opponents

CHI WHITE SOX at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
GARCIA: White Sox 11-31 SU playing on artificial turf
EVELAND: Toronto 20-8 SU as a home favorite of -125 or less

LA ANGELS at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET MLBTV
KAZMIR: 9-1 Over in the first half of the season
HUGHES: Yankees 38-11 SU at home off an Under

BALTIMORE at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
HERNANDEZ: Baltimore 0-11 SU off BB home division losses
SHEETS: 26-11 Under at home pitching off BB team losses

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 12:08 PM

NHL
Write-Up

Thursday, April 15

2009-10 playoffs

All four underdogs won on first night of Stanley Cup playoffs

Washington won five of last six games overall; they're 6-3 in last nine vs Montreal; teams split four games this year. Canadiens lost four of last five games in this building. Caps have won one playoff series since '98, so lot of pressure on them; Montreal is 4-2 in last six first round series. Habs backed into playoffs with 3-8 finish to the regular season, losing season finale at home to Toronto, but once you get in playoffs, anything can happen. Just ask the Avalanche, who upset Sharks Wednesday.

Bruins won one playoff series (LY) in last eight years; they're 8-4 in last 12 games, winning last three while allowing total of six goals. Boston lost five of last seven visits to Buffalo (won two of last three). Bruins are 4-2 vs Buffalo this year, with total of 20 goals being scored in last four tilts. Sabres missed playoffs last two years, after losing in semifinals the two years before that. Buffalo lost four of its last six games overall.

Kings are in playoffs for first time since 2002; they're 4-7 in last eleven games, 2-7 in last nine games against Canucks, losing last four visits to Vancouver by combined score of 12-4. LA did whack Canucks 8-3 in the last series meeting April 1. Vancouver is 5-7 in last 12 games; they're 3-1 in last four first round series, 4-1 in last five home games overall. Seven of last nine series games stayed under the total.

**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 12:10 PM

MLB
Write-Up

Thursday, April 15

Hot pitchers
-- Norris is 3-1, 2.45 in his last five starts.
-- Happ is 3-0, 3.93 in his last four starts.
-- Rockies are 12-1 in last thirteen de la Rosa home starts.
-- Hudson is 1-0, 3.24 in his last four starts.
-- Kuroda is 3-1, 3.24 in his last four home starts.

-- Huff is 4-2, 2.77 in his last six starts.
-- Eveland is 3-0, 2.45 in his last four home starts.
-- Hughes is 2-0, 3.50 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Cardinals lost six of last nine Lohse home starts.
-- Zambrano has a 5.77 RA in his last six starts. Suppan is 1-4, 6.89 in his last six starts.
-- Olsen is 1-2, 6.25 in his last six starts.
-- Harang is 0-1, 5.25 in two starts this season. JJohnson is 0-1, 6.30 in two starts this season.
-- Latos is 0-2, 9.49 in his last three starts.
-- Pelfrey has an 8.48 RA in his last five road starts.
-- Haren is 1-3, 5.88 in his last five starts.

-- Harrison is 0-3, 7.99 in his last five starts.
-- Wakefield is 0-2, 6.86 in his last four starts. Liriano is 1-5, 6.55 in his last eight starts.
-- Garcia is 1-3, 3.81 in his last four starts.
-- Kazmir is 1-2, 5.14 in his last four starts.
-- Orioles lost last nine DHernandez starts. Sheets is 0-0, 4.91 in two starts for A's, putting 21 men on base in 11 IP.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Cub games stayed under the total.
-- Six of eight Philly games went over the total.
-- Seven of nine Florida games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-3 in Met games this season.
-- Four of five Atlanta road games went over the total.
-- Last six Dodger games all went over the total.

-- Six of eight Bronx games went over the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Minnesota games.
-- Six of nine White Sox games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Cleveland games.
-- Four of last five Oakland games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Cubs won three of their last four games.
-- Phillies won seven of their first eight games.
-- Reds won five of their last seven games. Marlins are 5-3 in last eight.
-- Cardinals won six of their first eight games.
-- Rockies won four of their last five games.
-- Braves lost four of their last six games.
-- Diamondbacks won four of last six games.

-- Bronx won five of its last seven games.
-- Twins won six of their last eight games. Red Sox won three of four.
-- Rangers won four of their last five games.
-- Blue Jays won six of their last eight games.

Cold teams
-- Brewers lost four of their last five games.
-- Washington is 1-4 against the Phillies, allowing 45 runs.
-- Astros are 0-8, only winless team in majors.
-- Mets lost six of their last seven games.
-- Padres lost four of their last six games.
-- Dodgers are 3-3 in last six games, despite scoring 44 runs.

-- Angels lost six of their last eight games.
-- Orioles lost eight of their first nine games. A's lost last two games, scoring two runs; their starting pitchers still haven't lost a game.
-- White Sox are 4-0 if they score 5+ runs, 0-5 if they score less.
-- Indians lost last five games, outscored 28-16.

**Udog** · 04-15-2010, 12:18 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, April 15

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HOUSTON (0 - 8) at ST LOUIS (6 - 2) - 1:40 PM
BUD NORRIS (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 22-9 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

BUD NORRIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NORRIS is 2-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LOHSE is 6-4 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 6-5 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.5 units)

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MILWAUKEE (3 - 5) at CHICAGO CUBS (4 - 4) - 2:20 PM
JEFF SUPPAN (R) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 87-82 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 561-504 (-115.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 87-82 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 775-809 (-140.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 509-535 (-129.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 526-492 (-108.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ZAMBRANO is 65-58 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 65-58 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SUPPAN is 6-9 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.450.
His team's record is 9-14 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-8. (+5.6 units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 10-8 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 13-12 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-11. (+0.6 units)

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WASHINGTON (3 - 5) at PHILADELPHIA (7 - 1) - 3:05 PM
SCOTT OLSEN (L) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 33-74 (-33.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-65 (-23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 121-210 (-51.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-1 (+2.5 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.1 Units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
OLSEN is 5-6 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.685.
His team's record is 6-7 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+1.1 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAPP is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.126.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY METS (2 - 6) at COLORADO (5 - 3) - 3:10 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 61-82 (-32.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 11-18 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
PELFREY is 14-25 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 22-5 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. COLORADO since 1997
PELFREY is 3-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.630.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. NY METS since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 2-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

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ATLANTA (4 - 4) at SAN DIEGO (3 - 5) - 6:35 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 162-170 (-35.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 161-168 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 37-35 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HUDSON is 3-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.615.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.1 units)

MAT LATOS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LATOS is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (5 - 4) at FLORIDA (5 - 4) - 7:10 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. JOSH JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 176-156 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 414-379 (+47.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
FLORIDA is 172-151 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 68-54 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 47-41 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
JOHNSON is 34-15 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 33-14 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 18-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 20-8 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 489-567 (+51.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 428-512 (+37.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 325-368 (+39.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 360-416 (+40.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

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

AARON HARANG vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HARANG is 3-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 6.15 and a WHIP of 1.709.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-2.0 units)

JOSH JOHNSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
JOHNSON is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (5 - 3) at LA DODGERS (3 - 5) - 10:10 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. HIROKI KURODA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 75-95 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 75-95 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 28-45 (-21.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 48-26 (+16.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 (+0.7 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HAREN is 4-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.242.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.4 units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KURODA is 1-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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TEXAS (5 - 3) at CLEVELAND (2 - 6) - 12:05 PM
MATT HARRISON (L) vs. DAVID HUFF (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MATT HARRISON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HARRISON is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 12.26 and a WHIP of 2.452.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

DAVID HUFF vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (4 - 4) at MINNESOTA (6 - 3) - 1:10 PM
TIM WAKEFIELD (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 321-292 (-52.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BOSTON is 32-52 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WAKEFIELD is 34-50 (-20.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 103-63 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 11-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.302.
His team's record is 12-8 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-9. (+0.3 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. BOSTON since 1997
LIRIANO is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 2.375.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (4 - 5) at TORONTO (6 - 3) - 7:05 PM
FREDDY GARCIA (R) vs. DANA EVELAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-31 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 20-8 (+11.3 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 21-12 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
EVELAND is 13-3 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 19-8 (+13.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 87-52 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 33-10 (+21.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 47-23 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

FREDDY GARCIA vs. TORONTO since 1997
GARCIA is 6-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.50 and a WHIP of 1.629.
His team's record is 9-4 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+2.8 units)

DANA EVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
EVELAND is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.713.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (3 - 6) at NY YANKEES (5 - 3) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 80-41 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 105-75 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 50-37 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 24-10 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 98-67 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 68-52 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 34-21 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 99-75 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
KAZMIR is 45-24 (+24.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 49-33 (+29.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-1 (+0.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
KAZMIR is 6-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.94 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 7-8 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-7. (+0.4 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HUGHES is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 7.11 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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BALTIMORE (1 - 8) at OAKLAND (6 - 4) - 10:05 PM
DAVID HERNANDEZ (R) vs. BEN SHEETS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 136-256 (-110.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
OAKLAND is 35-26 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

DAVID HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BEN SHEETS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SHEETS is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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