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**Udog** · 05-06-2010, 11:20 PM

Daily Sports Roundup: May 7

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Cavaliers take on the Celtics, the Suns take the court in San Antonio, and the Yankees open up a series at Fenway Park.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA playoff schedule for Friday has Phoenix at San Antonio and Cleveland at Boston. The Suns grabbed a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series with a 110-102 home win in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire picked up 23 points and 11 rebounds for Phoenix in that win, while Steve Nash chipped in with 19 points and six assists. Tim Duncan had 29 points for the Spurs. The Cavaliers and Celtics are tied at one game apiece in their Eastern Conference semifinal series after Boston pulled out a 104-86 road win in Game 2 on Monday night. Ray Allen had a team-high 22 points for the Celtics, while Rajon Rondo had 19 assists. LeBron James had 24 points for the Cavaliers.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule on Friday has Detroit at Cleveland, Kansas City at Texas, Baltimore at Minnesota, Toronto at the White Sox, Tampa Bay at Oakland, the Angels at Seattle, and the Yankees at Boston. New York's Phil Hughes (3-0, 1.44 ERA) is slated to take on Josh Beckett (1-0, 6.31 ERA) of the Red Sox in that last matchup. Righthander Hughes blanked the White Sox on four hits over seven innings of work in his last start, striking out six batters. Righthander Beckett was stuck with a no-decision against the Orioles in his last trip to the mound despite giving up just two earned runs over his seven innings.

Over in the National League on Friday it'll be St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Atlanta at Philadelphia, Florida at Washington, San Francisco at the Mets, the Cubs at Cincinnati, San Diego at Houston, Colorado at the Dodgers, and Milwaukee at Arizona. Yovani Gallardo (3-2, 3.00 ERA) will take on Edwin Jackson (1-3, 8.07 ERA) in the Brewers/Diamondbacks matchup. Righthander Gallardo dusted the Padres in his last trip to the mound, surrendering just one earned run over seven innings while fanning 11 in the victory. Righthander Jackson was blasted by the Cubs in his most recent start, giving up eight earned runs over just four innings.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, there are two NHL playoff games on tap for Friday, with Boston at Philadelphia and Chicago at Vancouver. The Bruins took a big 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series with a 4-1 win in Philadelphia on Wednesday night. Miroslav Satan scored his fifth goal of the playoffs for the Bruins in that win, while Tuukka Rask stopped 34 of 35 Philly shots. The Blackhawks took a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series by beating the Canucks 5-2 in Vancouver on Wednesday. Dustin Byfuglien had a hat trick for Chicago in that victory, and Jonathan Toews picked up three assists.

**Udog** · 05-06-2010, 11:22 PM

NBA

Friday, May 7

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics(1, 191)

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics both needed the four-day layoff between Game 2 and Game 3 to rest up and heal a few aching bodies.

While the Cavs hope that LeBron James (bruised elbow) and Anderson Varejao (back spasms) will be healthy for Friday’s contest, the Celtics are dealing with injury issues of their own.

Forward Kevin Garnett suffered a right mid-foot strain in Monday’s 104-86 win and center Kendrick Perkins hyperextended his right knee in that day’s shootaround. They were both unable to participate in Wednesday’s practice although Garnett’s injury appears to be the more serious of the two.

“Honestly, today, if we had a game, I don’t think he could have played,” head coach Doc Rivers told the Boston Globe of Garnett following Wednesday’s practice. “We just have to wait and I doubt he practices [Thursday] and we’ll see. Perk will be all right.”

Garnett and Perkins have been instrumental so far in defending Cleveland’s big men and limiting points in the paint. Shaquille O’Neal is only 8-for-22 in this series.

“The biggest thing with Shaq is, you don’t let him get deep post-ups,” Perkins told the Boston Globe. “You try to fight him as much as you can and make him score over the top and no dunks, no layups. That’s the game plan.”

The Celtics will probably have to rely more heavily on their bench in Game 3 which is something they have been confronted with all season. Rasheed Wallace was huge in Game 2 with 17 points off the bench. But his inconsistent play all season should make the Boston backers a little nervous.

Pick: Cavaliers

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**Udog** · 05-06-2010, 11:23 PM

NBA

Friday, May 7

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Game of the day: Cavaliers at Celtics
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Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (-1.5, 191)

Rivalry renewed

After stealing home-court advantage with a big win in Game 2, the Celtics return home on for Game 3 Friday night. This will be the seventh meeting between these two this season (including playoffs) with both teams having won three games apiece.

The Celtics are 27-17 (15-28-1 ATS) at home this season while the Cavs are 27-16 (23-19-1 ATS) on the road. Boston is 1-1 at home against the Cavs this season, losing by 20 points in February and winning by four points in early April. The Celtics have been home dogs just three times this year and are 0-3 SU and ATS.

Cleveland is 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings and 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Boston.

Star power

While Boston’s Big Three of Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett gets most of the recognition, it has been Rajon Rondo stealing the show in the first two games of this series. Playing against the Cavs seems to bring out the best in Rondo.

Rondo averaged 14.8 points and 10.3 assists in four regular season games against the Cavs. In the first two games of this series, he's averaging 20 points, 15.5 assists and shooting 60 percent. The Cavs have tried five different defenders on him to no avail.

In addition to his 40 combined points in Games 1 and 2, Rondo has 31 assists. Ten of those have been assisted 3-pointers. Rondo has had a direct hand in 112 of the 197 points the Celtics have scored in this series.

Rondo isn’t alone in having a beneficial contribution to the Big Three. Rasheed Wallace came off the bench to finish with 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting in Game 2. Supporting cast members Rondo, Wallace, Kendrick Perkins and Glen Davis finished Game 2 with 46 points on 19-of-26 shooting, along with 17 rebounds and 21 assists.

“That’s pretty much the game plan for how we’re going to have to beat this team,’’ Garnett told reporters. “We’re going to have to do it together and collectively.’’

Team president Danny Ainge added, “That’s how our team is right now. Not any one person has to carry the load, and we don’t rely on one person to have a great performance. Every night it can be a different person, and that’s the strength of our team.’’

It’s no secret that as the starters go, the Celtics go, but there’s a limit on how much of the load they can be expected to carry. If they can get a similar contribution from their supporting cast Friday, it will be hard to defeat the Celtics at home.

Cavs’ supporting cast

Completely contrary to Boston, the Cavs didn’t have much of a supporting cast to LeBron James in Game 2.

Mo Williams, after contributing 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting in Game 1, made just 1-of-9 shots and totaled only four points in Game 2. Williams wasn’t the only one that struggled. While James scored 24 points on 7-of-15 shooting in the 104-86 loss, his teammates combined to shoot 38 percent from the floor. It was the Cavaliers’ first home loss with LeBron James in the lineup since February 18.

Shaquille O’Neal has managed just 20 points and eight rebounds on 8-of-22 shooting in this series. And most of those makes were within three feet of the basket. When Shaq isn’t an offensive threat in the paint, it allows Boston to shift their defense and focus on stopping James.

With most of the team struggling in game two, coach Mike Brown isn’t pointing any fingers at individuals, rather implying that the whole team needs to produce a better effort.

“Tonight it was real simple,’’ Brown told the media. “For 48 minutes, we did not play with a sense of urgency. We tried the last few minutes of the game. They kicked our behind from the beginning. They got every 50/50 ball, they converted every offensive rebound into points, and we did not fight back until late.

Defense is the name of the game in the playoffs. Cleveland has allowed 48.2 percent shooting and 105.3 points per game in three losses to the Celtics this year. In its three wins, it’s allowed just 41.7 percent shooting and 91.3 point per game.

From the infirmary

LeBron James had another MRI on his bothersome right elbow, according to team officials. It was the second MRI James has had on the elbow after being diagnosed with a strain and a bone bruise after their first round series. James insists that it’s not a factor, but it’s no secret that we’re seeing a less aggressive LeBron in this series.

For the second time in the past month, Anderson Varejao is on the injury report with back spasms and is questionable for Game 3. Varejao is averaging just 5.7 rebounds and shooting 32 percent in the past four games. Varejao is an important player for the Cavs against Boston. In the two wins over the Celtics, in the regular season, Varejao averaged 15.5 points and 10 rebounds

Trends

Cleveland is just 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games following a SU loss, but it is 18-8-1 ATS in its last 27 playoff games as a favorite.

Boston is 10-4-1 ATS in its last 15 playoff games as an underdog, but is just 12-26-1 ATS in its last 39 home games.

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**Udog** · 05-06-2010, 11:24 PM

NHL

Friday, May 7

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Boston Bruins at Philadelphia Flyers (-120, 5)

Bruins’ goalie Tuukka Rask has played more like a 10-year veteran than a rookie in his first playoff experience.

Rask’s 34-save effort in Wednesday’s Game 3 win has given Boston a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The B’s netminder has a 2.16 GAA and .928 save percentage in the series.

"I think (Rask's) been really good this series,” Flyers forward Danny Briere told NHL.com. “But (Wednesday) he was by far the best player on the ice."

But Rask hasn’t done it entirely by himself – Boston’s skaters have blocked 53 shots in the series, including 21 alone in Game 3.

The air-tight defense by Boston has caused Philly to go 0-for-8 on the power play in its last two games.

To make matters even worse for Philadelphia, Boston forward Miroslav Satan has been red hot, riding a six-game point streak and scoring in four straight.

Philadelphia has only been swept once since 1984-85, but is going to need the power play to start clicking again to avoid bowing out in four.

With forwards Jeff Carter and Simon Gagne still injured and Rask continuing to be a stalwart between the pipes, it seems unlikely.

Pick: Boston completes the sweep.

Chicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks (-140, 6)

After a frustrating 5-2 loss in Game 3, Vancouver should look at the bright side: things can’t get much worse.

Daniel Sedin seemed more interested in scuffles with Dave Bolland than scoring goals and Vancouver took a slew of undisciplined penalties, including Alex Burrows and Shane O’Brien receiving game misconducts at the end of a disappointing loss to Chicago at GM Place.

Sedin’s lack of focus has caused Daniel to go pointless in his last two games. He and brother Henrik have combined for one assist and a minus-2 in the Canucks’ last two losses.

Vancouver is 2-for-15 on the power play this series is also an anomaly. The Canucks were effective almost 21 per cent on the time with the man advantage (24 per cent at home), so expect the Sedins and co. to score if given more chances on the PP.

Meanwhile Chicago’s offense is just getting into the groove. They’ve score three goals or more in five of their last six games, netting 23 total over that stretch.

Young stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are both riding six-game point streaks to lead the potent Chicago attack.

Vancouver isn’t prone to extended scoring slumps and with the way Chicago’s offense is clicking, expect the red light to get plenty of action in Game 4.

Pick: Over

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**Udog** · 05-06-2010, 11:25 PM

NHL

Friday, May 7

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What bettors need to know: Blackhawks at Canucks
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Chicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks (-140, 6)

Chicago leads series 2-1.

Dustin the wind

By now, Roberto Luongo is tired of looking at Dustin Byfuglien’s ass. The Canucks goaltender has been constantly hounded by the Chicago forward, who notched a hat trick in the Blackhawks' 5-2 win in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal Wednesday night.

Byfuglien set up shop in front of Vancouver’s net, scoring three goals after failing to register a point in the past seven postseason games. The physical forward looked out of sorts against the speedy Canucks in the first two games but imposed his will, much like in last year’s playoff victory over Vancouver.

"(Jonathan) Toews and (Patrick Kane), they do their job on the walls and in the corners and all you gotta do is stand in front (of the net)," Byfuglien told the CBC after the win.

Vancouver can expect to see more of this crease-crashing style of play. Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville has told his troops that the game plan is to make life difficult for Luongo and the Canucks' blueliners.

"That's the way they play … there's nothing we can do about it," Luongo told reporters.

Isn’t that special

Vancouver’s special teams have been anything but special this postseason.

The Canucks power play is just 2-for-14 over the past three games, going 0-for-4 in Game 3. On the other side, they have struggled to kill off man advantages, posting a 67.6 penalty-kill efficiency. Vancouver allowed Chicago to find the net twice on the power play Wednesday night.

“We’re not turning the other cheek here. We’re playing whistle to whistle,” head coach Alain Vigneault told the Toronto Sun.

“I think that’s what they’re doing, too. They’re playing hard and both teams know taking the penalty at the wrong time can hurt you.”

The Blackhawks haven’t been that sharp on special teams either, boasting seven power-play goals in 37 chances (18.9 percent). However, in the past two games they have scored three times on special teams – twice with the man advantage in Game 3 and once while shorthanded in Game 2.

Henrik hobbled, Daniel duking it out?

If you’re not feeling the aches and pains of the NHL playoffs by now, then you’re not playing hard enough. Almost every player on the ice is dealing with some sort of ailment, however, there is growing speculation that Canucks star forward Henrik Sedin is dealing with a semi-serious injury.

Sedin, who led the NHL in points with 112 this season, has held pointless with just one shot on goal in Game 3 and has only a goal and an assist in the series.

Henrik and his brother Daniel seemed more willing to mix it up with Chicago’s defensive stoppers than create scoring chances for their team. Their frustrations boiled over Wednesday, with both going after opposing players and Daniel getting sent to the box for roughing.

"It's one of those things where you've had enough and you have to show you're not going to take it anymore," he told the Vancouver Sun.

"Yeah, because this is not going to work, I'll tell you that," Daniel, who has only one assist this series, said. "We've got to get back to playing the way we know how to play. That's what will give you confidence."

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**Udog** · 05-06-2010, 11:26 PM

MLB

Friday, May 7

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners (-150, 7)

The Angels have been bedeviled so far this month, starting May with an 0-5 record for the first time in franchise history going into Thursday night's showdown with the Red Sox and former ace John Lackey.

A quick glance at the numbers will tell you why they've fallen from first to third in the AL West in just five days in May. They've scored just one run in three of those five outings and two in another while hitting just one home run after slugging 23 in April.

"The way we're (hitting) everyone looks like Cy Young," Angels outfielder Torri Hunter told SI.com.

He forgot to exclude his own team's staff, which has seen its ERA almost double this month to 8.48. The Angels trot out Jared Weaver (3-1), who allowed seven hits and four earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings in last Sunday's loss to the Tigers.

The Angels face another tough challenge in Felix Hernandez (2-2), who is 9-1 in his last 10 starts at home, and a long flight from Boston to Seattle to start their third straight road series.

Pick: Mariners

Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Philles (-140, 10)

The Phillies are starting to look like the Atlanta Braves of the 1990s in the NL East, recapturing the top spot in the standings after winning three straight from the Cardinals.

Now the last-place Braves come to town this weekend for a pitching rematch from their last meeting two weeks ago. Jamie Moyer outdueled Derek Lowe in the Phillies' 8-3 win on April 22, with Moyer scattering four hits over six scoreless innings while Lowe was chased in the fiifth for allowing four earned runs.

Not much has changed since then, although the Braves have won four of their last five against the equally weak Astros and Nationals. But they lost leading producer Jason Heyward to a groin injury in the process and he is unlikely to play Friday.

Atlanta was batting just .240 going into Thursday night's game and that stat includes Heyward's numbers. Take the rookie out of the lineup and things look bleak for the Braves.

Heyward leads the team in on-base percentage (.408) and slugging (.619) and is second in batting average (.286). He has a team-high 24 RBIs (the next-closest has 15) and eight home runs (the rest of the team combines for 10).

Look for the Phillies' 47-year-old right-hander and a rejuvenated offense to have another field day against the Braves.

Pick: Phillies

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**Udog** · 05-06-2010, 11:27 PM

MLB

Friday, May 7

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This Day in Baseball
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On May 7 in Baseball History...

1917 - Babe Ruth of the Red Sox allowed only two hits as he outpitched Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators, 1-0. Ruth knocked in the winning run with a sacrifice fly.

1922 - Jesse Barnes of the New York Giants pitched the only no-hitter of the year, beating the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-0.

1925 - Pittsburgh shortstop Glenn Wright made an unassisted triple play in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals when he caught Jim Bottomley's line drive, stepped on second to double Jimmy Cooney, and tagged Rogers Hornsby coming from first.

1957 - Cleveland pitcher Herb Score was hit on the right eye by a line drive off the bat of Gil McDougald in the first inning. The ball broke Score's nose and damaged his eye; he missed the rest of the season.

1959 - A crowd of 93,103 came to the Los Angeles Coliseum on "Roy Campanella Night" to show their affection for the paralyzed Dodger catcher. The Dodgers were beaten by the New York Yankees, 6-2, in an exhibition game that followed the ceremonies.

1960 - Norm Sherry, a replacement catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, hit a home run in the 11th inning to give his brother, relief pitcher Larry Sherry, a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Los Angeles.

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**Udog** · 05-06-2010, 11:27 PM

NOTE:
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Additional updates for today’s games will be posted ASAP.

**Udog** · 05-07-2010, 11:53 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Phoenix at San Antonio
The Spurs look to bounce back after dropping the first two games of the series and build on their 12-3-1 ATS record in their last 16 games as a favorite. San Antonio is the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-6). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, MAY 7

Game 717-718: Cleveland at Boston (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 120.364; Boston 127.459
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 7; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 1; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+1); Under

Game 719-720: Phoenix at San Antonio (9:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 120.837; San Antonio 128.670
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 211
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 6; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-6); Over

**Udog** · 05-07-2010, 11:54 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Chicago at Vancouver
The Canucks look to bounce back from their 5-2 loss in Game 3 and build on their 6-0 record in their last 6 games after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Vancouver is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the Canucks favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-145). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, MAY 7

Game 1-2: Boston at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 12.061; Philadelphia 12.987
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-120); Under

Game 3-4: Chicago at Vancouver (9:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.929; Vancouver 12.622
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-145); 6
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-145); Over

**Udog** · 05-07-2010, 11:56 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Kansas City at Texas
The Royals look to take advantage of a Texas team that is 1-4 in C.J. Wilson's last 5 home starts. Kansas City is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Royals favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, MAY 7

Game 901-902: Atlanta at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Lowe) 15.673; Philadelphia (Moyer) 15.394
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-130); 10
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+110); Over

Game 903-904: Florida at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Volstad) 15.358; Washington (Stammen) 14.948
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-125); Under

Game 905-906: St. Louis at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Carpenter) 15.355; Pittsburgh (Duke) 14.453
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-230); 8
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-230); Over

Game 907-908: San Francisco at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 15.290; NY Mets (Pelfrey) 15.998
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-115); Over

Game 909-910: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Silva) 15.179; Cincinnati (Bailey) 14.045
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-110); Over

Game 911-912: San Diego at Houston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Latos) 14.673; Houston (Norris) 14.913
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+105); Under

Game 913-914: Milwaukee at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 15.349; Arizona (Jackson) 14.479
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-135); Over

Game 915-916: Colorado at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Rogers) 15.363; LA Dodgers (Kuroda) 15.021
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-170); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+150); Under

Game 917-918: Detroit at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Bonderman) 15.044; Cleveland (Huff) 15.165
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-105); Over

Game 919-920: NY Yankees at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Hughes) 16.553; Boston (Beckett) 15.547
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-105); Under

Game 921-922: Kansas City at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 16.241; Texas (Wilson) 15.006
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Texas (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+105); Over

Game 923-924: Baltimore at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Millwood) 15.158; Minnesota (Liriano) 17.177
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-250); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-250); Over

Game 925-926: Toronto at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Marcum) 16.027; White Sox (Buehrle) 15.290
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-110); Under

Game 927-928: Tampa Bay at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 17.403; Oakland (Gonzalez) 14.931
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-155); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-155); Under

Game 929-930: LA Angels at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 13.420; Seattle (Hernandez) 14.983
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-140); Under

**Udog** · 05-07-2010, 12:00 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, May 7

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CLEVELAND (66 - 23) at BOSTON (55 - 34) - 5/7/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 99-83 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 85-68 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-49 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points this season.
BOSTON is 34-57 ATS (-28.7 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
BOSTON is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 15-6 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-10 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
11 of 21 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (60 - 30) at SAN ANTONIO (54 - 36) - 5/7/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 516-446 ATS (+25.4 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 240-196 ATS (+24.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 80-53 ATS (+21.7 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 53-35 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
PHOENIX is 33-24 ATS (+6.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 11-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-9 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 05-07-2010, 12:02 PM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, May 7

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BOSTON (46-32-0-13, 105 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (45-38-0-7, 97 pts.) - 5/7/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 58-29 ATS (+16.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-45 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-15 ATS (-9.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-14 ATS (-11.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-15 ATS (-12.6 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-25 ATS (-11.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-5 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.9 Units)

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CHICAGO (58-25-0-8, 124 pts.) at VANCOUVER (54-31-0-6, 114 pts.) - 5/7/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 11-1 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
VANCOUVER is 17-5 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
VANCOUVER is 11-2 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 28-14 ATS (+11.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 81-60 ATS (+13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 54-26 ATS (+18.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 151-154 ATS (-86.5 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 11-10-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.5 Units)

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**Udog** · 05-07-2010, 12:08 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, May 7

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ATLANTA (12 - 16) at PHILADELPHIA (17 - 11) - 7:05 PM
DEREK LOWE (R) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 98-92 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 4-12 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 4-12 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 69-66 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 43-47 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MOYER is 249-175 (+41.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 46-20 (+24.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 127-66 (+32.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

DEREK LOWE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LOWE is 6-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.160.
His team's record is 7-6 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+4.0 units)

JAMIE MOYER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MOYER is 3-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.388.
His team's record is 6-5 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.5 units)

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FLORIDA (13 - 15) at WASHINGTON (15 - 13) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS VOLSTAD (R) vs. CRAIG STAMMEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 15-13 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-13 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 184-167 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 101-76 (+29.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 50-42 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 26-16 (+13.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 17-10 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 48-33 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 47-40 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 35-28 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 92-73 (+24.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 10-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 53-48 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 86-158 (-45.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-1 (+0.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
VOLSTAD is 2-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.676.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

CRAIG STAMMEN vs. FLORIDA since 1997
STAMMEN is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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ST LOUIS (18 - 11) at PITTSBURGH (13 - 15) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS CARPENTER (R) vs. ZACH DUKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 36-28 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 267-281 (+34.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CARPENTER is 13-1 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARPENTER is 53-29 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
DUKE is 6-21 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

CHRIS CARPENTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CARPENTER is 11-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.27 and a WHIP of 0.913.
His team's record is 12-1 (+10.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.7 units)

ZACH DUKE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DUKE is 4-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.356.
His team's record is 5-8 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.2 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (17 - 10) at NY METS (15 - 13) - 7:10 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SANCHEZ is 0-10 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 105-84 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 105-84 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-55 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 77-59 (+17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.479.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PELFREY is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.77 and a WHIP of 0.836.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (13 - 16) at CINCINNATI (14 - 14) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS SILVA (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 96-94 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 318-355 (-92.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 159-221 (-66.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-19 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 96-94 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-53 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 76-73 (-18.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 23-8 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 53-42 (+18.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 91-96 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 65-63 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 68-70 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 49-33 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 235-274 (-70.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

CARLOS SILVA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SILVA is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BAILEY is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (17 - 11) at HOUSTON (9 - 19) - 8:05 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 92-98 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 92-98 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 67-66 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 174-199 (-53.4 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.

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

MAT LATOS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

BUD NORRIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (12 - 16) at ARIZONA (14 - 15) - 9:40 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 31-40 (-21.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 40-52 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 32-19 (+18.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 84-107 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 30-47 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 43-49 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 20-29 (-14.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 84-107 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 118-134 (-29.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-51 (-23.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GALLARDO is 2-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.917.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
JACKSON is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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COLORADO (14 - 14) at LA DODGERS (12 - 16) - 10:10 PM
ESMIL ROGERS (R) vs. HIROKI KURODA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 71-133 (-44.9 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 39-45 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 37-28 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 12-16 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 41-41 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 12-16 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

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

ESMIL ROGERS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

HIROKI KURODA vs. COLORADO since 1997
KURODA is 0-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 7.00 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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DETROIT (16 - 13) at CLEVELAND (10 - 17) - 7:05 PM
JEREMY BONDERMAN (R) vs. DAVID HUFF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 74-86 (-30.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 75-114 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 61-90 (-32.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 40-53 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 68-103 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 45-71 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 54-85 (-30.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 38-67 (-25.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JEREMY BONDERMAN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BONDERMAN is 8-9 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 12-9 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-7. (+5.9 units)

DAVID HUFF vs. DETROIT since 1997
HUFF is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (19 - 8) at BOSTON (15 - 14) - 7:10 PM
PHIL HUGHES (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 92-43 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 133-71 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 70-33 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 89-43 (+30.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. BOSTON since 1997
HUGHES is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 3.333.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BECKETT is 10-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.390.
His team's record is 12-8 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-8. (+3.8 units)

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KANSAS CITY (11 - 18) at TEXAS (15 - 14) - 8:05 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 76-115 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 8-22 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 67-98 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 21-41 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 102-89 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 24-11 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 20-10 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 99-83 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 133-121 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 69-55 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

ZACK GREINKE vs. TEXAS since 1997
GREINKE is 3-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+3.9 units)

C.J. WILSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (8 - 21) at MINNESOTA (19 - 10) - 8:10 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 129-209 (-69.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 29-69 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 41-77 (-30.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 111-66 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-9 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-4 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.9 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MILLWOOD is 0-7 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.762.
His team's record is 3-9 (-7.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.5 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LIRIANO is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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TORONTO (17 - 13) at CHI WHITE SOX (12 - 17) - 8:10 PM
SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 60-43 (+20.4 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
BUEHRLE is 109-56 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 40-16 (+21.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 21-4 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 109-56 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 10-3 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TORONTO is 9-1 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TORONTO is 8-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
TORONTO is 7-0 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 6-13 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 (+1.6 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MARCUM is 3-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.16 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. TORONTO since 1997
BUEHRLE is 5-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.134.
His team's record is 9-3 (+7.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.7 units)

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TAMPA BAY (21 - 7) at OAKLAND (15 - 14) - 10:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 39-48 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 21-7 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-1 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-1 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 9-1 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 10-1 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 167-196 (-53.7 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.

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

DAVID PRICE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

GIO GONZALEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (12 - 18) at SEATTLE (11 - 17) - 10:10 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 9-18 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 91-86 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 29-11 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 27-10 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 22-8 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 114-87 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 53-45 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 200-148 (+43.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 29-15 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 11-23 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.

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

JERED WEAVER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WEAVER is 8-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.428.
His team's record is 9-5 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-2. (+7.9 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 4-5 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 8-8 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.5 units)

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