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**Udog** · 05-09-2010, 02:00 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: May 9

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Hawks play host to the Canucks, the Cavs battle the Celtics, and the Suns try to sweep the Spurs out of the playoffs.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA offers up a pair of playoff games on Sunday, with Cleveland at Boston and Phoenix at San Antonio. The Cavaliers have a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series after blowing out the Celtics 124-95 in Boston in Game 3 on Friday night. LeBron James led the way with 38 points for the Cavs in that easy victory, while Kevin Garnett had a team-high 19 points in the loss for Boston. The Suns are up 3-0 on the Spurs in their Western Conference semifinal set after rolling to a 110-96 road win in Game 3 on Friday night. Goran Dragic scored 26 points off the bench for the Suns in that game, while Jason Richardson tossed in 21 points. Manu Ginobili poured in 27 points in the defeat for the Spurs.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Sunday has Detroit at Cleveland, Toronto at the White Sox, Baltimore at Minnesota, Kansas City at Texas, Tampa Bay at Oakland, the Angels at Seattle, and the Yankees and Boston. New York will send A.J. Burnett (4-0, 1.99 ERA) to the mound in their Sunday night matchup; righthander Burnett beat the Orioles in his last start, giving up just one unearned run on five hits over 7 1-3 innings of work (while fanning eight). The Red Sox will counter with Jon Lester (2-2, 3.93 ERA); lefthander Lester beat the Angels in his last trip to the mound, allowing just one earned run over his eight innings pitched.

Over in the National League on Sunday it'll be the Cubs at Cincinnati, San Francisco at the Mets, Atlanta at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Florida at Washington, San Diego at Houston, Milwaukee at Arizona, and Colorado at the Dodgers. Ubaldo Jimenez (6-0, 0.87 ERA) will take on Clayton Kershaw (1-2, 4.99 ERA) in that last matchup. Righthander Jimenez won his sixth consecutive start last time out, holding the Padres to one run over seven innings while striking out 13 hitters. Lefthander Kershaw was bombed by the Brewers in his last trip to the mound, as he gave up seven runs on five hits over just 1 1-3 innings of work.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

There's just one game on the National Hockey League's playoff schedule for Sunday, with Vancouver at Chicago in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series. The Blackhawks blasted the Canucks 7-4 in Vancouver in Game 4 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the series. Jonathan Toews had a hat trick to go along with two assists for Chicago in that victory, while Patrick Sharp turned in a four-point performance. Antti Niemi stopped 26 of 30 Vancouver shots. Henrik and Daniel Sedin both picked up a goal and an assist in the losing cause for the Canucks, while goalie Roberto Luongo was lit up for six goals on 33 shots.

Roaring around the track . . .

Finally, the drivers of Formula 1 return to action on Sunday with the Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya. Mark Webber (6/5), Sebastian Vettel (5/4), and Lewis Hamilton (7/1) are pegged as the favorites to take the checkered flag at the event, with Fernando Alonso (12/1), and Jenson Button (16/1) rounding out the Top 5 on the odds list. Button currently holds a 10-point lead on Nico Rosberg atop the drivers championship; Rosberg is back at 65/1 odds to win the Spanish Grand Prix. Button won in Spain in 2009, with Rubens Barrichello (500/1), Webber, Vettel, and Alonso following him across the finish line that day.

**Udog** · 05-09-2010, 02:01 AM

Bettor's best friend: Sunday's wagering tips

Lines to keep an eye on

Cavaliers at Celtics – Total opened at 195 and has moved to 196.5. Seven of the last 10 games between these two teams have gone over.

Suns at Spurs – Spread opened at -2.5 in favor of San Antonio and has moved to -3.5. Phoenix is 6-0 ATS versus the Spurs this season.

Marlins at Nationals – Moneyline opened at -140 for home team but that number can be found as low as -116 now.

Weather to watch

A front could blow in from the North to hamper playing conditions at TPC Sawgrass in Florida. North winds could blow from 15-20 mph which would make holes 17 and 18 play straight into the gusts. There are 13 players within five strokes of the lead and if the course plays differently because of the wind, the tournament could be up for grabs.

Royals at Rangers – Wind blowing in from left field at 14 mph, 40 percent chance of precipitation.

Giants at Mets – Wind blowing out to left field at 21 mph.

Braves at Phillies – Wind blowing out to left field at 20 mph.

Marlins at Nationals – Wind blowing out to center field at 20 mph.

Yankees at Red Sox – Wind blowing out to left and left-center field at 22 mph, 10 percent chance of rain.

Who’s hot

The Suns are 6-0 ATS and 5-1 SU versus San Antonio this season.

New York has won six straight and is 9-1 in its last 10.

The Blackhawks have won three games in a row and 7-of-10.

Who’s not

San Antonio has failed to hold the Suns to fewer than 110 points during their series.

The Tribe has dropped five consecutive games and is 2-8 SU in its last 10.

Seattle is 2-8 during a 10-game stretch and is averaging fewer than two runs per during that span.

Key stat

30.9 – Shooting percentage of Paul Pierce through three games of the Cleveland series. Pierce has totaled 11, 14 and 13 points in the games while registering 10 rebounds and committing nine turnovers.

Activation that shouldn’t be overlooked

On Saturday the Dodgers activated slugger Manny Ramirez from the 15-day disabled list. Ramirez has been out since April 23 due to a calf injury, L.A. went 6-8 in his absence. Before the injury, Ramirez was hitting .415 with two homers and 12 RBIs. The Dodgers optioned outfielder Xavier Paul to the minor leagues to make roster room for Ramirez.

Games of the Day

Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs (-3.5, 207)

New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox (-130, 9)

Notable quotable

"We hung our hat on defense, and made the right people shoot the ball. Who we wanted to (shoot were) Richard Jefferson, Tony Parker from outside, George Hill."

-- Suns small forward Jared Dudley said after the team’s Game 3 victory, somewhat revealing Phoenix’s gameplan.

Tips and notes

- Lee Westwood said he is playing the best golf of his life right now, and that statement is translating onto the course. The Englishman held the 36-hole lead at THE PLAYERS championship and shot a 70 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead into the final round. Westwood was surprised how much harder the course played Saturday but “felt pretty confident all day.” He’s only had four bogeys all week and if you watched the third round, you would know Westwood is playing better than anyone in the field by far. NBC analyst Roger Maltbie picked him to win the tournament and +145 is a great price.

- Prior to the start of the series, Boston admitted it liked being in the underdog role to the Cavs. Paul Pierce recollected they were an underdog when they won the NBA Finals in 2008 and said, “I definitely thrive being in that situation.” The Celtics find themselves as 1-point underdogs after getting blown out by 29 points Friday at the Garden. Boston was 6-point pups in its 18-point victory in Cleveland in Game 2.

- The Spurs tinkered with its starting lineup Friday and it may have affected the outcome of the game. George Hill got hot at the end of Game 2 but Gregg Popovich decided to insert Tony Parker into the starting lineup for Game 3 instead of keeping Hill there. Parker went 5-of-17 for 10 points while Hill was 1-of-7 in the loss. The Suns are also killing themselves allowing Tim Duncan to guard Amare Stoudemire on the perimeter. Steve Nash is executing the pick ‘n’ roll with Stoudemire to perfection.

**Udog** · 05-09-2010, 02:06 AM

NBA

Sunday, May 9

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics (+1, 196.5)

Anyone see a pattern developing in the Cavaliers' playoff journey? Their success or failure seems to hinge on the amount of rest for LeBron James' right elbow.

After averaging 35 points in the first four games of the first-round series against Chicago, James' elbow flares up in Game 5 on April 27. He is held to a series-low 19 points and finishes the game by shooting a left-handed free throw due to the pain in his elbow as the Cavs close the series with a 96-94 win.

Speculation grows about LeBron's elbow, but after three days of rest and treatment James silences the rumors by hanging 35 on the Celtics in the opener of the second-round series. But after just one day of rest before Game 2, James puts on a passive, 24-point performance in the Celtics' rout that rekindles the elbow-gate debate.

Then on Friday night in Boston, after three more days to recover, James dismisses doubters again with a series-high 38 points as the Cavs roll to a 124-95 victory. Call it a coincidence or a conspiracy theory, but the more rest James gets between games the more restless his opponents become afterward.

"We had three days to sit and feel the pressure and then bounce back," James told reporters after Game 3. "Rest helped me and we were able to have a complete game."

But now the Cavs have only one full day to get ready for Sunday's Game 4 in Boston, and the Celtics are the team feeling the pressure to bounce back. It may be too short of a time period to call this a true trend, but it's difficult not to go with the elbow flow.

Pick: Celtics

Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs (-3.5, 207)

The Suns seem to have finally found a way to stop the Spurs' Big Three - outnumber them with their own Big 10.

While San Antonio's Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker have had their share of strong outings in this series, the rest of the Spurs have been no match for Phoenix's depth. In Games 2 and 3, the Suns' bench has outscored the Spurs' reserves 97-52 and outrebounded them 35-15.

"That's why this team is built for the playoffs," Suns backup Jared Dudley said. "People say you really can't win with a deep bench of 10 guys. I disagree. You can't win with a team that doesn't have any chemistry and this team has chemistry from top to bottom."

Dudley had 11 points and six boards to go with benchmate Channing Frye's 15 and four in Game 2, then unheralded Goran Dragic exploded for 26 points in Friday's Game 3 to go with Leandro Barbosa's 13. The Suns simply have too many weapons to stop, while the aging Spurs seem to have too few.

Pick: Suns

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**Udog** · 05-09-2010, 02:09 AM

NBA

Sunday, May 9

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Game of the day: Suns at Spurs
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Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs (-3.5, 207)

Opening line

Despite trailing 3-0 in this playoff series, the early money quickly came in on San Antonio when an opening line was posted Saturday morning.

Oddsmakers initially made the Spurs a 2.5-point home favorite and bettors quickly pushed the line up to -3.5. The early money also came in on the over as the opening total went from 206.5 up to 207.

When the series began, the Suns were installed as a small -135 favorite, but now that Phoenix has established a 3-0 series lead, the Suns are an overwhelming -2500 favorite to advance.

This means Phoenix has a 95 percent chance of winning this series and San Antonio has only a 5 percent chance of winning the next four games in a row. This is not surprising as NBA teams down 0-3 in a best-of-7 playoff series have never advanced in 88 past series.

Series dominance

The Suns are known for their full-throttle, up-tempo style, while the Spurs strength has always been their half-court defensive play. This contrast of styles has favored San Antonio in the past but Phoenix has begun to exert their dominance this season.

The Suns are a perfect 6-0 ATS in the six head-to-head meetings this season and 5-1 SU in those games with their only loss coming by three points as a 4-point road underdog on February 28th. Phoenix has won the other five meetings by an average of 10.8 points per game and they have held 20-, 17-, 14-, 11- and 16-point leads in those five meetings.

Phoenix’s success has stemmed from the fact they have been able to dictate the tempo and force a fast-paced game. The over is 5-1 in the six meetings with the only under coming by half a point on Friday night with 206 points when the total was 206.5. The other five meetings have averaged 216.2 points per game with each of the five games totaling at least 212 points or more.

Raining 3’s

Phoenix has been deadly from beyond the arc in this series. The Suns have shot an incredible 47.7 percent (31-65) from 3-point land in the three games so far. The team’s best performance came in Game 3 when they hit 57.7 percent (15-26) from 3-point range. Goran Dragic was a perfect 5-for-5 from beyond the arc while Jason Richardson hit five of seven.

San Antonio has also knocked down their share of triples. After shooting a dismal 4-19 (21.1 percent) from 3-point land in Game 1, the Spurs have connected on a respectable 44.1 percent (15-34) from beyond the arc in Games 2 and 3.

Both teams have combined to hit a whopping 50 3’s over the first three games of this series.

Nash is cash

Steve Nash has played out of his mind so far in this series.

Nash has scored 68 points on 56.5 percent (26-46) shooting from the field. He has a 22-14 assist-to-turnover ratio over the three games, but the fact that he had just six assists in Games 2 and 3 prove that he’s looking to score more against the Spurs.

Nash is not a consistent big-time scorer these days; he’s more of a true point guard who sets his teammates up with wide-open shots instead of taking the shots himself. But when he’s as aggressive as he’s been in this series, the Suns are one tough team to beat.

Shoulder the load

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker was scheduled to have an MRI on his shoulder Saturday but ended up not having the exam and was cleared by team doctors to play in Game 4.

Parker fell hard on his shoulder in the second quarter of Friday's loss. He continued to play but made just 5-of-17 shots.

Parker was seen holding his shoulder in the final period and reportedly had X-rays after the game. Until Friday, Parker had been coming off the bench since returning from a broken hand in April. He is averaging 16.8 points and 5.4 assists in the postseason.

Finish the game

San Antonio’s defense has done a decent job against the Suns for most of the first 36 minutes of each game. However, the Spurs have fallen asleep in the money quarter in all three of the games so far.

Phoenix has scored 39, 32 and 26 points in the fourth quarters of this series. That’s a total of 97 points scored on San Antonio’s defense when the game is on the line.

Numbers like that were never allowed by the defensive-minded Spurs teams of old. San Antonio’s offense has scored just 77 points in the fourth quarter, and when your opponent holds a 20-point advantage in the final 12 minutes, it’s almost impossible to win.

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**Udog** · 05-09-2010, 02:12 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, May 9

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VANCOUVER (54-32-0-6, 114 pts.) at CHICAGO (59-25-0-8, 126 pts.) - 5/9/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 55-26 ATS (+9.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 32-15 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 17-6 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
VANCOUVER is 112-85 ATS (+201.4 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 128-137 ATS (+303.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 153-144 ATS (+308.3 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 28-15 ATS (+8.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 12-10 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 12-10-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
11 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.6 Units)

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**Udog** · 05-09-2010, 02:14 AM

NHL

Sunday, May 9

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Vancouver Canucks at Chicago Blackhawks (-200, 6)

The Blackhawks aren't just beating the Canucks between the pipes. They're beating them between the ears.

Stupid penalties and the inability to kill them has Vancouver on the verge of being buried. The Canucks can't climb out of the 3-1 series hole they've dug for themselves by playing brain-dead hockey.

In Games 3 and 4, both blowout wins by the Blackhawks, the Canucks committed 18 penalties for 54 minutes and allowed Chicago to convert six of 14 power-play opportunities. By contrast, the Blackhawks had 10 penalties for 28 minutes and given up only two goals in eight shorthanded spells.

The disparity is largely due to Vancouver losing its cool and expending more energy on taking cheap shots at the Blackhawks rather than trying to stop them. Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo is taking most the heat after Friday's 7-4 loss, but there is plenty of blame to go around.

"There is no explanation. We lost our composure again," Luongo told reporters after losing Game 4. "I don't know why it happened. We talked about it. We were all on the same page before the game started."

Unless the Canucks magically pull it together in time for Game 5 in Chicago, they will all be on the same page - the last one.

Pick: Blackhawks

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**Udog** · 05-09-2010, 02:17 AM

MLB

Sunday, May 9

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians (-120, 8.5)

Magglio Ordonez has a new outlook on life, and baseball.

It’s not because he cut off those dangling Jehri curls from last year, but instead an illness that affected his wife, Dalgy.

"You always hear about cancer," Ordonez said, "but you never pay attention to it, because it's a thing you never think is going to happen to you. But it can happen to anybody."

Dalgy Ordonez was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last year and Magglio admittedly struggled through the first part of the season with his mind elsewhere.

But when she was cured of her disease after treatment in June, Ordonez said his mind cleared with a new perspective on how to approach things.

“You have to appreciate life every day, you know," he said.

Mags has driven in 20 runs so far in 2010 behind a .279 batting average. Tigers manager Jim Leyland said this year is the best he’s seen Ordonez play.

The Indians have dropped five straight and with inspiration like this, you have to expect Detroit to complete the sweep Sunday.

Pick: Tigers

New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox (-130, 9)

The Yankees are cashing overs by themselves these days – even with a lineup decimated by injuries.

Curtis Granderson, Jorge Posada and Nick Johnson are all absent from the New York batting order but the team has posted 14 and 10 runs in its last two ballgames.

And if Mark Teixiera starts to hit (3 HRs Saturday), oddsmakers setting totals may not have enough fingers and toes to count to a high enough number for these Yankees games.

New York’s over/under mark on the road this season is 12-5-1 while Boston is 12-7 at home in the same scenario.

A marquee matchup like this on national television always seems to produce fireworks and a 22 mph wind blowing out to left-center field will surely help.

Pick: Over

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**Udog** · 05-09-2010, 02:21 AM

MLB

Sunday, May 9

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Sunday Night Baseball: Yankees at Red Sox
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New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox (-130, 9)

Not sure if you heard, but Yankees and Red Sox is a big rivalry. Really, just turn on ESPN at any point this weekend and the network’s talking heads will remind you. And of course this series finale is on ESPN Sunday night.

Since 2003, ESPN ratings for Yanks-Sox games have been at least 50 percent higher than for all of its MLB games, sometimes almost twice as high.

Series notes

New York dropped the season opener against Boston but then won the final two games of that series. In fact, the Yanks have dropped only one series all season – at the Angels – winning eight of their first nine series for only the fourth time in team history.

New York has won 11 of the past 13 meetings with Boston overall entering this weekend – remember that Boston won the first eight matchups last season.

These two teams are opposites in a way. As mentioned, the Yanks’ only series loss was to the Angels, but Boston entered this series off a four-game home sweep of Los Angeles. It was Boston’s first four-game sweep of the Halos at Fenway Park since 1967. In fact, the Red Sox’s last three series have been sweeps. They went 3-0 in Toronto and 0-3 in Baltimore before beating Los Angeles. New York enters off a sweep of those Orioles.

This matchup is just the sixth time since 2005 that neither the Yankees nor the Red Sox have been in first place in the division entering a series held May 1 or later. Four of those instances came during Tampa Bay's 2008 AL pennant-winning season, and of course those Rays currently are in first in the AL East.

The Yankees bombed away in the opener of this series, touching up BoSox ace Josh Beckett for nine earned runs in 5.1 innings of work to cruise to a 10-3 victory. Phil Hughes continued his stellar pitching (1.69 ERA) after striking out seven and giving up two runs in 7.0 innings on the bump.

Game 2's outcome was similar with New York's pitching and defense limiting the Red Sox to three runs again. New York pounded out 17 hits in the 14-3 victory.

Both teams dipped into their bullpens Saturday as neither starter went longer than five innings because of a lenghty rain delay in the bottom of the fifth. The Yanks five relievers ate up 4.1 innings while Boston's five pitchers went 4.0 innings after Buchholz departed.

Infirmary report

New York continues to play without catcher Jorge Posada, who’s missed the last four games with a calf injury.

The injury bug continued to swarm for the Yanks after the team placed designated hitter Nick Johnson on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with an inflamed tendon in his right wrist.

"The card is a little short right now," said Yankees manager Joe Girardi. "It is frustrating, but no one is going to feel sorry for (you)."

Boston and New York play two more games next week in the Bronx and then won’t meet again until August.

Surprising Yankee stars

Take a quick guess at who the two leading Yankee hitters are entering this series. Derek Jeter? Alex Rodriguez? Posada? Try second baseman Robinson Cano and outfielder Brett Gardner.

Cano has thrived hitting No. 5 in the lineup, replacing the departed Hideki Matsui in that spot behind A-Rod. Cano enters the weekend third in the AL in batting at .362, leads the team in homers, RBIs and runs, and he became the first player in Yankees history to hit .400 with eight home runs in the opening month (to be named AL Player of the Month). The last major leaguer to achieve the feat was some guy named Barry Bonds, who hit .472 with 10 homers in April 2004 with the Giants.

Gardner, meanwhile, has helped fill the hole of the injured Curtis Granderson, who might be out the rest of this month (Granderson tore up the Red Sox in the openings series).

Gardner is sixth in the AL in batting and second in steals. He leads all Yankee regulars with a .430 on-base percentage. Not bad for a guy who wasn’t expected to play every day. In fact, it was expected that Gardner would for sure sit against left-handers, but he is hitting .370 against them.

Probable pitchers

New York starts A.J. Burnett (4-0, 1.99), who is off to the best start of his 12-year career. Last time out he struck out eight Orioles and allowed just an unearned run and five hits in 7 1/3 innings – he hasn’t allowed an earned run in his past 19 innings. Burnett has the fewest walks of any Yankee starter, which is notable because he led the AL in walks last season when he won just two of his first nine starts.

“He’s just really locked in,” Girardi said.

Burnett took a no-decision against the Red Sox on April 6 at Fenway Park, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits in five innings. He is 5-2 with a 4.30 ERA in 13 career starts vs. Boston.

Boston counters with lefty Jon Lester (2-2, 3.93), who rather amazingly turns into a Cy Young candidate whenever the calendar turns to May but is usually terrible before that month.

Lester has actually had three good starts in a row (10 hits, one run in 20 2/3 innings), allowing one run on five hits and striking out five against the Angels last time out (on 120 pitches, which is an awful lot this early in the year). The lefty has thrived at Fenway Park throughout his career, going 24-6 with a 3.26 ERA. Lifetime against the Yankees, Lester is 3-1 with a 4.19 ERA in nine starts.

Pitching has been the main difference between New York and Boston this season. The Yanks enter the weekend fifth in the majors with a 3.45 team ERA while the Sox are 23rd at 4.68.

"We haven't quite clicked, but we're better than our record. And we will be better,” said Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek.

Trendy solutions

- The over is 15-5-2 in New York's last 22 road games and 7-3 in the last 10 games of this series.

- The Yankees are 12-2 SU in the last 14 games of this matchup.

- The over is 11-5-1 at Fenway Park this season.

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**Udog** · 05-09-2010, 02:22 AM

MLB

Sunday, May 9

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This Day in Baseball
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On May 9 in Baseball History...

1878 - Sam Weaver pitches a no-hitter to lead the Milwaukee Cream Citys to their first N.L. win, beating Indianapolis 2-1, the one run scoring after a walk. One scorer gave a hit to John Clapp of the Blues, but Weaver is generally credited with a no-hitter.

1944 - Joe McCarthy returns as Yankees manager after missing much of spring training (and the early season) due to illness.

1984 - The longest game in A.L. history (both in time and frames) ends in the 25th inning when Harold Baines homers off Chuck Porter to give the White Sox a 7-6 victory over the Brewers. The game falls one inning shy of the major league record, but takes the most time to play: eight hours and six minutes. The contest was suspended the previous day after 17 innings with the score tied 3-3 each team scores three more runs in the 21st. Tom Seaver pitches the final inning to earn the win, then wins the regularly scheduled game as well 5-4.

1987 - Eddie Murray homers from each side of the plate for the second consecutive game, a major league first. Murray's four home runs in two days help the Orioles to 7-6 and 15-6 wins over the White Sox.

1988 - Oakland beats Detroit 3-1 to extend its club-record winning streak to 14 consecutive games, the longest in the majors since 1977. The A's will finally lose tomorrow 8-2 to the Tigers.

1989 - Mets shortstop Kevin Elster and Red Sox catcher Rick Cerone end their major league-record errorless game streaks at their positions. Elster had played 88 consecutive games without an error while Cerone had played 159.

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**Udog** · 05-09-2010, 02:23 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.

**StarDust Bum** · 05-09-2010, 10:44 AM

Pro Basketball Trend Report
CLEVELAND (67 - 23) at BOSTON (55 - 35) - 5/9/2010, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 100-83 ATS (+8.7 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.
CLEVELAND is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in all playoff games since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in the second round of the playoffs over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-50 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 67-97 ATS (-39.7 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
BOSTON is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 16-6 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-11 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
12 of 22 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (61 - 30) at SAN ANTONIO (54 - 37) - 5/9/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 516-447 ATS (+24.3 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-17 ATS (+7.3 Units) in home games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 138-105 ATS (+22.5 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 120-88 ATS (+23.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 80-54 ATS (+20.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
PHOENIX is 34-24 ATS (+7.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 12-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 10-9 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**StarDust Bum** · 05-09-2010, 10:45 AM

Pro Baseball Trend Report
CHICAGO CUBS (14 - 17) at CINCINNATI (15 - 15) - 1:10 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 97-95 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-39 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 4-12 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 97-95 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 77-74 (-18.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DEMPSTER is 15-22 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 15-22 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 24-9 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 54-43 (+18.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 92-97 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 50-34 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DEMPSTER is 46-35 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 65-56 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 72-95 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 235-275 (-72.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DEMPSTER is 5-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.486.
His team's record is 7-4 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LEAKE is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.649.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (17 - 12) at NY METS (17 - 13) - 1:10 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. OLIVER PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 105-86 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 105-86 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-34 (+18.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PEREZ is 3-9 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. NY METS since 1997
LINCECUM is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.579.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

OLIVER PEREZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PEREZ is 0-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 7.07 and a WHIP of 1.690.
His team's record is 2-7 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-7. (-6.7 units)

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FLORIDA (14 - 16) at WASHINGTON (16 - 14) - 1:35 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 12-24 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-14 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-14 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 9-4 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
HERNANDEZ is 18-11 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 22-16 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 185-168 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 102-76 (+30.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 51-43 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 27-16 (+14.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 49-34 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 48-41 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 93-73 (+25.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 92-85 (+25.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-3 (+0.6 Units) against FLORIDA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.387.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.7 units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 13-8 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 17-11 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-13. (-0.9 units)

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ST LOUIS (19 - 12) at PITTSBURGH (14 - 16) - 1:35 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 268-282 (+35.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MAHOLM is 12-6 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 42-19 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 15-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 9-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 15-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 20-6 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 20-44 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 (+0.8 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 5-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.583.
His team's record is 6-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-1. (+6.1 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MAHOLM is 3-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 5-5 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.6 units)

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ATLANTA (13 - 17) at PHILADELPHIA (18 - 12) - 1:35 PM
KENSHIN KAWAKAMI (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 99-93 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 99-93 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-9 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-9 (-12.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 3-9 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 8-13 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

KENSHIN KAWAKAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
KAWAKAMI is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.5 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAMELS is 7-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.213.
His team's record is 8-6 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (19 - 11) at HOUSTON (9 - 21) - 2:05 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. ROY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 34-22 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-11 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 19-11 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 48-45 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CORREIA is 23-16 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 23-16 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 6-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 174-201 (-55.4 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 6-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 4-16 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OSWALT is 17-28 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO 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)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CORREIA is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.60 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

ROY OSWALT vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
OSWALT is 10-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 11-2 (+8.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.8 units)

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COLORADO (15 - 15) at LA DODGERS (13 - 17) - 4:10 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 4-12 (-9.6 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 72-134 (-44.9 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 70-88 (-28.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 28-8 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 13-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 13-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
JIMENEZ is 5-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.93 and a WHIP of 1.599.
His team's record is 6-5 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-1. (+8.1 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
KERSHAW is 2-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.71 and a WHIP of 1.548.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.5 units)

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MILWAUKEE (14 - 16) at ARIZONA (14 - 17) - 4:10 PM
CHRIS NARVESON (L) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 27-39 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 42-52 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 59-114 (-41.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 50-46 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 23-12 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 84-109 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-35 (-16.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 40-53 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
ARIZONA is 84-109 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 43-51 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

CHRIS NARVESON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
NARVESON is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (17 - 13) at CLEVELAND (10 - 18) - 1:05 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. MITCH TALBOT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 21-41 (-17.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 75-86 (-29.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 118-133 (-35.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-30 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SCHERZER is 17-26 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 17-26 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 5-12 (-9.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 75-115 (-37.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 40-54 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 74-94 (-37.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 68-104 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 54-86 (-31.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-25 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 38-68 (-26.1 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 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

MITCH TALBOT vs. DETROIT since 1997
TALBOT is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.200.
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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TORONTO (18 - 14) at CHI WHITE SOX (13 - 18) - 2:05 PM
RICKY ROMERO (L) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-8 (+14.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
FLOYD is 7-0 (+7.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 25-9 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 17-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 25-9 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 11-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TORONTO is 10-2 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TORONTO is 8-1 (+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 37-54 (-20.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-3 (+1.6 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

RICKY ROMERO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ROMERO is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.375.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. TORONTO since 1997
FLOYD is 0-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 7.55 and a WHIP of 1.853.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.7 units)

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BALTIMORE (9 - 22) at MINNESOTA (20 - 11) - 2:10 PM
BRIAN MATUSZ (L) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 30-70 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 134-205 (-76.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 32-66 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 112-67 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 41-17 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+3.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

BRIAN MATUSZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MATUSZ is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BLACKBURN is 0-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 8.38 and a WHIP of 2.068.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (11 - 20) at TEXAS (17 - 14) - 3:05 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 76-117 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 23-42 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 67-100 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 104-89 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 26-11 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 101-83 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 71-55 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. TEXAS since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
FELDMAN is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.20 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (22 - 8) at OAKLAND (16 - 15) - 4:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. DALLAS BRADEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 26-34 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 40-48 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-8 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 13-2 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 13-2 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 168-197 (-53.2 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+1.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SHIELDS is 4-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.9 units)

DALLAS BRADEN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BRADEN is 3-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.563.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (14 - 18) at SEATTLE (11 - 19) - 4:10 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 116-87 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 18-7 (+10.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 55-45 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 39-19 (+19.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 37-21 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 42-20 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 106-79 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 43-25 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 37-23 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 51-29 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 11-19 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 0-7 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
SEATTLE is 4-11 (-9.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 11-19 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 4-14 (-11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SANTANA is 6-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 10-5 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-6. (+2.4 units)

JASON VARGAS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
VARGAS is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 0.948.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (21 - 8) at BOSTON (15 - 16) - 8:05 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BURNETT is 42-63 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 62-27 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 54-22 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 135-71 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 72-33 (+24.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 90-43 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 6-12 (-10.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 12-16 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 0-6 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-1 (+3.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. BOSTON since 1997
BURNETT is 5-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 8-5 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-0.9 units)

JON LESTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LESTER is 3-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.397.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 05-09-2010, 10:47 AM

Today's NBA Picks

Phoenix at San Antonio
The Spurs look to avoid elimination and build on their 9-3-1 ATS record in their last 13 games as a home favorite. San Antonio is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, MAY 9

Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST
Game 725-726: Cleveland at Boston (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 124.546; Boston 123.277
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 1; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-1); Over

Game 727-728: Phoenix at San Antonio (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 120.837; San Antonio 127.118
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 6 1/2; 211
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 3 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-3 1/2); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 05-09-2010, 10:49 AM

Today's MLB Picks

Colorado at LA Dodgers
The Rockies look to follow up their 8-0 win yesterday and build on their 11-1 record in Ubaldo Jimenez' last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Colorado is the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has the Rockies favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-130). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, MAY 9
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST

Game 901-902: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Dempster) 15.354; Cincinnati (Leake) 13.871
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-125); Over

Game 903-904: San Francisco at NY Mets (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 16.662; NY Mets (Perez) 15.625
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-200); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-200); Over

Game 905-906: Florida at Washington (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Sanchez) 14.300; Washington (Hernandez) 16.006
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Washington (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-125); Over

Game 907-908: St. Louis at Pittsburgh (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 15.976; Pittsburgh (Maholm) 14.832
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-200); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-200); Under

Game 909-910: Atlanta at Philadelphia (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Kawakami) 15.234; Philadelphia (Hamels) 17.232
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-200); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-200); Over

Game 911-912: San Diego at Houston (2:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Correia) 14.696; Houston (Oswalt) 14.890
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-120); Under

Game 913-914: Colorado at LA Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jimenez) 16.077; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 14.008
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 2; 6
Vegas Line: Colorado (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-130); Under

Game 915-916: Milwaukee at Arizona (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Narveson) 15.066; Arizona (Kennedy) 13.763
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-155); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+135); Under

Game 917-918: Detroit at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Scherzer) 15.046; Cleveland (Talbot) 15.263
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-115); Over

Game 919-920: Toronto at Chicago White Sox 2:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Romero) 16.417; White Sox (Floyd) 14.900
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Toronto (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-115); Under

Game 921-922: Baltimore at Minnesota (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Matusz) 15.321; Minnesota (Blackburn) 17.014
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-145); Over

Game 923-924: Kansas City at Texas (3:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Hochevar) 15.772; Texas (Feldman) 14.474
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-170); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+150); Over

Game 925-926: Tampa Bay at Oakland (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 16.783; Oakland (Braden) 15.551
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-150); Under

Game 927-928: LA Angels at Seattle (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Santana) 13.251; Seattle (Vargas) 14.152
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Seattle (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-110); Under

Game 929-930: NY Yankees at Boston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Burnett) 17.342; Boston (Lester) 14.758
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+100); Over

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