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**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 06:26 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: May 21

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Phillies get a visit from the Red Sox, the Padres take on the Mariners, and the Sharks and Hawks take the ice in Chicago.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The interleague schedule begins around Major League Baseball on Friday, with Boston at Philadelphia in one of the marquee matchups. John Lackey (4-2, 4.86 ERA) is slated to take on Cole Hamels (4-2, 4.29 ERA) in that contest. Righthander Lackey was knocked around in each of his last two starts for the Red Sox, giving up 11 earned runs on 17 hits over 13 innings of work against the Tigers and Blue Jays. Lefthander Hamels beat the Brewers in his last trip to the mound, surrendering two earned runs on six hits over 6 2-3 innings in that outing.

Other games on tap for Friday: Atlanta at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Cleveland, Baltimore at Washington, the Yankees at the Mets, Tampa Bay at Houston, the Cubs at Texas, Florida at the White Sox, Milwaukee at Minnesota, Colorado at Kansas City, the Angels at St. Louis, Toronto at Arizona, Detroit at the Dodgers, San Francisco at Oakland, and San Diego at Seattle. Wade LeBlanc (2-1, 1.54 ERA) will take on Cliff Lee (1-2, 2.08 ERA) in that Padres/Mariners matchup. Lefthander LeBlanc fell to the Dodgers last time out despite giving up just one run over seven innings. Lefthander Lee is also coming off a hard-luck defeat, as he held the Rays to just two runs on five hits over eight innings while fanning 10.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The NHL's Western Conference final continues on Friday night, with San Jose at Chicago in Game 3 of the series. The Blackhawks have put the Sharks on the ropes, winning the first two games of the series in San Jose earlier in the week. Andrew Ladd, Dustin Byfuglien, Jonathan Toews, and Troy Brouwer all scored for the Hawks in Tuesday's 4-2 Game 2 win, with Antti Niemi stopping 25 of 27 San Jose shots. Evgeni Nabokov made 18 saves in the loss for the Sharks, while Patrick Marleau scored twice. Oddsmakers have Chicago listed as the -155 favorite for Friday night's matchup, with the total for the contest listed at 5.5 goals.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, there are two games on the WNBA schedule for Friday, with Connecticut at Atlanta and New York at Washington. The Liberty won their season opener over Chicago on Sunday, getting 22 points from Cappie Pondexter in the 85-82 home victory. Taj McWilliams-Franklin added 20 points in the win. The Mystics have started the season at 2-0, beating Indiana (72-65) and Minnesota (87-76) in their first two outings. Monique Curry poured in 27 points for Washington in their road victory over the Lynx on Sunday, while Katie Smith was good for 16 points.

**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 06:35 AM

Friday's six-pack

-- Reds led 8-0 in second inning, 9-3 in ninth, before Atlanta exploded for seven runs in bottom of ninth to stun Cincinnati, 10-9.

-- Mariners scored three in bottom of ninth to nip Toronto, 4-3, a loss that prevents the Blue Jays from tying for the lead in Wild Card race.

-- Seattle has scored two or less runs in 17 of its first 41 games.

-- Phils and Texas lead their divisions by four games each; Rays lead the AL East by five full games.

-- Highest-ranked golfer at Byron Nelson tournament in Dallas is #17 Hunter Mahan; this used to be one of the more prominent PGA stops.

-- Home ice held up as Montreal beat the Flyers 5-1, ending Philly's winning streak at six. Flyers lead series 2-1.

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Friday's List of 13 (+3)....Taking a look at National League teams

16) Astros-- Old nucleus with lousy farm system; top catching prospect Castro is hitting .259 with no HRs in minors. Carl Crawford comes back to his hometown this weekend. Astros need to sign him this winter.

15) Brewers-- As an A's fan, could have told Mr Attanasio that manager Ken Macha is horrible; hiring Willie Randolph as bench coach made it even worse. Plus closer Hoffman allowed 28 baserunners in last 13 IP, is no longer the closer. Been a miserable season so far.

14) Diamondbacks-- On pace to have worst bullpen in the last 42+ years; they're 14-0 when they score 6+ runs, 4-24 when they don't.

13) Pirates-- Kentucky will start five freshmen again next winter; at some point, won't they lose scholarships? Their APR has to be terrible; its not like any of the kids going to the NBA are continuing their education.

12) Cubs-- On bright side, they're 7-1 when Carlos Silva starts; this is the same guy who was 5-18 in 34 starts the last two years, allowing 254 hits in 183.2 IP. Other than rookie SS Castro, the rest of the news is dismal.

11) Mets-- They put the fun in dysfunction; players don't trust either the trainers or front office, the owner seems like a rich imbecile, but at least in his last 104 IP, Johan Santana hasn't allowed a leadoff walk. He probably wants to beat up his agent for letting him sign on with this circus.

10) Nationals-- They sold 144 Stephen Strasburg t-shirts for $20 each on Wednesday in Rochester, and he played for the road team. Rumor has his big league debut coming June 4 at home against the Reds. So far in three AAA starts, he hasn't allowed a run in 18.1 IP.

9) Rockies-- 8-14 in last 22 road games; they scored 13 runs in their last five games overall. Todd Helton has five doubles, one HR in 119 ABs, but he did get on base five times Thursday. Colorado is still only team not to have a home run from #3 spot in the batting order.

8) Braves-- Jason Heyward struck out 26 times in 75 April ABs; in May, he's fanned four times in 48 ABs. Winning a game when you're down 9-3 in ninth inning can do wonders for a team.

7) Marlins-- Would rank them higher, but owner is Steinbrenner wannabe and fully capable of firing respected manager Gonzalez midstream. They came out of Hanley Ramirez mess smelling like a rose, at least so far.

6) Dodgers-- Won 10 of last 11 games, despite Ethier/Ramirez both being banged up and having to use suspects like Ely/Ortiz/Haeger/Monaserios as starting pitchers. Elsewhere in LA, I had no idea Phil Jackson makes $12M a year. Its good to be dating the owner's daughter.

5) Reds-- Would be on top of NL Central had they held onto 9-3 lead in ninth inning in Atlanta Thursday, just their 8th loss in last 24 games. It'll be interesting to see if they promote Cuban lefty Chapman this summer.

4) Cardinals-- Last year, St Louis had .360 on-base percentage at leadoff spot; this year so far, .304. Redbirds are hitting just .243 with runners in scoring position and two outs. Other than that, most of the hitting stats are pretty much the same as last year's.

3) Giants-- Big gap between top two spots on this list; catching prospect Buster Posey is hitting .338 in AAA, with 22 walks in 26 games. After an ugly loss at Arizona last night, was potentially uglier scene with players/ coaches not very happy with home plate umpire Wegner as game ended.

2) Padres-- All the AL East-obsessed national writers can stop with the Adrian Gonzalez-to-Boston stories; as long as these Padres contend, it is inconceivable that they'll move an affordable contract with very popular player who doesn't become a free agent until after the 2011 season.

1) Phillies-- All they do is win......and now Jimmy Rollins is back; before Angel Pagan homered and started triple play in same game this week, last guy to do it was Ted Kazanski of the '55 Phillies. Kurt Suzuki homered and grounded into a triple play in the same game last month.

**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 06:36 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, May 21

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SAN JOSE (59-24-0-12, 130 pts.) at CHICAGO (62-26-0-8, 132 pts.) - 5/21/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 60-45 ATS (-19.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 35-16 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO is 26-7 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 56-27 ATS (+20.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 35-17 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN JOSE is 13-3 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 13-3 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 37-55 ATS (-32.8 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-7 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-7-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.7 Units)

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**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 06:37 AM

NHL
Write-Up

Friday, May 21

San Jose has only one even strength goal in 111:19 in first two games, as Chicago won both games in Shark Tank. Blackhawks won seven of last eight games against Sharks, winning five of six games this year; six of last eight series games went over total. Chicago is 1-4 on power play so far in series; they scored four goals on only 22 shots in Game 2 win. Sharks are 3-2 on road in playoffs; Chicago is just 3-3 at home in playoffs.

**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 06:38 AM

NHL

Friday, May 21

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Trend Report
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9:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 8 games when playing Chicago
San Jose is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing San Jose
Chicago is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Jose

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**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 06:41 AM

NHL

Friday, May 21

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What bettors need to know: Sharks at Blackhawks
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San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks (-155, 5.5)

Chicago leads series 2-0.

United we fall

With a 2-0 series lead, you assume the Chicago Blackhawks would be happy to have home ice for the next two games of the Western Conference final.

However, Chicago has struggled inside the United Center, posting a 3-3 record at home this postseason. The Blackhawks dropped their last game in Chicago, 4-1, to the Vancouver Canucks and surrendered home ice in Game 1 of the conference semifinals, losing 5-1. Overall, Chicago has been outscored 14-19 at the United Center in the playoffs.

"We know how we want to play at home," forward Patrick Kane told NHL.com. "Keep it simple, not give too big of a show. Keep (fans) in the game right off the hop. Sometimes I think at home, whether it's the national anthem or just playing in front of a big crowd, you want to put on a show for them. That's not necessarily what we have to do. The biggest thing is playing a simple game like we have on the road."

The Blackhawks were one of the most successful home teams in hockey this season. They went 29-8-2-2 inside the United Center, scoring 3.26 goals per home contest – third best in the NHL.

Blood in the water

Getting pushed around for the first two games of the series would make any team angry. The San Jose Sharks would rather get even, after losing both games at home to the Blackhawks.

San Jose is looking to up the intensity and push back as the Western Conference semifinal swings to Chicago. The Sharks veteran members are trying to keep that intensity focused on winning and not boil over into frustration.

"Obviously, I don't want to be in this position, but this is a good time for us to come together here and kind of raise our middle finger and just do it together," defenseman Dan Boyle told ESPN. "It's going to take a lot of work."

The Sharks have outshot the Blackhawks in both games but have just three goals to show for their 72 shots on goal.

San Jose struggled on offense against the Colorado Avalanche in the opening round, scoring just one goal in Game 1, getting shutout in Game 3 and netting only two goals in Game 4. However, the Sharks dug in to close out the series with 10 total goals in the final two games. Then they blasted the Detroit Red Wings with three straight four-goal performances before the well went dry again.

The Sharks offense has netted only six total goals in their last four contests, playing under the total in two of those outings.

“I expect them to respond, it’s as simple as that,” San Jose coach Todd McClellan told reporters. “We’ve worked hard to get to where we are. We’ve had to overcome a lot. We’re in a situation where we have to do it again. I think throughout this playoff we’ve built character. This gives us an opportunity now to add to that.

“We’ve always boasted about our leadership in the locker-room, the ability for guys to take others with them and lead them in the right direction. We’ll need that now.”

Weakest link?

Heading into the postseason, most analysts picked the Blackhawks to contend for the Stanley Cup. Their biggest knock against Chicago was goaltender Antti Niemi.

The rookie was thrust into the playoff blender and, while there have been some rough outings, he’s come out as one of the biggest stories in the NHL. Niemi has turned away 69-of-72 shots in this series including holding the Sharks’ talented offense to one goal on 45 shots in Game 1.

“He works hard every day,” defenseman Brian Campbell told Yahoo! Sports. “He’s a good goalie, he’s come a long way. Give him credit for the work he’s put in. He deserves a lot what he’s getting.”

In the postseason, Niemi is 10-4 with a 2.41 goals against average and a .918 save percentage. He’s also well aware of the pressure that San Jose will bring after falling two games behind.

“We were ready for them to come at us hard early, and I think they might have got a little frustrated when they didn’t score,” he told reporters. “It would have been a real bad situation for us if they scored, they would have got a lot of energy from this.”

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**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 06:43 AM

MLB
Write-Up

Friday, May 21

Hot pitchers
-- Hudson is 3-0, 1.63 in his last four starts.
-- Westbrook is 2-0, 1.20 in his last couple starts.
-- Hamels is 2-0, 2.84 in his last three starts.
-- Olsen is 2-0, 1.27 in his last five games.
-- Garza is 2-0, 2.60 in his last four starts.
-- Arroyo is 3-0, 2.73 in his last four starts.
-- Myers is 1-0, 2.77 in his last couple home starts.
-- Nolasco is 2-0, 2.77 in his last couple starts.
-- Blackburn is 3-0, 2.35 in his last three starts.
-- Pineiro has a 0.84 RA in his last three starts.
-- Zito is 6-1, 2.15 in eight starts this season. Cahill has 3.18 RA in his last three starts.
-- Billingsley is 3-1, 2.92 in his last four starts.
-- LeBlanc is 2-1, 1.54 in six starts this season (SD 5-1). Lee has 1.76 RA in his last couple starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Ohlendorf is 0-1, 3.60 in three starts this season.
-- Lsckey has 7.62 RA in his last couple starts.
-- DHernandez is 0-5, 6.27 in seven starts this season.
-- Takahashi is making first MLB start; he is 3-1, 3.12 in 26 IP in 15 games for the Mets this season; he is 35 years old, so Subway Series atmosphere might not phase him as much as normal rookie. Vazquez is 1-4, 8.10 in six starts this season.
-- Lilly is 0-3, 6.12 in his last four starts. Lewis is 0-2, 5.30 in his last three starts.
-- Buehrle is 0-5, 7.43 in his last six starts.
-- Hammel is 1-2, 8.06 in five starts this season. Bannister is 1-2, 8.40 in his last three starts.
-- Bush is 0-4, 6.83 in his last five starts.
-- Penny is 0-4, 6.38 in his last four starts.
-- Haren is 1-2, 5.88 in his last four starts. Morrow has 7.62 RA in his last three starts.
-- Willis has 7.27 RA in his last couple starts.

Totals
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Atlanta games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Cincinnati games.
-- Six of Philly's last seven home games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Washington games.
-- Seven of last eight games at Citi Field went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Houston home games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Cub games.
-- Last six Florida road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 11-3 in Colorado's last fourteen road games.
-- Seven of last ten Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Last five games at Busch Stadium stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Arizona games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Giant road games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Dodger home games.
-- Seven of last eight San Diego road games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Braves won eight of their last ten games.
-- Phillies are 9-4 in their last thirteen home games. Red Sox won three in a row overall, but lost six of last eight on the road.
-- Tampa Bay won last six games, scoring 33 runs.
-- Rangers won last four games, scoring 29 runs. Cubs won four of their last five games.
-- Marlins won six of their last eight games.
-- Royals won six of their last eight games.
-- Angels won five of their last seven games. Cardinals won three of their last four games.
-- Blue Jays won six of their last eight games. Arizona won three of its last four games.
-- Dodgers won 10 of their last 11 games. Tigers won seven of last ten.
-- Padres won eight of their last ten road games.

Cold teams
-- Pirates lost five of their last six home games.
-- Indians lost last four games, allowing 27 runs. Reds are 7-9 in last 16 road games, losing last two by a run each.
-- Nationals lost six of their last seven games. Orioles are 5-17 on road.
-- Mets lost nine of their last twelve games. Bronx lost last three games, allowing 25 runs.
-- Astros lost six of their last seven games.
-- White Sox lost five of their last seven games.
-- Rockies lost four of their last five road games. Royals lost three of last four games overall.
-- Brewers lost nine of their last ten games. Twins lost last three games, allowing 20 runs.
-- Oakland lost seven of its last nine games. Giants lost five of their last seven road games.
-- Mariners lost five of their last six games.

**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 06:47 AM

MLB

Friday, May 21

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing Atlanta
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. WASHINGTON
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing Washington
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 13 games when playing Cleveland
Cincinnati is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 11 games when playing Boston
Philadelphia is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Boston

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. NY METS
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Mets
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees

8:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. TEXAS
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. HOUSTON
Tampa Bay is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay

8:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MINNESOTA
Milwaukee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Milwaukee is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

8:10 PM
FLORIDA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Florida is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games

8:10 PM
COLORADO vs. KANSAS CITY
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games at home
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:15 PM
LA ANGELS vs. ST. LOUIS
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
LA Angels are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games on the road
St. Louis is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home

9:40 PM
TORONTO vs. ARIZONA
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Toronto is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

10:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. OAKLAND
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Francisco's last 12 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco

10:10 PM
DETROIT vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
Detroit is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing Detroit
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit

10:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 11 games when playing Seattle
San Diego is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Diego

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**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 06:49 AM

MLB

Friday, May 21

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Cincinnati Reds at Cleveland Indians (+105, 9)

After the Cavaliers were ousted from the NBA Playoffs, the state of Ohio had one thing to be happy about as the Reds led the NL Central for a few days.

But after Cincy’s bullpen blew a six-run lead in the bottom of the ninth to lose to the Braves 10-9 Thursday, the Buckeye State might be on suicide watch.

"It was a horrible ending," said manager Dusty Baker, who was almost in tears after the game. "Boy, that was a tough one."

And for Ohio residents who prefer the American League squad, things haven’t been sailing smoothly. Cleveland placed Grady Sizemore on the DL this week and lost shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera for at least eight weeks after he broke his arm.

The Indians are losers of four consecutive games, plating only 12 runners and hitting .199 during that span.

"It's been a struggle," manager Manny Acta said. "We're not hitting balls out of the ballpark and we're striking out too much. Something has got to give."

Both starters Friday are coming off complete game wins. Bronson Arroyo gave up a pair of earned runs while beating the Cardinals last week while Jake Westbrook is coming off a one-run outing in Baltimore.

Unless the Reds can explode for an eight-run inning in back-to-back games expect runs to come at a premium in this affair.

Pick: Under

San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners (-170, 6.5)

The Padres are slowly extending their lead in the NL West and low and behold, they are doing it with their bats as of late.

San Diego had scored 16 runs in its two ballgames going into Thursday night. Slugger Adrian Gonzalez broke out with a six-RBI game Wednesday and thinks he is beginning to shake off the winter rust.

"My last two games I started making a couple of adjustments at the plate the last couple of at-bats," Gonzalez said. "I kept telling my wife 'It's close.' I told her that by the time I get to Seattle, I think I'm going to be swinging the bat pretty good because of those adjustments."

Manager Bud Black also made a lineup move Wednesday that proved to jumpstart the offense. He moved speedy outfielder Will Venable to the leadoff spot after hitting in the five- or six-hole all season.

Venable responded by going 4-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, a walk, a stolen base and four runs scored. The Friars may have found a leadoff man after experimenting with four other hitters in that spot.

Even with Cliff Lee on the hill, there isn’t any way the offensively-challenged Mariners should be laying this kind of chalk, especially to a team playing as well as the Dads.

Pick: Padres

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**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 06:53 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.

Guys,

It could be mid-day before I get to any more updates today. I've got a very busy day but I'll do what I can. Fortunately, we have no day games today.

**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 01:47 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, May 21

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ATLANTA (21 - 20) at PITTSBURGH (18 - 23) - 7:05 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. ROSS OHLENDORF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 179-186 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 57-56 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 178-184 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 123-130 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 78-75 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 38-32 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 268-286 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
HUDSON is 109-48 (+28.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

TIM HUDSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HUDSON is 4-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.086.
His team's record is 4-4 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. ATLANTA since 1997
OHLENDORF is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (23 - 18) at CLEVELAND (15 - 24) - 7:05 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARROYO is 5-17 (-14.6 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 101-102 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 496-575 (+51.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 219-236 (+26.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 88-83 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 100-100 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 70-66 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 74-73 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 56-35 (+23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARROYO is 13-4 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 80-121 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 64-92 (-31.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 41-56 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-25 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 73-108 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 48-74 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 57-91 (-34.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-26 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 39-70 (-27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

BRONSON ARROYO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
ARROYO is 3-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.94 and a WHIP of 1.040.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WESTBROOK is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.423.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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BOSTON (22 - 20) at PHILADELPHIA (25 - 15) - 7:05 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 24-34 (-16.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-56 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 3-8 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JOHN LACKEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LACKEY is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. BOSTON since 1997
HAMELS is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (13 - 29) at WASHINGTON (21 - 21) - 7:05 PM
DAVID HERNANDEZ (R) vs. SCOTT OLSEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 77-127 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-73 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 21-54 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 265-367 (-109.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 21-21 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 68-45 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 21-21 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-5 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-6 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 89-164 (-46.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

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

DAVID HERNANDEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.940.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
OLSEN is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 0.682.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (25 - 16) at NY METS (20 - 22) - 7:10 PM
JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R) vs. HISANORI TAKAHASHI (L)
Top Trends for this game.
VAZQUEZ is 7-13 (-13.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 25-41 (-20.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 123-136 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 76-36 (+24.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 93-48 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 66-87 (-31.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 53-81 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 85-97 (-27.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

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

JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 9-8 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.103.
His team's record is 13-10 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-12. (-5.1 units)

HISANORI TAKAHASHI vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (30 - 11) at HOUSTON (14 - 27) - 8:05 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. BRETT MYERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GARZA is 10-22 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 30-11 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-4 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-4 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 13-2 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 147-100 (+30.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-7 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-5 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 179-207 (-53.1 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 58-83 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 6-20 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MYERS is 34-39 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MYERS is 14-23 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

MATT GARZA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GARZA is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BRETT MYERS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MYERS is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.429.
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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CHICAGO CUBS (19 - 23) at TEXAS (24 - 18) - 8:05 PM
TED LILLY (L) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-23 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 320-357 (-92.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 161-222 (-65.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 5-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-23 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 48-56 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 81-77 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-50 (-13.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 111-93 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 65-40 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 33-15 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 21-11 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 108-84 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 80-64 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 17-6 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LEWIS is 14-5 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEWIS is 14-5 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

TED LILLY vs. TEXAS since 1997
LILLY is 3-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.244.
His team's record is 5-7 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-3. (+5.9 units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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FLORIDA (22 - 20) at CHI WHITE SOX (16 - 24) - 8:10 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BUEHRLE is 109-57 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 109-57 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 193-172 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 54-46 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 18-10 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 128-104 (+31.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 51-44 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 80-64 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 62-48 (+19.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 96-74 (+27.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
NOLASCO is 44-27 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 15-6 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 14-6 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 13-3 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 14-4 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-24 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-22 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 14-22 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 9-17 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

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

RICKY NOLASCO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

MARK BUEHRLE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (20 - 21) at KANSAS CITY (17 - 25) - 8:10 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. BRIAN BANNISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 4-14 (-11.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 73-138 (-48.2 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 5-13 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 82-122 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 40-59 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 195-301 (-94.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 9-23 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 73-105 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 52-83 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 46-69 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 14-25 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BANNISTER is 9-29 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JASON HAMMEL vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. COLORADO since 1997
BANNISTER is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (16 - 25) at MINNESOTA (24 - 17) - 8:10 PM
DAVE BUSH (R) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 16-25 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-25 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BUSH is 25-54 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 23-49 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 114-68 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-10 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-10 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 75-55 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-11 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

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

DAVE BUSH vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BUSH is 1-5 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BLACKBURN is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 6.39 and a WHIP of 1.657.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (20 - 23) at ST LOUIS (24 - 18) - 8:15 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 122-92 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 36-20 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 57-48 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 18-6 (+14.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 202-148 (+45.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 8-1 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 112-84 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 38-25 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 108-85 (+19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

JOEL PINEIRO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PINEIRO is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.875.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

BRAD PENNY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PENNY is 2-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.209.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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TORONTO (25 - 18) at ARIZONA (18 - 24) - 9:40 PM
BRANDON MORROW (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 25-18 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 12-5 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 14-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TORONTO is 13-6 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
TORONTO is 13-5 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TORONTO is 22-12 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 10-2 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 88-116 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-49 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 45-55 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 20-30 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 6-15 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 79-82 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 43-53 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
ARIZONA is 88-116 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-40 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 122-141 (-31.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 32-54 (-25.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 60-89 (-28.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

BRANDON MORROW vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

DAN HAREN vs. TORONTO since 1997
HAREN is 4-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.77 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+3.8 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (22 - 18) at OAKLAND (20 - 22) - 10:05 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CAHILL is 14-8 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-92 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-92 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 729-616 (+87.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-63 (+16.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-37 (+16.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ZITO is 24-17 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 24-17 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 172-204 (-55.2 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.

BARRY ZITO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ZITO is 0-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 9.22 and a WHIP of 2.414.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CAHILL is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
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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DETROIT (24 - 17) at LA DODGERS (23 - 18) - 10:10 PM
DONTRELLE WILLIS (L) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 122-137 (-34.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 18-31 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 34-13 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 24-17 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 24-17 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 48-37 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 42-42 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BILLINGSLEY is 1-7 (-10.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BILLINGSLEY is 2-7 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

DONTRELLE WILLIS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WILLIS is 1-5 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.93 and a WHIP of 1.858.
His team's record is 2-5 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (24 - 17) at SEATTLE (15 - 26) - 10:10 PM
WADE LEBLANC (L) vs. CLIFF LEE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 8-25 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 24-17 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 24-17 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 17-10 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 15-26 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 4-14 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
SEATTLE is 14-24 (-12.2 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.

WADE LEBLANC vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LEBLANC is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 27.07 and a WHIP of 6.015.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

CLIFF LEE vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LEE is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 01:52 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, 5/21/2010

National League

ATLANTA at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
HUDSON: 1-3 TSR in night games
OHLENDORF: 17-6 UNDER as an underdog

Interleague

CINCINNATI at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
ARROYO: 10-1 UNDER when the money line is -100 to -150
WESTBROOK: 1-4 TSR in home games

BOSTON at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
LACKEY: 23-8 UNDER as a road underdog of +100 to +125
HAMELS: 5-8 TSR on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5

BALTIMORE at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
HERNANDEZ: BAL 28-71 as a road underdog
OLSEN: WAS 13-6 against the money line

NY YANKEES at NY METS, 7:10 PM ET
VAZQUEZ: NYY 93-48 in night games
TAKAHASHI: NYM 66-87 when the total is 9 to 9.5

TAMPA BAY at HOUSTON, 8:05 PM ET
GARZA: 15-4 in road games
MYERS: 1-4 TSR after a loss

CHICAGO CUBS at TEXAS, 8:05 PM ET
LILLY: CHI 5-14 on the road during the month of May
LEWIS: TEX 33-15 during the month of May

FLORIDA at CHI WHITE SOX, 8:10 PM ET
NOLASCO: 13-3 TSR on the road at night
BUEHRLE: 23-9 UNDER when the money line is +125 to -125

COLORADO at KANSAS CITY, 8:10 PM ET
HAMMEL: COL 46-27 after 3 or more consecutive road games
BANNISTER: KC is 26-15 after having won 4 of their last 5 games

MILWAUKEE at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
BUSH: MIL is 0-8 after 2 straight games where they committed no errors
BLACKBURN: MIN is 26-10 in an inter-league game

LA ANGELS at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
PINEIRO: LAA is 8-1 in road games in an inter-league game
PENNY: STL is 15-21 after 3 or more consecutive unders

TORONTO at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
MORROW: TOR is 13-5 in games played on a grass field
HAREN: ARI is 6-15 in home games during the month of May

SAN FRANCISCO at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
ZITO: 26-9 UNDER on the road with a money line of -100 to -125
CAHILL: 1-4 TSR when playin a game on Friday

DETROIT at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
WILLIS: DET is 14-7 after 1 or more consecutive unders
BILLINGSLEY: 2-8 TSR as a home favorite of -125 to -175

SAN DIEGO at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
LEBLANC: SD is 24-17 in all games
LEE: SEA is 4-14 in May games

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**Udog** · 05-21-2010, 01:54 PM

NHL
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Friday, 5/21/2010

Western Conference Finals - Best of 7 - CHI leads 2-0
SAN JOSE at CHICAGO, 8:05 PM ET VERSUS
SAN JOSE: 4-9 SU off BB home losses
CHICAGO: 10-0 SU at home after allowing 2 goals in BB games

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**BadgerJoe** · 05-21-2010, 05:57 PM

Udog thanks for the information you post here.

Any chance the Duenkel Index is going to be posted today?

Thanks again

Joe

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