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  • #16
    MLB
    Write-Up



    Sunday, May 23

    Hot pitchers

    -- Braves won Medlen's first two starts (0-0, 2.53).
    -- Bailey is 1-0, 1.13 in his last couple starts.
    -- Halladay is 2-1, 2.01 in his last four starts.
    -- Price is 4-0, 1.80 in his last five starts.
    -- Cubs won Silva's last seven starts, scoring 51 runs (5-0, 4.04). Texas won last six Wilson starts (3-0, 2.70).
    -- JJohnson is 3-0, 1.80 in his last five starts. FGarcia is 3-0, 2.84 in his last three outings.
    -- Greinke has a 2.57 RA in his last six starts.
    -- Carpenter is 3-1, 2.50 in his last five starts.
    -- Marcum is 3-0, 1.54 in his last five starts.
    -- Dodgers are 7-1 in Kuroda starts, scoring 51 runs; they got shut out in the only loss.
    -- Latos is 2-0, 0.78 in his last three starts. FHernandez has 2.77 RA in his last two starts, but Mariners lost his last five outings.
    -- Mets won last three Santana home starts (2-0, 2.25).

    Cold pitchers
    -- Duke is 1-2, 5.72 in five home starts.
    -- Huff is 0-5, 8.80 in his last six starts.
    -- Lannan is 0-1, 6.18 in his last five starts. Millwood is 0-3, 4.50 in his four road starts this season.
    -- Wakefield is 0-2, 5.34 in five starts this season.
    -- Norris is 0-5, 10.52 in six starts that weren't against St Louis.
    -- Cook is 0-3, 7.52 in his five road starts.
    -- Pavano is 1-3, 4.33 in his last four starts (Twins scored five runs in the four games). Estrada has allowed 17 runs in 24 big league IP; he made one start for the Nationals LY. He is 1-2, 3.15 in seven starts in AAA this year.
    -- Weaver is 1-2, 5.70 in his last four starts.
    -- Giants lost last four Sanchez starts (0-2, 4.21).
    -- Porcello is 0-3, 11.19 in three road starts.
    -- Buckner lost his first '10 start 8-0, giving up two runs in five IP.
    -- Sheets is 2-1, 2.88 in his last four home starts.
    -- Sabathia is 1-2, 5.47 in his last four road starts.

    Totals
    -- Over is 7-4-1 in last twelve Atlanta games.
    -- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Cincinnati games.
    -- Eight of Philly's last nine home games stayed under the total.
    -- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Washington games.
    -- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten games at Citi Field.
    -- Eight of last ten Houston home games stayed under the total.
    -- Under is 6-0-2 in last eight Cub games.
    -- Last eight Florida road games stayed under the total.
    -- Under is 12-4 in Colorado's last sixteen road games.
    -- Nine of last twelve Milwaukee games went over the total.
    -- Five of last seven games at Busch Stadium stayed under the total.
    -- Seven of last nine Arizona games went over the total.
    -- Five of last seven Sanchez starts stayed under the total.
    -- Six of eight Kuroda starts went over the total.
    -- Eight of last ten San Diego road games stayed under the total.

    Hot teams
    -- Braves won 10 of their last 12 games.
    -- White Sox won four of their last five games. Marlins are 9-4 in their last thirteen games.
    -- Phillies are 10-5 in their last fifteen home games.
    -- Tampa Bay won seven of their last eight games.
    -- Reds won nine of their last twelve road games.
    -- Rangers won five of their last six games. Cubs won five of their last seven games.
    -- Twins won five of their last six home games.
    -- Royals won seven of their last ten games.
    -- Cardinals won four of their last six games.
    -- Arizona won five of its last six games.
    -- Dodgers won 12 of their last 13 games.
    -- Padres won nine of their last twelve road games.

    Cold teams
    -- Pirates lost seven of their last eight home games.
    -- Angels lost 11 of their last 16 road games.
    -- Indians lost last six games, allowing 40 runs.
    -- Red Sox lost seven of last ten road games.
    -- Nationals lost seven of last nine games. Orioles are 6-18 on road.
    -- Mets lost 10 of their last 14 games. Bronx lost four of last five games.
    -- Astros lost seven of their last nine games.
    -- Rockies lost five of their last seven road games.
    -- Brewers lost 11 of their last 12 games.
    -- Oakland lost seven of its last eleven games. Giants lost seven of their last nine road games.
    -- Toronto lost last three games, allowing 20 runs.
    -- Tigers lost six of their last nine road games.
    -- Mariners lost six of their last eight games.

    Umpires
    -- Pitt-Atl-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Timmons games.
    -- Fla-CWS-- Three of last four Johnson games stayed under the total.
    -- LAA-StL-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Emmel games.
    -- Blt-Wsh-- Favorites won five of last six Winters games.
    -- SF-A's-- Underdogs are 5-4 when Knight umpires the plate (+$264).
    -- Colo-KC-- Four of last five Barry games stayed under the total.
    -- Mil-Min-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Kulpa games.
    -- TB-Hst-- Six of nine Danley games stayed under the total.
    -- Cin-Clev-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Nelson games.
    -- Chi-Tex-- Favorite won seven of last eight Meals games.
    -- Det-LA-- Underdogs won last five Randazzo games.
    -- Bos-Phil-- Favorite won five of last six Culbreth games.
    -- NY-NY-- Underdogs won six of seven when Hudson umps plate.
    -- Tor-Az-- Last four Cuzzi games went over the total.
    -- SD-Sea-- Three of last four BWelke games stayed under the total.

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    • #17
      MLB


      Sunday, May 23


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      Trend Report
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      1:05 PM
      CINCINNATI vs. CLEVELAND
      Cincinnati is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
      Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
      Cleveland is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games at home
      Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

      1:35 PM
      BOSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
      Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
      Boston is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing Philadelphia
      Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
      Philadelphia is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing Boston

      1:35 PM
      ATLANTA vs. PITTSBURGH
      Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
      Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
      Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
      Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

      1:35 PM
      BALTIMORE vs. WASHINGTON
      Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
      Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
      Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
      Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

      2:05 PM
      TAMPA BAY vs. HOUSTON
      Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
      Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston
      Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
      Houston is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home

      2:05 PM
      FLORIDA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
      Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
      Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
      No trends available

      2:05 PM
      CHI CUBS vs. TEXAS
      Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Texas
      Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
      Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
      Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

      2:10 PM
      MILWAUKEE vs. MINNESOTA
      Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
      Milwaukee is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
      Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
      Minnesota is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee

      2:10 PM
      COLORADO vs. KANSAS CITY
      Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
      Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
      Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
      Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado

      2:15 PM
      LA ANGELS vs. ST. LOUIS
      LA Angels are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games on the road
      LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
      St. Louis is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
      St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

      4:05 PM
      SAN FRANCISCO vs. OAKLAND
      San Francisco is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oakland
      San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
      Oakland is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
      Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

      4:10 PM
      SAN DIEGO vs. SEATTLE
      San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
      San Diego is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Seattle
      Seattle is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
      Seattle is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home

      4:10 PM
      DETROIT vs. LA DODGERS
      Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
      Detroit is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
      LA Dodgers are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games
      LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

      4:10 PM
      TORONTO vs. ARIZONA
      Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
      Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
      Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
      Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto

      8:05 PM
      NY YANKEES vs. NY METS
      NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games on the road
      NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
      NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
      NY Mets are 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home


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      • #18
        NHL


        Sunday, May 23


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        Trend Report
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        4:00 PM
        SAN JOSE vs. CHICAGO
        The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 9 games when playing Chicago
        San Jose is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chicago
        Chicago is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Jose
        Chicago is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Jose


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        • #19
          NBA
          Dunkel



          LA Lakers at Phoenix
          The Lakers are coming off a 124-112 win in Game 2 and look to build on their 6-0 ATS record in their last 6 games after scoring 100 points or more in the previous game. LA is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lakers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

          SUNDAY, MAY 23

          Game 511-512: LA Lakers at Phoenix (8:30 p.m. EST)

          Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 125.444; Phoenix 124.837
          Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 1; 225
          Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2 1/2; 218 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+2 1/2); Over

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          • #20
            MLB
            Dunkel



            NY Yankees at NY Mets
            The Yankees look to bounce back from yesterday's 5-3 loss and build on their 10-1 record in C.C. Sabathia's last 11 starts following a team loss in the previous game. The Yankees are the pick (-140) according to Dunkel, which has the Yankees favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-140). Here are all of today's picks.

            SUNDAY, MAY 23

            Game 901-902: Atlanta at Pittsburgh (1:35 p.m. EST)

            Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Medlen) 15.090; Pittsburgh (Duke) 14.903
            Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 9 1/2
            Vegas Line: Atlanta (-140); 8 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-140); Over

            Game 903-904: Cincinnati at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Bailey) 14.647; Cleveland (Huff) 14.767
            Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 10
            Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-130); 9
            Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+110); Over

            Game 905-906: Baltimore at Washington (1:35 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Millwood) 14.142; Washington (Lannan) 15.055
            Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 9
            Vegas Line: Washington (-110); 8
            Dunkel Pick: Washington (-110); Over

            Game 907-908: Boston at Philadelphia (1:35 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Wakefield) 15.647; Philadelphia (Halladay) 16.389
            Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 7 1/2
            Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-240); 8 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-240); Under

            Game 909-910: Tampa Bay at Houston (2:05 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 15.235; Houston (Norris) 15.376
            Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 8
            Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-200); 7 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Houston (+170); Over

            Game 911-912: Chicago Cubs at Texas (2:05 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Silva) 15.576; Texas (Wilson) 16.550
            Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 8 1/2
            Vegas Line: Texas (-165); 9 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Texas (-165); Under

            Game 913-914: Florida at Chicago White Sox (2:05 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Johnson) 15.603; White Sox (Garcia) 14.576
            Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 7
            Vegas Line: Florida (-140); 8 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Florida (-140); Under

            Game 915-916: Colorado at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Cook) 16.288; Kansas City (Greinke) 14.592
            Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
            Vegas Line: Kansas City (-150); 8 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+130); Under

            Game 917-918: Milwaukee at Minnesota (2:10 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Estrada) 14.734; Minnesota (Pavano) 14.649
            Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 10 1/2
            Vegas Line: Minnesota (-175); 9 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+155); Over

            Game 919-920: LA Angels at St. Louis (2:15 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 14.525; St. Louis (Carpenter) 15.879
            Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
            Vegas Line: St. Louis (-170); 7
            Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-170); Over

            Game 921-922: San Francisco at Oakland (4:05 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 14.939; Oakland (Sheets) 13.752
            Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 6 1/2
            Vegas Line: San Francisco (-115); 7 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-115); Under

            Game 923-924: San Diego at Seattle (4:10 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Latos) 16.079; Seattle (Hernandez) 14.945
            Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 6
            Vegas Line: Seattle (-145); 7
            Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+125); Under

            Game 925-926: Detroit at LA Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 16.436; LA Dodgers (Kuroda) 15.707
            Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 9
            Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-165); 8
            Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+145); Over

            Game 927-928: Toronto at Arizona (4:10 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Marcum) 16.022; Arizona (Buckner) 14.598
            Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 10
            Vegas Line: Toronto (-125); 9 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-125); Over

            Game 929-930: NY Yankees at NY Mets (8:05 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.007; NY Mets (Santana) 15.234
            Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 6 1/2
            Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-145); 7 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-145); Under

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            • #21
              NHL
              Dunkel



              San Jose at Chicago
              The Blackhawks look to close out the series and take advantage of a San Jose team that is 2-6 in its last 8 games as a playoff underdog. Chicago is the pick (-170) according to Dunkel, which has the Blackhawks favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-170). Here are all of today's picks.

              SUNDAY, MAY 23

              Game 65-66: San Jose at Chicago (3:05 p.m. EST)

              Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 13.164; Chicago 13.293
              Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 6
              Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-170); 5 1/2
              Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-170); Over

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              • #22
                MLB
                Long Sheet



                Sunday, May 23

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                ATLANTA (23 - 20) at PITTSBURGH (18 - 25) - 1:35 PM
                KRIS MEDLEN (R) vs. ZACH DUKE (L)
                Top Trends for this game.
                ATLANTA is 181-186 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
                ATLANTA is 58-56 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
                ATLANTA is 180-184 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
                PITTSBURGH is 268-288 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

                KRIS MEDLEN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
                No recent starts.

                ZACH DUKE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
                DUKE is 2-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.612.
                His team's record is 3-4 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.2 units)

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                CINCINNATI (25 - 18) at CLEVELAND (15 - 26) - 1:05 PM
                HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. DAVID HUFF (L)
                Top Trends for this game.
                CINCINNATI is 25-18 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                CINCINNATI is 10-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
                CINCINNATI is 14-5 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
                CINCINNATI is 25-18 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                CINCINNATI is 49-52 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                CINCINNATI is 21-16 (+10.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
                CLEVELAND is 73-110 (-36.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                CLEVELAND is 57-93 (-36.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                CLEVELAND is 3-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
                CLEVELAND is 13-28 (-17.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
                CLEVELAND is 39-72 (-29.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                CLEVELAND is 80-123 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                CLEVELAND is 64-93 (-32.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
                CLEVELAND is 41-58 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
                CLEVELAND is 5-15 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.

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

                HOMER BAILEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
                BAILEY is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.91 and a WHIP of 1.954.
                His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

                DAVID HUFF vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
                HUFF is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 2.250.
                His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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                BALTIMORE (14 - 30) at WASHINGTON (22 - 22) - 1:35 PM
                KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
                Top Trends for this game.
                BALTIMORE is 33-69 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
                BALTIMORE is 266-367 (-107.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
                BALTIMORE is 78-128 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                BALTIMORE is 131-213 (-70.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
                BALTIMORE is 15-32 (-15.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
                BALTIMORE is 31-74 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                BALTIMORE is 17-40 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
                WASHINGTON is 12-6 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
                WASHINGTON is 22-22 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                WASHINGTON is 69-46 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
                WASHINGTON is 22-22 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                BALTIMORE is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
                1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

                KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
                MILLWOOD is 15-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.231.
                His team's record is 19-7 (+8.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-14. (-2.9 units)

                JOHN LANNAN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
                LANNAN is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.119.
                His team's record is 2-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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                BOSTON (23 - 21) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 16) - 1:35 PM
                TIM WAKEFIELD (R) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                BOSTON is 2-9 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
                BOSTON is 36-57 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
                BOSTON is 10-20 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
                PHILADELPHIA is 27-9 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
                PHILADELPHIA is 3-11 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                BOSTON is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
                2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

                TIM WAKEFIELD vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
                WAKEFIELD is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.315.
                His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

                ROY HALLADAY vs. BOSTON since 1997
                HALLADAY is 14-13 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.231.
                His team's record is 17-21 (-7.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 16-21. (-6.3 units)

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                TAMPA BAY (31 - 12) at HOUSTON (15 - 28) - 2:05 PM
                DAVID PRICE (L) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                TAMPA BAY is 27-35 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
                HOUSTON is 35-23 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
                TAMPA BAY is 18-5 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                TAMPA BAY is 147-101 (+28.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
                TAMPA BAY is 22-8 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
                TAMPA BAY is 21-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
                TAMPA BAY is 31-12 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                TAMPA BAY is 18-5 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
                PRICE is 12-1 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                HOUSTON is 180-208 (-52.5 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                HOUSTON is 1-1 (+0.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
                2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

                DAVID PRICE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
                No recent starts.

                BUD NORRIS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
                No recent starts.

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                CHICAGO CUBS (20 - 24) at TEXAS (25 - 19) - 2:05 PM
                CARLOS SILVA (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
                Top Trends for this game.
                CHICAGO CUBS are 103-102 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                CHICAGO CUBS are 517-543 (-132.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
                CHICAGO CUBS are 103-102 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                CHICAGO CUBS are 321-358 (-92.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
                CHICAGO CUBS are 162-223 (-64.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
                CHICAGO CUBS are 10-23 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
                TEXAS is 96-82 (+19.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
                TEXAS is 18-7 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
                TEXAS is 112-94 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                TEXAS is 66-41 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
                TEXAS is 34-16 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
                TEXAS is 109-85 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                TEXAS is 75-58 (+17.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                CHICAGO CUBS is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
                2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

                CARLOS SILVA vs. TEXAS since 1997
                SILVA is 4-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.20 and a WHIP of 1.500.
                His team's record is 7-6 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.5 units)

                C.J. WILSON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
                No recent starts.

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                FLORIDA (22 - 22) at CHI WHITE SOX (18 - 24) - 2:05 PM
                JOSH JOHNSON (R) vs. FREDDY GARCIA (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                CHI WHITE SOX are 26-12 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
                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.
                FLORIDA is 128-106 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
                FLORIDA is 51-46 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                FLORIDA is 96-76 (+25.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
                FLORIDA is 11-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
                FLORIDA is 193-174 (+26.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
                FLORIDA is 54-48 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                JOHNSON is 39-17 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                JOHNSON is 38-16 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                CHI WHITE SOX are 4-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against FLORIDA this season
                1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

                JOSH JOHNSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
                JOHNSON is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 9.81 and a WHIP of 3.542.
                His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

                FREDDY GARCIA vs. FLORIDA since 1997
                GARCIA is 0-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.593.
                His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

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                COLORADO (21 - 22) at KANSAS CITY (18 - 26) - 2:10 PM
                AARON COOK (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                COLORADO is 5-14 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
                COLORADO is 74-139 (-48.4 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
                KANSAS CITY is 74-106 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 47-69 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 20-38 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 15-26 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 83-123 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 41-60 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
                GREINKE is 19-23 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

                AARON COOK vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
                COOK is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.501.
                His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

                ZACK GREINKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
                GREINKE is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
                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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                MILWAUKEE (16 - 27) at MINNESOTA (26 - 17) - 2:10 PM
                MANNY PARRA (L) vs. CARL PAVANO (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                MILWAUKEE is 28-43 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
                MILWAUKEE is 16-27 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                MILWAUKEE is 9-17 (-9.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
                MILWAUKEE is 16-27 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                MILWAUKEE is 7-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
                MINNESOTA is 28-10 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
                MINNESOTA is 43-17 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
                MINNESOTA is 116-68 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
                PAVANO is 121-98 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
                MILWAUKEE is 33-23 (+15.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

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

                MANNY PARRA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
                PARRA is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.97 and a WHIP of 1.646.
                His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

                CARL PAVANO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
                PAVANO is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 1.286.
                His team's record is 4-5 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.7 units)

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                LA ANGELS (21 - 24) at ST LOUIS (25 - 19) - 2:15 PM
                JERED WEAVER (R) vs. CHRIS CARPENTER (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                LA ANGELS are 15-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
                LA ANGELS are 44-22 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
                LA ANGELS are 113-85 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                LA ANGELS are 38-26 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
                LA ANGELS are 109-86 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
                LA ANGELS are 123-93 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                LA ANGELS are 58-49 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                LA ANGELS are 40-20 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                LA ANGELS is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
                2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

                JERED WEAVER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
                WEAVER is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.333.
                His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

                CHRIS CARPENTER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
                CARPENTER is 4-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.385.
                His team's record is 4-3 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)

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                SAN FRANCISCO (22 - 20) at OAKLAND (22 - 22) - 4:05 PM
                JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. BEN SHEETS (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                SAN FRANCISCO is 110-94 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                SAN FRANCISCO is 81-64 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                SAN FRANCISCO is 11-2 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
                SAN FRANCISCO is 55-39 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
                SAN FRANCISCO is 110-94 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                OAKLAND is 174-204 (-53.2 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.

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

                JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
                SANCHEZ is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.298.
                His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

                BEN SHEETS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
                SHEETS is 4-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.36 and a WHIP of 0.918.
                His team's record is 5-3 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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                SAN DIEGO (25 - 18) at SEATTLE (16 - 27) - 4:10 PM
                MAT LATOS (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                SAN DIEGO is 9-26 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
                HERNANDEZ is 15-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                SAN DIEGO is 25-18 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                SAN DIEGO is 25-18 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                SEATTLE is 15-25 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                SEATTLE is 7-19 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
                SEATTLE is 16-27 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                SEATTLE is 5-15 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
                HERNANDEZ is 2-8 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

                MAT LATOS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
                No recent starts.

                FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
                HERNANDEZ is 2-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.344.
                His team's record is 4-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.1 units)

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                DETROIT (24 - 19) at LA DODGERS (25 - 18) - 4:10 PM
                RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. HIROKI KURODA (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                DETROIT is 122-139 (-36.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
                DETROIT is 8-28 (-17.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
                LA DODGERS are 91-59 (+20.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                LA DODGERS are 16-4 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
                LA DODGERS are 44-42 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                LA DODGERS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
                1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

                RICK PORCELLO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
                No recent starts.

                HIROKI KURODA vs. DETROIT since 1997
                No recent starts.

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                TORONTO (25 - 20) at ARIZONA (20 - 24) - 4:10 PM
                SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. BILLY BUCKNER (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                ARIZONA is 12-4 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
                TORONTO is 13-7 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                TORONTO is 22-14 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
                TORONTO is 10-4 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
                TORONTO is 25-20 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                TORONTO is 14-9 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
                MARCUM is 20-12 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
                ARIZONA is 23-36 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
                ARIZONA is 90-116 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                ARIZONA is 123-141 (-30.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
                ARIZONA is 34-54 (-23.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
                ARIZONA is 90-116 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                ARIZONA is 32-49 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
                ARIZONA is 47-55 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
                ARIZONA is 21-30 (-15.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
                ARIZONA is 22-35 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.

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

                SHAUN MARCUM vs. ARIZONA since 1997
                No recent starts.

                BILLY BUCKNER vs. TORONTO since 1997
                No recent starts.

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                NY YANKEES (26 - 17) at NY METS (21 - 23) - 8:05 PM
                C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. JOHAN SANTANA (L)
                Top Trends for this game.
                SANTANA is 88-33 (+39.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
                NY YANKEES are 94-49 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
                NY METS are 54-82 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
                NY METS are 85-98 (-28.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                NY METS is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
                1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

                C.C. SABATHIA vs. NY METS since 1997
                SABATHIA is 2-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.20 and a WHIP of 0.667.
                His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

                JOHAN SANTANA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
                SANTANA is 5-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.354.
                His team's record is 7-5 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-3. (+5.1 units)

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                • #23
                  NBA
                  Short Sheet



                  Sunday, 5/23/2010

                  Western Conference Finals
                  Game Three (LA Lakers Lead, 2-0)
                  LA LAKERS AT PHOENIX, 8:30 PM ET TNT
                  LA LAKERS: 12-1 ATS off 3+ Overs
                  PHOENIX: 14-2 Over at home off 3+ road games

                  ** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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                  • #24
                    NHL
                    Short Sheet



                    Sunday, 5/23/2010

                    Western Conference Finals
                    Game Four (Chicago Leads, 3-0)
                    SAN JOSE AT CHICAGO, 3:05 PM ET NBC
                    SAN JOSE: 2-8 SU away after losing 3 of their last 4 games
                    CHICAGO: 17-5 SU off BB games allowing 2 goals or less

                    ** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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                    • #25
                      MLB
                      Short Sheet



                      Sunday, 5/23/2010

                      National League

                      ATLANTA at PITTSBURGH, 1:35 PM ET
                      MEDLEN: Atlanta 14-6 SU in May
                      DUKE: 9-1 Under in May

                      Interleague

                      CINCINNATI at CLEVELAND, 1:05 PM ET
                      BAILEY: Cincinnati 10-3 SU away off a win
                      HUFF: Cleveland 3-11 SU at home off a loss

                      BALTIMORE at WASHINGTON, 1:35 PM ET
                      MILLWOOD: Baltimore 8-29 SU away revenging a one-run loss
                      LANNAN: Washington 12-6 SU at home vs. right-handed starters

                      BOSTON at PHILADELPHIA, 1:35 PM ET TBS
                      WAKEFIELD: Boston 2-9 SU in day games
                      HALLADAY: Philadelphia 37-17 SU off 6+ home games

                      TAMPA BAY at HOUSTON, 2:05 PM ET
                      PRICE: Tampa Bay 11-2 SU away after allowing 2 runs or less
                      NORRIS: Houston 13-3 Under in interleague games

                      CHICAGO CUBS at TEXAS, 2:05 PM ET WGN
                      SILVA: Cubs 12-28 SU as a road underdog of +150 or less
                      WILSON: Texas 34-16 SU in May

                      FLORIDA at CHI WHITE SOX, 2:05 PM ET
                      JOHNSON: 39-17 TSR last 56 starts
                      GARCIA: White Sox 2-9 SU after allowing 2 runs or less

                      COLORADO at KANSAS CITY, 2:10 PM ET
                      COOK: Colorado 9-1 SU after losing 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
                      GREINKE: Kansas City 1-21 SU off BB games allowing 3 runs or less

                      MILWAUKEE at MINNESOTA, 2:10 PM ET
                      PARRA: Milwaukee 5-21 SU after blowing a save
                      PAVANO: Minnesota 31-10 SU after scoring 8+ runs

                      LA ANGELS at ST LOUIS, 2:15 PM ET
                      WEAVER: Angels 16-3 SU off BB games allowing 7+ runs
                      CARPENTER: 29-14 Over on Sundays

                      SAN FRANCISCO at OAKLAND, 4:05 PM ET
                      SANCHEZ: San Francisco 11-2 SU off a shutout loss
                      SHEETS: Oakland 11-2 SU at home after winning 2 of their last 3 games

                      SAN DIEGO at SEATTLE, 4:10 PM ET
                      LATOS: San Diego 20-11 SU with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
                      HERNANDEZ: 2-8 TSR in May

                      DETROIT at LA DODGERS, 4:10 PM ET
                      PORCELLO: Detroit 8-28 SU as a road underdog of +125 to +150
                      KURODA: Dodgers 16-4 SU in May

                      TORONTO at ARIZONA, 4:10 PM ET
                      MARCUM: 9-2 TSR away with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
                      BUCKNER: Arizona 5-14 TSR with a line of +125 to -125

                      NY YANKEES at NY METS, 8:05 PM ET ESPN
                      SABATHIA: 23-12 TSR as a road favorite
                      SANTANA: Mets 1-5 SU on Sundays

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                      • #26
                        MLB


                        Sunday, May 23

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                        Sunday Night Baseball: Yankees at Mets
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                        New York Yankees at New York Mets

                        The Subway Series concludes Sunday night at Citi Field where the Mets host the Yankees in the finale of this three-game Interleague matchup when Johan Santana matches serves with CC Sabathia in a showdown of staff aces.

                        A guaranteed win

                        The Subway Series is the name given to the series of games between thesetwo intra city rivals, the defending champion New York Yankees and theonce amazing New York Mets.

                        From the Interleague’s beginning in 1997 to entering this weekend, the Yankees have won 42 out of 72 games in against their cross-town rivals.

                        The Mets have won only two series (2004, 2008) in the thirteen seasons they’ve met the Yanks in the regular campaign.

                        The Yankees have swept the season series once (2003) and five of the six games once (last season) as well.

                        One is the team you love to hate; the other is the team you hate to love.

                        Take your pick. Either way, it is the only time this season you're guaranteed that New York will win.

                        Met matters

                        The Mets were a mess at 70-92 last season. And without All-Star SS Jose Reyes and CF Carlos Beltran to start the 2010 campaign, plus the black hole at first base, a repeat disaster appeared certain.

                        While Beltran is still on the DL, Reyes is back and starting to remind fans his glory days. Meanwhile, rookie IB Ike Davis has been a pleasant surprise since his call-up from the minors with a .355 batting average in 10 games.

                        Mike Pelfrey’s breakout season appears to be now and with it he has given the starting rotation a different look. Entering this series, Mets starters were 5-1 with a 1.68 ERA in 10 games of the current homestand.

                        Meanwhile, $66 million LF Jason Bay (162 strikeouts in 2009 in which he hit .267 with a career-high 36 homers and 112 RBIs) is looking more and more like Richie Sexson.

                        Bay hit .238 with one home run and nine RBIs the first month of the 2010 season. Worse, he is hitting .194 with runners in scoring position. He is, however, showing signs of breaking out at a time they need him the most.

                        All of which excites former All-Star and slumping 3B David Wright.

                        "I think it's good that we continue to fight and come back, but at the same time it doesn't do us any good in the win/loss column. It's good that we have a lot of fight, and it's good that we're finding ways to battle back and get in the game. At the same time we need to see some results. We need to start winning some of these close ones,” said
                        Wright.

                        Pin striping

                        Coupled with ravaging injuries and non-productive effort from the starting lineup, the Pinstripes have been struggling and as a result have surrendered their lead atop the AL East.


                        Like Bay, Yankee 1B Mark Teixeira is also off to a horrible start, hitting just .214 with seven home runs and 30 RBIs. Teixeira entered this series with one hit in his last 13 at bats.

                        And somehow you just knew the shutdown pitching from the starters couldn't last. Recent back peddling by Phil Hughes, A.J. Burnett and Andy Pettitte has left the starting staff second-guessing itself.

                        Even Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera has struggled of late.

                        "You just assume he's going to close every single game. If you ask people in New York, they probably assume his save percentage is a thousand. That's how good he is,” said Teixeira, after Rivera walked in a run and gave up a grand slam to blow a game against the Twins last Sunday.

                        Making Interleague history

                        Entering this season, Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter is the all-time hit leader in MLB Interleague games with 280. His teammate, 3B Alex Rodriguez ranks second on the hit parade with 240. Jeter’s .335 career average in Interleague games ranks No. 5 in batting average.

                        Santana (the pitcher, not the guitarist) owns a 2.49 ERA in Interleague play, the best among MLB pitchers with 100 or more innings.

                        And while on the subject of superlatives, Rivera tops the all-time leader list with 55 Interleague saves, 15 more than his closest pursuer, Troy Percival.

                        Southpaw slants

                        Sabathia has struggled of late, posting a 1-2 record with a 5.11 ERA in his last three team starts.

                        But the large lefty is 11-4 in his last 15 road team starts and 2-0 with a 1.20 ERA in his career efforts against the Mets.

                        Santana is 3-0 with a 2.25 ERA in his last three home team starts and 4-2 in his last six team starts against the Pinstripes.

                        The Mets’ mainstay is 14-2 in his last 16 home team starts during the month of May.

                        Apple bites

                        Entering this series: The Yankees were 9-2 in their last 11 games against NL East opponents while the Mets were 1-7 in their last eight AL East games.

                        The Yankees are 1-4 the last five away games vs. left-handers, while the Mets are 14-6 in their last 20 home games in May.

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                        • #27
                          NBA


                          Sunday, May 23

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                          Game of the day: Lakers at Suns
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                          Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns (-2.5, 219)

                          Current odds

                          The oddsmakers have made a substantial adjustment on both the side and total for Game 3. The Lakers were 6.5 and 7.5-point favorites at home in both Games 1 and 2, but now the Suns are 2.5-point home favorites.

                          This 10-point adjustment is largely due to the fact that teams down 0-2 usually give a strong performance at home in Game 3.

                          The first two games soared over the total in Los Angeles with 235 and 236 points scored. The oddsmakers have been forced to adjust the over/under line higher and it now stands at 219, which is 8.5 points higher than the 210.5 point total posted for Game 1.

                          Historically, NBA teams that hold a 2-0 lead go on to win a best-of-7 series over 93 percent of the time. This has been reflected in the adjusted series price as the Lakers are now a -1200 favorite, compared to just a -340 when the series began.

                          Home court advantage

                          The home team has dominated the six head-to-head meetings this season, going 5-1 straight up and against the spread, winning by an average margin of 13.5 points per game. Going back further, the home team has won eight of the past nine meetings SU and has covered seven of the past eight games.

                          Phoenix is 16-4-1 ATS in its past 21 home games, including a current 11-1-1 ATS run. The Suns are also on a 33-13-1 ATS run in their past 47 games overall, despite going 0-2 ATS at Los Angeles this past week.

                          The money quarter

                          Phoenix has seen a huge reversal in the fourth quarter from its last series against the San Antonio Spurs. Over their four-game sweep, the Suns outscored San Antonio by 25 points (132-107) in the final frame. Phoenix averaged 33 points over the final 12 minutes in those four games, but those numbers are way down against the Lakers.

                          In the first two games in Los Angeles, the Suns have scored a total of only 50 points in the fourth quarter. The Lakers have scored 69 points in the money quarter and that 19-point advantage is one of the reasons why they are up 2-0 in the series.

                          Bench points

                          The second unit of Los Angeles has played a huge role so far in this series. The Lakers’ bench has scored 80 points in the two games with Lamar Odom’s 36 points leading the way. Odom, along with guards Shannon Brom and Jordan Farmer, aren't letting the Suns make up any ground when Phil Jackson takes out his starters.

                          Phoenix is getting next to nothing from their bench. Channing Frye, whose long distance shooting can be difference maker, and Leandro Barbosa have been downright awful.

                          Bigger is better

                          There was no secret going into this series that Los Angeles held a huge edge inside the paint. Phoenix is getting torched inside With Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom controlling the block. The trio has scored 103 points in the first two games and that should continue unless Amare Stoudemire and Robin Lopez man-up in the paint.

                          The Lakers have outscored the Suns by 28 points (108-80) in the paint. Those numbers are no fluke either because the Lakers scored a total of 196 points in the paint in the four regular season meetings, besting the Suns by 34 points in that department.

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                            Sunday, May 23


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                            Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns [ABC | 8:30 PM ET]

                            Lakers: Los Angeles is feeling very good about themselves, as it seems that any style of basketball they play, they end up victorious. The Lakers are hitting their stride, playing their very best basketball of the season at the most opportune time. Coach Jackson is dominant when up multiple games in a 7 game series, exactly the situation the Lakers are in right now. Los Angeles has a dynamic height advantage against the Suns, and they are exploiting that matchup time and time again. F Pau Gasol is averaging 25 PPG in this series with the Suns, while Lamar Odom is doing his own thing. Odom has had consecutive double doubles against the Suns, dominating Phoenix off the bench. This scoring has freed up G Kobe Bryant to do his own scoring, and he's already had a 40 point game against the Suns in this series. The Lakers appear to be the team to beat as they attempt repeat as NBA Champions. The Lakers are 67-27 SU and 41-50-3 ATS overall this season. Los Angeles is 26-20 SU and 21-24-1 ATS in road contests this year. The Lakers are 7-8 ATS as the listed underdog this season, including 3-7 ATS as a road underdog of 3 PTS or fewer. The Lakers are 6-2 ATS this season when playing with 3 or more days of rest.

                            Lakers are 5-0 ATS last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.
                            Over is 6-0-1 last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

                            Key Injuries - C Andrew Bynum (knee) is probable.

                            PROJECTED SCORE: 106

                            Suns (-2.5, O/U 219.5): Phoenix faces a tall order, as they are down 2-0 in their best of 7 Western Conference Finals series with the Lakers. The Suns are attempting to become the 1st team in 47 tries to win a series after starting 2 games down to a Phil Jackson coached team. Phoenix must play better defense if they are going to win any games, much less a series against the Lakers. The Suns simply don't match up well with the Lakers, as they don't have the size in the paint to combat the Lakers. Phoenix has allowed Los Angeles to score 124 and 128 PTS so far in this series. 5 different Suns players are averaging double figures in PTS this postseason, led by G Jason Richardson. Richardson is averaging 21.8 PPG this postseason, shooting better than 50% from both the field and the 3 point line. Richardson and C Channing Frye need to be better against the Lakers, especially when playing at home. Frye is only 1 of 13 from behind the arc in this series. Phoenix is 62-32 SU and 56-37-1 ATS overall this season. The Suns are 36-10 SU and 28-16-2 ATS in home games this year. Phoenix is only 4-7 ATS in games following a double digit loss this year. The Suns are 31-14 ATS after allowing 105 PTS or more in their previous game.

                            Suns are 16-4-1 ATS last 21 home games.
                            Over is 4-0 last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.

                            Key Injuries - PG Leandro Barbosa (head) is probable.

                            PROJECTED SCORE: 117 (Side of the Day)


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                            • #29
                              MLB


                              Sunday, May 23


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                              New York Yankees at New York Mets [ESPN | 8:05 PM ET]

                              Yankees (-145, O/U 7.5): New York started the season on fire, but have since cooled down a bit. New York has lost 8 of their past 13 games overall, placing them 4 games behind the Rays in the American League East. The Yankees have the 3rd best record in baseball, but are still looking up in their division. New York needs to keep pitching like they did in Game 1 against the Mets, where they only gave up 1 run. The Yankees will send their ace pitcher to the mound tonight, C.C. Sabathia. Sabathia is 4-2 on the year, yet the Yankees are only 5-4 in games starting by him this season. Sabathia has an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.11 this year. Sabathia hasn't been sharp of late, as he has an ERA over 5 in his past 3 starts. The Yankees are 10-1 in Sabathias' last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game. New York is 10-3 in Sabathias' last 13 starts as a road favorite. The Yankees are 10-2 in Sabathias' last 12 starts with 4 days of rest.

                              Yankees are 8-1 last 9 interleague road games.
                              Under is 6-0 last 6 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%.

                              Key Injuries - C Jorge Posada (foot) is out.

                              PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (OVER - Total of the Day)

                              Mets: New York would be one of the better teams in baseball if they could play all their games at home. The Mets are 14-9 in home games this season, proving just how comfortable they are playing in their own stadium. Unfortunately, the Mets are 6-14 in road contests this season, for an overall record of 20-23. New York is in last place in the National League East, so every win they get before the All Star break really helps them. Offensively, the Mets have scored 3 runs or fewer in 4 of their past 5 games. Left handed ace Johan Santana will take the ball tonight, as he looks to continue his success against the Yankees. Santana is 5-3 lifetime against the Yankees. Santana is 3-2 this season overall, with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.19. The Mets are 0-6 in their last 6 interleague home games. New York is 4-1 in Santanas' last 5 home starts. The Mets are 3-7 in Santanas' last 10 starts against a team with a winning record.

                              Mets are 5-2 last 7 games as a home underdog.
                              Under is 4-0 last 4 games as a home underdog of +110 to +150.

                              Key Injuries - 2B Luis Castillo (heel) is probable.

                              PROJECTED SCORE: 4


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