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**Udog** · 05-29-2010, 11:41 PM

Daily Sports Roundup: May 30

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Drivers take to the track at Indianapolis, Charlotte, and Istanbul, while the White Sox take on the Rays, and the Phillies battle the Marlins.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Sunday has Oakland at Detroit, Cleveland at the Yankees, Baltimore at Toronto, Kansas City at Boston, Seattle at the Angels, Texas at Minnesota, and the White Sox at Tampa Bay. Chicago has Jake Peavy (3-4, 6.05 ERA) as their probable pitcher for Sunday, with the Rays sending James Shields (5-2, 2.99 ERA) to the mound. Righthander Peavy faced the Rays back on April 22, getting knocked around for seven earned runs on seven hits over just 4 1-3 innings in a loss. Righthander Shields also took to the hill on April 22, securing the victory over the White Sox after giving up just two earned runs on six hits in his seven innings pitched.

Over in the National League on Sunday it'll be Houston at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh at Atlanta, the Mets at Milwaukee, St. Louis at the Cubs, the Dodgers at Colorado, Washington at San Diego, Arizona at San Francisco, and Philadelphia at Florida. Jamie Moyer (5-4, 4.55 ERA) is scheduled to take on Anibal Sanchez (4-2, 3.23 ERA) in that Phillies/Marlins matchup. Lefthander Moyer lost to the Marlins back on April 17, surrendering five earned runs on six hits over six innings of work (and striking out seven batters). Righthander Sanchez faced the Phillies in his April 16 outing, giving up five earned runs on eight hits over his six innings of work in a defeat, and fanning one.

Roaring around the track . . .

The Sprint Cup Series takes the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday for the Coca-Cola 600. Jimmie Johnson, who has struggled lately but won the NASCAR Banking 500 at Charlotte last October, is sitting as the +300 sportsbook favorite for Sunday's race, with Kyle Busch (+500), Kurt Busch (+700), Jeff Gordon (+800), and Denny Hamlin (+800) behind him. Defending champ David Reutimann is set at +3000.

Formula 1 has the Turkish Grand Prix on tap for Sunday, with Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel (7/5) and Mark Webber (9/4) sitting as the oddsmakers' top choices. Fernando Alonso, who sits in third place in the drivers championship behind Vettel and Webber, is tied with Lewis Hamilton at 11/2 odds to take the checkered flag in Turkey. Jenson Button, who won in Turkey last year, is at 12/1 odds to repeat that win.

As well, the Indianapolis 500 is set for Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, with Helio Castroneves sitting atop the sportsbooks' list as the +250 favorite. Scott Dixon (+350), Ryan Briscoe (+400), and Dario Franchitti (+400) round out the top tier of contenders for IndyCar's marquee event, with Will Power just behind that group at +600 odds. Danica Patrick sits as a +3000 underdog to claim the Indy 500 on Sunday.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, there are three games on the WNBA's schedule for Sunday, with Connecticut at Washington, Atlanta at Los Angeles, and Seattle at San Antonio. The Storm have started the season at 4-1 straight-up but just 2-3 against-the-spread; Seattle was defeated 84-75 by Chicago in their last game, with Lauren Jackson scoring 15 points.

**Udog** · 05-29-2010, 11:42 PM

Bettor's best friend: Sunday's wagering tips

Lines off the board

Athletics at Tigers – This game is off the board because Detroit starting pitcher Armando Galarraga has been scratched and the team’s replacement hasn’t officially been announced. Reports have come out that say Max Scherzer will make the start (see note below).

White Sox at Rays – There is a possibility Jake Peavy’s start could be pushed back to Monday (see note below) but the righty has been adamant saying that he will take the hill against Tampa Bay. If Peavy doesn’t get the nod Sunday then Mark Buehrle will take his place.

Cardinals at Cubs – The uncertainty of wind speed and direction at Wrigley has kept this game’s total from being posted. The first game in this series went OVER while Game 2 went UNDER.

Lines to keep an eye on

Seattle Storm at San Antonio Silver Stars – The total in this game has plummeted from an opener of 150.5 to 147 on a few betting boards. Every Seattle game this season has gone OVER.

Connecticut Suns at Washington Mystics – An opening total of 151 has been hammered upward with sharp money moving the number to as high as 155.5.

Atlanta Dream at L.A. Sparks – This total has moved from an opener of 152 to 155.5 in some markets.

Weather to watch
(Forecasts are extracted from Weather.com the night before the game.)

Sunday’s forecast for the Indianapolis 500 calls for a 30 percent chance of rain. The National Weather Service reports there is a possibility of scattered thunderstorms after 2 p.m. local time. The high for the day is expected to be 88 degrees.

There is a 50-60 percent chance of rain throughout Saturday night and until about 6 p.m. Sunday at the French Open in Paris. Wet conditions could delay matches and prolong the tournament.

Phillies at Marlins – The forecast calls for wind to blow in from right field at 11 mph. A 30-60 percent chance of precipitation is also expected.

Red Sox at Royals – An 12 mph wind is projected to blow straight out to center field. There is also a 10 percent chance of rain in the forecast.

Pirates at Braves – A 40-50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms could bring rain.

Who’s hot

The home team has won six out of the last seven matchups in the Storm-Silver Stars (WNBA) series.

Kansas City had won three consecutive games as underdogs (+4.70 units) going into Saturday.

As of Saturday, AL West members Oakland and Seattle had both won three in a row.

Who’s not

Baltimore has lost four in a row and is 2-8 over a 10-game stretch.

Washington (WNBA) has lost three straight outings while its opponent (Minnesota) has won two straight.

The Diamondbacks were on a five-game losing streak going into Saturday.

Key Stat

68 – Percentage of home MLB teams that have won Game 4 of a series this season. A few Sunday games set up for this situation.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Cubs catcher Geovany Soto was a late scratch from Saturday's game with St. Louis because he was ill. Soto is batting .256 with four home runs and 10 RBIs this season and was replaced in the lineup by Koyie Hill. The concern here is that if Soto is contagious teammates could be affected for Sunday’s game.

Notable quotable

"We were all excited. We forgot what it was like. We were shaking hands and I forgot what it was like to high-five guys after a game. My hands were fossilled."

-- Phillies centerfielder Shane Victorino said after his team broke a 30-inning scoreless drought.

Tips and notes

- The Royals look like a resurrected, and profitable, club since Ned Yost took over for Trey Hillman on May 15. The team has gone 9-5 under new management with every win but one coming as an underdog (+5.94 units). Last week, outfielder Jose Guillen said there is “a different kind of motivation in this clubhouse” under Yost and there is “a lot of energy.” Kansas City will aim to win a four-game series in Boston Sunday after taking the first two.

- Jake Peavy and pitching coach Don Cooper are in an “adjustment period” as the White Sox starting pitcher put it. Cooper said on Thursday that Peavy had a “tired arm” after getting rocked by the Indians for six earned in 6.0 innings. But Peavy insists that his arm is in good shape and that he just “didn't have good stuff” that night. The coaching staff approached Peavy about resting one more day and pushing back Sunday’s start to Monday but the right-hander vehemently stated that he was “going to start Sunday.” This game is still not on the betting board because of that situation and if Peavy starts bettors probably should not expect a quality outing. He admitted two weeks ago his mechanics were out of whack and could be in denial.

- Max Scherzer will return to the Tigers’ rotation Sunday after being recalled from Triple-A. The hard-throwing righty was sent down on May 15 after giving up 27 runs in 18 innings during his last four starts in the bigs. But after two stellar sessions in the minors, 2-0 with 0.60 ERA and 17 strikeouts (15.0 innings), Detroit has faith once again. The question is; do you have faith that Scherzer’s returned to form? Was he just capitalizing off less formidable lineups or did he figure something out in the minors? It was much easier pitching in the NL for Scherzer (just like Peavy) and he is a -130 favorite to win Sunday.

**Udog** · 05-29-2010, 11:43 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, May 30

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PHILADELPHIA (27 - 20) at FLORIDA (24 - 25) - 1:10 PM
JAMIE MOYER (L) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 96-90 (+24.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 195-177 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 106-80 (+30.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 54-38 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 191-172 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-18 (+16.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 66-46 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-10 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-31 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 63-43 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MOYER is 251-177 (+41.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 23-13 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 46-21 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 14-4 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 129-68 (+32.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-2 (+0.7 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JAMIE MOYER vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MOYER is 13-5 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.129.
His team's record is 13-5 (+7.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-9. (-0.6 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.69 and a WHIP of 1.570.
His team's record is 2-6 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

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HOUSTON (16 - 32) at CINCINNATI (29 - 20) - 1:10 PM
FELIPE PAULINO (R) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 181-212 (-55.5 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
PAULINO is 5-21 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAULINO is 0-8 (-8.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAULINO is 1-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAULINO is 5-21 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 20-11 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 29-20 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 78-73 (+17.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 18-7 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 29-20 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 21-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 35-24 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 65-65 (-38.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-0 (+4.8 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

FELIPE PAULINO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
PAULINO is 1-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.51 and a WHIP of 1.592.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LEAKE is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
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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PITTSBURGH (20 - 29) at ATLANTA (26 - 22) - 1:35 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. KENSHIN KAWAKAMI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 180-368 (-86.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 4-26 (-19.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 31-75 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 9-32 (-19.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 30-73 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 22-55 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MAHOLM is 12-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 184-188 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 183-186 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MAHOLM is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.33 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.1 units)

KENSHIN KAWAKAMI vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
KAWAKAMI is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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NY METS (25 - 24) at MILWAUKEE (20 - 28) - 2:10 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. RANDY WOLF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 10-25 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 67-88 (-31.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WOLF is 29-11 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 20-5 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 29-11 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 69-56 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 20-28 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-32 (-18.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-43 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 20-28 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-42 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

R.A. DICKEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

RANDY WOLF vs. NY METS since 1997
WOLF is 12-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 1.280.
His team's record is 19-11 (+9.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-14. (-1.4 units)

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ST LOUIS (28 - 21) at CHICAGO CUBS (23 - 26) - 2:20 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DEMPSTER is 70-44 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 34-18 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 31-15 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 20-5 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 31-15 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 106-104 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 572-516 (-122.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 418-374 (-78.8 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 106-104 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 82-80 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DEMPSTER is 16-25 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 6-14 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 16-25 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 4-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 7-4 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DEMPSTER is 4-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.44 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 6-9 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.3 units)

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LA DODGERS (27 - 21) at COLORADO (25 - 23) - 3:10 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. JHOULYS CHACIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 40-20 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 18-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-4 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 73-90 (-28.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
KERSHAW is 3-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.5 units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CHACIN is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (25 - 24) at SAN DIEGO (28 - 20) - 4:05 PM
LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JON GARLAND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 4-22 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 56-124 (-42.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 28-20 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 28-20 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 20-14 (+7.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 13-6 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-24 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-9 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-24 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-16 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 12-7 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.52 and a WHIP of 1.391.
His team's record is 14-12 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-11. (+1.2 units)

JON GARLAND vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GARLAND is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 0.964.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

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ARIZONA (20 - 29) at SAN FRANCISCO (25 - 22) - 4:05 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. TODD WELLEMEYER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 62-93 (-30.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 90-121 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 15-33 (-16.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 33-50 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 22-36 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-56 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-38 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 90-121 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 123-146 (-35.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 113-96 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 84-66 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 113-96 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-38 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-12 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WELLEMEYER is 8-21 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

IAN KENNEDY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
KENNEDY is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
WELLEMEYER is 1-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.57 and a WHIP of 1.762.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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CLEVELAND (17 - 29) at NY YANKEES (29 - 19) - 1:05 PM
JUSTIN MASTERSON (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 40-73 (-28.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 82-126 (-41.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 75-113 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 59-94 (-35.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MASTERSON is 6-19 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MASTERSON is 6-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 25-4 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 99-86 (-50.4 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.

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

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MASTERSON is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BURNETT is 1-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.69 and a WHIP of 1.789.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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OAKLAND (26 - 23) at DETROIT (25 - 22) - 1:05 PM
DALLAS BRADEN (L) vs. MAX SCHERZER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

DALLAS BRADEN vs. DETROIT since 1997
BRADEN is 2-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.63 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (15 - 34) at TORONTO (28 - 22) - 1:05 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. RICKY ROMERO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 79-132 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 132-215 (-71.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 31-76 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-41 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 9-37 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 33-70 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 267-369 (-108.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 5-20 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GUTHRIE is 8-27 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 28-22 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 27-10 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 24-16 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 32-53 (-20.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-0 (+4.9 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. TORONTO since 1997
GUTHRIE is 2-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.56 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 4-7 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.9 units)

RICKY ROMERO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ROMERO is 0-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.47 and a WHIP of 1.405.
His team's record is 0-4 (-5.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (21 - 28) at BOSTON (27 - 23) - 1:35 PM
BRUCE CHEN (L) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 86-125 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 77-108 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 23-43 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 59-21 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LESTER is 31-8 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 31-8 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 36-10 (+23.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 13-18 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-2 (+3.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BRUCE CHEN vs. BOSTON since 1997
CHEN is 2-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.35 and a WHIP of 1.727.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

JON LESTER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LESTER is 3-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.20 and a WHIP of 0.733.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (21 - 27) at TAMPA BAY (33 - 16) - 1:40 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-3 (+0.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PEAVY is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.56 and a WHIP of 1.677.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SHIELDS is 3-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.310.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

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SEATTLE (19 - 28) at LA ANGELS (23 - 27) - 3:35 PM
IAN SNELL (R) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 19-28 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 18-46 (-23.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 19-34 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 18-26 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SNELL is 4-19 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 125-96 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 40-21 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 45-23 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 115-88 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 54-31 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 48-27 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 36-15 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 45-25 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 104-98 (-53.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

IAN SNELL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SNELL is 0-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 7.15 and a WHIP of 2.118.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SAUNDERS is 7-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 9-2 (+7.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.5 units)

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TEXAS (26 - 22) at MINNESOTA (28 - 20) - 8:05 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 118-71 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 78-57 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 43-18 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 53-28 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 113-97 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 35-19 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 110-88 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 82-66 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 76-61 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

DEREK HOLLAND vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HOLLAND is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.715.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. TEXAS since 1997
BAKER is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)

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**Udog** · 05-29-2010, 11:44 PM

MLB

Sunday, May 30

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays (-200, 8)

The Jays’ lineup may not hit for the best average, but it’s going to take some hacks at the plate and mash a few long balls while doing it.

Toronto has already set a team record with 50 home runs in the month of May and will look to continue its onslaught versus the hapless Orioles Sunday. The Jays have already knocked six balls out of the park in the first two games of the three-game set.

"They are an ambush-type team," Baltimore manager Dave Trembley said. "They don't take a whole lot, they don't walk a whole lot. They go up there looking to swing. If you make mistakes, they don't foul them straight back, they hit them."

Baltimore will aim to counter the Canadians’ offensive attack with Jeremy Guthrie. Problem is; the Jays hit righties better than any other team in the majors with 225 runs and 74 homers – almost 30 more HRs than the next team.

The Jays have won five straight against the O’s and seven in a row in Toronto.

The runline (+110) should be a safe bet in this game as it has cashed in the first two of this series, but closer Kevin Gregg always provides the possibility of giving up a run or two in the ninth inning of a close game.

Pick: Blue Jays

St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs (-105, OTB)

Total bettors should have Wrigley Field figured out by now because the oddsmakers are doing all the work for them.

When the total at Chicago’s iconic ballpark has been posted at 8.5 or less this season, the over/under record is 3-12. And if the wind is blowing directly in from center field the UNDER is 6-1.

On the other side of the spectrum, when the total at Wrigley is listed at 9.5 or higher (and there’s already been a 13 and 14.5) the over/under record is a perfect 6-0.

With two pitching studs like Adam Wainwright and Ryan Dempster facing each other Sunday, you can be assured this total won’t be more than 8.5 runs so that should lead bettors to the promised land.

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 05-29-2010, 11:45 PM

MLB

Sunday, May 30

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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We might come off as a cynical bunch here in the newsroom (bad beats on a nightly basis will have that affect on people), but we like to give props when the situation calls for it. Sunday showcases a number of pitchers taking the mound who’ve been dealing aces lately.

That’s why we’re rolling with three streaking hurlers and just one slumping.

Streaking

Jon Lester, Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox rotation is in shambles but Boston backers can feel at ease whenever this lefty takes the bump. Lester is 5-0 in his last five decisions and the Sox are 6-1 in his last seven outings.

The Washington state native has struck out 28 batters compared to only nine walks. And Lester is working deep into games (he’s pitched seven or more innings in five of his last six appearances), so you don’t have to worry about the bullpen screwing things up.

Total bettors take notice: the under is 6-2-1 in his last nine starts.

Jon Garland, San Diego Padres

Baseball bettors are all wondering whether Garland has rediscovered his 2005 form or whether he’s just benefiting from calling pitcher-friendly PETCO Field his new home ballpark.

His home ERA (0.84) is almost a full three runs lower than his number on the road. The righty looked great in his last start, pitching seven scoreless innings against a good-hitting Cardinals club.

Jeremy Guthrie, Baltimore Orioles

There was a time last season when oddsmakers couldn’t pay bettors to back this guy. But Guthrie is doing a great job of making Baltimore backers forget about 2009.

Guthrie has pitched 20 innings, allowing three earned runs and just four walks, over his last turns in the rotation. Right-handed batters are hitting just .175 with a .207 on-base percentage.

Slumping

Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians

There were whispers in spring that Masterson could emerge as Cleveland’s staff ace but things haven’t gone that way for the former Red Sox reliever. Opposing hitters are batting .321 while getting on base at a .406 clip against the Jamaican native.

It’s gotten so bad that the last-place Indians are even considering dropping Masterson from the rotation.

"We'll see," Manny Acta told the Associated Press following a four-inning, five-run outing last week. "It's not just going to be a knee-jerk reaction after a game before we talk it over and talk to the player. Up to now, he's still starting for us."

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**Udog** · 05-29-2010, 11:46 PM

MLB

Sunday, May 30

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This Day in Baseball
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On May 30 in Baseball History...

1913 - John McGraw joins Fred Clarke, Cap Anson, Frank Selee, and Connie Mack as managers who have won 1,000 games.

1921 - A memorial to Captain Eddie Grant, killed in action in the Argonne Forest October 20, 1918, is unveiled at the Polo Grounds.

1925 - Rogers Hornsby is named manager of the Cardinals, replacing Branch Rickey, who remains as general manager. Hornsby will be the only player-manager to win the Triple Crown, which he does by topping .400 for the third time in four years, hitting .403 with 39 home runs and 143 RBI.

1927 - Walter Johnson's first appearance of the season is the occasion of the last shutout of his career, number 113, in a 3-0 win over Boston.

1932 - A plaque in memory of Miller Huggins, former Yankee manager, is dedicated at Yankee Stadium. It is the first of an array of monuments erected in the ballpark.

1935 - Babe Ruth plays only the first inning of the opener of a doubleheader between the Boston Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at Baker Bowl. It is his final major league appearance.

1938 - The largest crowd in Yankee Stadium history, 83,533, sees Red Ruffing end Lefty Grove's eight-game winning streak in a 10-0 victory over the Red Sox. Approximately 6,000 fans are turned away, and 511 are given refunds because there is no place to sit. The Yankees also take the nightcap, 5-4, in a game made famous for a fight between Yankees outfielder Jake Powell and Boston player-manager Joe Cronin. Both players are fined and suspended for ten days.

1946 - In a play that anticipates a scene in The Natural by Brooklyn-native Bernard Malamud, the Braves' Bama Rowell smashes a home run in the second inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Ebbets Field. The ball shatters the Bulova clock high atop the right-field scoreboard at 4:25 P.M., showering glass down on the Dodgers right fielder Dixie Walker. An hour later the clock stops.

1956 - Mickey Mantle hits one of the most memorable home runs in his career, in the second game of a doubleheader with the Washington Senators. He tags a pitch from Pedro Ramos that comes within 18 inches of leaving Yankee Stadium, something never accomplished by any major leaguer. The ball was still climbing when it caromed off the upper-stand facade, about 396 feet from home plate. Estimates are that the ball could have traveled more than 600 feet. It is Mantle's 20th home run of the season — no one else has ever hit 20 home runs before June.

1967 - Whitey Ford, nearing 41, announces his retirement from baseball because of an elbow injury. His final appearance was a start in Detroit on May 21, but he lasted just one inning for the Yankees. The stylish lefthander closes out with 236 career wins and only 106 losses for a .690 percentage.

1970 - All-Star voting is returned to the fans, as computerized punch-card ballots appear in stores and ballparks coast to coast. Since 1958 the All-Star squads had been selected by managers, coaches, and players.

1971 - Willie Mays hits his 638th career home run for the Giants, adding in the process his N.L. record 1,950th run scored. Stan Musial had been the record holder with 1,949 runs.

1977 - Twenty-two-year-old Dennis Eckersley fires a no-hitter as the Indians top the Angels 1-0. Frank Tanana, with three shutouts in his last four games, takes the loss.

1992 - The Yankees Scott Sanderson becomes the ninth pitcher to defeat all 26 major league teams. Also on the list: Nolan Ryan, Tommy John, Don Sutton, Gaylord Perry, Rick Wise, Doyle Alexander, and Rich "Goose" Gossage.

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**Udog** · 05-29-2010, 11:48 PM

WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, May 30

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SEATTLE (4 - 1) at SAN ANTONIO (2 - 2) - 5/30/2010, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1997.
SAN ANTONIO is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-3 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 4-3 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (3 - 1) at WASHINGTON (3 - 3) - 5/30/2010, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 181-227 ATS (-68.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 112-147 ATS (-49.7 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-4 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 5-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (5 - 0) at LOS ANGELES (1 - 3) - 5/30/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games against Western conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 2-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 05-29-2010, 11:49 PM

WNBA

Sunday, May 30

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. SAN ANTONIO
Seattle is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Seattle
San Antonio is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Seattle

4:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. WASHINGTON
Connecticut is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Connecticut is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Connecticut
Washington is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Connecticut

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. LOS ANGELES
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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**Udog** · 05-29-2010, 11:50 PM

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

**Udog** · 05-30-2010, 08:33 AM

MLB
Dunkel

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs
The Cardinals look to bounce back from yesterday's loss and build on their 8-0 record in Adam Wainwright's last 8 road starts against teams with a losing record. St. Louis is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-115). Here are all of today's picks..

SUNDAY, MAY 30

Game 951-952: Philadelphia at Florida (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Moyer) 13.482; Florida (Sanchez) 15.157
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Florida (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-125); Under

Game 953-954: Houston at Cincinnati (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Paulino) 13.640; Cincinnati (Leake) 16.388
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 2 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-180); Over

Game 955-956: Pittsburgh at Atlanta (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Maholm) 13.703; Atlanta (Kawakami) 16.688
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 3; 10
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-175); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-175); Over

Game 957-958: NY Mets at Milwaukee (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Dickey) 14.344; Milwaukee (Wolf) 16.064
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-135); Over

Game 959-960: St. Louis at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 16.728; Cubs (Dempster) 15.836
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-115); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-115); N/A

Game 961-962: LA Dodgers at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 16.648; Colorado (Chacin) 16.776
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-105); Under

Game 963-964: Washington at San Diego (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Hernandez) 15.399; San Diego (Garland) 14.729
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: San Diego (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+120); Under

Game 965-966: Arizona at San Francisco (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Kennedy) 14.087; San Francisco (Wellemeyer) 14.738
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-115); Over

Game 967-968: Cleveland at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Masterson) 14.377; NY Yankees (Burnett) 14.450
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 11
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-290); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-290); Over

Game 969-970: Oakland at Detroit (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Braden) 14.980; Detroit (Scherzer) 15.762
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-125); Over

Game 971-972: Baltimore at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Guthrie) 13.365; Toronto (Romero) 15.906
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 2 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-200); Under

Game 973-974: Kansas City at Boston (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Chen) 17.598; Boston (Lester) 16.688
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-300); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+250); Under

Game 975-976: Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay (1:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Peavy) 15.490; Tampa Bay (Shields) 15.659
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 977-978: Seattle at LA Angels (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Snell) 14.718; LA Angels (Saunders) 16.095
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-155); Over

Game 979-980: Texas at Minnesota (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Holland) 15.513; Minnesota (Baker) 15.998
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-140); Under

**Udog** · 05-30-2010, 08:34 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Connecticut at Washington
The Mystics look to take advantage of a Connecticut team that is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 road games. Washington is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Mystics favored by 9 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (-2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, MAY 30

Game 651-652: Seattle at San Antonio (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 114.518; San Antonio 111.766
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 3; 152
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 2; 147 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+2); Over

Game 653-654: Connecticut at Washington (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 105.889; Washington 115.365
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 9 1/2; 158
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 2 1/2; 153 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-2 1/2); Over

Game 655-656: Atlanta at Los Angeles (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 109.342; Los Angeles 118.978
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 9 1/2; 167
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 2 1/2; 164 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-2 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 05-30-2010, 08:40 AM

MLB
Write-Up

Sunday, May 30

Hot pitchers
-- ASanchez is 3-0, 1.77 in his last three starts.
-- Leake is 3-0, 2.75 in his last six starts.
-- Maholm has 2.70 RA in his last three starts.
-- Dickey is 1-0, 1.50 in two starts this season.
-- Dempster is 1-1, 3.00 in his last three starts. Wainwright has a 2.65 RA in his last five starts.
-- Kershaw is 3-1, 0.95 in his last four starts.
-- Garland is 6-0, 1.60 in his last seven starts.
-- Wellemeyer is 3-0, 2.66 in his last three home starts. Kennedy has a 2.45 RA in his last five starts.

-- Guthrie is 3-0, 2.02 in his last four starts. Romero is 3-1, 1.74 in his four home starts.
-- Braden has 2.33 RA in his last four starts; A's lost last three, scoring a total of two runs.
-- Lester is 5-0, 1.63 in his last seven starts.
-- Tampa Bay is 7-1 with Shields if it scores three or more runs.
-- Saunders is 2-1, 1.57 in his last three starts. Snell has 2.61 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Holland is 2-0, 3.12 in three starts. Baker has 3.25 RA in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Moyer is 1-2, 5.40 in his last three starts.
-- Paulino is 0-7, 6.49 this year, but three of his last four starts have actually been pretty good (two runs allowed in each).
-- Kawakami is 0-7, 5.49 in nine starts, but has 2.25 RA in last two.
-- Brewers are 0-5 with Wolf if they score less than six runs.
-- Chacin is 1-2, 5.94 in his last three starts.
-- LHernandez is 0-2, 4.67 in his last three starts.

-- Masterson is 0-5, 7.09 in nine starts this season. Burnett is 1-2, 7.05 in his last four starts.
-- Scherzer returns from minors to start here; he was 0-3, 11.16 in his last five big league starts.
-- Chen has 2.89 RA this year, pitching 9.1 innings in 10 games; he has made 121 big league starts (37-43, 4.69).
-- Peavy is 1-2, 7.08 in his last three starts.

Totals
-- Under is 10-2 in last twelve games at Wrigley Field. .
-- Six of last eight Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Phillies' last six road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Pirate games.
-- Four of last five games at Miller Park stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Dodger road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six San Diego games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last nine Arizona games went over the total.

-- Under is 9-3 in last twelve Baltimore games.
-- Eight of last nine Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Under is 9-2 in last eleven games at Comerica Park.
-- Five of last six White Sox road games went over the total.
-- Five of last six games at Fenway Park stayed under the total.
-- Under is 12-5-2 in last 19 games at Target Field.
-- Six of last eight Angel games went over the total.

Hot teams
-- Cubs won six of their last eight home games.
-- Reds won 11 of their last 13 home games.
-- Braves won 14 of their last 18 games.
-- Brewers won five of their last six games.
-- Dodgers won eight of last eleven road games. Colorado won seven of its last eight home games.
-- Padres won five of their last seven games.
-- Giants won seven of their last eight home games.

-- Blue Jays won nine of their last eleven home games.
-- Red Sox won six of their last nine home games.
-- White Sox are 8-2 in game following their last ten losses.
-- A's won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Royals are 9-6 in first 14 games under Ned Yost, 5-2 on road.
-- Angels won six of their last eight home games.

Cold teams
-- Cardinals lost five of their last seven road games.
-- Astros lost nine of their last ten road games.
-- Phillies lost five of their last seven games. Marlins lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Pirates lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Mets lost nine of their last eleven road games.
-- Nationals lost eight of their last ten road games.
-- Arizona lost seven of its last eight road games.

-- Orioles lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Indians lost three of their last four road games. Bronx lost four of its last five home games.
-- Tigers lost six of their last seven games.
-- Rays lost four of last six games.
-- Rangers lost nine of their last ten road games. Twins lost four of last six games.
-- Mariners lost seven of their last nine road games.

Umpires
-- StL-Chi-- Last four Estabrook games stayed under the total.
-- NY-Mil-- Favorites won six of last seven Carlson games (+$584).
-- Pitt-Atl-- Favorites are 9-2 (+$681) when O'Nora is behind the plate.
-- Hst-Cin-- Home team won last seven Everitt games.
-- Phil-Fla-- Eight of last nine TWelke games went over the total.
-- LA-Colo-- Seven of last eight Iassogna games stayed under the total.
-- Wsh-SD-- Last five Davidson games stayed under the total.
-- Az-SF-- Three of last four Foster games went over the total.

-- Blt-Tor-- Home team is 10-0 with Tichenor behind plate; in his last five games, under is 3-1-1.
-- Clev-NY-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Eddings games.
-- Sea-LA-- Home side won six of last seven Holbrook games.
-- Tex-Min-- Seven of ten Nauert games stayed under the total.
-- A's-Det-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Bell games.
-- Chi-TB-- Underdog won four of last five Cooper games.
-- KC-Bos-- Four of last five Drake games stayed under the total.

**Udog** · 05-30-2010, 08:47 AM

MLB

Sunday, May 30

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. DETROIT
Oakland is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Oakland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing Oakland

1:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. NY YANKEES
Cleveland is 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 15-8 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against Cleveland

1:07 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TORONTO
Baltimore is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Toronto's last 22 games when playing at home against Baltimore

1:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

1:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. CINCINNATI
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games at home

1:35 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ATLANTA
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

1:35 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

1:40 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Tampa Bay is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

2:10 PM
NY METS vs. MILWAUKEE
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 15 games at home
Milwaukee is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games at home

2:20 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of St. Louis's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 13 games at home
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home

3:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
LA Dodgers are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games
LA Dodgers are 17-6 SU in their last 23 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games

3:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games when playing at home against Seattle

4:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SAN DIEGO
Washington is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington

4:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
San Francisco is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona

8:05 PM
TEXAS vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

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**Udog** · 05-30-2010, 11:02 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Sunday, 5/30/2010

PHILADELPHIA at FLORIDA, 1:10 PM ET
MOYER: 14-4 TSR away vs. division opponents
SANCHEZ: Florida 11-20 SU at home after losing 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

HOUSTON at CINCINNATI, 1:10 PM ET
PAULINO: Houston 5-18 SU off BB losses
LEAKE: Cincinnati 11-3 SU after allowing 2 runs or less

PITTSBURGH at ATLANTA, 1:35 PM ET
MAHOLM: Pittsburgh 4-26 SU as a road underdog of +150 to +175
KAWAKAMI: 7-2 Under in day games

NY METS at MILWAUKEE, 2:10 PM ET
DICKEY: Mets 15-28 SU away with a line of +125 to -125
WOLF: 20-5 TSR at home in May

ST LOUIS at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET TBS
WAINWRIGHT: 20-5 TSR away vs. division opponents
DEMPSTER: 6-14 TSR in day games

LA DODGERS at COLORADO, 3:10 PM ET
KERSHAW: Dodgers 14-5 SU vs. division opponents
CHACIN: Colorado 5-13 SU with a line of +125 to -125

WASHINGTON at SAN DIEGO, 4:05 PM ET
HERNANDEZ: Washington 13-45 SU away after the bullpen allowed 0 runs
GARLAND: San Diego 13-4 SU off 3+ home games

ARIZONA at SAN FRANCISCO, 4:05 PM ET
KENNEDY: Arizona 3-13 SU off BB losses
WELLEMEYER: San Francisco 41-21 SU at home in the first half of the season

CLEVELAND at NY YANKEES, 1:05 PM ET
MASTERSON: Cleveland 0-8 SU off BB games allowing 8+ runs
BURNETT: Yankees 25-4 SU at home on Sundays

OAKLAND at DETROIT, 1:05 PM ET
BRADEN: Oakland 18-9 SU off an Under
SCHERZER: 5-15 TSR as a favorite of -150 or less

BALTIMORE at TORONTO, 1:05 PM ET
GUTHRIE: 8-27 TSR vs. division opponents
ROMERO: Toronto 28-10 SU at home in May

KANSAS CITY at BOSTON, 1:35 PM ET
CHEN: Kansas City 15-36 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
LESTER: 16-0 TSR as a favorite of -200 or higher

CHI WHITE SOX at TAMPA BAY, 1:40 PM ET WGN
PEAVY: White Sox 12-34 SU playing on artificial turf
SHIELDS: 5-0 TSR pitching off a team win

SEATTLE at LA ANGELS, 3:35 PM ET
SNELL: Seattle 6-14 SU vs. division opponents
SAUNDERS: 31-14 TSR pitching on 5 or 6 days rest

TEXAS at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET ESPN
HOLLAND: Texas 3-13 SU away with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
BAKER: 16-4 TSR as a favorite of -150 or less

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