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**Udog** · 06-08-2010, 11:32 PM

Bettor's best friend: Wednesday's wagering tips

Line off the board

Pirates at Nationals – Zack Duke and Livan Hernandez are the listed pitchers for this matchup but that could change.

Lines to keep an eye on

Yankees at Orioles – The home team opened as hefty +224 underdogs but most shops are offering the O’s as +210 pups currently.

Mariners at Rangers – Texas was released as a -180 favorite but the home squad has moved to -200 on a few boards.

Braves at Diamondbacks – Sportsbooks have moved the total in this game to 9.5 after opening at 10.

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

Mariners at Rangers – A 13 mph wind is projected to blow in from right field and there is a 40 percent chance of rain throughout the game.

Red Sox at Indians – The National Weather Service forecast calls for a 16 mph wind to blow out to right-center field.

Marlins at Phillies - A 70 percent chance of rain is expected throughout the game as well as a 14 mph wind blowing from first base to third.

Angels at Athletics – A 15 mph wind is expected to blow straight out to center field.

Yankees at Orioles – A 60-70 percent chance of rain is called for with a 16 mph blowing from first base to third.

Pirates at Nationals – A 13 mph wind is projected to blow in from right field and there is a 60-70 percent chance of rain throughout the game.

Padres at Mets – A 70 percent chance of rain is expected throughout the game.

Giants at Reds – A 17 mph wind is projected to blow out to left field.

Who’s hot

Cleveland has played to the OVER in 13 of its last 17 games (1 push).

Four of the five Stanley Cup finals games have gone OVER.

The Mets had won eight straight home games going into Tuesday.

Who’s not

Houston has dropped 11 of its last 13 games on the road.

The UNDER is 12-3 in Tampa Bay’s last 15 home games.

Going into Tuesday, the Marlins had lost three straight and six of their last 10 games.

Key stat

49 – Number of years Chicago has gone without an NHL championship. The Stanley Cup drought for the Blackhawks is the longest active streak in the league and the franchise could end that Wednesday.

Return that shouldn’t be overlooked

Angels infielder Maicer Izturis returned to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Oakland. Izturis has been sidelined for the past two games with soreness behind his right knee. He is batting .243 with two home runs and 14 RBIs this season. Los Angeles is one of the hottest teams in baseball right now, winners of six straight decisions.

Game of the day

Chicago Blackhawks at Philadelphia Flyers (-120, 5.5)

Notable quotable

"I really couldn't care less, to be honest with you. I got nothing to say, really. It's just another pitcher…Hey, Mark Prior."

-- Pirates outfielder Delwyn Young said prior to Stephen Strasburg’s debut. Young hit a two-run home run off of Strasburg in the fourth inning.

Tips and notes

- World Cup players have publicly slandered the “Jabulani” soccer ball issued by Adidas for the tournament. Goalkeepers have exercised the most criticism, contending the ball knuckles while moving through the air. U.S. netminder Tim Howard said he expects his team to use some practice time this week trying to learn how the ball behaves. What this means for soccer bettors is uncertain but if goaltenders are having trouble judging the flight of the ball then more goals could be scored. Check out an oddsmaker’s perspective on the issue here.

- By the end of May, Toronto was leading the majors in home runs and runs scored. But the Jays’ lofty statistical totals weren’t due to quality hitting but instead, timely hitting. Toronto was hitting .232 as a team with the bases empty but .268 with runners in scoring position. The club’s weighted on-base percentage of .339 indicated that it should have been producing fewer runs than projected. Also, Blue Jays’ hitters have chased pitches out of the strike zone at a 31.1 percent clip – the highest mark in the AL. Toronto has been one of the most profitable teams in baseball this season (+12.25 units) but with nine straight road games and series with St. Louis and Philadelphia this team could begin to fade in June.

- The Braves are the hottest team in the NL right now and Tim Hudson said he saw it coming. With the club since the 2005 season, the veteran pitcher said this team is his “favorite” since being in Atlanta and it has “the best team chemistry and the best personality.” Those words are music to a bettor’s ears. Kenshin Kawakami is 0-8 this season but favored at -105 in today’s matchup versus Ian Kennedy – Arizona’s best pitcher this year. The oddsmakers know better than to make Atlanta a dog in this one but the public could see Kawakami’s record and move the Braves into that role by gametime.

**Udog** · 06-08-2010, 11:33 PM

NHL
Dunkel

Chicago at Philadelphia
The Flyers look to stay alive in the series and take advantage of Chicago's 0-10 record in its last 10 games in Philadelphia. Philadelphia is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Flyers favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9

Game 11-12: Chicago at Philadelphia (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 13.730; Philadelphia 13.961
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-120); Over

**Udog** · 06-08-2010, 11:34 PM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, June 9

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CHICAGO (67-27-0-9, 143 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (55-42-0-7, 117 pts.) - 6/9/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-3 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

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**Udog** · 06-08-2010, 11:34 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Wednesday, 6/9/2010

Stanley Cup Finals
Game Six (Chicago Leads, 3-2)
CHICAGO AT PHILADELPHIA, 8:05 PM ET NBC
CHICAGO: 9-4 SU as an underdog
PHILADELPHIA: 12-21 SU revenging a same season loss

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 06-08-2010, 11:36 PM

NHL

Wednesday, June 9

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Chicago Blackhawks at Philadelphia Flyers (-120, 5.5)

It appears the cat is out of the bag.

After Philadelphia head coach Peter Laviolette kept fans and the media in the dark about the team's starting goalie for Game 6, the answer may have inadvertently leaked thanks to the world of social networking.

Following a Tuesday press conference, the Flyers’ official Twitter page reported that Michael Leighton would start Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Not long after, the tweet was replaced with this quote from Laviolette, which strongly suggests Leighton will start between the pipes: "Our goaltender has the best numbers in the playoffs; I don't think I have to announce it."

But does the decision really matter? Leighton has been pulled in two games of this series due to ineffectiveness and backup netminder Brian Boucher has been giving up goals at a high clip as well.

The goalies on both sides of this series have played second fiddle to the offenses. While the shots on goal totals for each team haven’t been off the charts, the scoring percentage has with an average of 8.00 shots per game finding the net.

The only contest in the finals that didn’t go over the posted total was Game 2. Five of the seven graded totals at Philadelphia this postseason have gone over and pucks should be flying again Wednesday.

Pick: Over

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What bettors need to know: Blackhawks at Flyers
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Chicago Blackhawks at Philadelphia Flyers (-120, 5.5)

Chicago leads the series 3-2.

Don’t call it a comeback

Even though the Flyers trail this series 3-2 and are one loss away from elimination, it’s safe to say they have the Blackhawks right where they want them.

Philadelphia has relished the role of underdog in the playoffs, bouncing back from certain death against the Boston Bruins in the second round and answering back with two wins at home after trailing Chicago 2-0 in the final.

“If any team gets it, this team gets it, because we’ve been here so many times,” head coach Peter Laviolette told the Toronto Star.

“To have our backs against the wall, we’ll be comfortable (Wednesday). I have no question that our team will respond in a manner in which it should so that we can be successful.”

The Flyers have been tremendous at home this postseason, going 8-1 inside the Wachovia Center including winning Games 3 and 4 against the Blackhawks. Philadelphia is scoring 3.70 goals per game at home while giving up an average of just two goals as host this postseason.

They’ve edged Chicago 9-6 in the two games in this series and haven’t lost to the Blackhawks inside the Wachovia Center in 10 games dating back to 1996.

"That's a stat that I don't look at," Chicago defenseman Brian Campbell told USA Today. "After you said that, it pretty much went out the ears and I'll move forward."

Taking advantage

The Chicago power play finally showed up in the Stanley Cup Final, netting two goals in the Blackhawks’ 7-4 win in Game 5 Sunday. Chicago had scored just one power-play goal in the previous four games, improving to 3-for-13 on the man advantage in the final.

"We just settled down and played our game and that's a big factor, just even with the even strength, we came out ready to go, controlling the puck a little better,” forward Dustin Byfuglien told NHL.com. “That led into the power play with guys just settling down, confidence and just playing. That's something we needed to do. That's something we did very well tonight."

The Blackhawks special teams ranked just 16th in the NHL during the regular season, which was poor considering they were among the most offensively explosive attacks in the league. For the playoffs, Chicago’s power play is operating at 22.7 percent efficiency – going 17-for-75 with the man advantage. Philadelphia has had the best penalty kill this postseason, shutting down almost 86 percent of opponents’ power plays.

"There were some questions about our power play going in," Patrick Sharp told the media. "We've had lots of stretches where we were 0-for-6, 0-for-8 and managed to come through during the season, so we weren't too worried about it. We got five guys on both units who like to make plays, can move the puck and we scored a couple big goals today."

Musical chairs

Peter Laviolette has a secret. And he’s not telling.

There is a cloud of mystery surrounding Philadelphia’s starting goaltender for Game 6 Wednesday. After starter Michael Leighton was pulled after allowing three goals on 13 shots in Game 5, there are some fans who would rather see Brian Boucher get the call.

"I don't like to put things out before I talk to my team and talk to my players," Laviolette told the CBC. "I want to make sure I do it at the right time and when I want to do it. I reserve the right to say when and where."

Leighton, who was brilliant against the Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens in the two rounds heading into the final has been shaky at times. He’s boasting a 4.01 goals against average and a .871 save percentage against the Blackhawks and has been pulled in two games this series.

Boucher didn’t fare much better when he stepped between the pipes in Game 1 or Game 5. He allowed one goal on 12 shots in relief in the opening contest of the final then was peppered for three goals on 14 shots in Sunday’s loss.

"Whatever is best for the team and whatever is going to give us the best chance to win one hockey game," Laviolette followed up.

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**Udog** · 06-08-2010, 11:37 PM

MLB

Wednesday, June 9

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers (-180, 9.5)

It’s no secret the Mariners have the most pathetic offense in the American League. Seattle has plated 14 fewer runs that the second-worst AL lineup and has hit a total of 33 home runs – the smallest mark in the majors.

One offseason acquisition the M’s didn’t think they would have to worry about from a hitting standpoint was second baseman Chone Figgins. But Figgy has greatly underachieved this season, hitting .220 going into this series, so manager Don Wakamatsu dropped him to the nine-hole in the order after he hit in the No. 2 spot for the first 56 games.

Wakamatsu said the move wasn’t pointed at the infielder but Figgins was not happy about it after Monday’s game.

"Obviously, it's me," Figgins said. "I've been getting on base. I've been hitting the ball pretty good. Obviously, it has something to do with me. I think I've about earned enough respect as a player…I should stay where I was hitting."

Texas second baseman Ian Kinsler has been in a bit of funk himself, registering only three hits in his last 22 at-bats with no home runs or RBIs. But Rangers’ manager Ron Washington said he will stick with Kinsler batting third in the order.

"As I said earlier, I'm not bouncing him around," Washington said. "Once he gets it going, he's dangerous. It just looks like, to me, that his rhythm is off. That's all. It happens.”

Five of the seven games between these AL West foes this season have played to the under, including Monday’s 4-2 Seattle victory. The wind will be blowing in from right field again in Arlington which should help limit the runs scored in this affair.

Pick: Under

Florida Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies (-155, 6.5)

While Stephen Strasburg was the talk of Tuesday, another player made his major league debut.

Lauded Marlins rookie Mike Stanton hit seventh and started in right field in Tuesday's game against the Phillies. Stanton is the team’s most heralded phenom since Miguel Cabrera came up through the farm system in 2003.

At 20 years of age, Stanton pounded out 21 homers and 52 RBIs in 52 games with a .311 average at the Double-A level. For his minor league career, the 6-foot-5, 235-pound right-hander has averaged a home run every 11.7 at-bats.

"Michael is a guy with power who is starting to develop into a hitter," said Florida minor league hitting coordinator John Mallee.

Stanton is just young enough not to be intimidated by Roy Halladay's dominance on the mound. Look for the Fish to exact some revenge on Halladay after being humbled by a perfect game the last time they faced him.

Pick: Marlins

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins (6-2, 2.10 ERA)

The Marlins ace has been nearly untouchable in recent outings, allowing only two runs over his last five trips to the mound. Johnson has posted three shutout efforts in that span and is coming off a one-run, seven-hit showing against the Milwaukee Brewers last Thursday. The last time he faced the Phillies, Johnson was out-pitched by Philadelphia ace Roy Halladay, who had to throw a perfect game to beat Florida’s right hander. These two studs face off again Wednesday.

Johan Santana, New York Mets (4-2, 2.76 ERA)

The Mets veteran arm has been stellar in recent starts and hasn’t allowed a run in the past 15 innings of work. But those shutout efforts haven’t equaled victories for Santana, who was dealt a no decision in each of his last two games. Going back to his last five starts, the tricky southpaw has given up only three earned runs over 36.2 innings, posting 22 strikeouts but just one win in that stretch.

Slumping

Zach Duke, Pittsburgh Pirates (3-6, 5.43 ERA)

The Bucs' lefty hasn’t won a start since May 18 and has been roughed up since, serving three home runs in his most recent outing – a 6-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Duke has allowed 13 runs on 22 hits in his last two trips to the mound and might not snap this slump against the Nationals Wednesday. Duke is 1-1 with a 5.11 ERA in four career starts against Washington.

Kyle Davies, Kansas City Royals (4-4, 5.49 ERA)

Davies lasted just four innings in his last start, allowing six runs on eight hits while walking two batters. The outing before that, the Royals righty was knocked around for five runs on seven hits in seven innings of work. He is 4-5 with a 4.80 ERA in nine career starts versus Minnesota but will be taking the mound at brand new Target Field for the first time.

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

1906 - A 19-game losing streak ends for the Boston Beaneaters with a 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

1933 - Walter Johnson takes over as Cleveland manager.

1945 - Following an 8-7 win over the Phils, Brooklyn manager Leo Durocher is arrested on a complaint by a fan that Durocher slugged him while an Ebbets Field cop pinned back his arms. Charges are later dropped when the fan admits that he received $6,750 from the Dodgers for his injuries.

1961 - Ryne Duren sets an A.L. record with seven straight strikeouts against the Red Sox. He fans 11 batters in a 5-1 Angels win.

1963 - The Colt 45s beat the Giants 3-0 in the major leagues' first Sunday night game. The exception is made because of Houston's oppressive daytime heat.

1966 - Minnesota rocks Kansas City with the first five-home run inning in A.L. history. Rich Rollins, Zoilo Versalles, Tony Oliva, Don Mincher, and Harmon Killebrew connect in the seventh inning to give the Twins a 9-4 victory.

1990 - Dodger Eddie Murray homers from each side of the plate for the tenth time in his career (the second time in 1990) to tie Mickey Mantle's major-league record. The Dodgers beat the Padres 5-4 in 11 innings.

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**Udog** · 06-08-2010, 11:38 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** · 06-09-2010, 08:50 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: June 9

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Rays play host to the Jays, aces battle on the mound in Philadelphia, and the Hawks and Flyers meet in Game 6 of the Cup final.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

A full American League slate for Wednesday has the Yankees at Baltimore, Boston at Cleveland, Seattle at Texas, Kansas City at Minnesota, Detroit at the White Sox, the Angels at Oakland, and Toronto at Tampa Bay. Shaun Marcum (5-2, 2.77 ERA) is scheduled to take on David Price (8-2, 2.29 ERA) in that last matchup. Righthander Marcum was tagged with the loss when he faced the Rays in his June 2 outing, getting knocked around for five runs (four earned) on 10 hits over his 8 1-3 innings of work. Lefthander Price grabbed the win in that June 2 contest in Toronto, holding the Blue Jays to a couple of unearned runs on nine hits over his eight innings pitched that day.

Meanwhile, the National League on Wednesday offers up Pittsburgh at Washington, San Diego at the Mets, San Francisco at Cincinnati, the Cubs at Milwaukee, Houston at Colorado, Atlanta at Arizona, St. Louis at the Dodgers, and Florida at Philadelphia. The Marlins are expected to send Josh Johnson (6-2, 2.10 ERA) to the mound in that last contest, with the Phillies set to counter with Roy Halladay (8-3, 2.03 ERA). Righthander Johnson was the hard-luck loser against Philadelphia in his May 29 start, giving up just one unearned run over his seven innings pitched. Righthander Halladay was the reason for Johnson's bad luck that day - he struck out 11 in a perfect game.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

As well, the Blackhawks will be looking to wrap up the Stanley Cup final on Wednesday night when they play on the road against the Flyers in Game 6 of the series. Chicago grabbed a 3-2 series advantage with a 7-4 home win in Game 5 of the set on Sunday night as a -180 favorite. Dustin Byfuglien led the way for the Hawks on Sunday with two goals and two assists, with Brent Seabrook, Dave Bolland, Kris Versteeg, Patrick Kane, and Patrick Sharp providing the other Chicago markers. Michael Leighton was chased from the Philly net after giving up three goals on 13 shots. The Flyers opened as -125 home favorites for Wednesday, with the total at 5.5.

**Udog** · 06-09-2010, 08:51 AM

Wednesday's six-pack

The toteboard for the prop bets on Stephen Strasburg's debut
-- Nationals opened at -$164, got bet up over -$200 on three of the five sportsbooks I saw; Strasburg himself was -$139 to get the win, which he did. +$247 for a no-decision was an interesting option.

-- Strikeouts: 5.5. Wow. He had six in first three IP, finished with 14.

-- Innings pitched: 6. There would have been unrest amongst the natives had Jim Riggleman not sent him back out for 7th inning, with only 81 pitches under his belt. He struck out last seven hitters he faced.

-- Pitches thrown: 90, Wound up tossing 94. I'll say this; he looked a lot stronger in the 7th inning than he did in the 1st inning.

-- Strasburg gave up home run (+169) to Delwyn Young. He was -$200 not to allow a homer.

-- Earned runs allowed: 2.5. He gave up two in an impressive display

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Wednesday's List of 13: An unusually fun Tuesday in June......

13) Its not often an overhyped event lives up to the billing, but the game in Washington tonight went way over what was expected. Mr Strasburg was the real deal in his debut, striking out 14 with no walks. He fanned seven Pirates in a row to end an incredibly impressive first start.

12) My dad is 84; he went to lot of games at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn as a young guy. He saw young phenom Karl Spooner pitch for Brooklyn in 1954, so he was openly skeptical of all this hype. Freakin' Bob Costas mentioned Strasburg in the same sentence as Walter Johnson...........in the second inning!!!! By the end of the game, dad was quiet, which means he had a grudging, reluctant respect for the young pitcher.

11) This was Washington's third Tuesday night home game this season; the first two drew 15,037/17,098.......this game, overhyped as it was, got a crowd of 40,375. If you assume the average ticket price is $25, for the sake of math (Nationals actually have 23 different-priced tickets on single game purchases-- average price could be closer to $30), they made an extra $607,675 tonight, just at the box office.

Thats not counting parking, hats, tshirts, jerseys, beer/hot dogs or ratings on TV. Authentic jerseys sell for $275 a pop; how many #37 jerseys will they sell tomorrow? Strasburg earned his large salary Tuesday night.

10) Interesting to hear Jim Kaat/John Smoltz on MLB Network talking about pitch counts and innings limits and all that stuff. The pitch count debate has turned into a generational issue. Thought Washington coaches handled everything perfectly; 94 pitches wasn't too many or too few for a big, strong kid who was dominant in his last couple innings.

9) Ray Allen went 0-13, Kobe Bryant 10-29 in Lakers' 91-84 Game 3 win in Boston; Lakers were +14 in 27:51 that Odom played. As series goes on and teams get to know each others' moves by heart, will be interesting to see if Bryant keeps jacking up amazingly difficult shots. He did nothing in second half but jack up low percentage shots, which to over-simplify, is why he shot such a low percentage.

8) Michael Stanton went 3-5 with two infield hits in his much-heralded debut, as the Marlins lost a 10-8 softball game in Philly. Stanton batted 7th in the order in his first major league game, and scored two runs.

7) Jeff Niemann threw a 2-hit, 114-pitch shutout at the Blue Jays, the fourth time this season a guy has thrown a no-hitter, 1-hitter or 2-hitter while playing against my fantasy league team. Terrific.

6) Pelfrey-Richard hooked up in a super pitcher's duel; Ike Davis won it with a 11th-inning homer, as Mets won their ninth straight home game, a 2-1 nailbiter that had two close HR/non-HR calls, both called correctly.

5) Casey McGehee rolled a groundball single through the middle with two out in ninth inning, plating two runs as Brewers stunned Carlos Marmol and the Cubs 3-2. Marmol had drilled Rickey Weeks leading off the ninth for Milwaukee. Bitter defeat for Lou Piniella and the Wee Bears.

4) Someone explain to me how Jim Wolf can umpire a Cub-Brewer game when his brother Randy is on the Milwaukee team. I realize Wolf has lot of integrity, but why put him in that position? He shouldn't umpire if his brother is playing for either team. Thats common sense, isn't it?

3) Manny Ramirez snapped a scoreless tie with ground rule double in the 8th inning as Dodgers beat the Cardinal bullpen 1-0. Kuroda-Carpenter hooked up in yet another strong National League pitchers' duel.

2) Interesting contrast, as I look at Pirate-National box; Strasburg faced 24 hitters, struck out 14, walked none, got 18 swing/misses. Karstens faced 23 batters, didn't get a walk, strikeout or swing/miss, not one on the 72 pitches he threw. Dunn-Willingham touched him for homers in the 6th as Washington exploded to make Strasburg a winner, but Karstens hung in there too. Of the 65 batters in the entire game, only one walked.

1) There's a movie mogul named David Geffen who is worth $4.6B; he would like to own the Clippers, and then sign Lebron James. We'll see if Donald Sterling will sell to him. Tomorrow, I'm going to have the first of a two-part list of things I would do if I was worth $4.6B. Other than smile a lot, of course. Thats billion, by the way, with a B.

**Udog** · 06-09-2010, 08:52 AM

MLB
Dunkel

St. Louis at LA Dodgers
The Cardinals look to bounce back from yesterday's 1-0 loss and build on their 7-1 record in their last 8 games after scoring 2 runs or less in the previous game. St. Louis is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-105). Here are all of today's picks..

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9

Game 951-952: Pittsburgh at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Lincoln) 14.463; Washington (Lannan) 14.292
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 953-954: Florida at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Johnson) 14.999; Philadelphia (Halladay) 14.604
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-155); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+135); Under

Game 955-956: San Francisco at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 14.619; Cincinnati (Harang) 15.627
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-115); Over

Game 957-958: San Diego at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Latos) 15.996; NY Mets (Santana) 15.753
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-150); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+130); Under

Game 959-960: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Zambrano) 16.083; Milwaukee (Wolf) 15.075
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-110); Over

Game 961-962: Houston at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Paulino) 14.782; Colorado (Cook) 16.176
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Colorado (-175); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-175); Over

Game 963-964: Atlanta at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Kawakami) 15.067; Arizona (Kennedy) 15.917
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Arizona (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-115); Over

Game 965-966: St. Louis at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 16.539; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 16.394
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-115); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-105); Under

Game 967-968: NY Yankees at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 14.571; Baltimore (Tillman) 13.983
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-260); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-260); Over

Game 969-970: Boston at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 15.429; Cleveland (Masterson) 15.216
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-170); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-170); Over

Game 971-972: Toronto at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Marcum) 16.090; Tampa Bay (Price) 16.311
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-140); Under

Game 973-974: Seattle at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Snell) 15.746; Texas (Wilson) 15.630
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Texas (-190); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+170); Over

Game 975-976: Detroit at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 13.929; White Sox (Garcia) 14.403
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-115); Under

Game 977-978: Kansas City at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Davies) 15.189; Minnesota (Pavano) 17.106
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-180); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-180); Under

Game 979-980: LA Angels at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Saunders) 16.111; Oakland (Braden) 17.337
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-125); Over

**Udog** · 06-09-2010, 08:54 AM

MLB
Write-Up

Wednesday, June 9

Hot pitchers
-- Halladay is 2-0, 1.13 in his last couple starts; he is 2-0, 1.06 against the Marlins this year, throwing a perfect game against them 11 days ago. JJohnson is 3-1, 0.79 in his last five starts.
-- LHernandez has 2.33 RA in his last three home starts.
-- JSantana is 1-0, 0.98 in his last five starts. Latos is 4-1, 1.80 in his last six outings.
-- JSanchez is 2-2, 3.31 in his last five starts.
-- Paulino has 1.61 RA in his last four starts.
-- Wainwright is 3-1, 1.20 in his last four starts. Kershaw is 4-1, 2.03 in his last six starts.

-- Buchholz is 4-0, 1.32 in his last four starts.
-- Price is 5-1, 2.78 in his last eight starts. Mrcum is 5-0, 2.32 in his last seven starts.
-- Garcia won five of his last six starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Duke is 1-3, 6.14 in his last five starts.
-- Reds are 1-8 with Harang if they score less than seven runs.
-- Zambrano is 1-3, 7.61 in five starts this season. Wolf is 1-3, 5.70 in his last five starts.
-- Cook has 5.74 RA in his last three starts.
-- Kennedy is 0-1, 5.82 in his last three starts. Kawakami is 0-8, 5.34 in eleven starts this season.

-- Sabathia is 1-1, 7.00 in his last three starts. Tillman lost his first '10 start 5-2, allowing two runs in 5.2 IP.
-- Former Red Sox Masterson is 0-6, 5.16 in his last nine starts.
-- Davies is 2-3, 7.50 in his last six starts. Pavano is 1-3, 5.54 in his last four outings.
-- Porcello has 8.84 RA in his four road starts.
-- Wilson is 0-2, 9.56 in his last three starts.
-- Snell is 0-3, 5.64 in his last five starts.
-- Braden is 0-3, 4.50 in four starts since his perfect game. Saunders is 0-1, 8.44 in his last two starts.

Totals
-- Three of last four Pirate games went over the total.
-- Under is 14-4-1 in last 19 Philadelphia games.
-- Seven of last ten San Francisco road games went over the total.
-- Under is 5-1 in last six games at Citi Field.
-- Under is 7-3 in Cubs' last ten games.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten games at Coors Field.
-- Seven of last nine Arizona home games went over the total.
-- Last four games at Dodger Stadium went over the total. .

-- Over is 13-3-1 in last seventeen Cleveland games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Baltimore's last five games. Under is 10-1-2 in last 13 Bronx road contests.
-- Under is 12-3 in last fifteen games at Tropicana Field.
-- Six of last nine Texas games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight White Sox games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-5-1 in Minnesota's last 17 home games.
-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Oakland home games.

Hot teams
-- Mets won their last nine home games. Padres are 12-6 in their last 18 road games.
-- Reds are 11-5 in their last sixteen home games. Giants won nine of their last twelve games overall.
-- Rockies won eight of their last eleven home games.
-- Braves won 11 of their last 14 games. Arizona won seven of its last ten home games.
-- Dodgers won 15 of their last 20 home games

-- Red Sox won 13 of their last 17 games.
-- Bronx won seven of its last nine games.
-- Rangers are 16-6 in their last 22 home games.
-- Minnesota won its last five home games, outscoring foes 31-12.
-- Angels won nine of their last eleven games.

Cold teams
-- Nationals lost five of their last seven games. Pirates lost nine of their last eleven road games.
-- Cubs lost seven of their last ten games. Brewers lost six of nine.
-- Phillies lost 10 of their last 15 games. Marlins lost five of their last six games.
-- Astros lost 10 of last 13 games on road; they're 6-2 in last 8 overall.
-- Cardinals lost last three games, scoring seven runs.

-- Indians lost 13 of their last 16 home games.
-- Orioles lost 11 of their last 12 games.
-- Rays lost five of their last eight home games. Blue Jays lost six of their last eight road games.
-- White Sox lost six of their last eight home games. Detroit lost six of last nine away games.
-- Royals lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Mariners lost nine of their last twelve road games.
-- Oakland is 3-5 in its last eight games.

Umpires
-- Pitt-Wsh-- Underdog won four of last six Kulpa games.
-- Fla-Phil-- Underdog won six of last seven Randazzo games.
-- SF-Cin-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Darling games.
-- SD-NY-- Favorites won five of six Reynolds games.
-- Chi-Mil-- Underdogs are 4-3 in last seven Cousins games.
-- Hst-Colo-- Last three Marquez games went over the total.
-- Atl-Az-- Seven of last nine West games stayed under the total.
-- StL-LA-- Favorites won last seven Danley games.

-- NY-Balt-- Last three Davis games went over the total.
-- Bos-Clev-- Home team is 12-0 with Tichenor behind plate; the under is 4-0-1 in last five games.
-- Tor-TB-- Last five Runge games stayed under the total.
-- Sea-Tex-- Underdogs won last three Carlson games.
-- Det-CWS-- Favorites are 10-3 when O'Nora is behind the dish.
-- KC-Min-- Favorites won four of last five Hickox games.
-- LA-A's-- Five of last six Reilly games went over the total.

**Udog** · 06-09-2010, 08:56 AM

MLB

Wednesday, June 9

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games at home

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

7:05 PM
FLORIDA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Florida
Philadelphia is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Florida

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Cleveland is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland's last 12 games at home

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. NY METS
San Diego is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games on the road
San Diego is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing San Diego
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. CINCINNATI
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games

8:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 10 games when playing Seattle

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 6-12 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Detroit

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games
Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games

8:40 PM
HOUSTON vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games on the road
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 9 games

9:40 PM
ATLANTA vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

10:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Oakland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games

10:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games when playing at home against St. Louis
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing St. Louis

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**Udog** · 06-09-2010, 08:57 AM

NHL
Write-Up

Wednesday, June 9

Stanley Cup finals

Home team is 5-0 in Stanley Cup finals, with Philly allowing 3.0 gpg at home, 5.0 in Windy City. Blackhawks can win first Stanley Cup in 49 years with win here, but Philly is on six-game home win streak. Chicago is 11-3 in last 14 games overall. Flyers are 5-19 on power play in series (29:59); Chicago is now 3-13, after scoring two power play goals in Game 5. Flyers outshot Chicago 53-25 in third period of last four games. Four of five series games went over the total.

**StarDust Bum** · 06-09-2010, 12:25 PM

Pro Baseball Trend Report
PITTSBURGH (23 - 35) at WASHINGTON (28 - 31) - 7:05 PM
BRAD LINCOLN (R) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 31-78 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 56-119 (-42.3 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 30-76 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 58-101 (-27.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 20-52 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 15-8 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
HERNANDEZ is 23-18 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 53-96 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

BRAD LINCOLN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 4-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.548.
His team's record is 7-7 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-4. (+5.6 units)

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FLORIDA (28 - 31) at PHILADELPHIA (31 - 26) - 7:05 PM
JOSH JOHNSON (R) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 15-23 (-10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 199-183 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 55-52 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 29-20 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 195-178 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 39-31 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 99-82 (+22.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 12-4 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 97-94 (+21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
JOHNSON is 41-18 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 40-17 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 24-10 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 4-10 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3 (+0.1 Units) against FLORIDA this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

JOSH JOHNSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
JOHNSON is 4-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.356.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-2. (+5.7 units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HALLADAY is 2-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 0.885.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (32 - 25) at CINCINNATI (33 - 26) - 7:10 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SANCHEZ is 1-11 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 33-26 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 33-26 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 79-71 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 11-3 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 120-99 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 120-99 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 736-620 (+88.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 89-68 (+18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HARANG is 4-13 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 26-40 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 15-27 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-0 (+2.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.32 and a WHIP of 0.732.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

AARON HARANG vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HARANG is 4-6 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.325.
His team's record is 5-7 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.9 units)

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SAN DIEGO (34 - 24) at NY METS (31 - 27) - 7:10 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. JOHAN SANTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 23-9 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 23-9 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 16-5 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY METS are 15-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
NY METS are 7-0 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
SANTANA is 89-35 (+38.1 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 34-24 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-12 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 34-24 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-16 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 15-8 (+8.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-9 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SANTANA is 3-10 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. NY METS since 1997
LATOS is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SANTANA is 2-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.99 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 3-3 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (26 - 32) at MILWAUKEE (24 - 34) - 8:10 PM
CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R) vs. RANDY WOLF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-32 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 40-44 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-63 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-19 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-32 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-61 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-54 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-22 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WOLF is 29-12 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 29-12 (+13.8 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 26-8 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 74-50 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 44-21 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 74-48 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 24-34 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-16 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-34 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-43 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 47-58 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 5-2 (+2.5 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 10-8 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.287.
His team's record is 13-13 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-12. (-0.5 units)

RANDY WOLF vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WOLF is 5-7 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 7-10 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-6. (+2.3 units)

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HOUSTON (23 - 36) at COLORADO (30 - 28) - 8:40 PM
FELIPE PAULINO (R) vs. AARON COOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PAULINO is 7-21 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAULINO is 7-21 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAULINO is 5-16 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 24-11 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
COOK is 14-3 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 22-13 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 (+1.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

FELIPE PAULINO vs. COLORADO since 1997
PAULINO is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.19 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

AARON COOK vs. HOUSTON since 1997
COOK is 4-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.331.
His team's record is 5-3 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.2 units)

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ATLANTA (34 - 25) at ARIZONA (23 - 36) - 9:40 PM
KENSHIN KAWAKAMI (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 23-36 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 32-53 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 50-58 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-31 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 83-88 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 23-37 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-36 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 126-152 (-38.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 65-100 (-34.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 (+0.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

KENSHIN KAWAKAMI vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KAWAKAMI is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.79 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
KENNEDY is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (33 - 26) at LA DODGERS (35 - 24) - 10:10 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 99-64 (+22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 46-21 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 8-1 (+7.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 32-15 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 10-1 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 46-21 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 23-6 (+15.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 26-9 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 12-18 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 2-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.02 and a WHIP of 1.032.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KERSHAW is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.01 and a WHIP of 1.213.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (36 - 22) at BALTIMORE (16 - 42) - 7:05 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 142-92 (-49.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -175 or more since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 82-39 (+25.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 17-3 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 100-52 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 16-42 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 515-569 (-120.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 31-72 (-28.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 15-37 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 10-30 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-84 (-32.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 10-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 6-28 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-1 (+7.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SABATHIA is 12-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.038.
His team's record is 14-3 (+9.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-6. (+2.7 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
TILLMAN is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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BOSTON (35 - 25) at CLEVELAND (21 - 36) - 7:05 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 28-36 (-14.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-14 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BUCHHOLZ is 11-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 86-133 (-41.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 69-100 (-31.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 43-62 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-39 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-24 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 79-120 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 52-81 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 61-99 (-36.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-28 (-16.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 42-79 (-30.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MASTERSON is 7-20 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MASTERSON is 7-18 (-11.2 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
BOSTON is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 18.00 and a WHIP of 2.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (33 - 26) at TAMPA BAY (38 - 20) - 7:10 PM
SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 13-33 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 130-68 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-9 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 104-72 (+30.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 131-71 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 143-80 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 89-41 (+29.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PRICE is 12-2 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 33-26 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 46-55 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-2 (+1.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MARCUM is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. TORONTO since 1997
PRICE is 4-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.20 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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SEATTLE (23 - 35) at TEXAS (31 - 27) - 8:05 PM
IAN SNELL (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 23-35 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-47 (-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 7-19 (-14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 22-33 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 10-24 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SNELL is 2-13 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 118-102 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 173-151 (+29.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
TEXAS is 115-93 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 86-69 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 80-65 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-11 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 6-2 (+5.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

IAN SNELL vs. TEXAS since 1997
SNELL is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.542.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

C.J. WILSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WILSON is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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DETROIT (30 - 27) at CHI WHITE SOX (24 - 33) - 8:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. FREDDY GARCIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 23-43 (-17.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 79-91 (-32.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 126-144 (-39.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-10 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
DETROIT is 53-55 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-33 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 13-18 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-29 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 13-25 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-25 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PORCELLO is 0-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.57 and a WHIP of 1.460.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

FREDDY GARCIA vs. DETROIT since 1997
GARCIA is 17-6 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 21-6 (+11.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-16. (-8.4 units)

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KANSAS CITY (24 - 35) at MINNESOTA (34 - 24) - 8:10 PM
KYLE DAVIES (R) vs. CARL PAVANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 89-132 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 80-115 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIES is 3-15 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 121-71 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 62-35 (+20.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 83-60 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PAVANO is 122-100 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 61-39 (+22.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 41-43 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIES is 14-10 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 11-6 (+11.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 5-0 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-2 (+1.8 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

KYLE DAVIES vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DAVIES is 4-5 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 4-5 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+1.0 units)

CARL PAVANO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PAVANO is 5-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.98 and a WHIP of 1.466.
His team's record is 5-5 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-1. (+6.9 units)

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LA ANGELS (32 - 29) at OAKLAND (31 - 29) - 10:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. DALLAS BRADEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 119-62 (+46.7 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 30-24 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 134-98 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 41-22 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 65-52 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 22-8 (+16.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 23-11 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 41-25 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 124-90 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 48-31 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 96-64 (+26.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 112-89 (+19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 50-27 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 25-13 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 47-25 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 52-29 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 29-14 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-3 (+0.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SAUNDERS is 10-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 11-5 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-8. (-0.6 units)

DALLAS BRADEN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BRADEN is 2-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.341.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)

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