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**Udog** · 06-11-2010, 08:39 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: June 11

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Major League Baseball launches its second stage of interleague play, while the World Cup gets going in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Chasing World Cup glory . . .

The World Cup kicks off on Friday with two games on tap: South Africa vs. Mexico (10am ET), and Uruguay vs. France (2:30pm ET). The host nation is a +175 underdog against Mexico (+145) in the opening match, with the draw odds set at +225. France is then favored at EVEN odds over Uruguay (+265) in the second game of the day, with those draw odds at +225 as well. Those four teams make up Group A of the tournament, with France set as the +125 favorite to win that division. Mexico is next at +275, followed by Uruguay at +350, and then South Africa down at the bottom at +600.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

Interleague play resumes around Major League Baseball on Friday, with a schedule that includes a Bay Area matchup between the Athletics and Giants in San Francisco. Oakland is expected to send Gio Gonzalez (6-3, 3.58 ERA) to the mound for that contest, with the Giants countering with ace Tim Lincecum (5-2, 3.20 ERA). Lefthander Gonzalez beat the Twins in his last trip to the mound (two runs over seven innings), and he also beat the Giants back on May 22 (eight shutout innings). Righthander Lincecum took a no-decision in his last outing against the Pirates, surrendering three earned runs on six hits over seven innings of work in that contest, and striking out six.

Arizona hosts St. Louis in the NL-only matchup for Friday, while the rest of the interleague slate has the Mets at Baltimore, the White Sox at the Cubs, Pittsburgh at Detroit, Washington at Cleveland, Florida at Tampa Bay, Philadelphia at Boston, Kansas City at Cincinnati, Texas at Milwaukee, Atlanta at Minnesota, Toronto at Colorado, Seattle at San Diego, the Angels at the Dodgers, and Houston at the Yankees. The Astros' Brett Myers (4-3, 3.01 ERA) is set to take on New York's Andy Pettitte (7-1, 2.47 ERA) in that last matchup. Houston is 7-3 in Myers' last 10 trips to the mound, while the Yankees have picked up the win eight times in Pettitte's last 10 starts.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, there are five games on the WNBA schedule for Friday, with Atlanta at New York, Indiana at Connecticut, Tulsa at San Antonio, Washington at Chicago, and Los Angeles at Seattle. The Sparks (2-6 straight-up, 2-6 against-the-spread) have lost all four of their road games so far this season; Los Angeles edged Phoenix 92-91 at home last time out. The Storm (8-1 SU, 6-3 ATS) blasted Phoenix 97-74 in their last game; Lauren Jackson and Swin Cash each tossed in 16 points for Seattle that night.

**Udog** · 06-11-2010, 08:40 AM

Bettor's best friend: Friday's wagering tips

Line off the board

White Sox at Cubs – The uncertainty of wind speed and direction at Wrigley has kept this game’s total from being posted.

Lines to keep an eye on

Marlins at Rays – Most sportsbooks have moved the total in this game to 8.5 after opening at 9.

Royals at Reds – Cincy was released as a -170 favorite but the home squad has moved to as low as -155 on a few boards.

Rangers at Brewers – This game’s total opened at 10 but sharp money quickly dropped it to 9.5.

Braves at Twins – The total for this game has moved to 7.5 after opening at 8. Tim Hudson and Francisco Liriano will oppose each other on the mound.

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

White Sox at Cubs – A 16 mph wind is projected to blow in from right field and there is a 30 percent chance of rain in the latter stages of the game.

Braves at Twins – A 50 percent chance of rain is expected throughout the game.

Royals at Reds – A 40-50 percent chance of rain is called for as well as a 9 mph wind blowing out to center field.

Blue Jays at Rockies – The National Weather Service forecast calls for a 50 percent chance of precipitation.

Who’s hot

The Giants have played to the OVER in nine of their last 12 road games, including a 7-6 outing Thursday.

The home team is 4-0 SU and ATS in the last four Indiana-Connecticut games (WNBA). Connecticut is the home squad and laying 3.5 points Friday.

Houston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games.

Who’s not

The Cubs have dropped eight of their last 12 games.

San Antonio (WNBA) is 0-4 SU and ATS in its last four games.

The Marlins were on a four-game slide going into Thursday.

Key stat

12 – Number of wins by the Reds this season in their final at-bat – the most in the bigs. Cincinnati also has 21 come-from-behind victories which is also good for the top mark in the majors.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury likely will be sidelined until the All-Star break after it was discovered he had another fractured rib. The team’s doctor said Ellbury will “require several weeks” of rest and physical therapy before returning to action. Ellsbury led the majors in stolen bases last year with 70 but has played only nine games this season, hitting .250 with just two stolen bases.

Notable quotable

“On behalf of the Stanford Athletics Department, I would like to welcome and congratulate the University of Colorado on its inclusion to the Pacific-10 Conference. Colorado’s rich and proud athletic tradition and exceptional student-athletes make the University an ideal fit for our conference. As the landscape of intercollegiate athletics continues to evolve, I have full confidence in the leadership of Commissioner Larry Scott and the foresight of our conference presidents that they will continue to make wise and bold decisions in the best interest of the Pac-10 Conference.”

-- Stanford Athletic Director Bob Bowlsby said in a statement issued Thursday.

Tips and notes

- South Africa is the host country in this year’s World Cup and never has a host failed to get out of the group stage. The home team faces Mexico on Friday in what will be an emotional game, but based on the host country bias Mexico could be a bit undervalued in this match at -114. Analysts believe this South Africa team is the least-talented host since the U.S. in 1994. Much is being made about playing in the altitude but Mexico is actually more elevated than South Africa so they will have the advantage there.

- The Cubs traveled back from Milwaukee Thursday evening and while it’s not that long of a trip, the team has to turn around and play the White Sox in a 1:20 p.m. start Friday. To compound matters, the Cubs and Brewers played 10 innings in their series finale and Chicago used four pitchers out of the bullpen. None of the relievers went more than 1.1 innings but all threw at least 17 pitches. The White Sox hold a 37-35 edge in the Crosstown Classic and won four of the six games last season.

- Reigning NL Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum has been a shell of his former self recently. He’s 0-2 in four starts since his last winning decision on May 15 and could still be hampered by a lingering injury. Going into his start against Washington on May 26, Lincecum was dealing with a blister on his pitching hand but the Giants have not been receptive to media questions about it. There is also speculation that the blister is actually a cracked nail on Lincecum’s middle finger. San Fran’s ace has given up 17 runs in his last four starts and is -188 chalk at home Friday.

**Udog** · 06-11-2010, 08:52 AM

MLB

Friday, June 11

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Trend Report
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2:20 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Washington
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington

7:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. DETROIT
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Detroit's last 17 games at home

7:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. NY YANKEES
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 11 games at home

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. BALTIMORE
NY Mets are 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. BOSTON
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Philadelphia is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Boston is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CINCINNATI
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City

7:10 PM
FLORIDA vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Florida's last 15 games when playing Tampa Bay
Florida is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Florida
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida

8:10 PM
TEXAS vs. MILWAUKEE
Texas is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games at home

8:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. MINNESOTA
Atlanta is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

9:10 PM
TORONTO vs. COLORADO
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing Toronto
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:40 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. ARIZONA
St. Louis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Arizona
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
Arizona is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. SAN DIEGO
Seattle is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Seattle is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Seattle
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. LA DODGERS
LA Angels are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games on the road
LA Angels are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home

10:15 PM
OAKLAND vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Oakland is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of San Francisco's last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Oakland

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs (-135)

Things are not going well in the Land of Oz – Ozzie Guillen that is.

With a 26-33 record, the White Sox have publicly stated almost every member of the team is on the trading block. The squad from the Southside of Chicago has greatly underachieved this season and general manager Kenny Williams looks ready to clean house.

“Some changes need to take place. I don't know what and I don't when but some changes need to take place,” Williams said. “Things aren't happening the way that we envisioned and when they don't happen the way you envision you've got to make an adjustment.”

And it’s not just the Sox players that are in hot water. Guillen, whose tense relationship with Williams has been well documented, could find his head under the guillotine at a moment’s notice

The AL’s league leader in home runs, Paul Konerko, is being courted by teams around MLB as well as veteran catcher A.J. Pierzynski. Chicago is also listening to offers for relief pitchers Bobby Jenks, Matt Thornton, J.J. Putz and Scott Linebrink.

Trade and firing talk is never a good thing for clubhouse chemistry so don’t expect Chicago to extend its winning streak against the cross-town rival Cubs on Friday.

Pick: Cubs

Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers (-160, 8.5)

Los Angeles is beginning to heat up at this time of the year and its two baseball teams are adding fuel to the fire.

Since June 1, the Dodgers and Angels have been two of the most profitable teams in the majors. The boys in blue have gone 7-2 (+5.15 units) this month while the Halos are 7-3 (+3.57 units) and both teams have put together winning streaks of four games or more.

So how do we make a pick between two clubs playing great ball and surging to the top of their respective divisions? Well, recent history tells us the home team doesn’t hold much of an edge in this series as the visitors have taken five out of the last seven games.

But this rivalry has traditionally played tight, with the margin of victory last season being a minute 1.83 runs per game.

The Dodgers hold the best NL mark in one-run games this season at 15-6, including a 9-1 home record, and that could come in handy in what should be a close, low-scoring affair in this interleague series opener.

Pick: Under

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

R.A. Dickey, New York Mets (3-0, 3.20 ERA)

The Mets' right hander has yet to taste defeat in 2010, posting three wins and a no decision in his first four starts for New York. The knuckleball pitcher has shown a steadiness after getting into early trouble, rebounding from a rough start last Friday for a three-run, seven-hit showing through 6.1 innings of work. He’s been able to eat up innings, averaging more than six innings per start in 2010.

Ubaldo Jimenez, Colorado Rockies (11-1, 0.93 ERA)

The National League Cy Young favorite faces AL foes, the Toronto Blue Jays, in interleague play Friday. Jimenez has stayed sharp in June, going 7.0 innings and allowing just two runs on six hits in his last start. He’s won four straight outings and hasn’t been defeated since May 9. He’s never faced the Blue Jays in his MLB career, but should be a worthy foe for the best home-run hitting team in the bigs. Jimenez has given up just two dingers this season.

Slumping

Kevin Correia, San Diego Padres (5-4, 5.03 ERA)

The Padres’ righty lasted only 1.2 innings in his most recent start, giving up four earned runs on four hits while walking three batters versus the Phillies. Correia has allowed 10 earned runs in his last two trips to the mound and, outside of a shutout effort on May 26, has served up 18 runs in his last five trips to the bump, walking 14 batters in that span.

Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants (5-2, 2.30 ERA)

The two-time Cy Young winner just hasn’t been himself recently, going winless since May 15. While his most recent outing was a bit sharper, giving up three runs on six hits in a no-decision versus the Pirates, Lincecum did allow a home run for the fifth time this season. In the two starts before that, he allowed 11 earned runs for an ERA south of 8.00. He may be able to straighten himself out against the cross-bay A’s as he’s 3-0 with a 1.23 ERA in four starts versus Oakland.

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This Day in Baseball
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On June 11 in Baseball History...

1927 - During the ninth inning, the Philadelphia Athletics field a team of seven future Hall of Famers. The outfield consists of Ty Cobb in right, Al Simmons in center, and Zack Wheat in left. Jimmie Foxx is at first base, Eddie Collins is at second, and Lefty Grove pitches in relief. Cy Perkins started as catcher, but when Mickey Cochrane pinch-hit for him, seven Cooperstown-bound players were in the lineup.

1974 - Mel Stottlemyre makes his 272nd consecutive start, with no relief appearances, to set an A.L. record.

1985 - Von Hayes becomes the first major-league player ever to hit two home runs in the first inning, leading off with a home run and capping a nine-run outburst with a grand slam as the Phillies go on to rout the Mets 26-7. The 26 runs in one game are a club record and the most in the N.L. since 1944.

1988 - Yankees designated hitter Rick Rhoden hits a sacrifice fly in New York's 8-6 win over Baltimore. He is the first pitcher to start a game as a DH since the rule was adopted in 1973.

1990 - Ageless Nolan Ryan pitches his unprecedented sixth career no-hitter, striking out 14 batters in a 5-0 win over the A's. He is the first to pitch a no-hitter for three different teams, and the first to throw a no-hitter in three different decades.

1995 - Montreal's Rondell White has six hits, scores five runs, and hits for the cycle in a 13-inning 10-8 win over the Giants.

1997 - Kevin Brown pitches the first no-hitter of the season and the second no-hitter in Marlins history in a 9-0 win over the Giants in San Francisco. Brown has a perfect game going until he hits pinch-hitter Marvin Benard with a 1-2 pitch with two outs in the eighth inning. Benard is the only Giants player to reach base. San Francisco starter William Van Landingham also had a no-hitter for six innings before Charles Johnson's home run in the seventh breaks up the bid and triggers a Florida offensive explosion.

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**Udog** · 06-11-2010, 08:55 AM

WNBA

Friday, June 11

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. NEW YORK
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
INDIANA vs. CONNECTICUT
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Connecticut is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Indiana
Connecticut is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Indiana

8:00 PM
TULSA vs. SAN ANTONIO
Tulsa is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Tulsa is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHICAGO
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago's last 8 games at home

10:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. SEATTLE
Los Angeles is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Los Angeles is 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Los Angeles

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Lady Luck: Today's WNBA best bets
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Los Angeles Sparks at Seattle Storm (-9, 155)

The race in the Western Conference is heating up with the Seattle Storm leading the conference after a big win over Phoenix Sunday. However, things could get interesting if the Los Angeles Sparks can find their form.

Los Angeles grabbed a big win over the Mercury Tuesday, scoring a 92-91 win on a last-second jumper from star forward Candace Parker. That victory snapped a three-game losing skid and has the Sparks feeling confident heading into this matchup with the Storm.

"I think the difference this time was that we had the last defensive stop," Parker told reporters following the win. "We had the toughness to fight back. Every possession matters."

Los Angeles was edged by Seattle, 79-75, in an outdoor game in L.A. last weekend, pushing with the 4-point spread. The average margin of victory between these two teams has been five points over their last five meetings, outside of a lopsided 81-67 Seattle win at the start of the year. That makes Friday’s 9-point number a touch high for WNBA bettors.

Pick: Los Angeles

Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun (-3.5, 146.5)

It’s always sunny in Mohegan Sun Arena. At least for the Connecticut Sun, who are a perfect 5-0 at home this season including a 5-0 mark against the spread. The Sun recently took wins over the visiting New York Liberty and San Antonio Silver Stars, holding both opponents to just 68 points.

Connecticut sits at 5-2 on the year, second in the Eastern Conference and credits its success to its depth. The Sun had nine different players on the score sheet in Sunday’s 81-68 win over San Antonio, including 27 points off the bench.

"We have great confidence in everyone," guard Kara Lawson, who joined the team from the defunct Sacramento franchise, told TheDay.com. "It's kind of normal for me to be honest. We were kind of like that at (Sacramento). We played everybody.”

The Sun are sixth in the league in scoring and rank second in team defense, giving up only 72.4 points per game. That number gets smaller inside Mohegan Sun Arena, where opponents average just 68.2 points a visit.

Pick: Connecticut

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**Udog** · 06-11-2010, 09:00 AM

Well, guys, that's all that's up for now. I guess they're going to do their normal Friday dragging of the heels on the stuff we really need.

It's 3 minutes til 7:00, central time, and I've got to get busy. I doubt very seriously I'll have time before mid-to-late afternoon to do any more.

Man, I wish these bozos wouldn't do this every Friday and Saturday!

I'll get it in as soon as I can. Good luck today, guys!

**Udog** · 06-11-2010, 10:35 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs
The White Sox look to build on their 4-0 record in Jake Peavy's last 4 starts in Game 1 of a series. The White Sox are the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the White Sox favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+110). Here are all of today's picks..

FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Game 951-952: St. Louis at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Garcia) 15.525; Arizona (Lopez) 14.823
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-145); Over

Game 953-954: Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Peavy) 15.498; Cubs (Wells) 15.356
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-130); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+110); N/A

Game 955-956: Houston at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Myers) 15.118; NY Yankees (Pettitte) 16.049
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-290);
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-290);

Game 957-958: NY Mets at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Dickey) 14.715; Baltimore (Guthrie) 14.504
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-105); Over

Game 959-960: Washington at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Atilano) 15.617; Cleveland (Westbrook) 15.134
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+105); Over

Game 961-962: Pittsburgh at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf) 14.369; Detroit (Verlander) 13.834
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-265); 8
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+225); Under

Game 963-964: Florida at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Sanchez) 14.395; Tampa Bay (Shields) 16.193
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-175); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-175); Under

Game 965-966: Philadelphia at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Moyer) 14.977; Boston (Lackey) 15.510
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-155); 10
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-155); Under

Game 967-968: Kansas City at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Hochevar) 15.303; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 16.252
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-170); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-170); Over

Game 969-970: Atlanta at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 17.161; Minnesota (Liriano) 15.992
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+110); Under

Game 971-972: Texas at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Harden) 15.371; Milwaukee (Narveson) 15.803
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+105); Under

Game 973-974: Toronto at Colorado (9:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Romero) 14.209; Colorado (Jimenez) 15.840
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Colorado (-220); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-220); Over

Game 975-976: Seattle at San Diego (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Vargas) 14.005; San Diego (Correia) 15.034
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 7
Vegas Line: San Diego (-140); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-140); Over

Game 977-978: LA Angels at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Pineiro) 15.912; LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 17.408
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-165); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-165); Under

Game 979-980: Oakland at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Gonzalez) 15.536; San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.994
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-190); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-190); Under

**Udog** · 06-11-2010, 10:38 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Indiana at Connecticut
The Sun look to build on their 6-0 ATS record in their last 6 home games. Connecticut is the pick (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Sun favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-3). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Game 651-652: Atlanta at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 110.981; New York 115.762
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 5; 159
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2; 164
Dunkel Pick: New York (-2); Under

Game 653-654: Indiana at Connecticut (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 109.171; Connecticut 115.735
Dunkel Line & Total: Connecticut by 6 1/2; 152
Vegas Line & Total: Connecticut by 3; 147 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-3); Over

Game 655-656: Tulsa at San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 108.017; San Antonio 115.065
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 7; 155
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 159 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-5); Under

Game 657-658: Washington at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 108.369; Chicago 118.018
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 9 1/2; 153
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 4; 147
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-4); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 06-11-2010, 01:35 PM

Pro Baseball Trend Report
ST LOUIS (33 - 27) at ARIZONA (24 - 37) - 9:40 PM
JAIME GARCIA (L) vs. RODRIGO LOPEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 7-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LOPEZ is 85-76 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 24-37 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-54 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 51-59 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 22-32 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 84-89 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 24-37 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 22-37 (-18.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 40-55 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
ARIZONA is 66-101 (-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
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

RODRIGO LOPEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LOPEZ is 2-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (26 - 33) at CHICAGO CUBS (27 - 33) - 2:20 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. RANDY WELLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-33 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-29 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 5-20 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 7-13 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-33 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 573-517 (-122.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 590-582 (-108.3 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-33 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-25 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-23 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

JAKE PEAVY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
PEAVY is 3-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.304.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.1 units)

RANDY WELLS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
WELLS is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (25 - 36) at NY YANKEES (37 - 23) - 7:05 PM
BRETT MYERS (R) vs. ANDY PETTITTE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 2-14 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 83-40 (+24.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 83-32 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 72-26 (+27.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 83-32 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 101-53 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PETTITTE is 34-14 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PETTITTE is 23-8 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 8-2 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
HOUSTON is 96-88 (+19.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 91-101 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

BRETT MYERS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MYERS is 2-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (32 - 28) at BALTIMORE (17 - 43) - 7:05 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 37-70 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 37-70 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 19-53 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 8-29 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 31-48 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-43 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 3-17 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 516-570 (-119.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 16-38 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-31 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 7-29 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GUTHRIE is 8-25 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

R.A. DICKEY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DICKEY is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. NY METS since 1997
GUTHRIE is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (30 - 31) at CLEVELAND (23 - 36) - 7:05 PM
LUIS ATILANO (R) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 95-170 (-45.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 30-31 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-31 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 88-133 (-37.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 45-62 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 88-92 (-41.6 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 12-27 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 81-120 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 54-81 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 62-99 (-35.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 31-57 (-24.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

LUIS ATILANO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WESTBROOK is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (23 - 37) at DETROIT (30 - 29) - 7:05 PM
ROSS OHLENDORF (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 31-80 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 56-121 (-44.3 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 23-63 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 30-78 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 58-102 (-28.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 20-54 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 180-370 (-88.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DETROIT is 68-40 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 23-8 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 15-3 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 68-40 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 26-5 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 126-145 (-40.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 53-57 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. DETROIT since 1997
OHLENDORF is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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FLORIDA (29 - 31) at TAMPA BAY (39 - 21) - 7:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 44-14 (+21.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 131-69 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 132-72 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 144-81 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 90-41 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-8 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 200-183 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 56-52 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 18-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 129-106 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 40-31 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 32-26 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 98-94 (+23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMES SHIELDS vs. FLORIDA since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.398.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.2 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (31 - 27) at BOSTON (35 - 27) - 7:10 PM
JAMIE MOYER (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-9 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 59-26 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 67-50 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 93-77 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-26 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MOYER is 252-178 (+41.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 48-20 (+26.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 57-44 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 15-20 (-17.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+1.9 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JAMIE MOYER vs. BOSTON since 1997
MOYER is 5-10 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.95 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 7-10 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-6. (+4.5 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LACKEY is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.589.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (25 - 36) at CINCINNATI (35 - 26) - 7:10 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 90-133 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 81-116 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 35-26 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 17-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 35-26 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 25-16 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 83-77 (+16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 21-9 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARROYO is 28-15 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 16-4 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 66-65 (-37.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 243-279 (-69.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
ARROYO is 12-28 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.00 and a WHIP of 0.444.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ARROYO is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

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ATLANTA (35 - 26) at MINNESOTA (35 - 25) - 8:10 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 10-1 (+8.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
MINNESOTA is 122-72 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-10 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-11 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 84-61 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 55-28 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HUDSON is 195-113 (+40.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

TIM HUDSON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HUDSON is 6-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 1.128.
His team's record is 7-8 (-5.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.4 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (33 - 27) at MILWAUKEE (25 - 35) - 8:10 PM
RICH HARDEN (R) vs. CHRIS NARVESON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 18-42 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 120-102 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-12 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 117-93 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 88-69 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 24-11 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-35 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-18 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 10-17 (-10.2 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 25-35 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-44 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

RICH HARDEN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HARDEN is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

CHRIS NARVESON vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (34 - 27) at COLORADO (30 - 30) - 9:10 PM
RICKY ROMERO (L) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 34-27 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 17-13 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TORONTO is 15-9 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TORONTO is 29-19 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 20-13 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 16-21 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

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

RICKY ROMERO vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (23 - 37) at SAN DIEGO (35 - 25) - 10:05 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. KEVIN CORREIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 23-37 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 8-20 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 22-35 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 4-22 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 10-26 (-18.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 54-101 (-39.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 35-25 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-25 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-17 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-9 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CORREIA is 26-18 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 26-18 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 35-27 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 15-7 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 3-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
VARGAS is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.412.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CORREIA is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (33 - 30) at LA DODGERS (36 - 24) - 10:10 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PINEIRO is 0-8 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 100-64 (+23.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 135-99 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 42-23 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 66-53 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 23-9 (+16.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 24-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 203-150 (+44.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 125-91 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 77-63 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 154-115 (+23.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 97-64 (+28.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 113-90 (+19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BILLINGSLEY is 1-7 (-10.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BILLINGSLEY is 3-8 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JOEL PINEIRO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
PINEIRO is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.342.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 1-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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OAKLAND (32 - 30) at SAN FRANCISCO (32 - 27) - 10:15 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 4-14 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 120-101 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 71-40 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 120-101 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-24 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 169-102 (+42.4 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-42 (+15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 11-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-25 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 78-76 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LINCECUM is 3-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 06-11-2010, 01:38 PM

WNBA Basketball Trend Report
ATLANTA (7 - 2) at NEW YORK (3 - 4) - 6/11/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (5 - 3) at CONNECTICUT (5 - 2) - 6/11/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 68-101 ATS (-43.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
INDIANA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 77-106 ATS (-39.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
INDIANA is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) in June games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 4-3 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 4-3 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TULSA (3 - 4) at SAN ANTONIO (2 - 5) - 6/11/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-4 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-4 straight up against TULSA 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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WASHINGTON (4 - 4) at CHICAGO (4 - 5) - 6/11/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 182-228 ATS (-68.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 109-144 ATS (-49.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 30-51 ATS (-26.1 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 113-148 ATS (-49.8 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 112-145 ATS (-47.5 Units) after a division game since 1997.
CHICAGO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOS ANGELES (2 - 6) at SEATTLE (8 - 1) - 6/11/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 32-13 ATS (+17.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 10-4 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 8-7 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**Udog** · 06-11-2010, 02:08 PM

What a guy! Thanks, Bum!

**Udog** · 06-11-2010, 02:08 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, 6/11/2010

ST LOUIS at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
GARCIA: 8-0 UNDER in night games
LOPEZ: ARIZONA 18-37 after 4 or more consecutive home games

CHI WHITE SOX at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET
PEAVY: CHI WHITE SOX 16-4 after a game where they stranded 3 or less runners on base
WELLS: CHICAGO CUBS 17-25 against right-handed starters

HOUSTON at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
MYERS: HOUSTON 2-14 in road games when playing on Friday
PETTITTE: 23-8 TSR in night games

NY METS at BALTIMORE, 7:05 PM ET
DICKEY: NY METS 12-4 with a struggling bullpen whose WHIP is over 1.750 the last 10 games
GUTHRIE: BALTIMORE 3-17 when the total is 8 to 8.5

WASHINGTON at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
ATILANO: WASHINGTON 9-1 UNDER after 5 or more consecutive home games
WESTBROOK: CLEVELAND 1-8 in home games after scoring 7 runs or more 2 straight games

PITTSBURGH at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
OHLENDORF: PITTSBURGH 7-33 in road games after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

VERLANDER: DETROIT 15-3in home games in an inter-league game
FLORIDA at TAMPA BAY, 7:10 PM ET
SANCHEZ: 12-1 UNDER in road games

SHIELDS: TAMPA BAY 13-3 UNDER after allowing 3 runs or less 3 straight games
PHILADELPHIA at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
MOYER: 25-8 TSR in road games after giving up <=2 earned runs in his last 2 outings
LACKEY: BOSTON 35-44 after 3 or more consecutive road games

KANSAS CITY at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
HOCHEVAR: KANSAS CITY 8-0 UNDER in road games in an inter-league game
ARROYO: 20-8 UNDER in night games

ATLANTA at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
HUDSON: ATLANTA 15-34 in road games after a win by 4 runs or more
LIRIANO: MINNESOTA 13-2 at home with a money line of -100 to -150

TEXAS at MILWAUKEE, 8:10 PM ET
HARDEN: TEXAS 23-12 when playing on Friday
NARVESON: MILWAUKEE 1-7 in home games after 2 or more consecutive overs

TORONTO at COLORADO, 9:10 PM ET
ROMERO: TORONTO 7-23 in road games after 3 consecutive game versus a division rival
JIMENEZ: 16-1 TSR as a favorite of -150 or more

SEATTLE at SAN DIEGO, 10:05 PM ET
VARGAS: SEATTLE 0-10 after allowing 12 runs or more
CORREIA: SAN DIEGO 9-2 after 2 straight games with 1 or less extra base hits

LA ANGELS at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
PINEIRO: LA ANGELS 15-3 in road games after 6 consecutive games versus division rivals
BILLINGSLEY: 1-7 TSR as a home favorite of -150 to -175

OAKLAND at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
GONZALEZ: OAKLAND is 39-21 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive unders
LINCECUM: SAN FRANCISCO 3-13 after 3 straight games where they committed no errors

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**The Orange Chef** · 06-11-2010, 02:44 PM

crap i need to bet this:
JIMENEZ: 16-1 TSR as a favorite of -150 or more

**StarDust Bum** · 06-11-2010, 03:48 PM

Top MLB Interleague Weekend Power Trends 6/11-6/13

The second batch of interleague games in Major League Baseball is on tap for this weekend, and as usual, there are some great regional, and even inter-city rivalries highlighting the slate. Unlike recent seasons, the National League proved more than competitive the first time around against its counterparts from the Junior Circuit, winning 22 of the 42 games. This weekend’s games should prove whether or not that was simply a fluke, or if the N.L. truly is closing the gap. Let’s take a look at some of the best matchups, including 3-game sets in Chicago, Tampa, Boston, and Minnesota, while also revealing this weekend’s list of Top ******* Power Trends to consider.

While neither of the teams in Chicago have gotten off to good starts in 2010, when the Sox and Cubs go head-to-head, it is always intense. The South Siders are 7-games under .500 while their neighbors to the north, the Cubs are 6-games below the median. The White Sox are embarking on a 3-stop road trip and come in as winners in three of their last four games overall. They are 7-5 against the Cubs over the last three years, but the latter are 4-2 at home during that stretch. The Cubs open a lengthy homestand in this set.

One of the more interesting series’ of the weekend is in Tampa, where the Rays host the Marlins. Florida has been one of the few N.L. teams that has actually fared well in interleague play since its inception, but still, they will be looking to snap a 2-10 skid against the Rays. Tampa Bay remains the league’s best team at this point, 18-games over .500 and leading the Yankees by 2-games in the A.L. East.

In Boston, the Phillies and Red Sox renew their emerging rivalry. Boston took two of three games in Philly two weeks back. There are distinct trends in interleague play converging on this series, with Phiilies’ manager Charlie Manuel owning an ugly 24-41 mark vs. A.L. East teams, and Sox skipper Terry Francona boasting a 43-17 record against the N.L. East clubs.

At new Target Field in Minneapolis, a pair of division leaders will get together for three games when the Braves visit the Twins. Surging Atlanta has taken control of the N.L. East Division with a huge run since early May. Ironically, they have cooled off of late, going just 3-4 in their L7 games despite pounding out over 11 hits per game during the stretch. The Twins have been one of the league’s best teams at home this year, going 20-10 while hitting .291 as a club, much of the reason for the comfy 4.5-game lead in the A.L. Central. Minnesota has also been great in interleague play, 28-11 for +16.8 units over the last three seasons.

There are also big series’ out west between the A’s and Giants, as well as the Dodgers and Angels, a series which is covered fully in the ******* MLB Series Betting regular feature.

Now, here’s a look at some of the Top ******* Power Trends you’ll want to utilize in your weekend wagering, including several focusing on interleague performance.

ST LOUIS at ARIZONA

ARIZONA is 11-3 OVER (+7.9 Units) when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%) this season. The average score was ARIZONA 6.1, OPPONENT 5.2 - (Rating = 1*)

CHI WHITE SOX at CHICAGO CUBS

CHICAGO CUBS are 10-20 (-19.3 Units) against the money line vs. teams outscored by opp by 0.5 or more runs/game this season. The average score was CHICAGO CUBS 4.1, OPPONENT 4.7 - (Rating = 3*)

HOUSTON at NY YANKEES

NY YANKEES are 9-0 UNDER (+9.0 Units) in home games vs. NL teams allowing 4.8 or more runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. The average score was NY YANKEES 2.7, OPPONENT 3.9 - (Rating = 1*)

NY METS at BALTIMORE

NY METS are 18-5 UNDER (+12.3 Units) when playing against a terrible team (Win Pct. <=38%) over the last 2 seasons. The average score was NY METS 3.9, OPPONENT 3.5 - (Rating = 2*)

WASHINGTON at CLEVELAND

WASHINGTON is 17-6 UNDER (+9.9 Units) vs. a poor bullpen whose ERA is 4.50 or worse this season. The average score was WASHINGTON 4.0, OPPONENT 3.9 - (Rating = 1*)

PITTSBURGH at DETROIT

DETROIT is 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games vs. NL teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. The average score was DETROIT 6.2, OPPONENT 3.7 - (Rating = 1*)

FLORIDA at TAMPA BAY

FLORIDA is 13-4 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 62%) over the last 3 seasons. The average score was FLORIDA 5.1, OPPONENT 3.8 - (Rating = 2*)

PHILADELPHIA at BOSTON

PHILADELPHIA is 18-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games vs. a poor bullpen whose ERA is 4.50 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was PHILADELPHIA 5.4, OPPONENT 4.5 - (Rating = 1*)

KANSAS CITY at CINCINNATI

CINCINNATI is 14-3 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 38% to 46%) this season. The average score was CINCINNATI 5.2, OPPONENT 3.0 - (Rating = 2*)

ATLANTA at MINNESOTA

MINNESOTA is 39-25 (+19.7 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.8 or more runs/game on the season since 1997. The average score was MINNESOTA 5.5, OPPONENT 4.2 - (Rating = 0*)

TEXAS at MILWAUKEE

TEXAS is 27-9 (+17.7 Units) against the money line vs. a poor bullpen whose WHIP is 1.550 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was TEXAS 6.1, OPPONENT 4.3 - (Rating = 2*)

TORONTO at COLORADO

COLORADO is 51-28 UNDER (+20.6 Units) vs. AL teams allowing 4.7 or less runs/game on the season since 1997. The average score was COLORADO 4.4, OPPONENT 5.0 - (Rating = 1*)

SEATTLE at SAN DIEGO

SEATTLE is 30-15 UNDER (+12.9 Units) vs. a very good bullpen whose ERA is 3.33 or better over the last 3 seasons. The average score was SEATTLE 3.8, OPPONENT 3.8 - (Rating = 0*)

LA ANGELS at LA DODGERS

LA ANGELS are 8-1 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games against NL West opponents over the last 2 seasons. The average score was LA ANGELS 7.1, OPPONENT 4.0 - (Rating = 1*)

OAKLAND at SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO is 68-44 UNDER (+17.2 Units) vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game over the last 2 seasons. The average score was SAN FRANCISCO 4.1, OPPONENT 3.5 - (Rating = 1*)

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