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**Udog** · 07-09-2010, 11:35 PM

Bettor's best friend: Saturday's wagering tips

Lines to keep an eye on

Twins at Tigers – The home squad opened as a -140 favorite but a few markets have moved that moneyline up to -155.

Royals at White Sox – Chicago is on fire once again and surfaced as a -180 favorite in this contest. Some shops have moved the moneyline to an even -200.

Orioles at Rangers – After Texas traded for Cliff Lee the team opened as a -225 favorite in this game but some boards are offering as high as -250 now.

Angels at Athletics – The total for this game has dropped to 8.5 after opening at 9.

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

Orioles at Rangers – The forecast calls for a 40 percent chance of rain throughout the game. Game 2 of the series was delayed Friday night because of rain.

Reds at Phillies – A 50-60 percent chance of precipitation is in the forecast.

Giants at Nationals – The National Weather Service projects a 40-60 percent chance of rain.

Braves at Mets – A 60 percent chance of precipitation is in the forecast throughout the game.

Who’s hot

Going into Friday, the White Sox had won five games in a row.

The home team has won eight of the last 10 meetings in the Hamilton-Calgary series (CFL).

Spokane (AFL) has won eight consecutive games.

Who’s not

The Angels and Mariners had both dropped four straight games heading into Friday.

Bossier (AFL) is 0-4 ATS in its last four games, getting outscored by a margin of 24.0 ppg.

Saskatchewan (CFL) is 1-6 ATS in its last seven games versus British Columbia.

Key stat

4 – The number of wins any pitcher on the Baltimore roster has yet to achieve. If no Orioles pitcher gets to four wins before the All-Star break it would be the first team in MLB history to do so.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau is day-to-day with a minor concussion. Morneau took a knee to the head while sliding at second base in Wednesday's game. A former MVP, he is batting .345 with 18 homers and 56 RBIs this season. Bettors will want to check the Twins lineup before placing a wager to see if Morneau will be available.

Notable quotable

"Do I think LeBron James as he leaves Cleveland will become the most hated man in Cleveland, more hated than Art Modell?. Nonsense. Nonsense. I don't think there's any basis for it. Maybe we can each take 10 foul shots. Whoever comes in second would be the most hated. I'm being sarcastic."

-- NFL owner Art Modell, who moved the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore in 1996.

Tips and notes

- The average goals scored in third-place World Cup matches since 1974 is 3.875. No match during those eight tournament games saw fewer than three goals scored. The total for the Uruguay-Spain match on Saturday sits at 2.5 (-133) so if you like historic trends the OVER would be the play. A lack of motivation in the consolation game could equate to less defense being played. Also, teams tend to play a lot of reserves in these situations and those guys are going to go all out. Top striker Suarez is also in for Uruguay and he may have something to prove.

- The Chicago Rush (AFL) are going to be a few men short in their game Saturday versus Arizona. The UFL collected the team’s top wide receiver, Sammie Parker, because he was under contract and Chicago’s starting fullback, Robert Boss, left the team this week to go coach at his alma mater. The Rush’s No. 2 and 3 wideouts are on injured reserve. Arizona has won six of its last seven games while going 6-1 ATS in that stretch. The spread for this game has moved from Arizona +4 down to +2.

- Here are a few key numbers for MLB totals bettors. Arizona’s Chase Field produces the most runs per game at 11.2 while Safeco Field (Seattle) yields the least at 7.1 rpg. The Rangers and Yankees are the highest-scoring teams at home (6.2 rpg) while the Pirates plate the fewest runners at home with a 3.4 rpg average. Road teams are least productive in San Francisco and New York (Mets) where they average only 3.0 runs per outing at AT&T Park and Citi Field.

**Udog** · 07-09-2010, 11:37 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, July 10

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ATLANTA (50 - 35) at NY METS (47 - 38) - 4:10 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 47-38 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 7-1 (+6.8 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
NY METS are 29-14 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 47-38 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 33-28 (+4.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PELFREY is 13-4 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 13-4 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 17-9 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 50-35 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 107-66 (+27.2 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 50-35 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 36-22 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 4-1 (+3.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. NY METS since 1997
HUDSON is 10-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.248.
His team's record is 11-5 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-9. (-2.8 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PELFREY is 4-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.515.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (-0.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (38 - 48) at LA DODGERS (47 - 38) - 4:10 PM
TOM GORZELANNY (L) vs. JOHN ELY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-48 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 118-139 (-42.7 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 20-25 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-48 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-33 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 28-11 (+12.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 3-9 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

TOM GORZELANNY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GORZELANNY is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.16 and a WHIP of 1.412.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

JOHN ELY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ELY is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 0.819.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (45 - 40) at WASHINGTON (38 - 48) - 7:05 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. CRAIG STAMMEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 133-114 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 132-112 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 744-629 (+87.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 98-81 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-43 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-24 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 62-106 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 38-82 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-2 (+0.3 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

CRAIG STAMMEN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
STAMMEN is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (49 - 38) at PHILADELPHIA (44 - 40) - 7:05 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 49-38 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 60-62 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 49-38 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 33-24 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 33-26 (+7.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-13 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-7 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-34 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

ROY HALLADAY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HALLADAY is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.37 and a WHIP of 1.588.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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ST LOUIS (45 - 40) at HOUSTON (35 - 51) - 7:05 PM
JEFF SUPPAN (R) vs. BRETT MYERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 45-40 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 18-25 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 43-39 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 10-18 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 18-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 40-39 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-28 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
MYERS is 40-53 (-28.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-2 (+6.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SUPPAN is 4-8 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.53 and a WHIP of 1.440.
His team's record is 9-10 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-7. (+4.0 units)

BRETT MYERS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MYERS is 5-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.83 and a WHIP of 1.520.
His team's record is 9-4 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+2.6 units)

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PITTSBURGH (30 - 55) at MILWAUKEE (37 - 49) - 7:10 PM
JEFF KARSTENS (R) vs. DAVE BUSH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 43-78 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-30 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 92-154 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 6-31 (-21.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 11-35 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 11-35 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 22-61 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 17-42 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-49 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-26 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-23 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 37-49 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 10-17 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-13 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-3 (+0.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

JEFF KARSTENS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KARSTENS is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

DAVE BUSH vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BUSH is 4-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.128.
His team's record is 7-5 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.6 units)

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SAN DIEGO (50 - 35) at COLORADO (47 - 38) - 8:10 PM
WADE LEBLANC (L) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 21-5 (+13.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 30-18 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 50-35 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 9-4 (+8.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-16 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-16 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 48-34 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 34-24 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 33-26 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-15 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 82-96 (-26.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-3 (+2.8 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

WADE LEBLANC vs. COLORADO since 1997
LEBLANC is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.42 and a WHIP of 1.309.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HAMMEL is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.547.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

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FLORIDA (40 - 45) at ARIZONA (33 - 53) - 8:10 PM
NATE ROBERTSON (L) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 24-35 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 211-197 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 63-58 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 65-61 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
FLORIDA is 59-56 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 46-37 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 33-53 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 56-67 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-52 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 22-43 (-24.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 7-20 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against FLORIDA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

NATE ROBERTSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ROBERTSON is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.540.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (49 - 36) at TORONTO (43 - 43) - 1:07 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. BRANDON MORROW (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 26-29 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 27-13 (+13.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 36-29 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-1 (+4.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
LACKEY is 4-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.147.
His team's record is 6-6 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-1.0 units)

BRANDON MORROW vs. BOSTON since 1997
MORROW is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 10.56 and a WHIP of 2.216.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.2 units)

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MINNESOTA (45 - 40) at DETROIT (46 - 37) - 7:05 PM
NICK BLACKBURN (R) vs. JEREMY BONDERMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BLACKBURN is 14-31 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BLACKBURN is 13-29 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BLACKBURN is 2-15 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 30-12 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 30-12 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 34-18 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 65-37 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 91-70 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 42-35 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 80-95 (-34.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 136-151 (-36.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-3 (+2.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. DETROIT since 1997
BLACKBURN is 4-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.7 units)

JEREMY BONDERMAN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BONDERMAN is 4-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.48 and a WHIP of 1.609.
His team's record is 6-9 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.7 units)

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KANSAS CITY (39 - 46) at CHI WHITE SOX (46 - 38) - 7:05 PM
BRIAN BANNISTER (R) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 9-30 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-38 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 13-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-11 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 202-163 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FLOYD is 28-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 28-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 42-44 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 5-4 (+1.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BANNISTER is 4-6 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 7.97 and a WHIP of 1.692.
His team's record is 6-9 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-4. (+4.8 units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
FLOYD is 2-7 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 2-8 (-7.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (33 - 52) at TAMPA BAY (52 - 33) - 7:10 PM
AARON LAFFEY (L) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 98-149 (-41.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 62-93 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 70-110 (-37.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 50-90 (-30.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 82-75 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in home games in July games since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 27-8 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.

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

AARON LAFFEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
LAFFEY is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MATT GARZA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GARZA is 1-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.59 and a WHIP of 1.595.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)

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BALTIMORE (26 - 59) at TEXAS (50 - 35) - 8:05 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. MATT HARRISON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 26-59 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 10-34 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-54 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-44 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 47-90 (-35.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 11-41 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 137-110 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 134-101 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 102-77 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 93-70 (+19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 39-15 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-2 (+0.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
TILLMAN is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MATT HARRISON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HARRISON is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (46 - 42) at OAKLAND (41 - 45) - 9:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. BEN SHEETS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 148-111 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 71-58 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 40-19 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 42-26 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 138-103 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 80-66 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 163-123 (+23.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 66-37 (+19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 18-6 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
KAZMIR is 13-2 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 22-35 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 55-90 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SHEETS is 25-40 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-4 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KAZMIR is 9-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.85 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 10-5 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.8 units)

BEN SHEETS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SHEETS is 0-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.6 units)

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NY YANKEES (54 - 31) at SEATTLE (34 - 51) - 10:10 PM
JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-2 (+1.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 4-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.37 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.61 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.3 units)

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**Udog** · 07-09-2010, 11:41 PM

MLB

Saturday, July 10

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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New York Yankees at Seattle Mariners (-105, 7)

The Yankees didn’t land ace pitcher Cliff Lee, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t going to keep rattling off victories.

New York has put together two come-from-behind wins the last couple of games to extend its winning streak to six. Even when the Yanks aren’t converting with runners in scoring position, they are still finding ways to come out on top.

"We have confidence we're going to come up with a big hit, but we left a lot of guys on base," Alex Rodriguez said after his team went 1-for-11 with RISP in a 3-1 win over Seattle on Thursday. "We're just thinking of one opportunity to win the game."

If Brian Cashman could have pulled Lee out of his magic hat wearing pinstripes, the Yankees could have been just handed the Commissioner’s Trophy. But even without the game’s top lefty, New York is still head and shoulders above every team and will have no trouble working over King Felix and a pathetic Mariners offense Saturday.

Pick: Yankees

Florida Marlins at Arizona Diamondbacks (-135, 10.5)

It’s not every day that a decision in one sport affects players in another, but when it involves the name LeBron James nobody is left emotionless.

Minutes before the first pitch of the Marlins-Diamondbacks game Thursday night, shortstop Hanley Ramirez help up a sign to the camera that read “Welcome LeBron.” Ramirez had a big, cheesy grin on his face and was giving the thumbs up.

"It's going to be big. It's going to be huge," manager Edwin Rodriguez said. "Not only in Miami, but the whole area. Everybody knows who LeBron is. The good athletes, no matter the sport.”

We're just guessing the vibes of ecstasy the city of Miami is exuding right now will carry over into the Marlins' clubhouse. Call it a hunch, take it or leave it.

Pick: Marlins

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners (6-5, 3.01 ERA)

After struggling at the start of the year, the Mariners' ace is trying to head into the break on a high note. Hernandez is undefeated in his last five trips to the bump, posting a 3-0 record and giving up just seven runs over 42.2 innings of work. His most recent start lasted seven innings, in which he allowed two runs on six hits for a no decision in a 6-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals.

Gavin Floyd, Chicago White Sox (4-7, 4.43 ERA)

Floyd is another arm who got off to a slow start but has come around in his recent appearances. The ChiSox’s righty is 2-0 in his last four stars and has allowed only six earned runs over his last six trips to the mound. Floyd has won back-to-back starts for Chicago, recently giving up only one run on seven hits for a 9-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Slumping

Scott Kazmir, Los Angeles Angels (7-8, 5.98 ERA)

The Halos southpaw has dropped three starts in a row, serving up a total of 17 earned runs while lasting only 14.1 innings during that span. He has a strikeout-to-walk count of 9-to-9 over those three starts, most recently walking five batters and giving up seven runs – including three home runs – in a 9-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox Monday. Kazmir is blaming his lackluster slider for those poor showings.

Returning

Matt Harrison. Texas Rangers (1-1, 4.47 ERA)

Harrison gets a crack at the Rangers’ fifth starter spot this weekend. He was brought up from Triple-A Oklahoma City and has made six big-league starts this season. In his last minor league start, the left-hander gave up three earned runs on nine hits in just under five innings of work Monday. His most recent MLB appearance was two innings of relief in which Harrison gave up one hit and walked a batter on June 27.

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This Day in Baseball
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On July 10 in Baseball History...

1919 - Cleveland manager Lee Fohl brings in little-used southpaw Fritz Coumbe to pitch to Babe Ruth with the bases loaded and a 7-4 lead in the ninth inning. Ruth's subsequent grand slam gives Boston an 8-7 win and gives the Indians a new manager. Center fielder Tris Speaker brings the Tribe home in second place and stays as skipper for seven years.

1920 - After banging out 11 straight hits, Tris Speaker is stopped by Tom Zachary of Washington. It's the record until Pinky Higgins of the Red Sox racks up 12 in a row in 1938.

1932 - To save train fare for the single-date appearance, Connie Mack takes along just two A's pitchers to Cleveland. Lew Krausse the A's starting pitcher, gives up four hits in the first inning and his replacement, Eddie Rommel pitches 17 innings in relief, giving up a record 29 hits, but wins 18-17. Cleveland's Johnny Burnett sets a major-league record by collecting nine hits in 11 at bats, while the A's Jimmie Foxx strokes six hits, including three home runs for a record-tying 16 total bases.

1934 - The second annual All-Star Game produces Carl Hubbell's amazing feat of striking out five future Hall of Famers in a row. After two batters reach in the first, he strikes out Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Jimmie Foxx. He adds Al Simmons and Joe Cronin to start the second. He leaves with the N.L. ahead 4-0, but the A.L. rallies for a 9-7 victory.

1936 - Philadelphia's Chuck Klein hits four home runs in five at bats in a ten-inning game at Forbes Field. His final home run beats the Pirates, 9-6.

1945 - The All-Star Game at Fenway Park is canceled because of travel restrictions enforced by World War II.

1951 - Exploding for four home runs, the N.L. trounces the A.L. 8-3 at the annual All-Star Game at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. Pittsburgh slugger Ralph Kiner hits a home run for the third year in a row.

1956 - In the All-Star Game, Ken Boyer of the Cardinals makes three sparkling plays at third base and gets three hits as the N.L. defeats the A.L. 7-3. Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, and Stan Musial all homer. Mays' pinch-hit two-run home run off Whitey Ford is his seventh straight hit against the Yankee lefty.

1962 - Roberto Clemente has three hits as the N.L. wins 3-1 in the first of two All-Star Games of 1962 at Washington's D.C. Stadium.

1964 - Jesus Alou gets six hits against six different pitchers as the Giants beat the Cubs 10-3.

1968 - The N.L. announces plans to break into two divisions for 1969. The Eastern Division will feature New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Chicago, and St. Louis. In the Western will be Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Cincinnati, San Diego, and Atlanta.

1982 - Rangers slugger Larry Parrish hits his third grand slam of the week in a 6-5 win over the Tigers, tying the major-league record set by Detroit's Jim Northrup in 1968. Parrish also hit grand slams July 4 against Oakland and July 7 against Boston.

1984 - On the 50th anniversary of Carl Hubbell's legendary five consecutive strikeouts in the 1934 All-Star Game, N.L. pitchers Fernando Valenzuela and Dwight Gooden combine to fan six batters in a row for a new All-Star Game record in the N.L.'s 3-1 triumph. After Valenzuela whiffs Dave Winfield, Reggie Jackson, and George Brett in the fourth inning, Gooden, the youngest All-Star ever at age 19, fans Lance Parrish, Chet Lemon, and Alvin Davis in the fifth.

1997 - Hideki Irabu wins his much-anticipated major league debut, striking out nine in 6 2/3 innings as the Yankees defeat Detroit 10-3. The Japanese-born pitcher receives a standing ovation from the sellout crowd of 51,901 at Yankee Stadium.

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**Udog** · 07-09-2010, 11:44 PM

CFL
Dunkel

SATURDAY, JULY 10

Game 403-404: Calgary at Hamilton (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 110.713; Hamilton 114.623
Dunkel Line: Hamilton by 4; 56
Vegas Line: Hamilton by 2; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (-2); Over

Game 405-406: Saskatchewan at BC (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 110.323; BC 115.402
Dunkel Line: BC by 5; 51
Vegas Line: BC by 2 1/2; 54
Dunkel Pick: BC (-2 1/2); Under

SUNDAY, JULY 11

Game 407-408: Montreal at Edmonton (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 114.323; Edmonton 111.249
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 3; 55
Vegas Line: Montreal by 5 1/2; 54
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+5 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 07-09-2010, 11:45 PM

CFL
Long Sheet

Saturday, July 10

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CALGARY (1 - 0) at HAMILTON (0 - 1) - 7/10/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAMILTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a loss against a division rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 2-2 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 3-1 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SASKATCHEWAN (1 - 0) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (1 - 0) - 7/10/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 139-104 ATS (+24.6 Units) in all games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 139-104 ATS (+24.6 Units) in all lined games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 93-56 ATS (+31.4 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games versus division opponents since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 126-94 ATS (+22.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 39-18 ATS (+19.2 Units) in July games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-3 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-3 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, July 11

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MONTREAL (0 - 1) at EDMONTON (0 - 1) - 7/11/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 3-2 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 3-2 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 07-09-2010, 11:46 PM

CFL

Saturday, July 10

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Trend Report
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Saturday, July 10

1:00 PM
CALGARY vs. HAMILTON
Calgary is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Calgary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Hamilton's last 7 games
Hamilton is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

10:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of British Columbia's last 5 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan
British Columbia is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan

Sunday, July 11

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. EDMONTON
Montreal is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing Montreal

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Canadian Bacon: Week 2 Analysis and Picks
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Saturday

Calgary Stampeders at Hamilton Tiger Cats (-2, 50.5)

The Stampeders were far from impressive last week against the worst team in the CFL. Sure, Henry Burris completed 27 of 40 pass attempts for 320 yards but he didn’t throw a single TD pass, got sacked twice and was intercepted once. Calgary better get into gear because the Tiger Cats will prove much more of a challenge than the Argos.

Kevin Glenn handled most of the plays under center for the Tiger Cats and finished 15 of 30 on pass attempts for 197 yards and a TD. Hamilton’s special teams produced a 93-yard kickoff return for a score last week and should a difference maker again.

Expect a great game from Hamilton kicker Sandro DeAngelis who will find extra motivation against his former team. Hamilton also showed promise on defense with four sacks and a couple of turnovers. Of course the unit ended up collapsing and allowed 502 yards to the Bombers. This will be a close one, but give the advantage to the home team.

Pick: Hamilton

Saskatchewan Roughriders at British Columbia Lions (-2.5, 53)

Can the Green Riders regroup after a thrilling roller-coaster ride that gave them a 54-51 double overtime win against the Grey Cup defending champs to kickoff the 2010 season? Lions QB Casey Printers has a history of success against Saskatchewan, but Riders quarterback Darian Durant was almost perfect in last week against the Alouettes.

It will all come down to which defense will play the best. One thing seems for sure, Durant, who was 30 in 44 for 478 yards and 5 TDs against Montreal, won’t have as much fun against the Lions secondary.

Pick: Under

Sunday

Montreal Alouettes vs Edmonton Eskimos (+5.5, 53)

Ricky Ray must play better in Week 2 if the Eskimos have a chance to win against a Montreal team that can and will put lots of points. Ray will have a chance to redeem himself.

Montreal’s stop unit showed some serious weaknesses since the departure to B.C. of DT Kerone Williams and CB Davis Sanchez, along with the injuries to LB Diamond Ferri and CB Mark Estelle.

The Alouettes have been hit by a scorching heat wave in Montreal this week that could have affected some players and certainly did change the pace of practices. Many players complained of heat and fatigue in the second half of their season opener in Regina.

Even if Ray connects at will with Fred Stamps and Kelly Campbell, and Calvin McCarthy runs the ball at will, the Eskimos D will need to prevent Calvillo’s bombing squad to do as they please on the field.

The Alouettes will try to take advantage of rookie safety Saleem Borhot (replacing Jason Nugent out with a hamstring injury) who will make his first career start on Sunday.

Although they lost to B.C. in Week 1, Edmonton’s defense limited the Lions to a single touchdown and forced them to score six field goals.

Pick: Edmonton

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**Udog** · 07-09-2010, 11:47 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** · 07-10-2010, 09:35 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: July 10

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Mets play host to the Braves, the WNBA stages its All-Star Game, and the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series race at Chicagoland.

Chasing the World Cup . . .

The World Cup offers up its Third Place Game in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, with Uruguay battling Germany. The Germans fell 1-0 to Spain in the tournament semifinals on Wednesday, and they're listed as the -140 favorites for the Third Place Game, with Uruguay at +350, and the draw odds at +275. The total for the contest sits at 2.5 goals. Uruguay went up against the Netherlands in their semifinal matchup and were beat 3-2.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Saturday has Boston at Toronto, Minnesota at Detroit, Kansas City at the White Sox, Cleveland at Tampa Bay, Baltimore at Texas, the Yankees at Seattle, and the Angels at Oakland. Los Angeles is expected to send Scott Kazmir (7-8, 5.98 ERA) to the mound in that last matchup, while the Athletics counter with Ben Sheets (3-8, 4.89 ERA). Lefthander Kazmir has been tagged with the loss in each of his last three starts, giving up seven runs over 6 1-3 innings against the White Sox last time out. Righthander Sheets was beaten by the Yankees in his last trip to the mound, surrendering three runs on eight hits over 7 1-3 innings of work in that contest.

Over on the National League schedule for Saturday it'll be the Cubs at the Dodgers, San Francisco at Washington, St. Louis at Houston, Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, San Diego at Colorado, Florida at Arizona, and Atlanta at the Mets. The Braves are slated to send Tim Hudson (8-4, 2.44 ERA) to the mound on Saturday, with New York going with Mike Pelfrey (10-3, 3.39 ERA). Righthander Hudson was a hard-luck loser against the Marlins in his most recent trip to the mound, allowing three runs on six hits over his eight innings of work. Righthander Pelfrey is coming off an ugly outing against the Reds in which he was knocked around for seven runs on nine hits in his 4 2-3 innings pitched.

Roaring around the track . . .

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will take the track on a Saturday night for a second straight week, competing in the LifeLock.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Jeff Gordon and Kevin Harvick are the 13/2 Vegas co-favorites to visit victory lane in Saturday's Cup event, followed by Tony Stewart at 6/1, Jimmie Johnson at 15/2, and Kyle Busch at 17/2. Gordon, Harvick, Stewart, and Busch have all won Cup races at Chicagoland in the past, while Johnson will be looking for his first victory on the track. Mark Martin, the defending champion, is listed at 10/1 odds to repeat that win on Saturday.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

There are two games on the Canadian Football League's schedule for Saturday, with Calgary at Hamilton and Saskatchewan at British Columbia. Calgary got past Toronto 30-16 at home in Week 1 last time out, while Hamilton is coming off a 49-29 road loss to Winnipeg. The Tiger-Cats are 2-point home favorites for Saturday, with the total at 52 points. Saskatchewan slipped past Montreal 54-51 at home in their first game of the season, while British Columbia managed to knock off Edmonton 25-10 on the road. Oddsmakers have the Lions set as 2.5-point home favorites on Saturday, with a total of 54.

Finally, the WNBA has its All-Star Game on tap for Saturday afternoon, with this year's format seeing players from the USA women's national team taking on a team of the WNBA's all-stars. Tip-off is set for 3:30pm ET at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.

**Udog** · 07-10-2010, 09:38 AM

Saturday's six-pack

-- Adam Dunn hit three HRs Wednesday, two more Friday as Stephen Strasburg got his third big league win, 8-1 over the Giants.

-- Phillies were down 7-1 in 9th, tied game, then Ryan Howard won it with opposite field HR in 10th; big win for the gutty Phils, 9-7.

-- Paul Goydos is minus-15 thru two rounds at Quad Cities, but he isn't winning!!!! Steve Stricker goes 60-66 for minus-16 and one-shot lead.

-- Tyrus Thomas, who averaged 10 points, six rebounds for Charlotte last year, signed a 5-year, $40M contract. What a freakin' country.

-- Kyle Korver signed with Bulls for three years, $15M, all because he shot 53.9% from the arc LY. Shooting is a valuable commodity.

-- In case you missed it, since it didn't come as part of a one-hour show, Kevin Durant signed a lucrative 5-year extension this week ($86M). It appeared on transactions page, the way such things are supposed to.

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Saturday's List of 13: Random stuff for a steamy Saturday.......

13) So the Texas Rangers outmaneuver the Bronx Bombers and trade for Cliff Lee; now all they have to do to make it worthwhile is sign him after the season. Lee is from Arkansas, so that could help some.

12) Mets dropped out of the bidding when Seattle asked for Ike Davis and Jonathon Niese, which was too expensive a package, but at some point in July, Omar Minaya needs to start acting like the GM of a big market club, not the Montreal Expos. The Mets need another quality starting pitcher.

11) Guy who owns the Dodgers hasn't paid state/federal taxes since 2004; how is this possible? No wonder I'm not rich; I pay my damn taxes.

10) OK, everyone who had David Price vs Ubaldo Jimenez as starters in All-Star Game back in April raise your hand; nah, me neither. Wouldn't have come up with Josh Johnson either.

9) Rewarded myself today with a little gift; called Southwest Airlines and changed my flight to Vegas from Tuesday to Monday. 24 extra hours in America's favorite city-- thats a solid gift.

8) Amare Stoudemire's agent is a man named Happy Walters; am guessing he's just a little happier than normal this week. 4% of $100M can make a man happier, even if he's Happy to begin with.

7) Brewers beat Pirates Friday, scoring in 8-9-10th innings, first time they did that since 1993, when they were an American League team.

6) Part of why the Saints sucked for most of their history until last year; in 1979, they drafted a punter named Russell Erxleben, two spots ahead of Kellen Winslow, one of the greatest TEs ever. Years later, they picked Marc Bulger 30 spots before New England picked Tom Brady. Yikes.

5) Its fun to think about how one thing happening has a domino effect on totally unrelated things. Alabama is a national power in football again, but only because Miami Dolphins chose Daunte Culpepper over Drew Brees in free agency a few years back. If Nick Saban chooses Brees, Miami wins more games, Saban probably stays and Bama goes in another direction for its new coach. Chances are, they wouldn't be nearly as good right now.

And no doubt the Saints wouldn't be Super Bowl champs now.

4) Lets remember than Pat Riley became an NBA coach because a fellow named Jack McKinney fell off his bicycle. Seriously. McKinney was 10-4 as coach of the 1979-80 Lakers, Magic Johnson's rookie year, when he got badly injured riding his bike. Paul Westhead took over, plucked Riley out of the Lakers' radio booth to be an assistant, and the Lakers won the NBA title, so Westhead stayed as coach, even when McKinney got healthy.

3) Magic got Westhead fired after a 7-4 start two years later, and Riley became head coach of the Lakers; he went on to run with that opportunity and become one of the league'e great coaches (1,210--694, five titles) but if not for a guy falling off his bike, maybe none of that happens.

2) Before NBA analysts anoint Chris Bosh as a superstar, keep in mind he's played in 11 playoff games in seven years. Won three of them.

1) Last thought until October on the Lebron/Miami thing; he has the right to go anywhere he wants. Just thought if he was going to leave the town he called home, he should have done it in a quieter, less public way. Kind of like how Kevin Durant announced his new contract.

**Udog** · 07-10-2010, 09:40 AM

CFL
Dunkel POD

Calgary at Hamilton
The Tiger-Cats look to bounce back from their 49-29 loss at Winnipeg last week and build on their 7-1 ATS record in their last 8 games following a SU loss. Hamilton is the pick (-2) according to Dunkel, which has the Tiger-Cats favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (-2).

**Udog** · 07-10-2010, 09:44 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Florida at Arizona
The Diamondbacks look to take advantage of a Florida team that is 1-5 in Nate Robertson's last 6 starts as an underdog of +110 to +150. Arizona is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Diamondbacks favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-135). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JULY 10

Game 901-902: Atlanta at NY Mets (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 15.376; NY Mets (Pelfrey) 15.813
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+100); Under

Game 903-904: Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Gorzelanny) 15.068; LA Dodgers (Ely) 15.713
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-150); Over

Game 905-906: San Francisco at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 14.674; Washington (Stammen) 15.762
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+100); Under

Game 907-908: Cincinnati at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Wood) 16.218; Philadelphia (Halladay) 16.065
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-230); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+190); Over

Game 909-910: St. Louis at Houston (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Suppan) 15.410; Houston (Myers) 16.208
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-120); Over

Game 911-912: Pittsburgh at Milwaukee (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Karstens) 13.815; Milwaukee (Bush) 13.383
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-200); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+170); Under

Game 913-914: San Diego at Colorado (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (LeBlanc) 15.375; Colorado (Hammel) 15.833
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Colorado (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-155); Over

Game 915-916: Florida at Arizona (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Robertson) 13.993; Arizona (Kennedy) 14.974
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-135); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-135); Under

Game 917-918: Boston at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lackey) 14.480; Toronto (Morrow) 15.174
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Toronto (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-120); Over

Game 919-920: Minnesota at Detroit (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Blackburn) 13.855; Detroit (Bonderman) 14.677
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Detroit (-155); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-155); Over

Game 921-922: Kansas City at Chicago White Sox (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Bannister) 16.829; White Sox (Floyd) 16.599
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+170); Under

Game 923-924: Cleveland at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Laffey) 15.397; Tampa Bay (Garza) 15.023
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-250); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+210); Over

Game 925-926: Baltimore at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Tillman) 14.962; Texas (Lee) 15.915
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-250); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-250); Under

Game 927-928: LA Angels at Oakland (9:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Kazmir) 14.514; Oakland (Sheets) 15.231
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-125); Over

Game 929-930: NY Yankees at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Vazquez) 15.730; Seattle (Hernandez) 16.054
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-110); 7
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-110); Over

**Udog** · 07-10-2010, 09:50 AM

MLB

Saturday, July 10

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Trend Report
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1:07 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Toronto is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games

4:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

4:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. LA DODGERS
Chi Cubs are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
LA Dodgers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games

4:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
NY Mets are 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home

7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Kansas City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. HOUSTON
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cincinnati is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. WASHINGTON
San Francisco is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Francisco

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MILWAUKEE
Pittsburgh is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 2-22 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Milwaukee is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TAMPA BAY
Cleveland is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TEXAS
Baltimore is 4-7-1 SU in its last 12 games ,when playing Texas
Baltimore is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,
Texas17-7-1 SU in its last 25 games

8:10 PM
FLORIDA vs. ARIZONA
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

8:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
San Diego is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Colorado
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Oakland
LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. SEATTLE
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 17-8 SU in their last 25 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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**Udog** · 07-10-2010, 12:53 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, 7/10/2010

ATLANTA at NY METS, 4:10 PM ET
HUDSON: ATLANTA 8-13 with a hot bullpen whose ERA is under 2.00 the last 10 games
PELFREY: 8-0 TSR after a loss

CHICAGO CUBS at LA DODGERS, 4:10 PM ET
GORZELANNY: CHICAGO CUBS 13-20 when the total is 8 to 8.5
ELY: LA DODGERS 28-11 as a home favorite of -125 to -150

SAN FRANCISCO at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
SANCHEZ: SAN FRANCISCO 7-14 after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
STAMMEN: WASHINGTON 12-5 in home games after 4 or more consecutive home games

CINCINNATI at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
WOOD: CINCINNATI 31-14 after a game with a combined score of 15 runs or more
HALLADAY: PHILADELPHIA 1-7 in home games against left-handed starters

ST LOUIS at HOUSTON, 7:05 PM ET
SUPPAN: 14-7 TSR as a road underdog of +100 to +150
MYERS: 6-15 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150

PITTSBURGH at MILWAUKEE, 7:10 PM ET
KARSTENS: PITTSBURGH is 46-29 OVER with a hot bullpen whose ERA is under 3.00 the last 10 games
BUSH: 26-10 OVER after giving up 1 or less earned runs last outing

SAN DIEGO at COLORADO, 8:10 PM ET
LEBLANC: SAN DIEGO 3-16 in road games with a struggling bullpen whose ERA is over 7.00 the last 5 games
HAMMEL: COLORADO 17-3 in home games with an on base percentage of .360 or better over their last 15 games

FLORIDA at ARIZONA, 8:10 PM ET
ROBERTSON: FLORIDA 19-8 with an on base percentage of .260 or worse over their last 3 games
KENNEDY: ARIZONA 22-43 against left-handed starters

BOSTON at TORONTO, 1:07 PM ET
LACKEY: BOSTON 29-38 on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5
MORROW: TORONTO 16-4 as a home favorite of -110 or higher

MINNESOTA at DETROIT, 4:10 PM ET
BLACKBURN: MINNESOTA 11-2 after allowing 7 runs or more 2 straight games
BONDERMAN: DETROIT 10-19 after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games

KANSAS CITY at CHI WHITE SOX, 7:05 PM ET
BANNISTER: 7-1 TSR after a loss
FLOYD: CHI WHITE SOX 14-17 as a favorite of -150 or more

CLEVELAND at TAMPA BAY, 7:10 PM ET
LAFFEY: CLEVELAND 17-43 after 2 straight games where they committed no errors
GARZA: TAMPA BAY 15-2 in home games after allowing 9 runs or more

BALTIMORE at TEXAS, 8:05 PM ET
TILLMAN: BALTIMORE 18-44 in night games
LEE: TEXAS 63-42 after one or more consecutive overs

LA ANGELS at OAKLAND, 9:05 PM ET
KAZMIR: 13-2 TSR when playing on Saturday
SHEETS: 25-40 TSR in home games against division opponents

NY YANKEES at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
VAZQUEZ: NY YANKEES are 7-12 in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders
HERNANDEZ: 14-3 TSR at home when the money line is +125 to -125

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**Udog** · 07-10-2010, 01:54 PM

MLB
Write-Up

Early Game

Saturday, July 10

Hot pitchers
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-- Morrow is 5-0, 1.47 in his last seven home starts.
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Cold pitchers
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-- Red Sox lost five of last six Lackey road starts.

Totals
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-- Over is 5-0-1 in last six Toronto games.
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Hot Teams
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Cold Teams
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-- Red Sox lost four of their last five games. Toronto is 3-9 in its last 12 contests.
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Umpires
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-- Bos-Tor-- Underdog is 3-2 (+$216) in last five Kellogg games.
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