Wednesday's Trends and Indexes 7/21 (MLB, WNBA, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, July 21

Good Luck on day #202 of 2010!

At this time, the sports menu in this thread consists of MLB, WNBA and CFL until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted.

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

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Daily Sports Roundup: July 21

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Nats send their rookie ace out to the mound, while the Mariners host the White Sox, and the Dream search for a win in Washington.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Wednesday has Tampa Bay at Baltimore, the Angels at the Yankees, Cleveland at Minnesota, Toronto at Kansas City, Boston at Oakland, Texas at Detroit, and the White Sox at Seattle. Gavin Floyd (5-8, 4.10 ERA) will get the ball for Chicago in that last game, while Felix Hernandez (7-6, 2.90 ERA) takes the mound for the Mariners. Righthander Floyd was tagged with a loss by the Twins in his last outing, surrendering four runs (one earned) over his five innings of work. Righthander Hernandez also lost his last start, giving up three runs on 10 hits over eight innings against the Angels. Hernandez struck out three batters in that defeat.

Meanwhile, the National League on Wednesday offers up Houston at the Cubs, Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, Colorado at Florida, San Diego at Atlanta, Philadelphia at St. Louis, the Mets at Arizona, San Francisco at the Dodgers, and Washington at Cincinnati. Stephen Strasburg (4-2, 2.03 ERA) will take on Bronson Arroyo (10-4, 3.96 ERA) in that Nationals/Reds contest. Righthander Strasburg picked up his second straight win last time out, holding the Marlins scoreless on four hits over six innings of work and fanning seven. Righthander Arroyo has won three straight starts; Arroyo beat the Rockies last time out, surrendering just two runs on five hits in five innings pitched.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

As well, there's one game on the WNBA`s schedule for Wednesday, with Atlanta at Washington. The Dream (14-8 SU, 10-11-1 ATS) lost their third straight game last time out, falling 96-80 on the road to Connecticut. Angel McCoughtry picked up 27 points for Atlanta in that defeat. The Mystics (12-7 SU, 12-6-1 ATS) have lost two straight games heading into Wednesday`s matchup; they were beaten 61-59 by Chicago last time out. Crystal Langhorne had 12 points to go along with nine boards for Washington that game.

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Bettor's best friend: Wednesday's wagering tips

Lines to keep an eye on

Rays at Orioles – The total for this game has jumped from an opener of 9 to 9.5 on most boards.

Indians at Twins – The home team opened as -170 favorites but that number has escalated to as high as -210. The total for the game has moved from 9 to 9.5.

Brewers at Pirates – An opening total of 9 has moved to 8.5.

Rangers at Tigers – Sharps have hit Detroit hard in this contest, moving the team from a +112 underdog to -110 chalk.

Atlanta Dream at Washington Mystics – The total for this game has been bet down from an opener of 162 to its current number, 159.5.

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

Angels at Yankees – A 50 percent chance of rain is called for.

Blue Jays at Royals – The forecast projects a 40 percent chance of rain.

Rockies at Marlins – A 17 mph wind is expected to blow in from right-center field.

Nationals at Reds – A 30 percent chance of rain is called for. Tuesday’s game in this series was delayed because of rain.

Phillies at Cardinals – There is a 40-50 percent chance of precipitation.

Who’s hot

The Cardinals have won seven games in a row.

Going into Tuesday, the Giants were 8-2 over a 10-game span.

Who’s not

The Tigers have lost seven straight games.

Atlanta (WNBA) has lost five straight ATS and is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games.

Seattle in 2-8 over its last 10 games.

Key stat

13 – Number of inside-the-park home runs in baseball this season.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

The Dodgers placed outfielder Manny Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list for the third time this season on Tuesday, this time for a right calf strain – the same calf strain also landed him on the DL in late April.. Ramirez was hurt in Friday's game against St. Louis and had just come off the 15-day disabled list Thursday because of a strained right hamstring. Ramirez, who is hitting .317 with eight home runs and 39 RBIs this season, was replaced on the 25-man roster by catcher Brad Ausmus.

Notable quotable

"We didn't think about it 'cause that's not what we're about. From college I was trying to figure out how to beat Larry Bird."

-- Magic Johnson, echoing Michael Jordan’s previous statement, about how he would never have looked to join forces with Jordan or Bird like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh have in Miami.

Tips and notes

- Most casual bettors aren’t aware of the MLB game prop: Will there be a run scored in the first inning? The odds are usually favored toward the answer of “NO” and they get even higher if a couple of aces are on the mound. But if a bettor placed a one unit wager on every Rangers game this season he would be well in the black. In 94 Texas games, there has been a run scored in the first inning in 52 of them. As of today, the Rangers or their opponent had scored in the first inning of five of their last six games.

- The Atlanta Dream of the WNBA are a weary bunch. They’ve been on the road for a week and haven’t covered the spread in five straight tries while winning just one of those games. Head coach Marynell Meadors said the team was “fatigued” in its last game which led to “some bad offensive shot selections.” She also went on to say that “commercial travel makes it really tough.” That’s right, they ride on the same aircraft we do, not the charter planes real professional get transported around in. The Dream are just 4-point dogs in Washington Wednesday and could be longing to get out of D.C.

- Toronto will trot out spot starter Marc Rzepczynski Wednesday versus the Royals. Rzepczynski will be pitching on three days' rest after making a 0.2-inning relief appearance Saturday. Before that, he hadn’t pitched since July 10 and came out of the bullpen for 0.1 innings of work. The Jays called up Rzepczynski from Triple-A on July 7 for a start and he went 5.2 innings with four earned runs. This guy probably doesn’t know his head from his feet right now and could be out of sync with this unusual pitching schedule.

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Wednesday's six-pack

-- Aramis Ramirez hit three HRs, knocked in seven runs as Cubs rallied from 6-0 down to pull away from the Astros, 14-7.

-- Pirates scored nine runs in bottom of first, but Milwaukee's starting pitcher Bush still pitched four innings. Bucs hung on for 11-9 win.

-- Jamie Moyer is hurt, Kendrick got sent to minors and Phillies look as if they're about to make a big trade. They're sinking in NL East.

-- Cardinals still haven't lost since the All-Star break.

-- Indians are suddenly on fire-- they've won their last six games.

-- Wild Card races........
AL-- Rays 56-37, lead Red Sox by 3.5 games. Angels by 6.5.
NL-- Reds 53-42, lead Rockies by a game, Giants by 1.5, Dodgers by 2.5, Mets by 3.5, Phillies by four games.


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Wednesday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind........

13) Clayton Kershaw/Joe Torre got tossed from Giant-Dodger game in the 7th inning, after Kershaw hit his second batter of the game; it proved to be costly, as interim manager Mattingly screwed up a rule in top of ninth inning, which forced him to remove closer Broxton, as Giants rallied for three runs in the ninth to escape LA with a 7-5 win.

12) Mattingly visited Broxton on the mound, turned to leave, took couple of steps off the mound, then went back to the mound, which technically is two visits to the mound, so the pitcher has to leave. Torres, Sandoval followed with hits, and the Dodgers suffered a damaging loss.

11) Lets compare two big leaguers who play the same position.........
Player A: .338, 7 HR, 37 RBI, 52 runs, .391 OB%, .916 OPS
Player B: .271, 8 HR, 44 RBI, 62 runs, .335 OB%, .719 OB%

Player A is three years younger; if you were looking at free agent SSs, which one would you give more money to?

10) Kevin Kouzmanoff drilled a game-winning single to right at 1:37am as the 48-48 A's came back from down 4-0 to beat the Red Sox. Balkin' Bob Davidson called a balk in the 10th inning that was huge in the outcome.

9) Strange stat on Lou Piniella; he made his big league debut in 1964 for the Orioles, playing in four games. He wound up winning Rookie of the Year five years and three teams later, for the '69 Royals. Without the big expansion (four teams) in '69, we might never have heard of Sweet Lou.

8) Carlos Silva has to be hurting; he's allowed 24 baserunners, 11 runs in his last two starts, getting a total of seven outs. In his seven starts before that, Silva was 3-2, 2.31. Something has to be bothering him.

7) On days when Matt Holliday is rested, Albert Pujols has to be treated like Barry Bonds; you can't pitch to him in any big spot, unless bases are loaded. he's just too good, especially if Holliday is sitting out.

6) 17 of 32 NFL teams aren't going away for training camp this year; as recently as nine years ago, 26 of 31 NFL teams went away for camp.

5) On June 11, Jets slashed the prices of 9,000 unsold PSLs, some by as much as 50%; they claim to have since sold almost 75% of those PSLs. It is going to be weird to see empty seats in the Meadowlands this fall.

4) NFL Media Guide always has defending champs on the cover; have to admit its very cool to see the Saints on this year's cover.

3) When you're staying in a hotel, do you ever wonder who was in your room before you, or who will be there next? I think of these things.

2) In #11 up above, Player A is Rafael Furcal; Player B, Derek Jeter.

1) How good a player was Wally Pipp, that he played ahead of one of the game's greats, Lou Gehrig? Pipp played 15 years in big leagues, hit .281 with 148 career triples, 90 career homers. Weren't many HRs back then. Pipp placed 8th/15th/15th in MVP voting in three different years. There were no All-Star games back when he played. Pipp wound up his career playing for the Reds for three years after Gehrig displaced him.

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MLB
Dunkel


Boston at Oakland
The Red Sox look to build on their 8-2 record in their last 10 games as a road favorite from -110 to -150. Boston is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Red Sox favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Boston (-115). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21

Game 901-902: Houston at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Myers) 15.335; Cubs (Lilly) 14.448
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-155); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+135); N/A

Game 903-904: Milwaukee at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Wolf) 15.331; Pittsburgh (Duke) 14.598
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-135); Over

Game 905-906: San Diego at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Garland) 16.460; Atlanta (Hanson) 15.242
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-155); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+135); Under

Game 907-908: Colorado at Florida (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Hammel) 14.379; Florida (Nolasco) 15.236
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Florida (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-115); Over

Game 909-910: Washington at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Strasburg) 15.074; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.776
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-120); Under

Game 911-912: Philadelphia at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Blanton) 15.156; St. Louis (Garcia) 14.848
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+155); Over

Game 913-914: NY Mets at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Niese) 14.396; Arizona (Haren) 15.536
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Arizona (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-120); Under

Game 915-916: San Francisco at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 15.353; LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 15.513
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-130); Under

Game 917-918: Tampa Bay at Baltimore (12:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 16.029; Baltimore (Bergesen) 14.582
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-205); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-205); Under

Game 919-920: LA Angels at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Pineiro) 15.676; NY Yankees (Vazquez) 16.551
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-180); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-180); Over

Game 921-922: Cleveland at Minnesota (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Westbrook) 15.749; Minnesota (Liriano) 16.331
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-210); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-210); Under

Game 923-924: Toronto at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Rzepczynski) 15.021; Kansas City (Greinke) 15.315
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-175); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-175); Over

Game 925-926: Boston at Oakland (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 15.524; Oakland (Gonzalez) 14.551
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-115); Under

Game 927-928: Texas at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Lewis) 14.572; Detroit (Scherzer) 14.667
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Texas (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-105); Over

Game 929-930: Chicago White Sox at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Floyd) 15.107; Seattle (Hernandez) 15.271
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Seattle (-135); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-135); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, July 21

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HOUSTON (38 - 55) at CHICAGO CUBS (42 - 52) - 2:20 PM
BRETT MYERS (R) vs. TED LILLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 15-26 (-15.1 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.
MYERS is 42-53 (-26.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 11-3 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
HOUSTON is 21-16 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 42-52 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-25 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home 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 15-26 (-21.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-26 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 42-52 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-35 (-13.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 18-31 (-24.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 160-134 (-39.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-2 (+4.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

BRETT MYERS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MYERS is 8-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.009.
His team's record is 8-2 (+6.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.5 units)

TED LILLY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LILLY is 7-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.49 and a WHIP of 0.923.
His team's record is 7-3 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.5 units)

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MILWAUKEE (43 - 51) at PITTSBURGH (32 - 60) - 7:05 PM
RANDY WOLF (L) vs. ZACH DUKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 32-41 (-22.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 54-62 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 17-12 (+9.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 394-376 (+44.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 62-63 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WOLF is 123-97 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 94-158 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 43-78 (-21.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 93-156 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 45-82 (-27.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 14-34 (-20.4 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.
DUKE is 5-16 (-10.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DUKE is 5-16 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 9-3 (+4.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

RANDY WOLF vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WOLF is 8-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.151.
His team's record is 13-3 (+8.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-11. (-8.5 units)

ZACH DUKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
DUKE is 3-7 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 6.33 and a WHIP of 1.716.
His team's record is 3-12 (-9.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-8. (-3.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (54 - 37) at ATLANTA (54 - 38) - 7:10 PM
JON GARLAND (R) vs. TOMMY HANSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 54-38 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 32-12 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 54-38 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 39-22 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 54-37 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 45-29 (+27.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 24-18 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-22 (+12.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 52-36 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 36-26 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 36-27 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 24-17 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 15-26 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JON GARLAND vs. ATLANTA since 1997
GARLAND is 0-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 14.03 and a WHIP of 2.998.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

TOMMY HANSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HANSON is 2-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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COLORADO (50 - 42) at FLORIDA (45 - 47) - 7:10 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 54-120 (-54.0 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 10-20 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 216-199 (+26.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 210-193 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 108-106 (+22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 26-18 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 49-33 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 47-32 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 15-21 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NOLASCO is 6-12 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 9.72 and a WHIP of 2.281.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. COLORADO since 1997
NOLASCO is 4-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.10 and a WHIP of 0.967.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (40 - 53) at CINCINNATI (52 - 42) - 7:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 158-258 (-54.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 1-9 (-8.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 66-143 (-37.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 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 64-109 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-27 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-85 (-27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 52-42 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 52-42 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 36-26 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 94-88 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 31-16 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARROYO is 47-37 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 22-13 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 18-6 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

BRONSON ARROYO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ARROYO is 3-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.078.
His team's record is 6-1 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.7 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (48 - 44) at ST LOUIS (52 - 41) - 8:15 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-43 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-12 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-43 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BLANTON is 2-14 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 42-32 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 69-44 (+16.4 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.
BLANTON is 17-6 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 (+1.2 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JOE BLANTON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BLANTON is 3-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.120.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GARCIA is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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NY METS (49 - 44) at ARIZONA (35 - 58) - 9:40 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 27-61 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 49-44 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 22-12 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 49-44 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 35-58 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 39-65 (-28.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 58-69 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-38 (-19.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 33-57 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 23-44 (-24.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 75-117 (-38.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HAREN is 7-13 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 7-13 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JON NIESE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

DAN HAREN vs. NY METS since 1997
HAREN is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 0.962.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (51 - 42) at LA DODGERS (49 - 44) - 10:10 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-20 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 29-12 (+12.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 23-7 (+16.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 139-116 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 138-114 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 90-75 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 102-82 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ZITO is 30-22 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 81-50 (+29.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 30-21 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 3-9 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BILLINGSLEY is 3-9 (-11.5 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
LA DODGERS is 5-2 (+3.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

BARRY ZITO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ZITO is 6-5 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.219.
His team's record is 7-8 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-9. (-6.6 units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 3-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 7-4 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+3.9 units)

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TAMPA BAY (56 - 36) at BALTIMORE (29 - 63) - 12:35 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. BRADLEY BERGESEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SHIELDS is 23-29 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 30-16 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-4 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-15 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 18-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-63 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 521-581 (-126.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 18-45 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 9-31 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 38-77 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 28-58 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-43 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-36 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-1 (+4.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SHIELDS is 6-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.01 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 10-6 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.2 units)

BRADLEY BERGESEN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BERGESEN is 0-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 9.34 and a WHIP of 2.191.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.5 units)

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LA ANGELS (50 - 45) at NY YANKEES (58 - 33) - 1:05 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 139-74 (+35.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 49-20 (+21.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 25-5 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 152-114 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 72-60 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-22 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 55-28 (+28.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 142-106 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 98-78 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 122-97 (+21.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PINEIRO is 12-2 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 9-13 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 2-8 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 9-13 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 3-8 (-10.2 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)
VAZQUEZ is 5-13 (-11.4 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. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-3 (+1.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

JOEL PINEIRO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PINEIRO is 3-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.256.
His team's record is 5-5 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.9 units)

JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 0-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.216.
His team's record is 2-4 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)

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CLEVELAND (39 - 54) at MINNESOTA (49 - 44) - 1:10 PM
JAKE WESTBROOK (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 104-151 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-27 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 96-135 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 131-81 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 69-41 (+18.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LIRIANO is 24-32 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-4 (+0.6 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WESTBROOK is 5-8 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.338.
His team's record is 5-12 (-6.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-5. (+6.4 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
LIRIANO is 4-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.580.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

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TORONTO (47 - 46) at KANSAS CITY (40 - 52) - 2:10 PM
MARC RZEPCZYNSKI (L) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 47-46 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 39-31 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-52 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 52-72 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 4-14 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 52-72 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 6-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 5-12 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

MARC RZEPCZYNSKI vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACK GREINKE vs. TORONTO since 1997
GREINKE is 2-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

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BOSTON (53 - 40) at OAKLAND (46 - 47) - 3:35 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 30-33 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-14 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 21-10 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 89-91 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 57-92 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.940.
His team's record is 0-1 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
GONZALEZ is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.936.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

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TEXAS (54 - 39) at DETROIT (48 - 43) - 7:05 PM
COLBY LEWIS (R) vs. MAX SCHERZER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 32-14 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 32-14 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 36-20 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 141-114 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 101-104 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 178-151 (+34.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
TEXAS is 23-17 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 105-80 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 95-73 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 137-157 (-43.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SCHERZER is 22-32 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 22-32 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-3 (-0.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. DETROIT since 1997
LEWIS is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.69 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. TEXAS since 1997
SCHERZER is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (51 - 41) at SEATTLE (36 - 57) - 10:10 PM
GAVIN FLOYD (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 24-15 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 20-7 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-41 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 206-166 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 36-56 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 35-54 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. SEATTLE since 1997
FLOYD is 1-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 8.05 and a WHIP of 1.846.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-6. (-6.2 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 2-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.431.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)

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[Udog]

MLB
Write-Up


Wednesday, July 21

Hot pitchers
-- Myers is 2-0, 2.08 in his last three starts.
-- Milwaukee won Wolf's last four road starts (3-0, 2.39).
-- Hammel is 6-1, 2.35 in his last ten starts. Nolasco is 4-1, 4.05 in his last five outings.
-- Strasburg is 2-0, 1.59 in his last three starts. Arroyo is 3-0, 1.29 in his last three starts.
-- Niese has a 1.63 RA in his last four starts.
-- Zito is 0-0, 2.03 in two starts against the Dodgers this year.

-- Angels won last eight Pineiro starts (6-0, 2.51). Vazquez is 1-1, 1.80 in his last three starts.
-- Liriano is 1-0, 1.84 in his last two home starts.
-- GGonzalez is 2-1, 2.40 in his last five starts. Buchholz is 7-1, 1.59 in his last nine starts.
-- Lewis is 5-1, 3.52 in his last seven starts. Scherzer is 3-1, 1.93 in his last five starts.
-- FHernandez is 4-1, 1.66 in his last seven starts. Floyd is 4-2, 1.95 in his last eight starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Lilly is 0-2, 9.87 in his last three starts.
-- Duke is 0-5, 7.67 in his last five starts.
-- Hanson is 1-3, 8.25 in his last five starts. Garland has 5.87 RA in his last five road starts.
-- Blanton has a 7.16 RA in his last ten starts. Garcia has 5.32 RA in his last five outings.
-- Arizona lost Haren's last six starts (0-4, 5.49).
-- Billingsley is 1-2, 6.59 in his last five starts.

-- Shields is 1-8, 7.20 in his last ten starts. Bergesen is 0-5, 7.25 in his last seven starts.
-- Westbrook is 2-2, 5.05 in his last six starts.
-- Greinke has 5.46 RA in his last four home starts.
-- Rzepczynski allowed four runs in 5.2 IP in his first '10 start.

Totals
-- Six of last eight Milwaukee road games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-4-2 in last fourteen Atlanta home games.
-- Seven of last eight Florida home games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 11-5-2 in last eighteen Cincinnati home games.
-- Over is 9-4 in Cubs' last thirteen home games.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Philly road games.
-- Over is 12-4 in last sixteen Arizona home games.
-- Over is 14-7 in last 21 Dodger home games.

-- Over is 6-2-1 in Detroit's last nine home games.
-- Over is 8-3-1 in Angels' last twelve road games.
-- 10 of last 14 games at Camden Yards went over the total.
-- Nine of last twelve Royal home games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-4 in Minnesota's last twelve home games.
-- Five of last seven Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 10-4 in last fourteen White Sox road games.

Hot Teams
-- Pirates won eight of their last eleven home games.
-- Braves are 23-6 in their last 29 home games. Padres won four of their last five games.
-- Reds won four of their last five games.
-- Marlins won four of last six games, with three of four wins shutouts.
Rockies are 8-4 in their last twelve games.
-- Cardinals are 23-9 in their last 32 home games.
-- Giants won 11 of their last 13 games.

-- Bronx won 10 of its last 13 games.
-- Rangers won last three games, scoring 20 runs.
-- Indians won their last six games, allowing 15 runs.
-- Rays won 12 of their last 17 games.
-- Toronto won five of its last seven games.
-- A's are 9-3 in their last dozen games.
-- White Sox are 28-8 in their last 36 games.

Cold Teams
-- Brewers are 9-13 in their last 22 road games.
-- Phillies lost 10 of their last 13 road games.
-- Nationals are 3-17 in last twenty road games.
-- Dodgers lost their last six games, outscored 34-16.
-- Astros lost 14 of their last 21 road games. Cubs are 7-9 in their last 16 home games.
-- Arizona lost 10 of its last 14 games, but won their last two. Mets are 4-11 in 15 on road.

-- Orioles lost five of their last seven home games.
-- Angels lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Tigers lost last seven games, outscored 43-17.
-- Twins are 6-10 in their last sixteen games.
-- Royals lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Red Sox are 6-10 in their last sixteen road games.
-- Mariners lost 15 of their last 17 games.

Umpires
-- Mil-Pitt-- Three of last four Reyburn games went over the total.
-- SD-Atl-- Underdogs are 8-3 (+$856) in last eleven Meals games.
-- Col-Fla-- Three of last four Reynolds games stayed under total.
-- Wsh-Cin-- Six of last eight Cederstrom games stayed under total.
-- Hst-Chi-- Favorite won 12 of last 13 Nauert games.
-- Phil-StL-- Seven of last eight Layne games stayed under total.
-- NY-Az-- Under is 12-1-1 in last fourteen Gibson games.
-- SF-LA-- Home side won 13 of last 14 McClelland games.

-- Tex-Det-- Under is 12-3 in Wolf''s last 15 games behind the dish.
-- LAA-NYY-- Road team won the last four Emmel games.
-- TB-Balt-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Fairchild games.
-- Tor-KC-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Estabrook games.
-- Cle-Min-- Home side won eight of last nine Demuth games.
-- Bos-A's-- Underdogs (+$518) won last four Campos games.
-- Chi-Sea-- Porter-- Have no information on this rookie umpire.

[Udog]

MLB


Wednesday, July 21

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Trend Report
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12:35 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games when playing Tampa Bay

1:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Angels's last 12 games on the road
LA Angels are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing at home against LA Angels
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home

1:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
Cleveland is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Cleveland is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 14 games

2:10 PM
TORONTO vs. KANSAS CITY
Toronto is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games at home

2:20 PM
HOUSTON vs. CHI CUBS
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi Cubs's last 14 games

3:35 PM
BOSTON vs. OAKLAND
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. DETROIT
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Texas

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ATLANTA
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Diego
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

7:10 PM
COLORADO vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Colorado's last 19 games
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CINCINNATI
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Cincinnati is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Washington
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington

8:15 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ST. LOUIS
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:40 PM
NY METS vs. ARIZONA
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing NY Mets

10:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi White Sox's last 15 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 10 of San Francisco's last 14 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 14 of LA Dodgers's last 21 games at home


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MLB


Wednesday, July 21

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Brett Myers (7-6, 3.35), Houston Astros

Myers is on the radar of many teams in the trade market looking for a quality starter. The guy isn’t going to pitch no-hit ball every night but he tends to be a bullpen’s best friend.

“He came here with a reputation of being an innings eater and I think now he’s gone and almost taken it to another level,” said Houston manager Brad Mills. “The way he’s gone about it is very special.”

Myers hasn’t given up more than two runs in three July starts, compiling a 2-0 record with a nifty 2.08 ERA. True to form, the right-hander worked no fewer than 6.0 innings in each of those outings and is the only pitcher in MLB to go at least six innings in every start this year.

The under is 3-0 in Myers’ last three starts and he’s 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA against the Cubs this season.

Gavin Floyd (5-8, 4.10), Chicago White Sox

Chicago’s turnaround has directly coincided with Floyd’s resurgence. After accruing a 2-6 record through June 3, the Sox righty has gone 3-2 since but the team won five of those eight starts.

Floyd has not surrendered more than one earned run in seven of his previous eight outings. The start that he gave up more than one was a two-earned run performance. Even more impressive, Floyd has not allowed a single long ball in eight consecutive starts while striking out 46 hitters.


Slumping

Tommy Hanson (8-6, 4.19), Atlanta Braves

The ace of the Braves staff has been far from good over his last five outings. Hanson has gone 1-3 in that stretch, allowing 39 hits and 22 runs (19 earned). He didn’t get past the fourth inning in two of those starts.

“The biggest thing today was, I was just inconsistent with all my pitches,” Hanson said after a 9-3 loss to Milwaukee last Friday. “The second inning, just getting behind too many guys kind of got me in trouble there.”

Some analysts feel that Hanson is playing through a knee injury that could be affecting his pitching. The righty has a career 2-0 record with a 2.25 ERA versus the Padres.

Ted Lilly (3-4, 3.22), Chicago Cubs

Chicago’s lefty is auditioning for a job on a contender but his trade value continues to plummet. Lilly put together a pretty good line in his last outing (7.0 innings, 3 earned) but that performance followed a couple of stinkers.

In July, the southpaw is 0-2 with an 8.95 ERA. Lilly was tagged for nine earned runs, including four homers, in first start of the month. He didn’t get out of the fourth inning in his next outing against L.A. when he gave up seven total runs.

Lilly definitely looked better last Friday after recording 10 strikeouts but this guy is too hot and cold to get behind from a betting perspective.


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MLB


Wednesday, July 21

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Tips and Trends
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Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs [WGN | 2:20 PM ET]

Astros: Despite having the 6th worst record in baseball at 38-55 SU, the Astros are actually playing good baseball right now. Houston has won 6 of their past 10 games, and is quite likely going to be a spoiler team down the stretch of the regular season. Houston is -4.26 and -9.85 units both SU and on the RL respectively this season. Houston has dominated the Cubs this season, winning 5 of the 7 games played between the two teams this year. P Brett Myers will take the mound tonight, as he looks to keep up his fine form. Houston actually has a winning record when Myers is on the hill, as they are 10-9 this season. Myers is 7-6 this season, with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.28. The Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 games against a team with a losing record. Houston is 3-7 in their last 10 games during game 3 of a series. The Astros are 5-13 in their last 18 games against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. The Astros are 5-2 in Myers' last 7 starts against the National League Central. Houston is 1-4 in Myers' last 5 road starts against a team with a losing record. The Astros are 1-6 in Myers' last 7 road starts overall.

Astros are 11-1 last 12 Wednesday games.
Over is 5-2 last 7 road games against a team with a losing home record.

Key Injuries - SS Tommy Manzella (finger) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)

Cubs (-145, O/U na): Right when it seemed that Chicago was gaining momentum, they laid an egg against the Houston Astros. Chicago quite simply can't help but trip over their own feet, as they are the most disappointing team in all of baseball. The Cubs are 42-52 SU this year, placing them 10.5 games behind the National League Central lead. Chicago is -20.88 and -11.45 units both SU and on the RL overall this year. P Ted Lilly might be making his final start at Wrigley Field, as he is likely to be traded to a contending team. Lilly is only 3-8 this season, despite an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.12. The Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 during game 3 of a series. Chicago is 6-2 in their last 8 games against a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 6-0 in Lilly's last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. The Cubs are 8-3 in Lilly's last 11 home starts against a team with a losing record. Chicago is 36-15 in Lilly's last 51 home starts overall. Chicago is 3-7 in Lilly's last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.
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Cubs are 8-21 last 29 games against the National League Central.
Over is 4-0 last 4 games against a team with a losing record.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4



Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees [1:05 PM ET]

Angels: Los Angeles needs to pick up their winning ways, as they are falling further and further behind Texas in the American League West division. The Angels are 50-45 SU this season, 5 games behind the Rangers. Los Angeles is +1.79 and -3.63 units both SU and on the RL respectively this season. The Angels appear to be buyers as the trading deadlines draws closer. Los Angeles could use more pitching, and an upgraded bat in the daily lineup. P Joel Pineiro has been brilliant of late, as the Angels keep winning his starts. For the season, Pineiro is 10-6 with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.27. The Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%. The Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 Wednesday games. Los Angeles is 3-7 in their last 10 games against the American League East. The Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 road games against a right-handed starter. Houston is 6-0 in Pineiro's last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. The Angels are 4-0 in Pineiro's last 4 starts against a team with a winning record. Houston is 8-0 in Pineiro's last 8 starts overall.

Angels are 1-7 last 8 road games.
Over is 7-3-1 last 11 road games.

Key Injuries - LF Chris Pettit (shoulder) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Yankees (-172, O/U 9.5): New York continues to win, regardless of the distractions taking place off the field. New York has won 8 of their past 10 games, and stand 58-33 SU overall this season. The Yankees have the best record in baseball, and lead the American League East division by 2.5 games. New York is +8.44 and +12.64 units both SU and on the RL this season. The Yankees have split 6 games with the Angels so far this season. P Javier Vazquez will look to keep the form he's shown of late, as he has an ERA under 2.00 in his past 3 starts combined. Vazquez is 7-7 this season, with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.22. The Yankees are 7-1 in their last 8 games against the American League West. The Yankees are 45-13 in their last 58 home games against a right-handed starter. New York is 46-16 in their last 62 Wednesday games. New York is 3-7 in Vazquez's last 10 starts against the American League West. The Yankees are 1-5 in Vazquez's last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.

Yankees are 41-13 last 54 home games against a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-0 last 6 games against a team with a winning record.

Key Injuries - 1B Nick Johnson (wrist) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (UNDER - Total of the Day)


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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers (-130, 7.5)

The Giants didn’t let a blatantly-missed call at home plate that cost them the game Sunday halt momentum. San Francisco has won 10 of its last 12 games and moved into second place in the NL West after a 5-2 win over L.A. on Monday.

"After [Sunday’s] deal, we didn't let that affect us," reliever Jeremy Affeldt said.

Trailing the Padres by four games going into Wednesday, the Jints are one of the hottest teams in baseball. They added to their archrival’s recent misery with Monday’s victory.

The Dodgers have dropped five consecutive games and are 4-8 over a 12-game stretch. Los Angeles has only scored 11 runs during the losing streak.

"You get what you earn. Right now we've given a lot away and we have to find a way of getting back on track," manager Joe Torre said. "We've left a lot of men on base lately."

San Fran is 3-0 in Barry Zito’s last three starts and averaged just under seven runs per in those contests. Look for Zito to keep the Manny-less Dodgers bats cool in warm Southern California.

Pick: Giants


Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals (-175, 8.5)

Yunel Escobar is making the most of his fresh start in Toronto. After being run out of Atlanta, the 27-year-old shortstop is hitting .471 with two homers and seven RBIs in four games with the Jays.

There must be something in the water up in Canada because Escobar was homerless in 261 at-bats with the Braves before being traded.

"A lot of people were asking him about it…doubting whether he could hit [a home run] or not," Toronto bench coach Nick Leyva said. "He knows he can."

It was only a matter of time before Escobar starting heating up. And after being inserted into a free-swinging lineup that looks for the long ball, his production should stay on the rise.

The Jays lead the majors in home runs (141) but suffered a bad beat Monday when closer Kevin Gregg blew his fourth save of the season. He is awful and cannot be trusted while Wednesday’s starter, Mark Rzepczynski, is a reliever getting his second spot start of the season.

Toronto should be able to touch up Zack Greinke for at least a few runs and the Royals will get theirs in what should be a double-digit game when it’s all said and done.

Pick: Over


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This Day in Baseball
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On July 21 in Baseball History...

1921 - The Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees combined for an American League record sixteen doubles as the Indians won 17-8. Cleveland had nine doubles and New York seven.

1945 - The Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Athletics played twenty-four innings and ended in a 1-1 tie. Les Mueller pitched 19 2/3 innings for the Tigers.

1956 - Brooks Lawrence of the Cincinnati Reds had his 13-game winning streak broken as Roberto Clemente's three-run homer led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory.

1970 - San Diego's Clay Kirby held the New York Mets hitless for eight innings but was lifted for a pinch hitter by manager Preston Gomez. With the Padres trailing 1-0 with two out in the eighth, Gomez elected to go for the win instead of letting Kirby finish the game. The Padres lost the no-hitter and the game, 3-0.

1973 - Hank Aaron of Atlanta hit his 700th home run in the third inning of an 8-4 Braves loss to Philadelphia. Aaron connected on a 1-1 fastball off Phillies pitcher Ken Brett.

1975 - Joe Torre of the New York Mets grounded into four double plays in a 6-2 loss to the Houston Astros. Felix Millan had four singles but was wiped out each time by Torre.


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WNBA
Dunkel


Atlanta at Washington
The Mystics look to take advantage of an Atlanta team that is coming off a 96-80 loss to Connecticut and is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games following a SU defeat. Washington is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Mystics favored by 9 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21

Game 651-952: Atlanta at Washington (11:30 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 107.470; Washington 116.880
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 9 1/2; 158
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 3 1/2; 159 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-3 1/2); Under

[Udog]

WNBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, July 21

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ATLANTA (14 - 8) at WASHINGTON (12 - 7) - 7/21/2010, 11:35 AM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 189-232 ATS (-66.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) on Wednesday since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 116-152 ATS (-51.2 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 13-32 ATS (-22.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-3 straight up against ATLANTA 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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[Udog]

WNBA


Wednesday, July 21

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Trend Report
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11:30 AM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games


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Lady Luck: Today's WNBA best bets
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Atlanta Dream at Washington Mystics (-4.5, 162)

Atlanta had better not get caught dreaming of home when it finishes a four-game road run in D.C. Wednesday night.

The Dream have lost three straight road contests, most recently dropping a 96-80 defeat to the Connecticut Sun last weekend. Atlanta is 0-3 against the spread as well, posting a 2-8 ATS mark in its last 10 games.

The Dream looked fatigued in their most recent outing, tossing up numerous poor shots and hitting at only 40 percent from the field and going just 3-for-13 from beyond the arc. Atlanta dropped 28 points in the first quarter then was outscored 76-52 in the final three frames.

“I don’t want to use that as an excuse, but sometimes when you are fatigued you make bad decisions, and I thought we had some bad offensive shot selections that led to their points,” Atlanta head coach Marynell Meadors told the Connecticut Sports Examiner. “We got down in that hole and it’s just hard to come back.

“It’s tough, and the commercial travel makes it really tough,” Meadors added. “These are professional athletes and my concern is they are tired and subject to injury and that bothers me because they make their livelihood with their feet, their knees and their legs and their bodies.”

Atlanta is tops in the Eastern Conference with a 14-8 record but is 6-6 away from home. The Dream needed overtime to defeat the Mystics on the road in their last meeting, but won’t have the gas to go deep Wednesday.

Pick: Washington


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MLB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 7/21/2010

HOUSTON at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET
MYERS: HOUSTON 11-3 when playing on Wednesday
LILLY: CHICAGO CUBS 6-11 as a home favorite of -150 to -200

MILWAUKEE at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
WOLF: MILWAUKEE 11-3 after 6 or more consecutive road games
DUKE: 3-14 TSR in the second half of the season

SAN DIEGO at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET
GARLAND: SAN DIEGO 19-9 after scoring 2 runs or less
HANSON: ATLANTA 14-5 OVER against NL West opponents

COLORADO at FLORIDA, 7:10 PM ET
HAMMEL: COLORADO 9-2 in road games after scoring 7 runs or more 2 straight games
NOLASCO: FLORIDA 5-15 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

WASHINGTON at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
STRASBURG: WASHINGTON 3-17 in road games after 4 or more consecutive road games
ARROYO: 10-2 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125

PHILADELPHIA at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
BLANTON: PHILADELPHIA 4-12 in road games after 5 or more consecutive road games
GARCIA: ST LOUIS 60-23 in home games after allowing 4 runs or less 5 straight games

NY METS at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
NIESE: NY METS 13-3 revenging a loss vs opponent as a road favorite
HAREN: ARIZONA 10-24 when the total is 7 to 8.5

SAN FRANCISCO at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
ZITO: 8-1 TSR in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins
BILLINGSLEY: 3-10 TSR as a home favorite of -125 to -175

TAMPA BAY at BALTIMORE, 12:35 PM ET
SHIELDS: TAMPA BAY 14-5 in road games against division opponents
BERGESEN: BALTIMORE 11-33 after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

LA ANGELS at NY YANKEES, 1:05 PM ET
PINEIRO: 12-2 TSR in July games
VAZQUEZ: 2-8 TSR when playing on Wednesday

CLEVELAND at MINNESOTA, 1:10 PM ET
WESTBROOK: CLEVELAND 27-16 after 3 or more consecutive wins
LIRIANO: MINNESOTA 3-9 as a favorite of -175 to -250

TORONTO at KANSAS CITY, 2:10 PM ET
RZEPCZYNSKI: TORONTO 11-3 OVER in road games after having won 2 of their last 3 games
GREINKE: KANSAS CITY 19-9 OVER in day games

BOSTON at OAKLAND, 3:35 PM ET
BUCHHOLZ: BOSTON 6-13 in road games after scoring 4 runs or less 3 straight games
GONZALEZ: OAKLAND 21-10 in day games

TEXAS at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
LEWIS: TEXAS 14-5 UNDER after scoring 8 runs or more
SCHERZER: DETROIT 18-5 UNDER after a loss by 6 runs or more

CHI WHITE SOX at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
FLOYD: CHI WHITE SOX 10-2 after a game with a combined score of 4 runs or less
HERNANDEZ: SEATTLE 3-11 with a hot bullpen whose WHIP is under 1.000 the last 5 games

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