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**Udog** · 08-21-2010, 10:48 PM

Bettors’ best friend: Sunday’s wagering tips

Lines to keep an eye on

Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers – This line is down to San Francisco -2.5 at some books from the open of -3. The total sits at 35 at most shops, up from the 34-point open.

Weather to watch

Mariners at Yankees – Scattered thunderstorms, probability of precipitation (POP) 60 percent.
Nationals at Phillies – Thunderstorms, POP 80 percent.
Rangers at Orioles – Thunderstorms, POP 70 percent.

Who’s hot

New York Yankees are 82-32 in their last 114 home games
Philadelphia Phillies are 21-6 over last 27 games
San Diego Padres are 10-2 over last 12 games
Cincinnati Reds are 13-3 in last 16 road games
Minnesota Twins are 22-6 in last 28 games overall

Who’s not

Cleveland Indians are 3-13 in their last 16 games vs. Detroit
Houston Astros are 1-9 over last 10 in Florida
St. Louis Cardinals have lost five straight games
Chicago Cubs are 6-20 over their last 26 games

Key stat

4 errors - Michael Cuddyer has just four errors in 117 games at four positions: center, right, first and third. He also was hitting .342 with seven RBIs in the 10 games before Thursday's loss to Chicago.

Injury that should not be overlooked

Alex Rodriguez did not play in Saturday’s game and is on his way to the 15-day DL with a left calf strain.

Game of the day

Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers

Notable quotable

“I was just trying to get out there and help us win. I’ve got to make sure I’m OK. If I hurt myself bad, it could mess me up for next year and it could mess me up for my career. Hopefully, I don’t do that.

“I’m not excited. I want to be out there like everyone. I want to be out there and help us win. I think that was part of my problem, getting out there and hurting myself, I guess.’’

-Boston’s Dustin Pedroia on returning to the DL just two games after coming off the shelf.

**Udog** · 08-21-2010, 10:53 PM

NFL
Dunkel

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22

Game 429-430: Minnesota at San Francisco (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 120.939; San Francisco 124.037
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 3; 38
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 3 1/2; 34 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+3 1/2); Over

MONDAY, AUGUST 23

Game 431-432: Arizona at Tennessee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 117.443; Tennessee 120.655
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 3; 39
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 3 1/2; 37
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+3 1/2); Over

Vikings at 49ers: What bettors need to know

Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers (-2.5, 35)

OPENING LINE AND WEATHER

Oddsmakers opened San Francisco as a 3-point home favorite earlier this week on Monday and the line dropped to -2.5 by Saturday morning. The over/under opened at 34.5 and has risen to 35 in some locations.

The weather looks fantastic on Sunday evening in San Francisco with the temperature in the low 60s with a light wind (9 mph) and a zero percent chance of rain.

INJURY UPDATE

Brett Favre has returned to the Vikings, but Minnesota is still shorthanded at the wide receiver position. Receiver and punt returner Percy Harvin is out indefinitely while wideout Sidney Rice is currently on the physically unable to perform list with a hip injury.

The defense is still missing middle linebacker E.J. Henderson and cornerback Cedric Griffin who are both out of the preseason and questionable for the regular season opener at New Orleans on Sept. 9.

San Francisco will probably be without WR Michael Crabtree who is doubtful with a neck injury and star TE Vernon Davis is also doubtful with a knee injury. The team is short at running back after the sudden and unexpected retirement of Glen Coffee last week.

FAVRE ATTACK

Guess who’s back? After reversing his retirement for the umpteenth time, Brett Favre returns to quarterback the Minnesota Vikings this season. And he’s suiting right up, as he is expected to start Sunday night’s game against San Francisco.

Despite missing over three weeks of training camp, head coach Brad Childress plans on playing Favre a couple of series after watching him workout over the last couple of days.

“I think he's doing a good job of rounding into form,” Childress said. “He has been throwing the football, there is no question about that. Just conditioning his legs. He's versed in our system and our calls.”

NO RESPECT

After the Favre soap opera played out during the week, numerous stories were written that the Vikings, as a team, have little to no respect for Childress. This issue came to light last season when he and Favre had a heated argument on the sidelines after Childress pulled the quarterback from a game to rest.

And when recently asked if his players respect him, Childress responded with this: “You can ask Brett about that. You don't like it but you deal with it. You sit at the top, everybody knows who they are shooting at. So they can say whatever they want to say and make an argument for it.”

That sounds like a man who knows he’s not respected by his players. And now that Favre is back in the mix, it will be interesting to see which direction the Vikings head going forward. They were impressive in their 28-7 win last week in St. Louis, but that was pre-Favre return.

Keep an eye on the coach-QB relationship over the next few weeks as it may go a long way in deciding how the Vikings season plays out.

SOLID ROTATION

San Francisco has one of the better preseason quarterback rotations in the league. Starter Alex Smith leads the way and his backup is journeyman David Carr who has started plenty of games in the NFL. Carr was ultra impressive in the 49ers 37-17 waxing of the Colts in Indianapolis. He completed 9-of-11 for 98 yards and a touchdown.

This week, third stringer Nate Davis is expected to see the majority of action under center. Davis was good in preseason games last year, and he played well against the Colts last week as he completed 5 of his 6 passes for 84 yards. Head coach Mike Singletary calls Davis “a work in progress” so his performance on Sunday night against more experienced defensive players will tell us a lot about Davis’ future in the NFL.

**Udog** · 08-21-2010, 10:59 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, August 22

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HOUSTON (53 - 68) at FLORIDA (61 - 60) - 1:10 PM
NELSON FIGUEROA (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 232-214 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 226-208 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NOLASCO is 54-34 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 52-33 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 213-231 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 42-34 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 40-31 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 65-65 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 45-46 (+15.8 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.
FLORIDA is 37-50 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against FLORIDA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

NELSON FIGUEROA vs. FLORIDA since 1997
FIGUEROA is 1-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
NOLASCO is 3-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 7.03 and a WHIP of 1.192.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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NY METS (61 - 61) at PITTSBURGH (40 - 82) - 1:35 PM
JOHAN SANTANA (L) vs. ZACH DUKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 53-91 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 54-92 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-17 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 12-5 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
PITTSBURGH is 40-81 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-34 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-32 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 28-61 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 40-81 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

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

JOHAN SANTANA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SANTANA is 2-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.95 and a WHIP of 0.759.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

ZACH DUKE vs. NY METS since 1997
DUKE is 3-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.220.
His team's record is 4-2 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

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WASHINGTON (52 - 70) at PHILADELPHIA (69 - 52) - 1:35 PM
SCOTT OLSEN (L) vs. ROY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 73-154 (-38.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-26 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 48-113 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 71-147 (-45.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OLSEN is 0-9 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 34-15 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
OSWALT is 38-9 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 22-20 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-6 (+0.4 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
9 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+8.1 Units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
OLSEN is 5-6 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.37 and a WHIP of 1.663.
His team's record is 7-7 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+2.1 units)

ROY OSWALT vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
OSWALT is 3-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.018.
His team's record is 5-7 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (73 - 48) at MILWAUKEE (58 - 64) - 2:10 PM
JON GARLAND (R) vs. MANNY PARRA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 73-49 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 37-27 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 28-21 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 14-5 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-13 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 71-48 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-12 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-17 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 34-20 (+14.6 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.
MILWAUKEE is 24-35 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-31 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-39 (-16.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 17-28 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-31 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 48-53 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 9-21 (-14.1 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.
PARRA is 7-19 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JON GARLAND vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GARLAND is 2-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.77 and a WHIP of 1.131.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

MANNY PARRA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
PARRA is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 2.249.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (69 - 54) at ST LOUIS (65 - 54) - 2:15 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 69-55 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-53 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ZITO is 33-25 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 33-24 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 64-54 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 3-7 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games in August games this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-52 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 62-53 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+2.8 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

BARRY ZITO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ZITO is 1-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.706.
His team's record is 1-5 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GARCIA is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.00 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)

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ATLANTA (72 - 50) at CHICAGO CUBS (50 - 73) - 2:20 PM
MIKE MINOR (L) vs. RANDY WELLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 40-52 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 73-51 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 73-51 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 51-30 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-73 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-13 (-9.8 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-37 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 2-10 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 119-141 (-43.7 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-36 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-73 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-70 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-40 (-14.3 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.
WELLS is 9-16 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 9-16 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-1 (+1.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

MIKE MINOR vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

RANDY WELLS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WELLS is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 0.895.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (71 - 51) at LA DODGERS (62 - 61) - 4:10 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 34-14 (+14.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 69-36 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 72-51 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 35-25 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CINCINNATI is 14-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CINCINNATI is 72-51 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARROYO is 10-3 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 10-3 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 64-61 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 64-61 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 13-21 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
KERSHAW is 2-8 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-3 (+1.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ARROYO is 2-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.476.
His team's record is 2-8 (-6.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.7 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KERSHAW is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.88 and a WHIP of 0.977.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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COLORADO (62 - 59) at ARIZONA (48 - 75) - 4:10 PM
JHOULYS CHACIN (R) vs. DANIEL HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 63-60 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 5-17 (-11.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
COLORADO is 24-39 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 87-101 (-27.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 63-60 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 36-38 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 25-28 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 48-76 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 49-76 (-30.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 65-80 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-46 (-22.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 15-29 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-30 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 9-24 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
ARIZONA is 46-75 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 35-55 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 59-92 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-5 (+0.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CHACIN is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

DANIEL HUDSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (50 - 72) at DETROIT (59 - 63) - 1:05 PM
JEANMAR GOMEZ (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 116-170 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 106-153 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 82-125 (-36.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 90-55 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-19 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 90-55 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 12-1 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 29-6 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 24-14 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 220-229 (-38.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 86-121 (-50.1 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
DETROIT is 87-105 (-39.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 147-171 (-46.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 67-65 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-7 (+0.8 Units) against DETROIT this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.3 Units)

JEANMAR GOMEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
GOMEZ is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VERLANDER is 9-10 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.35 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 10-12 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-14. (-8.4 units)

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SEATTLE (49 - 73) at NY YANKEES (75 - 47) - 1:05 PM
LUKE FRENCH (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 50-72 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 21-41 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 49-70 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 11-27 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 21-2 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
SABATHIA is 41-15 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 10-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-4 (+1.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)

LUKE FRENCH vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
FRENCH is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 0.82 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SABATHIA is 9-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 11-6 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-8. (+0.1 units)

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TEXAS (68 - 53) at BALTIMORE (43 - 80) - 1:35 PM
TOMMY HUNTER (R) vs. KEVIN MILLWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 155-128 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 152-116 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 106-82 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 42-20 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HUNTER is 22-8 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 44-80 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 532-589 (-120.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 90-105 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 22-48 (-20.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 39-83 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 532-589 (-120.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 22-54 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 128-202 (-62.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 5-3 (+7.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

TOMMY HUNTER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HUNTER is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. TEXAS since 1997
MILLWOOD is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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TORONTO (64 - 57) at BOSTON (69 - 54) - 1:35 PM
SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BUCHHOLZ is 16-5 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 8-0 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 10-2 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 64-58 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 27-20 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 30-28 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
TORONTO is 53-41 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 34-29 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MARCUM is 16-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 9-13 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 12-19 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-4 (+4.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. BOSTON since 1997
MARCUM is 5-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.139.
His team's record is 6-3 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 5-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 5-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

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LA ANGELS (61 - 62) at MINNESOTA (71 - 51) - 8:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 58-63 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WEAVER is 4-14 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 71-51 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 38-19 (+16.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 141-83 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 36-17 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 67-46 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 47-33 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 105-78 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 163-132 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 27-14 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 77-72 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 27-14 (+16.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 98-82 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 175-136 (+22.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 559-551 (+45.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-1 (+3.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WEAVER is 4-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.021.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BAKER is 0-5 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.81 and a WHIP of 1.638.
His team's record is 1-7 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (66 - 55) at KANSAS CITY (51 - 70) - 2:10 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-29 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 66-56 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-14 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 222-181 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-41 (+6.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 116-167 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 14-24 (-12.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 60-80 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 107-150 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 29-55 (-23.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 9-16 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 8-15 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 7-5 (+0.7 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DANKS is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.177.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GREINKE is 6-10 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 8-12 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-9. (+1.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (74 - 48) at OAKLAND (61 - 60) - 4:05 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. DALLAS BRADEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 34-41 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 68-70 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 6-24 (-20.7 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.
GARZA is 9-18 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARZA is 7-16 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 61-60 (+1.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 38-25 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 230-158 (+67.2 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 29-12 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 60-55 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 31-17 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-20 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-12 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 18-35 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
OAKLAND is 2-10 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-3 (+2.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GARZA is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.446.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

DALLAS BRADEN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BRADEN is 4-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.220.
His team's record is 4-3 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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**Udog** · 08-21-2010, 11:11 PM

MLB

Sunday, August 22

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates (+160, 7.5)

Like so many MLB teams this season, the New York Mets’ offense came to life as soon as the team stepped up to the dish in Pittsburgh. New York scored three runs in the first inning during Game 1 of this series and cruised to a 7-2 victory. It was the first time the Mets had scored more than three runs in seven games.

Now the look to Johan Santana to finish off the Pirates as he goes up against Zach Duke, who hasn’t won in four starts and is now just 5-12 on the season. Duke was working on four scoreless innings against the Florida Marlins before the wheels came off. He allowed four earned runs in the fifth.

"It was tough," Duke told reporters. "I started leaving the ball up and they made me pay. I'm just going to try to erase that one from my memory."

Pick: Under

Toronto Blue Jays at Boston Red Sox (-145, 8.5)

If there’s one thing you have to respect about Shaun Marcum, it’s that he may get knocked around, but you know he’ll come back swinging – or more literally in his case, dealing from the rubber.

He gave up four homers and eight earned runs over just four innings of work against the BoSox last week. It was an ugly sight.

So all he did was take a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Oakland A’s the next time he took the mound and finished with a complete-game one-hitter with five strikeouts. He’ll be looking for payback against Boston on Sunday.

Pick: Jays

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Ricky Nolasco (14-8, 4.22 ERA), Florida Marlins

Nolasco is proving to be a solid No. 2 behind Josh Johnson in Florida’s rotation. The former fourth round pick shows first-round talent every time he takes the bump.

The Marlins are 8-2 in his last 10 starts, during which time he’s struck out 79 batters and walked just 12. He’s only pitched six innings in each of his last two appearances but he left both games with the opposition held scoreless.

Dallas Braden (8-8, 3.44 ERA), Oakland Athletics

Braden has already reached his single game, pitching pinnacle but he’s working hard to prove he’s not a one-hit wonder.

He battled through some adversity following his perfect game early this season and has really come on at the tail end of the campaign.

He’s 4-1 with a 2.57 ERA over his last six starts and the A’s are 5-1 during that stretch.

Slumping

Manny Parra (3-9, 5.36 ERA), Milwaukee Brewers

There isn’t much good a pitcher like Manny Parra can do for a staff. You’d think the one thing he could do to help out his team is eat up some innings.

Brewers manager Ken Macha would love for that to happen but Parra averages way too many pitches per inning to give the bullpen any type of relief.

Parra has pitched six innings or more just once in his last 10 starts. Oh yeah, Milwaukee is 2-8 over that period.

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Sunday Night Baseball: Angels at Twins
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Los Angeles Angels at Minnesota Twins

The Angels and Twins conclude their three-game series Sunday night at the new Target Field in Minnesota on ESPN.

TRIPLE THREAT

The first-place Twins’ attack is spearheaded behind All-Star performers C Joe Mauer, 1B Justin Morneau and LF Delmon Young. As a unit, the terrific trio is averaging .331 with 12 home runs and 69 RBIs for the season.

With Morneau still on the DL while dealing with symptoms from a concussion he suffered July 7 in Toronto, contributions from Mauer and Young are crucial at this point of the campaign for Minnesota.

Amazingly, before he homered here Wednesday against the White Sox, Mauer belonged to a small group of players who’d had at least 150 at-bats and a .300 average but no big flies in their home park.

Morneau took batting practice with his teammates on Tuesday prior to the team's game against the White Sox. He hit a few home runs to right field.

"We're just letting him do his thing," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He has had a number of good days. When he goes out on the field and he tells us he's ready, that's when we'll start talking. We're just letting him do his thing, that's all."

Entering this series, the Twins were 15-5 against the AL West, and they captured three of four games from the Angels in the season-opening series in Anaheim. Their next seven games are against Texas and Seattle.

PUT ME IN COACH

During a series at Toronto in early July, Michael Cuddyer played right field, third base and first base. He played first in the series finale because Morneau was out with a concussion, and Cuddyer hasn't played right field or third base since.

Cuddyer has been there all season to fill in for a teammate who gets hurt, or weary, the backup for almost all positions – as he’s doing now with Morneau still residing on the DL.

Most important, he wants to play every day.

"That's what I'm here to do," he said.

And he's been doing it well, with just four errors in 117 games at four positions: center, right, first and third. He also was hitting .342 with seven RBIs in the 10 games before Thursday's loss to Chicago.

"I told him, 'If you ever feel it, Cuddy, you come and tell me,'" Gardenhire said. "He's doing just fine. He wants to play; he loves it."

HEAR YE, HEAR YE

After watching the Angels appear lifeless, OF Tori Hunter knew exactly what he had to do. He couldn't stand what he was seeing from his team.

The veteran, who played for the Twins from 1998-2007, initiated a players-only meeting before Thursday’s 7-2 win over Boston in which they snapped a three-game losing streak.

"I thought it was time to call a meeting."

"I couldn't sleep at night," Hunter said. "The way we were playing, we were down every night. The last five games we were dead, no energy. Guys would strike out and just go sit on the bench. It was sad."

Veteran OF Bobby Abreu joined Hunter in leading the attempt to snap the Angels out of their funk.

"We can play better than we are now, so we had a little chat to find ways to start winning some games," Abreu said. "It was good that we talked. Everybody understands what we are looking for.

"We still have a lot of games left. One inning, one play, one pitch can turn a game around."

The result of the closed-door session was apparent.

"We had a little more energy, a little more bounce in our step," Hunter said. "There's music playing, cracking jokes in the dugout. That's what you've got to get back to: having fun."

The meeting gave the Halos a renewed "sense of purpose," said manager Mike Scioscia.

"I think there are a lot of different things that can come out of a players-only meeting," Scioscia said. "One thing is for guys to understand there's a lot of baseball left and how important it is for us to bring our game onto the field and win or lose with that.

"We have some powerful voices in that clubhouse, and I'm sure that's part of the message that was delivered."

BON JOURNO

Rookie CF Peter Bourjos is struggling at the plate but is leaving quite an impression in the field.

Bourjos laid down a bunt single against the Red Sox on Thursday to snap an 0-for-16 slump. Bourjos entered the weekend hitting .133 (6-for-45).

"I felt like I was watching a young Torii out there. I was, like, 'Wow. This is what it looked like?' Only now I'm seeing it live in real time," commented Angel outfielder Hunter.

Hunter has switched to right field with Bourjos attempting to take over the center field position.

RIGHT ON

A battle of promising right-handers will meet at the Target Center tonight when the Angels send Jered Weaver (11-8, 3.11) up against Scott Baker (10-9, 4.85) and the Twins.

Baker enters tonight’s fray 5-0 with a 3.77 ERA in his last five-team starts. He is also 15-5 in his last 20 home-team starts, including 8-4 here in the Target Center.

The Twins have captured seven wins in a row behind Baker during the month of August, including six in a row at home.

However, Baker has struggled against the Angels, going 1-7 with a 5.82 ERA in eight career team-starts.

Weaver is 5-2 with a 3.65 ERA in seven career team-starts against Minnesota.

The Angels have dropped four of Weaver’s last five starts during the month of August, while he’s posted a 5.64 ERA in those efforts.

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This Day in Baseball
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On August 22 in Baseball History...

1886 - Just as he reaches the ball on a long hit by Jimmy Wolf, Reds center fielder Abner Powell's pants are grabbed by a stray dog. Wolf circles the bases with the homer that wins the game for Louisville 5-3 in eleven innings.

1917 - Pittsburgh's Carson Bigbee set a major-league record — since tied — with 11 at-bats in a 22-inning game against Brooklyn. Pirate Elmer Jacobs pitched 16 2/3 innings in relief. The game was also the fourth consecutive extra-inning game by the Pirates for a total of 59 innings, a National League record.

1926 - After three games with the Tigers are rained out at home, Connie Mack and Tom Shibe get a court injunction and play the first Sunday game ever seen in Philadelphia. A light rain holds the crowd to 10,000 while Lefty Grove defeats the White Sox 3-2. A court later rules that Sunday baseball is still illegal; it will be 1934 before the law changes in Philadelphia.

1933 - William Veeck, president of the Chicago Cubs, urges a midsummer series of interleague games. He also proposes a split season. While some owners are in agreement on interleague play, Washington owner Clark Griffith opposes it.

1934 - Pitcher Wes Ferrell hit two home runs to give the Boston Red Sox a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox in 12 innings. Trailing 2-1, Ferrell hit a home run in the eighth inning to tie the score and with two out in the 12th, Ferrell connected again for the game-winner.

1946 - Clubs approve a change to a 168-game schedule, but they will rescind the decision at another meeting September 16. Television is first recognized, with clubs given rights to their own games. Players jumping to outlaw leagues will not be allowed to apply for reinstatement for five years.

1961 - Roger Maris becomes the first player to hit his 50th home run in the month of August, as the Yankees lose to the Angels 4-3.

1965 - San Francisco's Juan Marichal, batting against Los Angeles' Sandy Koufax, complains that catcher Johnny Roseboro's return throws are too close. He then turns and attacks Roseboro with his bat. A 14-minute brawl ensues before Koufax, Willie Mays, and other peacemakers can restore order. Roseboro suffers a considerable cut on the head. Juan Marichal is suspended eight playing days and levied a National League-record $1,750 fine.

1984 - New York Mets right-hander Dwight Gooden, at 19, fanned nine San Diego Padres to become the 11th rookie to strike out 200 batters in one season.

1989 - Nolan Ryan strikes out Rickey Henderson in the fifth inning of a 2-0 loss to Oakland to become the first pitcher in major league history to strike out 5,000 batters.

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**Udog** · 08-21-2010, 11:17 PM

WNBA

Sunday, August 22

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. SAN ANTONIO
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix

3:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games
Atlanta is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington

4:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. NEW YORK
Connecticut is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Connecticut's last 8 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New York is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

5:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. INDIANA
Minnesota is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Indiana is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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Lady Luck: Today's WNBA best bets
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Phoenix Mercury at San Antonio Silver Stars (-6, 173)

The Phoenix Mercury have taken two of three from the Silver Stars in the season series, but Phoenix has had its share of problems lately. The Mercury have lost five of their last six heading into this one and are scoring only 80.8 points per game over their last five, which is down considerably from their season average of 94.2.

None of their starters managed 10 points in their last outing against Seattle since the Storm lead the division by a landslide, so Diana Taurasi took the night off and the rest of the team’s starters barely got their feet wet.

Expect more of the same as Phoenix closes out the season Sunday against San Antonio. This one might be pretty ugly.

Pick: Under

Minnesota Lynx at Indiana Fever (-9, 150.5)

At the time of this writing, the Indiana Fever were still locked in a three-way tie for first place in the Western Conference, but all that could change tomorrow afternoon.

The reality is they’ll really be looking to snap a two-game skid at home against a Lynx team they should handle easily. What you have to be worried about is if they get out to a big league early and start sitting their starters down, leaving the door open to a backdoor cover.

Pick: Over

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**Udog** · 08-21-2010, 11:19 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** · 08-22-2010, 07:53 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: August 22

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Niners host the Vikings under the lights, while the Athletics try to beat the visiting Rays, and the WNBA closes out its regular season.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

The National Football League offers up just one exhibition contest on Sunday, with Minnesota at San Francisco. The Vikings got some good news this past week when quarterback Brett Favre finally showed up at training camp and announced he would play for the team this season; Favre is likely to see a bit of action in Sunday's game. The Niners also added to their roster this past week by signing former Eagles running back Brian Westbrook. The oddsmakers have San Francisco listed as a 3-point home favorite for the Sunday night matchup, with the total for the contest pegged at 35 points.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

On the American League schedule for Sunday it's Cleveland at Detroit, Seattle at the Yankees, Texas at Baltimore, Toronto at Boston, the White Sox at Kansas City, the Angels at Milwaukee, and Tampa Bay at Oakland. Matt Garza (12-7, 3.74 ERA) is expected to pitch for the Rays on Sunday, while the Athletics counter with Dallas Braden (8-8, 3.44 ERA). Righthander Garza dazzled the Rangers in his most recent outing, throwing seven scoreless innings while giving up just five hits and striking out 10 batters. Lefthander Braden has won two straight starts over the Blue Jays and Mariners, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits over those 16 innings and striking out 11.

Meanwhile, the National League on Sunday offers up Houston at Florida, the Mets at Pittsburgh, Washington at Philadelphia, San Diego at Milwaukee, San Francisco at St. Louis, Atlanta at the Cubs, Colorado at Arizona, and Cincinnati at the Dodgers. Bronson Arroyo (13-7, 3.87 ERA) will take on Clayton Kershaw (11-7, 3.03 ERA) in that last contest. Righthander Arroyo had no trouble with the Diamondbacks last time out, giving up just two runs on six hits over 7 1-3 innings of work in the victory. Lefthander Kershaw blanked the Rockies on five hits over his seven innings last time out, fanning six batters.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, the WNBA wraps up its regular-season schedule with four games on Sunday: Phoenix at San Antonio, Connecticut at New York, Minnesota at Indiana, and Washington at Atlanta. The Mystics and Dream met on August 3 in Atlanta, with Washington grabbing an 86-78 road win as a 6-point underdog. Katie Smith poured in a team-high 18 points in the win for the Mystics; Angel McCoughtry scored 30 for Atlanta.

**Udog** · 08-22-2010, 07:59 AM

MLB

Sunday, August 22

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1:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

1:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. NY YANKEES
Seattle is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Seattle is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle

1:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. FLORIDA
Houston is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Florida
Houston is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Houston
Florida is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Houston

1:35 PM
TEXAS vs. BALTIMORE
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas

1:35 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Toronto
Boston is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Toronto

1:35 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Washington

1:35 PM
NY METS vs. PITTSBURGH
NY Mets are 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing NY Mets
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

2:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. MILWAUKEE
San Diego is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home

2:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
Chi White Sox are 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games ,on the road
Chi White Sox are 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games ,
Kansas City4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing Chi White Sox

2:15 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

2:20 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHI CUBS
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games at home

4:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Tampa Bay is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

4:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. LA DODGERS
Cincinnati is 5-15 SU in their last 20 games when playing LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
LA Dodgers are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home

4:10 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. MINNESOTA
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Minnesota is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

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**Udog** · 08-22-2010, 08:04 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Cincinnati at LA Dodgers
The Reds look to bounce back from yesterday's 8-5 loss and build on their 8-1 record in their last 9 road games. Cincinnati is the pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Reds favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+125). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22

Game 901-902: Houston at Florida (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Figueroa) 14.987; Florida (Miller) 14.614
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 903-904: NY Mets at Pittsburgh (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Santana) 15.287; Pittsburgh (Duke) 12.576
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-170); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-170); Under

Game 905-906: Washington at Philadelphia (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Olsen) 14.366; Philadelphia (Oswalt) 15.701
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-240); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-240); Over

Game 907-908: San Diego at Milwaukee (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Garland) 15.918; Milwaukee (Parra) 17.096
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+105); Under

Game 909-910: San Francisco at St. Louis (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 15.460; St. Louis (Garcia) 14.072
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+125); Over

Game 911-912: Atlanta at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Minor) 15.041; Cubs (Wells) 14.676
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-135); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-135); N/A

Game 913-914: Cincinnati at LA Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Arroyo) 16.876; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.684
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-145); 7
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+125); Under

Game 915-916: Colorado at Arizona (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Chacin) 13.950; Arizona (Hudson) 14.290
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-130); Over

Game 917-918: Cleveland at Detroit (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Gomez) 14.909; Detroit (Verlander) 14.159
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+170); Under

Game 919-920: Seattle at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (French) 15.658; NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.116
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-350); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-350); Over

Game 921-922: Texas at Baltimore (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Hunter) 14.782; Baltimore (Millwood) 15.141
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-165); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+145); Under

Game 923-924: Toronto at Boston (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Marcum) 14.511; Boston (Buchholz) 15.959
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-150); Over

Game 925-926: LA Angels at Minnesota (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 15.582; Minnesota (Baker) 16.681
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-120); Under

Game 927-928: Chicago White Sox at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 14.209; Kansas City (Greinke) 15.144
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+100); Over

Game 929-930: Tampa Bay at Oakland (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Garza) 15.512; Oakland (Braden) 17.193
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+115); Under

**Udog** · 08-22-2010, 08:08 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Phoenix at San Antonio
The Mercury look to build on their 7-1 ATS record in their last 8 games versus the Western Conference. Phoenix is the pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has the Silver Stars favored by only 5. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+7). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22

Game 651-652: Phoenix at San Antonio (3:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 107.113; San Antonio 112.296
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 177
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 7; 173 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+7); Over

Game 653-654: Washington at Atlanta (3:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 114.525; Atlanta 115.750
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 157
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 3 1/2; 160 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+3 1/2); Under

Game 655-656: Connecticut at New York (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 110.793; New York 121.746
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 11; 152
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 7 1/2; 155
Dunkel Pick: New York (-7 1/2); Under

Game 657-658: Minnesota at Indiana (5:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 109.222; Indiana 119.636
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 10 1/2; 157
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 9; 150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-9); Over

**Udog** · 08-22-2010, 08:13 AM

MLB

Sunday, August 22

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Tips and Trends
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Toronto Blue Jays at Boston Red Sox [1:35 PM ET]

BLUE JAYS: Toronto continues to be one of the most underrated teams in baseball. Playing in the toughest division in baseball hasn't stopped the Blue Jays to have a winning record of 64-58 SU this year. Toronto is +12.16 and +24.33 units both SU and on the RL respectively this year, proving just how underrated they really are. Pitcher Shaun Marcum will make the road start today, as he is 11-6 with an ERA of 3.69 and a WHIP of 1.16 this season. The Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games against a team with a winning record. Toronto is 7-3 in their last 10 games as an underdog. The Blue Jays are 5-1 in Marcum's last 6 Sunday starts. Toronto is 4-1 in Marcum's last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. The Blue Jays are 9-3 in Marcum's last 12 starts as a road underdog. Toronto is 12-5 in Marcum's last 17 starts on grass. The Blue Jays are 0-4 in Marcum's last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Blue Jays are 13-3 last 16 games against the American League East.
Over is 7-3 last 10 games overall.

Key Injuries - 3B Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) is questionable.

Projected Score: 3

RED SOX: (-150, O/U 8.5) Boston continues to hang tough in the American League East, despite several key injuries to their star players. Boston is getting by with their pitching, as their pitching staff has been near dominant of late. Boston is 70-54 SU this season, including 37-25 SU at home. The Red Sox are -0.80 and -2.46 units both SU and on the RL this year. P Clay Buchholz will make the home start today, as he is 14-5 with an ERA of 2.36 and a WHIP of 1.19 this year. The Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games. Boston is 4-0 in Buchholz's last 4 home starts against a team with a winning record. The Red Sox are 7-0 in Buchholz's last 7 starts as a home favorite. Boston is 4-0 in Buchholz's last 4 starts against the American League East. The Red Sox are 6-0 in Buchholz's last 6 home starts overall. Boston is 6-1 in Buchholz's last 7 Sunday starts. The Red Sox are 21-6 in Buchholz's last 27 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Red Sox are 0-5 last 5 games during game 3 of a series.
Over is 6-2 last 8 games against a team with a winning record.

Key Injuries - CF Mike Cameron (abdominal) is out.

Projected Score: 5 (SIDE of the Day)

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**Udog** · 08-22-2010, 08:16 AM

NFL

Sunday, August 22

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Tips and Trends
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Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers [NBC | 8:00 PM ET]

VIKINGS: Minnesota dominated St. Louis in their first preseason game, ultimately winning by 21 points. The Vikings defense was dynamic, holding the Rams offense to no points throughout the game. In fact, the Vikings defense was so dominant that they held the Rams to only 150 total yards. QB Sage Rosenfels was dynamic in his last outing, throwing for 310 YDS and 3 TD's. WR Garrett Mills caught 4 passes for 106 YDS and a TD against the Rams. The Vikings offense had a clean game, as they didn't have a single turnover against the Rams. Minnesota has made waves across the NFL this week, with the reemergence of QB Brett Favre. All eyes will be on the old ballslinger tonight, as he is expected to make his debut tonight. Favre has said he expects to play, and to play quite well. With Favre in the fold, the Vikings are a Super Bowl contender. Wiseguys will be watching to see how Rosenfels handles the demotion after his wonderful Week 1 performance.

Vikings beat the St. Louis Rams 28-7 in their first preseason game.

Key Injuries -LB E.J. Henderson (leg) is questionable.

Projected Score: 13

49ERS: (-2.5, O/U 35) San Francisco simply drilled Indianapolis in their first preseason game, scoring 37 points and winning by 20 points. During one stretch of the game, the 49ers scored 34 consecutive points. San Francisco has taken on the persona of their head coach Mike Singletary, where each and every play matters. Coach Singletary demands nothing but the finest efforts from his players, and they have been rewarding him during this specific preseason. Backup QB's David Carr and Nate Davis combined to throw for 180 YDS while completing 14 of their 17 passes. RB Anthony Dixon rushed for 103 YDS and a TD amongst 21 rushing attempts. Defensively, the 49ers forced 4 Indianapolis turnovers in the dominating San Francisco win.

49ers beat the Indianapolis Colts 37-17 in their first preseason game.

Key Injuries - LB Scott McKillop (knee) is out.

Projected Score: 17 (UNDER-Total of the Day)

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**Udog** · 08-22-2010, 09:36 AM

WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, August 22

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PHOENIX (15 - 18) at SAN ANTONIO (13 - 20) - 8/22/2010, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games vs. division opponents this season.
PHOENIX is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
PHOENIX is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 8-5 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-6 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (21 - 12) at ATLANTA (19 - 14) - 8/22/2010, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 196-239 ATS (-66.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in road games in August or September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 120-157 ATS (-52.7 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
ATLANTA is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (17 - 16) at NEW YORK (21 - 12) - 8/22/2010, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 9-4 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 7-7 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (12 - 21) at INDIANA (21 - 12) - 8/22/2010, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) against Western conference opponents this season.
INDIANA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
INDIANA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
INDIANA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in August or September games this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-2 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 08-22-2010, 11:45 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Sunday, 8/22/2010

HOUSTON at FLORIDA, 1:10 PM ET
FIGUEROA: HOUSTON 3-16 in road games vs. an NL team with a batting average of .255 or worse in the second half of the season
NOLASCO: FLORIDA 9-1 when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 38% to 46%) in the second half of the season

NY METS at PITTSBURGH, 1:35 PM ET
SANTANA: 52-14 TSR after 2 or more consecutive wins
DUKE: PITTSBURGH is 4-16 in August games

WASHINGTON at PHILADELPHIA, 1:35 PM ET
OLSEN: WASHINGTON 1-14 after a win by 4 runs or more
OSWALT: 14-2 TSR in home games in the second half of the season

SAN DIEGO at MILWAUKEE, 2:10 PM ET
GARLAND: 10-2 TSR after 2 or more consecutive losses
PARRA: 7-19 TSR when the total is 9 to 9.5

SAN FRANCISCO at ST LOUIS, 2:15 PM ET
ZITO: SAN FRANCISCO 23-9 against NL Central opponents
GARCIA: 13-5 UNDER as a favorite of -110 or higher

ATLANTA at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET
MINOR: ATLANTA 32-19 after a loss
WELLS: CHICAGO CUBS 2-8 in home games after a one run win

CINCINNATI at LA DODGERS, 4:10 PM ET
ARROYO: 10-3 TSR in road games
KERSHAW: 2-8 TSR in August games

COLORADO at ARIZONA, 4:10 PM ET
CHACIN: COLORADO 0-8 after batting .225 or worse over a 10 game span
HUDSON: ARIZONA 14-4 OVER in home games after a game with a combined score of 4 runs or less

CLEVELAND at DETROIT, 1:05 PM ET
GOMEZ: CLEVELAND 8-0 UNDER after 2 straight games where they stranded 5 or less runners on base
VERLANDER: 12-1 TSR in home games in day games

SEATTLE at NY YANKEES, 1:05 PM ET
FRENCH: SEATTLE 1-11 with a hot bullpen whose ERA is under 3.00 the last 15 games
SABATHIA: NY YANKEES 21-2 in home games when playing on Sunday

TEXAS at BALTIMORE, 1:35 PM ET
HUNTER: 18-6 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
MILLWOOD: BALTIMORE 3-18 after batting .225 or worse over a 5 game span

TORONTO at BOSTON, 1:35 PM ET
MARCUM: TORONTO 15-7 OVER after 6 or more consecutive road games
BUCHHOLZ: 8-0 TSR when the total is 8 to 8.5

LA ANGELS at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET
WEAVER: LA ANGELS 21-10 after a win by 6 runs or more
BAKER: 32-19 OVER as a favorite of -110 or higher

CHI WHITE SOX at KANSAS CITY, 2:10 PM ET
DANKS: CHI WHITE SOX 14-5 after 3 or more consecutive overs
GREINKE: 3-11 TSR at home when the total is 7.5 or less

TAMPA BAY at OAKLAND, 4:05 PM ET
GARZA: 2-12 TSR after giving up no earned runs last outing
BRADEN: 9-1 TSR in home games against AL East opponents

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