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**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 12:14 AM

Bettors' best friend: Sunday's wagering tips

Weather to watch

Atlanta at Florida – 30 percent chance of isolated thundershowers

Who’s hot

Boston is 8-2 in its last 10 home meetings with the White Sox.

Tampa Bay is 40-15 in its last 55 meetings with Baltimore.

Minnesota is 27-11 in its last 38 overall games.

Colorado has won seven of its last nine meetings with San Diego.

Who’s not

Toronto is 4-10 in its last 14 Sunday games.

Washington is 14-40 in its last 54 road games.

Detroit is 17-36 in its last 53 road games.

St. Louis has lost nine of its last 11 games.

Chicago is 5-13 in its last 18 home games.

Key stat

1 – The number of total runs Seattle starter Felix Hernandez has allowed over his last five starts, spanning 37 innings. He has struck out 48 batters over that span.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Josh Hamilton – knee/back. Hamilton expected to play Saturday after missing some time over the last week with a wonky knee. He had a lubrication shot in his right knee on Tuesday and says it feels better. However, he left Saturday’s game with lower-back stiffness.

Game of the day

Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox

Notable quotable

“That was garbage. That's just bad baseball. It's only the fourth inning. If they're going to hold me on, I'm going to roll out. The circumstances were kind of out of whack, but the game was too early. It was only the fourth inning. If it happened again, I'd do it again. It's one of those things where I'm a hard-nosed player. I'm grimey.”

-Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan after he charged the mound in Wednesday’s brawl with the Florida Marlins. Morgan has appealed his eight-game suspension.

Tips and notes

Alex Rodriguez is scheduled to come off the DL on Sunday and it looked like that was a sure thing earlier in the week. Now that doesn’t seem so concrete. He took some BP and fielding drills before Saturday’s game but was non-committal about Sunday’s game, saying his return may need to wait until Monday or Tuesday.

Derek Lowe knows what the issue is with his pitching elbow and he plans on throwing through it. An MRI showed no ligament or tendon damage, but there is a bone chip that’s stuck in the joint. Lowe who’s now 37 and has never been on the DL in his career expects to make his scheduled start Wednesday against Pittsburgh.

**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 12:18 AM

MLB

Sunday, September 5

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Mike Minor (3-0, 3.91 ERA), Atlanta

Mike Minor has had a dream start to his life in the big leagues. The rookie is 3-0 in his first four starts and is coming off a 9-2 win over the New York Mets in his last outing. The lefty scattered seven hits over five innings of work while striking out four and walking two.

Felix Hernandez (10-10, 2.38 ERA) Seattle

Felix Hernandez must have a tough time keeping himself from wondering what life would be like if he wasn’t playing for the Seattle Mariners at this point. He has allowed just a single run over his last five outings, but is only 3-1 over that stretch thanks to Seattle’s terrible run support. During that time he has 48 strikeouts over 37 innings.

Hernandez took a no-decision against the Los Angeles Angels the last time he took the hill, going seven scoreless innings while striking out eight.

Slumping

Vin Mazzaro (6-7, 4.05 ERA), Oakland

The good news for Vin Mazzaro is that it can’t get much worse than his last start. He gave up three homers and seven earned runs against the New York Yankees in a 9-3 loss the last time he took the hill. Mazzaro is now winless in his last seven outings, with his last win coming on July 29 at home against the
Texas Rangers.

Rodrigo Lopez (5-12, 5.24 ERA) Arizona

Lopez has suffered three tough starts over his last four outings and hasn’t won a game since July 8 against the Florida Marlins. He hasn’t made it though the fifth inning in his last two, allowing five runs apiece in those outings.

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Sunday Night Baseball: Giants at Dodgers
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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers

The Giants have a postseason berth in their sights, but their neighbors to the south have other plans.

*Statistics compiled prior to Saturday night’s game.

Until recently, San Diego seemed like a lock to make the postseason, but the division-leading Padres’ recent slide has left the door open for the Giants to make a run at their first NL West title since 2003.

Starting Off

Jonathan Sanchez (9-8, 3.54) takes the hill for San Francisco in search of a career-best 10th win. Sanchez, San Francisco’s most profitable starter (+490 units), is coming off a strong performance in which he tossed eight innings of one-run ball against Colorado.
He allowed five runs in five innings in his only start against Los Angeles this season, an 8-2 loss on June 30.

Sanchez will face Hiroki Kuroda on Sunday night. The Dodgers’ righthander is under .500 on the year, but has pitched better than his record would indicate.

In his last start, Kuroda (10-11, 3.39) took a no-hitter into the eighth inning in a 3-0 victory over the Phillies. He has lasted at least seven innings in each of his last five starts, a stretch over which he has a 2.78 ERA.

Catching Up

Giants phenom Buster Posey has been as good as advertised since being called up at the end of May. Over 82 games, the young catcher/first baseman has compiled 54 RBIs and a .876 OPS.

Posey, who was just 16 years old the last time San Francisco played postseason baseball, drove in both of his team’s runs in Friday’s series-opening 4-2 loss.

Meanwhile, the Dodgers have gotten a big boost from midseason acquisition Rod Barajas. The 34 year-old journeyman has filled in admirably for Russell Martin, who is out for the season with a hip injury. Since being acquired from the Mets on August 22, Barajas is batting .375 with four homers and eight RBIs in eight games.

The Pen is Mightier…

San Francisco’s bullpen is 27-14 on the year with a 3.38 ERA, third-best in the National League. All-Star closer Brian Wilson leads the NL with 38 saves and has allowed just one run in his last 10 outings.

He is a perfect two-for-two in save opportunities against Los Angeles in 2010. In three innings of work against the Dodgers, Wilson has struck out six without allowing a run.

Wishful Thinking?

The Dodgers are eight games out in the Wild Card race. Their role has seemingly shifted from postseason contender to spoiler, but don’t tell that to Joe Torre.

“I still believe this ballclub has a six- or seven-game winning streak,” Torre told the Dodgers’ official website.

For Los Angeles to make an improbable playoff run, Rafael Furcal will have to make up for lost time. The starting shortstop missed more than a month with a low back strain before making his return on Friday night.

Torre was pleased with Furcal’s approach at the plate, although Furcal committed a costly error in the field, leading to the Giants’ only two runs.

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox (-140, 9)

It’s not that the Boston Red Sox are throwing in the towel or anything, but they aren’t kidding themselves about their situation either. They sit 7 ½ games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL Wild Card.

"I don't think we've pulled up the tent yet, we just have to play really well,'' Sunday’s starter Josh Beckett told reporters. "Really, really well.''

Boston is 3-4 in its last seven games. They face Chicago’s Mark Buehrle, who has allowed more than four runs only once in his last six starts.

Pick: White Sox

Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals (-180, 7.5)

It’s pretty hard to go against St. Louis’ Chris Carpenter when he’s at home in a big pressure situation. Carpenter hasn’t allowed more than three earned runs in his last 10 starts and is 14-5 on the year. That said, if there’s one team that’s going to put a few crooked numbers on the board against him, it’s the Reds.

Paced by NL Triple Crown candidate Joey Votto, Cincinnati has scored at least five runs in eight of their last 10 games.

Pick: Over

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This Day in Baseball
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On September 5 in Baseball History...

1908 - Brooklyn's Nap Rucker pitched a 6-0 no-hitter against the Boston Braves at Washington Park. Rucker struck out fourteen and walked none. The Dodgers made three errors.

1918 - The Cubs switch their home games to Comiskey Park with its larger seating capacity for the World Series. Babe Ruth/A>, having completed thirteen scoreless innings in his first World Series two years ago, adds nine more in edging Hippo Vaughn 1-0 in the opener. During the seventh-inning stretch, a military band plays "The Star Spangled Banner." From then on, it is played at every World Series game, every season opener, and whenever a band is present to play it, though it is not yet adopted as the national anthem. The custom of playing it before every game will begin during World War II, after the installation of public address systems.

1921 - Walter Johnson breaks Cy Young's career strikeout mark by fanning seven Yankees to run his total to 2,287.

1954 - Joe Bauman, playing for Roswell of the Longhorn League, hit three home runs to give him 72 for the season. Bauman never made it to the majors.

1955 - Don Newcombe of the Brooklyn Dodgers hit his seventh homer of the season for a National League record for home runs by a pitcher. The Dodgers beat the Phillies 11-4.

1971 - J.R. Richard tied Karl Spooner's Major League record by striking out fifteen San Francisco Giants in his first Major League game as the Houston Astros beat the Giants.

1979 - Matt Keough of the A's beats the Brewers 6-1 for his first victory after 14 straight losses. He ended 1978 with four defeats and barely avoided tying the American League record of nineteen consecutive losses.

1982 - Roy Smalley hit a pair of three-run homers, one from each side of the plate, as the Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 18-7.

1998 - Mark McGwire became only the third player to reach sixty home runs, as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0. He joined Babe Ruth and Roger Maris with sixty homers in a single season.

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**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 12:26 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Atlanta at New York
The Liberty look to take advantage of an Atlanta team that is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games playing on 3 or more days of rest. New York is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Liberty favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: New York (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Game 603-604: Atlanta at New York (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 113.071; New York 121.203
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 8; 159
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 4 1/2; 164
Dunkel Pick: New York (-4 1/2); Under

Game 605-606: Seattle at Phoenix (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 112.150; Phoenix 113.450
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 178
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 175
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix; Over

WNBA

Sunday, September 5

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. PHOENIX
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Phoenix is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. NEW YORK
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
Atlanta is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing New York
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games

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Lady Luck: Today's WNBA best bets
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Seattle Storm at Phoenix Mercury (-1.5, 174)

Somehow, some way, the Seattle Storm continue to get the best of the Phoenix Mercury ever time they meet on the court. They have booked blowouts, overtime wins and everything in between as they look to close out the best-of-three series.

At this point, it’s hard to see how Phoenix is going to get the best of Seattle. The Storm are controlling the pace and keeping the Mercury from turning this into a track meet. Looks like it could be curtains for the Mercury.

Pick: Storm

Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty (-4.5, 165)

The Dream had better have done their homework on the Liberty because this is a different club since the All-Star break. New York was just 7-9 at the break but finished the season 15-3.

These two teams split four meetings in the regular season so home court could mean a lot in this series. New York was 15-4 at MSG this year.

Pick: Liberty

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**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 12:31 AM

CFL
Dunkel

Winnipeg at Saskatchewan
The Bluebombers look to take advantage of a Saskatchewan team that is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games against a team with a losing record. Winnipeg is the pick (+10) according to Dunkel, which has Saskatchewan favored by only 9. Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+10). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Game 293-294: Winnipeg at Saskatchewan (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 107.386; Saskatchewan 116.234
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 9; 59
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 10; 57 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+10); Over

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Game 295-296: Toronto at Hamilton (2:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 109.645; Hamilton 113.721
Dunkel Line: Hamilton by 4; 54
Vegas Line: Hamilton by 4 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+4 1/2); Over

Game 297-298: Edmonton at Calgary (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 105.367; Calgary 119.470
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 14; 51
Vegas Line: Calgary by 11 1/2; 54
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-11 1/2); Under

CFL
Long Sheet

Sunday, September 5

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WINNIPEG (2 - 6) at SASKATCHEWAN (5 - 3) - 9/5/2010, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing on a Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 143-107 ATS (+25.3 Units) in all games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 143-107 ATS (+25.3 Units) in all lined games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 48-26 ATS (+19.4 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 130-96 ATS (+24.4 Units) in games played on turf since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in home games in September games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-0 against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Monday, September 6

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TORONTO (5 - 3) at HAMILTON (4 - 4) - 9/6/2010, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 5-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
HAMILTON is 5-3 straight up against TORONTO 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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EDMONTON (2 - 6) at CALGARY (7 - 1) - 9/6/2010, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 5-4 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-3 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Write-Up

Week 10 CFL games
Winnipeg (2-6) @ Saskatchewan (5-3)-- Roughriders are 2-3 after a 3-0 start; they're 4-0 at home, 2-1 as home favorite, winning home games by 3-4-13-24 points. Winnipeg lost last four games (0-3 vs spread in its last three); they're 1-3 as road dog, losing by 21-3-7-21 points on foreign soil. Bombers had last week off; Riders were getting upset in Edmonton. Last three Saskatchewan games stayed under the total.

Toronto (5-3) @ Hamilton (4-4)-- TiCats upset Argos 16-12 in Toronto two weeks ago, after trailing 9-3 at half; it was third win in row for Cats, who are 2-1 at home, with both wins vs Winnipeg. Argos are 5-2 in last seven games, stumbling vs TiCats after upsetting Montreal; they're 2-2 on road, with its two road wins by combined total of just three points. Five of last seven Hamilton games stayed under the total.

Edmonton (2-6) @ Calgary (7-1)-- Eskimos got crushed here 56-15 on this field three weeks ago (+8), giving up 5-4 yards in game that Stamps led 32-8 at half. Calgary won last five games; they're 3-1 as a home fave, winning at McMahon by 14-20-3-41 points. Eskimos are 1-2 as a road dog, losing away games 24-20 in Regina, 47-21 in Winnipeg, and then the disaster here in Week 7. Over is 3-1-1 in last five Edmonton tilts, 4-1-1 in last six Stampeder contests.

CFL

Week 10

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Trend Report
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Sunday, September 5

4:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Winnipeg is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Winnipeg is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Saskatchewan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg

Monday, September 6

2:30 PM
TORONTO vs. HAMILTON
Toronto is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Hamilton is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hamilton's last 5 games when playing Toronto

6:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. CALGARY
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
Edmonton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games

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Canadian Bacon: Week 10 Analysis and predictions
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Sunday

Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-9.5, 58)

Let’s face it, the Blue Bombers are a much better team than their 2-6 record may suggest. They’ve lost some close games and injuries to Buck Pierce (knee) and Steven Jyles (ribs) didn’t help Paul La Police’s squad.

The problem for Winnipeg is that the Riders are also better than their 5-3 record indicates. Last week, Darian Durant was erratic in a 17-14 loss to the Eskimos - a game where he was picked off three times. Durant has thrown more interceptions than touchdown passes (12 to 11) this season.

Saskatchewan offensive coordinator Doug Berry will face the Bombers for the first time since he was dismissed two years ago. He admitted this week that he probably has been too conservative in his play calling. He will have all the reasons in the world to go for more spectacular plays against Winnipeg this week.

Pick: Saskatchewan

Monday

Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Tiger Cats (-4, 50)

The Argonauts come to Hamilton to avenge the loss they took from the Tiger Cats in Toronto. Under Jim Barker, the Argos are a far different team from last year. But are they as improved as the Tiger Cats, who have been gaining respect over the last few years to finally give their fans a team they can be truly proud of?

Ball carrier Cory Boyd, for the Argos, has been sensational since the start of the season but probably had his worst game of the year in the 16-12 loss to Hamilton. The Tiger Cats are riding a three-win streak. Despite all the hype surrounding the progress of Argos QB Cleo Lemon, we still doubt his true value as a consistent starter in the CFL.

It’s not the case for his counterpart Kevin Glenn of the Tiger Cats, who is now third in passing in the CFL. His success is linked with the resurrection of the Tiger Cats, who could, with another win against Toronto, claim the season’s series and maybe even a share of first place in the East providing the Alouettes stumble against the Lions.

Pick: Hamilton

Edmonton Eskimos at Calgary Stampeders (-12.5, 54)

Eskimos head coach Richie Hall vows there’s no QB controversy in Edmonton despite the fact he pulled Ricky Ray to bring in young Jared Zabransky in a game where his team stole a surprising win against the mighty Roughriders. Don’t hold your breath. Ray is still No. 1 on the Eskimos depth chart.

Mind you, the Eskimos have other worries starting with the health of kick returner Kelly Campbell, who has been seen in crutches earlier this week at practice. Defensive back Saleem Borhot also looks injured. Those ailments are bad news for a team that was slaughtered 56-16 by these Stampeders two weeks ago - a humiliation that ended in a brawl that got five players fined by the commissioner.

The Stampeders look like they’re back on track and the return of Ken-Yon Rambo, who gained 108 yards last week against the Lions, only makes them more dangerous. Calgary is off to its best start since 1996. Some will say that anything can happen in the Battle of Alberta, but unless the Stampeders players invent ways to lose, it’s tough to imagine the Eskimos pulling off another upset this week.

Pick: Calgary

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**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 12:32 AM

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** · 09-05-2010, 09:30 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: September 5

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Cardinals play host to the Reds, the WNBA playoffs continue, and the Sprint Cup Series hits the track at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

There are two college football games on the schedule for Sunday, with Tulsa at East Carolina and SMU at Texas Tech. The oddsmakers like Tulsa in that first contest, setting them as 7-point favorites with the total at 59. Texas Tech is then a 13.5-point favorite in their game against the Mustangs, with the total for that contest at 60.5 points.

As well, there is one Canadian Football League game on the Sunday schedule, with Winnipeg at Saskatchewan. The Blue Bombers (2-6 SU, 3-5 ATS) are riding a four-game losing streak into Sunday's game, while the Roughriders (5-3 SU, 5-3 ATS) fell 17-14 on the road to lowly Edmonton last time out. The oddsmakers have Saskatchewan listed as the 9.5-point home favorite for Sunday, with that total set at 58.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Sunday has Toronto at the Yankees, Tampa Bay at Baltimore, the White Sox at Boston, Detroit at Kansas City, the Angels at Oakland, Cleveland at Seattle, and Texas at Minnesota. C.J. Wilson (14-5, 2.88 ERA) will take on Nick Blackburn (8-9, 6.04 ERA) in that last matchup. Lefthander Wilson blanked the Royals over 7 2-3 innings last time out, and he beat the Twins back on August 25 (two earned runs over six innings pitched). Righthander Blackburn held the Mariners scoreless over 8 2-3 innings in his last start, giving up two hits and striking out six batters. Blackburn lost to the Rangers on August 23 (three runs over his seven innings).

Over in the National League on Sunday it's then Atlanta at Florida, Washington at Pittsburgh, Milwaukee at Philadelphia, the Mets at the Cubs, Colorado at San Diego, Houston at Arizona, San Francisco at the Dodgers, and Cincinnati at St. Louis. The Reds are expected to go with Homer Bailey (3-2, 4.92 ERA) on Sunday, while the Cardinals counter with Chris Carpenter (14-5, 2.92 ERA). Righthander Bailey had to settle for a no-decision against the Brewers in his most recent start, giving up four runs on eight hits over six innings. Righthander Carpenter was tagged for a loss by the Astros in his last trip to the mound, allowing three runs (two earned) over seven innings.

Roaring around the track . . .

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will compete in a rare Sunday night event this week as they take to the track in the Emory Healthcare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson, who won twice at that track back in 2007, is the oddsmakers' 11/2 favorite to get the win on Sunday. Kurt Busch won the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta back in March, and he's next at 8/1 odds, while Kyle Busch (who won at Atlanta in 2008) is pegged at 9/1 odds. Defending race champion Kasey Kahne is sitting at 12/1 odds to win the Emory Healthcare 500, with standings leader Kevin Harvick just ahead at 10/1.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, there are two games on the WNBA's playoff schedule for Sunday, with Atlanta at New York in the opener of the Eastern Conference Finals, and Seattle at Phoenix in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The Storm took a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three series with an 82-74 home win in Game 1 on Thursday night; Lauren Jackson led the way for Seattle with 23 points and 17 rebounds in that victory. The Mercury/Storm matchup for Sunday is listed as a pick'em, while the Liberty are 4.5-point home favorites.

**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 09:33 AM

Sunday's six-pack

-- Padres lost their last nine games; Giants won in LA, so San Diego's lead in NL West is down to two games. Giants won a game after they trailed 4-0 in 7th inning-- big win for them.

-- A's beat Angels 3-1; Halos scored one lone run in Jered Weaver's last four starts.

-- Angel Pagan was HBP for first time in 1,350 career ABs, but the slumping Mets lost anyway, 5-3 at Wrigley.

-- Detroit Tigers (8) have most wins this season in games they trailed in by four or more runs; Red Sox (7) are next.

-- Phillies (24-14) have best record in one-run games; Brewers (23-18) and Orioles (also 23-18) are next on the list.

-- Arizona called up 37-year old Mike Hampton; not really sure why.

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Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a football Saturday........

13) Chances are we both had a better day than Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt; his Rebels led I-AA Jacksonville State 31-10 at half, but lost to the Gamecocks 49-48 in OT. Just a horrible loss for an SEC team.

12) Kansas also lost to a I-AA team, losing 6-3 to North Dakota State in Turner Gill's debut as the Jayhawks' coach. Kansas' QB is named Kale Pick, making him the football version of Grant Balfour/Homer Bailey. Pick is a lousy name for a quarterback.

11) Illinois led Missouri 13-3 at the half, Washington led BYU 17-13 at halftime, but both teams lost, with neither scoring in the second half.

10) As far as I can tell, Washington-BYU and South Dakota-UCF games were the only two games Saturday where neither team had a turnover.

9) Oregon led New Mexico 59-0 at the half; is it too early for Lobos to go out and sign Mike Leach to coach their team next season?

8) Pundits were mocking Big East teams; lets take a closer look:
Cincinnati-- Lost 28-14 (+2.5) at Fresno State.
UConn-- Lost 30-10 (+3) at Michigan.
Louisville-- Lost 23-16 (+3) at home to rival Kentucky.
Pitt-- Lost 27-24 (+3) in OT at Utah.
Rutgers-- Beat I-AA Norfolk State 31-0; was 6-0 at half.
South Florida-- Beat I-AA Stony Brook 59-14.
Syracuse-- Best day of any team in league; won 29-3 (-8) at Akron.
West Virginia-- Beat I-AA Coastal Carolina 31-0; was 10-0 at half.

3-0 vs I-AA teams, 1-4 vs I-A teams, but favorite was 4-0-1 vs spread in those five games. Big East teams won when they were supposed to win, lost when they were supposed to lose. I give the teams that went on the road credit for having onions to schedule competitive games. .

7) Kansas State ran ball for 313 yards in 31-22 payback win over UCLA team whose offensive line is banged-up.

6) Florida beat Miami OH 34-12, but upon further review, Gators were dismal on offense for much of the game; they had eight fumbles, losing three, and with 13:00 left to play, had only 25 yards of total offense.

5) If I was a Miami Ohio fan, I'd be worried about my coach; they tried two fake punts in first 19:00 of the game, one on their own 20-yard line when they were trailing 7-3. Miami's defense played its butt off, keeping Red Hawks in the game, but the Miami coaches didn't have their backs. Doing goofy things (even the fake punt that worked was a feeble effort where the receiver made a great catch) isn't going to generate confidence.

4) Oklahoma 31, Utah State 24. Total yardage: 422-421, Sooners. Hard to tell if the Aggies are a lot better or if the Sooners should be worried. Florida State comes to Norman Saturday; we'll know more then.

3) Why would Ohio U schedule Wofford? Terriers don't throw the ball at all (0-4 Saturday). Why schedule a tuneup game when you can't get any practice for your pass defense?

2) In an interesting NFL note, Seahawks' OL coach Alex Gibbs up and quit Saturday, a week before the season. Bad omen for Pete Carroll.

1) I'm against I-A teams fattening their records against I-AA teams, so if one of them gets beat by a I-AA team, it would be a neat rule if the loss made them imeligible for a bowl game. All of a sudden Sun Belt teams and MAC clubs are going to be getting a lot more phone calls for games, which is the way it should be.

**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 09:43 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Chicago White Sox at Boston
The White Sox look to build on their 5-1 record in Mark Buehrle's last 6 starts as an underdog. Chicago is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the White Sox favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+120). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Game 901-902: Atlanta at Florida (12:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Minor) 15.292; Florida (Sanabia) 16.423
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+100); Over

Game 903-904: Milwaukee at Philadelphia (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Wolf) 14.614; Philadelphia (Kendrick) 16.241
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-155); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-155); Under

Game 905-906: Washington at Pittsburgh (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Marquis) 14.728; Pittsburgh (Morton) 13.312
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Washington (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-125); Over

Game 907-908: Cincinnati at St. Louis (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Bailey) 16.139; St. Louis (Carpenter) 13.438
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-180); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+160); Under

Game 909-910: NY Mets at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Niese) 14.271; Cubs (Dempster) 14.822
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2;
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-145); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-145); N/A

Game 911-912: Colorado at San Diego (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 15.445; San Diego (Richard) 13.667
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+115); Under

Game 913-914: Houston at Arizona (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Happ) 16.514; Arizona (Lopez) 15.691
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-110); Over

Game 915-916: San Francisco at LA Dodgers (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 15.074; LA Dodgers (Kuroda) 15.925
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 6
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-140); Under

Game 917-918: Toronto at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Cecil) 15.215; NY Yankees (Hughes) 17.550
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-190); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-190); Over

Game 919-920: Chicago White Sox at Boston (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Buehrle) 15.934; Boston (Beckett) 15.358
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+120); Under

Game 921-922: Tampa Bay at Baltimore (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Davis) 15.243; Baltimore (Tillman) 15.542
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-175); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+155); Under

Game 923-924: Detroit at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Galarraga) 16.039; Kansas City (Davies) 14.347
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Detroit (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-125); Over

Game 925-926: Texas at Minnesota (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Wilson) 14.499; Minnesota (Blackburn) 16.311
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Texas (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+110); Under

Game 927-928: LA Angels at Oakland (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Santana) 14.366; Oakland (Mazzaro) 15.800
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-115); Over

Game 929-930: Cleveland at Seattle (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Gomez) 13.496; Seattle (Hernandez) 14.856
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-200); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-200); Over

**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 09:46 AM

MLB

Sunday, September 5

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

1:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. FLORIDA
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

1:35 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

1:35 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PITTSBURGH
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Washington is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games at home
Pittsburgh is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games

1:35 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

1:35 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BOSTON
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox

2:10 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

2:10 PM
TEXAS vs. MINNESOTA
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Texas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Texas

2:15 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ST. LOUIS
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati

2:20 PM
NY METS vs. CHI CUBS
NY Mets are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games at home

4:05 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Colorado is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado

4:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
LA Angels are 7-15 SU in their last 22 games on the road
Oakland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

4:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. ARIZONA
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Houston

4:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. SEATTLE
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Cleveland is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Seattle is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cleveland
Seattle is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games

8:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing San Francisco
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home

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**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 11:34 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, September 5

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ATLANTA (79 - 57) at FLORIDA (68 - 66) - 12:10 PM
MIKE MINOR (L) vs. ALEX SANABIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 79-75 (-21.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 8-15 (-9.4 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
ATLANTA is 30-38 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 11-19 (-10.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 155-143 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 72-57 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 233-214 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 28-12 (+16.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 290-299 (+58.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ATLANTA is 80-58 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-10 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 80-58 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 56-33 (+16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 3-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
FLORIDA is 19-26 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-6 (+0.3 Units) against FLORIDA this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.7 Units)

MIKE MINOR vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

ALEX SANABIA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SANABIA is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 2.309.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (62 - 73) at PHILADELPHIA (78 - 58) - 1:35 PM
RANDY WOLF (L) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 62-74 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-39 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-23 (-13.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-30 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 62-74 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-42 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-64 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-14 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-15 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
WOLF is 127-101 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 19-11 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-0 (+5.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

RANDY WOLF vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WOLF is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.65 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KENDRICK is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (58 - 78) at PITTSBURGH (45 - 90) - 1:35 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 18-35 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-57 (-26.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 76-158 (-39.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 5-22 (-14.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 50-116 (-35.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-40 (-16.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MARQUIS is 49-57 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 14-22 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 63-72 (-38.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 31-46 (-34.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 45-89 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 28-58 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-50 (-24.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 29-63 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 45-89 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-65 (-26.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-62 (-21.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 50-96 (-35.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 7-21 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MARQUIS is 10-6 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 12-9 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-7. (+2.0 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MORTON is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (79 - 56) at ST LOUIS (70 - 63) - 2:15 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. CHRIS CARPENTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 80-56 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 38-29 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CINCINNATI is 20-10 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 40-23 (+16.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 80-56 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 53-37 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 47-32 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 69-63 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 32-30 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 52-55 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 67-62 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 11-6 (+2.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BAILEY is 1-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.03 and a WHIP of 1.729.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)

CHRIS CARPENTER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CARPENTER is 11-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 0.830.
His team's record is 13-4 (+6.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-11. (-5.9 units)

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NY METS (66 - 70) at CHICAGO CUBS (59 - 77) - 2:20 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 8-24 (-13.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 26-45 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 27-46 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 38-30 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-77 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-39 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-38 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-77 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-37 (-23.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-18 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-37 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DEMPSTER is 27-33 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 10-18 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 27-33 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JON NIESE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
NIESE is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 2.307.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. NY METS since 1997
DEMPSTER is 8-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.639.
His team's record is 10-3 (+9.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-5. (+2.5 units)

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COLORADO (71 - 64) at SAN DIEGO (76 - 58) - 4:05 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 28-42 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 28-42 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 32-38 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 76-59 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 15-6 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-17 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 74-58 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-15 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 33-26 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 68-73 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARD is 31-22 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RICHARD is 10-3 (+7.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
RICHARD is 31-21 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RICHARD is 9-3 (+7.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 44-32 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 10-4 (+6.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.83 and a WHIP of 1.392.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.2 units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. COLORADO since 1997
RICHARD is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.430.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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HOUSTON (63 - 72) at ARIZONA (56 - 80) - 4:10 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. RODRIGO LOPEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 8-21 (-12.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 4-24 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 63-72 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 24-22 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 41-32 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 45-45 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 63-72 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 32-30 (+16.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 56-81 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 70-82 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 5-16 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
ARIZONA is 11-26 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
ARIZONA is 54-80 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 32-53 (-22.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 15-29 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-2 (+1.7 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HAPP is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

RODRIGO LOPEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LOPEZ is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (75 - 61) at LA DODGERS (69 - 67) - 8:05 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. HIROKI KURODA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 36-15 (+15.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 32-19 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 45-15 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 163-136 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 74-60 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-38 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 120-98 (+16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 17-27 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA DODGERS are 71-67 (-6.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 71-67 (-6.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 43-49 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KURODA is 3-10 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 7-7 (-0.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-5 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.25 and a WHIP of 1.612.
His team's record is 2-7 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.8 units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
KURODA is 2-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

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TORONTO (69 - 66) at NY YANKEES (86 - 50) - 8:05 PM
BRETT CECIL (L) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 106-51 (+29.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 113-47 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 61-21 (+23.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 22-2 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 113-47 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 33-10 (+16.2 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.
TORONTO is 69-67 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 35-23 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 30-27 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 43-40 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 58-49 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 37-36 (+7.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CECIL is 8-2 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
CECIL is 15-8 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-7 (+2.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

BRETT CECIL vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
CECIL is 2-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.633.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. TORONTO since 1997
HUGHES is 2-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.67 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.5 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (75 - 60) at BOSTON (76 - 60) - 1:35 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-31 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BECKETT is 32-9 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 75-61 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-33 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 71-57 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-44 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 19-5 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-28 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 34-35 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 14-19 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BOSTON is 65-54 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 62-73 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BECKETT is 19-24 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BECKETT is 8-16 (-15.2 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
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.6 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. BOSTON since 1997
BUEHRLE is 7-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 7-7 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-9. (-6.2 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BECKETT is 4-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.238.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

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TAMPA BAY (83 - 52) at BALTIMORE (50 - 86) - 1:35 PM
WADE DAVIS (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 83-52 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 40-26 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 121-85 (+30.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 38-22 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-11 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-43 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 140-216 (-77.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 13-40 (-20.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-84 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 26-60 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 131-206 (-62.3 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
TAMPA BAY is 10-4 (+3.3 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)

WADE DAVIS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DAVIS is 3-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.75 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
TILLMAN is 0-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.04 and a WHIP of 1.695.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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DETROIT (68 - 68) at KANSAS CITY (56 - 79) - 2:10 PM
ARMANDO GALARRAGA (R) vs. KYLE DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 229-234 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 3-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
DETROIT is 61-90 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 94-108 (-35.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 29-50 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-32 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 7-20 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
DETROIT is 26-41 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-24 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIES is 7-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 121-176 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-85 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 207-316 (-96.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 112-159 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-87 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-53 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 13-24 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 6-8 (-0.3 Units) against DETROIT this season
10 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.1 Units)

ARMANDO GALARRAGA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GALARRAGA is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.88 and a WHIP of 1.044.
His team's record is 3-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-0. (+6.0 units)

KYLE DAVIES vs. DETROIT since 1997
DAVIES is 2-7 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.09 and a WHIP of 1.756.
His team's record is 3-7 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.8 units)

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TEXAS (75 - 60) at MINNESOTA (79 - 57) - 2:10 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 28-39 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 3-10 (-8.3 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
TEXAS is 15-21 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
TEXAS is 26-30 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 79-57 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-23 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 75-52 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 52-22 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 69-37 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 159-123 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 111-86 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WILSON is 21-6 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 21-6 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-3 (+3.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WILSON is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. TEXAS since 1997
BLACKBURN is 0-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.632.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.6 units)

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LA ANGELS (65 - 71) at OAKLAND (67 - 68) - 4:05 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. VIN MAZZARO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 65-72 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 62-72 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 67-68 (+0.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 40-27 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 19-12 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-6 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 31-14 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 66-63 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 32-18 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 62-43 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-11 (+12.5 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.
LA ANGELS are 80-76 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 98-83 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 59-34 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 117-86 (+23.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 46-28 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 8-7 (+1.4 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SANTANA is 11-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.78 and a WHIP of 1.092.
His team's record is 12-5 (+6.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-13. (-10.0 units)

VIN MAZZARO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MAZZARO is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (55 - 81) at SEATTLE (53 - 83) - 4:10 PM
JEANMAR GOMEZ (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 121-179 (-39.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-23 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 111-162 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 87-130 (-35.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 54-82 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 53-80 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 28-55 (-26.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 20-29 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 268-250 (-73.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HERNANDEZ is 2-9 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-3 (+0.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

JEANMAR GOMEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.391.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)

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**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 12:04 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Sunday, 9/5/2010

ATLANTA at FLORIDA, 12:10 PM ET
MINOR: ATLANTA 8-15 on the road with a money line of -100 to -125
SANABIA: FLORIDA 28-12 vs left-handed starters

MILWAUKEE at PHILADELPHIA, 1:35 PM ET
WOLF: MILWAUKEE 9-23 on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5
KENDRICK: 14-5 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10

WASHINGTON at PITTSBURGH, 1:35 PM ET
MARQUIS: WASHINGTON 6-17 on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
MORTON: 14-3 OVER when the total is 9 to 9.5

CINCINNATI at ST LOUIS, 2:15 PM ET
BAILEY: CINCINNATI 11-3 off an upset win over a division rival as an underdog
CARPENTER: 12-3 UNDER at home against division opponents

NY METS at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET
NIESE: NY METS 18-11 after 2 or more consecutive losses
DEMPSTER: 10-18 TSR in day games

COLORADO at SAN DIEGO, 4:05 PM ET
DE LA ROSA: COLORADO 5-19 in road games after having won 2 of their last 3 games
RICHARD: 10-3 TSR against division opponents

HOUSTON at ARIZONA, 4:10 PM ET
HAPP: 11-0 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
LOPEZ: ARIZONA 5-16 when playing on Sunday

SAN FRANCISCO at LA DODGERS, 8:05 PM ET
SANCHEZ: 12-4 OVER when the money line is +125 to -125
KURODA: LA DODGERS 24-14 OVER off 4 or more consecutive home games

TORONTO at NY YANKEES, 8:05 PM ET
CECIL: 13-5 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
HUGHES: 11-4 OVER as a home favorite of -150

CHI WHITE SOX at BOSTON, 1:35 PM ET
BUEHRLE: 13-2 TSR off 5 or more consecutive wins
BECKETT: BOSTON 10-15 after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less

TAMPA BAY at BALTIMORE, 1:35 PM ET
DAVIS: TAMPA BAY 27-10 UNDER after allowing 8 runs or more
TILLMAN: BALTIMORE 43-28 UNDER when the total is 9 to 9.5

DETROIT at KANSAS CITY, 2:10 PM ET
GALARRAGA: DETROIT 7-20 in road games after a win
DAVIES: 7-1 TSR in September games

TEXAS at MINNESOTA, 2:10 PM ET
WILSON: 17-3 TSR as a favorite of -110 or higher
BLACKBURN: 5-16 TSR against AL West opponents

LA ANGELS at OAKLAND, 4:05 PM ET
SANTANA: 9-2 TSR as a road underdog of +100 to +150
MAZZARO: OAKLAND 9-1 UNDER in home games after allowing 1 run or less

CLEVELAND at SEATTLE, 4:10 PM ET
GOMEZ: CLEVELAND 9-23 in September games
HERNANDEZ: SEATTLE 23-12 UNDER as a home favorite of -110 or higher

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**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 12:24 PM

MLB
Write-Up

Early Game

Sunday, September 5

Hot pitchers
-- Minor is 3-0, 3.71 in his last three starts.
-- de la Rosa has a 2.14 RA in his last three starts.

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Cold pitchers
-- Sanabia has a 6.23 RA in his last four starts.
-- Cubs are 2-14 with Dempster if they score less than six runs.
-- Bailey has a 7.15 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Lopez is 0-5, 7.26 in his last nine starts.

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Totals
-- Five of last seven games at Wrigley Field went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Philly home games stayed under the total.
-- wsh-pitt
-- All four Minor starts went over the total.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in Cincinnati's last ten road games.
-- Six of last eight Arizona home games stayed under the total.
-- 11 of last 12 Colorado road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in Dodgers' last eleven home games.

-- Over is 9-3 in last twelve Bronx home games.
-- Five of last seven games at Camden Yards went over the total.
-- Under is 9-2-1 in Boston's last twelve games.
-- det-kc
-- Five of last seven Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Angel games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-3 in Cleveland's last twelve games.

Hot Teams
-- Cubs won five of their last six games.
-- Phillies won eight of their last nine games.
-- Braves won six of their last eight games. Marlins are 6-3 in their last nine home games.
-- Reds won five of their last six games.
-- Houston won 10 of its last 13 games. Arizona won seven of its last nine games.

-- Bronx won ten of its last eleven home games.
-- Tampa Bay won five of its last six games.
-- White Sox won seven of last nine road games.
-- Minnesota is 14-4 in its last eighteen home games.

Cold Teams
-- Mets are 9-20 on the road since the All-Star break.
-- Brewers lost their last five games, allowing 25 runs.
-- Pirates lost six of their last eight games. Nationals are 4-9 in their last thirteen road games.
-- Cardinals lost 14 of their last 19 games.
-- Padres lost their last nine games, scoring 16 runs in their last seven.
-- Giants lost seven of their last ten road games. Dodgers lost five of their last seven games.

-- Blue Jays lost five of their last six games.
-- Orioles lost seven of their last eleven home games.
-- Kansas City lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Rangers are 4-10 in their last fourteen road games.
-- Angels lost nine of their last 12 games.
-- Mariners are 5-10 in their last 15 games. Indians lost five of their last seven games.

Umpires
-- NY-Chi-- Randazzo
-- Mil-Phil-- Joyce
-- Wsh-Pitt-- Hallion
-- Atl-Fla-- Four of last five Demuth games stayed under the total.
-- Cin-StL-- Nelson
-- Hst-Az-- Miller
-- Col-SD-- Darling
-- SF-LA-- Hernandez

-- Tor-NY-- Culbreth
-- LA-A's-- Porter
-- Tex-Min-- Timmons
-- TB-Balt-- Dimuro
-- Chi-Bos-- Diaz
-- Det-KC-- Meals
-- Clev-Sea-- Layne

**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 12:43 PM

MLB
Write-Up

Update

Hot pitchers
-- Minor is 3-0, 3.71 in his last three starts.
-- Wolf is 1-0, 2.33 in his last three road starts.
-- Marquis has 2.77 RA in his last two starts.
-- Carpenter is 4-1, 1.61 in his last six starts.
-- Happ is 2-0, 1.17 in his last couple starts.
-- Richard is 3-1, 2.39 in his last four starts. de la Rosa has a 2.14 RA in his last three starts.
-- JSanchez is 2-1, 2.35 in his last four road starts. Kuroda is 2-1, 2.27 in his last five starts.

-- Hughes is 2-1, 3.18 in his last three home starts.
-- Buehrle is 3-1, 2.45 in his last five road starts.
-- Davis is 6-0, 3.23 in his last seven starts.
-- Galarraga is 1-0, 1.40 in his last three starts.
-- Wilson is 4-0, 1.20 in his last four starts. Blackburn is 1-1, 1.72 in his last couple starts.
-- ESantana is 3-1, 4.27 in his last four starts.
-- Hernandez is 2-0, 0.81 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Sanabia has a 6.23 RA in his last four starts.
-- Kendrick is 1-2, 7.02 in his last three starts.
-- Morton is 0-5, 11.39 in his last five starts.
-- Cubs are 2-14 with Dempster if they score less than six runs. Niese is 0-2, 13.07 in his last couple starts.
-- Bailey has a 7.15 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Lopez is 0-5, 7.26 in his last nine starts.

-- Cecil is 2-2, 5.40 in his last four starts.
-- Beckett is 1-3, 7.67 in his last five starts.
-- Tillman is 1-5, 8.64 in six starts this season.
-- Davies is 1-2, 5.87 in his last four starts.
-- Mazzaro is 0-5, 6.42 in his last seven starts.
-- Gomez is 0-2, 7.36 in his last three starts.

**Udog** · 09-05-2010, 01:13 PM

MLB
Write-Up

Update

Umpires
-- NY-Chi-- Under is 5-3 in last eight Randazzo games.
-- Mil-Phil-- Last five Joyce games all stayed under the total.
-- Wsh-Pitt-- Visiting team won last six Hallion games.
-- Atl-Fla-- Four of last five Demuth games stayed under the total.
-- Cin-StL-- Road team won eight of last nine Nelson games.
-- Hst-Az-- Over is 5-0-1 in last six Miller games.
-- Col-SD-- Underdog is 13-5 in last 18 Darling games.
-- SF-LA-- Under is 6-0-1 in last seven Hernandez games.

-- Tor-NY-- Four of last five Culbreth games went over the total.
-- LA-A's-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Porter games.
-- Tex-Min-- Favorite won seven of last eight Timmons games.
-- TB-Balt-- Seven of last nine Dimuro games went over total.
-- Chi-Bos-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Diaz games.
-- Det-KC-- Over is 8-4 in last twelve Meals games.
-- Clev-Sea-- Under is 13-4 in last 17 Layne games.

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