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**Udog** · 06-18-2011, 07:54 AM

Saturday's betting tips: Rainy day forecast at U.S. Open

Weather to watch

Thunderstorms are forecast throughout tomorrow’s third round of the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. The moisture will keep the greens soft, but will also slow the fairways, making the second longest setup in U.S. Open history seem even longer.

Who’s hot

MLB: Red Sox starter Jon Lester has been filthy this month, with batters hitting .192 against him this month.
Lester and the Red Sox opened around -177 home favorites over the Brewers today.

MLB: Twins starter Scott Baker has been a driving force in Minnesota’s resurgence. Baker has struck out 52 in this last 52 1/3 inning pitched. Baker and the Twins host the Padres as -134 favorites.

WNBA: Favorites are off to a hot start this season, covering 61.9 percent of games through the

Who’s not

MLB: Marlins’ starter Ricky Nolasco has a 8.36 ERA against the Rays, who are -122 favorites against visiting Florida.

MLB: Cubs starter Ryan Dempster has never beaten the Yankees (0-3) with a hefty 6.88 ERA against the Pinstripes.

Game of the Day

There's a big fight in Big D, where Alistair Overeem and Josh Barnett are both nearly 4-to-1 favorites over Fabricio Werdum and Brett Rogers, respectively, in the first round of the Strikeforce Grand Prix.

Quote to Note
“It was Tiger Woods of 11 years ago,” Ian Poulter told reporters regarding Rory Mcllroy’s performance in the first two rounds of the U.S. Open. McIlroy sits at 11-under par, six shots in front of Y.E. Yang.

Betting Tips

--Thirteen consecutive 54-hole leaders at major tournaments have failed to break 70 in the final round; only four have gone on to win the tournament.

--The Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds have been involved in the most games that have eclipsed the total this season. Heading into Friday night’s action, the Astros and Reds have each been involved in forty games that have gone over the total.

**Udog** · 06-18-2011, 07:58 AM

Saturday's six-pack

Tips for setting your goals, written by Jesse Lyn Stoner
-- Keep your vision in mind when setting goals.

-- Be willing to re-set your goals.

-- Revisit your vision frequently.

-- Set up systems, processes and practices that support your goals.

-- Set goals for relationships as well as jobs.

-- Start now!!!! There is no time like the present.

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

13) Business tip of the day: if you own a pizza delivery business, hire someone to answer the phones who can actually speak English. This quickens the ordering process and increases customer satisfaction. Having to spell the name of your street seven times (you think I’m kidding, but I’m not) is aggravating and makes ordering pizza less fun.

12) Always wondered where the Nike swoosh came from; turns out a woman named Carolyn Davidson designed it in 1971 and got $35 for the design; years later, Nike also gave her stocks in the company, which are rumored to be worth about a million bucks now.

11) Michigan State-North Carolina are playing a basketball game in San Diego November 11 (Veteran’s Day) on the battleship USS Carl Vinson, the same ship that buried Osama bin Laden at sea earlier this year.

10) This is an actual NCAA rule, just so you know how goofy their rules can be: “It would be legal for a kid to eat an entire pizza at a coach’s house on an official visit, but he couldn’t eat just one piece and take a second piece home with him.” How stupid is that?

9) 2011-12 bowl schedule is out; first bowl is December 17 at 2pm in Albuquerque, the New Mexico Bowl, pitting a mediocre MWC team against a lousy Pac-12 team. Good tickets are still available.

8) Watching the NBA Combine on ESPNU Thursday night, Danny Ainge was saying how the player interview and the physical were more important than the station drills they do. Interesting stuff, but can only watch guys do vertical jump for so long before you reach for the remote.

7) Now that the Minnesota Timberwolves have Ricky Rubio signed, they have to hope that he’s good. Have been conflicting reports from Europe on just how good the young guard has been playing.

6) Is it possible the Cincinnati Bengals are really worth $900M? I read that figure earlier today and it stopped me in my tracks. What would they be worth once Mike Brown is out of the picture, or if they had an indoor practice facility?

5) Wade Phillips will help the Houston Texans’ defense, but he’s been an interim coach so many times, I’d be a little worried if I was Gary Kubiak and ol’ Wade came walking through the door. Kubiak is definitely a goner if the Texans don’t make the playoffs this season.

4) Red Sox moved their Saturday game from 1:00 to 7:00 to accommodate the Bruins’ parade late Saturday morning. Would expect the Stanley Cup to make an appearance at Fenway before Saturday’s game.

3) It took them four days, but MLB changed a double given to Pirates' Andrew McCutchen and changed it to an error on Mets’ 3B David Murphy. This doesn’t happen much, far as I know, but a committee looked at the play and were unanimous that the scoring needed to be changed, which I think saves RA Dickey two earned runs, but costs McCutchen two RBI.

2) Florida Marlins are 8-21 since star pitcher Josh Johnson got hurt, which is very bad news, since Johnson just got transferred to the 60-day DL, meaning he won’t be back before the All-Star break.

1) Washington Nationals batted their pitcher 8th in the batting order in their series against St Louis this week, the way Tony Larussa used to do it; was this a tribute to Larussa by Jim Riggelman? Never understood the advantage of batting the pitcher 8th, but Larussa did do it off and on for a few years. Nationals did it again Friday against Baltimore, as they won their 7th game in row, scoring 33 runs last four games, with P batting #8.

**Udog** · 06-18-2011, 08:08 AM

WNBA

Saturday, June 18

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. TULSA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Tulsa
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games
Tulsa is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

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WNBA

Saturday, June 18

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Lady luck: Saturday's best WNBA bet
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Washington Mystics at Tulsa Shock (-5, 158)

At 0-5 to start the season, the Tulsa Shock are already running out of fingers to plug the dam.

The Shock are missing star forwards Elizabeth Cambage, who is dealing with a concussion, and Amber Holt (finger), leaving the front office to make some roster moves to improve the frontcourt. Tulsa dropped Miranda Ayim and brought in 6-foot-5 Jacinta Monroe. The sixth-overall pick in the 2010 WNBA Draft (to Washington), Monroe has been bumped from two teams due to injury issues.

"When Cambage went down, it exposed us and our lack of size," general manager and head coach Nolan Richardson told the Tulsa World. "(Monroe is) bringing size. She can run the floor and block some shots. Shot blocking is an area that she can really help us."

Defense and rebounding have been terrible for the Shock, who will benefit from Monroe’s size in the paint. However, trying to fix injury problems with an injury-prone player isn’t the sharpest move by the franchise.

Tulsa is 3-2 against the spread on the year, but has failed to cover as a single-digit underdog in those two ATS losses. The Mystics may only be 1-3 heading into the weekend but score and rebound with the best in the league - a combo that exposes the Shock's biggest weaknesses.

Look for Tulsa’s troubles to continue Saturday night.

Pick: Washington

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**Udog** · 06-18-2011, 08:17 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Pittsburgh at Cleveland
The Pirates look to bounce back from their 5-1 loss last night and build on their 6-0 record in their last 6 games after allowing 5 or more runs in the previous game. Pittsburgh is the pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Pirates favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+125). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Game 951-952: Houston at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 13.560; LA Dodgers (De La Rosa) 15.028
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-125); Over

Game 953-954: Baltimore at Washington (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Matusz) 15.184; Washington (Zimmerman) 15.024
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+130); Under

Game 955-956: Milwaukee at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Wolf) 16.583; Boston (Lester) 16.394
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-180); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+160); Over

Game 957-958: Texas at Atlanta (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Harrison) 14.387; Atlanta (Lowe) 15.322
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-120); Under

Game 959-960: NY Yankees at Chicago Cubs (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Burnett) 16.068; Cubs (Dempster) 15.139
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-140); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-140); N/A

Game 961-962: Pittsburgh at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Maholm) 15.778; Cleveland (Carrasco) 14.380
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+125); Over

Game 963-964: San Diego at Minnesota (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Stauffer) 15.545; Minnesota (Baker) 15.410
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+115); Under

Game 965-966: Florida at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Nolasco) 13.097; Tampa Bay (Cobb) 16.076
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 3; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125); Over

Game 967-968: LA Angels at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Haren) 14.954; NY Mets (Pelfrey) 15.521
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+105); Under

Game 969-970: Toronto at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Morrow) 15.032; Cincinnati (Volquez) 15.821
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-125); Over

Game 971-972: Kansas City at St. Louis (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Mazzaro) 14.336; St. Louis (Westbrook) 14.008
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+145); Under

Game 973-974: Detroit at Colorado (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Coke) 15.560; Colorado (Jimenez) 15.885
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Colorado (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-155); Over

Game 975-976: Chicago White Sox at Arizona (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 14.949; Arizona (Duke) 15.543
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+105); Over

Game 977-978: San Francisco at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 15.865; Oakland (Moscoso) 14.391
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-115); Under

Game 979-980: Philadelphia at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Worley) 16.162; Seattle (Hernandez) 15.278
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-145); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-125); Over

**Udog** · 06-18-2011, 08:21 AM

MLB
Write-Up

Saturday, June 18

Remember as interleague play starts, there are DHs used in games in the American League ballparks; pitchers bat in National League parks.

NL-AL teams are 21-21 so far in interleague play.
Over is 15-9 in AL parks, 6-11-1 in NL parks, 21-20-1 overall.

Hot Pitchers
-- WRodriguez is 3-0, 1.50 in his last six starts. RDe la Rosa is 2-0, 3.60 in his first two starts; Dodgers scored 16 runs in those two games.
-- Zimmerman is 2-2, 1.62 in his last five starts.
-- Lester is 2-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts.
-- Wolf is 1-0, 2.18 in his last five starts.
-- Dempster is 3-1, 2.90 in his last five starts.
-- Carrasco won his last two starts, both 1-0 (15.1 IP). Maholm is 2-0, 2.77 in his last four starts.
-- Stauffer is 2-1, 2.70 in his last four starts. Baker is 2-1, 2.79 in his last four outings.
-- Cobb is 1-0, 1.50 in his last couple starts.
-- Pelfrey has a 2.77 RA in his last two starts, but no wins in last six.
-- Volquez is 1-0, 2.08 in two starts since coming back from the minors.
-- Coke has a 2.86 RA in his last four starts.
-- Danks is 2-0, 1.80 in his last two starts, after being winless in his first 11 starts this season.
-- JSanchez is 1-1, 3.07 in his last five starts.
-- FHernandez is 3-2, 3.22 in his last six starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Matusz is 1-1, 5.11 in his three starts this season.
-- Lowe is 0-2, 5.27 in his last five starts. Harrison is 0-2, 5.40 in his last couple starts.
-- Burnett is 2-3, 5.30 in his last six starts.
-- Nolasco is 0-2, 9.70 in his last four starts.
-- Haren is 2-2, 4.85 in his last four starts.
-- Morrow is 0-2, 9.39 in his last three starts.
-- Westbrook has a 5.76 RA in his last four starts. Mazzaro is 1-1, 4.50 in three starts this season.
-- Jimenez is 1-4, 4.59 in his last five starts.
-- Duke is 0-1, 6.48 in his last three starts.
-- Moscoso is 1-2, 6.06 in his last three starts.
-- Worley is 0-1, 12.38 in his last couple starts.

Totals
-- Six of last eight Houston road games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last ten Bronx games.
-- Four of last six Pirate road games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Washington home games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Milwaukee road games went over the total.
-- Four of last six Cincinnati home games went over total.
-- Six of last nine games at Citi Field went over the total.
-- Nine of last eleven Tampa Bay home games stayed under total.
-- Under is 8-4-2 in Atlanta's last fourteen home games.
-- Five of last seven San Diego games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six St Louis games went over the total.
-- Eight of last eleven games at Coors Field went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Arizona home games stayed under total.
-- Eight of Giants' last ten games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in Phillies' last ten road games.

Hot Teams
-- Bronx won six of its last eight games. Cubs won four of five.
-- Pirates won nine of their last thirteen road games.
-- Washington won its last seven games, allowing 16 runs.
-- Red Sox won 12 of their last 13 games.
-- Reds won seven of their last eleven games. Toronto won three of its last four games.
-- Mets are 8-5 in their last thirteen games.
-- Minnesota won 12 of its last 14 games.
-- Tampa Bay is 7-4 in its last eleven games.
-- Colorado won its last three games, scoring 25 games. Tigers are 6-0 in game following their last six losses.
-- Arizona won five of its last seven games.
-- A's won their last three games, allowing seven runs.
-- Phillies won seven of their last eight games. Mariners won 11 of their last 16 home games.

Cold Teams
-- Astros lost 11 of their last 14 games. Los Angeles lost its last five home games.
-- Indians lost 11 of their last 15 games.
-- Orioles lost five of their last six games.
-- Brewers lost four of their last five games.
-- Angels lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Florida lost 16 of its last 17 games.
-- Rangers lost five of their last six games. Braves lost four of their last five games.
-- San Diego lost six of its last seven games.
-- Cardinals lost their last seven games, allowing 47 runs. Royals lost 10 of their last 15 road games.
-- Giants are 6-8 in their last fourteen road games.
-- White Sox lost their last three games, scoring two runs.

Umpires
-- Hst-LA-- Underdog won four of last six BWelke games.
-- Blt-Wsh-- Four of five Rackley games went over the total.
-- Mil-Bos-- Home side won eight of last ten Cuzzi games; over is 3-0-2 in his last five.
-- Tex-Atl-- Underdogs won five of last seven Gorman games.
-- NY-Chi-- Last seven Holbrook games went over the total.
-- Pitt-Clev-- Five of last seven Cousins games went over total.
-- SD-Minn-- Last five Knight games went over the total.
-- Fla-TB-- Eight of last ten McClelland games went over the total.
-- LAA-NY-- Six of last nine Winters games stayed under the total.
-- Tor-Cin-- 12 of 16 Scott games went over the total.
-- KC-StL-- Four of last five Marquez games went over the total.
-- Det-Col-- Underdogs won last four Culbreth games.
-- Chi-Az-- Four of last five Fairchild games stayed under total.
-- SF-A's-- Under is 2-0 in Gonzalez games; total of six runs scored in those two games.
-- Phil-Sea-- Underdogs won seven of last eight Carapazza games.

**Udog** · 06-18-2011, 08:36 AM

MLB

Saturday, June 18

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1:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. WASHINGTON
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Baltimore

4:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games

4:10 PM
TEXAS vs. ATLANTA
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Texas

7:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CLEVELAND
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:10 PM
FLORIDA vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Florida
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Florida

7:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. NY METS
LA Angels are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Boston's last 16 games

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. MINNESOTA
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games

7:15 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of St. Louis's last 15 games at home
St. Louis is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Kansas City

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. ARIZONA
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games
Arizona is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Detroit is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Detroit

10:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. OAKLAND
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Oakland's last 16 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco

10:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SEATTLE
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Seattle is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home

10:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. LA DODGERS
Houston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

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**Udog** · 06-18-2011, 08:38 AM

MLB

Saturday, June 18

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Saturday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

Jordan Zimmermann, Washington Nationals (4-6, 3.10 ERA)

When you play for the Nats, things like Zimmermann’s pitching efforts tend to fly under the radar like a see-thru stealth bomber. The young righty has been exceptional for Washington in recent starts, going 2-0 with a 0.86 ERA in his last three trips to the bump. In fact, Zimmermann has been stellar for a while now, allowing three or fewer runs in eight straight appearances, in which the Nationals are 5-3 in those games. He faced the Orioles back on May 22, allowing only two runs on four hits over 6 1-3 innings of work in a 2-1 loss to Baltimore.

Wandy Rodriguez, Houston Astros (4-3, 3.12 ERA)

Rodriguez picked up where he left off Monday, pitching a six-inning, two-hit shutout in an 8-3 win over the Braves in his first start since coming off the DL with left elbow joint effusion. Before the injury, the Astros ace had allowed only seven total runs in 35 innings, putting up a 2-0 record over five games. He hasn’t tasted defeat since April 24 and has a 1.50 ERA during this undefeated streak. He’s 3-3 with a 2.68 ERA versus the Dodgers for his career.

Slumping

Ricky Nolasco, Florida Marlins (4-2, 423 ERA)

The Fish are quickly going belly-up in the NL East and now take on their state rivals, the Rays, in an interleague showdown. Nolasco’s fortunes haven’t been much different than his team’s. The right hander is 0-2 in his last four starts and is coming off a tough outing against the Diamondbacks, giving up five earned runs on eight hits in just three innings Monday. To make matters worse, Nolasco is 2-2 with a monster 8.38 ERA versus Tampa Bay for his career.

Brandon Morrow, Toronto Blue Jays (2-4, 5.63 ERA)

Morrow was shelled by the Red Sox in his most recent outing, allowing nine runs on 10 hits in just over four innings of so-called work. The righty is winless in his last five starts, despite some solid efforts bookended by terrible performances. Morrow takes on the Reds in interleague play Saturday. He’s only faced Cincy for one scoreless inning during his career.

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**Udog** · 06-18-2011, 08:40 AM

MLB

Saturday, June 18

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Hot lines: Saturday's best MLB bets
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Pittsburgh Pirates at Cleveland Indians (-136, 8)

The Cleveland Indians once again are the best bet in baseball, after overtaking Pittsburgh for that title with Friday night’s 5-1 home win over the Pirates.

Today they hand the ball over to surging Carlos Carrasco, who hasn’t allowed a run in his last two starts, including an impressive 1-0 win at Yankee Stadium on Monday. Quietly, Carrasco has been one of June’s best pitchers. He’s won five of his last six starts and has a tidy 2.21 ERA this month.

Pittsburgh counters with hard-luck lefty Paul Maholm, who can’t seem to get a lick of run support ever. Maholm is just 3-7, despite an ERA just over three. He deserves better, but just never seems to get it from the light-hitting Pirates.

Despite their recent struggles, the Indians have a lot of people believing that they’re going to be hanging around throughout the season, mainly because they’re extra tough at home (21-12). We’re getting a reasonable price on Carrasco, who’s got better stuff than the -136 we’re paying. Give us the Indians.

Pick: Cleveland

Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers (-125, 7)

There’s money to be made betting against the lowly Astros throughout the season. But in this spot, we like Houston starter Wandy Rodriguez, who certainly has enough stuff to hamper the Dodgers’ offense. He’s 1-2 with a 2.93 ERA in his last three starts against the Dodgers.

Rookie Rubby De La Rosa, who was battling forearm cramps earlier this week, gets the start for the Dodgers. De La Rosa, a converted reliever, has lasted no more than five innings in either of his career starts.

We’ll wait to see if we can grab a heftier price, figuring that late Dodger money will come for this 10 p.m.ET start. And in the end, we’ll feel pretty comfortable that we’ll at least be in the game late behind Rodriguez and have a chance to cash as mid-sized underdog.

Pick: Astros

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**Udog** · 06-18-2011, 08:44 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Washington at Tulsa
The Mystics look to build on their 5-1 ATS record in the last 6 meetings between the two teams. Washington is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Mystics favored by 5 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Game 651-652: Washington at Tulsa (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 108.865; Tulsa 103.313
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 5 1/2; 152
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 4 1/2; 158
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-4 1/2); Under

WNBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 18

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WASHINGTON (1 - 3) at TULSA (0 - 5) - 6/18/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 198-244 ATS (-70.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 122-157 ATS (-50.7 Units) after a division game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 06-18-2011, 09:31 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 18

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HOUSTON (26 - 45) at LA DODGERS (31 - 40) - 10:10 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 24-44 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 14-36 (-19.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 31-40 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 31-40 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 (+2.7 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 3-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.257.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.8 units)

RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (31 - 36) at WASHINGTON (34 - 36) - 1:05 PM
BRIAN MATUSZ (L) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 18-12 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 73-50 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 18-12 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-4 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 82-55 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 20-12 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MATUSZ is 24-20 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MATUSZ is 13-9 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

BRIAN MATUSZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (39 - 32) at BOSTON (42 - 27) - 7:10 PM
RANDY WOLF (L) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 32-44 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 11-26 (-14.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-12 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 26-6 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LESTER is 22-3 (+17.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 20-8 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WOLF is 137-111 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 14-8 (+10.1 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
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

RANDY WOLF vs. BOSTON since 1997
WOLF is 2-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

JON LESTER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (37 - 34) at ATLANTA (39 - 32) - 4:10 PM
MATT HARRISON (L) vs. DEREK LOWE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 26-17 (+12.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 95-93 (-31.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 57-59 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MATT HARRISON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

DEREK LOWE vs. TEXAS since 1997
LOWE is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 2-3 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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NY YANKEES (39 - 29) at CHICAGO CUBS (29 - 40) - 4:10 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BURNETT is 19-29 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 8-16 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 18-25 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 38-24 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 18-4 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 105-127 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-20 (-12.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-66 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-61 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 105-127 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-90 (-20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-20 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DEMPSTER is 14-24 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BURNETT is 3-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DEMPSTER is 0-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.88 and a WHIP of 1.942.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (35 - 34) at CLEVELAND (37 - 31) - 7:05 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 8-25 (-14.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-59 (-22.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 23-73 (-44.1 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 26-63 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 191-393 (-93.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 37-31 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-12 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-28 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-18 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-14 (+9.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 35-34 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 20-16 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 35-34 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-20 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-14 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MAHOLM is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (30 - 41) at MINNESOTA (29 - 39) - 7:10 PM
TIM STAUFFER (R) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 14-31 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-6 (+19.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-11 (+10.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 61-52 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 59-51 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 43-35 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 30-21 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

TIM STAUFFER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
STAUFFER is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BAKER is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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FLORIDA (32 - 38) at TAMPA BAY (37 - 33) - 7:10 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. ALEX COBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 70-94 (-24.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-9 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 137-114 (+32.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 14-8 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 465-427 (+50.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
FLORIDA is 26-16 (+12.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 100-95 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NOLASCO is 15-5 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 12-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 22-13 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 12-2 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 65-53 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 65-53 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 72-60 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 36-34 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
NOLASCO is 2-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 8.38 and a WHIP of 1.759.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.2 units)

ALEX COBB vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (34 - 37) at NY METS (34 - 36) - 7:10 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 30-36 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 74-89 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 13-20 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HAREN is 21-28 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 19-28 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 12-21 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 8-15 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 6-13 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 31-15 (+14.2 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 105-98 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 28-12 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 56-37 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

DAN HAREN vs. NY METS since 1997
HAREN is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.031.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PELFREY is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TORONTO (35 - 35) at CINCINNATI (37 - 34) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON MORROW (R) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 129-108 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 22-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 129-108 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 140-123 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 60-46 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 22-6 (+16.9 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 120-113 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 57-44 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 54-54 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 26-16 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 97-83 (+18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 59-57 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BRANDON MORROW vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 10.39 and a WHIP of 2.079.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (31 - 39) at ST LOUIS (38 - 33) - 7:15 PM
VIN MAZZARO (R) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 123-109 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 121-108 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 66-64 (-26.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 (+0.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

VIN MAZZARO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MAZZARO is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
WESTBROOK is 7-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.49 and a WHIP of 1.204.
His team's record is 10-6 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-9. (-3.1 units)

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DETROIT (38 - 32) at COLORADO (34 - 35) - 8:10 PM
PHIL COKE (L) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 28-54 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 38-56 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-10 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-20 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 34-35 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 34-35 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 71-83 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 57-59 (-18.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 2-10 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 1-6 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 2-10 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

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

PHIL COKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
JIMENEZ is 0-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 1.727.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (33 - 38) at ARIZONA (39 - 32) - 8:10 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. ZACH DUKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DANKS is 3-10 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 39-32 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 39-32 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-5 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-49 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 58-48 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 45-72 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 34-51 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACH DUKE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
DUKE is 0-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.61 and a WHIP of 1.402.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (39 - 31) at OAKLAND (31 - 40) - 10:05 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. GUILLERMO MOSCOSO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-106 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-40 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 69-60 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 141-104 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-16 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 165-134 (+24.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-41 (+19.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 106-67 (+25.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SANCHEZ is 31-20 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 21-10 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 31-40 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 30-38 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 17-27 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.224.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

GUILLERMO MOSCOSO vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (44 - 27) at SEATTLE (36 - 34) - 10:10 PM
VANCE WORLEY (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 26-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SEATTLE is 31-22 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HERNANDEZ is 31-13 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 61-44 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 98-134 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 95-128 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

VANCE WORLEY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 06-18-2011, 10:19 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, June 18

National League

HOUSTON at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
RODRIGUEZ: 5-18 TSR Away after allowing 2 ER or less last outing
DE LA ROSA: DODGERS 6-12 as a favorite of -125 to -175

Interleague Play

BALTIMORE at WASHINGTON, 1:05 PM ET
MATUSZ: BAL 9-30 Away after allowing 8+ Runs
ZIMMERMANN: WASH 11-4 at home off a win

MILWAUKEE at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET (TC)
WOLF: MIL 3-16 off BB losses by 4+ runs
LESTER: 7-0 Over off team win

TEXAS at ATLANTA, 4:10 PM ET FOX
HARRISON: TEX 13-4 Under off 5+ road games
LOWE: ATL 13-4 Under when the total is 8 to 8.5

NY YANKEES at CHICAGO CUBS, 4:10 PM ET FOX
BURNETT: 29-39 TSR as road favorite
DEMPSTER: 14-24 TSR in day games

PITTSBURGH at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
MAHOLM: PIT 8-25 as a road underdog of +125 to +150
CARRASCO: CLE 9-1 at home off win by 4+ runs

SAN DIEGO at MINNESOTA, 7:10 PM ET
STAUFFER: 16-5 Under off team loss
BAKER: MIN 1-8 at home off BB one run wins

FLORIDA at TAMPA BAY, 7:10 PM ET
NOLASCO: 12-2 TSR off 3 team losses
COBB: TB 23-6 Under as home favorite

LA ANGELS at NY METS, 7:10 PM ET
HAREN: 12-21 TSR in day games
PELFREY: Mets 8-0 Over at home off BB losses

TORONTO at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
MORROW: TOR 10-4 as a road underdog of +100 to +150
VOLQUEZ: CIN 2-7 revenging loss as home favorite of -150 or more

KANSAS CITY at ST LOUIS, 7:15 PM ET
MAZZARO: 8-0 Under Away working on 5 or 6 days rest
WESTBROOK: STL 10-1 revenging loss as home favorite

DETROIT at COLORADO, 8:10 PM ET MLB
COKE: DET 1-10 revenging road loss of 6+ runs
JIMENEZ: 1-6 TSR as home favorite

CHI WHITE SOX at ARIZONA, 8:10 PM ET WGN
DANKS: CHW 17-5 in interleague play
DUKE: ARI 30-18 Under in night games

SAN FRANCISCO at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
SANCHEZ: SF 7-0 Away off BB losses
MOSCOSO: OAK 17-27 in night games

PHILADELPHIA at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
WORLEY: PHI 13-0 Under Away when the total is 6 to 6.5
HERNANDEZ: SEA 34-17 Under at home off win

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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