Sunday's Trends and Indexes - 6/26 ( MLB, WNBA, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Sunday, June 26

Good Luck on day #177 of 2011!

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Sunday's betting tips: MLB dogs barking loudly

Weather to watch

Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox – Winds will be blowing in at U.S. Cellular Field at 14 miles per hour, and there’s a 30 percent chance of showers. Temperatures will be in the low 70s.

Who’s hot

MLB: The Over is 6-0 in Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie’s last six home starts.

MLB: The Mets are 7-0 in Dillon Gee’s last seven road starts.

WNBA: Tulsa is 4-0 ATS in its last four games following an ATS loss.

Who’s not

MLB: The Cubs are 3-8 in Randy Wells last 11 road starts.

MLB: The Under is 0-8 in Astros pitcher J.A. Happ’s last eight start on five days’ rest.

WNBA: The Liberty is 0-4 ATS in its last four home games.

Key stat

70 percent – MLB underdogs went 63-27, winning at a 70 percent clip, in the seven days leading up to Saturday's action. Road dogs were even more impressive at 45-17, or 72.6 percent.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Indians right fielder Shin-Soo Choo had his left thumb broken by a pitch Friday night and is expected to miss at least six weeks. "It's huge," manager Manny Acta said. "He means so much to us, not only offensively, but defensively and running the bases. He's a very important part of our lineup." Choo was hitting .244 with five homers, 28 RBIs and 11 steals. Outfielder Travis Buck was recalled from Triple-A Columbus.

Game of the day

Cleveland Indians at San Francisco Giants

Notable quotable

"It will be a very difficult match. It will be a fantastic test and I have to be playing my best if I want to have chances, and that's what I'm going to try." -- defending Wimbledon champ Rafael Nadal, on his upcoming fourth-round match with 2009 U.S. Open winner Juan Martin del Potro.

Notes and tips

Umpire D.J. Reyburn will be behind the plate Sunday when Toronto visits St. Louis. The Under is 7-2 in Reyburn’s last nine games calling balls and strikes, and 10-1 in his last 11 Sunday games behind the plate.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger played with a broken foot at the end of last season, including the playoffs and Super Bowl, and still might need surgery. However, he told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette the lockout has given the foot much-needed rest and “it’s really come a long way. I haven’t had too many problems with it recently.” Big Ben said he opted against surgery immediately following the season because doctors told him “it would have been a really nasty process because of where the break was.”

Davey Johnson, 68, who’ll take over as Washington Nationals manager Monday, hasn’t managed in the big leagues since 2000 with the Dodgers. He guided the Mets to the 1986 World Series crown. Reports say he’s agreed to a contract through 2012, with a club option for 2013. Jim Riggleman surprisingly resigned Thursday night – when his team had won 11 of 12 – because he was unhappy that management hadn’t picked up his contract option for next year.

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Sunday's six-pack

-- Giants beat Cleveland 1-0, scoring their only run in 7th inning on balk called by (who else?), Balkin' Bob Davidson.

-- Crowds of 38,744 in Kansas City, 39,483 in Pittsburgh show value of interleague play. How many times Royals draw that much at home?

-- Red Sox lost last four games against Padres/Pirates. Don't look now, but Tampa Bay has hung in the playoff race as the halfway mark nears.

-- Evan Longoria started hitting better this week when he stopped using batting gloves. Whatever works.

-- A's have allowed most unearned runs in MLB this season, but their defense Saturday was better, partially because they used four guys in the infield who are all second basemen.

-- Amateur Patrick Cantlay shot +2 72 Saturday after shooting a 60 on Friday; he's five shots out of the lead at the Hartford Open, trying to be the first amateur in 21 years to win on the PGA Tour.


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Sunday's List of 13: Looking back at 2005's best prospects........

Notes from the 2005 Baseball America Prospects Handbook

13) This book had four guys list their top 50 prospects; three of the four named Joe Mauer #1, the other guy had Felix Hernandez #1 and Mauer #2. Delmon Young was listed at either #2 or #3 by all four guys (ouch).

12) Couple of wealthy first basemen were underrated by the experts; Ryan Howard’s rankings were 26-16-38-22. Prince Fielder’s were 20-17-9-14. Fielder’s dad being a good major league hitter helped his rating.

11) Los Angeles Angels were judged to have the best minor league prospects; Casey Kotchman was their #1 prospect; he’s finally realizing that potential now. Angels’ top nine prospects that year are all in the big leagues expects for Dallas McPherson, whose spent decent amount of time there but is now in AAA.

10) Cardinals were rated with the worst prospects; other than Adam Wainwright, Skip Schumaker and Brendan Ryan, their top 30 prospects in ’05 are mostly nowhere to be found now.

9) Six years ago, current Toronto slugger Jose Bautista was the Pirates #12 prospect, just ahead of Freddy Sanchez; the Bucs actually lost Batista twice—first, in the ’03 Rule 5 Draft to the Orioles, then in an ill-advised trade with the Blue Jays for the immortal Robinzon Diaz (139 big league AB’s). Do we wonder why the Pirates have been awful every year? No. Pittsburgh is an improved team this season.

8) Andre Ethier was listed as the A’s #16 prospect; he has turned out be way, way better than that. Oakland’s #20 prospect in ’05 was an outfielder named Alexi Ogando, the same Alexi Ogando who is 7-2, 2.66 in 14 starts as a pitcher for division rival Texas this season. Lot can happen in six years.

7) Pitcher Adam Loewen was the Orioles #1 pitching prospect back then, the highest-drafted Canadian ever; six years later, after going 8-8, 5.39 in 29 career big league starts, he’s an outfielder for the AAA Las Vegas 51’s, trying to get back to the big leagues as an outfielder with the Blue Jays.

6) Wonder why the Mets are struggling? You look at their top 30 prospects six years ago, guys who should be contributing to a big market team now, and all you see are Philip Humber (having first solid year in bigs this year), Jeff Keppinger, Carlos Gomez and Angel Pagan. Of those four, only Pagan is still a Met.

5) Adrian Gonzalez is really rich now; six years ago, he was #8 prospect of the Rangers, who had acquired him from Florida for the immortal Ugueth Urbina. Sadly for Texas, they dealt him to San Diego in a trade that netted the Rangers Adam Eaton and Akinori Otsuka. Ouch. Padre fans better hope the haul they got for Gonzalez (Patterson-Fuentes-Kelly-Rizzo) is a hell of a lot better than what the other teams got. It is remarkable that Gonzalez has been traded three times.

4) Lucky for the Bronx Bombers they can buy anyone they want, since their top 30 prospects look like a listing from the Witness Protection Program (except for Robinson Cano, and to lesser extent, Phil Hughes/Melky Cabrera).

3) Then there are the Braves, who were ranked in top 7 in prospects in 2005 for fifth year in row; Jeff Francoeur was the biggest prospects, but they also had Brian McCann/Kelly Johnson/Jarrod Saltalamacchia/Charlie Morton and Martin Prado.

2) Here are the RedSox’ top six prospects in 2005; tell me why they’re strong now (besides having thick wallets): Hanley Ramirez (traded for Beckett/Lowell), Brandon Moss (bust), Jonathan Papelbon, Jon Lester, Anibal Sanchez (was also dealt to Florida in Beckett trade) and Dustin Pedroia, who was a SS back then.

1) I still think its funny that the White Sox traded Gio Gonzalez not once, but twice; the first time he got traded to the Phillies with Aaron Rowand for Jim Thome. Philly then traded him back to the Pale Hose with Gavin Floyd for Freddy Garcia, before the Sox dealt Gonzalez again, this time with Ryan Sweeney for Nick Swisher, who was dismal in his only season on the South Side. Gonzalez is a really good pitcher now. Hard to believe he got traded three times.

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WNBA
Dunkel


Indiana at Minnesota
The Lynx look to build on their 10-1 ATS record in their last 11 games against a team with a winning record. Minnesota is the pick (-6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lynx favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-6 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

Game 651-652: San Antonio at Atlanta (3:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 110.191; Atlanta 118.456
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 8 1/2; 158
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 4 1/2; 165
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-4 1/2); Under

Game 653-654: Los Angeles at New York (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 111.757; New York 108.371
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 3 1/2; 163
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 158
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles; Over

Game 655-656: Tulsa at Washington (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 102.555; Washington 108.662
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 6; 152
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 8; 156 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+8); Under

Game 657-658: Indiana at Minnesota (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 110.755; Minnesota 119.037
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 8 1/2; 154
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 6 1/2; 151 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-6 1/2); Over




WNBA
Long Sheet


Sunday, June 26

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SAN ANTONIO (5 - 1) at ATLANTA (2 - 6) - 6/26/2011, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA 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
ATLANTA is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-1 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOS ANGELES (4 - 2) at NEW YORK (3 - 4) - 6/26/2011, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-1 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-2 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TULSA (1 - 7) at WASHINGTON (1 - 5) - 6/26/2011, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 198-246 ATS (-72.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 33-54 ATS (-26.4 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 122-158 ATS (-51.8 Units) after a division game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-2 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-2 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (5 - 3) at MINNESOTA (5 - 2) - 6/26/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 72-108 ATS (-46.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
INDIANA is 58-85 ATS (-35.5 Units) against Western conference opponents since 1997.
INDIANA is 50-72 ATS (-29.2 Units) in road games after a division game since 1997.
INDIANA is 58-85 ATS (-35.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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WNBA

Sunday, June 26

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. ATLANTA
San Antonio is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games at home

4:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. NEW YORK
Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
Los Angeles is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing New York
New York is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
New York is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games

4:00 PM
TULSA vs. WASHINGTON
Tulsa is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tulsa's last 8 games when playing Washington
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tulsa
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tulsa

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home


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WNBA


Sunday, June 26

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Lady luck: Sunday's best WNBA bets
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San Antonio Silver Stars at Atlanta Dream (-3, 164)

After years of running in the middle of the pack, the Silver Stars are making a break for the top spot in the Western Conference.

San Antonio rose to the top in the West with a 90-80 overtime win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday, covering as a 2.5-point home favorite. The Silver Stars improved to 5-1 straight up and against the spread.

“I think it starts and ends on the defensive side of things,” center Ruth Riley told the San Antonio Express. “Our ability to get stops is what keeps us in games. Unfortunately, we find ourselves with a big deficit a couple of times, but luckily, our defense has bailed us out.”

San Antonio limited the Sparks to just two points in the extra frame and is allowing 82.2 points per game this season. The Silver Stars forced 17 turnovers and grabbed seven steals in the win over L.A., turning those into easy buckets.

“We had to work for that one, no doubt,” guard Becky Hammon told the media. “They put a lot of pressure on us. We had to do a lot of things right down the stretch.”

San Antonio already owns a win over Atlanta this season, defeating the Dream 86-74 as a 2.5-point home dog. The Silver Stars forced 18 turnovers and tallied eight steals in that victory.

Pick: San Antonio +3


Tulsa Shock at Washington Mystics (-8.5, 156)

If there’s one team playing as bad as the Shock these days, it’s the Mystics.

Since winning its second game of the season, Washington has dropped four straight contest to fall to 1-5 and lugs an identical ATS mark along with it. One of those losses has come at the hands of Tulsa, which took a 77-59 victory as a 4-point home favorite on June 18 – the Shock’s lone win on the year.

"I thought that for 40 minutes we brought the energy," WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes told the media following that game. "I think that every player on this team refused to lose."

The Shock have gone on to lose both games since that victory, posting a 1-1 ATS mark vs. Seattle and New York. They’ve managed to salvage a 5-3 record against the spread to start the year and should be getting more respect than the 8.5 points oddsmakers are handing them Sunday afternoon.

Pick: Tulsa +8.5


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MLB
Dunkel


Washington at Chicago White Sox
The Nationals look to build on their 5-1 record in their last 6 games as underdogs. Washington is the pick (+140) according to Dunkel, which has the Nationals favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+140). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

Game 951-952: Atlanta at San Diego (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 15.318; San Diego (Luebke) 16.703
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-140); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+120); Over

Game 953-954: Arizona at Detroit (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Saunders) 15.476; Detroit (Penny) 14.789
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+120); Under

Game 955-956: Cincinnati at Baltimore (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Bailey) 16.000; Baltimore (Guthrie) 14.447
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-105); Over

Game 957-958: Oakland at Philadelphia (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Outman) 14.669; Philadelphia (Halladay) 15.951
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-235); 7
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-235); Under

Game 959-960: Boston at Pittsburgh (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Miller) 16.290; Pittsburgh (McDonald) 14.545
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-140); Over

Game 961-962: Colorado at NY Yankees (2:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Nicasio) 15.139; NY Yankees (Nova) 16.235
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-165); 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-165); Under

Game 963-964: Tampa Bay at Houston (2:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Niemann) 14.553; Houston (Happ) 15.104
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+115); Under

Game 965-966: Washington at Chicago White Sox (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Hernandez) 16.202; White Sox (Humber) 14.854
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+140); Over

Game 967-968: Minnesota at Milwaukee (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Pavano) 16.014; Milwaukee (Narveson) 14.993
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-155); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+135); Under

Game 969-970: Chicago Cubs at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wells) 13.877; Kansas City (Hochevar) 14.827
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-135); Over

Game 971-972: Toronto at St. Louis (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Romero) 13.775; St. Louis (McClellan) 14.910
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+100); Under

Game 973-974: Cleveland at San Francisco (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Carmona) 16.195; San Francisco (Bumgarner) 14.548
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+120); Over

Game 975-976: LA Angels at LA Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 14.892; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.307
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-110); 6
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-110); Under

Game 977-978: NY Mets at Texas (3:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Gee) 15.677; Texas (Holland) 14.729
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+125); Over

Game 979-980: Seattle vs. Florida (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Fister) 14.730; Florida (Sanchez) 14.133
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-115); 6
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-105); Over

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MLB
Write-Up


Sunday, June 26

Remember as interleague play starts, there are DHs used in games in the American League ballparks; pitchers bat in National League parks. Florida Marlins are home team for series with Seattle this week, even though series is at Safeco Field. Marlins will bat last, there isn't a DH in series. Marlins' ballpark isn't available this weekend.

AL teams are 78-74 vs NL teams so far in interleague play, but 24-36 the last five nights.
Over is 30-32-4 with a DH, 38-44-5 without one, 68-76-9 overall.

Hot pitchers
-- THudson is 2-1, 2.50 in his last three starts.
-- Saunders is 4-2, 3.26 in his last seven starts.
-- Halladay is 2-0, 2.33 in his last four starts. Former Phillie Outman is 2-1, 2.37 in his last three starts.
-- Nova is 3-0, 3.05 in his last three starts.
-- Niemann, who went to college in Houston, is 2-1, 2.12 in his last three starts.
-- White Sox won last five Humber starts (4-0, 2.63).
-- Romero has a 2.35 RA in his last three starts.
-- Minnesota won last four Pavano starts (3-0, 1.64). Narveson is 2-1, 3.60 in his last three starts.
-- Gee is 3-1, 2.40 in his last five starts.
-- Weaver is 3-0, 1.38 in his last six starts. Kershaw is 1-0, 0.56 in his last couple starts.
-- ASanchez is 1-0, 2.61 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Luebke is making first '11 start; he's pitched 39 innings in 29 games in 2011. He was 1-1, 4.08 in three major league starts LY.
-- Detroit lost last three Penny starts (0-2, 4.96).
-- McDonald has a 4.87 RA in his last four starts. Miller allowed three runs in 5.2 IP in his first '11 start, against the Padres.
-- Nicasio is 1-1, 6.23 in his last four starts.
-- Guthrie is 0-3, 5.54 in his last six starts. Bailey is 1-1, 5.29 in his last three starts.
-- Happ is 0-5, 6.75 in his last seven starts.
-- LHernandez is 1-2, 4.88 in his last five starts.
-- McClellan is 0-2, 6.14 in his last four starts.
-- Bumgarner is 1-3, 5.76 in his last four starts; he allowed eight runs in 0.1 IP in last start, with first eight Twins getting hits/scoring. Carmona is 1-6, 10.22 in his last seven starts.
-- Hochevar is 1-4, 6.23 in his last six starts. Wells is 0-1, 7.13 in his last five starts.
-- Holland has a 5.96 RA in his last three starts.
-- Mariners lost last four Fister starts (0-3, 3.60).

Totals
-- Hudson's last four road starts went over the total.
-- Four of Pirates' last five home games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last six Penny starts went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Cincinnati games stayed under total.
-- Nine of last twelve Colorado road games stayed under total.
-- Three of Gee's last four road starts went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Houston home games went over the total.
-- Nine of last thirteen Washington road games stayed under total.
-- Eight of Brewers' last eleven games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Wells starts went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in Cardinals' last ten home games.
-- Over is 9-4-2 in Dodgers' last fifteen games.
-- Under is 11-3-1 in Giants' last fifteen home games.
-- Eight of last ten Florida games stayed under the total.

Hot Teams
-- Braves won seven of their last nine road games. San Diego won three of its last four games overall.
-- Pirates won five of their last six home games.
-- Detroit won 10 of its last 14 home games. Arizona won eight of its last ten road games.
-- Cincinnati won four of its last five road games.
-- Bronx won seven of its last nine home games. Rockies are 7-2 in game following their last nine losses.
-- Washington won 12 of its last 14 games. White Sox won five of their last seven home games.
-- Phillies won eight of their last nine home games.
-- Milwaukee won three of its last four games.
-- Tampa Bay won nine of its last twelve road games.
-- Texas won four of its last six home games. Mets won three of their last four games overall.
-- Angels won five of their last six road games.
-- Giants won five of their last six home games.

Cold Teams
-- Boston lost its last four games, scoring ten runs.
-- Orioles lost nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Dodgers lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Oakland lost three of its last four games.
-- Kansas City lost seven of its last ten games. Cubs lost six of their last eight road games.
-- Minnesota lost its last four games, scoring six runs.
-- Astros lost nine of their last ten home games.
-- Toronto lost four of its last six games. Cardinals lost 11 of their last 14 games (starting Ps 1-8).
-- Indians lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Florida lost nine of their last ten games outside of south Florida; they're 3-21 in last 24 games overall. Mariners lost four of last five.

Umpires
-- Atl-SD-- Underdogs won nine of last ten Carapazza games.
-- Col-NY-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Onora games.
-- LA-LA-- Five of last seven Hallion games went over the total.
-- Wsh-Chi-- Under is 9-4 in Foster games; road team won his last four.
-- NY-Tex-- Home side won nine of last eleven Fletcher games.
-- Cin-Balt-- Nine of eleven Porter games stayed under total.
-- Az-Det-- Underdogs won 12 of 15 Guccione games this season.
-- A's-Phil-- Favorites won last six Campos games.
-- Bos-Pitt-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Gibson games.
-- TB-Hst-- Favorites won 10 of last 11 Randazzo games; over is 6-3 in his last nine games behind the dish.
-- Min-Mil-- Home side won six of last seven Tumpane games.
-- Chi-KC-- Not enough data to properly analyze umpire Ripperger
-- Tor-StL-- Seven of last eight Reyburn games stayed under total.
-- Clev-SF-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Wendelstedt games.
-- Sea-Fla-- Six of last seven Diaz games stayed under the total.

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MLB


Sunday, June 26

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Arizona's last 13 games when playing Detroit
Arizona is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games when playing Arizona

1:35 PM
OAKLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games

1:35 PM
BOSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home

1:35 PM
CINCINNATI vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

2:05 PM
COLORADO vs. NY YANKEES
Colorado is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 9 games
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Colorado

2:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. HOUSTON
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay

2:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. MILWAUKEE
Minnesota is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Minnesota

2:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. KANSAS CITY
Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Kansas City
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

2:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Washington is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games

2:15 PM
TORONTO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games at home
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:05 PM
NY METS vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing Texas
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

4:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

4:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
LA Dodgers are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games at home

8:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of San Francisco's last 16 games at home

10:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. FLORIDA
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 10 games
Florida is 3-21 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games


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MLB


Sunday, June 26

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Sunday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

Phillip Humber, Chicago White Sox (7-3, 2.90 ERA)

The ChiSox are getting a lift from the right hander. Humber is 4-0 in his last four starts and hasn’t tasted defeat since April 30, going 5-0 in that eight-start span. He’s allowed more than three runs just once in that span and hasn’t given up more than four runs in any of his 13 starts in 2011.

Carl Pavano, Minnesota Twins (5-5, 4.05 ERA)

Pavano is proving there’s still life in that arm of his, even without the power of the majors’ best mustache. The clean-shaven righty is 3-0 with a 1.63 ERA over his last four starts and has only one loss in his previous eight appearances. The veteran hurler is also going deep into starts, pitching into at least the seventh inning in seven straight outings.


Slumping

J.A. Happ, Houston Astros (3-9, 5.33 ERA)

The Astros' southpaw has watched his ERA swell over his last three starts. Happ is 0-2 with a bulky 9.00 ERA in those outings, including giving up five runs on eight hits over just 2 2-3 innings of work against the Rangers on Monday. Happ has pitched past the sixth inning in just one of his last 10 outings.

Fausto Carmona, Cleveland Indians (4-9, 5.98 ERA)

Carmona has just one win in his last nine starts and is coming off a rough outing against the Rockies on Monday. The right hander lasted only 4 2-3 innings before he was yanked, allowing seven runs on nine hits. He’s given up at least four runs in eight straight starts, which is bad news for the Tribe, who are averaging just over three runs per game in June.


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MLB


Sunday, June 26

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Sunday Night Baseball: Indians at Giants
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Cleveland Indians at San Francisco Giants (-133)

Another weekend of interleague play winds down when the defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants host the Cleveland Indians under ESPN’s Sunday night spotlight. The Giants, looking for a sweep, are set as favorites of -133.

NO FIRST BASE VIRTUOSO

The Indians have been trying to make things less rigorous for catcher Carlos Santana by putting him at first base on occasion this season. And he’s been out there more often lately, with Matt LaPorta’s sprained ankle putting him on the disabled list a week ago.

But Santana is definitely a work in progress when he’s not behind the plate. In the opener of this three-game series Friday night, Santana had two sixth-inning errors, helping spark a three-run rally by the Giants, who went on to win 4-3.

On the flip side, Santana was the main reason Cleveland was in the game Friday, as he had a pair of hits and two RBIs. In fact, he’s been heating up at the plate, batting .324 with three home runs and seven RBIs over 10 games through Friday.

But it was hard for Indians manager Manny Acta to get past Santana’s effort at first base Friday, with all three of San Fran’s sixth-inning runs being unearned.

“Carlos had a rough day at first base,” Acta told Yahoo Sports.

Cleveland made two more errors, though none by Santana, in Saturday's 1-0 loss.

MAKING DO WITHOUT CHOO

As if losing LaPorta wasn’t enough, Acta now has to find a fill-in for outfielder Shin-Soo Choo.

Choo suffered a broken left thumb, getting hit by a pitch from Giants starter Jonathan Sanchez in the fourth inning Friday night. Choo will join LaPorta on the DL and is expected to miss at least six weeks.

“He means so much for us offensively, defensively, running the bases," Acta said. "He’s an important part of our lineup. It’s a big blow.”

BUMMER FOR BUMGARNER

San Francisco starter Madison Bumgarner has had only one really bad outing all season – his last one – and still has a serviceable ERA of 4.06. But he’s not getting run support and is just 3-9.

The Giants lost Bumgarner’s first six starts of the year and, to be fair, he was a little shaky in a few of those games. And against Minnesota Tuesday, he got absolutely hammered at home by the Twins, making it just 1/3 of an inning while giving up eight runs on nine hits in a 9-2 loss.

But in the nine starts prior to that, he went at least six innings every time, including seven innings four times and 8 2-3 innings once, and allowed no more than three earned runs per outing. Yet the Giants went 4-5 and Bumgarner went 2-5 with a pair of no-decisions.

PLUMMETING PITCHER

Cleveland sends Fausto Carmona (4-9, 5.98 ERA) to the mound and that hasn’t boded well. The right hander is 1-6 in his last seven starts, allowing a whopping 42 runs in that stretch, including 38 earned.

Against Colorado at home Monday, Carmona got tagged for seven runs (all earned) on nine hits and a walk in 4 2-3 innings. During the slide, he has allowed six earned runs or more four times.

NOTEWORTHY NUMBERS

Despite losing the first two by the Bay, the Indians are 8-4 in their last 12 interleague games and 7-2 in interleague play against winning teams. Beyond that, though, the Tribe is on a host of negative streaks, including 2-6 on the highway, 6-24 in interleague roadies, 1-4 in Carmona’s last five road outings and 2-5 in his last seven interleague starts.

The Giants have fallen in Bumgarner’s last four starts at AT&T Park, but they are on upswings of 5-1 at home, 21-7 in interleague home games and 6-1 in interleague play against winning teams.

As far as totals, playing San Francisco on the under has been a wise move. The Giants are on under streaks of 37-16-3 overall, 20-6-1 at home, 28-11-1 at home against righty starters, 10-2-2 in interleague action, 23-11 with Bumgarner taking the ball and 12-5 behind Bumgarner at home.

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MLB


Sunday, June 26

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Hot lines: Sunday's best MLB bets
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Seattle Mariners at Florida Marlins (140, 6.5)

Batters are hitting .230 against Marlins starter Anibal Sanchez, who has allowed three runs over his last two starts covering 14 innings. Sanchez (6-1, 2.90 ERA) struck out 14 and walked four in those outings.

Mariners starter Doug Fister is coming off a sterling eight-inning outing against the Nationals in which he gave up three hits and one run.

These pitchers have combined for a 10-17 over/under mark this season. The Under is 6-1 in umpire Lazaro Diaz’s last seven interleague games behind the plate, and 19-6-1 in his last 27 overall games calling balls and strikes.

Seattle and Florida trot out two of MLB's weakest lineups. They're among a handful of teams yet to score 300 runs.

Pick: Under


Colorado Rockies at New York Yankees (-160, 9)

In the rubber game of this interleague series, the Rockies hand the ball to rookie Juan Nicasio.

He’s been terrible in two road starts, giving up 16 hits and nine earned runs in 10 2/3 innings. Nicasio has been much better in three home starts, but this game will be played at Yankee Stadium.

New York starter Ivan Nova has been brilliant lately. He’s 3-0 with a 3.05 ERA in his last three starts, with 15 hits allowed in 20 2/3 innings.

Both teams have won seven of 10 after Saturday's 8-3 Yankees win.

Some books opened the Yankees at -135 or -140 and bettors jumped on it, pushing up the price. Still, it's worth a play as this matchup favors the home team in a big way.

Pick: Yankees


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MLB
Long Sheet


Sunday, June 26

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ATLANTA (44 - 34) at SAN DIEGO (33 - 45) - 4:05 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. ANTHONY BASS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-4 (+0.9 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.9 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HUDSON is 5-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.3 units)

ANTHONY BASS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (43 - 35) at DETROIT (41 - 36) - 1:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 24-43 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 75-45 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 54-28 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 75-45 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-18 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 46-23 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 43-35 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 17-9 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 43-35 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 32-24 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 20-12 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAUNDERS is 48-26 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. DETROIT since 1997
SAUNDERS is 1-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.91 and a WHIP of 1.547.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)

BRAD PENNY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
PENNY is 10-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.99 and a WHIP of 1.048.
His team's record is 12-6 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-11. (-5.9 units)

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CINCINNATI (40 - 38) at BALTIMORE (34 - 40) - 1:35 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 132-112 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 172-163 (+32.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 547-626 (+54.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 132-112 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 401-455 (+46.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 274-285 (+53.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 80-49 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BAILEY is 17-7 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 17-7 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 18-3 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 266-338 (-97.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 8-21 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (35 - 43) at PHILADELPHIA (48 - 30) - 1:35 PM
JOSH OUTMAN (L) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 35-43 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 34-41 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 22-33 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-2 (+17.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -200 to -225 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-1 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 33-32 (+28.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 50-34 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-1 (+0.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JOSH OUTMAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

ROY HALLADAY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HALLADAY is 6-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.54 and a WHIP of 1.524.
His team's record is 6-7 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+3.7 units)

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BOSTON (44 - 32) at PITTSBURGH (39 - 37) - 1:35 PM
ANDREW MILLER (L) vs. JAMES MCDONALD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 13-17 (-13.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-37 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-37 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 21-14 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 291-309 (+39.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BOSTON is 27-8 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 (+2.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

ANDREW MILLER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MILLER is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.56 and a WHIP of 1.587.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

JAMES MCDONALD vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (38 - 38) at NY YANKEES (44 - 31) - 2:20 PM
JUAN NICASIO (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 122-118 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 50-69 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 122-118 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-28 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 21-4 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 25-13 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JUAN NICASIO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

IVAN NOVA vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (43 - 34) at HOUSTON (28 - 50) - 2:05 PM
JEFF NIEMANN (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 25-16 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-14 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-15 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 15-8 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-9 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 28-50 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 8-23 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 13-27 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 6-15 (-9.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 26-49 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 16-39 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 6-16 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

JEFF NIEMANN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
NIEMANN is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (39 - 38) at CHI WHITE SOX (38 - 40) - 2:10 PM
LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R) vs. PHILIP HUMBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-7 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-49 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 39-38 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-38 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-34 (-15.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 48-55 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 1-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.88 and a WHIP of 1.765.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

PHILIP HUMBER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HUMBER is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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MINNESOTA (32 - 43) at MILWAUKEE (43 - 35) - 2:10 PM
CARL PAVANO (R) vs. CHRIS NARVESON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 13-29 (-13.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-11 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-11 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-8 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
PAVANO is 142-117 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 23-15 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 72-51 (+33.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 35-47 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

CARL PAVANO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
PAVANO is 2-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.67 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 4-6 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.7 units)

CHRIS NARVESON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
NARVESON is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (31 - 45) at KANSAS CITY (32 - 45) - 2:10 PM
RANDY WELLS (R) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 107-132 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 344-383 (-92.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-62 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 107-132 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-92 (-21.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-59 (-25.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WELLS is 4-12 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-9 (+12.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 220-330 (-98.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 34-47 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

RANDY WELLS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (38 - 39) at ST LOUIS (41 - 37) - 2:15 PM
RICKY ROMERO (L) vs. KYLE MCCLELLAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 9-21 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
TORONTO is 123-117 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 57-58 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 99-86 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 62-61 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 126-113 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 124-112 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 36-39 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 68-66 (-27.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-0 (+2.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

RICKY ROMERO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ROMERO is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

KYLE MCCLELLAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (40 - 35) at SAN FRANCISCO (43 - 34) - 8:05 PM
FAUSTO CARMONA (R) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 146-109 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 129-76 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 145-107 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 168-137 (+23.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 74-63 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 40-35 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-32 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BUMGARNER is 4-11 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 4-11 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

FAUSTO CARMONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (39 - 39) at LA DODGERS (34 - 44) - 4:10 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 110-120 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 52-65 (-22.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 110-100 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 33-14 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 79-46 (+34.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 61-39 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 34-44 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 18-24 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-44 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 23-34 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-0 (+2.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WEAVER is 4-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.387.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.0 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KERSHAW is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.339.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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NY METS (38 - 39) at TEXAS (41 - 37) - TBA
DILLON GEE (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 18-11 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
GEE is 10-1 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GEE is 7-0 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GEE is 10-1 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
GEE is 10-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GEE is 7-0 (+7.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 14-18 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-1 (+0.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

DILLON GEE vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

DEREK HOLLAND vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (38 - 39) vs. FLORIDA (34 - 43) - 4:10 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 100-139 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 25-46 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 97-133 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-86 (-30.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 38-59 (-25.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FISTER is 13-30 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FISTER is 12-29 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FISTER is 9-23 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 139-119 (+29.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 97-93 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 57-48 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 46-32 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 28-15 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
FLORIDA is 71-99 (-28.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

DOUG FISTER vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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Canadian bacon: CFL season preview and predictions

EAST DIVISION

Montreal Alouettes (2010 Record: 12-6, Projected Record for 2011: 12-6)

Odds to win East: -155

Only a serious injury to star quarterback Anthony Calvillo could deprive the Alouettes of another Eastern division title or a fourth consecutive visit to the Grey Cup. Running back Avon Cobourne, SB Ben Cahoon and K Damon Duval have all left the nest but the Alouettes have already found adequate replacements. Brandon Whitaker, Yvenson Bernard and Emmanuel Marc will share duties on the ground while S.J. Green will take Cahoon’s place in an improved group of receivers, with the acquisitions of Brendan London and Dallas Baker. Sean Whyte and Sandro DeAngelis will both start the season and should make Damon Duval’s departure far less dramatic. Defensively, Dwight Anderson was a key addition that will reinforce the secondary.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2010 Record: 9-9, Projected Record for 2011: 11-7)

Odds to win East: +259

The Tiger-Cats should be in the thick of the race for first place in the East as long as their starting QB Kevin Glenn stays healthy. The addition of RB Avon Cobourne, who at both running the ball and protecting the pivot, should give more power to a very potent offence, well served by receivers of the likes of Arland Bruce III, Dave Stala, Marquay McDaniel, Maurice Mann, Bakari Grand and Chris Williams. The Tiger Cats defense is one of the most solid in the CFL with a star DE in Stevie Baggs and an outstanding LB in Markeith Knowlton. The Tiger Cats also have one of the most reliable kickers in Justin Medlock. Unfortunately, the lack of offensive creativity from their coaching staff might hinder their chances in close games.

Toronto Argonauts (2010 Record: 9-9, Projected Record for 2011: 8-10)

Odds to win East: +800

The Argonauts have greatly improved under Jim Barker and they should still be competitive in 2011. They have a good defense with star players like DT Kevin Huntley, S Willie Pile and LB Kevin Eiben. Corey Boyd and Chad Owens give some firepower to both their offense and special teams. The biggest weakness for the Argos is under centre. Cleo Lemon, despite what some colleagues may think, simply doesn’t have what it takes to become a dominant QB in the pros.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2010 Record: 4-14, Projected Record for 2011: 6-12)

Odds to win East: +1,027

The Blue Bombers have an excellent QB in Buck Pierce. The problem is that he inevitably gets injured. The Bombers’ season will depend on his health. The longer he lasts, the better for Winnipeg fans and that could mean a run for third place and a playoff spot. But Pierce is fragile and we doubt strongly he will remain healthy all season. Joey Elliott is not a bad substitute but we don’t think he’s ready to take over, and neither is Alex Brink. The Bombers’ attack will nonetheless do some damages to opposing teams because of the great talent of Terrence Edwards and Fred Reid. The defense is also well served with T Doug Brown, DE Odell Willis, S Ian Logan and CB Jovon Johnson.

WEST DIVISION

B.C. Lions (2010 Record: 8-10, Projected Record for 2011: 12-6)

Odds to win West: +400

The Lions should pick up where they left off. After a catastrophic start in 2010, they came back stronger in the second half of the calendar. Wally Buono remains one of the finest head coach in the CFL and he can count on a team that has depth on both sides of the ball. Travis Lulay seems to have gained confidence and maturity and he will again have a nice arsenal with an excellent group of receivers, led by Geroy Simon and Paris Jackson. Solomon Elimimian is one of the best linebackers there is and the secondary is led by DE Korey Banks and CB Davis Sanchez.

Calgary Stampeders (2010 Record: 13-5, Projected Record for 2011: 11-7)

Odds to win West: +150

Once again, the Calgary Stampeders will be an intimidating squad. Like the Alouettes, the Stampeders have an excellent head coach in John Hufnagel and one of the best QB’s in the CFL in Henry Burris. Add to the mix, a talented group of receivers of the likes of Ken-Yon Rambo, Nik Lewis, Romby Bryant or Jabari Arthur. The Stampeders can also inflict casualties when Joffrey Reynolds carries the ball. Calgary will put lots of points on the board, unfortunately, its defense will likely concede just as many. That could cost them first place in the West.

Saskatchewan Roughriders (2010 Record: 10-8, Projected Record for 2011: 8-10)

Odds to win West: +250

Darian Durant is a very talented QB, but to step to the next level he must stop throwing so many interceptions. The problem is that, except for Weston Dressler, Jason Clermont and maybe Chris Getzlaf, he doesn’t have enough deep-threat receivers. Wes Cates gives him some options on the ground or for short pass plays. The Riders defense will once again be stingy with S James Patrick and veteran LB Barrin Simpson. But like Simpson, the Riders are aging and will have difficulty keeping pace in a division where the level of competition is always at the highest.

Edmonton Eskimos (2010 Record: 7-11, Projected Record for 2011: 5-13)

Odds to win West: +400

The poor Eskimos fans will once again find this season to be painfully long. Most teams have improved, but that’s not the case for the Eskimos. Despite all of his abilities, Rick Ray still doesn’t seem to have an offensive line capable of protecting him. And besides Fred Stamps, he doesn’t have the greatest receivers to work with. The Eskimos also have many holes on defense and few reliable players outside of DT Jermaine Reid or DB Chris Thompson. The Eskimos will win more games because of their tenacity and resiliency than because of their talent, and that will prove far from being enough for them to be still playing football in November.

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MLB
Short Sheet


Sunday, June 26

National League

ATLANTA at SAN DIEGO, 4:05 PM ET
HUDSON: ATLANTA 77-37 as a favorite of -125 to -175
BASS: SAN DIEGO 9-19 in home games against NL East opponents

Interleague

ARIZONA at DETROIT, 1:05 PM ET
SAUNDERS: ARIZONA 24-43 in day games
PENNY: DETROIT 46-23 against the money line in home games after a win

CINCINNATI at BALTIMORE, 1:35 PM ET
BAILEY: CINCINNATI 74-56 when the money line is +125 to -125
GUTHRIE: BALTIMORE 2-10 after allowing 8 runs or more

OAKLAND at PHILADELPHIA, 1:35 PM ET
OUTMAN: OAKLAND 22-33 against right-handed starters
HALLADAY: PHILADELPHIA 37-7 as a favorite of -200 or more

BOSTON at PITTSBURGH, 1:35 PM ET
MILLER: BOSTON 3-9 revenging a loss vs opponent as a road favorite
MCDONALD: PITTSBURGH 21-14 in home games against left-handed starters

COLORADO at NY YANKEES, 2:20 PM ET
NICASIO: COLORADO 18-6 OVER in day games
NOVA: NY YANKEES 35-22 OVER as a home favorite of -150 to -200

TAMPA BAY at HOUSTON, 2:05 PM ET
NIEMANN: TAMPA BAY 14-4 as a road favorite of -110 or higher
HAPP: HOUSTON 13-27 in home games

WASHINGTON at CHI WHITE SOX, 2:10 PM ET
HERNANDEZ: WASHINGTON 35-80 in road games after having won 4 of their last 5 games
HUMBER: CHI WHITE SOX 22-7 in an inter-league game

MINNESOTA at MILWAUKEE, 2:10 PM ET
PAVANO: 11-5 TSR as a road underdog of +125 to +175
NARVESON: MILWAUKEE 12-3 OVER in home games after allowing 1 run or less

CHICAGO CUBS at KANSAS CITY, 2:10 PM ET
WELLS: CHICAGO CUBS 30-20 on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
HOCHEVAR: KANSAS CITY 28-62 after allowing 2 runs or less

TORONTO at ST LOUIS, 2:15 PM ET
ROMERO: TORONTO 9-21 in day games
MCCLELLAN: ST LOUIS 11-1 revenging a loss vs opponent as a home favorite

CLEVELAND at SAN FRANCISCO, 8:05 PM ET
CARMONA: CLEVELAND 8-26 after 3 consecutive games versus an interleague opponent
BUMGARNER: SAN FRANCISCO 23-11 after a game with a combined score of 2 runs or less

LA ANGELS at LA DODGERS, 4:10 PM ET
WEAVER: LA ANGELS 23-6 against NL West opponents
KERSHAW:

NY METS at TEXAS, TBA ET
GEE: 7-0 TSR in road games
HOLLAND: TEXAS 43-23 UNDER in home games after a loss by 8 runs or more

SEATTLE at FLORIDA, 4:10 PM ET - Safeco Field - Seattle, WA
FISTER: SEATTLE 28-15 when the total is 7 or less
SANCHEZ: 12-3 UNDER in day games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change