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    Trends and Indexes

    Thursday, July 21

    Good Luck on day #202 of 2011!

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

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


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  • #2
    Thursday’s betting tips: Mets won’t move Reyes

    Who’s hot

    MLB: Milwaukee has won seven of its last eight in Arizona.

    MLB: Colorado has won 13 of its last 19 games as a favorite.

    WNBA: Seattle is riding a 5-0-1 streak against the spread vs. San Antonio.

    Who’s not

    MLB: Seattle is 10-28 in its last 38 games in Toronto.

    MLB: San Diego is 1-7 in its last eight as an underdog.

    WNBA: Indiana is 2-8 against the spread in its last 10 games against Chicago.

    Key stat

    0 – Heading into Wednesday’s action, the San Francisco Giants are the only team in the majors without a player who has hit at least 10 home runs. Pablo Sandoval and Aubrey Huff each have nine, while the team sits 23rd in the show with 64 taters.

    Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

    Jason Bay, New York Mets – Bay left Wednesday’s game with an apparent hamstring injury and didn’t return. His status for Thursday’s matinee against St. Louis is uncertain. Bay is hitting .233 with six homers and 29 RBIs this season, but has missed 21 games so far.

    Game of the day

    Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks (N/A)

    Notable quotable

    "I want to express my deepest gratitude to Stevie for all his help, but I think it's time for a change. Stevie is an outstanding caddie and a friend and has been instrumental in many of my accomplishments. I wish him great success in the future." – Tiger Woods said in a statement on his website about parting ways with longtime caddie Steve Williams. Woods hasn’t announced a date for his return from his knee and Achilles issues, but is currently set around +1100 in the PGA Championship.

    Notes and tips

    According to ESPN reports, the New York Mets will not trade Jose Reyes before the MLB trade deadline. Reyes, who is just coming off a hamstring injury, leads the league in batting average (.355), hits (126) and triples (15). He also has 30 steals. Reyes will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, so New York may look to unload some contracts before the deadline – that means you, Carlos Beltran.

    Months of rain on Canada’s west coast could cause the field some problems at the Canadian Open this weekend. Word has it that all the rain has the rough up at Vancouver’s Shaughnessy Golf and Country. With the weather expected to be cool and rainy at times, last year’s Canadian Open winner Carl Patterson told the Toronto Sun the rough “becomes even more lush and thick and tough to get out of and the course played longer tee-to-green.” Luke Donald is set as a +800 favorite.

    The Detroit Tigers strengthened their infield by trading a pair of prospects to the Kansas City Royals in return for third baseman Wilson Betemit. He’s hitting. 281 with three homers and 27 RBIs in 203 at-bats and will now provide some competition at the hot corner for Brandon Inge, who’s hitting just .177.

    The Los Angeles Dodgers fired hitting coach Jeff Petland Wednesday and named Dave Hansen as their interim replacement. Pentland was a batting coach in the bigs for 15 years but terrible offensive numbers forced the club to do something. The Dodgers rank 27th in runs, 26th in slugging percentage (.361), 22nd in home runs and 17th in batting average (.250).

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    • #3
      Thursday's six-pack

      -- According to Canbet, Carolina Panthers are 180-1 to win Super Bowl, longest shot of any of the 32 NFL teams.

      -- Packers (6.2-1) and Patriots (6.5-1) are the two favorites.

      -- Mariners have scored 17 less runs than any other major league team; if you've scored 30 less runs than the A's, you're terrible.

      -- Red Sox have scored 34 more runs than any of the other teams.

      -- Jose Reyes leads NL batting race by 26 points over Todd Helton.

      -- Tigers designated 11-year veteran Brandon Inge for assignment, and traded for Wilson Betemit from the Royals to replace him.


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      Thursday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud........

      13) Back when Eldrick Woods won a lot of golf tournaments, we always wondered what kind of arrangement he had with his caddy. Turns out the caddy had a contract with Woods, but earlier this month Woods fired Steve Williams, who had caddied for Woods since 1999. I take it as a sign that we won't be seeing Woods on the golf course anytime soon.

      12) Supposedly Rachel Uchitel has returned most of the $10M Woods paid to her as hush money, and is now suing Gloria Allred, her lawyer at the time, for malpractice, because Ms Allred would still get her whole fee, even after Ms Uchitel returned the money. Typical lawyer BS.

      11) All of which begs the question; if Ms Uchitel no longer has the hush money, she has no reason to be quiet, so when is the book tour going to be? And what does she know that was worth $10M?

      10) ESPN.com hit us with a couple good stats today; a) Its been over four years (698 games) since Tampa Bay used a starting pitcher who was older than 30 years old that day/night.

      9) b) Since 2002, Bobby Abreu has taken 5,221 more pitches for balls than Vladimir Guerrero has. Thats 522 pitches a year, one per at-bat, on the average. Its amazing Guerrero has done as well as he has the way he swings at so many pitches out of the strike zone.

      8) Pirates, who slipped out of first place Wednesday when Brewers won in Arizona, have the 28th-highest payroll in baseball. Out of 30 teams.

      7) How many times have John Cusack/Jeremy Piven been in the same movie? Has Piven ever been in a movie that Cusack wasn't?

      6) Toronto Blue Jays are 49-49, but 9-2 in extra inning games.

      5) Auburn has already spent over $400,000 in legal fees defending itself from the NCAA. Wonder how much apparel they sold after they won the national title last winter? There's serious money in winning.

      4) Arizona shortstop Stephen Drew broke his ankle sliding into home on Wednesday night, a huge blow for a Diamondback team trying to hang in the NL West race. Drew won't be back this season.

      3) Ricky Nolasco faced 13 Padres Wednesday night; he struck three of them out, but of the ten who put the ball in play, nine got hits, which is a disasterous percentage. Nolasco had been terrific of late, but when he has a bad night, he gets pounded.

      2) David Wright is in Florida rehabbing in Class A Florida State League games. Why wouldn't he play in a better league to rehab? I'm curious to know this. Jose Reyes played one game for the Brooklyn Cyclones, also a Class A team. Shouldn't guys rehab against better competition?

      1) That commercial for ChildFund.org that shows starving kids overseas is almost as hideous as the one with the neglected pets in it; I'm tired of being made to feel like every problem in the world is my fault. "For $18 a day, you can save (fill in blank)". No, you can't solve problems for $18 a day and even if you could, I'd rather not today. There, I said it........

      I overheard a conversation on the plane home Tuesday where the lady in front of me said she will never give to that animal organization because of the tone of their commercials. Can't say I disagree with her.

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      • #4
        WNBA
        Dunkel



        San Antonio at Seattle
        The Silver Stars look to take advantage of a Seattle team that is coming off a 78-69 loss at Chicago and is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games following a SU loss. San Antonio is the pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the Storm favored by only 2. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+4). Here are all of today's picks.

        THURSDAY, JULY 21

        Game 651-652: Chicago at Indiana (7:05 p.m. EST)

        Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 109.444; Indiana 119.927
        Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 10 1/2; 143
        Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 7; 146
        Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-7); Under

        Game 653-654: San Antonio at Seattle (10:05 p.m. EST)
        Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 111.992; Seattle 114.167
        Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 2; 151
        Vegas Line & Total: Seattle by 4; 147
        Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+4); Over




        WNBA


        Thursday, July 21


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        Trend Report
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        7:00 PM
        CHICAGO vs. INDIANA
        The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games on the road
        Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
        The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Chicago
        The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games

        10:00 PM
        SAN ANTONIO vs. SEATTLE
        San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
        San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
        Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio
        Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games


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        WNBA


        Thursday, July 21


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        Lady luck: Thursday's best WNBA bets
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        Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever (-7.5, 147)

        The WNBA All-Star break couldn’t come soon enough for the slumping Fever. They have dropped three straight games to fall to 10-6, after stringing together seven wins in a row between June 21 and July 13.

        Indiana’s most recent defeat was an 84-74 loss to the Atlanta Dream, failing to cover as a 2.5-point favorite Tuesday. The Fever were left flat footed by the Dream’s up-tempo attack, getting outscored 24-10 on fastbreak points. Indiana also had a poor showing from veteran guard and leading scorer Katie Douglas, who finished 1 for 8 from the field and picked up only four points.

        "The thing about us, we win when we have balanced scoring," Indiana coach Lin Dunn told reporters. "We want five to six players in double figures."

        The Fever’s scoring production has dipped during this skid, putting up just under 72 points a game after averaging more than 81 points during their six-game winning run. On the season, Indiana averages 77.5 points – eighth in the WNBA.

        The Fever will have a hard time on offense against the Sky, who are ranked among the best defensive squads in the league. Chicago gives up only 76.6 points an outing and has won four of its last six games, covering the spread in each of those victories.

        Pick: Chicago


        San Antonio Silver Stars at Seattle Storm (-4.5, 147)


        Not having the league’s top player in the lineup has finally caught up with the Storm. Seattle, which is without MVP center Lauren Jackson, has lost three straight outings and is 4-5 SU and ATS since Jackson went down with a hip injury that required surgery.

        The Storm’s most recent defeat came at the hands of the Chicago Sky, who limited Seattle to only 69 points on 41 percent shooting and forced the defending WNBA champs to turn the ball over 17 times. The Storm averaged only 65.6 points during this three-game slide – 5.5 points fewer than their season average.

        "It's obviously disappointing because I feel like we have the people in here to close games," forward Swin Cash told reporters. "A few games this year, we had opportunities down the stretch after making a big comeback to really make a push and take the lead or tie it up and we haven't been able to do that."

        San Antonio is responsible for one of those recent losses, dropping Seattle 69-66 on July 14. The Silver Stars held the Storm to 39.7 percent shooting, limited standout guard Sue Bird to just 10 points, and forced 21 turnovers.

        Pick: San Antonio


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        Comment


        • #5
          MLB
          Dunkel



          Atlanta at Colorado
          The Braves look to build on their 7-0 record in Tommy Hanson's last 7 road starts. Atlanta is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Braves favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-105). Here are all of today's picks.

          THURSDAY, JULY 21

          Game 951-952: St. Louis at NY Mets (12:10 p.m. EST)

          Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Westbrook) 15.593; NY Mets (Niese) 14.451
          Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 8 1/2
          Vegas Line: NY Mets (-120); 8
          Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+100); Over

          Game 953-954: San Diego at Florida (12:10 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Moseley) 15.327; Florida (Vazquez) 15.932
          Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 7 1/2
          Vegas Line: Florida (-155); 8
          Dunkel Pick: Florida (-155); Under

          Game 955-956: Atlanta at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hanson) 15.595; Colorado (Chacin) 13.952
          Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 8
          Vegas Line: Colorado (-115); 8 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-105); Under

          Game 957-958: Milwaukee at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Greinke) 14.034; Arizona (Kennedy) 15.497
          Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 9
          Vegas Line: Arizona (-115); 8 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-115); Over

          Game 959-960: Seattle at Toronto (12:37 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Fister) 14.630; Toronto (Romero) 14.041
          Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 8 1/2
          Vegas Line: Toronto (-180); 7 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+160); Over

          Game 961-962: Texas at LA Angels (3:35 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Wilson) 15.514; LA Angels (Weaver) 16.108
          Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 5 1/2
          Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120); 6 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-120); Under

          Game 963-964: NY Yankees at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.313; Tampa Bay (Shields) 16.924
          Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 7 1/2
          Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-140); 7
          Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+120); Over

          Game 965-966: Detroit at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 15.784; Minnesota (Pavano) 14.910
          Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 7
          Vegas Line: Detroit (-160); 7 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-160); Under

          Comment


          • #6
            MLB
            Write-Up


            Thursday, July 21


            Hot pitchers
            -- Niese is 3-1, 3.51 in his last four starts.
            -- Vazquez is 3-1, 2.23 in his last five starts.
            -- Hanson is 3-1, 3.06 in his last five starts; Braves won his last seven starts on foreign soil.
            -- Kennedy is 1-0, 2.40 in his last four home starts.

            -- Fister has a 2.33 RA in his last four starts, but Mariners scored total of one run in losing his last three outings.
            -- Weaver is 5-0, 1.16 in his last six starts. Wilson is 3-0, 2.86 in his last four outings.
            -- Sabathia is 5-0, 0.45 in his last five starts.
            -- Verlander is 7-2, 1.54 in his last nine starts.

            Cold pitchers
            -- Westbrook has a 5.77 RA in his last eight starts.
            -- San Diego lost last six Moseley starts (0-3, 5.66).
            -- Chacin is 0-3, 6.17 in his last four starts.
            -- Greinke is 0-1, 8.55 in his last four starts.

            -- Toronto lost last three Romero starts (0-2, 8.04).
            -- Shields is 1-3, 4.67 in his last four starts.
            -- Pavano is 1-1, 4.55 in his last four starts.

            Totals
            -- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Niese starts.
            -- Over is 6-3 in last nine Vazquez starts, 8-3 in Moseley's last eleven.
            -- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Hanson starts.
            -- Over is 12-1-1 in Greinke's starts this season.

            -- Under is 10-2-2 in Fister's last fourteen starts.
            -- 10 of last 12 Weaver starts stayed under the total.
            -- Six of Shields' last seven starts stayed under the total.
            -- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Verlander starts.

            Hot Teams
            -- Marlins won eight of their last eleven games.
            -- Braves won 13 of their last 18 games.

            -- Toronto won seven of its last nine games.
            -- Bronx won four of its last five games.
            -- Texas won 12 of its last 13 games.
            -- Minnesota won 14 of its last 20 games.

            Cold Teams
            -- San Diego lost eight of its last eleven games, but won last two.
            -- Cardinals lost six of their last seven road games. Mets are 7-8 in their last fifteen home games.
            -- Brewers lost eight of their last thirteen road games. Arizona is 4-7 in its last eleven home games.
            -- Colorado is 6-9 in its last fifteen games.

            -- Seattle lost its last eleven games in a row.
            -- Detroit lost seven of its last eleven home games.
            -- Tampa Bay is just 6-10 in its last sixteen games.
            -- Angels lost four of their last six games.

            Umpires
            -- StL-NY-- Over is 10-1-1 in last dozen Davis games.
            -- SD-Fla-- Over is 8-4 in last dozen Estabrook games, with underdogs winning his last three games behind the dish.
            -- Atl-Col-- Under is 8-1-1 in last ten Fairchild games.
            -- Mil-Az-- Underdogs won Hudson's last six games behind plate.

            -- Sea-Tor-- Favorites are 13-3 in last sixteen Hallion games.
            -- Tex-LA-- Under is 9-3 in last dozen Reyburn games.
            -- NY-TB-- Four of last five Marquez games stayed under total.

            Comment


            • #7
              MLB


              Thursday, July 21


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              Trend Report
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              12:10 PM
              ST. LOUIS vs. NY METS
              St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
              The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
              The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games at home
              The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing St. Louis

              12:10 PM
              SAN DIEGO vs. FLORIDA
              San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
              San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
              Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
              Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego

              12:37 PM
              SEATTLE vs. TORONTO
              The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Seattle's last 24 games
              The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
              Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle
              Toronto is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Seattle

              3:10 PM
              ATLANTA vs. COLORADO
              The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
              Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
              Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
              The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games at home

              3:35 PM
              TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
              Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
              The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
              LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
              The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Texas

              7:10 PM
              NY YANKEES vs. TAMPA BAY
              The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
              The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
              The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 19 games at home
              The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees

              8:10 PM
              DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
              The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
              Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
              Minnesota is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home
              Minnesota is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games

              9:40 PM
              MILWAUKEE vs. ARIZONA
              Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
              The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
              The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
              The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home


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              Comment


              • #8
                MLB


                Thursday, July 21


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                Thursday’s streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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                STREAKING

                Javier Vazquez (6-8, 5.14 ERA), Florida Marlins


                Maybe this guy’s major league career isn’t over yet. A month ago he might have been the worst starting pitcher in the majors but Vazquez, like many Marlins, is turning things around. He sports a 2.25 ERA, a 0.85 WHIP (walks + hits per inning) and a 17-1 strikeout to walk ratio in July.

                The Marlins are 3-0 in his last three starts and 4-1 in his last five appearances. The Fish were underdogs in four of those five games, too.

                "He's throwing strikes, that's the main thing," Marlins manager Jack McKeon said after Vazquez’s latest outing, a 13-3 win over the Cubs. "He's changing speeds."

                Jered Weaver (12-4, 1.90 ERA), Los Angeles Angels

                Okay, we’re not breaking any big news here. Jered Weaver is really, really good. This guy’s pitched 11 straight quality starts and he hasn’t allowed more than four runs in any of his trips to the bump this season.

                The Halos are 5-1 in Weaver’s last six appearances and they were a big favorite in just one of those games. The under is also 8-2-2 in his last Weaver’s last 12 starts.


                SLUMPING

                Ricky Romero (7-9, 3.18 ERA), Toronto Blue Jays


                It’s not a good sign for a ball club if this is your No. 1 starting pitcher. Romero’s got ace stuff but he’s been walking too many batters and getting knocked out early in his last couple appearances. He’s given out 10 free bases to first base in his last three starts.

                "I didn't really get comfortable and was a little wild with my fastball," Romero told reporters after giving up four runs in five innings of work in his last start.

                Toronto is 2-6 in Romero’s last eight trips to the hill.

                Jhoulys Chacin (8-7, 3.37 ERA), Colorado Rockies

                It’s been a rough few weeks for this Rockies hurler. He owns a 6.17 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP in his last four starts and Colorado is, not surprisingly, 0-4 during that stretch.


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                Comment


                • #9
                  MLB


                  Thursday, July 21


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                  Hot lines: Thursday's best MLB bets
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                  New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays (-135, 7)

                  With the trade deadline fast approaching, this can be a difficult time of year for MLB bettors. It’s often hard to know how certain teams and specific players are dealing with the rumors.

                  James Shields is a good example. He’s heard a bunch of trade rumors over the past little while.

                  “This is part of the year where you have to deal with (rumors) as a player,” Shields told reporters ahead of Thursday's start. “It happens every single year, and there are guys who get mentioned. If I’m one of those guys, so be it.”

                  “I feel like I’m a Ray, and I’ve been a Ray for my whole career. I feel really good here… My goal is to make the playoffs with the Rays right now, and that’s what I’m going to do.”

                  We’ll see about that. It’s going to be tough for the Rays to catch the BoSox and Yanks, so while we don’t think Shields is going anywhere, it’s not out of the question.

                  He’s having a heck of a year and should come out firing on Tuesday.

                  Pick: Rays


                  Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins (+140, 7.5)


                  The Twins exploded for a three-run eighth inning Wednesday against the Indians on their way to a 7-5 victory, which earned the club a split in the series and moved Minnesota to five games back of Cleveland for the division lead.

                  Danny Valencia drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth in Wednesday’s game, a day after he delivered another game-winning hit.

                  "I like being in those situations," Valencia told reporters. "Anybody on this team wants to be in that position. Fortunately it's been coming up in my hands and I've been able to take it and run with it, and come through. It was a huge team win. We needed this. We're within striking distance of getting back on top of this division."

                  If the Twins can keep dominating at home, they may just cut into that deficit this weekend. Minnesota has won 17 of its last 23 home games and need to keep this roll going.

                  Pick: Twins


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                  Comment


                  • #10
                    MLB
                    Long Sheet


                    Thursday, July 21


                    Hamilton at BC
                    The Tiger-Cats look to build on their 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 games against a team with a losing record. Hamilton is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lions favored by only 2. Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (+3 1/2). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

                    FRIDAY, JULY 22
                    Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST (7/19)
                    Game 491-492: Hamilton at BC (10:00 p.m. EST)
                    Dunkel Ratings: Hamilton 110.592; BC 112.765
                    Dunkel Line: BC by 2; 53
                    Vegas Line: BC by 3 1/2; 49 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (+3 1/2); Over

                    SATURDAY, JULY 23
                    Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST (7/19)
                    Game 493-494: Winnipeg at Toronto (4:00 p.m. EST)
                    Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 113.339; Toronto 111.037
                    Dunkel Line: Winnipeg by 2 1/2; 43
                    Vegas Line: Toronto 3; 46 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+3); Under Game 495-496: Edmonton at Calgary (7:00 p.m. EST)
                    Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 112.077; Calgary 116.233
                    Dunkel Line: Calgary by 4; 58
                    Vegas Line: Calgary by 3; 53
                    Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-3); Over


                    SUNDAY, JULY 24

                    Game 497-498: Saskatchewan at Montreal (7:00 p.m. EST)

                    Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 101.486; Montreal 122.316
                    Dunkel Line: Montreal by 21; 52
                    Vegas Line: Montreal by 11 1/2; 56 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-11 1/2); Under

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      CFL
                      Dunkel


                      Week 4


                      Hamilton at BC
                      The Tiger-Cats look to build on their 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 games against a team with a losing record. Hamilton is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lions favored by only 2. Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (+3 1/2). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

                      FRIDAY, JULY 22

                      Game 491-492: Hamilton at BC (10:00 p.m. EST)

                      Dunkel Ratings: Hamilton 110.592; BC 112.765
                      Dunkel Line: BC by 2; 53
                      Vegas Line: BC by 3 1/2; 49 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (+3 1/2); Over


                      SATURDAY, JULY 23

                      Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST (7/19)

                      Game 493-494: Winnipeg at Toronto (4:00 p.m. EST)
                      Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 113.339; Toronto 111.037
                      Dunkel Line: Winnipeg by 2 1/2; 43
                      Vegas Line: Toronto 3; 46 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+3); Under

                      Game 495-496: Edmonton at Calgary (7:00 p.m. EST)
                      Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 112.077; Calgary 116.233
                      Dunkel Line: Calgary by 4; 58
                      Vegas Line: Calgary by 3; 53
                      Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-3); Over


                      SUNDAY, JULY 24

                      Game 497-498: Saskatchewan at Montreal (7:00 p.m. EST)

                      Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 101.486; Montreal 122.316
                      Dunkel Line: Montreal by 21; 52
                      Vegas Line: Montreal by 11 1/2; 56 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-11 1/2); Under




                      CFL
                      Long Sheet


                      Week 4


                      Friday, July 22

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                      HAMILTON (1 - 2) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (0 - 3) - 7/22/2011, 10:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      BRITISH COLUMBIA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
                      BRITISH COLUMBIA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where the total is between 49.5 and 52 over the last 3 seasons.
                      BRITISH COLUMBIA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      HAMILTON is 4-1 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
                      HAMILTON is 3-2 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA 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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                      Saturday, July 23

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                      WINNIPEG (2 - 1) at TORONTO (1 - 2) - 7/23/2011, 4:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      WINNIPEG is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
                      WINNIPEG is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

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

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                      EDMONTON (3 - 0) at CALGARY (2 - 1) - 7/23/2011, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      EDMONTON is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      CALGARY is 6-2 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
                      CALGARY is 7-1 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
                      5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                      Sunday, July 24

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                      SASKATCHEWAN (0 - 3) at MONTREAL (3 - 0) - 7/24/2011, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      SASKATCHEWAN is 99-60 ATS (+33.0 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
                      SASKATCHEWAN is 85-54 ATS (+25.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
                      SASKATCHEWAN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      SASKATCHEWAN is 4-2 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
                      MONTREAL is 6-1 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
                      4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                      CFL


                      Week 4


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                      Trend Report
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                      Friday, July 22

                      10:00 PM
                      HAMILTON vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
                      Hamilton is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing British Columbia
                      Hamilton is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
                      British Columbia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Hamilton
                      British Columbia is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Hamilton


                      Saturday, July 23

                      4:00 PM
                      WINNIPEG vs. TORONTO
                      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 5 games on the road
                      The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Winnipeg's last 13 games when playing Toronto
                      The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 13 games
                      Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

                      7:00 PM
                      EDMONTON vs. CALGARY
                      Edmonton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
                      Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
                      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing at home against Edmonton
                      Calgary13-4-1 SU in its last 18 games at home


                      Sunday, July 24

                      7:00 PM
                      SASKATCHEWAN vs. MONTREAL
                      Saskatchewan is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
                      Saskatchewan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
                      Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                      Montreal is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Saskatchewan


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                      • #12
                        MLB
                        Long Sheet


                        Thursday, July 21


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                        ST LOUIS (50 - 47) at NY METS (49 - 48) - 12:10 PM
                        JAKE WESTBROOK (R) vs. JON NIESE (L)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        ST LOUIS is 136-123 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                        ST LOUIS is 60-73 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                        ST LOUIS is 133-120 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                        ST LOUIS is 39-41 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                        ST LOUIS is 14-28 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                        NY METS are 49-48 (+6.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                        NY METS are 49-48 (+6.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        NY METS is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
                        1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

                        JAKE WESTBROOK vs. NY METS since 1997
                        WESTBROOK is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.43 and a WHIP of 1.857.
                        His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

                        JON NIESE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
                        NIESE is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.17 and a WHIP of 1.434.
                        His team's record is 2-0 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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                        SAN DIEGO (43 - 55) at FLORIDA (47 - 51) - 12:10 PM
                        DUSTIN MOSELEY (R) vs. JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        MOSELEY is 4-14 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
                        MOSELEY is 4-14 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
                        FLORIDA is 471-432 (+51.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
                        FLORIDA is 12-5 (+9.7 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
                        SAN DIEGO is 133-128 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                        SAN DIEGO is 25-15 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
                        SAN DIEGO is 68-62 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                        SAN DIEGO is 37-31 (+17.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
                        SAN DIEGO is 20-15 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
                        SAN DIEGO is 131-127 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                        SAN DIEGO is 19-14 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
                        FLORIDA is 21-28 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
                        FLORIDA is 21-28 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
                        FLORIDA is 79-105 (-27.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                        FLORIDA is 9-16 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
                        VAZQUEZ is 15-20 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        VAZQUEZ is 15-20 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        SAN DIEGO is 2-0 (+3.1 Units) against FLORIDA this season
                        1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

                        DUSTIN MOSELEY vs. FLORIDA since 1997
                        No recent starts.

                        JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
                        VAZQUEZ is 5-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.042.
                        His team's record is 8-9 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-6. (+3.4 units)

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                        ATLANTA (57 - 41) at COLORADO (47 - 51) - 3:10 PM
                        TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. JHOULYS CHACIN (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        ATLANTA is 97-94 (-30.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
                        ATLANTA is 17-27 (-14.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
                        COLORADO is 45-24 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                        ATLANTA is 106-72 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                        COLORADO is 47-51 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                        COLORADO is 12-20 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
                        COLORADO is 47-51 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                        COLORADO is 30-40 (-20.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
                        COLORADO is 63-66 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        ATLANTA is 5-2 (+3.2 Units) against COLORADO this season
                        5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

                        TOMMY HANSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
                        HANSON is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.083.
                        His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

                        JHOULYS CHACIN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
                        CHACIN is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.000.
                        His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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                        MILWAUKEE (53 - 46) at ARIZONA (52 - 46) - 9:40 PM
                        ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        MILWAUKEE is 20-32 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
                        MILWAUKEE is 20-32 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
                        GREINKE is 6-17 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        GREINKE is 5-16 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        GREINKE is 4-13 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        GREINKE is 4-14 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        GREINKE is 13-36 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
                        ARIZONA is 52-47 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                        ARIZONA is 52-47 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                        ARIZONA is 39-32 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
                        ARIZONA is 45-35 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                        KENNEDY is 24-14 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        MILWAUKEE is 25-17 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
                        ARIZONA is 4-11 (-8.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
                        ARIZONA is 597-524 (-71.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.

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

                        ZACK GREINKE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
                        GREINKE is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 2.056.
                        His team's record is 0-3 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

                        IAN KENNEDY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
                        KENNEDY is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.154.
                        His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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                        SEATTLE (43 - 54) at TORONTO (49 - 49) - 12:37 PM
                        DOUG FISTER (R) vs. RICKY ROMERO (L)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        SEATTLE is 43-54 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                        SEATTLE is 45-82 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                        SEATTLE is 28-50 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
                        SEATTLE is 6-18 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
                        SEATTLE is 8-19 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
                        SEATTLE is 5-16 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
                        FISTER is 14-33 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        FISTER is 4-19 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        FISTER is 10-25 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        TORONTO is 134-127 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                        TORONTO is 107-94 (+16.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                        TORONTO is 13-25 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        TORONTO is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against SEATTLE this season
                        4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

                        DOUG FISTER vs. TORONTO since 1997
                        FISTER is 0-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 0.886.
                        His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

                        RICKY ROMERO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
                        ROMERO is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.370.
                        His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

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                        TEXAS (56 - 42) at LA ANGELS (52 - 46) - 3:35 PM
                        C.J. WILSON (L) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        LA ANGELS are 30-11 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
                        LA ANGELS are 82-49 (+34.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
                        LA ANGELS are 590-578 (+49.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
                        WEAVER is 12-2 (+9.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
                        WEAVER is 10-0 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        TEXAS is 26-18 (+11.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
                        WILSON is 38-19 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        WILSON is 37-18 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        LA ANGELS are 123-127 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                        LA ANGELS are 60-70 (-20.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        LA ANGELS is 4-4 (+0.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
                        5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

                        C.J. WILSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
                        WILSON is 3-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.379.
                        His team's record is 6-2 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)

                        JERED WEAVER vs. TEXAS since 1997
                        WEAVER is 8-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.183.
                        His team's record is 12-10 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-7. (+5.8 units)

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                        NY YANKEES (57 - 38) at TAMPA BAY (51 - 45) - 7:10 PM
                        C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        NY YANKEES are 29-33 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
                        NY YANKEES are 29-14 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
                        SABATHIA is 22-6 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        TAMPA BAY is 23-25 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
                        TAMPA BAY is 7-13 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
                        TAMPA BAY is 23-25 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
                        TAMPA BAY is 23-25 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf this season.
                        TAMPA BAY is 20-29 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
                        SHIELDS is 43-44 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        SHIELDS is 22-23 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        SHIELDS is 22-24 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        SHIELDS is 25-26 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        SHIELDS is 9-17 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        NY YANKEES is 5-3 (+1.8 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
                        5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

                        C.C. SABATHIA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
                        SABATHIA is 9-5 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.155.
                        His team's record is 12-9 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-10. (-0.1 units)

                        JAMES SHIELDS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
                        SHIELDS is 3-10 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.47 and a WHIP of 1.341.
                        His team's record is 4-13 (-9.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-8. (+0.0 units)

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                        DETROIT (51 - 46) at MINNESOTA (46 - 51) - 8:10 PM
                        JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. CARL PAVANO (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        DETROIT is 27-33 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
                        DETROIT is 89-96 (-14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                        DETROIT is 42-60 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
                        MINNESOTA is 140-122 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                        MINNESOTA is 21-14 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
                        MINNESOTA is 134-112 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                        MINNESOTA is 27-19 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
                        PAVANO is 144-119 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
                        PAVANO is 26-13 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        PAVANO is 72-53 (+31.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
                        VERLANDER is 55-27 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        DETROIT is 5-0 (+5.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
                        4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

                        JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
                        VERLANDER is 7-7 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.341.
                        His team's record is 9-9 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-6. (+5.1 units)

                        CARL PAVANO vs. DETROIT since 1997
                        PAVANO is 5-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.151.
                        His team's record is 6-3 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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                        • #13
                          MLB
                          Short Sheet


                          Thursday, July 21


                          National League

                          ST LOUIS at NY METS, 12:10 PM ET

                          WESTBROOK: ST LOUIS 17-6 OVER after 5 or more consecutive road games
                          NIESE: NY METS 31-23 when the money line is +125 to -125

                          SAN DIEGO at FLORIDA, 12:10 PM ET
                          MOSELEY: 2-12 TSR as an underdog
                          VAZQUEZ: FLORIDA 29-15 after scoring 3 runs or less 2 straight games

                          ATLANTA at COLORADO, 3:10 PM ET
                          HANSON: ATLANTA 16-7 as an underdog
                          CHACIN: COLORADO 12-20 in day games

                          MILWAUKEE at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
                          GREINKE: MILWAUKEE 6-17 as a road underdog of +100 to +150
                          KENNEDY: 24-14 TSR in night games

                          American League

                          SEATTLE at TORONTO, 12:37 PM ET

                          FISTER: 4-19 TSR in road games
                          ROMERO: TORONTO 15-7 after 4 or more consecutive home games

                          TEXAS at LA ANGELS, 3:35 PM ET
                          WILSON: TEXAS 7-14 after allowing 9 runs or more
                          WEAVER: 10-0 TSR in home games against division opponents

                          NY YANKEES at TAMPA BAY, 7:10 PM ET
                          SABATHIA: NY YANKEES 25-6 after 7 or more consecutive road games
                          SHIELDS: 9-17 TSR after a loss

                          DETROIT at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
                          VERLANDER: DETROIT 3-14 in road games after 4 or more consecutive home games
                          PAVANO: 26-13 TSR against division opponents

                          ** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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                          • #14
                            WNBA
                            Long Sheet


                            Thursday, July 21


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                            CHICAGO (8 - 8) at INDIANA (10 - 6) - 7/21/2011, 7:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            CHICAGO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            INDIANA is 8-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
                            INDIANA is 9-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
                            6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                            SAN ANTONIO (9 - 4) at SEATTLE (7 - 7) - 7/21/2011, 10:00 PM
                            There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            SEATTLE is 6-2 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
                            SEATTLE is 7-2 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
                            5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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