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**Udog** · 08-23-2011, 09:08 AM

Tuesday’s betting tips: Cain can’t solve Padres

Who’s hot

MLB: The over was 11-4 in Arizona’s last 15 road games heading into Monday’s action.

MLB: Cincinnati has won seven of its last nine as a favorite.

WNBA: The under is 11-2-1 in Tulsa’s last 14 games.

Who’s not

MLB: Seattle is 6-21 in its last 27 home games.

MLB: The New York Mets are 3-9 in their last 12 meetings with Philadelphia.

WNBA: Atlanta is 8-17-2 against the spread in its last 27 overall.

Key stat

18 – The Tulsa Shock have lost 18 straight games, which is a WNBA record. They have covered the spread in just six of those games and are set as a 12-point home underdog Tuesday against the Minnesota Lynx.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Jimmy Rollins, Philadelphia Phillies – Rollins suffered a Grade 2 groin strain in Sunday’s game and has been placed on the 15-day DL. The shortstop is batting .268 with 14 homers, 58 RBIs, and 28 stolen bases.

Game of the day

Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers (-155, 10)

Notable quotable

"I thought today was our best practice. We were going on all cylinders. We were throwing the ball downfield and we were making some good catches. Hopefully, it'll come together. When Thursday comes around, we'll be able to display that in a lot of plays." – Carolina Panthers wideout Steve Smith on the progress the offense is making under rookie quarterback Cam Newton. Smith also says he will make his preseason debut Thursday after sitting out with a hand injury. The Panthers are set as 2.5-point underdogs at Cincinnati.

Notes and tips

San Francisco Giants starter Matt Cain has had a terrible time against the light-hitting San Diego Padres in his career. Heading into Tuesday’s matchup San Francisco is 5-15 in its last 20 games against San Diego with Cain on the hill and 2-8 in his last 10 home starts against the Padres. The good news for Giants bettors is that Cain was solid in a 4-3 win over San Diego last month, but didn’t factor in the decision. The Giants are set as a -155 favorite for Tuesday’s game.

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan has taken an indefinite leave of absence to care for his wife as she recovers from surgery. The team said Duncan's wife, Jeanine, underwent major surgery Saturday. Duncan left the team that day in Chicago. Duncan is the longest-tenured pitching coach in the major leagues, having served in that capacity under Cardinals manager Tony La Russa for 32 seasons.

The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels put an end to their preseason quarterback competition when head coach Bobby Hauck named sophomore Caleb Herring the team’s starter. “Caleb just played better,” Hauck said. “He has a better grasp of what is going on and a great handle on the offense. He has done a nice job in camp so far.” The Rebels open the season as huge 35-point underdogs at Wisconsin on Thursday, Sept. 1.

**Udog** · 08-23-2011, 09:10 AM

Tuesday's six-pack

-- Matt Holliday had to leave Monday night's game when a moth flew into his ear and wouldn't come out. I'm not kidding.

-- Tigers-Rays in St Pete, Verlander-Niemann an excellent matchup of two really good pitchers and 13,048 fans showed up. Not good.

-- Tony Dungy said Monday night that if the current rules had been in place in 2006, his Colts wouldn't have won the Super Bowl, because they needed to practice in pads a few times to make adjustments to what they had been doing on defense.

-- Giants lost CB Terrell Thomas to a torn ACL Monday night, very big blow to their defense. Giants haven't had a very good offseason.

-- Cleveland Browns gave OT Joe Thomas a 7-year contract that is said to be worth as much as $40M in guaranteed money. Wow.

-- Is Terrelle Pryor to the Raiders all that surprising? They spent a 3rd round pick on former Ohio State QB, so he better wind up being good.

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Tuesday's List of 13: Looking at some more NFL trends.......

13) Philadelphia Eagles lost four of last five home openers, but scored 37-38-35 points in winning two of last three road openers…….Washington Redskins are 8-1 in last nine home openers, with seven of last eight staying under total.

12) Over is 10-1 in Giants’ last 11 road openers, with an average total of 54.9. big Blue scored 30+ points in four of last five road openers, but they haven’t won in Week 1 on road since 1999 in Tampa, losing three times since.

11) Vikings are 3-7 vs spread as a favorite in their last ten home openers; under is 16-6-1 in their last 23 home openers.

10) Chargers always seem to get off to a slow start; they’re 5-7 in last 12 home openers, with seven of last eight going over total.

9) New England’s first road game has been against the Jets in the Swamp five years in a row and eight of last 12, but not this year; Pats don’t visit New Jersey until Week 10 this year- they host the Jets in Week 5.

8) Under is 14-4 in Tampa Bay’s last 18 road openers, with Buccaneers covering one of last five. Under is 12-2 in Tennessee’s last 14 road openers, with Titans covering the last four.

7) Raiders haven’t been 1-0 since 2002, when they beat Seattle; over is 9-3 in Raiders’ last dozen road openers. Oakland covered once in their last eight home openers.

6) New Orleans is 10-3 in its last 13 home openers, 8-3 in its last 11 road openers; under is 10-4 in their last 14 home openers.

5) 49ers covered five of last seven road openers; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight. Niners are 6-1-1 vs spread in last eight home openers, with four of last five staying under the total.

4) Rams lost their last four home openers, scoring 13-13-17-13 points; they’ve lost their last nine road openers (1-8 vs spread). Eight of their last ten road openers stayed under the total.

3) Over the last 19 years, Jets are 5-14 in their first home game, 3-16 vs spread, but they’ve covered 11 of last 14 road openers, with 13 of last 20 staying under total.

2) Steelers won their last eight home openers, covering five of last six; five of their last six road openers stayed under the total.

1) Under is 8-1-1 in Seattle’s last ten home openers, 19-4 in their last 23 road openers. Seahawks won/covered seven of last eight home openers but are 0-6 vs spread in last six road openers, losing last four (last three by 24-13-17 points).

**Udog** · 08-23-2011, 09:27 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Los Angeles at Washington
The Mystics look to build on their 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 home games. Washington is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Mystics favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

Game 651-652: Los Angeles at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 106.816; Washington 108.785
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 142
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 2 1/2; 149 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+2 1/2); Under

Game 653-654: Atlanta at Chicago (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 113.467; Chicago 115.464
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 162
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 2 1/2; 157
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+2 1/2); Over

Game 655-656: Minnesota at Tulsa (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 117.060; Tulsa 101.000
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 16; 144
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 12; 150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-12); Under

Game 657-658: New York at Phoenix (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 110.352; Phoenix 115.982
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 5 1/2; 180
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 6 1/2; 177
Dunkel Pick: New York (+6 1/2); Over

Game 659-660: San Antonio at Seattle (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 109.871; Seattle 109.716
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 139
Vegas Line & Total: Seattle by 7; 143
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+7); Under

WNBA

Tuesday, August 23

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. WASHINGTON
Los Angeles is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Los Angeles is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games at home
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Atlanta

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TULSA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Tulsa
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa
Tulsa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Tulsa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota

10:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New York's last 15 games
New York is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York

10:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Antonio's last 14 games
Seattle is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing San Antonio
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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WNBA

Tuesday, August 23

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Lady luck: Tuesday's best WNBA bets
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San Antonio Silver Stars at Seattle Storm (-7, 142)

When the Storm saw Lauren Jackson go down to injury early this season, many thought it was the last anyone would see of her on the court this year.

However, Jackson made her return to the lineup Saturday and didn’t look like she missed a beat, putting up 20 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes of action to help the Storm to a 63-62 win over New York.

"She got a lot out of her minutes, didn't she?" coach Brian Agler said of Jackson after the win. "She played well. We're a different team, obviously. You've got to give everybody credit for keeping us competitive without her. But we can be much better with her."

She should get a warm welcome at home after sitting out more than two months and Seattle is 7-0-1 against the spread in its last eight meetings with the Silver Stars.

We’re looking for another big game from Jackson.

Pick: Storm

Los Angeles Sparks at Washington Mystics (2.5, 149)

The Sparks barely got out of Tulsa – of all places – with a win on Sunday and they have to be worried about their playoff chances unless they turn it around quickly.

Los Angeles crawled back from a second-half 15-point deficit to down the Shock 73-67 as 8.5-point favorites, pulling within 2 ½ games of the fourth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

"We weren't happy with the way we played in the first half," Candace Parker told reporters. "I won't say it was jet lag, because we played with more energy in the second half. We just didn't play well. We need to come out with defensive intensity to match our intensity on offense."

That just sounds like the same old story from the Sparks, who have covered in just four of their last 15. Still, we figured you’d see the Sparks favored by more in this spot and you have to think they get it done against the Mystics. L.A. needs this one.

Pick: Sparks

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**Udog** · 08-23-2011, 09:32 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Cincinnati at Florida
The Reds look to take advantage of a Florida team that is 2-10 in Ricky Nolasco's last 12 home starts. Cincinnati is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Reds favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-135). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

Game 901-902: Milwaukee at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Estrada) 16.587; Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf) 14.916
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-140); Over

Game 903-904: Arizona at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Kennedy) 14.067; Washington (Zimmermann) 15.603
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Washington (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-110); Under

Game 905-906: NY Mets at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Niese) 14.203; Philadelphia (Worley) 16.680
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-190); 8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-190); Under

Game 907-908: Cincinnati at Florida (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 14.822; Florida (Nolasco) 12.901
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-135); Over

Game 909-910: Atlanta at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Minor) 14.752; Cubs (Coleman) 15.467
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-140); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+120); N/A

Game 911-912: LA Dodgers at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.755; St. Louis (Lohse) 15.485
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-125); Under

Game 913-914: Houston at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Norris) 14.327; Colorado (White) 15.592
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Colorado (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-150); Over

Game 915-916: San Diego at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Latos) 14.954; San Francisco (Cain) 14.213
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-145); 6
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+125); Under

Game 917-918: Kansas City at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Chen) 14.010; Toronto (Morrow) 15.733
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-185); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-185);

Game 919-920: Seattle at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Vasquez) 14.951; Cleveland (McAllister) 14.437
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 921-922: Oakland at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (McCarthy) 15.618; NY Yankees (Colon) 16.152
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-200); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-200); Over

Game 923-924: Detroit at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Penny) 16.388; Tampa Bay (Price) 16.009
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+170); Under

Game 925-926: Boston at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lackey) 15.278; Texas (Lewis) 16.212
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Texas (-150); 10
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-150); Under

Game 927-928: Baltimore at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Simon) 14.459; Minnesota (Duensing) 13.729
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+130); Over

Game 929-930: Chicago White Sox at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Buehrle) 15.910; LA Angels (Santana) 16.950
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 6
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-150); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-150); Under

Game 931-932: Seattle at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Beavan) 15.741; Cleveland (Masterson) 14.615
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-220); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+190); Over

**Udog** · 08-23-2011, 09:35 AM

MLB
Write-Up

Tuesday, August 23

Hot pitchers
-- Estrada is 1-1, 0.90 in his last two starts.
-- Kennedy is 7-1, 2.52 in his last eight starts. Zimmerman is 2-1, 2.25 in his last four starts.
-- Phillies won Worley's last eleven starts (7-0, 2.41).
-- Cueto is 3-1, 1.95 in his last four starts.
-- Minor is 3-0, 2.96 in his last four starts.
-- Kershaw is 7-1, 1.92 in his last eight starts. Lohse is 2-0, 2.03 in his last couple starts.
-- Norris is 1-0, 2.25 in his last couple starts.
-- Cain has a 2.05 RA in his last three starts. Latos has a 2.67 RA in his last four starts.

-- Indians won last five Masterson starts (2-0, 3.34).
-- Chen is 3-0, 3.18 in his last three starts.
-- McCarthy is 4-1, 4.31 in his last five starts.
-- Price is 2-0, 0.56 in his last couple starts.
-- Lewis is 1-0, 1.71 in his last three starts.
-- Santana is 5-1, 1.60 in his last six starts. Buehrle is 4-1, 3.38 in his last six starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Ohlendorf was 0-0, 7.27 in two April starts before getting hurt.
-- Niese is 2-3, 5.91 in his last six starts.
-- Nolasco is 3-3, 7.39 in his last six starts.
-- Coleman is 0-2, 11.33 in his last three starts.

-- Beaven is 0-2, 8.74 in his last couple starts. Rookie Vasquez was 4-3, 3.21 in eight AAA starts; this is his big league debut. McCallister gave up three runs in four IP in his first big league start on July 7.
-- Morrow is 2-3, 6.10 in his last five starts.
-- Colon is 0-1, 5.17 in his last three starts.
-- Penny is 1-3, 7.31 in his last five starts.
-- Lackey has a 5.81 RA in his last five starts.
-- Duensing is 0-4, 7.13 in his last four starts. Simon is 0-2, 9.19 in his last three starts.

Totals
-- Over is 14-4 in last eighteen games at PNC Park.
-- Nine of last thirteen Washington games stayed under total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in Niese's last eleven starts.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in Cueto's last nine road starts.
-- Under is 11-4-1 in last sixteen games at Wrigley Field.
-- 10 of last 13 Dodger road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Norris starts stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Latos starts went over the total.

-- Six of last seven Masterson starts stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Tampa Bay games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Chen starts stayed under the total.
-- Colon's last three home starts went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Lackey starts went over the total.
-- Three of last four Simon starts went over the total.
-- Under is 8-1-2 in Buehrle's last eleven starts.

Hot Teams
-- Milwaukee won 23 of its last 26 games.
-- Cincinnati is 7-4 in its last eleven games.
-- Phillies won 17 of their last 22 games.
-- Washington won nine of its last twelve home games.
-- Braves won 14 of their last 18 games. Cubs won nine of their last 13 games at Wrigley.
-- Rockies won four of last five games, scoring 41 runs.
-- Padres won their last four games, allowing eight runs.

-- Tampa Bay won ten of its last thirteen games. Detroit won its last four games, scoring 27 runs.
-- Bronx won eight of its last eleven games.
-- Toronto won six of its last nine games.
-- Red Sox won eight of their last thirteen road games. Texas is 6-2 in its last eight home games.
-- White Sox won eight of their last nine road games. Angels won their last four games, scoring 26 runs.

Cold Teams
-- Marlins lost 15 of last 17 games, are 6-29 without Hanley Ramirez.
-- Mets lost ten of their last twelve games.
-- Pirates lost 13 of their last 19 home games.
-- Arizona lost its last six games, scoring seven runs.
-- Dodgers lost six of their last nine road games. Cardinals lost five of their last seven games.
-- Astros lost 19 of their last 22 road games.
-- Giants lost five of their last seven games.

-- Seattle lost 20 of its last 24 road games. Indians lost their last four games, allowing 25 runs.
-- Oakland lost 11 of its last 13 road series openers.
-- Royals lost 11 of their last 14 games.
-- Baltimore lost 20 of its last 26 road games. Twins lost 12 of their last 15 home games.

Umpires
-- Mil-Pitt-- Six of last nine Holbrook games stayed under total.
-- Az-Wsh-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Hudson games.
-- NY-Phil-- Six of last eight TWelke games stayed under total.
-- Atl-Chi-- 11 of last 15 Nelson games went over the total.
-- LA-StL-- Over is 11-2-2 in Wolf's last fifteen starts.
-- Hst-Col-- Under is 13-4 in last 17 Timmons games.

-- Sea-Clev-- Favorites won 11 of last 13 Hallion games.
-- Det-TB-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Campos games.
-- Bos-Tex-- Under is 12-2-1 in last fifteen Eddings games.
-- Blt-Min-- Visiting team won last five Knight games.

**Udog** · 08-23-2011, 09:45 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 23

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. CLEVELAND
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games at home

7:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. NY YANKEES
Oakland is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Oakland's last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing NY Mets

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
Milwaukee is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games

7:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. CLEVELAND
Seattle is 4-20-1 SU in its last 25 games ,on the road
Seattle is 1-5-1 SU in its last 7 games ,
Cleveland is 5-10-1 SU in its last 16 games ,when playing at home against Seattle
Cleveland is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Washington
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 12 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
Toronto is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cincinnati's last 14 games when playing on the road against Florida
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
BOSTON vs. TEXAS
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

8:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHI CUBS
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. MINNESOTA
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Baltimore's last 19 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 13 games at home

8:15 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 12 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

8:40 PM
HOUSTON vs. COLORADO
Houston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Colorado
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games at home
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

10:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
San Diego is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 08-23-2011, 09:48 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 23

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Tuesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians (10-7, 2.71 ERA)

Cleveland has won each of Masterson’s last five starts and Masterson has lost just once over the last two months. The 6-foot-6 righty hasn’t allowed more than three earned runs in more than a month and is set as a big -250 favorite Tuesday at home to Seattle.

Bruce Chen, Kansas City Royals (8-5, 4.17 ERA)

Chen isn’t an overpowering force on the mound by any stretch of the imagination, but he has been a bright spot for the Royals lately, winning three straight starts and allowing only six earned runs over that stretch. He beat the Yankees for just the second time in his career last week, even though he walked three and gave up a pair of homers in six innings.

Kansas City is pegged as an early +170 underdog Tuesday at Toronto.

Slumping

Brian Duensing, Minnesota Twins (8-12, 4.75 ERA)

If Duensing wants to hold onto his spot in the rotation, he’d better pull it together in a hurry. After he was drilled for 10 hits and six earned runs against the Yankees in his last start, manager Ron Gardenhire indicated Duensing could be heading to the bullpen next season.

He is working on a 6.26 ERA during seven starts since the All-Star break.

Casey Coleman, Chicago Cubs (2-5, 7.43 ERA)

The Cubs are looking to Coleman to fill in for Carlos Zambrano, but so far the youngster hasn’t fared very well. He gave up four runs on 10 hits and three homers in 3 2/3 innings against Houston in his fourth stint with the big club this season and knows he’s pitching for a rotation spot next year.

‘‘I need to show people that I can go out there and compete,’’ Coleman told reporters. ‘‘Last year was a little different story. The league sees you a little bit, and they’re going to make adjustments. So now I’ll try to make some adjustments.’’

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**Udog** · 08-23-2011, 09:50 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 23

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Rounding the bases: This week's best MLB betting trends
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Every week, we update you on who's hot, who's not and situational betting spots in Major League Baseball.

HOT TEAM: Tampa Bay Rays

THIS SEASON: 69-56
LAST WEEK: 5-1

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: Home to the Tigers for four, at the Blue Jays for four.

THE SKINNY: Give credit to Tampa Bay, especially this month. Look, the Rays are not going to make the playoffs, and they’re not going to shock the league the rest of the way. But they have taken care of business in August against the non-contenders, a note that should be of value to bettors during these dog days of summer.

Headed into Monday’s series opener vs. Detroit, Tampa Bay had played four teams out of the mix in August -- Toronto, Oakland, Kansas City and Seattle -- a total of 13 times. The Rays won 10 of those games, and swept the Mariners over the weekend by a combined score of 19-9.

The offense has been sharp, and maybe the Rays knew something that nobody else did this offseason, when they signed Johnny Damon. He has 11 homers, 12 stolen bases and 56 RBIs. Plus, he’s doing what he’s always done during his many stops around the American League. He’s keeping everyone loose, he’s putting smiles on people’s faces, and he’s helping to win games.

Like we said, they won’t win enough to play into October this year, but they certainly seem like a good bet down the stretch.

COLD TEAM: Florida Marlins

THIS SEASON: 57-70
LAST WEEK: 1-6

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: Home to the Reds for three, at the Phillies for three.

THE SKINNY: OK, so the Jack McKeon Project, Take Two was a cute, little midsummer’s story, especially the way the Marlins’ offense was stumbling along in June. But the experiment is over. Florida just doesn’t have enough talent and motivation to make anyone money down the stretch.
Sunday was a perfect example, as the Marlins trotted out a lineup that had one hitter with an average above .285, and that was outfielder Bryan Petersen (.287), who doesn’t even have 100 at-bats in the majors this season. But wait, it gets worse.

After being swept over the weekend by San Diego of all teams, the Marlins’ team batting average stood at .245. McKeon blasted his troops through the media on Sunday, after the sweep. But perhaps it’s too little, too late.

OVER TEAM: Detroit Tigers

O/U THIS SEASON: 64-52-10
O/U LAST WEEK: 5-1-1

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Rays for four, at the Twins for three.

THE SKINNY: While the Indians scrambled at the trade deadline to pick up any bat and arm that would come to Cleveland, Detroit made less of a splash, tweaked some things here and there, and just prepared for an AL Central stretch run in which they probably knew all along they were the better team.

With 22 runs in three games, the Tigers posted an impressive sweep over the Indians this weekend, and with seven wins in the 10 games leading up to Monday’s contest vs. Tampa Bay, there aren’t many teams hitting the ball better these days.

Delmon Young, with four RBIs on Sunday, has been a shot in the arm, and Victor Martinez, with 70 RBIs and a .324 average in his first season in Detroit through Sunday, has proven there’s plenty left in the tank. The Tigers may not have the depth to hang around long into October, but it appears they are clearly the best the Central has to offer.

And with only a 4.5-game lead on Cleveland headed into Monday, you can expect the engine to remain revved with no letup. The Tigers may be one of your better over bets from here on in, as a result.

UNDER TEAM: Boston Red Sox

O/U THIS SEASON: 58-60-8
O/U LAST WEEK: 1-6

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Rangers for four, home to the Athletics for three.

THE SKINNY: It just goes to show you how good starting pitching can lead to unders, no matter how powerful a lineup a team has. The Red Sox have bats most teams would be jealous of, and they’ve put up some impressive offensive statistics all season, but their starters -- despite a rotation in flux, and injuries up and down it -- have kept this team a decent under play through it all.

On Sunday, Boston pounded out 10 hits and six runs vs. Kansas City, but Jon Lester (13-6) and Co. held the Royals to one run, and cashed an under. Andrew Miller (5-1) and the bullpen did the same on Friday, in a 7-1 win over the Royals. The list goes on.

The Red Sox have three starters with at least 10 wins, they have two with at least 135 strikeouts, and when these starters leave the game, relievers Daniel Bard and Jonathan Papelbon are waiting to take over.

And the bonus here, is that because of the lineup, and its power and potency, you’re going to get some value with Red Sox unders. That only figures to continue as games get more important, and the weather cools down a bit in New England.

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**Udog** · 08-23-2011, 09:53 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 23

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Hot lines: Tuesday's best MLB bets
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Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers (-150, 10)

The last time Boston visited Arlington for a series with the Rangers, they left with Red Sox Nation in a mad panic just three games into the season. Texas swept the Sox, outscoring them 27-12 while drilling 11 home runs.

The Red Sox say it’s different this time around.

"It's more on a personal level,” Boston’s Daniel Bard told MLB.com. “Starters went out there and got beat and they're going to have something to prove to these guys. Me personally, they kicked my butt the first day of the year and I feel like I have something to prove. It's fun. It makes it more competitive.”

Boston could be in tough again this time around in Texas with David Ortiz and Kevin Youkilis banged up but Tuesday’s game hardly looks like a dynamic pitching matchup with John Lackey and Colby Lewis sharing the hill.

With Texas playing over in seven of its last eight as a favorite, we’ll take a shot with the over here too.

Pick: Over

Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates (125, 8.5)

A pair of fill-in starters go head-to-head Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

The Pirates are expected to activate Ross Ohlendorf from the 60-day DL to start in place of the injured Paul Maholm. Meanwhile, Marco Estrada will get another turn in the rotation with Chris Narveson still out with a cut on his left thumb.

Estrada was solid in his last outing, giving up just a single run over five innings of work in a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers last week, but wasn’t satisfied.

"I had the pitch count to go deep into the game, and I just threw too many balls. Fell behind too many times," Estrada told reporters. "I only gave the team five (innings), when I should have gone at least six or seven. I know they only got one run, but still, five innings isn't good enough."

Estrada walked two and gave up a homer, but his control is usually fantastic. He’ll come out firing in what may be his last start for a while.

Pick: Brewers

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**Udog** · 08-23-2011, 12:01 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, August 23

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MILWAUKEE (77 - 53) at PITTSBURGH (60 - 67) - 7:05 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. ROSS OHLENDORF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 58-66 (+3.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 432-413 (+50.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 295-314 (+39.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 60-67 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 46-37 (+16.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 44-22 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-20 (+13.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 77-53 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-35 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 62-38 (+21.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 43-21 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-6 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 77-53 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 78-132 (-29.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 9-1 (+7.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ESTRADA is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
OHLENDORF is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

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ARIZONA (69 - 59) at WASHINGTON (62 - 64) - 7:05 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 62-64 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-25 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 62-64 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-39 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-10 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-26 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 69-60 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-33 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 69-60 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 52-42 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 51-41 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KENNEDY is 18-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 9-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 18-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 15-6 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-2 (+1.6 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
KENNEDY is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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NY METS (60 - 67) at PHILADELPHIA (82 - 44) - 7:05 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. VANCE WORLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 22-43 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 82-44 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 80-43 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 132-74 (+28.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WORLEY is 13-2 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WORLEY is 13-2 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WORLEY is 10-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 35-32 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 35-32 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 26-22 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 29-24 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 9-4 (+3.0 Units) against NY METS this season
9 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.0 Units)

JON NIESE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
NIESE is 3-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.276.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)

VANCE WORLEY vs. NY METS since 1997
WORLEY is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.745.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (62 - 65) at FLORIDA (57 - 70) - 7:10 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 62-65 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 60-64 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 38-42 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 47-50 (-10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 23-38 (-20.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CINCINNATI is 28-31 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NOLASCO is 13-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 557-642 (+47.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 167-142 (+36.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
FLORIDA is 57-70 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 24-39 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 57-67 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 19-31 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 40-52 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 27-42 (-16.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 6-20 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
NOLASCO is 4-10 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 4-10 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 4-10 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 3-11 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. FLORIDA since 1997
CUETO is 1-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 1.909.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
NOLASCO is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.8 units)

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ATLANTA (77 - 52) at CHICAGO CUBS (56 - 72) - 8:05 PM
MIKE MINOR (L) vs. CASEY COLEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 77-52 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 36-27 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 77-52 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 57-35 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 132-159 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 67-81 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 132-159 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 20-33 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 122-154 (-51.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-2 (+1.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

MIKE MINOR vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MINOR is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.542.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

CASEY COLEMAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (58 - 69) at ST LOUIS (67 - 61) - 8:15 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 58-69 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 58-69 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 40-48 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 42-51 (-11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 69-89 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 32-54 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOHSE is 23-11 (+13.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 153-137 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 150-134 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 43-44 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 84-80 (-30.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 30-41 (-32.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KERSHAW is 2-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.61 and a WHIP of 1.394.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LOHSE is 2-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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HOUSTON (42 - 86) at COLORADO (61 - 68) - 8:40 PM
BUD NORRIS (R) vs. ALEX WHITE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 42-86 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 19-44 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 40-85 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 31-58 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 25-65 (-33.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 29-56 (-19.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 33-64 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 0-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 61-68 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 33-33 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 61-68 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 96-101 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-53 (-23.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 26-34 (-16.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 63-68 (-28.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

BUD NORRIS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

ALEX WHITE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (59 - 70) at SAN FRANCISCO (68 - 60) - 10:15 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 39-53 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 31-52 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LATOS is 14-22 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 171-135 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 141-88 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-17 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 170-133 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 119-86 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CAIN is 57-37 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 149-143 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-32 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 31-32 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-19 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 55-54 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 33-28 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-4 (+0.5 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.8 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LATOS is 2-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 0.956.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)

MATT CAIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAIN is 5-10 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.49 and a WHIP of 1.230.
His team's record is 8-17 (-11.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-13. (-5.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (52 - 76) at TORONTO (65 - 62) - 7:07 PM
BRUCE CHEN (L) vs. BRANDON MORROW (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 52-76 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-53 (-22.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-54 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 65-62 (+4.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 21-9 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 46-34 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 18-13 (+7.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CHEN is 22-18 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

BRUCE CHEN vs. TORONTO since 1997
CHEN is 3-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.044.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

BRANDON MORROW vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MORROW is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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SEATTLE (54 - 72) at CLEVELAND (62 - 62) - 7:05 PM
ANTHONY VASQUEZ (L) vs. ZACH MCALLISTER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-1 (+2.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

ANTHONY VASQUEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACH MCALLISTER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (57 - 70) at NY YANKEES (77 - 48) - 7:05 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 57-70 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 22-40 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 52-66 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 34-45 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 36-50 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 77-48 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 71-42 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 33-32 (+28.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 43-40 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLON is 56-49 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-1 (+3.3 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MCCARTHY is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.715.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
COLON is 8-5 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.34 and a WHIP of 1.196.
His team's record is 10-7 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-8. (-0.6 units)

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DETROIT (69 - 58) at TAMPA BAY (69 - 57) - 7:10 PM
BRAD PENNY (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 41-64 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 36-22 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PRICE is 23-7 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 55-47 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 26-33 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BRAD PENNY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PENNY is 2-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.294.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. DETROIT since 1997
PRICE is 3-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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BOSTON (77 - 50) at TEXAS (74 - 55) - 8:05 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 44-20 (+15.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 33-11 (+15.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-16 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LEWIS is 6-11 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-0 (+4.3 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. TEXAS since 1997
LACKEY is 11-13 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.06 and a WHIP of 1.592.
His team's record is 17-17 (-6.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 16-18. (-4.0 units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. BOSTON since 1997
LEWIS is 2-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.325.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (48 - 77) at MINNESOTA (55 - 72) - 8:10 PM
ALFREDO SIMON (R) vs. BRIAN DUENSING (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 48-78 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-30 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 19-42 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-73 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 32-57 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-25 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-9 (+21.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

BRIAN DUENSING vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DUENSING is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (63 - 63) at LA ANGELS (69 - 59) - 10:05 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 25-8 (+14.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-27 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-21 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-21 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-9 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BUEHRLE is 16-8 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 16-7 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 113-108 (-60.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 97-104 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 69-78 (-20.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 11-20 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BUEHRLE is 3-7 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 9-10 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-7. (+3.3 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANTANA is 4-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.74 and a WHIP of 1.351.
His team's record is 5-7 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-5.3 units)

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SEATTLE (54 - 72) at CLEVELAND (62 - 62) - 1:05 PM
BLAKE BEAVAN (R) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 54-72 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 49-95 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 32-55 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 113-160 (-42.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 63-62 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 60-59 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 46-43 (+7.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-1 (+2.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

BLAKE BEAVAN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MASTERSON is 2-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.46 and a WHIP of 1.095.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

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**Udog** · 08-23-2011, 12:07 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, August 23

National League

MILWAUKEE at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
ESTRADA: MILWAUKEE 11-20 after allowing 9 runs or more
OHLENDORF: PITTSBURGH 24-19 after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

ARIZONA at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
KENNEDY: ARIZONA 18-36 after scoring 3 runs or less 2 straight games
ZIMMERMANN: WASHINGTON 23-16 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

NY METS at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
NIESE: 16-8 OVER in all games
WORLEY: 10-1 TSR as a favorite

CINCINNATI at FLORIDA, 7:10 PM ET
CUETO: CINCINNATI 23-38 after a win
NOLASCO: 13-3 TSR after 3 or more consecutive losses

ATLANTA at CHICAGO CUBS, 8:05 PM ET MLB
MINOR: ATLANTA 38-19 as a favorite of -125 to -175
COLEMAN: CHICAGO CUBS 29-47 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

LA DODGERS at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
KERSHAW: LA DODGERS 39-48 in night games
LOHSE: 23-11 TSR as a home underdog of +100 to +125

HOUSTON at COLORADO, 8:40 PM ET
NORRIS: HOUSTON 50-36 OVER in night games
WHITE: COLORADO 31-19 OVER at home when the total is 8.5 to 10

SAN DIEGO at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
LATOS: SAN DIEGO 31-52 in night games
CAIN: 14-22 TSR when the total is 7 or less

American League

KANSAS CITY at TORONTO, 7:07 PM ET
CHEN: KANSAS CITY 15-37 as an underdog of +125 to +175
MORROW: TORONTO 46-34 in night games

SEATTLE at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM - ** Doubleheader Game #2 ET
VASQUEZ: SEATTLE 21-40 in road games
MCALLISTER: Cleveland 10-3 after 6 consecutive games versus division rivals

OAKLAND at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
MCCARTHY: OAKLAND 34-45 in night games
COLON: NY YANKEES 45-17 as a favorite of -150 or more

DETROIT at TAMPA BAY, 7:10 PM ET
PENNY: 35-16 UNDER as a favorite of -175 to -250
PRICE: 10-1 UNDER as a favorite of -175 to -250

BOSTON at TEXAS, 8:05 PM ET MLB
LACKEY: 7-4 TSR after giving up 2 or more home runs last outing
LEWIS: 19-23 TSR as a favorite

BALTIMORE at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
SIMON: 7-4 OVER as an underdog
DUENSING: 11-0 TSR as a home favorite

CHI WHITE SOX at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET WGN
BUEHRLE: 16-8 TSR in all games
SANTANA: 15-3 UNDER in night games

SEATTLE at CLEVELAND, 1:05 PM - ** Doubleheader Game #1 ET
BEAVAN: 6-2 UNDER as an underdog
MASTERSON: 16-8 UNDER when the total is 7 to 8.5

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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