Wednesday's Trends and Indexes - 9/7 ( MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, September 7

Good Luck on day #250 of 2011!

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Wednesday's betting tips: D-Backs surge up money standings

Who’s hot

MLB: The under is 9-3-2 in the Chicago Cubs’ last 14 home games.

MLB: The Chicago White Sox are 17-5 in their last 22 games as a favorite.

WNBA: Indiana is 10-2 against the spread in its last 12 home games.

Who’s not

MLB: Washington has won three of its last 13 overall.

MLB: Pittsburgh is 2-8 in its last 10 games as a favorite.

WNBA: Washington is 1-7 against the spread in its last eight overall.

Key stat

26 – With their second-half surge, the Arizona Diamondbacks are running away with the lead in Covers.com’s MLB team money standings. Heading into Tuesday’s game the 81-60 Diamondbacks had earned supporters about 26 units on the year.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Lance Moore, New Orleans Saints – Moore was held out of practice again Tuesday and is officially listed as questionable for Thursday’s opener at Green Bay with a groin injury. Moore had 763 receiving yards and eight touchdowns last year. The Saints are currently pegged as 4-point underdogs.

Game of the day

Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies (-140, 8)

Notable quotable

“You knew they had the pitching, but you knew unless they got hot and a little lucky, no one had them winning it. But they got hot and they got lucky, and they were a great underdog story. They really were.” – an unnamed National League scout told Sportingnews.com about the San Francisco Giants’ title run last season. The Giants sat seven games back of the NL West-leading Diamondbacks ahead of Tuesday’s action.

Notes and tips

MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa set odds for UFC 41’s main event between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem, which goes Dec. 30 in Las Vegas. For now at least, both fighters are set at -115, though Oddessa doesn’t rule out action on Overeem moving the line in the ex-Strikeforce titleholder’s favor. Lesnar hasn’t fought since losing his belt to Cain Velasquez in Oct. 2010.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said Tuesday he is changing quarterbacks, replacing senior Dayne Crist with sophomore Tommy Rees for Saturday's game at Michigan.Kelly announced the change during his weekly news conference. The Irish are coming off a season-opening 23-20 home loss to South Florida in which Crist started but was benched at halftime and replaced by Rees. Crist won the job in training camp but was just 7-of-15 for 95 yards and an interception that was returned for a score, helping the Irish dig a 16-0 halftime hole. Rees came on and was 24-of-34 for 296 yards, two TDs and two picks. Notre Dame is currently set as a 3.5-point underdog at the Big House.

Thanks to a rain delay, Tuesday's matchup between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles didn't get started until about 11 p.m. ET. The two clubs are back at it Wednesday for an afternoon matinee currently scheduled for 1:05 p.m. ET. New York is set as a -200 favorite.

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Wednesday's six-pack

-- Detroit Tigers will be tough in short series with Verlander, but they also have Doug Fister, who has a 2.64 ERA in 44.1 IP with Detroit, with three walks and 36 strikeouts. They might be tougher than Texas.

-- For some reason, Packers have five tight ends on their roster. Why?

-- There is actually a pro tennis player named Jack Sock? Sounds more like the stage name for a porn star.

-- Since losing 18-2 Sunday night, White Sox have allowed one run in winning their last three games. Tough year in Minnesota.

-- Baltimore-Bronx game was scheduled for 7:05 start; game didn't start until 11pm because of rain, but it was still raining when they started. How greedy can you be? With a 1pm game scheduled Wednesday, they started a game 14 hours before that one? Nitwits.

-- Jaguars released their starting QB five days before the season starts? It saves them $8M, but what kind of a way is that to run a team?


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Wednesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but........

13) When Tennessee hired Lane Kiffin, they did LSU a huge favor. How? Kiffin brought in his dad as defensive coordinator, but the Vols already had John Chavis, one of the best DC’s in America. So when Chavis was sent packing, Les Miles gladly scooped him up, and its no coincidence that the Bayou Bengals now have one of the best defenses in America.

12) Speaking of Tennessee football, the Vols recently bought their way out of a scheduled 2013 road game at Oregon. No sense going all the way cross country to play a game you don’t think you can win.

11) Toronto Blue Jays are 9-0 at home in extra inning games.

10) Over the last decade, Chargers have been favored in three playoff games, but lost all three- their only playoff wins this decade both came as underdogs in Indianapolis.

9) Out of all the games in the major leagues this season, only twice has a pitcher allowed 10+ hits and struck out 10+ in the same game: Matt Garza against the Pirates April 3, and CC Sabathia in Boston August 30.

8) Another oddity last weekend; Francisco Cervelli batted four times Saturday, and saw only four pitches, putting each one in play. It’s the only time in the major leagues all season a player batted 4+ times and never took a pitch, putting each pitch in play.

7) The Mike Scioscia coaching tree is a strong one (Maddon-Black-Roenicke) but Maddon may wind up being more influential than Scioscia; lot of teams have copied his more extreme shifts against powerful lefty hitters, and the Brewers have copied Tampa Bay by trying to lighten their mood on road trips, having “theme trips” where the travelling party all dresses a certain way, according to where they’re going. They all dressed in western garb on their trip to Houston last weekend. Whatever works.

6) Since 2003, the Colts are 50-17 in games decided by 7 or less points.

5) Hue Jackson is Oakland Raiders’ 7th coach in the last 11 years and that’s not including any interim coaches there might’ve been. Steelers have had three head coaches since 1969.

4) Was surprised to read that Boston hasn’t hosted an NBA All-Star Game since 1964. Hell, even Las Vegas hosted one a few years ago.

3) There have been 883 coaching changes in Division I college football since Joe Paterno became Penn State's coach in 1966.

2) Why is Mississippi State playing Auburn/LSU within five days of each other, I mean other than to get a game on ESPN? Bulldogs have a good team now; they should protect their players better than this.

1) All this conference realignment talk makes me sick, but it is kind of interesting; its like a multi-million dollar game of musical chairs, where no one wants to be left standing outside the BCS, which is where the big money lies. As in all games, some schools are going to be losers (Iowa State? Baylor?). Ton of politics going on behind the scenes.

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WNBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, September 7

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WASHINGTON (6 - 26) at INDIANA (20 - 11) - 9/7/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 210-260 ATS (-76.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 126-166 ATS (-56.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 27-47 ATS (-24.7 Units) in road games in August or September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) on Wednesday since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 38-60 ATS (-28.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 131-170 ATS (-56.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 130-166 ATS (-52.6 Units) after a division game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 57-81 ATS (-32.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) after scoring 55 points or less since 1997.
INDIANA is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
INDIANA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in home games this season.
INDIANA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-6 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 11-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA


Wednesday, September 7

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. INDIANA
Washington is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Washington's last 16 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Indiana is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games


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MLB
Dunkel


Milwaukee at St. Louis
The Brewers look to bounce back from yesterday's 4-2 loss and build on their 5-0 record in Zack Greinke's last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in the previous game. Milwaukee is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Brewers favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Game 951-952: San Francisco at San Diego (6:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 15.253; San Diego (Harang) 13.624
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-140); Over

Game 953-954: LA Dodgers at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Eveland) 14.802; Washington (Wang) 15.191
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-120); Under

Game 955-956: Houston at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Happ) 14.281; Pittsburgh (Burres) 13.628
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+120); Over

Game 957-958: Atlanta at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Beachy) 14.459; Philadelphia (Oswalt) 16.094
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-140); Under

Game 959-960: NY Mets at Florida (5:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Dickey) 14.957; Florida (Hand) 15.444
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-120); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+100); N/A

Game 961-962: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 14.967; Cubs (Dempster) 14.487
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-125); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-125); N/A

Game 963-964: Milwaukee at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Greinke) 16.054; St. Louis (Carpenter) 15.624
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+105); Over

Game 965-966: Arizona at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Saunders) 15.253; Colorado (Millwood) 16.144
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado (-130); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-130); Under

Game 967-968: Detroit at Cleveland (12:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 16.460; Cleveland (Masterson) 14.463
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2; 6
Vegas Line: Detroit (-170); 7
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-170); Under

Game 969-970: Texas at Tampa Bay (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Holland) 16.131; Tampa Bay (Price) 16.667
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-150); Over

Game 971-972: Kansas City at Oakland (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Chen) 14.976; Oakland (Moscoso) 15.823
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-140); Under

Game 973-974: Baltimore at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Britton) 15.491; NY Yankees (Burnett) 14.975
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-200); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+170); N/A

Game 975-976: Boston at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Wakefield) 15.972; Toronto (Morrow) 14.819
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Toronto (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-110); Under

Game 977-978: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 14.164; Minnesota (Pavano) 14.515
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+110); Over

Game 979-980: Seattle at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Furbush) 14.194; LA Angels (Williams) 15.154
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-200); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Write-Up


Wednesday, September 7

Hot pitchers
-- Cain is 2-0, 2.90 in his last four starts.
-- Eveland allowed one run in eight IP in his first '11 start.
-- Happ is 1-1, 1.38 in his last couple starts. Burres allowed one run in 5.1 IP in his first '11 start.
-- Beachy is 4-0, 3.19 in his last seven starts.
-- Dickey is 2-0, 2.25 in his last three starts.
-- Reds won Cueto's last five starts (2-0, 3.09).
-- Greinke is 8-0, 1.52 in his last eight starts.
-- Millwood is 2-0, 2.33 in his last three starts.

-- Verlander is 9-0, 2.73 in his last nine starts. Indians won seven of last eight Masterson starts (1-1, 4.64 last three).
-- Moscoso is 3-1, 2.96 in his last four home starts.
-- Britton is 3-0, 1.50 in his last three starts.
-- Price is 3-2, 1.42 in his last five starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Harang is 1-2, 4.13 in his last four starts.
-- Wang is 0-1, 4.67 in his last three starts.
-- Oswalt is 4-5, 4.97 in his last nine starts.
-- Hand is 0-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.
-- Dempster is 0-3, 6.06 in his last three starts.
-- Cardinals lost last four Carpenter starts (0-1, 5.54).
-- Saunders is 1-4, 5.80 in his last six starts.

-- Lewis is 1-2, 9.39 in his last three starts.
-- Hochevar is 2-2, 4.91 in his last five starts.
-- Burnett is 0-2, 13.50 in his last three starts.
-- Wakefield is 0-4, 6.63 in six tries for his 200th win. Morrow is 1-5, 6.38 in his last six starts.
-- Danks is 2-2, 4.85 in his last six starts. Pavano is 1-2, 5.60 in his last four outings.
-- Weaver is 2-2, 6.67 in his last five starts. Furbush is 0-3, 8.36 in his last three starts.

Totals
-- Over is 11-2-1 in Philly's last fourteen games.
-- Three of Happ's last four starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-3-1 in Dodgers' last twelve road games.
-- Four of last five Dickey starts went over the total.
-- Over is 8-3 in Cueto's last eleven starts.
-- Over is 7-4 in Milwaukee's last eleven road games.
-- Three of Saunders' last four road starts went over the total.
-- Over is 9-2-1 in San Diego's last twelve home games.

-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Masterson starts.
-- Five of last six Burnett starts went over the total.
-- 10 of last 13 Toronto games went over the total.
-- Over is 9-5-1 in Rangers' last fifteen road games.
-- Under is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Danks starts.
-- Five of last seven Hochevar starts stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Weaver starts went over the total.

Hot Teams
-- Giants won four of their last six games.
-- Dodgers won 14 of their last 19 games.
-- Arizona won 12 of its last 14 games.
-- Milwaukee won 31 of its last 40 games. Cardinals are 8-4 in their last twelve games.
-- Phillies won eight of their last ten games.
-- Mets won nine of their last twelve games. Florida won three of its last four games.

-- Tigers won 15 of their last 19 games.
-- Bronx won nine of its last ten games.
-- Tampa Bay won 11 of its last 16 home games. Rangers are 11-5 in their last sixteen road games.
-- White Sox are 14-6 in their last 20 road games.
-- Royals won three of their last four games.
-- Angels won nine of their last eleven home games.

Cold Teams
-- Washington lost 12 of its last 14 games.
-- Pirates lost nine of their last thirteen games. Houston lost four of its last five games.
-- Braves are 4-7 in their last eleven games.
-- Cubs lost 11 of their last 16 games. Cincinnati lost six of nine.
-- Rockies lost seven of their last eleven games.
-- Padres lost 11 of their last 12 games.

-- Indians lost three of their last four games.
-- Baltimore lost eight of its last ten games.
-- Blue Jays lost nine of their last thirteen games. Boston lost four of its last six games.
-- Minnesota lost 14 of its last 17 games.
-- Oakland is 4-7 in its last eleven games.
-- Mariners lost 15 of their last 21 games.

Umpires
-- Atl-Phil-- Underdogs won seven of last ten Meals games, with five of last six going over the total.
-- Hst-Pitt-- Underdogs won four of last six Rapuano games.
-- LA-Wsh-- Under is 11-5-1 in last seventeen Cuzzi games.
-- NY-Fla-- Over is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Danley games.
-- Cin-Chi-- Four of last five TWelke games went over the total.
-- Mil-StL-- Six of last eight Reyburn games stayed under total.
-- Az-Colo-- Favorites won last five Davis games.
-- SF-SD-- Six of last eight Wegner games went over the total.

-- Det-Clev-- Six of last eight Gorman games stayed under total.
-- Blt-NY-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Darling games.
-- Bos-Tor-- Five of last six Kellogg games went over the total.
-- Tex-TB-- Favorites won last five Campos games.
-- Chi-Min-- Favorites won 13 of last 16 Barrett games.
-- Sea-LA-- Favorites won six of last seven Diaz games.
-- KC-A's-- Road team won seven of last ten Wendelstedt games.

[Udog]

MLB


Wednesday, September 7

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
Houston is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Pittsburgh
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing at home against Houston
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Atlanta's last 21 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Philadelphia's last 21 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 13 games when playing at home against Detroit
Cleveland is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:07 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games on the road
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. FLORIDA
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 17 of NY Mets's last 25 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games at home
Florida is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games at home

7:10 PM
TEXAS vs. TAMPA BAY
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home

8:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CHI CUBS
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi Cubs's last 23 games at home

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
Chi White Sox are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

8:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

8:40 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games when playing Seattle
LA Angels are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing Seattle

10:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games
San Diego is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games

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[Udog]

MLB


Wednesday, September 7

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Wednesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

David Price, Tampa Bay Rays (12-12, 3.41 ERA)

Price’s numbers aren’t what his supporters were hoping for this season, but he’s been fantastic lately. The lefty has 25 strikeouts over his last two starts, the most of any MLB starter over consecutive outings this season. What’s changed? The big guy found his change-up.

"[Having the changeup] gives me a lot more confidence out there. ... That's what I've been looking for for about 26 years,” Price told reporters. “I finally have a feel for a changeup and it really makes me feel good."

Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers (21-5, 2.34 ERA)

Total no-brainer here. Verlander has won nine straight starts, allowing more than three runs just twice over that span. Verlander has been great for the bullpen, going at least seven innings in all but one of those starts, including his last outing, an 8-1 win over the White Sox. The big right-hander struck out six and walked just one and now ranks fourth in MLB starter money standings, earning more than 11 units for his supporters.

Slumping

Brandon Morrow, Toronto Blue Jays (9-10, 4.78 ERA)

There’s little doubt that Morrow has the tools to be a solid MLB starter - he has 172 strikeouts in 148 innings this season. The problem’s been consistency. The Jays have lost five of his last six starts and he has served up six dingers over his last three trips to the hill.

Chris Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals (8-9, 3.92 ERA)

You used to be able to pencil Carpenter in for 15 wins and a 3.00 ERA every year, but those days appear to have passed him by. While he’ll still come around with a gem every now and then, you have to temper your expectations. The Cardinals have lost each of his last four starts and he has allowed 12 runs over his last two starts.

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MLB


Wednesday, September 7

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Hot lines: Wednesday's best MLB bets
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Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays (-110, 9.5)

So now Red Sox supporters are hoping seven times is a charm?

Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield makes his seventh walk to the mound in search of his 200th career win Wednesday in Toronto and if he doesn’t make it happen this time around, he may not get another chance this year.

Wakefield has been stuck on 199 wins since July 24.

The BoSox are trying to juggle a six-man rotation at the moment and Wakefield could end up as the odd man out considering the rest of the rotation’s depth. He was drilled for four runs and a pair of homers in four innings of work against the A’s in his last start.

“There’s nothing really on his part. He still threw the ball the same way,” catcher Jarrod Saltalammachia told reporters. “But they just did a great job fighting pitches off. Fouling them off. They were taking pitches, so when you fall behind, you’ve got to try and throw a strike.”

The 45-year-old did look pretty good in shutting out the Texas Rangers in three innings of relief duty last Friday, so maybe this is the spot that he breaks through.

Pick: Red Sox


Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians (+145, 7)

The Cleveland Indians received a big boost for their playoff push Tuesday when second baseman Jason Kipnis came off the DL.

Kipnis has been out of action with abdominal and hamstring injuries since Aug. 12, but is hitting .279 with six homers and 11 RBIs in only 68 at bats this season.

"It wasn't fun," Kipnis told reporters of his stint on the shelf. "To have the oblique happen when I was kind of starting to get settled in and get a little bit of confidence going. Then I was going to try to play through it, and I head out to the line and the hamstring happens. ... But it's just another bump in the road."

The Indians still have tons of bumps ahead of them if they’re going to make the postseason, including this matchup against Justin Verlander and the Tigers.

We’ll jump on the under.

Pick: Under


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[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, September 7

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SAN FRANCISCO (75 - 67) at SAN DIEGO (61 - 81) - 6:35 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-54 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-21 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
HARANG is 24-11 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 179-142 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 84-76 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-5 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-20 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 178-140 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 7-17 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 9-19 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 61-82 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 41-59 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-42 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-41 (-15.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 19-37 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 61-82 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 19-33 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-5 (+2.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
11 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.8 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAIN is 5-10 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.214.
His team's record is 8-18 (-13.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-14. (-6.1 units)

AARON HARANG vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HARANG is 6-6 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 7-8 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+1.5 units)

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LA DODGERS (69 - 72) at WASHINGTON (65 - 75) - 7:05 PM
DANA EVELAND (L) vs. CHIEN-MING WANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 152-154 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 18-29 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 152-154 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 39-31 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-31 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-18 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
WANG is 21-3 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 21-7 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
EVELAND is 20-10 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 26-38 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-40 (-16.6 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
LA DODGERS is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

DANA EVELAND vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
EVELAND is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

CHIEN-MING WANG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (48 - 94) at PITTSBURGH (65 - 77) - 7:05 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. BRIAN BURRES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 34-67 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 1-14 (-12.6 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.
HOUSTON is 48-95 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 17-44 (-24.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 22-50 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 46-94 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 36-64 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HAPP is 5-19 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAPP is 5-19 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAPP is 3-15 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 66-77 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 47-40 (+14.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 64-76 (+2.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 432-415 (+48.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 38-39 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BURRES is 9-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURRES is 9-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURRES is 6-1 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 29-17 (+19.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 44-43 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-24 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 12-20 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 10-7 (+2.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.3 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HAPP is 3-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.156.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

BRIAN BURRES vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BURRES is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.587.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ATLANTA (82 - 59) at PHILADELPHIA (90 - 48) - 7:05 PM
BRANDON BEACHY (R) vs. ROY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 107-99 (-26.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 90-48 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-4 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 88-47 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 60-33 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 92-56 (+24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 53-18 (+31.5 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.
OSWALT is 36-13 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
OSWALT is 55-23 (+27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 82-59 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 82-59 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 60-40 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-6 (+0.5 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

BRANDON BEACHY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BEACHY is 0-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.625.
His team's record is 0-5 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.7 units)

ROY OSWALT vs. ATLANTA since 1997
OSWALT is 3-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 1.451.
His team's record is 6-6 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-4.8 units)

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NY METS (69 - 71) at FLORIDA (63 - 78) - 5:10 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. BRAD HAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 480-446 (+47.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
NY METS are 14-8 (+8.2 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.
NY METS are 69-71 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 39-35 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 8-2 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday this season.
NY METS are 69-71 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 48-48 (+3.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 36-32 (+6.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 42-34 (+6.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 63-78 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 5-17 (-11.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
FLORIDA is 28-43 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 11-18 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 63-75 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 21-35 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 44-59 (-14.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 31-46 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 9-8 (+0.3 Units) against NY METS this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.6 Units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. FLORIDA since 1997
DICKEY is 3-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

BRAD HAND vs. NY METS since 1997
HAND is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (70 - 72) at CHICAGO CUBS (61 - 81) - 8:05 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 71-72 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 69-71 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 29-42 (-19.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DEMPSTER is 14-7 (+7.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 562-645 (+50.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 85-59 (+19.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 372-416 (+40.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 414-469 (+45.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 96-63 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 69-39 (+22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CUETO is 15-6 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 61-82 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-30 (-14.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-86 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-40 (-14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 61-82 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-35 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-61 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 62-73 (-28.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 178-151 (-42.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 8-5 (+2.1 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CUETO is 4-6 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.381.
His team's record is 5-7 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.6 units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DEMPSTER is 7-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.54 and a WHIP of 1.357.
His team's record is 9-7 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.5 units)

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MILWAUKEE (85 - 58) at ST LOUIS (75 - 67) - 8:15 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. CHRIS CARPENTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 8-19 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 7-18 (-13.7 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 5-15 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 6-17 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 36-21 (+15.4 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.
CARPENTER is 33-13 (+18.9 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. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 86-58 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 46-25 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 86-58 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 58-38 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 70-42 (+23.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 76-68 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-35 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 7-15 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
ST LOUIS is 76-72 (-30.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 75-66 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 14-19 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
CARPENTER is 13-18 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CARPENTER is 6-10 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
CARPENTER is 13-18 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CARPENTER is 7-12 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-9 (-0.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.2 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GREINKE is 4-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.184.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

CHRIS CARPENTER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CARPENTER is 5-6 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.05 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 5-9 (-7.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-7. (-0.9 units)

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ARIZONA (81 - 61) at COLORADO (67 - 75) - 8:40 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. KEVIN MILLWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 46-28 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 27-11 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 82-62 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 39-35 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-23 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 82-62 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 62-44 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 61-43 (+21.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 67-76 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 27-35 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 67-76 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 100-105 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-37 (-15.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 8-19 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 12-5 (+8.9 Units) against COLORADO this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. COLORADO since 1997
SAUNDERS is 4-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 5-1 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MILLWOOD is 6-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 0.888.
His team's record is 7-2 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.7 units)

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DETROIT (80 - 62) at CLEVELAND (70 - 69) - 12:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 72-69 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 69-66 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 51-47 (+7.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 81-62 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 40-21 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
VERLANDER is 23-8 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 13-1 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 27-9 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 42-18 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 33-60 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-6 (+1.8 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VERLANDER is 12-11 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.262.
His team's record is 13-13 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-15. (-6.6 units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
MASTERSON is 0-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.75 and a WHIP of 1.787.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

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TEXAS (81 - 62) at TAMPA BAY (77 - 64) - 1:10 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 79-29 (+31.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
TEXAS is 196-167 (+32.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 31-38 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-3 (+1.8 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HOLLAND is 3-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.29 and a WHIP of 1.714.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. TEXAS since 1997
PRICE is 0-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.85 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 2-5 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)

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KANSAS CITY (60 - 83) at OAKLAND (64 - 78) - 3:35 PM
BRUCE CHEN (L) vs. GUILLERMO MOSCOSO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 47-78 (-22.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 61-49 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 13-7 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 23-19 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 21-30 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 64-80 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 59-76 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-4 (+1.7 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

BRUCE CHEN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
CHEN is 2-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.302.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

GUILLERMO MOSCOSO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (55 - 85) at NY YANKEES (87 - 53) - 1:05 PM
ZACH BRITTON (L) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 28-54 (-21.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 164-294 (-111.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 20-56 (-31.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 10-29 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BALTIMORE is 55-86 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-46 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-39 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 47-79 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-60 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 87-53 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 38-9 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY YANKEES are 81-47 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 32-13 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BURNETT is 26-36 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 2-8 (-12.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 13-17 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 10-16 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 24-32 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 13-20 (-18.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 13-3 (+7.8 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

ZACH BRITTON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BRITTON is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.535.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BURNETT is 12-6 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.319.
His team's record is 14-7 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-10. (+0.6 units)

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BOSTON (85 - 56) at TORONTO (70 - 72) - 7:07 PM
TIM WAKEFIELD (R) vs. BRANDON MORROW (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 73-67 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WAKEFIELD is 72-82 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAKEFIELD is 37-53 (-20.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 37-34 (+6.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 155-150 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 66-59 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 153-108 (+29.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
TORONTO is 298-214 (+48.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
TORONTO is 49-40 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 123-109 (+17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MORROW is 10-1 (+9.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MORROW is 18-10 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 53-30 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 43-27 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 37-24 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-5 (+1.5 Units) against TORONTO this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. TORONTO since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 16-11 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 22-16 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-23. (-11.7 units)

BRANDON MORROW vs. BOSTON since 1997
MORROW is 1-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 11.14 and a WHIP of 2.286.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.2 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (71 - 69) at MINNESOTA (58 - 84) - 8:10 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. CARL PAVANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-68 (-21.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DANKS is 10-21 (-14.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 119-83 (+27.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PAVANO is 147-126 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 7-0 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 74-48 (+27.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 75-57 (+32.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-14 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-16 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 45-33 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-4 (+11.6 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.
CHI WHITE SOX are 160-144 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-32 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-30 (+12.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 70-63 (+1.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-21 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-26 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-54 (-19.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-24 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
MINNESOTA is 58-85 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-43 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-43 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 56-80 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-26 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 8-9 (+1.8 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
12 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+8.7 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DANKS is 6-8 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.480.
His team's record is 7-13 (-7.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-11. (-3.0 units)

CARL PAVANO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PAVANO is 8-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.156.
His team's record is 8-4 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.5 units)

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SEATTLE (59 - 82) at LA ANGELS (77 - 65) - 10:05 PM
CHARLIE FURBUSH (L) vs. JEROME WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 27-47 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SEATTLE is 28-61 (-25.6 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.
SEATTLE is 59-83 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 52-100 (-37.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 36-68 (-28.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 59-77 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 88-124 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 38-27 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 35-16 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 103-111 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 11-7 (+2.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.5 Units)

CHARLIE FURBUSH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
FURBUSH is 0-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.218.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WILLIAMS is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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[Udog]

WNBA
Dunkel


Washington at Indiana
The Fever look to build on their 10-2 ATS record in their last 12 home games. Indiana is the pick (-12 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Fever favored by 14 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-12 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Game 601-602: Washington at Indiana (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 101.511; Indiana 116.172
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 14 1/2; 148
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 12 1/2; 143 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-12 1/2); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, September 7

National League

SAN FRANCISCO at SAN DIEGO, 6:35 PM ET
CAIN: SAN FRANCISCO 25-33 after 2 or more consecutive road games
HARANG: 24-11 when playing on Wednesday

LA DODGERS at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
EVELAND: LA DODGERS 45-71 as an underdog of +100 to +150
WANG: WASHINGTON 29-21 after 3 or more consecutive home games

HOUSTON at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
HAPP: HOUSTON 21-50 as a road underdog
BURRES: 9-5 TSR in all games

ATLANTA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET ESPN
BEACHY: ATLANTA 31-22 OVER after 2 or more consecutive road games
OSWALT: PHILADELPHIA 24-15 OVER after 2 or more consecutive overs

NY METS at FLORIDA, 5:10 PM ET (TC)
DICKEY: NY METS 8-2 in road games when playing on Wednesday
HAND: FLORIDA 5-15 revenging a loss vs opponent as a home favorite

CINCINNATI at CHICAGO CUBS, 8:05 PM ET
CUETO: CINCINNATI 15-22 after allowing 2 runs or less
DEMPSTER: 14-7 TSR after a loss

MILWAUKEE at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
GREINKE: MILWAUKEE 42-20 after having won 2 of their last 3 games
CARPENTER: ST LOUIS 6-11 in home games after a win by 2 runs or less

ARIZONA at COLORADO, 8:40 PM ET
SAUNDERS: ARIZONA 4-18 after a game where the bullpen was rocked for 5 or more runs
MILLWOOD: COLORADO 36-15 in home games after 4 or more consecutive overs

American League

DETROIT at CLEVELAND, 12:05 PM ET
VERLANDER: DETROIT 51-16 as a favorite of -150 or more
MASTERSON: CLEVELAND 45-80 after 2 straight games where they committed no errors

TEXAS at TAMPA BAY, 1:10 PM ET
HOLLAND: TEXAS 37-31 as a road underdog of +100 to +150
PRICE: TAMPA BAY 11-17 in home games revenging a loss where the team scored 1 run or less

KANSAS CITY at OAKLAND, 3:35 PM ET
CHEN: 12-4 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
MOSCOSO: OAKLAND 23-12 OVER as a home favorite of -125 to -175

BALTIMORE at NY YANKEES, 1:05 PM ET (TC)
BRITTON: BALTIMORE 23-46 in road games
BURNETT: NY YANKEES 38-9 in day games

BOSTON at TORONTO, 7:07 PM ET
WAKEFIELD: 37-53 TSR on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5
MORROW: TORONTO 14-3 OVER after having lost 4 of their last 5 games

CHI WHITE SOX at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
DANKS: CHI WHITE SOX 41-32 in road games
PAVANO: MINNESOTA 8-21 revenging a loss where the team scored 1 run or less

SEATTLE at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET ESPN
FURBUSH:
WILLIAMS:

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, September 7

Updated for Mariners/Angels game

American League

SEATTLE at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET ESPN
FURBUSH: SEA 14-46 as road underdog of +150 or more
WILLIAMS: LAA 16-4 revenging loss as a home favorite

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