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**Udog** · 09-13-2011, 06:49 AM

Tuesday’s betting tips: Wakefield goes for 200 again

Who’s hot

MLB: The Cleveland Indians are 9-2 in Justin Masterson’s last 11 trips to the hill.

MLB: The over is 7-1-1 in Washington’s last nine overall.

Who’s not

MLB: San Diego was 1-10 in its last 11 road games heading into Monday night’s action.

MLB: Florida is 1-8 in its last nine games against Atlanta.

Key stat

$21 million – The St. Louis Cardinals have reportedly agreed to a two-year contract extension with starting pitcher Chris Carpenter, who has bounced back from a 1-7 beginning to the season to even his record at 9-9. Carpenter climbs the hill Tuesday in Pittsburgh with his Cards set around -175.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday after struggling with a stiff back over the weekend. Gonzalez said his back stiffened up Saturday, and it prevented him from playing in Sunday's series finale against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. The 25-year-old is hitting .299 for the season with 25 homers, 89 RBIs and 19 steals in 469 at-bats.

Game of the day

Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox (+170, 7)

Notable quotable

"Ibrahimovic is one of the world's best players, he's Milan's most important player. It's always better to play against the whole team so it's a shame he couldn't come. He's a player on another level. I'm happy for everything he brought for us." – Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola on AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was injured in Monday’s training session and won’t play when the two teams clash Tuesday. Ibrahimovic left Barcelona for following a falling out with Guardiola. Barcelona is a big -435 favorite with the draw at +450 and a Milan victory at a whopping +950.

Notes and tips

This is just getting awkward for Tim Wakefield as he tries to pick up his 200th career win. The veteran knuckleballer makes his eighth try at the milestone win Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, but has allowed at least four runs in each of his last four starts. The BoSox are set around -165 at home to Toronto.

UEFA Champions League group stage action kicks off Tuesday with a couple of interesting matches on the schedule. Bayer Leverkusen veteran midfielder Michael Ballack will face off against his former club Chelsea. "We have a bit of international experience thanks to the Europa League [last season, reaching the round of 16], but of course it's completely different to be playing in the Champions League," said the 34-year-old. "I know from experience that it's a different level. Yet in the opening match in London, where we can go without any pressure, we may spring a surprise." Chelsea is pegged as a -250 favorite with the draw at +315 and a Bayer Leverkusen win at +630.

Slugger Adrian Beltre is on an absolute tear after coming off the disabled list on Sept. 1. He drove in seven runs over the weekend as Texas took two out of three from the Athletics and is now hitting .395 with 12 RBIs since coming off the shelf (he also had a 16-game hitting streak before reinjuring his hamstring). The Rangers are just 11-12 in their last 23 games, but are still clinging to the AL West lead as the Angels are charging.

**Udog** · 09-13-2011, 06:51 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Brady-to-Welker 99-yard pass last night was 13th in NFL history.

-- Five NFL games this week saw both QBs throw for 300+ yards, the first time thats ever happened in one week.

-- Brady had a string snapped of 358 passes without an interception.

-- Roger Federer has now earned $61.1M playing tennis.

-- Mets used 26 players in their 11-inning loss Sunday night, most guys they've ever used in one game.

-- School started last week; NHL training camps open this week.

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

13) Hey the woeful Colts have three primetime games in Weeks 3-7; network executives have to be loving that. That’s nine hours of watching Jim Caldwell staring blankly into space watching Kerry Collins play QB. Not exactly the duty he signed up for.

12) Maybe Indy fans will drink more, which will help vendors at Lucas Oil Stadium, since a Game Day beer in Indy is the most expensive beer in the NFL. Beer at Swamp Stadium in New Jersey is second. Who has the cheapest beer? Houston-Atlanta-Cleveland.

11) If the Red Sox continue on their monumental late season collapse, at what point does Carl Crawford’s complete no-show this year become an issue? Guys who runs like that makes $20M a year and has an on-base percentage under .300? Time for him to wake up and earn his money.

10) Speaking of Boston and bad contracts, they’re stuck with John Lackey for the next three years, for a total of $46M. How would you like to be the guy who negotiated that deal for the Red Sox?

9) Have to admit; I’ve never seen Brad Pitt in a movie (that I know of), and I’ve got no plans to start anytime soon. I'll talk (vent) a little bit on the Moneyball movie next week.

8) I had forgotten that Kerry Wood once struck out 20 guys in a game, and in only his fifth major league start.

7) How bad is Memphis in football? They were losing 44-3 at Arkansas State Saturday (not Razorbacks, Arkansas State in Jonesboro, a freakin’ Sun Belt team), and the Red Hawks tried (and made) a 57-yard FG in the last minute. Is the ASU coach angling for the Memphis job down the road, as in like, November? They must recruit against each other.

6) Worlds colliding: this week on Storage Wars, poker star Phil Hellmuth makes a guest appearance. I’m guessing he could outbid obnoxious Dave Hester for a locker.

5) Late Sunday night, the Mets had winning run on second base in a tie game with two out and Lucas Duda up; Cubs walked Duda intentionally to pitch to David Wright; I damn near fell off the couch. They got him out, too. Wondering if the Mets move Wright for pitching help this winter.

4) With Phillies visiting Houston this week, seems like a good time to remind Astro fans that their team is 5-20 this year in games started by former Phillie JA Happ. Nice trade.

3) Falcon QB Matt Ryan was sacked five times in Chicago Sunday; he was sacked 23 times all of last season.

2) Someone on ESPN.com pointed out that when an NFL team leads by 14 points with 14:50 left to play, their expected win percentage is 96%. Not as many big comebacks as you’d think in pro football; we just remember those games better.

1) Former Bronx manager/current MLB executive Joe Torre didn’t let the Mets wear NYPD and NYFD hats during their game Sunday night, to protect the licensing rights of MLB’s partners; this is an epic fail on MLB’s part, even though they’re right, if you follow the letter of the law.

MLB also wouldn’t let Nationals wear Navy SEALS hats during a game last month. I know they have to draw the line somewhere, but guessing they’d draw it on the correct side of police-fire-military personnel, I was wrong. Go figure.

**Udog** · 09-13-2011, 06:57 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Arizona at LA Dodgers
The Diamondbacks look to follow up on their 7-2 win last night and build on their 11-0 record in their last 11 games when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in the previous game. Arizona is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Diamondbacks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-125). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Game 951-952: St. Louis at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Carpenter) 15.748; Pittsburgh (Karstens) 13.810
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-165); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-165); Over

Game 953-954: Florida at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Hand) 14.812; Atlanta (Minor) 16.118
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-180); 8
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-180); Under

Game 955-956: Washington at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Wang) 14.223; NY Mets (Gee) 15.101
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-145); Over

Game 957-958: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Dempster) 15.239; Cincinnati (Leake) 13.823
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+125); Under

Game 959-960: Philadelphia at Houston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.578; Houston (Happ) 14.769
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-230); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-230); Under

Game 961-962: Colorado at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Rogers) 16.356; Milwaukee (Greinke) 15.501
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-230); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+190); Over

Game 963-964: Arizona at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Kennedy) 16.210; LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 14.936
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-125); Over

Game 965-966: San Diego at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Luebke) 15.329; San Francisco (Cain) 14.710
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-160); 6
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+140); Under

Game 967-968: Tampa Bay at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 15.886; Baltimore (Simon) 16.206
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-230); 8
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+190); Over

Game 969-970: Toronto at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Morrow) 15.570; Boston (Wakefield) 14.505
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-150); 10
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+130); Under

Game 971-972: Cleveland at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Masterson) 15.296; Texas (Harrison) 17.062
Dunkel Line: Texas by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Texas (-160); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-160); Under

Game 973-974: Detroit at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 15.573; White Sox (Floyd) 15.852
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2;
Vegas Line: Detroit (-180); 7
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+160);

Game 975-976: Minnesota at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Pavano) 14.081; Kansas City (Chen) 14.862
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-135); Under

Game 977-978: LA Angels at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Williams) 16.359; Oakland (Moscoso) 14.718
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+100); Over

Game 979-980: NY Yankees at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Burnett) 14.951; Seattle (Furbush) 15.082
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+160); Over

**Udog** · 09-13-2011, 07:02 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, September 13

Hot pitchers
-- Carpenter is 3-1, 3.44 in his last seven starts.
-- Minor is 5-0, 3.79 in his last seven starts.
-- Hamels is 3-2, 2.34 in his last eight starts.
-- Greinke is 8-1, 1.64 in his last nine starts.
-- Kennedy is 10-1, 2.25 in his last eleven starts.
-- Cain is 1-1, 2.35 in his last three starts.

-- Price is 3-2, 1.64 in his last six starts.
-- Verlander is 10-0, 3.00 in his last ten starts. Floyd is 3-0, 2.52 in his last four starts.
-- Moscoso is 3-1, 1.86 in his last four home starts. Williams is 3-0, 2.45 in his three starts this season.

Cold pitchers
-- Karstens is 1-3, 7.46 in his last five starts.
-- Hand is 0-3, 6.00 in his last four starts.
-- Gee is 1-2, 7.84 in his last four starts. Wang is 0-1, 5.02 in his last four starts.
-- Dempster is 0-3, 5.64 in his last four starts. Leake is 1-2, 4.91 in his last five outings.
-- Happ is 1-4, 6.54 in his last six starts.
-- Rogers is 0-4, 6.83 in his last five starts.
-- Billingsley is 0-1, 6.89 in his last six starts.
-- Luebke is 0-3, 5.87 in his last three starts.

-- Simon is 0-2, 7.31 in his last three starts.
-- Morrow is 0-3, 9.74 in his last four starts. Wakefield is 0-4, 6.91 in seven tries for his 200th win.
-- Harrison is 1-1, 7.77 in his last four starts. Masterson is 1-2, 5.27 in his last four starts.
-- Pavano is 2-2, 5.96 in his last four starts. Chen has a 5.01 RA in his last five starts.
-- Burnett is 0-2, 11.00 in his last four starts. Furbush is 0-4, 6.75 in his last four starts.

Totals
-- Over is 18-9 in Pittsburgh's last 27 home games.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in Atlanta's last ten home games.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in Washington's last dozen road games.
-- Five of last seven Cincinnati games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Rogers starts stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Hamels starts stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Arizona road games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-3 in San Diego's last eleven road games.

-- Over is 11-4 in Baltimore's last fifteen home games.
-- Over is 9-3-1 in Wakefield's last thirteen starts.
-- Three of last four Masterson starts went over the total.
-- Six of Floyd's last seven starts went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Chen starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 9-3-1 in Angels' last thirteen road games.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in Seattle's last eleven home games.

Hot Teams
-- Cardinals are 12-5 in their last seventeen games.
-- Marlins won seven of their last nine games.
-- Nationals won three of their last four games.
-- Cubs won six of their last eight games.
-- Phillies won six of their last eight games.
-- Arizona won 17 of its last 20 games. Dodgers won 15 of last 20.

-- Tampa Bay won eight of its last nine games.
-- Blue Jays won four of their last five games.
-- Detroit won 12 of its last 13 games.
-- Oakland is 9-4 in its last 13 home games.
-- Bronx Bombers are 8-4 in their last twelve games.

Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost 20 of their last 29 home games.
-- Braves lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Mets lost four of their last five games.
-- Cincinnati lost 10 of its last 14 games.
-- Milwaukee lot five of its last six games. Rockies are 4-10 in their last 14 road games.
-- Astros lost seven of their last ten games.
-- San Diego lost 11 of its last 12 road games. Giants lost seven of their last eleven home games.

-- Orioles lost five of their last six home games.
-- Red Sox lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Indians lost five of their last seven games. Texas is 2-9 in game after its last eleven wins.
-- White Sox lost three of last four games, allowing 32 runs.
-- Royals lost five of their last seven home games. Minnesota lost eight of its last nine games.
-- Angels lost seven of their last ten road games.
-- Mariners lost nine of their last eleven games.

Umpires
-- StL-Pitt-- Home side won eight of last ten Fairchild games.
-- Fla-Atl-- Underdogs are 6-5 in last eleven Knight games.
-- Wsh-NY-- Five of last six Bucknor games went over the total.
-- Chi-Cin-- Under is 16-8-1 in Porter games this season.
-- Phil-Hst-- Favorites won last six Reynolds games.
-- Az-LA-- Over is 10-2 in last dozen Foster games.
-- SD-SF-- Home side won eight of last nine Bellino games.

-- TB-Blt-- Home team won seven of last eight Hallion games, with over 4-0-2 in his last six.
-- Det-Chi-- Six of last seven Everitt games stayed under the total.
-- LA-A's-- Under is 10-2-1 in last thirteen Cederstrom games.
-- NY-Sea-- Four of last five Timmons games went over the total.

**Udog** · 09-13-2011, 07:26 AM

MLB

Tuesday, September 13

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Pittsburgh's last 23 games

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 13 games when playing Boston
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:10 PM
FLORIDA vs. ATLANTA
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing at home against Florida

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

8:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland

8:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games at home

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
Minnesota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Kansas City's last 21 games when playing at home against Minnesota

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games when playing at home against Detroit

8:10 PM
COLORADO vs. MILWAUKEE
Colorado is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 16 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

10:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland
LA Angels are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home
Oakland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels

10:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Arizona is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games

10:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games

10:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Diego is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Francisco's last 10 games when playing San Diego
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego

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**Udog** · 09-13-2011, 07:30 AM

MLB

Tuesday, September 13

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Tuesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

Gavin Floyd, Chicago White Sox (12-10, 4.35 ERA)

We realize Justin Verlander and Ian Kennedy are climbing the hill Tuesday, but to be totally honest, we’re getting a little sick of talking about those guys – you know what they do. Instead, check out Gavin Floyd, who is 3-0 with a 3.61 ERA in his last six trips to the hill. He gave up just a single earned run over 5 2/3 innings to pace the Pale Hose to an 8-1 win over Cleveland last week.

Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies (14-7, 2.60 ERA)

Those shoulder concerns that kept Hamels out of the rotation for a few starts last month seem to be behind him. He is 1-0 over his last three starts, boasting a 2.45 ERA while striking out 16 batters over 21 innings. Hamels hasn’t allowed more than three runs in a starts since mid-July. The Phillies have a shot at clinching the division Monday, so beware the possible champagne hangover.

Slumping

Ryan Dempster, Chicago Cubs (10-11, 4.74 ERA)

Dempster was a rock in the Cubs’ rotation for much of the year, but even he’s faltering down the stretch of another lost season for Chicago. He hasn’t won a game since Aug. 11 even though he gave up more than three runs just once over those five starts. The Canadian gave up 10 hits in six innings during a no-decision against the Reds last week.

Brandon Morrow, Toronto Blue Jays (9-10, 5.12 ERA)

Morrow was pasted for eight runs and two dingers in 4 1/3 innings of work in last week’s loss 11-10 win over Boston, marking the third time he has allowed at least five earned runs over his last four starts. Some are speculating he’s tiring down the stretch, but he’s shooting those notions down.

“I feel good, I thought there was good life on my pitches,” he told reporters of his last start. “I watched every single pitch and I liked the pitch on six of the eight hits. I thought for the most part they were good pitches.”

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**Udog** · 09-13-2011, 07:32 AM

MLB

Tuesday, September 13

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Hot lines: Tuesday's best MLB bets
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Colorado Rockies at Milwaukee Brewers (-225, 8.5)

Now that the Brewers put an end to a five-game losing streak which cut into their lead in the NL Central, the road to the playoffs looks a little more inviting.

The Brewers open a two-game set against the Rockies Tuesday before playing Cincinnati, the Cubs, Florida and Pittsburgh – all sub-.500 teams.

“It’s not going to get more difficult, but regardless of who we’re playing, everyone is going to want to compete and play us tough,” Ryan Braun told the Brewers’ official website. “Whether you’re competing to try to get to the postseason or to ruin somebody else’s chances, it’s kind of a fun time of year for all the teams. We certainly expect everyone to give us their best effort.”

The Rockies should have their hands full with Zack Greinke, who is 10-0 with a 2.96 ERA at Miller Park and has allowed two or fewer runs in nine of his last 10 overall.

At this price, we'll look to the under.

Pick: Under

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals (-135, 9)

The Kansas City Royals know a thing or two about what life in the basement is like. They’ve finished in last place in the AL Central in seven of the last eight seasons.

But right now, the Twins are bringing up the rear and will need to take care of business against the Royals to avoid a last place finish. On Tuesday the Twins will play the first of five games against Kansas City before the end of the regular season.

Minnesota has lost eight of its last nine and is dealing with a number of injuries right now.

“Some young kids are learning on the job,” manager Ron Gardenhire told the Twins’ official website. “They have to figure out a way to get these things done themselves along with some of the veterans we have in there.”

The Twins have won seven of their last eight against the Royals, including their last four in K.C.

Pick: Twins

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**Udog** · 09-13-2011, 07:34 AM

MLB

Tuesday, September 13

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Rounding the bases: This week's best MLB 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: Detroit Tigers

THIS SEASON: 84-62
LAST WEEK: 6-0

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the White Sox for three, at the Athletics for four.

THE SKINNY: Perhaps the least respected team in playoff contention, consider this: The ho-hum Cleveland Indians thought so much of their chances to catch the Tigers in the AL Central, they went out and picked up Jim Thome for the stretch drive. Two weeks later? The Tigers are surging, they’ve beaten the Indians six straight times, and this so-called race is over.

The Tigers have the best pitcher in the AL -- Justin Verlander and his 22 wins -- a closer, Jose Valverde, with 43 saves, and there’s not a postseason team around that wants to face Miguel Cabrera (.329 average, 25 home runs, 96 RBIs, 97 runs through Sunday). The Tigers appear on a mission to finish September strong, and figure to give the league’s chalk playoff teams -- the Yankees and Red Sox -- a run for their money in October.

COLD TEAM: Boston Red Sox

THIS SEASON: 85-61
LAST WEEK: 1-6

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: Home to the Blue Jays for two, home to the Rays for four.

THE SKINNY: With the kind of leadership and experience sitting in the Boston clubhouse these days, it is surprising to see this type of slide as most postseason teams are simply taking September to fine-tune things.

And let’s face it, as close as Tampa Bay is in the wild-card race, 3.5 games out through Sunday, it’s hard to imagine the Red Sox not making the tournament. That said, they are losing value at a concerning clip.

Maybe a healthy homestand and a day off on Monday will help right the ship, but as for now, all of Red Sox Nation has to be in worry mode. The Red Sox mounted just 12 runs in four games vs. the Rays to end the week, and will take a 2-9 September record into Tuesday’s series opener with Toronto.

OVER TEAM: Washington Nationals

O/U THIS SEASON: 71-67-6
O/U LAST WEEK: 5-1

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Mets for four, home to the Marlins for three.

THE SKINNY: The Nationals have gone all-out to make the .500 mark this season, and while they probably won’t get there, they have become a nice, little over team along the way.

Headed into Monday’s action, Washington games had reached double digits in runs six times in September, and the last two weekend games vs. Houston totaled 22 runs.

Get it while the getting’s good in Washington, though. While the schedule is soft, and ripe for overs this week, next week will be a different animal. That’s because Philadelphia and Atlanta are on the docket, so watch out. That might be the end of this little run. But you still have some time to enjoy it.

UNDER TEAM: Pittsburgh Pirates

O/U THIS SEASON: 71-71-4
O/U LAST WEEK: 2-4

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: Home to the Cardinals for three, at the Dodgers for four.

THE SKINNY: The Pirates have slowly erased their great start, and with losses in bunches, they won’t even have much optimism at September’s end to carry over to spring training. But that’s not your problem. Coinciding with a flat-out awful stretch of baseball the last six weeks, has been a team that has cashed in an under or two along the way.

Headed into Monday’s series opener with St. Louis, the Pirates had scored three runs or less six times in September. Pittsburgh scored just five runs total in a three-game set with Florida over the weekend, and somehow didn’t get swept.

But there’s no off day for the Pirates until Sept. 22, and by the time they get there, they will have played 13 consecutive games. That should make for some tired hitters, and some more unders.

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**Udog** · 09-13-2011, 10:05 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, September 13

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ST LOUIS (79 - 68) at PITTSBURGH (67 - 80) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS CARPENTER (R) vs. JEFF KARSTENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 165-145 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 73-81 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 77-73 (-31.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 162-142 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 88-87 (-38.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 16-20 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CARPENTER is 14-18 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CARPENTER is 14-18 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CARPENTER is 6-11 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
CARPENTER is 5-12 (-16.8 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. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 68-80 (+3.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-10 (+14.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 37-36 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 434-417 (+48.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 297-315 (+41.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
KARSTENS is 10-4 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 85-142 (-28.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-7 (+3.2 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)

CHRIS CARPENTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CARPENTER is 12-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.64 and a WHIP of 1.020.
His team's record is 15-4 (+7.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-12. (-7.1 units)

JEFF KARSTENS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KARSTENS is 1-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.407.
His team's record is 2-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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FLORIDA (67 - 79) at ATLANTA (84 - 64) - 7:10 PM
BRAD HAND (L) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 67-79 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 11-21 (-11.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 67-97 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 84-64 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 101-57 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 84-64 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 483-447 (+50.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
FLORIDA is 11-7 (+13.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 38-33 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
FLORIDA is 20-15 (+9.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 99-92 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
FLORIDA is 58-45 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 39-32 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 30-22 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 54-34 (+22.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 77-69 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 305-323 (+55.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ATLANTA is 109-104 (-31.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 9-4 (+2.9 Units) against FLORIDA this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)

BRAD HAND vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAND is 0-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.55 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MINOR is 0-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (68 - 77) at NY METS (71 - 76) - 7:10 PM
CHIEN-MING WANG (R) vs. DILLON GEE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 19-46 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 29-40 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-42 (-16.0 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.
NY METS are 71-76 (+0.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 29-16 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 71-76 (+0.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 50-50 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 54-56 (+3.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 33-28 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
GEE is 15-9 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GEE is 15-9 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
GEE is 11-4 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 47-50 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 31-41 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 250-252 (-69.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 16-24 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 8-7 (-0.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

CHIEN-MING WANG vs. NY METS since 1997
WANG is 2-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.26 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

DILLON GEE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GEE is 3-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.025.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (65 - 82) at CINCINNATI (71 - 76) - 7:10 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-83 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 350-389 (-92.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 6-16 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 64-85 (-30.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-83 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 869-924 (-157.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-40 (-14.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 66-74 (-24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 85-61 (+16.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 42-32 (+6.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-13 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 72-76 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 70-75 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 55-57 (-9.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 36-37 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 8-7 (-0.6 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DEMPSTER is 7-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 10-7 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.5 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LEAKE is 3-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (94 - 50) at HOUSTON (50 - 97) - 8:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 45-45 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 94-50 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 93-65 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 92-49 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-34 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-9 (+17.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-12 (+19.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 50-98 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 27-45 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 48-97 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 38-66 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 16-33 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 22-52 (-21.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HAPP is 5-20 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAPP is 5-20 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAPP is 3-16 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HAPP is 11-24 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAPP is 1-12 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 (+1.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAMELS is 3-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.185.
His team's record is 5-3 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+1.0 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HAPP is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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COLORADO (69 - 77) at MILWAUKEE (86 - 62) - 8:10 PM
ESMIL ROGERS (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 69-78 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 62-92 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 69-78 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 100-107 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 46-59 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 30-38 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 25-36 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 8-20 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 87-62 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 51-26 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-22 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-8 (+19.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 87-62 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 58-42 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 71-44 (+22.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-13 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 51-22 (+23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-7 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
GREINKE is 12-0 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 12-0 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 28-12 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-2 (+3.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

ESMIL ROGERS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ROGERS is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
GREINKE is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.91 and a WHIP of 1.547.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.3 units)

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ARIZONA (86 - 62) at LA DODGERS (72 - 74) - 10:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 43-32 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
ARIZONA is 87-63 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 41-35 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 15-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
ARIZONA is 38-24 (+15.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 87-63 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 67-44 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 64-43 (+25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 54-33 (+22.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 51-29 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 32-12 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
KENNEDY is 22-8 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 11-3 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 12-1 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 22-8 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 18-6 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 155-156 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 155-156 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 14-22 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 7-15 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 38-57 (-18.7 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.
BILLINGSLEY is 19-29 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BILLINGSLEY is 9-19 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-5 (+2.9 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
KENNEDY is 3-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.44 and a WHIP of 1.192.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 9-7 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.290.
His team's record is 13-9 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-9. (+0.7 units)

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SAN DIEGO (63 - 85) at SAN FRANCISCO (77 - 70) - 10:15 PM
CORY LUEBKE (L) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 63-86 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-60 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 21-41 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 63-86 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-65 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 181-145 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 180-143 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 126-93 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 193-117 (+47.8 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 78-81 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 25-25 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-21 (-12.1 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
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-6 (+1.8 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
12 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.7 Units)

CORY LUEBKE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LUEBKE is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 0.846.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

MATT CAIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAIN is 5-11 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of 1.205.
His team's record is 8-19 (-14.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-14. (-5.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (82 - 64) at BALTIMORE (58 - 88) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. ALFREDO SIMON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 82-64 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 42-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 40-31 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 18-11 (+8.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 18-8 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-28 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-16 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 46-21 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PRICE is 10-2 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 13-3 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 58-89 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 207-290 (-86.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 49-80 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 38-63 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 297-416 (-112.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 29-56 (-21.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 165-294 (-109.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 22-57 (-29.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-9 (+0.8 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PRICE is 4-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 1.147.
His team's record is 6-2 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.2 units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SIMON is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.39 and a WHIP of 1.421.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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TORONTO (74 - 73) at BOSTON (85 - 61) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON MORROW (R) vs. TIM WAKEFIELD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 62-24 (+30.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BOSTON is 41-23 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 74-73 (+1.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 36-37 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TORONTO is 21-10 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 34-33 (+6.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TORONTO is 51-41 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 126-110 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 81-84 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MORROW is 19-10 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 2-9 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
WAKEFIELD is 33-43 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-7 (-0.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

BRANDON MORROW vs. BOSTON since 1997
MORROW is 1-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 12.08 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-0. (+6.2 units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. TORONTO since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 16-11 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 22-17 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-23. (-10.7 units)

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CLEVELAND (72 - 72) at TEXAS (83 - 64) - 8:05 PM
JUSTIN MASTERSON (R) vs. MATT HARRISON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 19-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 this season.
TEXAS is 62-41 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 74-72 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 71-69 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 58-45 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 6-1 (+4.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
MASTERSON is 0-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.63 and a WHIP of 1.812.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

MATT HARRISON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HARRISON is 0-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.406.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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DETROIT (85 - 62) at CHI WHITE SOX (73 - 73) - 8:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 71-67 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 86-62 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 41-33 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 45-21 (+19.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 80-60 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 50-34 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
VERLANDER is 24-8 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 14-1 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 43-18 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-40 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-72 (-24.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-40 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-28 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-27 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 11-5 (+5.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.4 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 11-10 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 12-12 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-11. (+0.4 units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. DETROIT since 1997
FLOYD is 6-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.407.
His team's record is 11-5 (+8.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.8 units)

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MINNESOTA (59 - 87) at KANSAS CITY (62 - 86) - 8:10 PM
CARL PAVANO (R) vs. BRUCE CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 59-88 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 57-83 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-56 (-20.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-24 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-30 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CHEN is 13-8 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 8-2 (+7.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 8-2 (+7.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 23-20 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 45-24 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 70-61 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 120-86 (+25.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PAVANO is 148-126 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 75-48 (+28.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 27-18 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 16-9 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 229-339 (-98.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 41-62 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 48-79 (-22.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 8-5 (+3.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

CARL PAVANO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PAVANO is 8-6 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.75 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 9-6 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-4. (+5.6 units)

BRUCE CHEN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CHEN is 1-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.83 and a WHIP of 1.863.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (80 - 67) at OAKLAND (67 - 80) - 10:05 PM
JEROME WILLIAMS (R) vs. GUILLERMO MOSCOSO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 8-17 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 106-112 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 617-608 (+65.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 510-502 (+64.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 39-28 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 66-47 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 67-82 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 62-78 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 39-52 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 43-55 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 9-5 (+5.2 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WILLIAMS is 2-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

GUILLERMO MOSCOSO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MOSCOSO is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (89 - 57) at SEATTLE (61 - 86) - 10:10 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. CHARLIE FURBUSH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 50-46 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BURNETT is 13-16 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 66-96 (-37.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 24-33 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 7-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 13-21 (-19.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 89-57 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 31-10 (+21.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 83-51 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 32-14 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 61-87 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 69-85 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 61-81 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 90-127 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 33-52 (-17.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 10-26 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
SEATTLE is 27-49 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SEATTLE is 11-30 (-16.3 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
NY YANKEES is 4-3 (+0.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BURNETT is 2-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)

CHARLIE FURBUSH vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 09-13-2011, 10:40 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, September 13

National League

ST LOUIS at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
CARPENTER: 2-11 TSR as favorite of -150 or more
KARSTENS: 9-2 TSR as underdog of +125 or more

FLORIDA at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET
HAND: FLA 11-7 as a road underdog of +175 to +200
MINOR: ATL 26-16 Under when the total is 8 to 8.5

WASHINGTON at NY METS, 7:10 PM ET
WANG: WASH 17-7 Away off one run win
GEE: NYM 16-24 at home off loss

CHICAGO CUBS at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
DEMPSTER: CUBS 7-1 Away off division win as underdog of +130 or higher
LEAKE: CIN 3-10 revenging a loss as a home favorite of -150 or higher

PHILADELPHIA at HOUSTON, 8:05 PM ET
HAMELS: PHI 30-9 vs. lefties
HAPP: 1-12 TSR vs. team w/ winning record

COLORADO at MILWAUKEE, 8:10 PM ET
ROGERS: COL 17-36 as underdog
GREINKE: MIL 29-4 as home favorite of -150 or more

ARIZONA at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
KENNEDY: 12-1 TSR vs. division
BILLINGSLEY: LAD 14-22 at home off loss

SAN DIEGO at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
LUEBKE: SD 32-65 in night games
CAIN: SF 15-5 Under at home off BB wins

American League

TAMPA BAY at BALTIMORE, 7:05 PM ET
PRICE: 10-2 TSR in division road games
SIMON: BAL 29-56 when the total is 8 to 8.5

TORONTO at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
MORROW: TOR 15-6 Over on Tuesday
WAKEFIELD: BOS 2-9 in September

CLEVELAND at TEXAS, 8:05 PM ET
MASTERSON: 11-2 Under off team win
HARRISON: TEX 19-5 as a home favorite of -150 to -175

DETROIT at CHI WHITE SOX, 8:10 PM ET
VERLANDER: 12-0 TSR as road favorite of -125 or more
FLOYD: WHITE SOX 4-12 at home off BB losses

MINNESOTA at KANSAS CITY, 8:10 PM ET
PAVANO: 14-8 TSR as a road underdog of +125 to +175
CHEN: KC 5-22 off 7+ road games

LA ANGELS at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
WILLIAMS: LAA 23-11 Over as road dog
MOSCOSO: OAK 41-19 Over 2nd half of season

NY YANKEES at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
BURNETT: 2-6 TSR as a favorite of -175 to -250
FURBUSH: SEA 5-1 Over vs. Yankees

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**Udog** · 09-13-2011, 11:09 AM

NFL odds: Week 2 opening line report

NFL Week 2 is the most interesting week for oddsmaking and handicapping.

We’ve finally seen games that count, but they comprise such a small sample.

Are the Chiefs that bad? Are the Ravens that good?

Where was the Falcons’ explosiveness? Did Cam Newton prove something with 422 passing yards?

How bettors and oddsmakers answer dozens of questions posed by Week 1 will be critical in Week 2.

“Week 2 is often the best of the season for us, because we see such extreme shifts based on extreme performances,” Las Vegas handicapper Dave Malinksky told ***********. “And this season is no exception, with the oddsmakers having to alter their thinking on so many teams, trying to keep the public money balanced as folks look for those emerging “Play On” and “Play Against” teams.

“Remember that the rule of thumb for the betting public tends to be, ‘Accept Week 1 as gospel’ rather than aberrations.”

Malinsky believes oddsmakers downgraded Atlanta and Kansas City too much, noting the Chiefs did not go hard in the preseason and that may have played a role in Buffalo blowing them out. He thinks the Colts might not have been downgraded enough.

“Meanwhile, the Lions have quickly become darlings, which is pushing this week’s line too far,” Malinsky said, referring to Detroit laying a touchdown or more at home against K.C. “And [oddsmakers] will have to be careful about giving the Texans too much credit for KO’ing a Colts team that did not put up much of a fight.”

Pete Korner, founder of The Sports Club oddsmaking service, told *********** his team faced difficult decisions for Week 2 “because the performances in Week 1 didn’t match the quality of the teams…More data means you can tell whether one game was a fluke or the start of something.”

For example, Atlanta looked horrible in losing 30-12 at Chicago.

“We sent out Atlanta -1 [vs. Philly] and now it’s Philly favored from 1 to 2.5,” Korner said, acknowledging it was a bad line. “It’s a very tough game between two very good teams, but Atlanta showed so poorly. I think Atlanta comes through big time. I would not be surprised if it comes back to a pick ‘em.”

Cleveland-Indy was another hard line to set. The Sports Club suggested clients open it at Browns -2.

“It just looks fluky,” Korner said, noting each team’s pedigree and recent history. “But I said, ‘If I’m going to be wrong, I’m not going to be wrong on the Indy side, because they had an awful preseason, awful first game. I’ll take my chances if it gets bet over to Indy.”

Offshores agreed. They opened it at Cleveland -3, and it’s been bet down only to 2.5.

The Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook is a case study in Week 1’s impact, because the Hilton releases NFL lines a week ahead of time. Week 2 lines went up a week ago.

The Redskins were laying 2.5 against Arizona a week ago but now are laying 4.5. That’s a direct result of how they looked in their 28-14 handling of the Giants.

“Rex Grossman looked very comfortable, and they played with a lot of confidence, energy and enthusiasm,” SuperBook manager Jay Kornegay told ***********. “The key is how good Grossman looked. Of course, he can change colors at any times.”

The Jets were laying 8.5 against Jacksonville a week ago. Now they’re laying 10. And the Jets didn’t have an impressive debut.

“They were very fortunate” to beat the Cowboys,” Kornegay said. “It’s just that the popularity of the Jets is a little stronger than usual. And we don’t expect the Jets to look that bad again.”

In general, Kornegay said, he tries to make slight adjustments rather than knee-jerk reactions.

Biggest spreads of the week: Green Bay at Carolina (10.5, 46), Seattle at Pittsburgh (-13, 38.5)

Korner listed the Packers as 13-point favorites despite Newton’s heroics. Books opened lower, but Korner believes that will rise.

“Newton’s going to be facing a far different defense, and I don’t want to be stuck with the responsibility of giving out too short a number on Green Bay – they can score on anyone,” Korner said. “We’re telling [sportsbooks], even if we’re not right, stay higher. Make everyone bet Carolina. Because gameday it will all be on Green Bay.”

No one is selling the Steelers after one bad outing. All power rankings still have them near the top.

“We know Seattle is not going to be a force, and Pittsburgh is going to bounce back, but how much?” Korner said.

If that spread hits 14, however, underdog players will be tempted.

Smallest spread of the week: Dallas at San Francisco (3, 42)

This is one of a number of small spreads, including the Cleveland-Indy and Philly-Atlanta games discussed earlier.

Korner actually released Dallas-San Fran as a pick 'em.

"The Cowboys just blew Sunday night's game and San Francisco looked very good, but we know there is a difference in talent and Dallas probably should be favored," Korner said. "But because of [Week 1] we shaded it down."

Still, most books opened the Niners as slight favorites.

Biggest total of the week: San Diego at New England (-7, 51)

There are no doubts about either offense, plus the Chargers just lost top defensive end Luis Castillo to a broken tibia.

Malinsky expects this total to rise. And he offered that opinion before New England ripped Miami for 500-plus passing yards in a 38-24 win.

“They have already been willing to go to 50 on the Philadelphia-Atlanta matchup,” he said. “That would tell us that a 52 might even be in play for this one.”

**Udog** · 09-13-2011, 11:10 AM

NFL Week 1 injury report: Bradford, S-Jax, Tolbert

St. Louis Rams

The St. Louis Rams received mixed news on the injury front Monday, with running back Steven Jackson expected to sit out next week and wide receiver Danny Amendola expected to return much earlier than expected.

Jackson suffered a right quadriceps strain early in Sunday's 31-13 home loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said Jackson, who ran for a 47-yard touchdown on their first play from scrimmage, probably will not play in Monday's game against the New York Giants.

Cadillac Williams will start in Jackson's place. He had 91 yards rushing and 49 yards receiving Sunday.

Quarterback Sam Bradford was listed as day-to-day by Spagnuolo with a contusion or bruise on his right finger.

Amendola, who suffered a dislocated left elbow and was feared possibly lost for the season, will not have to undergo surgery, Spagnuolo said.That could mean Amendola, the team's leading receiver with 85 catches last season, could be back sometime next month.

Right tackle Jason Smith, the second overall pick in the 2009 draft, also is listed as day-to-day with a sprained ankle.

The news was not as good for cornerback Ron Bartell, who could miss the rest of the season with a neck injury.

San Diego Chargers

San Diego Chargers running back Mike Tolbert will undergo an MRI on Monday after suffering a leg injury in Sunday's win over Minnesota.

Tolbert was the star of the show in the 24-17 triumph, rushing for a touchdown and catching two passes for scores.He appeared fine after the game, but the Chargers are taking no chances. Tolbert finished with 12 rushes for 35 yards and nine catches for 58 yards.

Meanwhile, kicker Nate Kaeding is done for the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.

Kaeding was hurt while trying to make a tackle on Percy Harvin's 103-yard opening kickoff return Sunday. The Chargers will have tryouts to find a replacement. Punter Mike Scifres assumed all kicking duties Sunday.

Kaeding has been among the league's best kickers since he was drafted by the Chargers in 2004. He has converted 86.5 percent (173-for-200) of his field goal attempts in his seven seasons.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City chiefs safety Eric Berry has been lost for the season with a torn ACL.Berry was injured early in Sunday's 41-7 home loss to the Buffalo Bills.

The No. 5 overall pick in the 2010 draft, Berry had a strong rookie season with the Chiefs, registering 92 tackles, four interceptions and two sacks.

Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason has been lost for the season with a torn Achilles' tendon.

Beason, who had never missed a game in his first four seasons, was injured in the second half of Sunday's loss at Arizona. He did not practice or play in the preseason and underwent a minor surgical procedure on his Achilles' tendon on Aug. 23.

A first-round draft pick in 2007, Beason has amassed at least 120 tackles in each of his four seasons.

New York Giants

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks underwent further evaluation on his ailing knee Monday.

X-rays on Nicks came back negative, and a team source told the Newark Star-Ledger that the wideout is dealing with a "bone bruise at worst." Nicks had a huge opening game with seven receptions for 122 yards in Sunday's 28-14 loss at Washington.

He had a breakout season in 2010, hauling in 79 catches for 1,052 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee will be sidelined for a few weeks due to a hamstring injury suffering in Sunday's 41-7 romp at Kansas City.

McGee has been plagued by injuries the past two seasons. A fourth-round draft pick in 2003, he has 17 career interceptions. Rookie Aaron Williams played in place of McGee on Sunday and will likely start against Oakland on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Willie Colon is likely done for the season due to a torn triceps. Colon's agent, Joe Linta, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that his client will undergo surgery Tuesday morning.

Colon missed the entire 2010 season after suffering an Achilles' tendon injury the previous summer. The Steelers signed him to a five-year contract worth $29 million in July.

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