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**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 09:04 AM

Sunday’s betting tips: SF closer Wilson out for season?

Weather to watch

Cleveland Indians at Kansas City Royals – 26 mph winds are expected to be blowing out to left-center field.

Who’s hot

NBA: Chicago has covered in 10 of its last 14 road games.

NBA: New York is 19-7 against the spread in its last 26 home games.

NHL: Los Angeles has won 11 of its last 16.

NHL: New Jersey has won seven in a row.

MLB: Milwaukee is 8-2 in Chris Narveson’s last 10 starts.

Who’s not

NBA: Miami is 1-4 against the spread in its last five road games.

NBA: The under is 1-7 in Detroit’s last eight.

NHL: Vancouver has won just two of its last seven road games.

NHL: Florida has one win in its last seven.

MLB: Pittsburgh has lost each of Kevin Correia’s last five starts.

Key stat

1 – Manchester United has just one Premier League loss in 2012 – Wednesday’s shocking 1-0 defeat at the hands of Wigan. United tops the league table with 79 points but is now just two points clear of Manchester City. The Red Devils are set as -500 favorites at home to Aston Villa (+1150) Sunday. The draw is priced at +460.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks - Sedin skated on his own for an hour Friday, but remains out indefinitely with a concussion. Word out of Vancouver Saturday was that he won’t be available during the team’s series with Los Angeles. Sedin led Vancouver with 30 goals before being elbowed by Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith on March 21. Keith was suspended five games for the hit. Down 2-0 to the Kings, the Canucks are set as +100 underdogs for Game 3 in L.A.

Game of the day

Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers (N/A)

Notable quotable

"It's making hard work out of sex." – Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle on his team having a difficult time closing out leads lately. The Mavs had a 24-point in its win over Portland before allowing the Trail Blazers to cover as 3.5-point underdogs on Friday. Dallas covered in its win at Golden State on Thursday, but just barely after leading by 19.

Notes and tips

San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson is likely headed for surgery on his right elbow after an MRI revealed structural damage and an issue with the ligament Friday. If he does have the procedure, it could spell the end of his season. Manager Bruce Bochy and athletic trainer Dave Groeschner said Saturday the club will seek at least one other opinion from renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews. "It doesn't look very good right now." Bochy said. "Likely he's looking at surgery." The 30-year-old Wilson lead the bigs with 48 saves in 2010 and has already had one Tommy John surgery during his college days.

Golden State Warriors forward David Lee has been ruled out indefinitely due to a groin injury. Lee underwent an MRI exam on Friday that revealed the severity of the injury and was shut down until he is fully healed. With only eight games remaining, Lee's season could be over. Lee, who will turn 29 on April 29, is averaging 20.1 points and 9.6 rebounds for Golden State, which has been eliminated from postseason contention.

New York Mets third baseman David Wright returned to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies and crushed a home run in his first trip to the plate. Wright finished with three hits in a 5-0 win after he missed three games with a broken right pinkie finger. Before the injury he was hitting .583.

Toronto Raptors point guard Jose Calderon will miss his second straight game Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. Calderon also did not play in Friday's game as a precautionary reason to allow his stitched-up eye to heal. He was hurt in Wednesday's loss to New Jersey when he was elbowed in the face. Calderon is averaging 10.5 points and 8.8 assists this season. The Raptors are set as 9.5-point underdogs.

**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 09:05 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

-- Giants' closer Brian Wilson has damaged elbow, may need surgery to fix it. Very bad news for San Francisco.

-- Hornets' owner Tom Benson wants to bring the Jazz nickname back to New Orleans; not sure how much they'll like that in Utah.

-- Rumor mill has Richard Pitino replacing Isiah Thomas as coach down at Florida International; now thats worlds colliding.

-- Todd Helton hit a dramatic walk-off HR in the rain as Colorado beat the Diamondbacks, x-x. First walk-off homer for Helton since 2009.

-- Brian Bickell scored GW goal 10:36 into OT, after the Blackhawks tied the game with 0:05.5 left, as Chicago evened their series vs Phoenix 1-1. The NHL playoffs are freakin' awesome.

-- As an A's fan since 1965, I have such mixed feelings about Moneyball; now thats it on Starz, it'll be on my TV every night. Still trying to decide if thats a good thing or a bad thing.

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday..........

13) Dwyane Wade's career earnings, just in the NBA, not counting his many endorsements: $85,466.666: he could use extra cash from the Olympics.

12) Would it be legal for Saint/Hornets' owner Tom Benson to offer his QB Drew Brees a small ownership stake in the NBA team, as part of his next contract with the Saints?

11) Penguins outscored Philadelphia 6-1 in first period of Games 1-2 in this year's NHL playoffs, but managed to lose both games. Unusual.

10) Former NFL LB Teddy Bruschi, who does good work on ESPN and has also recovered from a stroke, is running in the Boston Marathon Monday.

9) Lost in the Bobby Petrino debasco down in Arkansas is fact that Paul Petrino is Arkansas' new offensive coordinator, and he hasn't been fired. Will be tough working under his brother's dark cloud all season.

8) Angels have used seven different lineups in their first eight games. Not sure if that indicates their depth, or their inability to settle on a 3B.

7) UConn's Alex Oriahki is transferring from Storrs to Missouri, and I'm thinking he can play right away. Good for Frank Haith.

6) David Wright is playing with a broken pinky; he hit first pitch he saw Saturday for a homer. Mets are off to an excellent 6-2 start.

5) Mississippi State charged $25 for its spring football game, but that also included a ticket to a Sugarland concert-- I'm assuming they're a popular southern band, seeing as I've never heard of them. Missouri charged $3 for its game; would love to know how that figure got decided upon.

4) This week, a 23-year old guy in North Carolina got a hole-in-one on par 4, 373 yard hole. He still shot 86. Longest recognized ace was a 448-yard hole out on Maui. My longest recorded ace came through a windmill, so I've got that going for me.

3) Someone has to explain to me how Tim McCarver is getting inducted into the Hall of Fame as an announcer; its like putting Matt Stairs in as a player, just because he stuck around for a long time. McCarver is no longer good and hasn't been good for several years.

2) So ex-Padre Aaron Harang got beat by his old team Sunday, then comes out Friday night, again against San Diego, gives up a leadoff single, before striking out next nine Padres in a row, then he gave up a home run. Weird.

Tom Seaver holds the record with 10 consecutive strikeouts; Jim Deshaies (8) holds the record for most K's at the start of a game.

1) Why are the fine folks at SMU interviewing Larry Brown? Brown's age isn't a factor, since he would leave the job before he got too much older, anyway. You're offering $2M a year; go hire someone really good.

**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 09:08 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, April 15

Predators @ Red Wings-- Teams split pair of games in Music City, with team that led after first period going into shell in last two periods and then hanging on. Detroit lost five of last eight games. three of last four at home. Nashville won five of last seven games, allowing total of five goals in the wins. Teams split eight games in this year's season series, with Predators winning four of last seven games in Motor City. Nashville was 0-12 on power play in first two games, Red Wings 2-10.

Penguins @ Flyers-- Pittsburgh outscored Flyers 6-1 in first period in first two games, still lost both, as Flyers are now 6-2 vs Pens this season; not often an NHL team scored five goals in a home playoff games and loses, but Penguins allowed eight goals on 31 shots and head east down 2-0. Philly is 2-3 with man advantage in series, Pittsburgh 2-7. Flyers won nine of last 11 games overall, have six third period goals in Games 1-2, but are 3-4 vs Pittsburgh in last seven series games in this building.

Devils @ Panthers-- New Jersey came out and dominated first period in Game 1, outshooting hosts 26-6, outscoring them 3-0, handing Florida its ninth loss in last 11 games- this is Panthers' first playoff appearance in 12 years- it showed. New Jersey is 21-13 in Miami, 3-1 in last four; over last three years, Devils are now 7-6 overall when facing Florida. There were only 40 faceoffs in Game 1, so lot less stoppages than in most games (next lowest Game 1 had 58). Panthers split last six games in Jersey, but they need win here to show they belong.

Canucks @ Kings-- LA hasn't won playoff series since 2001; they're 1-5 in first round series since losing in '93 Finals, but they head home up 2-0 and are 7-2 in last nine games at Staples. Vancouver won the Presidents' Cup last two years, but now has immense pressure on it, losing first two games at home (both 4-2), as both games went over total (under was 7-0-1 in previous eight games in series). Canucks are 0-10 on power play in series; Los Angeles 3-12. Vancouver lost five of its last seven road games overall.

NHL

Sunday, April 15

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12:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. DETROIT
Nashville is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home

3:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. FLORIDA
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Florida is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. LOS ANGELES
Vancouver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games on the road
Los Angeles is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Los Angeles is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games

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NHL

Sunday, April 15

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NHL Playoffs on NBC: What bettors need to know
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Nashville Predators at Detroit Red Wings (-149, 5)

Series: Tied 1-1

This series got a little chippy, and certainly gained an edge, during Game 2, when Nashville defenseman Shea Weber and Detroit forward Todd Bertuzzi dropped the gloves. So, now that we know there’s a genuine hate on both sides, we should have a dandy Game 3.

Under the radar, as always

Detroit didn't get the kind of start it wanted in Nashville, but the Game 2 win was just what the doctor ordered, and it was typical Detroit. The Red Wings have stars, but the fabric and the culture of Hockeytown truly lies in the unsung players that have dotted Red Wings rosters for the last 20 years.

And this year’s team has plenty of them. In Game 2, two of them stepped up as center Cory Emmerton, who had just six goals and 10 points this season, and defenseman Ian White, who had seven and 32, each scored in the 3-2 road victory. White had just 13:07 time on the ice, but also posted two blocks and two hits.

Pressure on Pekka

Through two games, Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne is right about where he should be - numbers wise. The standout, who posted a 2.39 GAA in the regular season, has made 49 saves and allowed five goals.

But will it be enough? Rinne is now walking into enemy territory and, though the Predators are slowly building up a playoff backbone, there’s still a long way to go, top to bottom.

The biggest cause for concern should be Game 2. In Game 1, he saw plenty of rubber, and made 35 saves. But Friday, he made just 14 stops and looked shaky at times. Hockey bettors will truly see what he’s made of in Detroit these next two games.

Valtteri the victor

The postseason, as any hockey fan will tell you, is a war of attrition, and it's not just the flash-and-dash goal scorers who lead the way. It's the grit and grind, as well, and those who fight through the fatigue who succeed.

Detroit center Valtteri Filppula has plenty of skill and is far from a mucker or grinder. But in Game 2, he played the kind of game befit of the latter.

He posted three shots and four blocks and even picked up a two-minte minor, all in a 26-shift effort that spanned 18:38 of ice time. It’s the kind of effort that will resonate with head coach Mike Babcock, and so you can expect the same kind of playing time in Game 3.

History

The Red Wings have won four of their last five Sunday games, and have won 19 of their last 26 first-round playoff contests. These two teams have gone 0-3-3 over/under in their last six meetings.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers (+106, 6)

Series: Flyers lead 2-0

Perhaps a change of scenery and a chance to get out of town, will help jumpstart the slumping Penguins, who just can’t seem to come up with the defensive plan to hold leads and stop the Flyers. Pittsburgh’s Dan Bylsma has been outcoached severely by Philadelphia’s Peter Laviolette, but opportunity knocks in Game 3.

He’s off the Marc

The numbers were so good in the regular season, it was hard for anyone to see this slide coming. Marc-Andre Fleury went 42-17-4 with three shutouts and a 2.36 GAA. He had already been to two Stanley Cup Finals, and won one of them.

But something's off right now and the Penguins simply have no answers. Fleury has allowed 11 goals in two home games and has stopped just 45 shots. The Flyers can come at you in waves and they get offense from all four of their lines, so Fleury can never truly relax out there, and it's showing.

He has a .804 save percentage and if you combine the regular season and postseason overall, the Penguins have now lost six of eight to Philadelphia.

Clutch Claude

Claude Giroux, the Flyers' best player, didn't get much hype leading up to the series, because, quite frankly, he's not Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin. But the forward nearly reached 100 points this regular season (93) and simply had a game for the ages Friday night.

In 31 shifts, covering 22:30 of ice time, he had three goals, six points and was a plus-4. He threw 10 shots on net and walked away with .517 faceoff percentage. Not bad.

Giroux won't win the award, but will get some mention for the Hart Trophy this year for his regular-season work. But so far, his postseason work has been even better.

Tracking Sid

Clearly, Crosby won't sit down this weekend and tell you that he's playing well or that he's on top of his game. With his team facing a 0-2 hole, there are bigger, clubwide problems for him to focus on.

Crosby is producing for the Penguins in this series. In two games, he has two goals and four points. There's plenty of work ahead though. He definitely needs more shots on net - he has just four in seven periods - and as always, his toughness quotient remains a question mark.

One thing is for sure: His stamina is back. He had 24 shifts Friday night, covering 20:34 of ice time in the 8-5 loss.

History

Think over. Both teams can fly up and down this ice and in two games, they have combined for 19 goals. The over is 3-0-1 in the last four installments of this rivalry. Dating back to March 18, the Penguins have lost four of the last five to the Flyers.

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NHL

Sunday, April 15

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Ice picks: Sunday's best NHL bets
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Nashville Predators at Detroit Red Wings (-150, 5)

The Detroit Red Wings got just what they wanted in the first two games of their Western Conference quarterfinal series with the Nashville Predators – a split on the road. The Red Wings did it the hard way, rebounding to win Game 2 in Nashville after dropping the opener to seize home-ice advantage in the series.

The Predators will have to find a way to win in Detroit, something they have done only 11 times in the last 40 meetings (11-27-2) in the Motor City.

Nashville could not recover from falling into an early 2-0 hole Friday, and one of the main reasons was the ineptitude of its power play. The Predators ranked No. 1 in the league with the man advantage during the regular season, but they were 0 for 6 Friday and have been stymied on 12 power-play chances in the series.

Nashville played an overall better game Friday, limiting the Red Wings to only 17 shots – the second-fewest allowed in franchise postseason history.

The Predators also outshot Detroit for only the second time in 14 postseason meetings between the teams, but Pekka Rinne surrendered three goals on the first 10 shots.

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 09:09 AM

MLB

Sunday, April 15

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1:07 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TORONTO
Baltimore is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore

1:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. MIAMI
Houston is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games

1:35 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 10 of NY Mets's last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 12 games when playing NY Mets

1:35 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ATLANTA
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

1:35 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games at home

1:35 PM
CINCINNATI vs. WASHINGTON
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

2:10 PM
TEXAS vs. MINNESOTA
Texas is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home

2:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland

2:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Detroit

2:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home

3:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Arizona's last 12 games on the road
Arizona is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

4:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
San Francisco is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Pittsburgh

4:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland's last 9 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing Oakland

4:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels

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**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 09:11 AM

MLB

Sunday, April 15

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Sunday Night Baseball: Angels at Yankees
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Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees (-175, 10)

A game after getting blanked 5-0, the Angels returned fire with a 7-1 win in Game 2 Saturday. Los Angeles hit three home runs, including a three-run shot from Howard Kendrick, to snap a three-game losing skid. After scoring a total of 22 runs during their four-game winning streak, the Yankees offense managed only one run on six hits while leaving 10 runners on base.

Albert Pujols, who entered the weekend hitting just .222, went 2-for-5 with an RBI double Saturday. He’s gone 32 at-bats without a home run, his longest drought to start a season. Derek Jeter was the best bat for New York, recording two hits to give him 3,101 on his career. He’s hitting .361 with one home run and three RBIs to start the season.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ESPN

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Jerome Williams (2011: 4-0, 3.68 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Ivan Nova (1-0, 2.57 ERA)

Williams was slowed by a hamstring injury in the spring but made two rehab starts with Class-A Inland Empire after a stint on the 15-day disabled list. He is making his Yankee Stadium debut under the Sunday night spotlight. Williams was undefeated in six starts for the Halos last August.

Nova picked up where he left off last season, giving up only two runs on 10 hits with seven strikeouts through seven innings in his first start of 2012. The right-hander was a pleasant surprise for the Yankees, winning 16 games last year. He’s 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA in 12 career innings versus Los Angeles.

TRENDS:

- New York has won eight of Nova's last 10 starts.
- The under has cashed in four of New York's last five.
- Los Angeles has won Jerome Williams' last five trips to the hill.

WALK-OFFS:

1. Sunday is Jackie Robinson Day across the majors, with every player wearing Robinson’s retired No. 42, except for Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, who is the only player – and the last player – to wear No. 42.

2. The Angels return home for a four-game set with Oakland starting Monday. The Yankees welcome Minnesota for four games, beginning Monday, before traveling to rival Boston.

3. Jeter, with 3,101 career hits, is just eight hits behind Dave Winfield for 32nd on the all-time MLB hits list.

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MLB

Sunday, April 15

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Hot lines: Sunday's best MLB bets
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Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins (-175, 8.5)

Contract negotiations between Josh Hamilton’s agent and the Texas Rangers are ongoing and that’s about all the slugger wants to know about it.

"It's good that I don't know all the details," Hamilton told reporters earlier this week. "It keeps me from being weird around front office people, too, if I really don't know what's going on until it gets very serious. I don't think it's at that point. I think they want to get an idea, each side, and feel things out. We've expressed what we'd like to do contract-wise."

The contract talk certainly doesn’t seem to be bothering Hamilton. He had three hits and was a triple away from the cycle in Saturday’s 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, swatting his third homer of the season in the third inning.

Hamilton is now hitting a team-best .378 early this season and the 13 hits the Rangers banged out Saturday was just what the offense needed.

Pick: Over

Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals (-115, 8)

Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips is itching to get back in the lineup to help the team’s scuffling offense. He might get his wish Sunday.

Phillips felt his left hamstring was good to go for Saturday’s game, but manager Dusty Baker decided to hold him out another day.

"Seeing the way we're playing and with me on the bench, I feel like I need to go in there," Phillips told MLB.com. "I'm not 100 percent, but I can play. I can go out there and perform, regardless of the fact. No one on the team is 100 percent. I could go out there, play, and be comfortable.”

The Reds definitely need a spark. They were averaging just 2.75 runs per game heading into Saturday’s game, ranking 29th in the bigs and then managed only two hits in a 4-1 loss.

Phillips will give them a boost as they try to avoid the series sweep.

Pick: Reds

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**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 09:12 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, April 15

Early Game

Hot Teams
-- New York won/covered all nine home games under Woodson.

Cold Teams
-- Miami lost four of its last five road games.

Wear-and-Tear
-- Heat: 3rd game/4 days. Knicks: 4th game/6 days.

Totals
-- Five of last six Miami games stayed under the total.

Back-to-Back
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**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 09:13 AM

NBA

Sunday, April 15

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
MIAMI vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New York's last 15 games

3:30 PM
DALLAS vs. LA LAKERS
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Dallas's last 19 games
Dallas is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
LA Lakers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games when playing at home against Dallas
LA Lakers are 19-6 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Dallas

6:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. DETROIT
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 16-2-1 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

6:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. SACRAMENTO
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Sacramento is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Portland

6:00 PM
TORONTO vs. ATLANTA
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta's last 17 games when playing at home against Toronto

6:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. CLEVELAND
Orlando is 18-6-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Cleveland
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-15-1 ATS in its last 21 games when playing Orlando
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando

6:00 PM
BOSTON vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Boston
Charlotte is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston

7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. DENVER
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Houston's last 23 games
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Denver is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games at home

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**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 09:15 AM

NBA

Sunday, April 15

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Pick 'n' roll: Sunday's best NBA bets
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Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons (8, 184)

Barring a stunning collapse, the Chicago Bulls are on their way to wrapping up the No. 1 seed and home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference.

Holding a 3.5-game lead over Miami with only seven to play, the Bulls can work on ironing out any wrinkles as they prepare to visit one of their favorite opponents, the Detroit Pistons, on Sunday night. Chicago has beaten the Pistons 14 consecutive times, including three double-digit victories this season.

Derrick Rose showed the effects of missing 13 of the previous 14 games, scoring a season-low two points on a horrid 1-for-13 shooting performance against Miami. Per usual, the Bulls still found a way to win, showing why they are 16-7 without their start point guard in the lineup.

Backup C.J. Watson had 16 points and nine assists and Kyle Korver had another exceptional effort off the bench. Korver has scored a combined 31 points in his last two games, drilling eight of 11 3-point attempts.

Detroit was playing its best ball of the season, winning 17 of 30 games, until going into a tailspin in the past 10 days and losing four of five.

Pick: Bulls

Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings (-2.5, 207.5)

The Sacramento Kings are a team without a home. Word came out Friday that the agreement reached last month to keep the team in Sacramento with a new arena had fallen through, leaving the team’s future up in the air.

That, plus a season-high seven-game losing streak, could have the fans in a sour mood when the Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. The Blazers have dropped three of four.

Portland does not have any arena problems but it does appear to have given up on the season by opting to have LaMarcus Aldridge undergo hip surgery. The Blazers started out hot but sold off a pair of starters and dismissed coach Nate McMillan at the trade deadline, signaling to many that the team was looking toward the future.

J.J. Hickson, who was let go by the Kings last month, has stepped into Aldridge’s spot in the starting lineup and is averaging 14.0 points for his new team.

Six of the last seven meetings between these teams have played under and this total looks high.

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 09:53 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Sunday, April 15

New Jersey at Florida
The Panthers look to bounce back from their Game 1 loss and take advantage of a New Jersey team that is 3-7 in its last 10 playoff games as a favorite. Florida is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Panthers favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Florida (-105). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

Game 81-82: Nashville at Detroit (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 12.741; Detroit 11.593
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-160); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+140); Under

Game 83-84: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.469; Philadelphia 11.906
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-120); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-120); Over

Game 85-86: New Jersey at Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.192; Florida 11.895
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-105); Under

Game 87-88: Vancouver at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.966; Los Angeles 11.174
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+100); Over

**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 09:56 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Detroit at Chicago White Sox
The Tigers look to build on their 8-2 record in Rick Porcello's last 10 Sunday starts. Detroit is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Tigers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-110). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

Game 901-902: Houston at Miami (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Happ) 13.608; Miami (Sanchez) 14.929
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Miami (-200); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-200); Over

Game 903-904: NY Mets at Philadelphia (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Pelfrey) 14.468; Philadelphia (Hamels) 14.852
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-180); 7
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-180); Under

Game 905-906: Cincinnati at Washington (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 15.425; Washington (Detwiler) 15.221
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Washington (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-105); Under

Game 907-908: Milwaukee at Atlanta (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Narveson) 15.546; Atlanta (Beachy) 14.748
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1;
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+130);

Game 909-910: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Maholm) 16.541; St. Louis (Westbrook) 15.086
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-175); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+155); Under

Game 911-912: Arizona at Colorado (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Cahill) 15.309; Colorado (Pomeranz) 14.578
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Colorado (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-105); Over

Game 913-914: Pittsburgh at San Francisco (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Correia) 15.156; San Francisco (Vogelsong) 14.404
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-160); 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+140); Over

Game 915-916: San Diego at LA Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Volquez) 16.080; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.311
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 6
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-230); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+190); Under

Game 917-918: Baltimore at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Matusz) 14.527; Toronto (Drabek) 15.632
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Toronto (-160); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-160); Under

Game 919-920: Tampa Bay at Boston (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Moore) 14.578; Boston (Doubront) 15.624
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+100); Over

Game 921-922: Detroit at Chicago White Sox (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 17.015; White Sox (Sale) 15.783
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-110); Under

Game 923-924: Cleveland at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Jimenez) 13.877; Kansas City (Mendoza) 15.469
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+100); Over

Game 925-926: Texas at Minnesota (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Feliz) 15.151; Minnesota (Hendriks) 15.943
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Texas (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+160); Over

Game 927-928: Oakland at Seattle (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Godfrey) 16.171; Seattle (Beavan) 14.689
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Seattle (-110); 7
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-110); Under

Game 929-930: LA Angels at NY Yankees (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Williams) 14.812; NY Yankees (Nova) 16.352
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-175); 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-175); Under

**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 09:58 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Miami at New York
The Heat look to take advantage of a New York team that is coming off a 103-65 win over Washington and is 5-13 ATS in its last 13 games after allowing 75 points or less in the previous game. Miami is the pick (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-3). Here are all of today's picks

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

Game 501-502: Miami at New York (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 125.189; New York 123.128
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 5; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 3; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-3); Under

Game 503-504: Dallas at LA Lakers (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 117.484; LA Lakers 124.410
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7; 186
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-2); N/A

Game 505-506: Toronto at Atlanta (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 115.186; Atlanta 123.156
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 8; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 10; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+10); Over

Game 507-508: Chicago at Detroit (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 123.532; Detroit 111.227
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 12 1/2; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 8 1/2; 184
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-8 1/2); Under

Game 509-510: Orlando at Cleveland (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 118.340; Cleveland 111.078
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 7 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 6; 190
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-6); Over

Game 511-512: Boston at Charlotte (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 123.718; Charlotte 103.941
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 20; 179
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 8 1/2; 183
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-8 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: Portland at Sacramento (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 115.477; Sacramento 113.775
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 1 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 3; 207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+3); Under

Game 515-516: Memphis at New Orleans (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 122.427; New Orleans 115.714
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 6 1/2; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 4 1/2; 181 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-4 1/2); Over

Game 517-518: Houston at Denver (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 118.660; Denver 120.963
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 2 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 4; 208
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+4); Under

**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 10:31 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, April 15

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NASHVILLE (49-27-0-8, 106 pts.) at DETROIT (49-29-0-6, 104 pts.) - 4/15/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 48-35 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 44-31 ATS (+76.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 27-20 ATS (+6.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 18-12 ATS (+30.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NASHVILLE is 29-17 ATS (+7.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 14-7 ATS (+21.7 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 17-9 ATS (+7.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 20-24 ATS (-19.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 10-10 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-10-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.6 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (51-26-0-7, 109 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (49-26-0-9, 107 pts.) - 4/15/2012, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 10-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) after a division game this season.
PITTSBURGH is 28-16 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-5 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-9 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-13 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-27 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 11-9 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 11-9-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.4 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (49-28-0-6, 104 pts.) at FLORIDA (38-27-0-18, 94 pts.) - 4/15/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 49-33 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 28-9 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 16-11 ATS (+28.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NEW JERSEY is 28-18 ATS (+7.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 80-119 ATS (+213.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
FLORIDA is 32-59 ATS (+104.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 1-9 ATS (+10.4 Units) in the first round of the playoffs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-7 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 7-6-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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VANCOUVER (51-24-0-9, 111 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (42-27-0-15, 99 pts.) - 4/15/2012, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 11-3 ATS (+7.2 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
VANCOUVER is 10-2 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
VANCOUVER is 66-42 ATS (+22.4 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 103-89 ATS (+198.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 187-164 ATS (+355.9 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 41-42 ATS (-28.3 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 36-38 ATS (-19.2 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 11-9-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 10:42 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, April 15

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HOUSTON (4 - 4) at MIAMI (3 - 6) - 1:10 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 61-111 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 6-21 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-37 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-110 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-84 (-34.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 58-38 (+22.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 32-49 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 32-49 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 17-30 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. MIAMI since 1997
HAPP is 2-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.49 and a WHIP of 1.341.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.1 units)

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NY METS (6 - 2) at PHILADELPHIA (3 - 5) - 1:35 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PELFREY is 25-46 (-26.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 28-46 (-22.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 623-594 (+39.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 130-75 (+36.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
NY METS are 24-16 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 45-38 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 45-38 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 41-39 (-20.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

MIKE PELFREY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
PELFREY is 7-7 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.37 and a WHIP of 1.514.
His team's record is 8-11 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-10. (-4.5 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. NY METS since 1997
HAMELS is 3-10 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 5-12 (-12.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-8. (-2.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (3 - 6) at WASHINGTON (7 - 2) - 1:35 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. ROSS DETWILER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 83-89 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 81-88 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 46-40 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 87-84 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 43-33 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-25 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 87-84 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 27-17 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 566-654 (+44.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LEAKE is 3-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

ROSS DETWILER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DETWILER is 0-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (4 - 5) at ATLANTA (4 - 4) - 1:35 PM
CHRIS NARVESON (L) vs. BRANDON BEACHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 59-31 (+21.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 86-55 (+23.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BEACHY is 4-10 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BEACHY is 4-10 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

CHRIS NARVESON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NARVESON is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

BRANDON BEACHY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BEACHY is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 0.75 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (3 - 6) at ST LOUIS (6 - 3) - 2:15 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1190-1272 (-236.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-18 (-13.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 71-96 (-32.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 648-653 (-123.0 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1133-1188 (-214.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 875-936 (-162.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
MAHOLM is 7-20 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAHOLM is 7-19 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAHOLM is 48-43 (+18.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 10-14 (-16.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 97-92 (-37.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-1 (+0.8 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MAHOLM is 4-6 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.478.
His team's record is 7-8 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-5. (+3.5 units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WESTBROOK is 3-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.425.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

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ARIZONA (5 - 3) at COLORADO (4 - 4) - 3:10 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 102-75 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 36-19 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 49-32 (+18.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 102-75 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 77-95 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 41-45 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-20 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 31-47 (-23.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-35 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 77-95 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 51-70 (-30.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 32-43 (-19.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

TREVOR CAHILL vs. COLORADO since 1997
CAHILL is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 17.17 and a WHIP of 2.452.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (2 - 6) at SAN FRANCISCO (4 - 4) - 4:05 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. RYAN VOGELSONG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 132-236 (-52.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 170-84 (+35.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CORREIA is 71-60 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 11-4 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 10-4 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 42-29 (+23.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

KEVIN CORREIA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CORREIA is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.292.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
VOGELSONG is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.593.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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SAN DIEGO (2 - 7) at LA DODGERS (8 - 1) - 4:10 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 49-72 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 11-24 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 29-53 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 7-15 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 58-36 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 39-22 (+14.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 87-66 (+21.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KERSHAW is 25-10 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 22-7 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 25-7 (+18.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 25-10 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 34-25 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 23-10 (+14.2 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 5-1 (+4.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
KERSHAW is 7-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.24 and a WHIP of 1.087.
His team's record is 10-4 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-2.5 units)

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BALTIMORE (5 - 3) at TORONTO (4 - 4) - 1:05 PM
BRIAN MATUSZ (L) vs. KYLE DRABEK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 153-236 (-83.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997.
TORONTO is 305-219 (+50.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 71-73 (+21.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-0 (+3.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

BRIAN MATUSZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
MATUSZ is 0-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 18.54 and a WHIP of 3.371.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

KYLE DRABEK vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DRABEK is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (4 - 4) at BOSTON (3 - 5) - 1:35 PM
MATT MOORE (L) vs. FELIX DOUBRONT (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 46-25 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 438-533 (+23.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 33-22 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-37 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-20 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.

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

MATT MOORE vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

FELIX DOUBRONT vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
DOUBRONT is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.587.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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DETROIT (5 - 3) at CHI WHITE SOX (5 - 2) - 2:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 561-573 (+38.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DETROIT is 106-77 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 51-24 (+22.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 46-28 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-45 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 69-82 (-26.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-45 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PORCELLO is 2-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.91 and a WHIP of 1.440.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)

CHRIS SALE vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (3 - 4) at KANSAS CITY (3 - 5) - 2:10 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. LUIS MENDOZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
JIMENEZ is 13-20 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 2-10 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 13-20 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 48-33 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 21-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
JIMENEZ is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

LUIS MENDOZA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (7 - 2) at MINNESOTA (2 - 6) - 2:10 PM
NEFTALI FELIZ (R) vs. LIAM HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 114-74 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 40-19 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-1 (+13.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 84-50 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 65-106 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-54 (-22.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-52 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 63-101 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 44-79 (-27.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 34-70 (-29.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

NEFTALI FELIZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

LIAM HENDRICKS vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (4 - 5) at SEATTLE (5 - 5) - 4:10 PM
GRAHAM GODFREY (R) vs. BLAKE BEAVAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 67-52 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 52-76 (-28.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 134-201 (-58.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 43-81 (-33.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 34-65 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 131-189 (-51.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

GRAHAM GODFREY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

BLAKE BEAVAN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BEAVAN is 1-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 7.56 and a WHIP of 1.740.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (3 - 5) at NY YANKEES (4 - 4) - 8:05 PM
JEROME WILLIAMS (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 77-89 (-26.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 624-615 (+63.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 107-90 (+31.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 515-507 (+62.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 58-56 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

IVAN NOVA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
NOVA is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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**Udog** · 04-15-2012, 10:45 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, April 15

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MIAMI (41 - 17) at NEW YORK (31 - 28) - 4/15/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 78-64 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (34 - 26) at LA LAKERS (38 - 22) - 4/15/2012, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 8-6 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-7 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (21 - 39) at ATLANTA (35 - 24) - 4/15/2012, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CHICAGO (45 - 14) at DETROIT (22 - 37) - 4/15/2012, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 72-58 ATS (+8.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games this season.
CHICAGO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 180 and 184.5 points this season.
CHICAGO is 45-31 ATS (+10.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 8-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 11-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (34 - 25) at CLEVELAND (20 - 38) - 4/15/2012, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 66-80 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 9-25 ATS (-18.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 47-67 ATS (-26.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 6-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 8-2 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (35 - 25) at CHARLOTTE (7 - 51) - 4/15/2012, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 78-100 ATS (-32.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Sunday games this season.
BOSTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games against Southeast division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after allowing 85 points or less this season.
CHARLOTTE is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 180 and 184.5 points this season.
CHARLOTTE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games in April games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 11-31 ATS (-23.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
CHARLOTTE is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) after scoring 85 points or less this season.
CHARLOTTE is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (28 - 32) at SACRAMENTO (19 - 41) - 4/15/2012, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 7-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 8-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (35 - 24) at NEW ORLEANS (17 - 42) - 4/15/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 30-20 ATS (+8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
MEMPHIS is 88-64 ATS (+17.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 45-31 ATS (+10.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 28-9 ATS (+18.1 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 180 and 184.5 points this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 7-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (32 - 27) at DENVER (32 - 27) - 4/15/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 77-40 ATS (+33.0 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
HOUSTON is 85-44 ATS (+36.6 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
HOUSTON is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
DENVER is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-4 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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