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**Udog** · 04-27-2012, 08:12 AM

Friday's betting tips: Rockies a bad home bet

Who’s hot

MLB: The over is 8-1 in Cleveland pitcher Justin Masterson’s last nine starts.

MLB: The Phillies are 19-3 in Halladay’s last 22 starts on five days’ rest.

MLB: The White Sox are 8-3 in John Danks’ last 11 home starts.

Who’s not

MLB: The Rockies are 5-11 in their last 16 home games.

MLB: The Royals are 0-6 in their last six series openers.

MLB: The under is 5-12 in the Braves’ last 17 games.

Key stat

12 – That’s how many regular-season series the Texas Rangers have won in a row heading into their weekend set against visiting Tampa Bay. Six of those have come this season. Texas has not lost a three-game series at the Ballpark in Arlington since July 1-3 against the Marlins last year.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Orlando Magic center Glen Davis (ankle) is questionable for Saturday’s playoff opener at Indiana. X-rays were negative on Davis' ankle, but there’s been no word on the severity of the injury. With Dwight Howard ruled out following back surgery, the Magic desperately need Davis.

Games of the day

Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers (-140, 9)

Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers (-175, 6)

Notable quotable

"They punish mistakes. It's not singles. It's usually extra-base hits and home runs.” – Yankees manager Joe Girardi on the Rangers, who lead MLB with 107 runs scored.

Tips and notes

Thunder swingman James Harden, the best sixth man in the NBA, will practice Friday after recovering from the concussion he sustained when Metta World Peace elbowed him hard in the hard. Harden does not have a minutes restriction heading into the playoffs. "I'm thankful that James is healthy. That's the bottom line," OKC coach Scott Brooks said.

Nashville defenseman Hal Gill (lower body injury) is practicing with a regular line and should play in the second-round series against Phoenix. "He’s moving pretty good," Preds coach Barry Trotz said. "He’s practiced and he’s had a little more of the grind and the battles that he needed to have to see where he is. Right now he’s on track and I expect him to play in the series."

Indians RF Shin-Soo Choo missed his second straight game Thursday with a sore left hamstring. Aaron Cunningham replaced Choo, who has five doubles, nine RBIs and 10 walks in 15 games played.

Kansas City starter Danny Duffy (3.63 ERA) won’t be on the mound as scheduled Friday due to elbow tightness. The 23-year-old lefty isn’t believed to be seriously hurt, but the Royals aren’t taking any chances. Everett Teaford is expected to start against the Twins.

**Udog** · 04-27-2012, 08:12 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Highest of drama in south Florida, where New Jersey broke Panthers' hearts with a goal in the second OT, winning Game 7

-- in the last 18 Game 7's that went OT, the road team won 13 of the 18 games.

-- Chicago-Philly NBA series starts out with Saturday-Tuesday-Friday dates; spread out games, very different than the regular season.

-- Heath Bell walked four guys in the 9th inning as Florida blew a lead and has now lost its last seven road games.

-- Memphis Grizzlies jumped out to a 27-8 lead and beat Orlando easily, now hosts the Clippers Sunday instead of going to LA.

-- Philip Humber in the start after his perfect game: five IP, nine runs, L.

-- An argument that will rage for decades; who was worse; the 9-72 Sixers or the 7-59 Bobcats?

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Quick impressions of the NFL Draft.......

13) Four trades before 8:30; the rookie salary cap made trades easier, made the draft way more interesting. Best way to follow it was on Twitter- they had transactions before NFL Network or ESPN.

12) ESPN or NFL Network, which to watch? No one in America does his job better than Mel Kiper Jr; ESPN was smart, limited their crew to Kiper, Jon Gruden and host Chris Berman (I don't like Berman, but he's good on this, he deferred well), so they were my choice.

Not a big Mike Mayock fan; NFL Network should have a retired GM from an NFL team (Ron Wolf???) as their draft expert, or at least on board so we can learn tidbits about the draft. Too many ex-players on NFLN, and we're learning that ex-players don't teach us as much as ex-coaches.

11) Nine SEC players taken in the first round, eight of them defenders, so we know what drove the nation's best conference LY. Dee-fence.

10) USC has now had 76 first round picks, more than any other school.

9) Browns must really like Trent Richardson; they gave the Vikings three picks to move up from 4th to 3rd. Minnesota still got the guy they wanted.

8) Vikings took USC Matt Kalil with the 4th pick; they've had Trojans on the OL before, Ron Yary and Steve Riley, both of whom they drafted early, both of whom lasted 10+ years in Minnesota.

7) When Seattle drafted pass-rushing LB Bruce Irvin with the 15th pick, we heard "mind boggling" and "shocking" in the next 45 seconds. Even the kid himself had optimistically hoped to be taken in the second round, since he has a history of legal problems, and only three years ago was a safety at the junior college level. Hope the young man appreciates this opportunity.

6) Three QBs were taken in the first eight picks, first time that happened since 1999. Miami's Tannehill will be fascinating to follow; he was a WR at Texas A&M until two years ago. He won't be expected to play this season, could very well see action on special teams. His college coach is now the Dolphins' offensive coordinator (Mike Sherman).

5) Why does Roger Goodell hug every draft pick like they're a relative he hasn't seen since grade school? They added a nice touch, by the way, with names on the back of the jerseys of drafted players (for the first time).

4) Eagles led in the 4th quarter in five of their eight losses LY, thats how fine the line is between missing the playoffs and winning a Super Bowl, as Philly finished only a game behind the champion Giants.

3) Cleveland drafted Trent Richardson and 27-year old Brandon Weeden, a solid QB who some pundits wear will start from Day 1. Browns' offense is going to be much-improved this season. Colt McCoy is 25, by the way.

2) Rams have three of the first 15 picks Friday. Good night for watching the draft, a little baseball later on and some fried rice for good luck.

1) When I go to Las Vegas in July, I'm heading over to M Resort to get the betting lines on every NFL game, which will be posted in early June. We'll hopefully post them here and keep track of how much they change once the season starts. Should be an interesting study.

**Udog** · 04-27-2012, 08:12 AM

NHL Western Conference Round 2 series prices and previews

St. Louis Blues (2) vs Los Angeles Kings (8)

Series price: Blues (-165), Kings (+145)

Season series: St. Louis (1-2-1), Los Angeles (3-1)

If you are a fan of goal scoring you won’t be overly entertained by the Blues and Kings. Two of the four regular-season meetings between the two clubs ended in 1-0 shutouts.

The Blues will be without starting netminder Jaroslav Halak for at least the first two games of the series. Brian Elliott did a great job filling in against the Sharks picking up three wins while posting a goals against of 1.37 and a save percentage of 0.949.

Jonathan Quick watched the team in front him play some of their best hockey of the season against Vancouver and when his mates did struggle he was there to pick them up by holding the Sedins and Co. to just eight goals in five games.

While much of this series will focus on goaltending and team defense there is one forward who could end up being a difference maker. Andy MacDonald missed the majority of the regular season due to injury but the pint-sized winger picked up eight points in five games in the first round of the playoffs.

Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock, knowing that his team is the favorite, attempted to put the pressure on the Kings.

"When you beat the President's Trophy winner, you become the No. 1 seed, and I think everybody knows that," Hitchcock said. "We've just got to be on top of our game. If we're on top of our game it's going to be a great series."

Regardless of who wins, this series is an under bettors dream.

Series Prediction: Blues in 7.

Phoenix Coyotes (3) vs Nashville Predators (4)

Series price: Coyotes (+145), Predators (-165)

Season series: Phoenix (2-1-1), Nashville (2-2)

Another goalie duel here with a couple of heavyweights between the pipes. In one corner you’ve got 6-5 Pekka Rinne with a first round save percentage of .944 and a goals-against average of 1.81 against the Detroit Red Wings. In the other corner you have 6-4 Mike Smith fresh off of stealing a series from the Chicago Blackhawks and thought by many to be the MVP of the first round of the post-season.

The two clubs split their four regular season meetings. Surprisingly Coyotes back up Jason Labarbera started three of those four games and the one that Smith started proved to be an uncharacteristic 5-4 shootout between the two clubs.

Because of the quality in net, this series could come down to special teams. The Predators had the best power-play in the league during the regular season but struggled in the first round capitalizing on a playoff-worst 9.1 percent of their chances against the Red Wings. The Coyotes are the proud owners of the playoffs best penalty kill at 94.7 percent.

The one area where the Predators do have a significant advantage is on the blue line with Shea Weber and Ryan Suter being the best 1-2 punch in the league. The Coyotes caught a few lucky breaks against Corey Crawford and the Hawks; they may not get those same opportunities against Weber, Suter and Rinne.

Series Prediction: Predators in 6.

**Udog** · 04-27-2012, 08:13 AM

NBA playoff trends: Best and worst spot bets for each team

To the unsuspecting gambler, the NBA often times simply means 'Nothing But Agony'. To the informed, however, it represents a 'Nice Bankroll Advantage'.

Knowing the difference is half the battle. Having substantively sound edges in your favor is the other half, especially during the postseason.

With the 2011-12 NBA regular season now in the history books, let's take a look at how this season's 16 playoff participants have fared in the post season over the last 21 years.

Listed below is a chart containing each team’s overall SU (Straight-Up) and ATS (Against The Spread) performance record in all playoff games since 1991, along with a key best and worst playoff ATS trend for each team.

Let's have a look...

ATLANTA

Overall: 36-60 SU & 78-62-2 ATS
Best: 8-1 ATS as a home favorite greater than 4 points vs. an opponent off win
Worst: 1-14 SU & ATS away off loss 11 or fewer points.

BOSTON

Overall: 72-67 SU & 68-68-3 ATS
Best: 8-2 ATS away off 19-point or smaller loss
Worst: 1-12 ATS when favored by more than 2 points and off one win exact

CHICAGO

Overall: 124-62 SU & 78-62-2 ATS
Best: 7-1 ATS as an underdog off SU fave loss
Worst: 0-5 ATS as a double-digit favorite vs. an opponent off back-to-back wins

DALLAS

Overall: 65-62 SU & 65-59-3 ATS
Best: 10-1-1 ATS as a 3.5-point or larger road underdog
Worst: 1-9 ATS at home off win as an underdog of 3.5 or more points

DENVER

Overall: 23-43 SU & 30-51-1 ATS
Best: 5-0 ATS vs. opponent off 20 point or smaller loss
Worst: 1-9 ATS as an underdog of 7.5 or larger vs. opponent off SU & ATS win

INDIANA

Overall: 81-76 SU & 85-66-6 ATS
Best: 7-0-1 ATS off a loss larger than 16 points
Overall: 0-5 ATS at home off an ATS win of 18 or more points

CLIPPERS

Overall: 11-14 SU & 12-13 ATS
Best: 4-0 ATS home off SU & ATS loss
Overall: 1-6 ATS away off SU & ATS win

LAKERS

Overall: 153-100 SU & 121-124-8 ATS
Best: 9-0 ATS as an 4.5-point or larger underdog off loss 14 or more points
Overall: 1-11 ATS off back to back losses, last one as a favorite

MEMPHIS

Overall: 7-18 SU & 10-14-1 ATS
Best: 4-1 ATS favorite off loss
Overall: 0-11 SU and 1-9-1 ATS if winning percentage is under .569

MIAMI

Overall: 71-68 SU & 65-70-4 ATS
Best: 10-1 ATS off double-digit loss in rounds two & three
Overall: 2-18 SU & 3-17 ATS in Round 1as a road dog of 2.5 or more points

NEW YORK

Overall: 72-71 SU & 73-67-3 ATS
Best: 14-2 ATS in Round 1 as a road dog less than 7 points
Overall: 0-4 ATS favorite larger than 5 points and off a loss

OKLAHOMA CITY (and Seattle)

Overall: 63-67 SU & 59-68-3 ATS
Best: 11-3 ATS in Game 2 off a loss
Overall: 1-12 ATS off an ATS win of 15.5 or fewer points

ORLANDO

Overall: 56-62 SU & 51-63-4 ATS
Best: 5-1 ATS as an underdog of 8.5 or fewer points
Overall: 2-11 ATS as a favorite off SU loss as a favorite

PHILADELPHIA

Overall: 38-50 SU & 42-45-1 ATS
Best: 6-1 ATS as a double-digit underdog
Overall: 0-6 ATS Game 2 off loss of 5 or more points

SAN ANTONIO

Overall: 129-98 SU & 119-101-7 ATS
Best: 9-1 ATS in the Finals vs. an opponent off a win
Overall: 1-8 ATS as an underdog vs. an opponent off back to back SU & ATS losses.

UTAH

Overall: 94-94 SU & 100-86-2 ATS
Best: 5-1 ATS as a double-digit underdog
Overall: 0-4 ATS as an underdog smaller than 7 points and off loss of 19 or fewer points.

OPENING ROUND AWESOME ANGLE

Play on any home team in Game 3 of the opening round of the playoffs off one loss exact if they lost to the spread by 10 or fewer points in the loss.

Record since 1991: 16-3 SU and 17-2 ATS

There you have it. A study in progress of this year’s playoff teams and how they have fared in NBA postseason play since 1991… plus an awesome angle to strongly consider in the opening round.

**Udog** · 04-27-2012, 08:17 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Nashville at Phoenix
The Predators look to build on their 4-0 record in their last 4 road games against teams with a winning home record. Nashville is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Predators favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-110). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

Game 3-4: Nashville at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 13.109; Phoenix 11.720
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-110); Under

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, April 27

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NASHVILLE (52-27-0-8, 112 pts.) at PHOENIX (46-27-0-15, 107 pts.) - 4/27/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 141-121 ATS (+320.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-8 ATS (+4.8 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
PHOENIX is 189-163 ATS (+21.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 29-22 ATS (+5.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 16-9 ATS (+25.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 81-64 ATS (+146.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 18-7 ATS (+10.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 51-35 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 30-20 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 18-10 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 20-12 ATS (+32.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NASHVILLE is 32-17 ATS (+11.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 19-9 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a division game this season.
PHOENIX is 9-16 ATS (-14.5 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 20-31 ATS (-21.3 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-5 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 7-5-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.3 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, April 27

Predators @ Coyotes-- Uncharted territory for these franchises, who split four meetings this season, with road team winning all four games. Nashville is 5-4 in its last nine visits here, winning last three (3-2/5-2/5-4so). Five of last six series games in this building went over total. Predators ousted Detroit in 5, winning both road games (3-2/3-1); they've won five of last six road games. Phoenix lost two of three home games in Chicago series, but won all three on road, as five of the six games went to overtime. Nashville allowed four goals last three games.

NHL

Friday, April 27

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9:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. PHOENIX
Nashville is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Phoenix is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games

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**Udog** · 04-27-2012, 08:18 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Milwaukee at St. Louis
The Cardinals look to take advantage of a Milwaukee team that is 4-18 in Yovanni Gallardo's last 22 starts as a road underdog. St. Louis is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-125). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

Game 901-902: Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Maholm) 14.456; Philadelphia (Halladay) 15.263
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-260); 7
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-260); Under

Game 903-904: Arizona at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Saunders) 14.639; Miami (Zambrano) 13.850
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Miami (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+115); Over

Game 905-906: Houston at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 16.055; Cincinnati (Leake) 14.565
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+130); Over

Game 907-908: Pittsburgh at Atlanta (7:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Burnett) 15.541; Atlanta (Hanson) 15.962
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-185); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-185); Under

Game 909-910: Milwaukee at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 14.938; St. Louis (Westbrook) 15.842
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-125); Over

Game 911-912: NY Mets at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Schwinden) 15.464; Colorado (Pomeranz) 14.687
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Colorado (-160); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+140); Under

Game 913-914: Washington at LA Dodgers (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Detwiler) 16.536; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.650
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 5
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-200); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+170); Under

Game 915-916: San Diego at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Luebke) 14.708; San Francisco (Hacker) 15.107
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+100); Over

Game 917-918: Detroit at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 15.563; NY Yankees (Nova) 14.311
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-130); Over

Game 919-920: Seattle at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Beavan) 16.088; Toronto (Romero) 14.334
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Toronto (-210); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+175); Over

Game 921-922: LA Angels at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 14.610; Cleveland (Masterson) 15.601
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 7
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+115); Under

Game 923-924: Oakland at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (McCarthy) 15.500; Baltimore (Arrieta) 16.538
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-125); Over

Game 925-926: Tampa Bay at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 17.267; Texas (Harrison) 16.428
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Texas (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+120); Under

Game 927-928: Boston at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Bard) 15.713; White Sox (Danks) 15.203
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-115); Over

Game 929-930: Kansas City at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Teaford) 14.910; Minnesota (Pavano) 13.736
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+110); Over

**Udog** · 04-27-2012, 08:18 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, April 27

Hot pitchers
-- Halladay is 3-1, 1.50 in four starts this season.
-- Saunders has a 1.71 RA in three starts this season. Zambrano has a 1.38 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Rodriguez allowed one run in 14 IP in his last two starts.
-- Burnett threw seven shutout innings in his first '12 start, vs St Louis. Hanson is 2-1, 4.26 in his last three starts.
-- Gallardo is 1-0, 1.71 in his last three starts. Westbrook is 2-1, 2.18.
-- Kershaw is 1-0, 2.02 in four starts this season. Detwiler is 2-0, 2.81 in three starts.
-- Luebs.

-- Verlander is 2-1, 2.01 in four starts this season. Bronx scored 23 runs in winning all three Nova starts (3-0, 3.79).
-- Romero is 3-0, 2.42 in his last three starts. Beavan has a 3.26 RA in three starts, but Seattle scored total of only five runs in the three games.
-- Weaver is 3-0, 2.42 in four starts this season.
-- Shields is 3-0, 1.11 in his last three starts. Harrison is 3-0, 1.66 in his three starts this season.

Cold pitchers
-- Maholm is 1-2, 8.36 in three start this season.
-- Leake is 0-2, 6.50 in three starts this season.
-- Pomeranz is 0-1, 6.75 in two starts this season. Schwinden was 0-2, 4.71 in four big league starts LY; he is 2-2, 2.05 in four minor league starts this season.
-- Hacker is 4-0, 2.19 in AAA this year; he's allowed three runs in 8.1 IP in five big league relief appearances in previous years.

-- Masterson is 0-2, 11.19 in his last three starts.
-- McCarthy is 0-3, 5.04 in his last four starts. Arrieta is 0-1, 6.75 in his last three starts.
-- Bard is 0-1, 4.63 in two starts this season; he pitched an inning out of the bullpen Monday, getting the win. Danks has a 5.30 RA in his last three starts.
-- Pavano is 1-2, 5.06 in four starts this season.

Hot teams
-- Phillies won their last two games, scoring 15 runs.
-- Reds won five of their last seven games.
-- Braves won seven of their last nine games. Pittsburgh won three of its last four road games.
-- Cardinals won four of their last five home games.
-- Mets won their last three games, allowing four runs. Colorado won four of its last six home games.
-- Nationals won four of their last five games.
-- Giants won four of their six home games.

-- Bronx won four of last five series openers.
-- Indians won eight of their last twelve games, but lost last two.
-- Mariners won last three games, scoring 21 runs.
-- Orioles won their last four games, allowing five runs. A's won three of their last four games.
-- Texas won 11 of its last 13 games. Rays won their last five games, allowing eight runs.
-- Red Sox won their last four games, scoring 34 runs.

Cold teams
-- Cubs lost their last five road games, outscored 34-10.
-- Marlins lost their last five games, scoring seven runs. Arizona lost seven of its last nine games.
-- Astros lost six of their last eight road games.
-- Brewers lost last four road games, allowing 27 runs.
-- Dodgers lost three of their last four games.
-- Padres lost five of their six road games.

-- Royals lost their 12 of last 14 games, but won last two.
-- Detroit lost six of its last seven games.
-- Toronto lost its last three games, scoring three runs.
-- Angels lost seven of their last eight road games.
-- White Sox lost five of their last six home games.
-- Minnesota lost its last five games, allowing 34 runs.

Totals
-- Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs' road games this season.
-- Six of last seven Arizona games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Cincinnati games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-3 in Colorado's last ten games.
-- Six of last eight Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in San Francisco's home games.

-- Under is 10-4-2 in last sixteen Detroit games.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in Seattle's last four games.
-- Seven of last eight Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Baltimore home games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Tampa Bay road games went over total.
-- Five of last six Boston road games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Kansas City games.

**Udog** · 04-27-2012, 08:18 AM

MLB

Friday, April 27

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7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. CLEVELAND
LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Cleveland
LA Angels are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cleveland's last 16 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. BALTIMORE
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Oakland is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. NY YANKEES
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit
NY Yankees are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Detroit

7:07 PM
SEATTLE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Toronto is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Seattle

7:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing Houston

7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Miami
Arizona is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games at home
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona

7:35 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta's last 17 games

8:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Texas is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home

8:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi White Sox's last 23 games

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Kansas City is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Minnesota's last 19 games at home
Minnesota is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Kansas City

8:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games

8:40 PM
NY METS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets's last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Colorado is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games at home

10:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Washington
LA Dodgers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games at home

10:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games at home
San Francisco is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home

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**Udog** · 04-27-2012, 08:19 AM

MLB

Friday, April 27

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Friday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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STREAKING

Wandy Rodriguez, Houston Astros
1-2, 1.42 ERA

The 33-year-old lefty has allowed one run in his last two starts covering 14 innings. Batters are hitting .208 against Rodriguez, who has a WHIP of 1.03. He should have a better record, but the Astros scored a total of six runs in his first three starts. Rodriguez gets the Reds on Friday.

Matt Harrison, Texas Rangers
3-0, 1.66 ERA

The Rays don’t like facing Harrison, who has a 2.33 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 19 1/3 career innings against Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old lefty has a WHIP of 0.97 this season, and has held opposing batters to a .215 average. He’s averaging just over seven innings per start.

SLUMPING

Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians
0-2, 6.65 ERA

The 27-year-old righty dominated on Opening Day, but has been terrible in three starts since. He’s allowed 15 earned runs in that span of 13 2/3 innings. He’s walked 12 batters, contributing to an unsightly WHIP of 1.62. However, Masterson has a 2.43 ERA in 37 career innings vs. the Angels.

Mike Leake, Cincinnati Reds
0-2, 6.50 ERA

After allowing five extra-base hits in his last outing, Leake has yielded 10 earned runs over his past two starts covering 12 innings. The league is batting .310 against him. Alarmingly, he has struck out just eight batters all season. Friday against Houston, Leake might be pitching to stay in the rotation.

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**Udog** · 04-27-2012, 10:27 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, April 27

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CHICAGO CUBS (6 - 13) at PHILADELPHIA (9 - 10) - 7:05 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1136-1195 (-218.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 877-942 (-166.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-85 (-31.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1193-1279 (-240.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 129-157 (-50.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
MAHOLM is 8-21 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAHOLM is 4-16 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

PAUL MAHOLM vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MAHOLM is 3-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 4-3 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.0 units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HALLADAY is 1-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 1-4 (-6.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.5 units)

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ARIZONA (9 - 10) at MIAMI (7 - 11) - 7:10 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 59-41 (+19.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 106-82 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 78-57 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 78-55 (+25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 106-82 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 98-71 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 94-68 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 36-49 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 36-49 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 27-40 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 18-30 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 10-25 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
ZAMBRANO is 74-68 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 74-68 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JOE SAUNDERS vs. MIAMI since 1997
SAUNDERS is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 3-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.395.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)

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HOUSTON (7 - 12) at CINCINNATI (9 - 10) - 7:10 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 41-88 (-34.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 64-119 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-51 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 5-24 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 62-118 (-38.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 299-280 (-70.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 87-92 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 7-9 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.359.
His team's record is 12-11 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-9. (+4.0 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LEAKE is 2-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 2-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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PITTSBURGH (8 - 10) at ATLANTA (12 - 7) - 7:35 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. TOMMY HANSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 32-81 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 201-415 (-97.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BURNETT is 31-37 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 68-96 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 3-9 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 29-33 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 20-29 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 15-21 (-17.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 11-19 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

A.J. BURNETT vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BURNETT is 5-9 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 6-11 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-3. (+7.9 units)

TOMMY HANSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HANSON is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (9 - 10) at ST LOUIS (12 - 7) - 8:15 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 83-53 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 39-18 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 89-59 (+21.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 103-96 (-36.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GALLARDO is 1-9 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.24 and a WHIP of 1.528.
His team's record is 2-11 (-12.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-1.2 units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
WESTBROOK is 1-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

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NY METS (11 - 8) at COLORADO (9 - 9) - 8:40 PM
CHRIS SCHWINDEN (R) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 46-41 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 32-28 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 30-22 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 46-41 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 82-100 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 109-122 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 55-74 (-29.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 82-100 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 59-63 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 43-47 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

CHRIS SCHWINDEN vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

DREW POMERANZ vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (14 - 5) at LA DODGERS (13 - 6) - 10:10 PM
ROSS DETWILER (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 60-40 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 22-7 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KERSHAW is 27-10 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 24-7 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 27-10 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 94-87 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 60-57 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-33 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 94-87 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 39-28 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 17-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

ROSS DETWILER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
DETWILER is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.587.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
KERSHAW is 2-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.579.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)

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SAN DIEGO (6 - 14) at SAN FRANCISCO (10 - 9) - 10:15 PM
CORY LUEBKE (L) vs. ERIC HACKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 7-21 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 30-56 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 77-106 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 42-79 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 29-46 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 77-106 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 52-77 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 15-31 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 138-102 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 195-118 (+48.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 60-54 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

CORY LUEBKE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LUEBKE is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

ERIC HACKER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (10 - 9) at NY YANKEES (10 - 8) - 7:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
VERLANDER is 52-24 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 50-22 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 9-16 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 62-60 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
VERLANDER is 5-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.507.
His team's record is 7-6 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-5.1 units)

IVAN NOVA vs. DETROIT since 1997
NOVA is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SEATTLE (10 - 10) at TORONTO (10 - 9) - 7:05 PM
BLAKE BEAVAN (R) vs. RICKY ROMERO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 13-32 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 139-206 (-57.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 23-10 (+16.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 36-17 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
ROMERO is 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 105-85 (+33.6 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BLAKE BEAVAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
BEAVAN is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

RICKY ROMERO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
ROMERO is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (6 - 13) at CLEVELAND (9 - 8) - 7:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 61-64 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 6-13 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 6-13 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
CLEVELAND is 69-56 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 27-16 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 515-508 (+61.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 620-537 (+63.6 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 605-600 (+41.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 624-619 (+59.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 228-171 (+44.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JERED WEAVER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
WEAVER is 5-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.248.
His team's record is 9-3 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-2. (+5.8 units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MASTERSON is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.39 and a WHIP of 1.206.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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OAKLAND (10 - 10) at BALTIMORE (12 - 7) - 7:05 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 96-128 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MCCARTHY is 6-17 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 12-7 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
BALTIMORE is 75-76 (+23.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 12-7 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 122-124 (-48.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MCCARTHY is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.593.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ARRIETA is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (12 - 7) at TEXAS (15 - 4) - 8:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. MATT HARRISON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 22-32 (-25.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 116-71 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 88-51 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 89-51 (+23.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 61-41 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 122-76 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HARRISON is 15-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 21-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 3 seasons.
SHIELDS is 9-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JAMES SHIELDS vs. TEXAS since 1997
SHIELDS is 5-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.010.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)

MATT HARRISON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HARRISON is 2-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.38 and a WHIP of 0.769.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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BOSTON (8 - 10) at CHI WHITE SOX (10 - 9) - 8:10 PM
DANIEL BARD (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 19-25 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-16 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 28-14 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-33 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-34 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-24 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-53 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-50 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-30 (-15.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 3-11 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-50 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DANKS is 3-11 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DANKS is 3-15 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
DANKS is 21-31 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

DANIEL BARD vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN DANKS vs. BOSTON since 1997
DANKS is 3-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.14 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

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KANSAS CITY (5 - 14) at MINNESOTA (5 - 14) - 8:10 PM
EVERETT TEAFORD (L) vs. CARL PAVANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PAVANO is 151-131 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 76-51 (+26.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 104-90 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 65-107 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-34 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 37-75 (-29.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-35 (-18.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-27 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 68-114 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-58 (-26.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-56 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-30 (-14.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-31 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

EVERETT TEAFORD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

CARL PAVANO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PAVANO is 9-7 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.15 and a WHIP of 1.357.
His team's record is 10-7 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-6. (+3.3 units)

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**Udog** · 04-27-2012, 11:13 AM

NHL
Short Sheet

Friday, April 27

WC Semifinals, Game One (Series Tied, 0-0)
Nashville at Phoenix, 9:05 ET NBCSN
Nashville: 6-1 SU away off BB division games
Phoenix: 14-30 SU off 3+ games with 24 or less shots

**Udog** · 04-27-2012, 12:46 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, April 27

National League

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET MLB
Maholm: 3-16 TSR as an underdog
Halladay: 15-4 TSR at home with a total of 7 runs or less

Arizona at Miami, 7:10 ET
Saunders: Arizona 8-0 Over with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
Zambrano: Miami 0-7 SU with a line of +125 to -125

Houston at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Rodriguez: Houston 5-24 SU on Fridays
Leake: Cincinnati 33-18 Over at home with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs

Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Burnett: 7-26 SU as a road underdog of +125 to +175
Hanson: Atlanta 25-10 Under at home with a total of 7 runs or less

Milwaukee at St. Louis, 8:15 ET
Gallardo: Milwaukee 46-21 SU off 3+ home games
Westbrook: 18-7 Over pitching on 5 or 6 days rest

NY Mets at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Schwinden: Mets 9-2 SU away off 3+ Unders
Pomeranz: Colorado 5-18 SU after the bullpen allowed 0 runs in BB games

Washington at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Detwiler: Washington 25-12 Under vs. NL West opponents
Kershaw: 23-7 TSR as a favorite

San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Luebke: San Diego 0-8 SU after the bullpen allowed 0 runs
Hacker: San Francisco 25-10 Under off a win by one run

American League

Detroit at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET MLB
Verlander: 15-0 TSR as a road favorite of -125 or higher
Nova: Yankees 25-10 Over at home off a loss

Seattle at Toronto, 7:07 ET
Beavan: 1-6 TSR in road games
Romero: 9-0 TSR at home in night games

LA Angels at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Weaver: Angels 23-11 SU off 4+ games with 7 or less base hits
Masterson: Cleveland 18-8 Over on Fridays

Oakland at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
McCarthy: Oakland 11-27 SU after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Arrieta: 7-1 TSR pitching off BB team wins

Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 ET
Shields: Tampa Bay 3-10 SU after winning 8+ of their last 10 games
Harrison: Texas 15-3 SU with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs

Boston at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Bard: Boston 21-9 SU away off BB wins
Danks: 3-11 TSR at home in April

Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Teaford: Kansas City 0-10 SU away off BB wins
Pavano: Minnesota 23-11 Over off 4+ losses

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