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**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 08:11 AM

Sunday’s betting tips: Celtics likely without Ray Allen

Who’s hot

NBA: Denver is riding a 4-0 run against the number.

NBA: San Antonio is 20-5-1 against the spread in its last 26 home games.

NHL: New Jersey has won 10 of its last 13.

NHL: Nashville has won seven of its last nine.

MLB: Pittsburgh is 12-4 in Kevin Correia’s last 16 road starts.

Who’s not

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers are 3-11 against the spread in their last 14 home games.

NBA: The over is 5-14 in Memphis’ last 19 overall.

NHL: Philadelphia is 1-4 in its last five games as a favorite.

NHL: The over is 2-5-2 in Phoenix’s last nine home games.

MLB: Houston is 6-17 in its last 23 games in Cincinnati.

Key stat

1 – The Phoenix Coyotes managed just one shot on goal during the third period of Game 1’s 4-3 overtime win over Nashville. The Predators fired 16 shots during that frame at Mike Smith and outshot the Coyotes 42-24 in the game. Phoenix opened as a +100 home underdog in Game 2.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Ray Allen, Boston Celtics - Allen is traveling with the team to Atlanta for the start of their first round playoff series, but it is unclear if he will play in Game 1 on Sunday against the Hawks. Allen has not played for the past two weeks because of a sore ankle. Allen told ESPN.com that he is still day-to-day, but Celtics coach Doc Rivers said he is doubtful that Allen will play on Sunday. "Honestly, I don't think he'll play, but we'll find that out," Rivers said. "He can play, so I'm not saying he's not, and it would be very nice if he does, but he's just not moving well and we'll just find out."

Game of the day

Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers (-4.5, 201.5)

Notable quotable

"Mentally and physically, we're tired. There's no doubt about that. But that's playoff hockey. We played through a lot of adversity in the first round and we pulled it off. We're happy to move on. To win the first round when you haven't been in the playoffs the year before and have been struggling to get out of the first round, it feels good for a day. Then we have to face the Flyers." – New Jersey Devils veteran goaltender Martin Brodeur about the quick turnaround after beating the Florida Panthers in seven games. New Jersey opens its Round 2 series at 3 p.m. ET Sunday at Philadelphia.

Notes and tips

The Houston Astros recalled right-hander Jordan Lyles from Class AAA Oklahoma City on Saturday and will start him on Sunday at the Cincinnati Reds, the club announced. Lyles is 4-0 with a 3.46 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 26 innings for Oklahoma City this season. The Astros placed right-hander Kyle Weiland on the 15-day disabled list on Friday with a sore right shoulder.

Dallas Maverick guard Delonte West might miss Saturday night's playoff opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to an illness. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told ESPN Dallas that West had a stomach illness and was vomiting on Friday night. If West is unable to play, he would most likely be replaced in the starting lineup by Vince Carter. West averaged 9.6 points and 3.2 assists in 44 regular season games.

The Philadelphia Phillies moved Jimmy Rollins back to the leadoff spot for Saturday’s game, hoping to give him a spark. The 33-year-old shortstop batted third in all of his other starts this year but was hitting only .216.

**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 08:12 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

-- Thunder rallied from 7 down with 2:25 left to nip Dallas 99-98, taking a 1-0 series lead in the best NBA playoff game of the day.

-- Miami went on a 32-2 run and dismantled a disinterested Knicks team 100-67; New York starters were 9-33 from the floor.

-- Orlando beat Indiana for 9th time in last ten tries, winning at Conseco despite not having Dwight Howard. Mr Van Gundy can coach.

-- Bulls beat Philly by 8, but lost Derrick Rose with a torn ACL, which is a complete disaster. Happened in game's last 90 seconds, too.

-- Rangers won Game 1 over Washington 3-1; both teams were coming off of dramatic Game 7 wins in their previous series and were sluggish, with only 32 total shots on goal in the game.

-- LA Kings are now 4-0 on road in playoffs, winning 3-1 at St Louis. In last series, Blues lost Game 1 at home, then won next four games.

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

13) Mel Kiper Jr gave Eagles/Bucs the best grades in this weekend's draft, and gave Saints/Raiders/Seahawks the worst grades. Seattle's picks seemed to go against the grain of almost every expert, which doesn't mean they're wrong, just that they had some different information.

12) Jacksonville drafted a punter in the 3rd round Friday, highest a punter has been drafted since 1995. Rams drafted a kicker in the 6th round; kid made nine 50-yarders in a row LY at Missouri Western.

11) Disaster for the Bulls, who lost star Derrick Rose to a torn ACL on an injury that happened in the last 90 seconds Saturday. Miami's road to the Finals got a lot less complicated yesterday.

10) Who decided that the Knicks/Rangers should play at same time, 3:30 Saturday? NHL probably chose their game times after the NBA- I mean my dad is 86 and wanted to watch both games, but do demographics say that there aren't that many people who want to watch both? Putting the Ranger game at night and the LA-St Louis game at 3:30 seemed like the better idea.

9) Larry Brown started his tenure at SMU by firing three players, one of whom was the starting point guard. Cutting a starter is always a great way to grab everyone's attention, especially if you know you have a player in the wings to replace him, a player who is better.

Three kids who got cut can stay at SMU on scholarship, or Brown's staff will use their connections to get them a scholarship somewhere else. Thats how that stuff works; its bad business to just revoke scholarships, but it can be done.

8) Texas-San Antonio jumped from Southland Conference to WAC, but in the time before they played a game in the WAC, they've now jumped again, this time to Conference USA. They're not the Roadrunners for nothing. Its a sign that the WAC is a dying football conference.

7) Southern Mississippi hired Morehead State coach Donnie Tyndall to be replacement for Larry Eustachy, who took the Colorado State job. Tyndall benefitted from coaching Kenneth Faried, who is now in the NBA.

6) Why isn't Jack McKeon managing the Marlins anymore? Who decided Ozzie Guillen was such a great manager? Miami has been bad this month.

5) Roy Halladay has a 191-94 career record, but is 1-5 against the Cubs.

4) Nationals had two pitchers get an RBI Wednesday; according to ESPN's researchers, they're first team in four years to do that.

3) Since the start of 2010, home underdogs are 3-22 when Dimuro calls balls and strikes. 3-22 is really, really bad.

2) Why did the Red Sox let Jonathan Papelbon walk? Anyone know?

1) 8 of the 30 major league managers have managed 3+ teams. Teams don't take chances on new blood much, which is why the White Sox hiring Robin Ventura was interesting. He had almost no managing experience.

**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 08:13 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, April 29

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NEW JERSEY (52-31-0-6, 110 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (51-28-0-9, 111 pts.) - 4/29/2012, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-36 ATS (+51.0 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 52-36 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 25-14 ATS (+10.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NEW JERSEY is 23-19 ATS (+45.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 24-18 ATS (+5.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 31-21 ATS (+6.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 40-36 ATS (-9.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-10 ATS (+3.0 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-28 ATS (-12.0 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 15-8 (+5.4 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 15-8-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
13 of 21 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.9 Units)

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NASHVILLE (52-27-0-9, 113 pts.) at PHOENIX (47-27-0-15, 109 pts.) - 4/29/2012, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 8-5 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 8-5-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.5 Units)

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NHL
Short Sheet

Sunday, April 29, 2012

EC Semifinals, Game One (Series Tied, 0-0)
New Jersey at Philadelphia, 3:05 ET NBC
New Jersey: 20-6 SU playing with same-season revenge
Philadelphia: 20-11 Over in April

WC Semifinals, Game Two (Phoenix Leads, 1-0)
Nashville at Phoenix, 8:05 ET NBCSN
Nashville: 14-5 SU off a road loss
Phoenix: 0-6 SU at home leading in a playoff series

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, April 29

Devils @ Flyers-- Philly beat Penguins in six games, scoring 25 goals in the four wins, only five in the losses; Flyers split six games with New Jersey this year, with road team winning four of the six. Devils won 23:47 into OT Thursday to win its series with Florida in seven games, with last two going OT- they split four games in Miami last series, while Philly won two of three at home against Pittsburgh. Flyers allowed 26 goals in six games vs Pittsburgh; not too often a team gives up over foul goals a game and still wins the series.

Predators @ Coyotes-- Phoenix is 5-3 in playoffs, with 7 of 8 games going to OT; they somehow won Game 1, despite being outshot 16-1 in third period, 42-24 overall. Road team won four of five series games this season. Nashville is 5-5 in its last ten visits here, winning three of last four. Coyotes had 46-32 edge in faceoffs in Friday's win. Six of last seven series games in this building went over total. Predators won five of last seven road games overall. Five of Preds' six playoff games were decided by one goal.

NHL

Sunday, April 29

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. PHILADELPHIA
New Jersey is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against New Jersey

8:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. PHOENIX
Nashville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nashville's last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing at home against Nashville
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Nashville

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NHL

Sunday, April 29

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NHL Playoffs on NBC: What bettors need to know
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New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers (-159, 5.5)

Two teams that took different routes to get to Round 2 of the Eastern Conference postseason meet for the fifth time in playoff history as one of the league’s more underrated rivalries is renewed. Just 87 miles along a stretch of the New Jersey Turnpike separate these two clubs, so this has the makings of as intense a series as you’ll see.

All about Adam

Even general manager Lou Lamoriello, who sculpted three Stanley Cup title teams from 1995-2003, didn’t know what to expect from New Jersey forward Adam Henrique this season. The rookie seemed bound for the AHL-NHL express. He’d play some games with the big club, but he’d probably get more seasoning in the minors.

Henrique made sure that didn’t happen. His early-season play made him a staple in coach Peter DeBoer’s rotation and 16 goals and 51 points later, not only is Henrique a valued member of the Devils’ offense, he’s also a finalist for the Calder Trophy, given to the NHL’s top rookie.

Henrique didn’t stop there. He scored twice including the game winner in double overtime, as the Devils outlasted Florida 3-2 to win their first-round series in seven games Thursday. The center is quick and feisty on faceoff and the left-handed shot, who was a plus-8 in the regular season, could cause some matchup problems for Philadelphia.

Keep up with Claude

Maybe Flyers coach Peter Laviolette was a little strong last week, when he called Philadelphia forward Claude Giroux “the best player in the world.” There are a few others out there that might warrant that label, but nonetheless, Laviolette’s timing was good. Giroux, after all, is on a run for the ages.

Entering a series against Pittsburgh, Giroux stood tall among the Penguins’ stars. He had six goals and 14 points and dominated play for long stretches of the series.

His hit on Crosby in the first minute of Game 6 set the tone that his teammates followed through on it the rest of the day. He finished the series with 28 shots in the six games.

We’ll see if a seven-day layoff between games slows Giroux’s momentum, but it’s probably unlikely. After all, he’s only 24 years old and Laviolette gave the players just one full day off this week, so all of the Flyers should be ready.

He keeps going and going

He will turn 40 during this series and, though he will likely return next season, there’s always a chance this playoff could be Martin Brodeur’s last.

So, perhaps it’s fitting that he’s facing the Flyers in this year’s tournament. After all, Brodeur has already met Philadelphia four times in playoff series during a career that began in 1992. There’s a history there and while the Flyers have trotted out goalie after goalie, Brodeur has been an anchor to New Jersey’s winning culture since 1992.

He wasn’t at his best versus Florida in Round 1. He and the Devils blew a 3-0 lead in Game 3 and lost. And they blew 2-0 leads in Games 6 and 7 before rallying.

Brodeur is so-so against the Flyers in the playoffs for his career. In 1995 and 2000, in the Eastern Conference Finals, he won. In 2004 and 2010, he lost in Round 1.

But if you’re looking for a sign of things to come, consider this: In both times Brodeur has defeated the Flyers in the playoffs, the Devils later won the Stanley Cup.

History

The Flyers have won four straight Sunday games and have won 12 of the last 17 as favorites. New Jersey won its last six regular season contests, so with the first round included, the Devils have now won 10 of the last 13.

The Flyers started 4-0 over/under in the Penguins series before the oddsmakers caught up and established the total at seven in Games 5 and 6. As such, they’ve gone under in their last two tilts.

Nashville Predators at Phoenix Coyotes (+107, 5)

Most of the viewing public may not know much about these two teams. But for the loyal, attentive bettors out there, this pair has been making money for a long time. There are two great goaltenders, offensive balance and three of the more underrated defensemen in the league on display.

Strong in defeat

There’s a reason that Nashville is a slight favorite in Game 2. Even though they are on the road and trail the series, the Predators impressed the oddsmakers in Game 1. And rightfully so.

Goaltender Pekka Rinne was the victim of some bad bounces, but it didn't impact the Predators' push up front. Nashville pumped 42 shots on net and, though Phoenix's Mike Smith was strong between the pipes, if that kind of aggressive play continues the Predators are going to be just fine.

And on the backline, though they weren't great in Game 1, Nashville still has the better names on defense. Ryan Suter played 33:17 and Shea Weber played 33:12 in Game 1, but they need more than five shots from the two of them and they also need to be better than a combined minus-2.

Ray of hope

Phoenix forward Ray Whitney, who like Brodeur will turn 40 in May, has found energy late in his career and has become something of a lightning rod in Phoenix. As he goes, so go the Coyotes and in Game 1, he had a goal and an assist as the home team drew first blood.

In the regular season, Whitney had 24 goals and 77 points. And while defenseman Keith Yandle is the poster child for Phoenix’s stifling defensive ways, Whitney has clearly bought in. After all, he was a plus-26 this year.

Whitney closed the regular season with six points in his last five games and now has five postseason points. At 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, he’s still as slippery as ever. You would think that Weber and Suter could bottle him up, but it hasn’t happened yet.

Made in Montreal

Montreal fans don't have much to cheer for these days, but if they're still into these playoffs, perhaps they want to give a look at former Canadiens defenseman Francis Bouillon.

Not as heralded as some of the other Predators blueliners, Bouillon is having a solid postseason. He had two assists and was a plus-2 in Game 1 and now has three points in the playoffs.

As Canadiens fans will tell you, points are a bonus for Bouillon. His best season, after all, saw him post just 22 in 2005-06 with Montreal. His true value lies in his own zone.

He is a plus-8 in the postseason with 13 hits and six shots on goal. He also has five blocked shots. And speaking of age, he’s doing this at 36 years old in his 12th season in the league.

History

Nashville has won 10 of the last 11 Sunday games and has won four of the last five road games. Phoenix has won 10 of the last 12 games overall, dating back to the regular season and the over has hit in six of the last seven games between these two clubs in Arizona.

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**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 08:15 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, April 29

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UTAH (36 - 30) at SAN ANTONIO (50 - 16) - 4/29/2012, 1:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-4 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-5 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (38 - 28) at LA LAKERS (41 - 25) - 4/29/2012, 3:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 7-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-5 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (39 - 27) at ATLANTA (40 - 26) - 4/29/2012, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-4 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-4 straight up against BOSTON 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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LA CLIPPERS (40 - 26) at MEMPHIS (41 - 25) - 4/29/2012, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-5 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-5 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Short Sheet

Sunday, April 29

WC Quarterfinals, Game One (Series Tied, 0-0)
Utah at San Antonio, 1:05 ET ESPN
Utah: 10-0 Over away playing with two days rest
San Antonio: 32-9 ATS in their last 41 games

WC Quarterfinals, Game One (Series Tied, 0-0)
Denver at LA Lakers, 3:35 ET ABC
Denver: 11-1 ATS after playing as a road favorite
LA Lakers: 12-4 Over off a road loss

EC Quarterfinals, Game One (Series Tied, 0-0)
Boston at Atlanta, 7:05 ET TNT
Boston: 1-8 ATS away playing with same-season revenge
Atlanta: 17-5 ATS at home in the first round of the playoffs

WC Quarterfinals, Game One (Series Tied, 0-0)
LA Clippers at Memphis, 9:35 ET TNT
LA Clippers: 15-7 ATS revenging a road loss
Memphis: 0-7 ATS off 5+ games playing as a favorite

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, April 29

Jazz @ Spurs-- San Antonio caught fire at end of regular season, winning last ten games (9-0-1 vs spread) with last eight going over total. Spurs won six of last seven games vs Utah, winning last three played here by 9-15-10 points. Both sides have only one playoff series win in last three years, but Spurs have won four titles under Popovich. Five of last seven series games played here went over. Utah won last five games, is 3-0-1 vs spread in its last four games as an underdog.

Nuggets @ Lakers-- LA won its first round series in six games in each of last three years; they beat Nuggets in six in Western final three years ago, and Nuggets haven't won playoff series since, losing in first round last two years (3-8 overall). Denver lost three of four against Lakers this year, losing by 3-6 in their two visits here. Nuggets won/covered six of last seven games overall. Lakers covered their last three games when the favorite, after failing to cover 12 in row as favorite before that.

Celtics @ Hawks-- Underrated Atlanta won its first round series in each of last three years, winning in 7-7-6 games, then losing in second round all three years. Celtics won their last three first round series, last couple years in five games each- they won two of three against Atlanta so far this year, with three games decided by total of 10 points. Boston is 4-2 in last six games vs Hawks. Atlanta won five of its last six games overall, with their last eight games all going over the total.

Clippers @ Grizzlies-- LA sat banged-up PG Paul (leg) in last game and blew home court in this round; this is Clippers' first shot at playoffs in six years and just second since 1997. Memphis upset the Spurs LY in first round, its first playoff appearance in five years. Clippers won four of last five series games, with home team winning five of last six series games, including all three this season. LA lost five of last seven visits to Memphis- they lost three of last four games overall. Grizzlies come in on a six-game winning streak.

NBA

Sunday, April 29

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
UTAH vs. SAN ANTONIO
Utah is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games on the road
San Antonio is 9-0-1 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of San Antonio's last 13 games when playing at home against Utah

3:30 PM
DENVER vs. LA LAKERS
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Denver's last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Denver

7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. ATLANTA
Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

9:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games
LA Clippers are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Memphis's last 19 games

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NBA

Sunday, April 29

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What bettors need to know: Sunday's NBA Playoffs action
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Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs (-10.5, 207)

THE STORY: The Utah Jazz survived a spirited battle with the Phoenix Suns to secure the eighth and final playoff berth in the Western Conference. The reward: a first-round meeting with the powerhouse Spurs beginning with Game 1 Sunday afternoon in San Antonio. Utah was one of the hottest teams to close out the regular season - winning five in a row - but will be in tough against a Spurs club that ended the campaign with 10 consecutive victories despite giving their key players plenty of rest.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, ESPN

ABOUT THE JAZZ (36-30, 34-31-1 ATS): Utah surprised many by emerging as one of the top offensive teams in the league this season, averaging nearly 100 points per game. The Jazz's balanced attack was led by veteran power forward Al Jefferson, who averaged 19.2 points and 9.6 rebounds to earn his way back to the playoffs after a seven-year absence. Utah will also lean heavily on swingman Gordon Hayward, who capitalized on extra playing time to average 14.1 points in 34 games after the All-Star break.

ABOUT THE SPURS (50-16, 42-20-4 ATS): San Antonio was one of only two teams to reach the 50-win plateau this season, marking what could be head coach Gregg Popovich's most impressive accomplishment to date. Dealing with an aging star in Tim Duncan and the absence of swingman Manu Ginobili for a major portion of the season, the Spurs still posted the second-best scoring average in the NBA (103.7 ppg). At the heart of the offensive explosion was point guard Tony Parker, who averaged 18.3 points and a career-best 7.7 assists.

TRENDS:

* Over is 14-3 in the last 17 meetings in San Antonio.
* Favorite is 21-7-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings.
* Over is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings.
* Road team is 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.
* Jazz are 3-11-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings in San Antonio.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Spurs won three of four regular-season meetings, though the Jazz prevailed 91-84 in their last head-to-head encounter April 9.

2. San Antonio has been eliminated from the playoffs in the opening round in two of the last three seasons.

3. Jefferson averaged 6.1 points in just over 19 minutes in his only other playoff experience as a 20-year-old with the Boston Celtics in 2005.

Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers (-4.5, 202)

THE STORY: This will be the sixth postseason series betweenthe Lakers and Denver Nuggets with Los Angeles prevailing in each one, mostrecently in the 2009 Western Conference finals. The Lakers earned the thirdseed in the West despite theatrics they have grown accustomed to, culminating ina seven-game suspension for Metta World Peace’s vicious elbow. He still mustsit out six games. Denver has the ability to push the ball and limited KobeBryant to 17.7 points in the four-game series this season.

TV:3:30 p.m. ET, ABC

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (38-28, 36-30 ATS): While the quickness of Ty Lawson willbe a strength for Denver, forwards Danilo Gallinari and Al Harrington could bekey in the absence of World Peace. The Nuggets also have a rising rookie thatis big enough to bother the Lakers’ inside game. Kenneth Faried led all rookiesin rebounding (7.7) and the self-title Manimal said he is up to the task. “Kill. We're not friends. Don't talkto me,” Faried told The Denver Post of his game strategy.

ABOUT THE LAKERS (41-25, 28-38 ATS): Los Angeleslacks depth and has had trouble on the road, but Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasolhave proved too much for the Nuggets in the regular season, where the Lakerswon three of four. And there is no better clutch player in the league than KobeBryant, who finished second in scoring and should be well rested despite shintroubles. With World Peace out and Matt Barnes nursing a sprained ankle, theLakers will use Devin Ebanks at small forward.

TRENDS:

* Under is 21-6 in the last 27 meetings.
* Under is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings in Los Angeles.
* Nuggets are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Los Angeles.
* Nuggets are 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Nuggets are 15-0 when scoring atleast 60 points in the first half.

2. Los Angeles has won 17 of 21 postseason games against the Nuggets.

3. When the Lakers have home-courtadvantage in the opening round, they have a 34-2 series record.

Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks (-1.5, 178.5)

THE STORY: It could be the last major playoff run for Boston’s “Big Three” as the Celtics open the postseason against the host Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Forwards Paul Pierce (34) and Kevin Garnett (35) and guard Ray Allen (36) are getting longer in the tooth and more prone to injury breakdowns. The fourth-seeded Celtics have the playoff experience edge, but the fifth-seeded Hawks appear capable of dispatching of the Celtics. Boston won two of the three regular-season meetings.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE CELTICS (39-27, 34-30-2 ATS): Boston likely won’t know if Allen can play until close to game time. The veteran guard has been bothered by an injured right ankle and missed the final nine games of the regular season. Pierce has sensed Allen’s distress. “It’s always frustrating when you’re sitting out,” Pierce said. “Ray is one of the great competitors in the league. I’m sure it eats at him every single day he can’t practice and every single game he can’t play.” Pierce left the regular-season finale with a sprained left big toe but will be ready for the Hawks. Point guard Rajon Rondo led the NBA in assists at 11.7 per game.

ABOUT THE HAWKS (40-26, 36-28-2 ATS): Atlanta didn’t decline in the fashion some surmised after a season-ending injury to All-Star center Al Horford. A prime reason was that forward Josh Smith stepped up to average a career-best 18.8 points to go with 9.6 rebounds. Smith accepted more responsibility as a team leader as well. “This was definitely a year where I was productive,” Smith said. “With the injury to Al, I had to step up as a scoring leader and being more of a vocal leader. Basically, it was just showing everybody what I always had in my game.” Point guard Jeff Teague will be a pivotal figure as the player who will be defending Rondo.

TRENDS:

* Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Celtics are 0-4 ATS in their last four playoff games as underdogs.
* Hawks are 7-1 ATS in their last eight Conference Quarterfinals games.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Atlanta took Boston to seven games before falling in the first round of the 2008 playoffs and the Celtics went on to win the NBA title.

2. Boston guard Avery Bradley averaged 15.1 points over the final 15 regular-season games and will start whether or not Allen is available.

3. Hawks forward Zaza Pachulia (foot) is expected to miss the opener.

Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies (-5.5, 184)

THE STORY: Reaching the postseason has not been the norm for the Los Angeles Clippers, who are in the playoffs for the first time since 2005-06. They have won just one playoff series in four appearances since moving to Los Angeles for the 1984-85 season but come into this one having set a franchise record for victories this season. Memphis earned the fourth seed with a victory over Orlando in the season finale, has won a franchise-record 11 consecutive home games and is hosting a playoff series for the first time.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (40-26, 33-33 ATS): Chris Paul came to Los Angeles in the biggest preseason trade in recent memory and is a major reason the Clippers ended a six-year playoff drought. The All-Star point guard enters the playoffs with a mild groin strain that kept him out of Friday’s practice. He insists he will play in the opener. The Clippers will miss the playoff experience of Chauncey Billups; the 15-year veteran had season-ending surgery in February for a torn Achilles’ tendon. Blake Griffin will play in his first playoff series and will have to fight through Memphis’ big front line.

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (41-25, 29-37 ATS): Memphis is not one of the flashiest teams in the NBA but has perhaps the best perimeter defense in the league. Led by Tony Allen, Mike Conley and Rudy Gay, the Grizzlies led the league in forced turnovers at 17.1 per game. All-Star Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph will test the Clippers inside. “They want to make every possession a dogfight,” Clippers guard Randy Foye said. “They want to grind it out. They want you to take the shot they want you to take, not the shot that you want to take. That's what makes it tough.”

TRENDS:

* Under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Memphis.
* Clippers are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall.
* Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last five playoff games as favorites.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Clippers won the season series 2-1. Memphis leads the overall series 33-32.

2. Griffin is the only player in the league averaging at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and three assists.

3. Paul is first in the league in steals (2.53) while Conley is second (2.19).

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**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 08:16 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, April 29

Hot pitchers
-- Johnson has a 1.98 RA in his last two starts. Miley blanked Phillies for six innings in his first '12 start.
-- Correia is 1-0, 2.00 in three starts this season.
-- Garza is 1-1, 3.38 in four starts this season.
-- JGarcia is 2-0, 2.49 in four starts this season. Greinke is 1-0, 2.77 in his last two starts.
-- Moyer is 1-0, 2.07 in his last couple starts.
-- Gonzalez is 2-0, 0.00 (20 IP) in his last three starts. Capuano is 2-0, 2.45 in his last three starts.
-- Bumgarner is 3-0, 1.77 in his last three starts.

-- Lowe is 3-1, 3.75 in his first four starts for Cleveland.
-- Vargas is 3-1, 3.45 in five starts this season.
-- Colon is 2-1, 0.82 in his last three starts.
-- Beckett is 2-1, 2.57 in his last three starts. Floyd has a 2.79 RA in his last three starts.
-- Price is 2-0, 1.23 in his last couple starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Kendrick allowed seven runs in three IP in his first '12 start.
-- THudson is making first '12 start after being hurt in offseason; he was 2-0, 0.87 in his two rehab starts at AAA level.
-- Latos is 1-2, 5.63 in four starts for the Reds. Lyles was 2-8, 5.36 in 15 big league starts LY; he is 4-0, 3.46 in four AAA starts this year.
-- JSantana is 1-2, 4.00 in four starts this season.
-- Richard is 0-1, 9.17 in his last three starts.

-- ESantana is 0-4, 7.61 in four starts this season.
-- Alvarez is 0-2, 4.87 in his last three starts.
-- Sabathia has a 5.27 RA in four starts, but Bronx won three of those four games. Scherzer is 1-2, 8.53 in four starts this season.
-- Hunter is 1-1, 7.13 in his last three starts.
-- BChen is 0-2, 3.79 in his last three starts. Marquis has a 7.15 RA in his first two starts for Minnesota.
-- Holland has a 4.79 RA in four starts this seaon.

Hot teams
-- Reds won six of their last nine games.
-- Braves won 13 of their last 18 games.
-- Cardinals won six of their last seven home games.
-- Mets won four of their last five games. Colorado is 6-1 in game after their last seven losses.
-- Dodgers won six of their last nine games.
-- Giants won seven of their last ten games.

-- Royals won their last three games, scoring 19 runs.
-- Indians are 9-5 in their last fourteen games.
-- Mariners won four of their last five games.
-- Orioles won five of their last six games; A's won four of last six.
-- Texas won 12 of its last 15 games. Rays won six of last seven.
-- Red Sox won their last six games, scoring 45 runs.

Cold teams
-- Pirates are 1-6 in game following their last seven wins.
-- Cubs lost six of their last seven road games. Phillies lost three of last five at home.
-- Marlins lost six of their last seven games. Arizona lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Astros lost seven of their last ten road games.
-- Brewers lost last six road games, allowing 47 runs.
-- Nationals lost their last three games, scoring six runs.
-- Padres lost six of their eight road games.

-- Detroit lost seven of its last nine games. Bronx lost three of four.
-- Toronto lost four of its last five games.
-- Angels lost eight of their last ten road games.
-- White Sox lost even of their last eight home games.
-- Minnesota lost its last six games, allowing 41 runs.

Totals
-- Three of Phillies' last four home games stayed under.
-- Six of last nine Arizona games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Cincinnati games went over the total.
-- Under is 16-3-1 in Pirate games this season.
-- Six of last seven Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-0 with umpire Emmel behind the plate.
-- Seven of last ten Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in San Francisco's home games.

-- Over is 6-2-1 in Bronx Bombers' last nine games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in Seattle's last six games.
-- Nine of last ten Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Baltimore home games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last nine Tampa Bay road games went over total.
-- Six of last eight Boston road games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Kansas City games.

Umpires
-- Mil-StL-- Road team won all four Cousins games.
-- Hst-Cin-- Home team is 20-9 in last 29 Campos games.
-- Chi-Phil-- Home side won four of five Miller games.
-- Pitt-Atl-- Home team won four of five Eddings games, with the last three going over total.
-- Az-Mia-- Favorites won four of five Joyce games.
-- NY-Col-- Visiting team won all three Emmel games.
-- SD-SF-- Home side is 12-6 in last 18 Conroy games.
-- Wsh-LA-- Road favorites are 3-0 this year in Hickox games.

-- LA-Clev-- Over is 22-16 in last 38 Johnson games.
-- KC-Min-- Underdogs won last four Gorman games.
-- Det-NY-- Under is 19-16 in last 35 Drake games.
-- Sea-Tor-- Last three Carapazza games went over the total.
-- A's-Balt-- Visiting team won three of four Foster games this year.
-- Bos-Chi-- Underdogs are 3-2 in last five Hallion games.
-- TB-Tex-- All three Bellino games stayed under the total.

**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 08:17 AM

MLB

Sunday, April 29

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home

1:05 PM
DETROIT vs. NY YANKEES
Detroit is 5-10 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home

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

1:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Houston

1:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. MIAMI
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Arizona is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

1:35 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Chi Cubs are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

1:35 PM
OAKLAND vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland

1:35 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Pittsburgh's last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

2:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Boston is 7-14 SU in their last 21 games when playing Chi White Sox
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing Boston

2:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Minnesota's last 22 games when playing at home against Kansas City

2:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

3:10 PM
NY METS vs. COLORADO
NY Mets are 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing NY Mets
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing NY Mets

4:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
San Diego is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing San Diego

4:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. LA DODGERS
Washington is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Washington is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games
LA Dodgers are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games at home

8:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas's last 13 games at home

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**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 08:18 AM

MLB

Sunday, April 29

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Sunday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

Gio Gonzalez, Washington Nationals – 2-0, 1.52 ERA

Gonzalez hasn’t allowed a single run over his last 20 innings on the bump and has struck out at least six batters in each of his four starts. The lefty hasn’t thrown more than 97 pitches yet this year and has walked just seven batters. Three of his four outings have played under.

Jaime Garcia, St. Louis Cardinals – 2-0, 2.49 ERA

Garcia should have a lot in the tank Sunday after throwing just 85 pitches in a tough-luck no-decision in his last start. He gave up just one run over 7 2/3 innings against the Cubs before getting the hook in the eighth. So far, the Cardinals are giving him 6.8 runs of support per game.

Slumping

Ervin Santana, Los Angeles Angels – 0-4, 7.23 ERA

Santana won’t have much of a chance picking up his first win of the year if he can’t keep the ball in the ballpark. He gave up four dingers in his last start – a 5-0 loss to Tampa Bay – and has now allowed an MLB-high 10 homers already. The Angels aren’t giving him much help either, averaging only 0.8 runs in his starts.

Kyle Kendrick, Philadelphia Phillies – 0-1, 9.39 ERA

At least it probably can’t get much worse for Kendrick. He probably only has to make one more start before Cliff Lee gets back from the DL, but will need to be much better after getting torched for seven runs on 11 hits in only three-plus innings of work against Arizona.

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MLB

Sunday, April 29

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MLB umpire trends: Five umpires to target Sunday
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It’s a busy day in the bigs with 14 matchups on tap before Tampa Bay and Texas tangle in Sunday Night Baseball.

Here’s a look at five interesting trends concerning the men who are scheduled to call balls and strikes behind the plate.

Houston Astros at Cincinnati Reds (-200, N/A) – The Cincinnati Reds are 0-4 in their last four games with Ted Barrett behind the dish.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Miami Marlins (-190, N/A) - The Diamondbacks are just 5-12 in their last 17 games with veteran umpire Jim Joyce behind the plate.

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies (+105, N/A) - The over is 14-4 in the last 18 games that Bill Miller has been calling balls and strikes.

Baltimore Orioles at Oakland Athletics (-110, N/A) - The over is 12-5 in the last 17 games that Marty Foster has called.

Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers (-125, N/A) - Dan Bellino has watched the over cash just once in his last 11 games behind home plate.

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**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 08:39 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Nashville at Phoenix
The Predators look to bounce back from their Game 1 loss and build on their 7-1 record in their last 8 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150. Nashville is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Predators favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29

Game 7-8: New Jersey at Philadelphia (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 12.737; Philadelphia 11.721
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+150); Over

Game 9-10: Nashville at Phoenix (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 13.066; Phoenix 11.763
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-120); Under

**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 08:41 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Boston at Atlanta
The Celtics look to build on their 6-1-1 ATS record in their last 8 games as an underdog of 1 to 4 1/2 points. Boston is the pick (+1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Celtics favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Boston (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks

SUNDAY, APRIL 29

Game 509-510: Utah at San Antonio (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 121.648; San Antonio 130.852
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 9; 212
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 11; 207
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+11); Over

Game 511-512: Denver at LA Lakers (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 120.620; LA Lakers 126.617
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 6; 198
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 4 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-4 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: Boston at Atlanta (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 124.683; Atlanta 123.712
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 182
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 178 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+1 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: LA Clippers at Memphis (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 119.577; Memphis 126.251
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 6 1/2; 180
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 5; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-5); Under

**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 08:44 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Tampa Bay at Texas
The Rays look to build on their 6-0 record in David Price's last 6 starts when the total is set at 9 to 10 1/2 runs. Tampa Bay is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Rays favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29

Game 901-902: Arizona at Miami (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Miley) 13.146; Miami (Johnson) 14.343
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Miami (-185); 7
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-185); Under

Game 903-904: Houston at Cincinnati (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Lyles) 15.803; Cincinnati (Latos) 14.817
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+170); Over

Game 905-906: Pittsburgh at Atlanta (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Correia) 15.639; Atlanta (Hudson) 16.864
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-170); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-170); Under

Game 907-908: Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Garza) 14.751; Philadelphia (Kendrick) 15.967
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-105); Under

Game 909-910: Milwaukee at St. Louis (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Greinke) 15.801; St. Louis (Garcia) 15.479
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+105); Under

Game 911-912: NY Mets at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Santana) 15.516; Colorado (Moyer) 14.635
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 10
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-115); Over

Game 913-914: San Diego at San Francisco (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Richard) 15.921; San Francisco (Bumgarner) 14.894
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-170); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+150); Under

Game 915-916: Washington at LA Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Gonzalez) 16.377; LA Dodgers (Capuano) 14.809
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-115); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-115); Under

Game 917-918: Seattle at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Vargas) 16.336; Toronto (Alvarez) 15.096
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+130); Over

Game 919-920: Detroit at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Scherzer) 15.243; NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.631
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-180); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-180); Under

Game 921-922: LA Angels at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angles (Santana) 14.686; Cleveland (Lowe) 15.526
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-115); Over

Game 923-924: Oakland at Baltimore (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Colon) 16.330; Baltimore (Hunter) 14.708
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-105); Over

Game 925-926: Kansas City at Minnesota (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Chen) 13.706; Minnesota (Marquis) 14.812
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+100); Over

Game 927-928: Boston at Chicago White Sox (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Beckett) 16.161; White Sox (Floyd) 14.755
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-130); Over

Game 929-930: Tampa Bay at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 17.441; Texas (Holland) 16.255
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Texas (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+105); Under

**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 09:54 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, April 29

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ARIZONA (10 - 11) at MIAMI (8 - 12) - 1:10 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. JOSH JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 59-42 (+18.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 107-83 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 107-83 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 79-56 (+25.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 80-102 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 37-50 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 37-50 (-20.0 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
ARIZONA is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSH JOHNSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
JOHNSON is 3-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.00 and a WHIP of 0.889.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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HOUSTON (8 - 13) at CINCINNATI (10 - 11) - 1:10 PM
JORDAN LYLES (R) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 65-120 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 24-51 (-22.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-39 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 63-119 (-37.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 42-89 (-34.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-46 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 88-93 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 37-53 (-23.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 300-281 (-70.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JORDAN LYLES vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LYLES is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MAT LATOS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LATOS is 3-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 0.732.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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PITTSBURGH (9 - 11) at ATLANTA (13 - 8) - 1:35 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 202-416 (-97.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
HUDSON is 136-62 (+35.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 24-5 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 136-62 (+35.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 60-24 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 20-16 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CORREIA is 73-60 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 12-4 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 9-3 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 11-4 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CORREIA is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.540.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

TIM HUDSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HUDSON is 5-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.85 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 5-6 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.8 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (7 - 14) at PHILADELPHIA (10 - 11) - 1:35 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1194-1280 (-239.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 649-658 (-126.8 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1137-1196 (-217.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 878-943 (-164.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 71-86 (-30.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 131-75 (+37.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-1 (+1.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GARZA is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.33 and a WHIP of 1.074.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KENDRICK is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (9 - 12) at ST LOUIS (14 - 7) - 2:15 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 70-129 (-44.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
GREINKE is 9-22 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 13-39 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 26-9 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 26-9 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 105-96 (-34.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GARCIA is 14-24 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-1 (+3.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GREINKE is 6-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.194.
His team's record is 6-4 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.5 units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GARCIA is 4-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.301.
His team's record is 6-4 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.3 units)

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NY METS (12 - 9) at COLORADO (10 - 10) - 3:10 PM
JOHAN SANTANA (L) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SANTANA is 4-11 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 118-99 (+29.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
MOYER is 47-22 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 31-23 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 47-42 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 47-42 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 83-101 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 60-64 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 44-48 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 7-21 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 22-37 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 83-101 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. COLORADO since 1997
SANTANA is 2-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.688.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

JAMIE MOYER vs. NY METS since 1997
MOYER is 7-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.284.
His team's record is 12-8 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-13. (-6.7 units)

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SAN DIEGO (7 - 15) at SAN FRANCISCO (11 - 10) - 4:05 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 78-107 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 53-78 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 9-26 (-13.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-32 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-57 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 78-107 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 20-38 (-16.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 171-84 (+36.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 195-119 (+47.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 35-27 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
RICHARD is 5-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 6-2 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BUMGARNER is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.219.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

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WASHINGTON (14 - 7) at LA DODGERS (15 - 6) - 4:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. CHRIS CAPUANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 44-62 (-24.8 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 62-40 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 42-23 (+16.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 94-89 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 39-30 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 94-89 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-35 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
CAPUANO is 2-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.35 and a WHIP of 1.271.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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SEATTLE (11 - 11) at TORONTO (11 - 10) - 1:05 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 140-207 (-56.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 36-68 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 75-130 (-47.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 106-86 (+34.3 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.
VARGAS is 13-7 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-1 (+0.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. TORONTO since 1997
VARGAS is 0-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 7.52 and a WHIP of 1.721.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
ALVAREZ is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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DETROIT (11 - 10) at NY YANKEES (11 - 9) - 1:05 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 24-6 (+14.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 47-17 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 21-9 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-1 (-0.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SCHERZER is 4-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.16 and a WHIP of 1.080.
His team's record is 4-0 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. DETROIT since 1997
SABATHIA is 15-12 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.314.
His team's record is 19-15 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 19-15. (+2.6 units)

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LA ANGELS (7 - 14) at CLEVELAND (10 - 9) - 1:05 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. DEREK LOWE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 7-14 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 7-14 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
LA ANGELS are 42-49 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 50-34 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-17 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 67-61 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 625-620 (+59.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 153-135 (+31.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 107-91 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 372-308 (+52.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 516-509 (+60.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 606-601 (+41.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SANTANA is 1-6 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.262.
His team's record is 3-8 (-6.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.7 units)

DEREK LOWE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LOWE is 4-8 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.01 and a WHIP of 1.315.
His team's record is 4-10 (-8.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-3. (+8.0 units)

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OAKLAND (11 - 11) at BALTIMORE (13 - 8) - 1:35 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. TOMMY HUNTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 75-77 (+21.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
HUNTER is 26-14 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUNTER is 25-11 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 69-53 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 154-237 (-82.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
COLON is 11-8 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.339.
His team's record is 13-10 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-14. (-8.0 units)

TOMMY HUNTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HUNTER is 5-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 6-0 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (6 - 14) at MINNESOTA (5 - 15) - 2:10 PM
BRUCE CHEN (L) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 34-51 (-22.8 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
MARQUIS is 16-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 32-15 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 16-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 47-32 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 68-115 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-59 (-28.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-57 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-31 (-15.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-32 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 65-108 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 37-76 (-30.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-36 (-19.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-28 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 72-76 (-32.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

BRUCE CHEN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CHEN is 2-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.489.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MARQUIS is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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BOSTON (10 - 10) at CHI WHITE SOX (10 - 11) - 2:10 PM
JOSH BECKETT (R) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 33-16 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-54 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-52 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-31 (-16.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 7-15 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-52 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-35 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLOYD is 10-18 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BECKETT is 4-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.459.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. BOSTON since 1997
FLOYD is 6-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.051.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.5 units)

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TAMPA BAY (13 - 8) at TEXAS (16 - 5) - 8:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 123-77 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 117-72 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 89-52 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOLLAND is 17-6 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 22-12 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 36-24 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. TEXAS since 1997
PRICE is 0-6 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.30 and a WHIP of 1.386.
His team's record is 3-6 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HOLLAND is 4-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.79 and a WHIP of 1.622.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-0. (+6.0 units)

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**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 11:58 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Sunday, April 29

National League

Arizona at Miami, 1:10 ET
Miley: Arizona 24-12 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Johnson: Miami 10-30 SU after losing 6 or 6 of their last 8 games

Houston at Cincinnati, 1:10 ET
Lyles: Houston 13-3 Over vs. right-handed starters
Latos: Cincinnati 5-16 SU after allowing 1 or 0 runs

Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 1:35 ET
Correia: 20-8 Over pitching off a team win
Hudson: 24-5 TSR at home on Sundays

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 1:35 ET WGN
Garza: 7-0 Over away pitching off a team loss
Kendrick: Philadelphia 1-7 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games

Milwaukee at St. Louis, 2:15 ET
Greinke: Milwaukee 11-26 SU as a road underdog of +150 or less
Garcia: 13-2 TSR as a home favorite of -150 or less

NY Mets at Colorado, 3:10 ET
Santana: 4-11 TSR pitching off a team win
Moyer: Colorado 7-0 Under in day games

San Diego at San Francisco, 4:05 ET
Richard: San Diego 3-13 SU as an underdog
Bumgarner: 15-3 Under at home with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs

Washington at LA Dodgers, 4:10 ET
Gonzalez: 30-9 TSR as a favorite
Capuano: 2-9 TSR at home with a line of +125 to -125

American League

Seattle at Toronto, 1:07 ET
Vargas: 10-4 TSR as an underdog of +125 to +175
Alvarez: Toronto 6-15 SU after allowing 1 or 0 runs

Detroit at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET TBS
Scherzer: Detroit 21-9 SU on Sundays
Sabathia: 8-0 Over at home vs. AL Central opponents

LA Angels at Cleveland, 1:05 ET
Santana: Angels 39-19 SU after scoring 2 runs or less
Lowe: Cleveland 16-5 Under at home after scoring 1 or 0 runs

Oakland at Baltimore, 1:35 ET
Colon: 0-6 TSR after allowing 2+ home runs last start
Hunter: Baltimore 10-1 SU with a line of +125 to -125

Kansas City at Minnesota, 2:10 ET
Chen: 14-7 TSR with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
Marquis: Minnesota 1-13 SU with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs

Boston at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 ET
Beckett: Boston 23-9 SU away off BB wins
Floyd: White Sox 8-17 SU at home vs. AL East opponents

Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 ET ESPN
Price: Tampa Bay 4-11 SU after winning 8+ of their last 10 games
Holland: 17-6 Over in home games

**Udog** · 04-29-2012, 12:06 PM

MLB

Sunday, April 29

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Sunday Night Baseball: Rays at Rangers
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Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers (-122, 9)

While it is far too early to describe Tampa Bay’s series at Texas as an AL Championship Series preview, few would be surprised if the two squads squared off for the pennant come October.

The Rays have shaken off a sluggish start, winning eight of their past 10 games. Tampa Bay took Friday’s series opener 8-4 before Texas snapped the Rays’ six-game winning streak 7-2 on Saturday. The Rangers own baseball’s best record at 16-5, three games better than the Rays’ 13-8 mark entering Sunday’s nationally televised matchup.

The Rangers boast baseball’s best offense, averaging 5.3 runs per game, leading the majors in batting average (.297) and ranking second in home runs (33).

Outfielder Josh Hamilton paces the Texas attack, ranking in the top five in the majors in average (.388) homers (nine) and RBIs (24).

Before Saturday, the Rays had allowed only 2.4 runs per game in their past 10 contests. Tampa Bay has given up 11 runs in the first two games of the series.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tampa Bay LH David Price (3-1, ERA 2.63) vs. Texas LH Derek Holland (2-1, ERA 4.78)

Price pitched well in his last outing Tuesday, firing a complete-game five-hit shutout against the Angels. Price walked one and struck out six, both season-best marks. Historically the left-hander has struggled against Texas, going 0-3 with a 5.67 ERA in six career starts.

Holland looks to rebound from his worst start of the season Monday against the Yankees, when the left-hander allowed nine hits, seven earned runs and walked four in six innings. He had walked only three hitters in 14 1/3 innings in his previous two starts in victories over Seattle and Boston. Holland is 3-1 in five career starts against the Rays, but with a bloated 6.51 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. Left-handers are hitting .318 against Holland this season; right-handers .184.

2. Tampa Bay pinch-hitters have reached base in their last five plate appearances. The last two (Brandon Allen on Thursday and Luke Scott on Friday) homered.

3. Texas outfielder Nelson Cruz is hitting .438 against Price with two homers in 16 career at-bats.

TRENDS

Texas is 42-17 in its last 59 home games while the Rays are 27-11 in Price's last 38 starts with four days' rest.

The under is 6-1 in the Rays' last seven games overall and 10-3-1 in the Rangers last 14 home games.

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**Udog** · 04-30-2012, 08:09 AM

Baseball's statistical leaders, after 3.5 weeks of games.......
Runs scored-- Kinsler Tex 23, Kemp LA 23, Hamilton Tex 20.
RBI-- Hamilton 25, Kemp 24, Ethier LA 24, Swisher NYY 23.
On-Base %-- Wright NYM .506, Kemp .495, Willingham Min .457.
Home Runs-- Kemp 11, Hamilton 9, Granderson NYY 8.
ERA-- Saunders Mia 0.90, Beachy Atl 1.05, Strasburg Wsh 1.13.

Strikeouts-- Sabathia NYY 38, Weaver LAA 36, Garza Cubs 36.

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