Wednesday's Trends and Indexes - 5/2(NBA, NHL, MLB, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, May 2

Good Luck on day #123 of 2012!

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[Udog]

Wednesday's betting tips: Rays lose Longoria

Weather to watch

Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies – 16 mph winds are expected to blow out to center field.

Who’s hot

NBA: San Antonio is 21-5-1 ATS in their last 27 home games.

NBA: The Denver Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.

NHL: The New York Rangers are 9-3 in their last 12 games as a road underdog.

NHL: Phoenix has won 11 of its last 13.

MLB: Texas is 9-1 in Matt Harrison’s last 10 road starts.

Who’s not

NBA: The Philadelphia 76ers are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in Chicago.

NBA: The Lakers are 4-11 against the spread in their last 15 games following a straight up win.

NHL: Washington has won four of its last five home games against the New York Rangers.

NHL: The over is 0-3-2 in Nashville's last five home games.

MLB: The Chicago Cubs are 2-8 in their last 10 games in Cincinnati.

Key stat

64 – The Orlando Magic scored just 64 combined points in the second half in the opening two games of their series with Indiana. The Pacers routed Orlando 93-78 as 9.5-point favorites in Game 2 and are pegged as 3-point road favorites in Wednesday’s Game 3.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays - A few hours after denying a report that third baseman Evan Longoria will be sidelined 6-8 weeks with a hamstring injury, the Tampa Bay Rays acknowledged Longoria will be out 4-8 weeks with a partially torn hamstring. He’s hitting .329 with four home runs, 19 RBIs and 15 walks.

Game of the day

Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies (-6.5, 185)

Notable quotable

"This has been a big distraction to our hockey team to make this announcement today so our players will be prepared for Game 3 tomorrow night. It's very disappointing. Any time something like happens it's disappointing. In the playoffs to hold out arguably two of your better players . . . it's a pretty easy decision. I always try to do the right thing in my personal life, in my business life. I put the team ahead of individual players.'' – Nashville Predators GM David Poile after suspending forwards Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn for Game 3 after the pair reportedly missed curfew. The Preds trail the Coyotes 2-0 in the series and are set as -180 favorites Wednesday.

Notes and tips

The rainout Monday night at Detroit for what was to be the opener of a three-game series was not as desirable, but it allowed Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost to maneuver his rotation again. The revised rotation does not include Luis Mendoza, who will likely be moving to the bullpen as the long man. The rotation lines up this way: Luke Hochevar and Jonathan Sanchez will start Tuesday and Wednesday at Detroit. Danny Duffy and Bruce Chen will start Thursday and Friday against the Yankees at the start of a seven-game homestand (four against New York, three against Boston).

New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire had surgery on his lacerated left hand on Tuesday, and the team said it is "doubtful" he will be available for the remaining games in the playoff series against the Miami Heat. Stoudemire punched a glass fire extinguisher case with his left hand after the team's 104-94 loss in Game 2, which put his team in an 0-2 hole in the series. He suffered lacerations, and had to be treated by paramedics at American Airlines Arena. After visiting a hand specialist, Stoudemire has surgery Tuesday to repair a small muscle in his hand. Stoudemire averaged 17.5 points during the regular season and 13.5 points in the first two playoff games.

[Udog]

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Celtics beat the Hawks in Atlanta without Rajon Rondo, as his backup Bradley played 42 minutes with only one turnover.

-- Bulls weren't as fortunate without Derrick Rose, losing 109-92 at home to the 76ers, who outscored Chicago 36-14 in the third quarter.

-- Nationals lost their fifth straight game with Ryan Zimmerman out hurt; they've scored seven runs in the five games.

-- Angels' Jerome Williams threw a 3-hit shutout at Minnesota, which is hurting with Justin Morneau injured.

-- First place Tampa Bay hosted Seattle the last two nights, but drew less than 10,000 fans both games, even with Felix Hernandez going Monday. At that rate, Rays aren't going to last much longer in the Bay Area.

-- Buck Showalter won his 1,000th game as a major league manager when his much-improved Orioles beat the Bronx Bombers 7-1.


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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud.........

13) Now that the steroids era is over in baseball, home runs are down; there are very few real fast players anymore, so not lot of running, teams are defending better, thanks to spray charts and improved scouting, so the best way to keep scoring up in baseball is to move fences in at stadiums where teams are having trouble hitting. I’m looking at you, Miami/San Diego.

12) The casual fan perceives baseball as slow/boring/too low scoring, mostly because casual fans are part of today’s attention deficit culture that requires constant stimulation. Fences have already been moved in at Comerica in Detroit and CitiField in Flushing. I’d expect the Marlins to move fences in next year—how do you have a young star like Giancarlo Stanton and build a park where a home run is an oddity?

11) Ryan Braun had three homers and a triple Monday night in San Diego, 15 total bases, a tremendous night, which reminds us that one of baseball’s more underrated records is Shawn Green’s 19 total bases in one game. Going to be hard to break that one.

10) Restaurant chain PF Chang’s got sold for $1.1B, meaning Mongolian Beef will be more expensive pretty soon. Not good.

9) Tennessee Volunteers have seven new assistant football coaches, which could be a good thing, but also signals that the ones who left weren’t overly confident of Tennessee’s chances moving ahead. None of the seven who left were fired, by the way.

8) St John’s hooper Amir Garrett is heading to Arizona as soon as his school year is over, going to the Cincinnati Reds’ player development camp. Garrett is a 6-6 lefty pitcher. Reds gave him a million bucks, hoping he cam become a big league hurler. He doesn't have much experience.

7) I wonder what an owner like Arte Moreno in Anaheim thinks when he’s paying Vernon Wells $25M a year and Wells just isn't very good?

6) Orioles are off to good start, but they might be worried about Jake Arrieta; in his first three starts, he induced 27 misses on 140 opponents’ swings. In his last two starts, only six misses on 67 swings.

5) Northern Illinois QB Chandler Harnish had a free agent deal all set with the Chargers but was drafted by the Colts with the last pick of the draft, so he goes to Indy instead of the Chargers. Think he was happy about that?

4) Do major league teams practice sliding? I'm serious. Evan Longoria tore his hamstring sliding Monday night; does he practice sliding the right way?

3) Astros had seven pitchers face seven consecutive batters Monday night, after they left starter Norris in too long, costing him a win. No one had ever used seven pitchers on seven consecutive batters before. Ever.

2) SMU's athletic department lost $113M over the last seven years; thats not a misprint. Wonder how the academic side at SMU feels about that.

1) Anaheim Angels have been shut out in Ervin Santana's last four starts-- they've been outscored 20-0 in those games. Ouch.

[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, May 2

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NY RANGERS (56-26-0-9, 121 pts.) at WASHINGTON (47-34-0-10, 104 pts.) - 5/2/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 11-8 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 11-8-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)

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PHOENIX (48-27-0-15, 111 pts.) at NASHVILLE (52-28-0-9, 113 pts.) - 5/2/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 51-37 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 30-22 ATS (-0.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 32-19 ATS (+4.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 45-32 ATS (+88.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 151-137 ATS (+300.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 47-42 ATS (+3.2 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 20-8 ATS (+11.7 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 31-22 ATS (+55.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 18-9 ATS (+27.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 83-64 ATS (+14.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 14-4 ATS (+18.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
PHOENIX is 191-163 ATS (+25.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 9-5 (+4.6 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 9-5-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.6 Units)

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NHL
Short Sheet

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

EC Semifinals, Game Three (Series Tied, 1-1)
NY Rangers at Washington, 7:35 ET NBCSN
NY Rangers: 7-1 SU away off a home loss
Washington: 1-6 SU at home when tied in a playoff series

WC Semifinals, Game Three (Phoenix Leads, 2-0)
Phoenix at Nashville, 9:05 ET CNBC
Phoenix: 7-1 SU away off BB home wins
Nashville: 11-2 SU playing with double-revenge




NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, May 2

Capitals @ Rangers-- Washington has had more than seven shots on goal in just one period so far in series, but they got split at MSG, winning Game 2 with a power play goal (7:27 left). Washington has killed 27 of 30 penalties so far in playoffs; Rangers are 1-10 on power play in last three games. Rangers lost four of last five games in this building, dropping all three here in playoff series loss to Caps LY. Rangers won two of three on road in first round series vs Ottawa; three of their five goals in series came in third period.

Predators @ Coyotes-- Phoenix is 6-3 in playoffs, winning five of last six, with seven of nine games going to OT; they were outshot 42-24 in Game 1, but had 39-33 edge in Game 2. Coyotes won last three games in this building, holding Nashville to two goals in each game. Phoenix was 3-0 on road in its first round series. Seven of last eight series games in this building went over total. Five of Preds' seven playoff games were decided by one goal. Nashville is 0-3 so far in playoffs when they allow more than two goals.




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Wednesday, May 2

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
NY RANGERS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Rangers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
Washington is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

9:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. NASHVILLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Nashville
Phoenix is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Nashville is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix


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NHL

Wednesday, May 2

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What bettors need to know: Wednesday's NHL playoff action
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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals (-115, 4.5)

THE STORY: The focus has shifted to ice time as the Washington Capitals prepare to host the New York Rangers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. With the best-of-seven shifting to DC, much of the attention is on Capitals head coach Dale Hunter's decision to reduce superstar Alex Ovechkin's playing time. Ovechkin played a career-low 13 1/2 minutes in Game 2, but scored the game winner as Washington evened the series at a game apiece.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCS, CBC

ABOUT THE RANGERS: New York did well to battle back from a 2-0 deficit and tie the game early in the third period, but took a pair of costly penalties after evening the score - the second of which led to Ovechkin's go-ahead power-play goal. "It’s a tie game, you can’t take four minutes in penalties," Rangers head coach John Tortorella said afterward. "You’re not gonna win a hockey game like that." Veteran C Brian Boyle returned to the lineup after missing three games with a concussion, finishing with one shot on goal in just over 15 minutes of ice time.

ABOUT THE CAPITALS: While media and fans scrutinize Hunter's personnel decisions, the players say they support their coach all the way. "To be honest, it's not even something that we notice," said Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner. "We don't go down the sheet at the end of the game and say, 'How much did 'Ovi' play?' You know he wants to play more, and he's frustrated by not playing 20 minutes. But he doesn't care - he wants to win that game." Part of the reason for the diminished ice time is the play of Washington's third and fourth lines, which have performed well in the postseason.

TRENDS:
- Washington is 1-4 in its last five games following a win.
- New York is 9-3 in its last 12 as a road underdog.
- The under is 4-0-4 in New York's last eight.

OVERTIME:

1. The Capitals recalled goaltender Dany Sabourin, defenseman Sean Collins and forward Cody Eakin from their American Hockey League affiliate in Hershey as insurance.

2. The Rangers have won just one of their last five visits to Washington.



Phoenix Coyotes at Nashville Predators (-180, 5)

THE STORY: Being down 2-0 in their best-of-seven series with the Phoenix Coyotes isn't the only thing that has the Nashville Predators concerned. Two of their top forwards have been suspended for violating team rules as the series shifts to Music City for Game 3 Wednesday night. Andrei Kostitsyn and Alexander Radulov will watch from the press box after reportedly being spotted at 4 a.m. the morning before Game 2 in Glendale, Ariz.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, CNBC, TSN

ABOUT THE COYOTES: While Nashville deals with unwanted distractions, Phoenix - a team used to addressing off-ice issues - has been all business in winning the opening two games of the series. Yet, despite the sizeable lead, head coach Dave Tippett is approaching Game 3 with caution. ''We realize that Nashville is going to come out and play probably their best game of the series in Game 3, probably out of desperation, and we have to make sure our game is where it needs to be to give us the best chance to win,'' he said.

ABOUT THE PREDATORS: Nashville general manager David Poile would not confirm why the two players were being banned, but called their actions unfortunate and selfish. ''I hope there is some remorse for what they did,'' he said. ''Time will tell with their behavior and if they get the opportunity to get back into the lineup.'' Radulov, who rejoined Nashville following a lengthy stint in the KHL, was singled out by NBC analyst Keith Jones during the Game 2 loss. Jones ripped Radulov repeatedly for appearing lazy on offense and completely disinterested on defense.

TRENDS:
- Nashville has won 24 of its last 32 home games.
- The under is 3-0-2 in Phoenix's last five road games.
- The road team is 6-2 in the last eight meetings.

OVERTIME:

1. Options for replacing Kostitsyn and Radulov include Matt Halischuk, Jordin Tootoo and Craig Smith. Only Smith has suited up in this series.

2. The Coyotes have won their last three visits to Nashville, including both this season.

3. Radulov is the Predators' leading playoff scorer with a goal and five assists in seven games. Kostitsyn has three goals and an assist.


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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, May 2

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UTAH (36 - 31) at SAN ANTONIO (51 - 16) - 5/2/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 44-20 ATS (+22.0 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 34-15 ATS (+17.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 87-61 ATS (+19.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
UTAH is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-5 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (43 - 25) at ORLANDO (38 - 30) - 5/2/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 7-6 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 10-3 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (41 - 26) at MEMPHIS (41 - 26) - 5/2/2012, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 392-460 ATS (-114.0 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 148-187 ATS (-57.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 134-185 ATS (-69.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 89-71 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 46-31 ATS (+11.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-6 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 7-5 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, May 2

WC Quarterfinals, Game Two (San Antonio Leads, 1-0)
Utah at San Antonio, 7:05 ET TNT
Utah: 10-1 Over away playing with 2+ days rest
San Antonio: 18-3 ATS with a total of 200+ points

EC Quarterfinals, Game Three (Series Tied, 1-1)
Indiana at Orlando, 7:35 ET NBATV
Indiana: 16-31 ATS off a home win
Orlando: 16-5 Under in playoff games

WC Quarterfinals, Game Two (Los Angeles Leads, 1-0)
LA Clippers at Memphis, 9:35 ET TNT
LA Clippers: 12-4 Over off ATS losses in 2 of their last 3 games
Memphis: 0-8 ATS after plaing 5+ games as a favorite




NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, May 2

Jazz @ Spurs-- San Antonio have won last 11 games (10-0-1 vs spread) with eight of last nine going over the total. Spurs won seven of last eight games vs Utah, winning last four played here by 9-15-10-15 points, as 106-91 Game 1 win came fairly easily. Utah won five of their last six games, is 3-1-1 vs spread in its last five games as an underdog. SA subs were 6-12 behind arc, 10-26 inside it; those were only six treys Spurs made. So far in playoffs, Game 1 losers are 5-1 vs spread in Game 2.

Magic @ Pacers-- Orlando got split in Indiana; they're 9-2 in last 11 vs Indiana, winning six of last seven played here, with only one of the six wins by less than 13 points. Magic took 49 3's, 30 FTs in two games at Indiana, a bad ratio- they need some inside scoring. Pacers were down a hoop at half in Game 2, outscored Orlando 30-13 in 3rd quarter- starting guards were 13-20 in Game 2, a marked improvement. Scoring 81-78 is not going to get it done; where does Magic find more offense?

Clippers @ Grizzlies-- LA was down 27 at one point in Game 1, trailed by 24 with 7:52 left, rallied to stun Memphis in 99-98 Game 1 win, as big a comeback as ever happened in NBA playoffs. Clippers won five of last six series games, with home team winning five of last seven, three of four this season. Clippers lost Butler with broken left hand; they got 19 points from Young in 24:00 off bench. Game 1 loss snapped Grizzlies' 6-game win streak. Previous three NBA teams that blew such a big lead wound up getting to NBA Finals.




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Wednesday, May 2

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
UTAH vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Utah's last 14 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of San Antonio's last 17 games at home

7:30 PM
INDIANA vs. ORLANDO
Indiana is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games

9:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. MEMPHIS
LA Clippers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 8 games when playing Memphis
Memphis is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing LA Clippers


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NBA

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What bettors need to know: Wednesday's NBA playoff action
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Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs (-11.5, 204)

THE STORY: The last time Gregg Popovich was named NBA Coach of the Year, the San Antonio Spurs went on to win the NBA championship. That bodes well for the Spurs, who resume their best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series Wednesday night against the visiting San Antonio Spurs. Popovich was named coach of the year for a second time Tuesday after leading the Spurs to 50 regular-season victories. San Antonio earned a convincing 106-91 win over Utah in the series opener.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TNT, Fox Sports Southwest

ABOUT THE JAZZ: Utah had no answer for the Spurs in the opener, surrendering 58 points in the paint while allowing San Antonio to shoot nearly 48 percent from the field. Franchise power forward Al Jefferson said he and his teammates remained upbeat despite the one-sided loss. "Believe it or not, we do walk out with our heads up a little bit," said Jefferson, who finished with 16 points and nine rebounds in his first taste of postseason action since his rookie 2004-05 campaign. "Now let's just go and watch film and learn from our mistake, then get ready for Game 2."

ABOUT THE SPURS: Ever humble, Popovich credited much of his success with San Antonio to the fortuitous arrivals of franchise centers David Robinson and Tim Duncan. "If you can draft David Robinson and follow that up with Tim Duncan, that's a couple of decades of very, very possible success unless you just screw it up," he said. "So it's hard to take credit when circumstances have gone your way so consistently." The aging Duncan showed signs of his old self in the series opener, erupting for 17 points and 11 rebounds. Tony Parker led the way with 28 points and eight assists

TRENDS:
- San Antonio is 21-5-1 against the spread in its last 27 home games.
- The over is 2-8-1 in San Antonio's last 30.
- Utah is 1-3-1 against the spread in its last five meetings with San Antonio.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Popovich, who last won the coach-of-the-year award in 2003, earned 77 first-place votes to easily outdistance runner-up Tom Thibodeau of the Chicago Bulls (27). Indiana's Frank Vogel (seven) finished third.

2. San Antonio hasn't lost at home to Utah since dropping a 105-98 decision Jan. 20, 2010.



Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic (3, 183.5)

THE STORY: The Orlando Magic earned a split in Indiana against the third-seeded Pacers but their Game 2 performance didn’t provide much encouragement that they can win the first-round series. The Magic were outplayed and outworked in the second half of the 93-78 loss and now Indiana can take the lead in the series with a victory in Orlando on Wednesday. The Pacers have held the sixth-seeded Magic below 40 percent from the field in both games.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBATV, Fox Sports Indiana (Indiana), Fox Sports Florida (Orlando)

ABOUT THE PACERS: Starting guards George Hill (18 points) and Paul George (17) combined to make 13 of 20 shots in Game 2 while thoroughly outplaying Orlando’s backcourt. Forwards David West and Danny Granger scored 18 points apiece but Granger had his second consecutive poor shooting game – he’s connecting at a 34.1-percent clip in the series. The Pacers outscored Orlando by 17 points in the second half when they had a 26-13 rebounding edge. “This time of year, games are a lot harder,” Granger said. “Everybody’s playing twice as hard. You have to be the team with the most resolve, the team just playing with the most attitude to try to get the win.”

ABOUT THE MAGIC: Orlando is averaging just 79.5 points in the series with a high game of 81. The loss of center Dwight Howard for the series has thrust Glen Davis into a leading role and that has produced mixed results. Davis is averaging 17 points and 11.5 rebounds but is shooting just 36.1 percent and disappeared in the second half of Game 2. Forward Ryan Anderson has experienced back-to-back poor games, averaging just eight points after making the most 3-pointers (166) in the league in the regular season. “We’re going to have to be better offensively,” Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. “I’m going to have to find something that works.”

TRENDS:
- The over is 4-0 in Orlando's last four home games.
- Indiana has covered in four of its last five road games.
- Indiana is 2-6 against the number in the last eight meetings between the two teams.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Orlando scored just 64 second-half points in the two games at Indiana.

2. The Pacers shot 89.3 percent (25 for 28) from the free-throw line in Game 2 after hitting just 13 of 22 attempts in the opener.

3. Magic guard Jason Richardson had 17 points and five 3-pointers in the opener, but scored just two points in Game 2 while dealing with an early-game injury to his left thumb.



Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies (-6.5, 185)

THE STORY: Having lost home-court advantage, the Memphis Grizzlies will try to regain their wits after blowing a huge lead in the series opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Memphis can ill afford to fall into a 2-0 hole when it hosts the Grizzles on Wednesday night in Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series. Memphis led by as many as 27 points and entered the fourth quarter with a 21-point cushion, tying a playoff record for the largest blown lead in the postseason.

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

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS: Lost in the afterglow of the stunning comeback was an injury to starting forward Caron Butler, who is out four to six weeks with a broken hand. That underscored the importance of acquiring reserve swingman Nick Young in a midseason trade with the Washington Wizards. Young was sensational down the stretch in Game 1, burying three 3-pointers in a 60-second span and finishing with a team-high 19 points. That matched his season-high output since joining the Clippers. Los Angeles head coach Vinny Del Negro said he may start veteran Bobby Simmons in place of Butler and keep Young in his role as sixth man.

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES: Memphis played a near-perfect three quarters before the collapse and must overcome the emotional wreckage of a loss that center Marc Gasol admitted was “heartbreaking.” Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins made a somewhat curious choice to start Zach Randolph, who came off the bench in 20 of the final 24 games after missing 2 1/2 months with a torn medial collateral ligament. The hero of last season’s playoffs, Randolph scored only six points on 3-of-13 shooting. Memphis went 37-17 with Marreese Speights in the starting lineup and 23-14 while Randolph was sidelined. With Randolph in a reserve role, the bench averaged a shade over 36 points per game.

TRENDS:
- Memphis is 0-5 against the spread in its last five overall.
- Los Angeles is 1-4 against the spread in its five.
- The under is 14-6 in Memphis' last 20.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Led by PG Chris Paul, Los Angeles had a league-high 14 regular-season wins when trailing by at least 10 points.

2. Three teams have blown 18-point leads in the postseason – and all three (Dallas 2011; New Jersey 2002; Houston 1994) advanced to the NBA Finals. The Mavericks and Rockets each won championships.

3. Memphis has dropped three of four meetings with the Clippers this season and had its 11-game home winning streak snapped.


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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, May 2

Hot pitchers
-- WRodriguez is 2-1, 1.35 in his last three starts.
-- Kershaw is 2-0, 2.08 in five starts this season.
-- Gallardo is 1-0, 1.71 in three starts that weren't against St Louis (0-2, 22.23 vs Cardinals).
-- Saunders is 2-1, 1.20 in four starts this season. Jackson is 1-1, 2.61 in his last three starts.
-- Arroyo is 1-0, 2.21 in his last three starts.
-- Hanson is 2-0, 2.07 in his last couple starts. Halladay is 3-2, 1.95 in five starts this season.
-- Lynn is 4-0, 1.62 in five starts this season. Burnett is 1-1, 1.38 in his first two starts for the Pirates.
-- Zambrano has a 2.37 RA in his last three starts, but Marlins didn't score in either of his last two starts. Zito is 1-0, 2.00 in four starts.

-- Romero is 3-0, 2.79 in his last four starts. Harrison is 2-0, 2.30 in his two road starts.
-- Verlander is 2-1, 2.89 in five starts this season.
-- Bronx scored 30 runs in winning Nova's four starts (3-0, 5.18).
-- McCarthy is 1-1, 2.57 in his last couple starts. Bard has a 2.63 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Shields is 4-0, 2.08 in his last four starts.
-- Weaver is 2-0, 1.25 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Schwinden allowed six runs in four IP in his first '12 start.
-- Samardzija allowed 10 runs in 8.2 IP in his two road starts.
-- Pomeranz is 0-1, 6.08 in three starts this season.

-- JSanchez is 0-1, 8.03 in his last three starts.
-- Arrieta is 0-2, 6.56 in his last four starts.
-- Beavan is 1-1, 4.34 in his last three starts.
-- Humber allowed nine runs in five IP last start, the first start after he pitched a perfect game. Tomlin is 1-2, 4.58 in three starts.
-- Hendriks is 0-1, 10.24 in his last couple starts.

Hot teams
-- Arizona won four of its last five games.
-- Reds won five of their last seven games.
-- Phillies won five of their last seven games.
-- Astros won their last two games, scoring 10 runs.
-- St Louis won four of its last five games. Pirates are 7-0 in game after their last seven losses.
-- Dodgers won four of their last five games.
-- Giants won four of their last six home games.

-- Orioles won seven of their last nine games.
-- Texas won 13 of its last 18 games.
-- Tampa Bay won nine of its last ten games.
-- Red Sox won seven of their last nine games.
-- Indians won seven of their ten road games.
-- Angels won three of their last four games.

Cold teams
-- Washington lost its last five games, scoring seven runs.
-- Braves lost three of their last four games.
-- Cubs lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Rockies are 4-6 in their last ten games.
-- Mets lost their last two games, scoring six runs.
-- San Diego is 5-9 in its last fourteen games. Brewers lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Marlins lost eight of their last ten games.

-- Bronx Bombers are 3-4 in their last seven games.
-- Toronto are 3-5 in their last eight games.
-- Mariners lost last four games, scoring five runs.
-- Detroit lost eight of its last eleven games. Kansas City lost 14 of their last 17 games.
-- Oakland lost three of its last four games.
-- White Sox lost five of their last seven games.
-- Twins lost eight of their last nine games.

Totals
-- Eight of last twelve Arizona games went over the total.
-- Six of Cubs' last seven games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in Atlanta's last seven games.
-- Under is 17-5-1 in Pirate games this season.
-- Six of Mets' last seven road games went over the total.
-- Nine of last thirteen Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Last seven Miami road games stayed under the total.

-- Eight of last nine Baltimore games stayed under total.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Texas games.
-- Six of last seven Detroit games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Boston games went over the total.
-- Last four Tampa Bay games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last thirteen Minnesota games went over total.
-- Ten of last twelve Cleveland games stayed under total.

Umpires
-- NY-Hst-- Since LY, home favorites are 16-7 in Culbreth games.
-- LA-Col-- Favorites won all four Schrieber games this year.
-- Mil-SD-- Three of four Wegner games stayed under total.
-- Az-Wsh-- Three of last four BWelke games went over total.
-- Chi-Cin-- No idea who the umps are for this game.
-- Phil-Atl-- Four of five Hoye games stayed under the total.
-- Pitt-StL-- Home side won three of four Campos games.
-- Mia-SF-- Road team won all four Meals games this year.

-- Tex-Tor-- Last three Fletcher games went over the total.
-- KC-Det-- Underdogs won three of five Hudson games.
-- Balt-NY-- Last three Wendelstedt games stayed under.
-- A's-Bos-- Home favorites won all three Gonzalez games.
-- Sea-TB-- Three of four Wolf games went over the total.
-- Cle-Chi-- All five Kellogg games stayed under the total.
-- Min-LA-- Over is 3-0-1 in Carlson games this season.

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MLB

Wednesday, May 2

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Trend Report
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12:37 PM
TEXAS vs. TORONTO
Texas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games
Toronto is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Texas

1:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City

2:05 PM
NY METS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Houston
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Houston's last 15 games at home

3:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games when playing on the road against Colorado
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games

6:35 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 11 games when playing San Diego
Milwaukee is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Baltimore's last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 16-5 SU in their last 21 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Baltimore

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. WASHINGTON
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Tampa Bay is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

7:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Oakland's last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 9 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Oakland
Boston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Chi Cubs are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games at home
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games

8:15 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ST. LOUIS
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games

10:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Minnesota

10:15 PM
MIAMI vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Miami is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Miami is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami


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MLB

Wednesday, May 2

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Wednesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

Lance Lynn, St. Louis Cardinals (4-0, 1.33)

The only reason Lynn got a shot at a rotation spot is because of Chris Carpenter’s injury, but Cards bettors have to be happy with the early results. He was the first MLB pitcher to four wins and keeps hitters guessing with three different fastballs and two offspeed pitches. Lynn has 24 strikeouts and six walks in 27 innings.

James Shields, Tampa Bay Rays (4-0, 3.31)

By his standards, Shields was a little shaky in his last outing. He went six innings, allowing four runs on 11 hits, which included a pair of dingers. He still made off with a 8-4 victory and has struck out 28 batters in 35 1/3 innings and has thrown at least 100 pitches in each of his five starts.


Slumping

Liam Hendricks, Minnesota Twins (0-1, 6.89 ERA)

Hendricks was drilled for nine hits and seven earned runs over just four innings of work last week against the BoSox. Before that, he allowed four runs and a couple of dingers in a no-decision to Tampa Bay. Dating back to last season, Hendricks has allowed at least one home run in five straight starts.

Jake Arrieta, Baltimore Orioles (1-2, 4.45 ERA)

After helping the Orioles win two of his first three starts, Arrieta has stumbled in his last two outings. He’s given up 10 hits and nine earned runs over 10 innings of combined work against the Angels and Athletics.


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NHL
Dunkel

NY Rangers at Washington
The Rangers look to build on their 9-3 record in their last 12 games as a road underdog. New York is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-105). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

Game 17-18: NY Rangers at Washington (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 12.546; Washington 11.008
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-115); 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-105); Over

Game 19-20: Phoenix at Nashville (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.908; Nashville 12.921
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-175); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-175); Under

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NBA
Dunkel

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LA Clippers at Memphis
The Grizzlies look to bounce back from their Game 1 loss and build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 conference quarterfinal games. Memphis is the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Grizzlies favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-6). Here are all of today's picks

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

Game 529-530: Utah at San Antonio (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 118.869; San Antonio 131.832
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 13; 208
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 11; 204
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-11); Over

Game 531-532: Indiana at Orlando (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 119.473; Orlando 113.382
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 6; 180
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 3; 183 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-3); Under

Game 533-534: LA Clippers at Memphis (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 118.444; Memphis 126.383
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 8; 183
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 6; 185
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-6); Under

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MLB
Dunkel

Cleveland at Chicago White Sox
The Indians look to bounce back from yesterday's 7-2 loss to the White Sox and build on their 5-1 record in their last 6 games following a defeat. Cleveland is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Indians favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+120). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

Game 951-952: NY Mets at Houston (2:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Schwinden) 15.341; Houston (Rodriguez) 14.166
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Houston (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+120); Over

Game 953-954: LA Dodgers at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.388; Colorado (Pomeranz) 15.026
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-150); Over

Game 955-956: Milwaukee at San Diego (6:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 14.904; San Diego (Suppan) 14.444
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line: San Diego (-120); 6
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+100); Under

Game 957-958: Arizona at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Saunders) 14.518; Washington (Jackson) 15.480
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-120); Under

Game 959-960: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Samardzija) 15.028; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 15.815
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-165); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-165); Over

Game 961-962: Philadelphia at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Halladay) 14.091; Atlanta (Hanson) 145694
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-115); 6
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-105); Under

Game 963-964: Pittsburgh at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Burnett) 16.947; St. Louis (Lynn) 15.411
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-175); 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+155); Under

Game 965-966: Miami at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Zambrano) 13.309; San Francisco (Zito) 14.700
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-120); Under

Game 967-968: Texas at Toronto (12:37 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Harrison) 16.547; Toronto (Romero) 15.838
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Toronto (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-105); Over

Game 969-970: Kansas City at Detroit (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Sanchez) 13.895; Detroit (Verlander) 15.328
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Detroit (-260); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-260); Under

Game 971-972: Baltimore at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Arrieta) 16.709; NY Yankees (Nova) 15.254
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-185); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+165); Under

Game 973-974: Oakland at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (McCarthy) 15.186; Boston (Bard) 15.455
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-185); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-185); Over

Game 975-976: Seattle at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Beavan) 14.825; Tampa Bay (Shields) 16.907
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-200); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-200); Under

Game 977-978: Cleveland at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Tomlin) 15.606; White Sox (Humber) 14.816
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+120); Over

Game 979-980: Minnesota at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Hendriks) 14.763; LA Angels (Weaver) 13.674
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-255); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+215); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, May 2

Update

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NY RANGERS (56-26-0-9, 121 pts.) at WASHINGTON (47-34-0-10, 104 pts.) - 5/2/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 56-34 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 28-19 ATS (+47.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 18-7 ATS (+9.7 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 1-6 ATS (-8.3 Units) in home games when tied in a playoff series since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 8-14 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 11-8 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 11-8-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)

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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, May 2

Update

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INDIANA (43 - 25) at ORLANDO (38 - 30) - 5/2/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 29-42 ATS (-17.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 7-6 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 10-3 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, May 2

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NY METS (13 - 11) at HOUSTON (10 - 14) - 2:05 PM
CHRIS SCHWINDEN (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 30-23 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
RODRIGUEZ is 34-21 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 20-12 (+10.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-44 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-44 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 24-19 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 67-121 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 26-52 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 194-231 (-58.5 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 16-40 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 65-120 (-36.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 43-90 (-34.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 28-60 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

CHRIS SCHWINDEN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 3-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.131.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

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LA DODGERS (17 - 7) at COLORADO (11 - 12) - 3:10 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 101-86 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 48-35 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 101-86 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KERSHAW is 28-10 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 26-7 (+19.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 28-11 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 28-10 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 84-103 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 45-50 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 8-22 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 34-50 (-24.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 22-38 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 84-103 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 31-47 (-18.7 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 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
KERSHAW is 6-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.412.
His team's record is 10-6 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-6. (+3.0 units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (11 - 13) at SAN DIEGO (8 - 17) - 6:35 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GALLARDO is 21-31 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 35-28 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SUPPAN is 41-21 (+17.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SUPPAN is 22-8 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 67-31 (+26.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 79-109 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 41-56 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 79-109 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 30-47 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GALLARDO is 2-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.547.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SUPPAN is 11-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 13-6 (+5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-13. (-10.1 units)

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ARIZONA (13 - 11) at WASHINGTON (14 - 9) - 7:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 94-91 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 94-91 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-37 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 110-83 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 50-45 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 20-10 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 110-83 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 80-58 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 81-56 (+28.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 67-43 (+24.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-14 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 99-71 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 95-68 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 76-54 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SAUNDERS is 2-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.107.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.5 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
JACKSON is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.109.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (8 - 15) at CINCINNATI (11 - 11) - 7:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1195-1281 (-239.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-20 (-15.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 130-157 (-48.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 74-100 (-33.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1138-1197 (-217.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 879-944 (-164.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 85-81 (-43.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 89-93 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 38-53 (-22.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 301-281 (-69.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

BRONSON ARROYO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ARROYO is 9-8 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 12-11 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-10. (+1.9 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (12 - 12) at ATLANTA (14 - 10) - 7:10 PM
ROY HALLADAY (R) vs. TOMMY HANSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-7 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-30 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HALLADAY is 3-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.72 and a WHIP of 0.915.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-5. (-5.2 units)

TOMMY HANSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HANSON is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.23 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)

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PITTSBURGH (10 - 13) at ST LOUIS (15 - 8) - 8:15 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 34-83 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 203-418 (-97.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BURNETT is 31-38 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 68-97 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 29-34 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 20-30 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 11-20 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 85-53 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 51-51 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 106-97 (-34.9 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 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BURNETT is 5-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LYNN is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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MIAMI (9 - 14) at SAN FRANCISCO (12 - 11) - 10:15 PM
CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 81-104 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 855-709 (+106.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
MIAMI is 34-31 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ZAMBRANO is 23-9 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 88-60 (+30.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 13-5 (+11.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 88-58 (+32.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 62-42 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 40-28 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 5-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 8-3 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.4 units)

BARRY ZITO vs. MIAMI since 1997
ZITO is 5-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 6-1 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

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TEXAS (17 - 7) at TORONTO (13 - 11) - 12:35 PM
MATT HARRISON (L) vs. RICKY ROMERO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 124-79 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 43-19 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 202-170 (+34.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
TEXAS is 50-26 (+20.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HARRISON is 11-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

MATT HARRISON vs. TORONTO since 1997
HARRISON is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 10.53 and a WHIP of 2.195.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

RICKY ROMERO vs. TEXAS since 1997
ROMERO is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 0.92 and a WHIP of 0.989.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

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KANSAS CITY (6 - 16) at DETROIT (12 - 11) - 1:05 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 3-12 (-8.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 56-24 (+27.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 16-1 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 22-6 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 66-28 (+27.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
VERLANDER is 14-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.068.
His team's record is 16-4 (+9.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-11. (-4.6 units)

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BALTIMORE (15 - 9) at NY YANKEES (13 - 10) - 7:05 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 25-7 (+13.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
NOVA is 28-11 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 15-9 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-8 (+7.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 76-78 (+21.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 10-1 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 107-95 (-58.7 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 64-61 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-1 (+2.3 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ARRIETA is 2-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.25 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 2-4 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.1 units)

IVAN NOVA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
NOVA is 3-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.34 and a WHIP of 1.299.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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OAKLAND (12 - 13) at BOSTON (11 - 12) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. DANIEL BARD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 98-130 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 67-60 (-20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-44 (-17.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. BOSTON since 1997
MCCARTHY is 1-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 7.00 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

DANIEL BARD vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (11 - 14) at TAMPA BAY (16 - 8) - 7:10 PM
BLAKE BEAVAN (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 140-210 (-59.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 17-41 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 27-55 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 108-82 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-2 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-27 (+21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 26-13 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

BLAKE BEAVAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMES SHIELDS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SHIELDS is 3-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.04 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.6 units)

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CLEVELAND (11 - 10) at CHI WHITE SOX (12 - 11) - 8:10 PM
JOSH TOMLIN (R) vs. PHILIP HUMBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 51-34 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 70-57 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 68-61 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-54 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-52 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-31 (-15.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 70-83 (-26.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-52 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-35 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-35 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HUMBER is 4-13 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUMBER is 1-8 (-8.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUMBER is 1-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-0 (+3.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOSH TOMLIN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
TOMLIN is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 7.20 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)

PHILIP HUMBER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HUMBER is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.08 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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MINNESOTA (6 - 17) at LA ANGELS (9 - 15) - 10:05 PM
LIAM HENDRICKS (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 69-117 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 66-110 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-86 (-30.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-77 (-30.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WEAVER is 63-26 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 63-26 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 34-10 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 9-15 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 63-65 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 43-50 (-17.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-2 (-0.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

LIAM HENDRICKS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

JERED WEAVER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WEAVER is 5-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.110.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.9 units)

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[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, May 2

First Post

National League

NY Mets at Houston, 2:05 ET MLB
Schwinden: Mets 20-12 SU as a road underdog of +125 or less
Rodriguez: Houston 1-13 SU after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

LA Dodgers at Colorado, 3:10 ET
Kershaw: 24-7 TSR as a favorite
Pomeranz: Colorado 6-18 SU off BB games where bullpen allowed 0 runs

Milwaukee at San Diego, 6:35 ET
Gallardo: Milwaukee 11-26 SU as a road underdog of +150 or less
Suppan: 22-8 TSR at home on Wednesdays


American League

Texas at Toronto, 12:37 ET MLB
Harrison: 11-2 TSR in day games
Romero: Toronto 24-9 Over off 5+ home games

Kansas City at Detroit, 1:05 ET MLB
Sanchez: Kansas City 1-10 SU off BB losses
Verlander: 16-1 TSR vs. division opponents