Tuesday's Trends and Indexes - 5/22(NBA, NHL, MLB, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Tuesday, May 22

Good Luck on day #143 of 2012!

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[Udog]

Tuesday's betting tips: L.A. Kings unblemished on road

Weather to watch

Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics – 14-mph winds will be blowing out to right. Skies will be clear, with temperatures in the high 50s.

Who’s hot

NBA: Indiana is 4-0 ATS in its last four games playing on one day’s rest.

NHL: The Kings are 7-0 in their last seven road games.

MLB: Baltimore is 10-4 in Brian Matusz’s last 14 starts on four days’ rest.

MLB: Texas is 10-2 in Matt Harrison’s last 12 road starts.

Who’s not

NBA: The over is 0-9 in Miami’s last nine home games vs. teams with winning road records.

NHL: The over is 1-6 in the Coyotes’ last seven games playing on one day’s rest.

MLB: Colorado is 1-6 in Juan Nicasio’s last seven road starts.

MLB: The White Sox are 0-7 in Gavin Floyd’s last seven starts vs. the Twins.

Key stat

2 – That’s how many points Miami’s “other” players, those not named LeBron James or Dwyane Wade, scored in the second half of Sunday’s Game 4 win in Indianapolis. James and Wade combined for 53 of 55 points as the Heat tied the series 2-2. Host Miami is set as a 6.5-point favorite in Tuesday’s Game 5.

Injuries that shouldn’t be overlooked

Angels outfielders Vernon Wells (thumb) and Ryan Langerhans (separated right shoulder) were placed on the DL Monday after both got hurt Sunday. Wells tore a ligament in his right thumb while trying to steal. He needs surgery and will be out at least 8-10 weeks. Langerhans ran into a wall chasing a double. He will not need surgery, but will be out for an extended period of time.

Game of the day

Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat (-6.5, 180)

Notable quotable

"I guess that's what sports are all about, trying to do something that someone hasn't done for a while, try to do things (when) the odds are kind of stacked against you. Nobody wants to be in the position we're in, but everybody wants to prove they can answer that call." – Coyotes captain Shane Doan, who scored both goals in Phoenix’s 2-0 win Sunday. The Coyotes still trail the series 3-1 heading into Tuesday’s Game 5 at home.

Notes and tips

Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman will miss at least 6-8 weeks with an injured right knee. The 36-year-old will undergo arthroscopic surgery this week. In Berkman's absence, Matt Adams and Matt Carpenter will get most of the starts at first base.

Heat guard Dwyane Wade would not say if his knee, which was drained of fluid last week, required extensive treatment before Tuesday’s Game 5 in Miami. Wade bounced back from a horrific Game 3 performance with 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists in Sunday’s Game 4 win. "I'm a no-excuse type person," Wade said. "When I'm on the basketball court, I'm all about trying to help my team win. Obviously, when things are going great, everyone pats you on the back. When things are not going great, some people turn their back. But I'm the kind of person who always believes in myself, believes in my teammates and knows that it can always turn around."

Tigers OF Austin Jackson, who has missed four straight games with a mild abdominal strain, is not certain to return to the lineup Tuesday when Detroit visits Cleveland in the opener of a three-game series. Jackson participated in pre-game drills over the weekend and should be back this week, if not Tuesday. "When I went to run, you know, try to get up to 80 percent at least, it didn't feel that good," Jackson said Sunday. "It was still kind of hurting to run, so that's why I'm thinking maybe a couple more days."

Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg left Sunday's win against the Orioles after five innings due to biceps tightness, but manager Davey Johnson said Strasburg should be able to make his next start. "The bicep is fine," Strasburg confirmed. "Starting out, I threw a lot of pitches early and then we put up a lot of runs. I got a little tired. [The bicep] got a little tight. It's nothing different than any other outing. It's probably gonna be like this for the rest of the year. It's all part of coming back from Tommy John [surgery]. It's something I have to be smart about."

[Udog]

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Not a gutty performance by the Lakers, who went down 106-90 to the Thunder in Oklahoma City, losing their series in five games.

-- Celtics were down 3 at the half, but Brandon Bass scored 22 points in second half as Boston pulled away from Philly, 101-85, taking a 3-2 lead in that series.

-- Devils beat the Rangers 4-1, tied that series 2-2. New York is only 10-8 in the playoffs, but they've still got a shot at the Stanley Cup.

-- Angels scored five runs in three straight losses at San Diego/Oakland, and Mickey Hatcher was nowhere to be found. Who gets fired now?

-- Stan Van Gundy has a .641 winning percentage as an NBA coach, but in the NBA, if a team's star wants you fired, you get fired. He'd be very good on TV, like his brother. Curious to see where he winds up.

-- Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of former West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart who died of a heart attack Monday, at age 59.


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

13) In Jered Weaver’s first six starts, batters swung at 289 pitches, missed 60 times, an average of 10 misses per game, with a 20.8% whiff rate; the sixth start was his no-hitter.

In three starts since then, opponents have swung 108 times with only 12 misses (4 per game, whiff rate of 11.1%). Is it a coincidence?

12) Speaking of the Angels, they’re 1-8 when Dan Haren starts, largely because they’ve scored 3 or less runs in eight of the nine games. In his last four starts, Halos scored 0-0-0-2 runs. Maybe Haren and Ervin Santana got Mickey Hatcher fired.

11) Then there’s Ivan Nova, who got less than five runs of support from the Bronx Bombers in only one of his nine starts. Easier to pitch in some places than others, though the short dimensions in RF in the Bronx make pitching there a dicey proposition, too, for different reasons.

10) Robinson Cano will be a free agent soon and he’s going to make a lot of money; Cano obviously, plays 2B and was named after Jackie Robinson, who played 2B (and 1B/OF) for the Dodgers. It wouldn’t be that surprising if Cano bolted the Bronx for Tinseltown, would it?

I mean, what if free agents started to see the Bombers as a sinking ship, with so much money tied up in aging/fading superstars (ARod/Jeter/ Teixeira) and a ballpark that free agent pitchers will want to avoid making half their starts in—would playing elsewhere seem like a better option?

9) Why is Colorado wheeling 49-year old Jamie Moyer out to pitch every fifth day? Their team is awful; wouldn't it be smarter to give a young guy a little experience? Plus, they must have someone better than Moyer down on the farm, no?

8) Hey!!! Wednesday is Free Slurpie Day at 7-11’s, from 11am-7pm.

7) Pirate hitters swung at 63 of Max Scherzer’s pitches Sunday, and missed 26 times, an alarming rate; all 15 of his strikeouts were swinging. Of the 115 pitches Scherzer threw, Pittsburgh put only nine in play. Eeesh.

6) Since getting pummeled at Fenway by the Indians couple weeks ago, Josh Beckett has righted the ship, allowing one run in 14.2 IP in his last two starts. Maybe they lifted the embargo on fried chicken and beer in the clubhouse (or maybe not).

5) If I own the Orlando Magic, I hand Dwight Howard a clipboard and tell him to coach the damn team. Stan Van Gundy has a .641 winning %age, but Howard didn't want to play for him. Who does he want to play for? Thats the biggest problem the NBA has, inmates are running the asylums.

Actually, I could never own one of those teams, because I'd never fire this guy Van Gundy; he's an excellent coach. But you need players to win, you need players who buy in to what the coach is teaching.

4) My goal for the 2012 A’s was to be a contender when Manny Ramirez became eligible after 50 games; a modest goal, but this is a team with a very modest payroll. They’re 22-21 and hanging in there; but they need a productive Manny batting behind a healthy Cespedes.

Without those two producing, it’ll be a long summer, even after an uplifting spring (to this point).

3) Former NFL QB Jon Kitna is now a Math teacher and football coach at his old high school in Tacoma. Not many former NFL QBs live that normal a life after playing more than a decade in the league.

2) If you don’t think Drew Brees is going to break the bank before training camp starts, think again: the Saints’ backup QB is Chase Daniel. How could they face their season ticket holders if they let Brees sit out this season, one where the Super Bowl is on Bourbon Street?

1) It sucks to get swept, but the Clippers had a good season, just their third winning season since moving west from Buffalo. They won a playoff series, invigorated a depressed fan base and have stars to build around. Hopefully they’ll continue to build their team into a contender than can challenge the Lakers for supremacy in Hollywood.

[Udog]

Public opinion: Tuesday's best consensus plays

NBA:

Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat (-6.5, 180.5)

Miami opened as a 7-point favorite in Game 5, and bettors quickly jumped on the Pacers. Indiana figures to go back to pounding the ball inside after getting away from its bread-and-butter in Sunday's Game 4 loss. Many bettors reason that LeBron James and Dwyane Wade aren't likely to go for 70 points again. Will any Heat role player step up?

Consensus: Pacers 54 percent/Heat 45 percent

NHL:

Los Angeles Kings at Phoenix Coyotes (115, 4.5)

The Kings are 7-0 on the road in the playoffs, and the public likes L.A. to continue that trend and close out the Coyotes in Game 5. But Phoenix has a hot goalie in Mike Smith, who turned away all 36 shots he faced in Game 4. He has three shutouts this postseason. Phoenix captain Shane Doan was reunited with linemates Mikkel Boedker and Antoine Vermette on Sunday; he responded by scoring twice.

Consensus: Kings 60 percent/Coyotes 40 percent

MLB:

Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians (-115, 8.5)

Early bettors love the Tigers to upend the first-place Indians, who are just 11-12 at home. Cleveland starter Ubaldo Jimenez has a 5.19 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over his last three starts. Detroit's Rick Porcello hasn't been much better lately, lasting a total of nine innings in his last two starts.

Consensus: Tigers 74 percent/Indians 26 percent

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel

Los Angeles at Phoenix
The Kings look to bounce back from their loss in Game Four and build on their 7-0 record in their last 7 road games. Los Angeles is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Kings favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-125). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, MAY 22

Game 17-18: Los Angeles at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 13.562; Phoenix 12.765
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-125); 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-125); Under




NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 22

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LOS ANGELES (51-29-0-15, 117 pts.) at PHOENIX (51-31-0-15, 117 pts.) - 5/22/2012, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 12-10-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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NHL
Short Sheet

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

WC Finals, Game Five (Los Angeles Leads, 3-1)
Los Angeles at Phoenix, 9:05 ET NBCSN
Los Angeles: 8-2 SU when leading in a playoff series
Phoenix: 10-2 Under off a shutout road win




NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, May 22

Kings (3-1) @ Coyotes-- Los Angeles is now 11-2 in playoffs, 7-0 on road; its last road loss was April 7. Overall, they've won eight of last nine games, with one win by less than two goals. Coyotes have been outshot 152-91 so far in series, 104-63 in first two periods. Phoenix is 4-4 at home in playoffs, 0-2 in this series, losing 4-2/4-0. Ten of last thirteen series games stayed under total, as have six of last seven Phoenix games. A few NHL teams have come back to win series after being down 3-0, but you can count them on one hand.




NHL

Tuesday, May 22

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Trend Report
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9:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. PHOENIX
Los Angeles is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 7 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games
Phoenix is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Los Angeles


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NHL

Tuesday, May 22

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Kings at Coyotes: What bettors need to know
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Los Angeles Kings at Phoenix Coyotes (115, 4.5)

THE STORY: With the Phoenix Coyotes facing an unceremonious sweep in the Western Conference finals, their captain stepped up to extend their season by at least two more days. With Shane Doan's two-goal performance leading Phoenix to its first win of the series, the Coyotes look to defend home ice as they entertain the Los Angeles Kings in Game 5 on Tuesday night. Netminder Mike Smith was sharp in the Game 4 victory and will need to be just as good if the Coyotes plan on returning to L.A.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBCS, CBC

ABOUT THE KINGS: Los Angeles is coming off a loss for just the second time this postseason, but the club doesn't seem overly concerned. That may be due, at least in part, to the fact that the Kings are 7-0 on the road in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Los Angeles had hoped to close things out Sunday afternoon but was stymied by Smith, who turned aside 36 shots. "He's been a great goalie for them all year," said Kings forward Dustin Penner. "As forwards, we've got to do something different, or a little bit better, to make him work harder, and not just be satisfied with getting the puck on net."

ABOUT THE COYOTES: Doan was the best skater on either team in Game 4 - and as head coach Dave Tippett pointed out, that wasn't all the veteran forward brought to the table. "You don't see all the things that happened behind the scenes in the dressing room, inspiration for the guys there, how much he cares about this team and winning," he said. "When you can do that behind-the-scenes stuff, bag it up with the on-the-ice stuff, it speaks volumes for who he is." The 35-year-old Doan has been with the club since it moved from Winnipeg to Phoenix in 1996, and is competing in his first-ever conference finals.

TRENDS:

*Kings are 7-0 in their last seven road games.
*Coyotes are 2-5 in their last seven games as home dogs.
*Under is 6-1 in Phoenix's last seven games playing on one day's rest.
*Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.

OVERTIME:

1. Game 4 marked the first time the Kings had been shut out in a playoff game since losing 4-0 to the Colorado Avalanche on April 29, 2002.

2. The Kings are 10-8 all-time in the playoffs in potential close-out games.

3. Doan's first-period power-play goal ended a string of 30 straight penalty kills by the Kings.


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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel

Indiana at Miami
The Pacers look to bounce back from their 101-93 loss in Game 4 and build on their 9-4 ATS record in their last 13 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Indiana is the pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by only 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+7). Here are all of today's picks

TUESDAY, MAY 22

Game 537-538: Indiana at Miami (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 122.254; Miami 125.878
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 3 1/2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 7; 180 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+7); Over




NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 22

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INDIANA (48 - 27) at MIAMI (52 - 23) - 5/22/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 9-6 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 11-4 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Short Sheet

Tuesday, May 22

EC Semifinals, Game Five (Series Tied, 2-2)
Indiana at Miami, 8:05 ET TNT
Indiana: 1-9 ATS away after playing as a home underdog
Miami: 9-1 Under at home vs. Central Division opponents




NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, May 22

Pacers @ Heat (2-2)-- Indiana substitutes are -91 in last three games; if James/ Wade go off again like they did in Game 4, seems like there is nothing Pacers can do. Miami is 10-55 behind arc in series, though they did improve to 5-12 last game; they shot 40%+ in their two series wins, under 38% in the two losses. 12 of last 15 Miami games stayed under total. Indy won six of last eight games since losing opener to Orlando. Heat is 5-7 when Bosh doesn't play; he's out for series.




NBA

Tuesday, May 22

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
INDIANA vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indiana's last 10 games
Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing at home against Indiana
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana


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NBA

Tuesday, May 22

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What bettors need to know: Tuesday's NBA playoff action
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Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat (-6.5, 180)

THE STORY: Just when everybody was jumping off the bandwagon, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade went out and showed why they are considered two of the very best players in the NBA. The two combined for 70 points in Game 4 and dominated the second half to lead the Miami Heat to a 101-93 victory, evening the series at 2-2. The Indiana Pacers had controlled the inside in Games 2 and 3 but struggled in Game 4.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE PACERS: Indiana made it a point to establish Roy Hibbert and kept going back to him in Game 3, leading to 19 points and 18 rebounds from the big man in a strong effort. The Pacers got him the ball a few times in the first quarter for easy buckets in Game 4 but stopped going to that well as Miami pulled them out of their halfcourt game and spread the floor with a small lineup. Indiana is going to need more from David West, who was held to a series-low eight points on Sunday, and Hibbert down low, as they were outscored in the paint 50-32 in Game 4. Part of that has to do with the defense, which had done a fine job of keeping James and Wade out of the paint until the second half Sunday, when both had little trouble getting to the rim.

ABOUT THE HEAT: James went for 40 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists on Sunday, scoring or assisting on 61.4 percent of Miami’s points. Wade was nearly as strong, shaking off a terrible performance in Game 3 with 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Perhaps more importantly, the two found a reliable third scorer in Udonis Haslem, who chipped in 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting. With Chris Bosh still out, any points from Haslem, Mario Chalmers, Mike Miller or Shane Battier are a big bonus. Miami was also better from the outside in Game 4, connecting on 5 of 12 3-pointers after going a combined 5 for 42 in the first three games.

TRENDS:

*Heat is 5-1 ATS in its last six home games.
*Under is 5-0 in Pacers' last five games playing on one day's rest.
*Underdog is 26-11-1 ATS in the last 38 meetings.
*Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as road dogs.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Pacers swingman Danny Granger was hit with his second technical foul in as many games Sunday.

2. Wade went 2 of 6 from the free throw line Sunday, his fourth game this postseason hitting less than 70 percent from the stripe.

3. Indiana got 34 points off the bench in Game 4.


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[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

Detroit at Cleveland
The Tigers look to build on their 6-2 record in Rick Porcello's last 8 starts as a road underdog. Detroit is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Tigers favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-105). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, MAY 22

Game 951-952: NY Mets at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Dickey) 15.125; Pittsburgh (McDonald) 14.855
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+110); Under

Game 953-954: Washington at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Zimmermann) 14.670; Philadelphia (Halladay) 16.256
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-155); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-155); Over

Game 955-956: Atlanta at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Beachy) 15.964; Cincinnati (Latos) 16.909
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+100); Over

Game 957-958: Colorado at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Nicasio) 15.033; Miami (Nolasco) 14.775
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Miami (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+120); Under

Game 959-960: Chicago Cubs at Houston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wood) 14.493; Houston (Happ) 13.983
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Houston (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+100); Under

Game 961-962: San Francisco at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 13.764; Milwaukee (Marcum) 15.314
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-115); Over

Game 963-964: San Diego at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Volquez) 15.253; St. Louis (Wainwright) 13.615
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-165); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+145); Over

Game 965-966: LA Dodgers at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Harang) 15.287; Arizona (Cahill) 15.478
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Arizona (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-145); Under

Game 967-968: Kansas City at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Hochevar) 14.629; NY Yankees (Hughes) 15.103
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-170); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-170); Over

Game 969-970: Detroit at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 15.913; Cleveland (Jimenez) 14.362
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-105); Under

Game 971-972: Boston at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Doubront) 16.727; Baltimore (Matusz) 15.505
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-125; Under

Game 973-974: Toronto at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Hutchison) 15.644; Tampa Bay (Moore) 16.379
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-130); Over

Game 975-976: Minnesota at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Walters) 14.374; White Sox (Floyd) 15.942
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-170); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-170); Under

Game 977-978: LA Angels at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Wilson) 15.870; Oakland (Godfrey) 14.488
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-155); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-155); Over

Game 979-980: Texas at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Harrison) 16.687; Seattle (Noesi) 15.667
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Texas (-165); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-165); Under

[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, May 22

Hot pitchers
-- Dickey is 3-0, 3.00 in his last five starts. McDonald is 3-1, 2.34 in his last five outings.
-- Halladay is 1-1, 2.86 in his last three starts.
-- Beachy is 5-0, 1.47 in his last seven starts. Latos is 1-0, 2.25 in his last three outings.
-- Nicasio is 0-0, 1.31 in his three road starts.
-- Cain is 2-0, 3.32 in his last three starts. Marcum is 1-1, 2.88 in his last four outings.
-- Volquez is 2-1, 2.67 in his last five starts.
-- Harang is 2-0, 1.29 in his last three starts.

-- Hughes is 2-1, 2.75 in his last three starts.
-- Jiminez is 2-0, 2.08 in his last two home starts.
-- Doubrant is 3-0, 4.00 in his last three starts.
-- Hutchison is 2-0, 1.50 in his last couple starts.
-- Floyd is 2-1, 2.05 in his four home starts this year.
-- Noesi is 1-1, 3.10 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Zimmerman is 1-3, 4.26 in his last four starts.
-- Nolasco is 0-2, 10.38 in his last couple starts.
-- Happ is 1-2, 6.19 in his last three starts. Wood allowed three runs in six IP in his only '12 start; this is his 37th big league start.
-- Wainwright is 2-2, 5.63 in his last four starts.
-- Cahill is 1-4, 5.75 in his last six starts.

-- Hochevar is 1-3, 9.31 in his last four starts.
-- Porcello is 2-3, 8.13 in his last six starts.
-- Matusz has a 7.02 RA in his last three starts.
-- Moore is 0-3, 9.00 in his last three starts.
-- Walters is 1-1, 3.65 in his two starts this season.
-- Wilson is 0-2, 9.31 in his last three starts. Godfrey is 0-3, 6.19 in his three starts this season.
-- Harrison is 1-3, 8.44 in his last five starts.

Hot teams
-- Washington won four of its last five road games.
-- Pirates won five of their last seven home games.
-- Braves won 11 of their last 15 road games. Cincinnati is 8-5 in its last thirteen home games.
-- Miami won 15 of its last 20 games.
-- Astros won 11 of their last 16 home games.
-- Giants won seven of their last ten games.
-- Dodgers won 10 of their last 12 games.

-- Red Sox won nine of their last 11 games. Orioles won five of seven.
-- Indians won five of their last seven games. Detroit is 10-2 in games following their last twelve losses.
-- Blue Jays won five of their last six games.
-- White Sox won their last four games, allowing seven runs. Minnesota won four of its last five games.
-- A's won six of their last nine home games.
-- Mariners won their last four games, scoring 26 runs.

Cold teams
-- Phillies lost their last three games, scoring seven runs.
-- Mets are 5-8 in their last thirteen road games.
-- Rockies lost five in row, 14 of last 17 games.
-- Cubs lost their last seveb games, allowing 48 runs.
-- Brewers lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Padres lost 11 of their first 15 road games. St Louis lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Arizona lost eight of its last nine home games.

-- Royals lost four of their last six games. Bronx lost six of their last seven games.
-- Tampa Bay lost four of its last five games.
-- Angels lost 15 of their last 21 road games.
-- Rangers are 3-5 in their last eight games.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine Washington games went over the total.
-- 11 of Mets' last 12 road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Miami home games went over the total.
-- Under is 10-3-1 in Houston's last fourteen games.
-- Six of last seven games at Miller Park went over the total.
-- Over is 8-2-1 in last eleven St Louis games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in the Dodgers' last five games.

-- Eight of last ten Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten games at Camden Yards.
-- Under is 8-3-2 in last thirteen Tampa Bay games.
-- Six of last eight White Sox home games went over the total.
-- Under is 14-5 in Angels' last nineteen road games.
-- Six of last seven Texas road games went over the total.

Umpires
-- NY-Pitt-- Visiting team won five of last six Everitt games.
-- Wsh-Phil-- Last three Cederstrom games went over the total.
-- Atl-Cin-- Visiting team won seven of eight Hickox games.
-- Col-Mia-- Under is 5-2-1 in Hudson games this season.
-- Chi-Hst-- Three of four Guccione games went over the total.
-- SF-Mil-- Under is 6-1-2 in Timmons games this season.
-- SD-StL-- Four of last five Layne games stayed under total.
-- LA-Az-- Under is 5-0-2 in Bucknor games this season.

-- KC-NY-- Five of last six Wegner games stayed under total.
-- Det-Clev-- No idea who umpires are for this game.
-- Bos-Balt-- Six of eight Vanover games stayed under total.
-- Tor-TB-- Last three Holbrook games stayed under the total.
-- Min-Chi-- No idea who umpires are for this game.
-- LAA-A's-- Favorites won six of seven Miller games.
-- Tex-Sea-- Underdogs won five of last six Hallion games.

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MLB

Tuesday, May 22

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Washington

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Boston

7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets

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

7:10 PM
COLORADO vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
Tampa Bay is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Toronto

8:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Minnesota is 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 17-5 SU in their last 22 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games at home

8:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 12 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco

8:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Diego is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis's last 11 games

9:40 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ARIZONA
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Arizona is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers

10:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 4-11 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Angels's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing LA Angels

10:10 PM
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games on the road
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Texas
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


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[Udog]

MLB

Tuesday, May 22

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Tuesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

Brandon Beachy, Atlanta Braves (5-1, 1.33 ERA)

The 25-year-old right-hander, who’s coming off a five-hit shutout of Miami, leads the majors in ERA and ranks fifth with a WHIP of 0.89. He went to a 3-ball count only once against the Marlins. Since the franchise moved to Atlanta, Beachy is the third Brave to post an ERA under 1.50 in his first eight starts of a season. The league is batting .177 against him.

Aaron Harang, Los Angeles Dodgers (3-2, 3.83 ERA)

Harang has turned around his season over the last three starts, tossing 21 innings while allowing three runs on 15 hits. He’s gone at least six innings in six of his past seven starts. However, current D-Backs are hitting .306 against the 34-year-old right-hander.


Slumping

Matt Moore, Tampa Bay Rays (1-4, 5.20 ERA)

The 22-year-old lefty has served up eight homers this season, including two in his last outing vs. the Red Sox. He has an unsightly WHIP of 1.58, and has lasted six innings only once in his last five starts. Moore has tremendous potential, but has not yet developed command of his outstanding stuff.

Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals (2-5, 5.77 ERA)

Batters are hitting .298 against Wainwright, whose comeback from Tommy John surgery has been rocky. The 30-year-old right-hander is struggling with his control. He’s yielded nine walks in his last two starts, while striking out six. But lifetime he’s 2-1 with a 1.46 ERA in six starts against San Diego.


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[Udog]

MLB

Tuesday, May 22

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Rounding the bases: This week's best MLB betting trends
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Every week, we update you on who's hot, who's not and situational betting spots in Major League Baseball (Records updated through Sunday):

HOT TEAM: Minnesota Twins

THIS SEASON: 14-27
LAST WEEK: 5-2

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the White Sox for three, home to the Tigers for three.

THE SKINNY: We won’t have many opportunities to put Minnesota in this tax bracket, so let’s do it while we can. The Twins took a four-game winning streak into Sunday’s series finale with Milwaukee. Minnesota scored 31 runs in those four games.

Closer Matt Capps hasn't been great this season, but he's rounding into form. He snared two saves in those four games and has allowed just one run in his last eight innings of work. If the bullpen continues to hold up its end of the bargain, the Twins might actually be up to something because their offense has been going.

Josh Willingham and Ryan Doumit topped the RBI leaderboard at 24, and Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau, both slowly on their way back to the norm, have combined for 34 more. You can do worse, value considered, than riding a team like the Twins these days.

COLD TEAM: Chicago Cubs

THIS SEASON: 15-26
LAST WEEK: 2-5

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Astros for three, at the Pirates for three.

THE SKINNY: Lost amid the attention given to Kerry Wood and his emotional exit from the game this weekend is the fact that the Cubs aren’t playing very well, with or without Wood.

Chicago took a five-game skid into Sunday’s series finale with the White Sox and three of those losses were of the excruciating, one-run variety. The pitching staff has been knocked around, allowing 34 runs in those five games and Wood’s presence - as a leader and a source to lean on in good times and bad - will be missed.

As for who's left, the Cubs have five pitchers - Paul Maholm, Jeff Samardzija, Ryan Dempster, Matt Garza and Chris Volstad - who have allowed at least three home runs, and even more alarming is that Chicago has seven pitchers with ERAs north of 5.00. That’s not going to get it done in the National League, no matter what tricks general manager Theo Epstein has up his sleeve.

OVER TEAM: New York Mets

O/U THIS SEASON: 25-15-1
O/U LAST WEEK: 5-2

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Pirates for three, home to the Padres for four.

THE SKINNY: The Mets appear to be one thing, one day - like in a 15-4 loss to Toronto Friday - and another thing the next day - like in a 2-0 loss to Toronto Saturday.

The pitching staff runs hot and cold but the sticks have been there for the most part, and the Mets have become a nice over play as a result. New York has scored seven or more runs four times in May and David Wright - .409 average, four home runs, 22 RBIs, four steals - is having a season to remember.

If they can find a way to limit the strikeouts, they'll be even more potent. Kirk Nieuwenhuis (47), Ike Davis (39), and Lucas Duda (36) have all been sent back to the dugout with their heads down far too often. But all told, the Mets are an interesting team and should be on your over radar.

UNDER TEAM: New York Yankees

O/U THIS SEASON: 16-24-1
O/U LAST WEEK: 2-5

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: Home to the Royals for three, at the Athletics for three.

THE SKINNY: There are issues to be addressed on the mound, but Andy Pettitte eased concerns when he pitched a 4-0 shutout of Cincinnati Friday night. And with some adequate starts from the staff, combined with a light lineup, the Yankees have turned into a surprisingly decent under team.

It helps to have the cushion of public perception. The Yankees are usually in the 9.5-run range with their totals and this week, they stayed right under that line a few times.

What doesn't seem to be changing anytime soon is that Mark Teixeira - .228 average overall and no home me runs in this last 10 games - is a mess, and four players - Curtis Granderson (45), Alex Rodriguez (31), Nick Swisher (28) and Russell Martin (25) - might be at 75-plus strikeouts by the All-Star break.

But that's not your problem. Their deficiencies should be your gain. The Yankees as an under buy is something to consider.

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[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 22

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NY METS (22 - 20) at PITTSBURGH (20 - 22) - 7:05 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. JAMES MCDONALD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 444-422 (+54.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 304-320 (+43.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NY METS are 99-105 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 53-50 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 98-103 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 36-34 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 16-9 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 26-21 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DICKEY is 9-2 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
DICKEY is 1-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.56 and a WHIP of 0.989.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

JAMES MCDONALD vs. NY METS since 1997
MCDONALD is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.88 and a WHIP of 1.480.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (25 - 17) at PHILADELPHIA (21 - 22) - 7:05 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 105-99 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 43-38 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 105-99 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 57-47 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-17 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-9 (-10.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-6 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 0-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.714.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HALLADAY is 11-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.26 and a WHIP of 0.985.
His team's record is 13-2 (+9.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-5. (+3.8 units)

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ATLANTA (26 - 17) at CINCINNATI (22 - 19) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON BEACHY (R) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 13-4 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 16-7 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 43-59 (-23.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BRANDON BEACHY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BEACHY is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MAT LATOS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LATOS is 2-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 1.180.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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COLORADO (15 - 26) at MIAMI (23 - 19) - 7:10 PM
JUAN NICASIO (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 15-26 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 151-221 (-51.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 72-110 (-39.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 4-15 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
COLORADO is 15-26 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 113-133 (-41.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 59-84 (-36.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 51-65 (-19.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 74-150 (-53.1 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
COLORADO is 33-54 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 488-456 (+46.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
MIAMI is 15-5 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
NOLASCO is 14-2 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 41-54 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 41-54 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 31-42 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 26-41 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 10-18 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JUAN NICASIO vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

RICKY NOLASCO vs. COLORADO since 1997
NOLASCO is 5-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (15 - 27) at HOUSTON (19 - 23) - 8:05 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1202-1293 (-244.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-22 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 77-105 (-34.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1145-1209 (-222.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 4-15 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 19-12 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 76-130 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 203-240 (-56.1 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 74-129 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

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

TRAVIS WOOD vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WOOD is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 1.180.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HAPP is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.667.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (22 - 20) at MILWAUKEE (17 - 25) - 8:10 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. SHAUN MARCUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 72-38 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 58-26 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 860-716 (+104.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 461-455 (+44.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 17-25 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-30 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 6-13 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-25 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MARCUM is 18-26 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARCUM is 2-12 (-12.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARCUM is 7-15 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARCUM is 18-26 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARCUM is 11-21 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CAIN is 2-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.42 and a WHIP of 1.358.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.9 units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MARCUM is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (16 - 27) at ST LOUIS (23 - 19) - 8:15 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 87-119 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 9-28 (-15.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 87-119 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 48-88 (-38.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 91-61 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 36-13 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 19-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 63-56 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 27-12 (+17.0 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 113-102 (-34.5 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 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 1-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.79 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 2-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.82 and a WHIP of 0.955.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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LA DODGERS (29 - 13) at ARIZONA (19 - 24) - 9:40 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 116-96 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 42-27 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 53-37 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 116-96 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 86-62 (+26.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CAHILL is 25-14 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 29-13 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 56-39 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 29-13 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 22-7 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 19-5 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 63-46 (+14.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HARANG is 32-22 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 3-10 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 2-9 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HARANG is 3-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.02 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 5-7 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-1. (+9.9 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CAHILL is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (17 - 24) at NY YANKEES (21 - 21) - 7:05 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HUGHES is 13-0 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 6-0 (+9.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-11 (+14.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 12-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 11-6 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 112-101 (-63.7 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 70-69 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-2 (+2.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 0-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 10.68 and a WHIP of 1.814.
His team's record is 1-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HUGHES is 3-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.31 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)

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DETROIT (20 - 21) at CLEVELAND (23 - 18) - 7:05 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 113-178 (-52.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 5-19 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-13 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 106-100 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 103-97 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 77-63 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-10 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 54-48 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 59-29 (+21.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

RICK PORCELLO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PORCELLO is 5-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.214.
His team's record is 9-3 (+5.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.2 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
JIMENEZ is 2-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.86 and a WHIP of 1.653.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

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BOSTON (21 - 21) at BALTIMORE (27 - 16) - 7:05 PM
FELIX DOUBRONT (L) vs. BRIAN MATUSZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 45-44 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 27-16 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-7 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-8 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-15 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 35-20 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-16 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 280-357 (-99.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 (+3.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

FELIX DOUBRONT vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

BRIAN MATUSZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
MATUSZ is 2-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 4-2 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)

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TORONTO (24 - 19) at TAMPA BAY (25 - 18) - 7:10 PM
DREW HUTCHISON (R) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 446-541 (+23.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-2 (+2.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

DREW HUTCHISON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT MOORE vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (14 - 27) at CHI WHITE SOX (21 - 21) - 8:10 PM
P.J. WALTERS (R) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 77-127 (-32.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-63 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 74-120 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 52-96 (-31.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 43-82 (-28.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 71-62 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 47-61 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-57 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 4-11 (-8.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-27 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-57 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-38 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-39 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-28 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-29 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FLOYD is 19-32 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

P.J. WALTERS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

GAVIN FLOYD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
FLOYD is 4-10 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.67 and a WHIP of 1.569.
His team's record is 4-11 (-8.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-9. (-4.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (18 - 25) at OAKLAND (22 - 21) - 10:05 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. GRAHAM GODFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 18-25 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 7-15 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 29-38 (-16.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 18-22 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 12-16 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 627-542 (+64.0 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-2 (+5.9 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.9 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WILSON is 4-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.02 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.2 units)

GRAHAM GODFREY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (26 - 17) at SEATTLE (20 - 24) - 10:10 PM
MATT HARRISON (L) vs. HECTOR NOESI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 18-3 (+13.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 47-20 (+20.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 98-59 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 96-59 (+17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 57-29 (+22.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HARRISON is 21-11 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 149-220 (-58.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 45-81 (-30.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 31-70 (-33.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 86-86 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-3 (+0.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MATT HARRISON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HARRISON is 6-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.2 units)

HECTOR NOESI vs. TEXAS since 1997
NOESI is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 21.00 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 22

Update

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LOS ANGELES (51-29-0-15, 117 pts.) at PHOENIX (51-31-0-15, 117 pts.) - 5/22/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 50-46 ATS (-4.4 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 32-26 ATS (-0.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 17-9 ATS (+26.5 Units) after a division game this season.
PHOENIX is 19-8 ATS (+10.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 34-26 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 21-13 ATS (+35.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 29-22 ATS (+56.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 20-10 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 31-23 ATS (+55.5 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 22-8 ATS (+12.8 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 22-12 ATS (+34.2 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 12-10-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, May 22

National League

NY Mets at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Dickey: 16-8 TSR as an underdog
McDonald: PIT 14-3 Under off a win

Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Zimmermann: WASH 13-1 off one run division win
Halladay: 13-2 TSR vs. Nationals

Atlanta at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET MLB
Beachy: ATL 13-4 in road night games
Latos: 1-9 TSR vs. NL East

Colorado at Miami, 7:10 ET
Nicasio: COL 4-15 in May
Nolasco: 11-1 Over as a home favorite of -125 to -150

Chicago Cubs at Houston, 8:05 ET
Wood: CUBS 23-9 Over Away off BB losses
Happ: 4-14 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125

San Francisco at Milwaukee, 8:10 ET
Cain: 43-24 Under Away when the total is 7 to 8.5
Marcum: 7-15 TSR in home games

San Diego at St. Louis, 8:15 ET
Volquez: SD 0-12 after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Wainwright: 36-13 TSR when the total is 8 to 8.5

LA Dodgers at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Harang: DODGERS 19-5 vs. righties
Cahill: 13-2 Under at home with a money line of -100 to -150


American League

Kansas City at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET MLB
Hochevar: KC 6-0 as a road underdog of +150 to +175
Hughes: 13-0 TSR at home off team loss

Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Porcello: DET 6-13 off a win
Jimenez: 15-6 Over vs. division opponents

Boston at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Doubront: BOS 19-5 Over when the money line is -100 to -150
Matusz: BAL 13-7 in May

Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Hutchison: TOR 8-0 Under Away if bullpen gave up no runs L2 games
Moore: TB 9-0 Under at home when the total is 8 to 8.5

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Walters: MIN 13-5 at White Sox
Floyd: 17-4 TSR at home off BB team wins

LA Angels at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Wilson: 26-6 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175
McCarthy: OAK 12-2 Under off underdog division win

Texas at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Harrison: TEX 17-4 revenging loss where team scored 1 run or less
Noesi: SEA 16-5 Under after allowing 1 run or less in division win