Saturday's Trends and Indexes - 6/23(MLB, WNBA, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Saturday, June 23

Good Luck on day #175 of 2012!

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NOTE:
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Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
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Saturday’s betting tips: France deals with dressing room spat

Weather to watch

St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City Royals – 17 mph winds are expected to blow out to left field.

San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics – 16 mph winds are expected to blow out to right-centerfield.

Who’s hot

MLB: Under is 8-1-1 in Randall Delgado’s last 10 starts for Atlanta.

MLB: Tampa Bay Rays are 59-28 in their last 87 vs. a team with a losing record.

MLB: Chicago White Sox are 49-24 in their last 73 interleague games.

WNBA: Minnesota Lynx are 44-21 ATS in their last 65 games overall.

Who’s not

MLB: Cubs are 1-6 in Paul Maholm's last seven starts.

MLB: Angels are 5-13 in Ervin Santana's last 18 starts.

MLB: Colorado Rockies are 2-12 in their last 14 overall.

MLB: Phoenix Mercury are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games overall.

Key stat

3 – Oakland A’s starter Travis Blackley and reliever Ryan Cook combined to hold the Los Angeles Dodgers to three hits Thursday, marking the third consecutive game that the staff allowed no more than three hits.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Epiphanny Prince, Chicago Sky – Prince suffered a broken foot last weekend and will be out of action indefinitely. Prince was leading the WNBA with 22.3 points per game. Chicago is set as a 14-point underdog at Minnesota.

Game of the day

Spain (-139) vs. France (+360), Draw (+235)

Notable quotable

“There is no conflict. There were words exchanged after the game. There was a reaction. Some players were very angry. That is true. Certain things were said. We acted on those. People are worked up and angry after a defeat and there were raised voices. It did delay us in terms of when we could start preparing for the game with Spain but you have priorities that have to be dealt with.”- France head coach Laurent Blanc about the team trying to get past a dressing room altercation that ensued after the club’s disappointing loss to Sweden.

Notes and tips

Spain has yielded more than one goal in just one of their last 25 Euro and World Cup matches, but the one team that did was France when it downed Spain 3-1 in the 2006 World Cup. However, France would love to get Karim Benzema on track. He has attempted 17 shots in the tournament, the most of anyone without a goal.

Minnesota Twins slugger Joe Mauer could return to the lineup Saturday after sitting out a few games with a bruised thigh. Mauer was available to pinch hit Friday and is hitting .314 with three homers and 37 RBI.

Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier has named Christian Ponder the Vikes' starting quarterback, according to a report by Fox Sports North late Thursday. Ponder replaced Donovan McNabb as the VIkes' starting QB last October and went on to complete over 54 percent of his 291 passes for 1,853 yards, 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Those numbers were still noteworthy, particularly with the loss of No. 1 running back Adrian Peterson to injuries, as well as back-up wide receiver Michael Jenkins (knee injury) and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe's struggles.

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Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Today we're starting our look at college football teams for the upcoming season, well, upcoming in 10 weeks.......lol

Air Force—Last two years, covered twice in 12 tries as a home favorite.

Akron—Zips are 1-15 in MAC last two years, 10-20 vs spread as an underdog last three years, now have Terry Bowden as their coach.

Alabama—Covered 15 of last 18 non-SEC games. Last time they were a dog was ’08 SEC title game.

UAB—7-3-1 vs spread as home dog last four years; they allowed 71% (71%!!!) completions LY. That explains the new coach.

Arizona—Rich Rod has to clean up defense that allowed 4.7 ypc LY; Wildcats are 2-8-1 as road favorite last four years.

Arizona State—6-7 LY despite scoring 33.2 ppg with a +9 turnover ratio; are 14-22 in Pac-12 play last four years.


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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Random stuff with the weekend here....

13) Some people are just idiots. Read more than once Friday how Lebron James “finally” won an NBA title. Fellas, the guy is 27. Finally is for Juwan Howard, a player with 19 years in the league getting his first ring.

12) “Compete” is an underrated word in sports, it’s a huge part of why we love them. Its what makes the NFL and NHL great; every Sunday, any of the 32 NFL teams can win that day, or win the Super Bowl that season. LA Kings just won the Stanley Cup as the worst-seeded team in the playoffs. When you know guys are going all out to win because they know anything is possible, when they COMPETE, that’s what make sports so much fun.

ESPN had a reality show about the Arizona football team few years back; the season was a disaster, the coach lost the players' attention. At halftime of one game, he just pounds on a grease board and yells five times, hitting the board hard each time: "COMPETE!!! COMPETE!!! COMPETE!!! COMPETE!!! COMPETE!" It was excellent TV. The coach got fired.

11) Alfonso Soriano is 36, and makes a lot of money; the Cubs want to get rid of him so badly that they’re willing to pay 90% of his salary, just so someone else will take him off their lineup card, opening the way for Brian LaHair to move to LF and Anthony Rizzo to step in at 1B.

10) New Jersey Jets, who didn’t make season ticket holders buy PSLs for upper level seats, have now lowered ticket prices on 12,000 upper-tier seats at Swamp Stadium, some by significant amounts. Pro teams are increasingly worried that the at-home viewing experience has become so good, that less and less fans will want to come out and watch the event in person.

9) Apparently, the Miami Heat’s inner circle partied at a place called Club LIV late Thursday/early Friday, and ran up a tab of around $200,000. That’s a lot of Coors Lites…..lol

8) Texas Tech has a football game at North Texas this fall, that they were concerned wound wind up being shown on the new Longhorn Network, which Tech is opposed to, seeing as they compete against Texas. Tech threatened to buy out of the game if it was shown on the Longhorn Network, so ESPN will show it one of their other stations, saving Tech a lot of cash and UNT a home game.

7) With Hubert Davis off to be an assistant coach at North Carolina, news has Jalen Rose replacing him on ESPN's Gameday.

6) Three straight sellout crowds of 35,067 in Oakland this weekend. Gotta love interleague play.

5) Media outlets have to be more responsible about tagging kids as “the next Lebron” at too early an age. Its irresponsible, unfair and in some cases, can really hamper a kid’s career, putting a target on him that’s he’s not ready to handle, especially if its done at too early an age.

4) This kid Jabari Parker from Chicago, the top player in this coming year’s senior class, had been given “next Lebron” status; luckily, he seems to have a support system that will insulate him from this excessive exposure. He’s not allowed to give his phone number to college coaches and he doesn’t field calls from coaches, in the hope that the end of his high school days can be as normal as possible. Good luck there.

3) Parker, who is an African-American Mormon, may take a two-year Mormon mission when he turns 19. From the sound of it, that would be one expensive mission, as he’s expected to be a 1-and-done college player, if he wants to be.

2) Miami Heat winning the NBA makes the NBA look more like AAU/summer basketball, where All-Star teams are formed and the strong survive and the weak get thrashed, competitive balance be damned. Pro sports leagues need competitive balance to maintain fan interest.

Its an ominous day for teams in Cleveland-Minnesota-Sacramento, where star players are generally reluctant to stay. That’s what makes Spurs’ run of greatness so special; they had two stars (Robinson/Duncan) who played their whole career in San Antonio and made a small-market team great.

1) Remember going out to watch the first game Lebron James played on ESPN, when he was in high school. Think Bill Walton worked the game on TV; anyway, everyone was so excited that he scored 31 points that night. I’m thinking, if he’s going to play in the NBA next year, he damn well better score 31 points in a high school game.

Fact is, though, he’s lived up to the hype, and is the best player since Michael Jordan hung ‘em up. Not crazy about the way he left Cleveland, but that’s his business.

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Public opinion: Bettors like underdog Blue Jays in Miami

Odds and consensus percentages current as of 8 p.m. ET, Friday.

MLB:

Toronto Blue Jays at Miami Marlins (-150, 8.5)

Heading into Friday’s action, the Marlins had won nine straight games against the Blue Jays, but early bettors are coming in hard on the visiting Blue Jays. You have to be a little concerned with Toronto lefty Brett Cecil though. He’s allowed six homers in his last three starts and hasn’t thrown in the sixth inning in any of those outings.

Consensus: Blue Jays, 72 percent

WNBA:

Chicago Sky at Minnesota Lynx (-14, 146)

After losing their first game of the year, the Lynx rebounded to drill the New York Liberty 102-70, cracking the 100-point plateau for the first time since the opening game of the season. Bettors should note Chicago’s Epiphanny Prince, the league’s top scorer, is out with a broken foot.

Consensus: Over, 64 percent

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NASCAR betting: Toyota/Save Mart 350 preview and odds

For the first time this season the NASCAR Sprint Cup series will be turning left and right as the series heads to Sonoma for Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 - the first road course race of the year.

One driver that has been competitive almost everywhere this season is Marcos Ambrose. He could be poised to go all the way to Victory Lane Sunday. Ambrose won last year’s race at Watkins Glen and was fifth there last season. With the way Ambrose has been running, he’s our favorite to add another road course win to his resume this weekend.

The three-time Australian Super Car champion is constantly a force to be reckoned on the road courses and is always expected to shine. For Ambrose though, the pressure to perform is the same on ovals and road courses.

“The expectation of me succeeded at a road course race is obviously very high, but that doesn’t change,” Ambrose told reporters. “I’m driving the No. 9 Stanley Ford Fusion for Richard Petty to win every race and not just two road course races, so I apply myself the same every week. The pressure is not much different, it’s just the weight of expectations this weekend and at Watkins Glen – the expectation of success is what we have to balance out.”

Check out the rest of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 preview and get Greg's picks to win here.

Odds to win Toyota/Save Mart 350 (provided by *** Global)

Marcos Ambrose 3-1
Jimmie Johnson 6-1
Jeff Gordon 6-1
Tony Stewart 6-1
Juan Montoya 8-1
Kurt Busch 10-1
Kyle Busch 10-1
Kevin Harvick 10-1
Brad Keselowski 25-1
Kasey Kahne 25-1
Denny Hamlin 30-1
Carl Edwards 30-1
Clint Bowyer 30-1
Martin Truex Jr. 30-1
Jamie McMurray 40-1
A.J. Allmendinger 40-1
Robby Gordon 40-1
Joey Lagano 40-1
Greg Biffle 50-1
Boris Said 50-1
Ryan Newman 50-1
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 50-1
Matt Kenseth 100-1
Paul Menard 100-1
Jeff Burton 100-1
David Gilliland 100-1
Brian Vickers 100-1
Regan Smith 300-1
Aric Almirola 300-1
Field (Any Other Driver) 50-1

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WNBA
Dunkel

Los Angeles at Phoenix
The Sparks look to take advantage of a Phoenix team that is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games as an underdog. Los Angeles is the pick (-10) according to Dunkel, which has the Sparks favored by 12. Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-10). Here are all of today's picks

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

Game 601-602: Chicago at Minnesota (12:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 110.879; Minnesota 124.242
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 13 1/2; 143
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 15; 146 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+15); Under

Game 603-604: Los Angeles at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 114.158; Phoenix 102.088
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 12; 167
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 10; 163 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-10); Over

Game 605-606: Indiana at Tulsa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 116.881; Tulsa 105.277
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 11 1/2; 161
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 8; 157 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-8); Over




WNBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 23

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CHICAGO (7 - 2) at MINNESOTA (11 - 1) - 6/23/2012, 12:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOS ANGELES (9 - 3) at PHOENIX (3 - 7) - 6/23/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 61-88 ATS (-35.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 28-10 ATS (+17.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHOENIX is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
PHOENIX is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PHOENIX is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 6-5 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-5 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (6 - 4) at TULSA (1 - 10) - 6/23/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) in road games against Western conference opponents since 1997.
INDIANA is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
INDIANA is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 2-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-1 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Saturday, June 23

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12:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. MINNESOTA
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home

8:00 PM
INDIANA vs. TULSA
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Indiana's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tulsa
Tulsa is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tulsa's last 7 games at home

9:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. PHOENIX
Los Angeles is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Los Angeles's last 10 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games at home
Phoenix is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles


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[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

NY Yankees at NY Mets
The Yankees look to build on their 8-2 record in their last 10 games as a road favorite. NY Yankees are the favorite (-145), according to Dunkel, which has the Yankees favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-145). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

Game 951-952: Chicago Cubs at Arizona (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Maholm) 15.049; Arizona (Kennedy) 14.475
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-200); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+170); Over

Game 953-954: Toronto at Miami (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Cecil) 14.636; Miami 15.259
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1/2;
Vegas Line: Miami (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-160); Under

Game 955-956: St. Louis at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 15.188; Kansas City (Mendoza) 13.966
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-140); Under

Game 957-958: Colorado at Texas (3:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Outman) 13.912; Texas (Lewis) 16.516
Dunkel Line: Texas by 2 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Texas (-250); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-250); Over

Game 959-960: Tampa Bay at Philadelphia (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 15.215; Philadelphia (Kendrick) 14.135
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-115); Under

Game 961-962: Cleveland at Houston (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Gomez) 13.962; Houston (Keuchel) 14.553
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+100); Over

Game 963-964: Detroit at Pittsburgh (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Scherzer) 15.709; Pittsburgh (Lincoln) 14.613
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-135); Under

Game 965-966: Minnesota at Cincinnati (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Duensing) 13.911; Cincinnati (Cueto) 14.733
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-200); Over

Game 967-968: NY Yankees at NY Mets (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Nova) 17.421; NY Mets (Young) 16.028
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-145); Over

Game 969-970: Atlanta at Boston (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Delgado) 15.733; Boston (Morales) 16.237
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-135); 11
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-135); Under

Game 971-972: Washington at Baltimore (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Jackson) 16.940; Baltimore (Chen) 15.769
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-105); Under

Game 973-974: LA Dodgers at LA Angels (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Capuano) 15.131; LA Angels (Santana) 16.717
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-140); Over

Game 975-976: Milwaukee at Chicago White Sox (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Wolf) 14.603; White Sox (Axelrod) 16.015
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 977-978: San Francisco at Oakland (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 15.555; Oakland (Ross) 15.020
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-135); Under

Game 979-980: Seattle at San Diego (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 14.063; San Diego (Marquis) 14.998
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-145); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+125); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, June 23

AL teams were 6-7 Friday, they're 126-97 against NL teams in interleague play this season, with two days to go.

Remember there are DHs in games in American League parks, no DHs in National League parks. It doesn't seem to affect totals either way.

Hot pitchers
-- JJohnson is 1-2, 2.18 in his last three starts.
-- Wainwright is 1-1, 2.75 in his last three starts. Mendoza has a 2.65 RA in his last three outings.
-- Lewis is 2-1, 1.50 in his last three starts.
-- Shields is 1-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts.
-- Scherzer is 1-0, 1.93 in his last couple starts.
-- Keuchel allowed one run in five IP in his first MLB start.
-- Cueto is 3-0, 1.90 in his last three starts.
-- Nova is 5-0, 2.48 in his last five starts.
-- Delgado has a 2.79 RA in his last three starts, but Atlanta got blanked in his last two outings.
-- WChen is 3-0, 2.21 in his last three starts. Jackson has a 2.74 RA in his last six starts.
-- Capuano is 1-0, 3.50 in his last three starts.
-- Wolf is 0-0, 2.70 in his last three starts.
-- Bumgarner is 3-0, 2.73 in his last four starts.
-- Marquis has a 2.79 RA in his three starts for San Diego.

Cold pitchers
-- Kennedy is 2-6, 5.01 in his last eight starts. Maholm is 0-3, 5.59 in his last seven starts.
-- Cecil allowed two runs in five IP in his first '12 start.
-- Outman is 0-2, 10.22 in his last three starts.
-- Lee is 0-2, 4.87 in his last six starts.
-- Gomez is 1-4, 9.72 in his last five starts.
-- Lincoln is 0-2, 10.03 in his last three starts.
-- Duensing is making first '12 start; he is 25-21, 3.90 with 50 major league starts. He has pitched 34.2 innings this year, in 30 games, but no starts, with a 3.12 ERA.
-- Young is 1-1, 4.08 in three starts this season.
-- Morales allowed two runs in five IP (80 PT) in his first '12 start.
-- Ross is 0-3, 5.91 in his last four starts.
-- ESantana has a 7.06 RA in his last five starts, but pitched a shutout in his last outing.
-- Axelrod allowed two runs in 4.1 IP (99 PT) in his first '12 start.
-- FHernandez is 0-2, 5.63 in his last four starts.

Hot Teams
-- Arizona won eight of its last nine home games.
-- Blue Jays won five of their last seven games.
-- Nationals won 14 of their last 20 road games.
-- Tigers won eight of their last twelve games. Pittsburgh won 11 of its last 13 home games.
-- Streaky Mets won last four games, allowing three runs; they're 11-6 in last seventeen home games.
-- Braves won their last three games, allowing nine runs. Red Sox won seven of their last nine games.
-- Indians won their last four games, scoring 23 runs.
-- Rangers won their last seven games, scoring 40 runs.
-- Brewers won five of their last seven games.
-- Royals won seven of their last ten games.
-- A's won eight of their last ten games.
-- Angels won five of their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Cubs lost 17 of their last 21 road games.
-- Baltimore lost three of its last four games, scoring five runs.
-- Phillies lost 11 of their last 15 home games. Tampa Bay lost six of its last nine games.
-- Miami lost 14 of its last 16 games.
-- Twins lost six of their last nine games. Cincinnati lost its last four games, allowing 26 runs.
-- Bronx Bombers lost last three games, after winning previous ten.
-- Houston lost six of its last seven games.
-- Rockies lost 13 of their last 15 games.
-- White Sox lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Cardinals lost seven of their last eleven games.
-- Mariners lost nine of their last twelve games. San Diego lost five of its last even games.
-- Giants lost four of their last six games.
-- Dodgers lost five of their last six games.

Totals
-- Five of Cubs' last seven games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven games at Camden Yards went over.
-- Over in 10-4 in Detroit's last fourteen road games.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in Tampa Bay's last eleven road games.
-- Last five Toronto road games went over the total.
-- Five of last six games at Citi Field stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last 13 Cincinnati home games went over the total.
-- Under is 10-3-1 in Atlanta's last fourteen road games.
-- Six of last seven Cleveland road games stayed under total.
-- Over is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Texas home games.
-- Six of last seven Milwaukee road games stayed under.
-- 10 of last 13 St Louis games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last twelve Seattle road games went over the total.
-- 12 of Giants' last 16 road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Dodger games stayed under the total.

Umpires
-- Chi-Az-- 12 of 13 Emmel games went over the total.
-- Tor-Mia-- Eight of last 11 Nelson games stayed under.
-- StL-KC-- Six of last seven Drake games went over total.
-- Col-Tex-- Six of last eight Wolf games went over the total.
-- TB-Phil-- Don't know who the umpire is; rainout last night.
-- Cle-Hst-- Road team won five of last seven Gonzalez games.
-- Det-Pitt-- Four of last five Cooper games went over total.
-- Min-Cin-- 10 of 14 Bellino games stayed under the total.
-- NY-NY-- Six of last eight McClelland games went over total.
-- Atl-Bos-- Four of last five Eddings games went over the total.
-- Wsh-Balt-- Road team won seven of last ten Hallion games.
-- LA-LA-- Under is 6-2-1 in lat nine Iassogna games.
-- Mil-Chi-- Ten of last thirteen Wegner games stayed under.
-- SF-A's-- Underdogs are 5-5 (+$125) in last ten Randazzo games.
-- Sea-SD-- Underdogs are 5-2 (+$401) in last seven Hickox games.

[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, June 23

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
TORONTO vs. MIAMI
Toronto is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami
Toronto is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

2:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. KANSAS CITY
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Kansas City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

3:05 PM
COLORADO vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Texas
Colorado is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Texas
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Colorado

4:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. PHILADELPHIA
Tampa Bay is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games ,when playing Philadelphia
Tampa Bay is 3-6-1 SU in its last 10 games ,
Philadelphia is 5-13-1 SU in its last 19 games ,
Philadelphia is 2-7-1 SU in its last 10 games ,at home

4:05 PM
DETROIT vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Pittsburgh's last 19 games at home
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

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

4:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Minnesota

7:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Chi White Sox's last 22 games at home
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home

7:15 PM
ATLANTA vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Boston
Atlanta is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Atlanta

7:15 PM
LA DODGERS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
LA Dodgers are 6-16 SU in their last 22 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers

7:15 PM
WASHINGTON vs. BALTIMORE
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games at home
Baltimore is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games

7:15 PM
NY YANKEES vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games on the road
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:15 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. OAKLAND
San Francisco is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games ,when playing Oakland
San Francisco is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,on the road
Oakland is 4-8-1 SU in its last 13 games ,when playing San Francisco
Oakland6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle

10:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Chi Cubs are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games
Arizona is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games


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MLB

Saturday, June 23

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Saturday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

Madison Bumgarner, San Francisco Giants (8-4, 2.92 ERA)

Bumgarner continues to lead the Giants’ rotation. He allowed just one earned run on three hits over eight innings last weekend but was still stuck with a no-decision in San Francisco’s loss to Seattle. The big lefty has 16 strikeouts in his last two starts and has walked only 19 batters in 95 2/3 innings this season.

Ivan Nova, New York Yankees (9-2, 4.32 ERA)

The Yankees have won each of Nova’s last starts and he’s been absolutely dominant over his last three, allowing just two runs over the last 22 2/3 innings. After shutting out the Braves in Atlanta through seven innings, he followed that up by yielding just a solo homer in 7 2/3 innings at Washington. He owns a 0.84 WHIP in his last three starts.


Slumping

Kyle Kendrick, Philadelphia Phillies (2-7, 5.29 ERA)

Kendrick has lost each of his last three trips to the hill and owns a 9.00 ERA during the skid. While he managed to go 6 1/3 innings last week against Toronto, he still gave up five earned runs in a 6-2 loss. He has struck out 40 batters compared to 23 walks in 63 innings of work this year.

Josh Outman, Colorado Rockies (0-3, 8.41 ERA)

Outman was the first guy to take the hill under the Rockies’ new four-man rotation, so he’ll go here on just three days’ rest. He has lost three in a row, stinking it up with a 10.22 ERA. He hasn’t pitched into the sixth inning in any of his four starts and will be hard pressed to do so now that the club has issued a 70-pitch limit for its starters.


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MLB

Saturday, June 23

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While you were sleeping: Catch up on MLB's best and worst bets
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The NBA Playoffs are over. Now what?

For sports bettors with basketball blinders on, this can be a scary time of the year. You want to keep wagering through the summer months but you haven't even made it to the seventh-inning stretch of a game yet. Don’t fret. Covers will get you up to speed on the best and worst bets from the diamond so far this season.

Best moneyline bet

Baltimore Orioles (39-30): 16.49 units

The Orioles continue to be the big breadwinners in the majors but have hit some speed bumps along the way, like their current three-game losing streak heading into Friday. Baseball bettors have been waiting for the other cleat to drop on Baltimore, which currently sits second in the American League East.

Worst moneyline bet

San Diego Padres (24-46): -17.57 units

Offense – or lack thereof – has plagued the Padres for a long time and 2012 is no exception. San Diego ranks last in the bigs in runs (3.3 per game) and rest in the basement of most hitting statistical categories. A rash of injuries to both the lineup and rotation is just throwing salt on the wound.

Best runline bet

Chicago White Sox (42-27 ATS): 20.30 units

The ChiSox are just three games above .500 (36-33) but have kept it close throughout the first half of the season. Chicago has capitalized on the 1.5-run spread – AKA the runline – scoring 4.68 runs and allowing 4.00 runs per game this season. Runline backers can thanks an impressive 19-13 road record for most of those units.

Worst runline bet

San Diego Padres (31-39 ATS): -22.98 units

Why the hell are people betting the Padres? Also burinng runline bettors are the Cleveland Indians (-17.51), Detroit Tigers (-13.57), and Colorado Rockies (-12.76).

Best over bet

Philadelphia Phillies (33-38): 44-26-1 over/under

The Phillies pitching staff is not playing up to oddsmakers standards, thanks in part to injuries to key starters like Roy Halladay. On offense, Philadelphia longs for the big bats of Ryan Howard and Chase Utley.

Best under bet

Los Angeles Angels (38-32) - 25-44-1 over/under

The addition of Albert Pujols was supposed to supercharge the Halos' offense. While that hasn’t quite been the case – averaging just 4.1 runs per game – the pitching staff has done the heavy lifting. The Angels own a 3.43 team ERA, third lowest in the majors.

Top money pitcher

R.A. Dickey, New York Mets (11-1, 2.00 ERA): 11.92 units

The knuckleballer is the frontrunner for the National League Cy Young and has been nearly untouchable in recent starts. He hasn’t allowed an earned run in 41 2/3 innings, giving up just 16 hits in that span.

Worst money pitcher

Dan Haren, Los Angeles Angels (4-7, 3.97 ERA): -11.87 units

Haren can’t take all the blame for those units lost. The Angels have given the right-hander just 4.38 runs of support during his starts. Haren actually has the 20th best ERA in the AL and is 15th in strikeouts.

Top over ump

Paul Emmel: 12-1 over/under

Teams are combining for 9.77 runs per game when Emmel is behind home plate.

Top under ump

Tim Welke: 3-10 over/under

Teams are combining for 7.2 runs per game when Welke is calling balls and strikes.


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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 23

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CHICAGO CUBS (24 - 46) at ARIZONA (35 - 35) - 10:10 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-46 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 354-396 (-94.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-27 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1-10 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-46 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 893-963 (-167.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
MAHOLM is 12-27 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAHOLM is 2-15 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAHOLM is 2-14 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAHOLM is 6-19 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 132-107 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 95-77 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 76-56 (+18.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 78-49 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 132-107 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 51-32 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

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

PAUL MAHOLM vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MAHOLM is 0-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.604.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KENNEDY is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.078.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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TORONTO (36 - 34) at MIAMI (33 - 37) - 1:10 PM
BRETT CECIL (L) vs. JOSH JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 68-50 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 33-37 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 48-66 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-29 (-13.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 4-15 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
MIAMI is 32-35 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 52-73 (-22.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-31 (-18.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 45-70 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

BRETT CECIL vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSH JOHNSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
JOHNSON is 2-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (36 - 35) at KANSAS CITY (31 - 37) - 2:10 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. LUIS MENDOZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 120-108 (-35.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 27-38 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 38-43 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 11-21 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 233-348 (-103.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 77-121 (-44.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 11-21 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 20-36 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 (+1.2 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.036.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

LUIS MENDOZA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MENDOZA is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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COLORADO (26 - 43) at TEXAS (44 - 27) - 3:05 PM
JOSH OUTMAN (L) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 26-43 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 18-29 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 15-28 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 37-61 (-25.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-43 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 77-120 (-42.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 1-10 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
COLORADO is 1-12 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
COLORADO is 6-18 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
TEXAS is 151-99 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 144-92 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

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

JOSH OUTMAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
OUTMAN is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.567.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (38 - 31) at PHILADELPHIA (33 - 38) - 4:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

JAMES SHIELDS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (37 - 32) at HOUSTON (28 - 42) - 4:05 PM
JEANMAR GOMEZ (R) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 120-114 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 117-111 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 85-149 (-39.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 6-20 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 19-44 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 4-18 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-49 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 83-148 (-41.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 53-112 (-43.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JEANMAR GOMEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (34 - 36) at PITTSBURGH (37 - 32) - 4:05 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. BRAD LINCOLN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 34-36 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 7-14 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 34-36 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SCHERZER is 6-15 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 14-7 (+7.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-32 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 22-12 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 28-18 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 9-2 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-32 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-2 (+0.6 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SCHERZER is 2-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.120.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

BRAD LINCOLN vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (28 - 41) at CINCINNATI (38 - 31) - 4:10 PM
BRIAN DUENSING (L) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 91-141 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 42-72 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-16 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 88-134 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 62-106 (-30.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 18-8 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 104-80 (+19.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CUETO is 26-12 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 7-0 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 26-11 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 15-4 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 27-18 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 305-286 (-72.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 90-110 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BRIAN DUENSING vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHNNY CUETO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (41 - 28) at NY METS (39 - 32) - 7:15 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. CHRIS YOUNG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 84-75 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 30-19 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 35-30 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 29-17 (+16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 39-32 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 23-15 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 45-28 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 14-5 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 39-17 (+20.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 32-13 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 21-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NOVA is 11-2 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
NOVA is 16-4 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOVA is 11-2 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NOVA is 23-9 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOVA is 17-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

IVAN NOVA vs. NY METS since 1997
NOVA is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.799.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
YOUNG is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.730.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

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ATLANTA (38 - 32) at BOSTON (36 - 34) - 7:15 PM
RANDALL DELGADO (R) vs. FRANKLIN MORALES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 9-2 (+9.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
ATLANTA is 23-15 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-7 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-14 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 18-8 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 15-6 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 18-9 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 6-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 7-16 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 64-56 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 64-56 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 9-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

RANDALL DELGADO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

FRANKLIN MORALES vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (40 - 28) at BALTIMORE (40 - 30) - 7:15 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 15-36 (-18.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 40-30 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 19-9 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 9-2 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
BALTIMORE is 37-24 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-23 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-23 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-15 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-15 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHEN is 7-1 (+7.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 9-3 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 40-28 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-37 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-17 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 117-110 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 79-72 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 57-49 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
JACKSON is 5-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.31 and a WHIP of 1.103.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
CHEN is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 12.47 and a WHIP of 2.540.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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LA DODGERS (42 - 29) at LA ANGELS (39 - 32) - 7:15 PM
CHRIS CAPUANO (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 47-81 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 24-10 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 380-312 (+56.4 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 620-611 (+43.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 10-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
LA DODGERS are 42-29 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 42-29 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 97-105 (-27.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
CAPUANO is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 2.091.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SANTANA is 4-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.240.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.6 units)

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MILWAUKEE (33 - 37) at CHI WHITE SOX (36 - 34) - 7:15 PM
RANDY WOLF (L) vs. DYLAN AXELROD (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

RANDY WOLF vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
WOLF is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

DYLAN AXELROD vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (39 - 32) at OAKLAND (34 - 37) - 7:15 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 137-73 (+52.9 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 91-49 (+32.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 467-461 (+44.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

TYSON ROSS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ROSS is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SEATTLE (30 - 42) at SAN DIEGO (25 - 46) - 10:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 155-220 (-53.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 52-83 (-25.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 59-89 (-35.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 97-138 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 21-42 (-21.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 19-27 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 10-17 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 36-58 (-20.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 25-46 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 66-96 (-26.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 50-69 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 50-67 (-19.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 25-46 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 55-95 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 72-90 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 74-78 (-31.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-0 (+5.2 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 4-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.1 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MARQUIS is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.63 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.3 units)

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MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, June 23

National League

Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 10:10 ET
Maholm: Chicago Cubs 1-11 SU in road games after scoring 1 run or less
Kennedy: Arizona 51-32 SU when the total is 9 to 9.5


Interleague

Toronto at Miami, 1:10 ET
Cecil: Toronto 15-5 SU after a win by 6 runs or more
Johnson: Miami 4-15 SU in June

ST Louis at Kansas City, 2:10 ET
Wainwright: 19-6 TSR on the road when the total is 8.5 to 10
Mendoza: Kansas City 11-21 SU at home in games played on a grass

Colorado at Texas, 3:05 ET
Outman: Colorado 10-24 SU after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6
Lewis: Texas 33-15 SU after 2 or more consecutive unders

Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, 4:05 ET
Shields: Tampa Bay 8-6 SU after two or more consecutive loses
Kendrick: Philadelphia 2-9 SU when playing on Saturday

Cleveland at Houston, 4:05 ET
Gomez: Cleveland 19-4 SU as a road favorite of -110 or higher
Keuchel: Houston 4-18 SU in home games in an IL game

Detroit at Pittsburgh, 4:05 ET
Scherzer: Detroit 7-14 SU when the total is 8 to 8.5
Lincoln: Pittsburgh 9-2 SU when playing on Saturday

Minnesota at Cincinnati, 4:10 ET
Duensing: Minnesota 3-16 SU in road games when playing on Saturday
Cueto: 7-0 TSR in day games

NY Yankees at NY Mets, 7:15 ET
Nova: NY Yankees 21-9 SU in road games in games played on a grass
Young: NY Mets 84-127 SU after 7 or more consecutive home games

Atlanta at Boston, 7:15 ET
Delgado: Atlanta 8-0 SU when the total is 10 or higher
Morales: Boston 6-13 SU in home games after a loss

Washington at Baltimore, 7:15 ET
Jackson: Washington 15-36 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +125
Chen: Baltimore 9-2 SU when playing on Saturday

LA Dodgers at LA Angels, 7:15 ET
Capuano: LA Dodgers 10-1 SU when playing on Saturday
Santana: LA Angels 25-29 SU when the total is 7 to 8.5

Milwaukee at Chicago White Sox, 7:15 ET
Wolf: Milwaukee 2-4 SU after a game with a combined score of 3 runs or less
Axelrod: Chicago White Sox 8-3 SU when playing on saturday

San Francisco at Oakland, 7:15 ET
Bumgarner: San Francisco 16-5 SU after 3 straight games with no home runs
Ross: Oakland 5-20 SU after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7

Seattle at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Hernandez: Seattle 6-28 SU after allowing 9 runs or more
Marquis: 81-59 TSR in the first half of the season