Saturday's Trends and Indexes - 6/30 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Saturday, June 30

Good Luck on day #182 of 2012!

At this time, the sports menu in this thread consists of MLB, CFL and WNBA until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted.

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

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Saturday’s betting tips: Strong winds on tap for MLB matinees

Weather to watch

Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals – 12 mph winds expected to blow out to left-centerfield

Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants – 13 mph winds expected to blow out to right-centerfield.

Who’s hot

MLB: Nationals are 9-4 in their last 13 road games.

MLB: Home team is 39-13 in umpire Lance Barksdale’s last 52 games behind home plate. He’s set to work Saturday's Red Sox-Mariners matchup.

CFL: Argonauts are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 meetings in Edmonton.

WNBA: Seattle Storm are 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall.

Who’s not

MLB: Rockies are 5-16 in their last 21 overall.

MLB: Marlins are 4-17 in their last 21 overall.

CFL: Eskimos are 1-5 ATS in their last six games in Week 1.

WNBA: Liberty are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall.

Key stat

26 – Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista went into Friday’s action with 14 home runs in the month of June pushing him to an MLB-leading 26 homers this season. The 14 homers set a club record for the most hit in one month.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Plenette Pierson, New York Liberty – Pierson is expected to be out of the lineup for two to six weeks with a calf injury. The 6-foot-2 forward is averaging 11.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Liberty, who average just 70.9 points per game (10th in the WNBA).

Game of the day

Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees (-140, 9.5)

Notable quotable

"These have got to be the fastest greens I've ever putted on. I don't know, maybe the same speed as Olympic a couple weeks ago, but these have a lot more pitch to them, so if you get on the wrong side of the hole, you've got no chance.” – 17 year-old Beau Hossler on the greens at the AT&T National.

Notes and tips

Houston Astros manager Brad Mills adjusted his outlook on the return of second baseman Jose Altuve from a right hamstring injury. "He hasn't had a setback, but I probably was too optimistic hoping for Saturday," Mills said Thursday before the Astros' 7-3 loss to the San Diego Padres. "And like I said, it's not a setback. Nothing is wrong with him. It's just they feel that they want to make sure that he's absolutely right, so (his return) at the very earliest would probably be Sunday."He entered Thursday third among National League second baseman in All-Star voting despite ranking first in batting (.309) and hits (88) at the position.

Toronto Argos quarterback Ricky Ray will open his season against his former team the Edmonton Eskimos. Ray was traded to Toronto last December in exchange for quarterback Steven Jyles, kicker Grant Shaw, and the second pick in April's draft. Ray struggled in preseason play with his new team, completing eight of 15 attempts for 99 yards and two picks. Most books have this matchup listed as a Pick ‘em.

Seattle head coach Pete Carroll has said that Tarvaris Jackson, Matt Flynn and Russell Wilson will wage a legitimate competition for the No. 1 spot, but it was reported in recent days that the incumbent would go to camp next month atop the depth chart. The reaction that Jackson will get the No. 1 snaps, at least at the outset of camp, has generated mixed reactions both inside and outside of the Seattle organization. Jackson was 7-7 as a starter in 2011, is .500 in his 34 career starts, has a sub-60 percent completion rate, a passer rating of only 77.7 and only a few more touchdown passes than interceptions (38-35).

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Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

-- Aaron Hill hit for the cycle Friday, just second player in last century to do it twice in same season. Cycles are more rare than no-hitters.

-- Clippers took a huge chance and traded for Lamar Odom, who wasn't too interested in playing for Dallas LY. Hopefully he'll try now.

-- Dodgers are 0-5 this week, scoring a total of two runs. Ouch.

-- Cliff Lee is now winless in 13 starts. Hard to believe.

-- Aaron Cook threw an 81-pitch CG at Seattle, getting no misses on M's 24 swings, but they only had two hits. Mariners have scored five runs in five games this week, all at home.

-- NBA and NHL free agency start Sunday, so things will get interesting on those fronts.


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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Making the HOF case for Davey Johnson....

13) In my humble opinion, Davey Johnson’s managerial career is Hall of Fame-worthy; this is 16th season as a skipper, for his 5th different team. His record with each of the five teams is over .500 (harder than you would think to pull off) and he’s won five division titles (and is in first place this season), as well as the 1986 World Series title.

He’s won with the Orioles and Reds, who have had very little success since he left. The Nationals haven’t been good since almost 20 years ago, when they called Montreal home. Johnson is smart and arrogant and a very good manager who deserves to be in Cooperstown someday.

12) As a player, Johnson played 13 years at 2B, winning two World Series rings with Baltimore, and losing two other series (‘69/’71); he hit 136 career homers, but 43 of them came in ’73, when he, Henry Aaron and Darrell Evans were teammates who all his 40+ dingers.

Johnson was still with Atlanta the next year, when Hammerin’ Hank hit his 715th home run. If anyone should write a book that would be interesting at the end of a stellar career, it would be Johnson.

11) Speaking of the Nationals, they’re 13-3 on the road when either Strasburg/Gonzalez start on the mound.

10) Chicago Cubs have been outscored 38-8 in Jeff Samardzija’s last four starts……..Rangers are 8-0 at home when Yu Darvish starts.

9) Its too bad Tim McClelland’s umpiring crew wasn’t in Atlanta this week; then Marvin Hudson could’ve worked the plate for the pitching matchup between Tim Hudson and Daniel Hudson (none of the three are related). Marvin Hudson worked the plate in Philly that night.

8) 4:25 kickoffs for NFL games (rather than 4:15) will help gamblers wait longer to see how their 1:00 plays made out before plunging in on their doubleheader game. That’s not why the change was made, but its still will make a difference to a certain segment of the population.

7) Finally saw HBO’s documentary on UNLV basketball and Jerry Tarkanian; have to say it was an excellent hour of TV. If you like college basketball, its worth finding. Two things stand out to me about the show:

6) A kid named Graziano from Long Island was a hot recruit in 1977. Phone rings in his house, his mom answers. Voice on the other end says, “Hi, I’m Frank Sinatra calling for your son on behalf of UNLV.”

Mother replies, “I’m Ella Fitzgerald” and hangs up.

Sinatra calls back three minutes later and explains, and talks the kid up for a while. Long story short, Graziano went to South Carolina and was drafted by the Denver Nuggets. Sinatra stuck to his day job, singing.

5) At the end of the show, they say that the NCAA settled with Tarkanian for $2.5M, for denying him due process during their witch hunts to try and run Tark out of coaching. Then they show the check on camera. A check for freakin’ $2.5M. Showing the actual check was an impressive move.

4) If I ran ESPN, I’d hire a former NBA personnel guy to be my “Mel Kiper” during the NBA Draft. I’m just not a big Jay Bilas fan.

3) How is it that neither Jordan Taylor or Scott Machado got drafted? It says here they’ll both find their way onto an NBA roster when November rolls around.

2) Speaking of players who didn’t get drafted, I’ll bet anyone a pizza that West Virginia’s Kevin Jones turns out to be a better pro than that Greek kid the Knicks drafted. This could be Ron Artest/Frederic Weis all over again, other than Kevin Jones isn’t insane like Artest, and the Greek kid apparently has at least some game, unlike Weis, who had none.

1) Five of top 10 kids drafted Thursday night were 1-and-done in college. Not sure who that rule helps, making kids go to college, but for only a year. Doesn’t help the colleges, doesn’t help the NBA teams much.

Guess it helps the kids to an extent, but unsure how much. I’d be in favor of letting them go right from high school to the pros, but I’d actually prefer a system where kids got drafted, but if they weren’t good enough, teams could retain their rights while they played in college.

But that’s just me. I could be wrong.

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Public opinion: Bettors like Buehrle vs. Hamels

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

MLB:

Philadelphia Phillies at Miami Marlins (+115, 7.5)

The Marlins went into Friday’s action having won just two of their last 10. They send veteran lefty Mark Buehrle to the hill and he’s coming off a seven-inning shutout victory over Toronto. He squares off against Philadelphia’s Cole Hamels.

Consensus: Marlins, 69 percent


CFL:

Toronto Argos at Edmonton Eskimos (Pick ‘em, 48.5)

Early bettors are pretty much split down the middle on both the side and the total for this one. The big plotline here is Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray opening the year against his former team. The Argos have been dominant on the road against the Eskimos, at 11-3-1 against the spread in their last 15 trips to Edmonton.

Consensus: Eskimos, 51 percent


WNBA:

Seattle Storm at New York Liberty (-1.5, 140)

The New York Liberty are giving up almost 82 points per game this year and have dropped four of their last five both straight up and against the spread. Seattle’s going in the other direction, having covered the number in each of its last five. However, bettors are siding with the home team early on.

Consensus: Liberty, 61 percent

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NASCAR betting: Quaker State 400 preview and odds

After the road course at Sonoma, it’s back to the ovals this week for the NASCAR Sprint Cup series. Saturday night’s Quaker State 400 marks only the second time the series has raced at the 1.5-mile Kentucky Speedway and it marks the kickoff of an important segment of the season.

Saturday night is the start of the Race to the Chase - 10 weeks leading up to the September 8 race at Richmond International Raceway where the 12 driver field for this year’s Chase for the Sprint Cup will be set.

With only one race at Kentucky, you might think that there isn’t enough history to pick a favorite. You’d be wrong.

At 1.5 miles, Kentucky Speedway is representative of a majority of the tracks the series races on - the so-called intermediate tracks. Those who typically run well on the 1.5-mile tracks should do well here. Combine that with the desperation of a few hovering around the 12th-place spot and the favorites picture becomes clearer.
Carl Edwards is currently in 10th but he’s been struggling this season and has yet to win. The four drivers behind him have won once this season, putting Edwards into desperation mode and hunting for a win. Edwards has run well on the 1.5-mile tracks and has two wins here, his first career NASCAR win in the Truck Series in 2003 and one in the Nationwide series in 2005. He was fifth here last year and aims to go all the way Saturday night.

“It is a big race for us,” Edwards said. “I had my first win in NASCAR there in the truck series in 2003. It is huge for me to be able to go back there and have the opportunity to run in the Cup Series and get a win there. We had one Nationwide win there as well and I really like that place. It has character and the fans are wound up so it’s a lot of fun.”

Odds to win Quaker State 400 (Provided by *** Global)

Jimmie Johnson 5-1
Kyle Busch 7-1
Greg Biffle 8-1
Tony Stewart 8-1
Matt Kenseth 8-1
Denny Hamlin 10-1
Carl Edwards 10-1
Kevin Harvick 12-1
Kasey Kahne 12-1
Jeff Gordon 12-1
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 12-1
Brad Keselowski 15-1
Martin Truex Jr. 25-1
Clint Bowyer 25-1
Joey Lagano 30-1
Ryan Newman 40-1
A.J. Allmendinger 50-1
Kurt Busch 60-1
Paul Menard 100-1
Michael Waltrip 100-1
Regan Smith 100-1
Jamie McMurray 100-1
Jeff Burton 100-1
Aric Almirola 100-1
David Ragan 100-1
Juan Montoya 100-1
Bobby Labonte 100-1
David Gilliland 100-1
Marcos Ambrose 100-1
Field (Any Other Driver) 50-1

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CFL
Dunkel

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

Game 125-126: Toronto at Edmonton (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 112.523; Edmonton 117.160
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 4 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 1; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-1); Over

SUNDAY, JULY 1

Game 127-128: Montreal at Calgary (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 111.632; Calgary 112.633
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 1; 50
Vegas Line: Calgary by 3; 54
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+3); Under




CFL
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 30

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TORONTO (6 - 12) at EDMONTON (12 - 8) - 6/30/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 62-89 ATS (-35.9 Units) as a favorite since 1996.

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

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Sunday, July 1

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MONTREAL (10 - 9) at CALGARY (11 - 8) - 7/1/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 1

Saturday, June 30

Armadillo's write-ups will start in week 2.




CFL

Week 1

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Trend Report
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Saturday, June 30

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. EDMONTON
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Toronto is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Edmonton is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto


Sunday, July 1

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Montreal's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing at home against Montreal


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CFL

Saturday, June 30

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Makin' Canadian bacon: Week 1 CFL preview and picks
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The CFL regular season kicks off this weekend. For some of you, that means football is back. For others, that means we're still a long way from football season.

Whatever it means to you, we'll preview the games each week and give you our picks.

Toronto Argonauts vs. Edmonton Eskimos (-2, 48.5)

The running game was about the only bright spot for the Argos last season with Cory Boyd running for more than six yards per carry. After that, the only thing saving Toronto from the worst record in the CFL was playing in the East Division.
New quarterback Ricky Ray should help on offense. He was a star and former Grey Cup MVP for Edmonton, which could make things a tad awkward in Week 1. Steven Jyles is charged with the new No. 1 role for the Eskies and it remains to be seen how consistent he’ll be on a team that made a ton of changes this offseason.

Pick: Toronto +2


Montreal Alouettes vs. Calgary Stampeders (-2.5, 55.5)

The Als went 10-8 last season but they were the worst team to bet on in the league (along with Sasky) with a 6-12 ATS record. They also closed the season with eight straight losses against the number and four losses straight up.
Ninety-seven-year-old quarterback Anthony Calvillo led the league in passing yards in 2011 with over 5 million (it’s the CFL, remember) and he anchors the Montreal offense. But with a record of 10-8 after several seasons of dominance there are some question marks in Montreal for the first time in a long time.
Calgary won both meetings with Montreal last season and covered the spread both times. They should give Montreal a strong fight on home soil on Canada Day.

Pick: Montreal +2.5


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WNBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 30

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SEATTLE (6 - 7) at NEW YORK (4 - 9) - 6/30/2012, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
SEATTLE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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WNBA

Saturday, June 30

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Trend Report
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4:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. NEW YORK
Seattle is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
New York is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle


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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 30

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PITTSBURGH (41 - 35) at ST LOUIS (40 - 37) - 2:15 PM
JEFF KARSTENS (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 211-426 (-94.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 41-35 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 16-10 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 10-2 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
PITTSBURGH is 55-51 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-10 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-35 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 28-27 (+6.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 11-16 (-18.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 28-38 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 7-16 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-4 (+0.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JEFF KARSTENS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KARSTENS is 1-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-4 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LYNN is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.98 and a WHIP of 0.658.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (44 - 31) at ATLANTA (40 - 36) - 4:05 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 44-31 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 50-37 (+19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-20 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 51-44 (+18.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 121-113 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-16 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 59-50 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 76-77 (-24.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 109-102 (-37.8 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 44-48 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-1 (+4.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STRASBURG is 2-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.209.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MINOR is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.355.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (42 - 34) at SAN FRANCISCO (44 - 34) - 4:05 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 54-68 (-23.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-34 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-34 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-12 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 585-669 (+49.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 522-613 (+33.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LATOS is 3-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 0.985.
His team's record is 4-6 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.7 units)

BARRY ZITO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ZITO is 3-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+3.9 units)

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HOUSTON (32 - 45) at CHICAGO CUBS (27 - 49) - 4:05 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 89-152 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 34-83 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 191-220 (-56.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 22-50 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 87-151 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-114 (-42.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 22-47 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
HOUSTON is 24-59 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-44 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-49 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-17 (-15.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 92-108 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 79-112 (-39.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 660-674 (-131.3 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-49 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 4-17 (-13.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-74 (-39.2 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-62 (-21.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-29 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GARZA is 33-39 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HAPP is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 2.067.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

MATT GARZA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GARZA is 0-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.64 and a WHIP of 1.212.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (36 - 43) at MIAMI (36 - 40) - 4:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-43 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-18 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-17 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-40 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-16 (-10.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-23 (-10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HAMELS is 5-11 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 69-51 (+17.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 132-69 (+37.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 42-15 (+25.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 132-69 (+37.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 36-40 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 6-24 (-17.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 51-69 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-18 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
MIAMI is 35-38 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-3 (+1.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. MIAMI since 1997
HAMELS is 6-9 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 8-13 (-14.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-11. (-3.2 units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BUEHRLE is 3-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.24 and a WHIP of 1.470.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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NY METS (42 - 36) at LA DODGERS (43 - 35) - 7:15 PM
JOHAN SANTANA (L) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 77-55 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 52-32 (+14.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 11-1 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
NY METS are 42-36 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 17-11 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
NY METS are 62-57 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-32 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 20-11 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 38-34 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 31-19 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 62-57 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SANTANA is 4-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.65 and a WHIP of 0.976.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (39 - 37) at MILWAUKEE (34 - 42) - 7:15 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 80-45 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-16 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 136-109 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 62-61 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 136-109 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 98-79 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 97-70 (+30.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 79-57 (+20.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 81-49 (+25.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILEY is 14-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILEY is 14-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILEY is 12-2 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 34-42 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-17 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-42 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MILEY is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (28 - 50) at COLORADO (30 - 46) - 7:15 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 28-50 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 36-65 (-25.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 28-50 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 57-99 (-38.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 7-20 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
VOLQUEZ is 28-16 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 30-46 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 56-66 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 2-10 (-8.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
COLORADO is 42-60 (-25.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 30-46 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 124-146 (-40.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 70-98 (-36.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 42-58 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 88-100 (-36.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-3 (+0.8 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 2-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.44 and a WHIP of 1.519.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
FRIEDRICH is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (43 - 34) at TORONTO (39 - 38) - 1:05 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 643-629 (+66.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 28-11 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 381-313 (+55.8 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 635-543 (+70.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 624-612 (+46.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TORONTO is 149-171 (-54.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
ALVAREZ is 4-11 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ALVAREZ is 1-7 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
ALVAREZ is 1-7 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)
ALVAREZ is 1-8 (-8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-3 (+0.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ALVAREZ is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.875.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (42 - 35) at NY YANKEES (46 - 30) - 1:05 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. HIROKI KURODA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 37-15 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 57-21 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 46-25 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-14 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 6-0 (+8.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 108-88 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-12 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-17 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-14 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-22 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 14-6 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 19-9 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-19 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 252-167 (-67.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.7 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PEAVY is 0-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.294.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KURODA is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.046.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (38 - 38) at BALTIMORE (42 - 34) - 4:05 PM
JOSH TOMLIN (R) vs. DANA EVELAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 32-48 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-16 (-10.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-34 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 9-3 (+7.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-28 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 30-26 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-17 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
EVELAND is 23-12 (+14.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 121-120 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOSH TOMLIN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
TOMLIN is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

DANA EVELAND vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
EVELAND is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (35 - 39) at MINNESOTA (30 - 45) - 7:10 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. COLE DE VRIES (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-3 (+0.6 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 4-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.402.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.3 units)

COLE DE VRIES vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DE VRIES is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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OAKLAND (37 - 41) at TEXAS (49 - 29) - 7:15 PM
TOM MILONE (L) vs. MARTIN PEREZ (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-4 (+1.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

TOM MILONE vs. TEXAS since 1997
MILONE is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MARTIN PEREZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (37 - 40) at TAMPA BAY (41 - 36) - 7:15 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 37-40 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 7-15 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 117-182 (-51.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 17-25 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 65-43 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 60-35 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PORCELLO is 16-8 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 (+0.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PORCELLO is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
HELLICKSON is 1-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.77 and a WHIP of 0.885.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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BOSTON (41 - 36) at SEATTLE (33 - 46) - 10:10 PM
JOSH BECKETT (R) vs. ERASMO RAMIREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 100-142 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-22 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 22-42 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-22 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 89-151 (-53.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BECKETT is 7-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 1.117.
His team's record is 8-2 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.3 units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (35 - 39) at MINNESOTA (30 - 45) - 1:10 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. SCOTT DIAMOND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 36-14 (+17.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 29-22 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 21-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-15 (+12.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 23-18 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 21-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 93-145 (-32.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 47-74 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-22 (-14.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-27 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-31 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 90-138 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 52-91 (-26.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-39 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-39 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-3 (+0.6 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

SCOTT DIAMOND vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, June 30

Series won-lost records are now below the daily writeup.......

Hot pitchers
-- Strasburg is 4-1, 2.53 in his last five starts.
-- Reds won six of last seven Latos starts (2-0, 4.50 in last three).
-- Happ is 2-0, 2.07 in his last couple starts.
-- Buehrle has a 1.98 RA in his last four home starts, but is 0-2, 4.91 againt Philly this season. Hamels is 1-0, 1.20 in his last two starts, but is 0-2, 6.57 against Miami this season.
-- JSantana is 4-2, 2.70 in his last six starts.
-- Miley is 3-1, 1.17 in his last four starts. Fiers is 1-0, 0.61 in his last two outings.
-- Volquez is 2-1, 3.44 in his last three starts.

-- Royals won last three Hochevar starts (2-0, 0.42).
-- Angels won all four Richards starts (2-0, 2.02).
-- Peavy has a 2.45 RA in his last three starts, but Chicago lost all three of the games, scoring 0-1-1 runs. Kuroda is 4-1, 1.93 in his last six starts.
-- Milone is 2-0, 0.56 in his last couple starts.
-- Porcello is 2-1, 3.50 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Karstens is 0-2, 9.82 in his last three starts. Lynn is 0-1, 9.58 in his last two starts.
-- Garza is 1-3, 4.35 in his last five starts.
-- Zito is 1-3, 7.17 in his last four starts.
-- Minor is 0-2, 9.58 in his last couple starts.
-- Eovaldi is 0-4, 4.29 in six starts; LA scored five runs in six games.
-- Friedrich is 0-4, 9.31 in his last four starts.

-- JSanchez is 0-2, 7.77 in his last four starts. DeVries is 1-1, 6.60 in three starts this year. Diamond is 1-2, 5.12 in his last three starts.
-- Toronto lost seven of last eight Alvarez starts (1-4, 7.14).
-- Tomlin is 0-2, 8.56 in his last three starts. Eveland allowed three runs in six IP in his only '12 start.
-- Hellickson is 0-3, 5.76 in his last five starts.
-- Perez is making first MLB start; he is 5-5, 4.59 in 15 AAA starts this season-- he pitched briefly in relief in his MLB debut during week. .
-- Beckett was 0-3, 4.09 in his last three starts before going on DL. Ramirez is 0-2, 6.35 in three starts this season.

Hot Teams
-- Cubs won three of their last four games.
-- St Louis won five of its last seven games. Pirates won nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Washington three of its last four games.
-- Mets won their last three games, allowing three runs.
-- Giants won four of their last five games.

-- Angels won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Bronx Bombers won 15 of their last 20 games, but lost last two. White Sox won six of their last seven.
-- Rangers won 12 of their last 14 games.
-- Royals won their last three games, scoring 25 runs.
-- Red Sox won 12 of their last 16 games.

Cold Teams
-- Houston was outscored 27-8 in losing its last four road games.
-- Miami is 5-17 in its last 22 games. Phillies lost seven of their last nine away games.
-- Atlanta lost eight of its last ten home games.
-- Colorado lost 16 of its last 22 games. Padres lost three of last four.
-- Arizona lost four of its last six away games. Brewers lost five of their last six games overall.
-- Dodgers lost 11 of last 13 games, scoring two runs in last five games.
-- Reds lost seven of their last eleven games.

-- Blue Jays lost four of their last six games.
-- Indians lost nine of their last 11 road games. Baltimore lost four of its last six games.
-- Tampa Bay lost seven of its last ten games. Tigers lost three of four.
-- Minnesota lost seven of its last nine home games.
-- Oakland lost three of its last four games.
-- Mariners lost 13 of their last 19 games, scoring five runs in five games so far this week.

Totals
-- 12 of last 14 Houston road games went over the total.
-- Over is 26-8 in Philly's last 34 games.
-- Five of last six Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten games at Coors Field.
-- Under is 11-5-1 in last seventeen Arizona road games.
-- 13 of last 15 Pittsburgh road games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in Dodgers' last twelve games.
-- Nine of last ten Cincinnati games stayed under total.

-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Angel games.
-- Under is 9-3-2 in last fourteen Cleveland road games.
-- Seven of last ten White Sox games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in last twelve Oakland games.
-- Six of last eight Kansas City road games stayed under.
-- Last seven Seattle games stayed under the total.

Umpires
-- Pitt-StL-- Under is 10-1-2 in last thirteen Reyburn games.
-- Wsh-Atl-- Six of last seven Hudson games went over total.
-- Cin-SF-- Five of last seven Scott games went over the total.
-- Hst-Chi-- Six of last seven Diaz games went over the total.
-- Phil-Mia-- Five of last six Eddings games went over total.
-- NY-LA-- Last four Vanover games went over the total; keep in mind that this is 4:00 local time first pitch. Shadows could be a factor.
-- Az-Mil-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Conroy games.
-- SD-Col-- Home team won last 11 Guccione games, with seven of last ten going over the total.

-- LA-Tor-- Five of last seven Reynolds games went over total.
-- Chi-NY-- Last five Kellogg games stayed under the total.
-- Clev-Blt-- Favorites won five of last six Estabrook games.
-- KC-Min-- Eight of last eleven Meals games went over. Over is 9-4 in last 13 Darling games, with home side winning six of last seven.
-- A's-Tex-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Cuzzi games.
-- Bos-Sea-- Eight of last nine Barksdale games stayed under total.
-- Det-TB-- Seven of last nine Bellino games stayed under total.

2012 baseball series records

thru 6/25
Home Away Total
Arizona 6-6 4-6-2 10-12-2
Atlanta 4-4-3 8-4-1 12-8-4
Cubs 4-7 1-9-3 5-16-3
Cincinnati 6-5-1 6-4-2 12-9-3
Colorado 6-5-1 1-10-1 7-15-2
Houston 6-7 1-10 7-17
Dodgers 8-3-1 5-6-1 13-9-2
Miami 5-5-2 5-6-1 10-11-3
Milwaukee 6-6 3-8-1 9-14-1
Mets 6-6-1 5-6 11-12-1
Philadelphia 4-7-1 6-5-1 10-12-2
Pittsburgh 9-3 4-5-3 13-8-3
St Louis 5-5-1 6-6-1 11-11-2
San Diego 4-7-2 1-9-1 5-16-3
San Francisco 8-2-2 6-5-1 14-7-3
Washington 6-3-3 8-4 14-7-3
Baltimore 7-4-1 8-4 15-8-1
Boston 6-7 7-3-1 13-10-1
White Sox 5-7-1 4-5-2 9-12-3
Cleveland 5-7-1 7-4 12-11-1
Detroit 6-5-1 4-6-2 10-11-3
Kansas City 3-7-1 8-3-2 11-10-3
Angels 7-3-3 5-6 12-9-3
Minnesota 3-7-2 5-6-1 8-13-3
Bronx 7-3-1 7-4-2 14-7-3
A's 5-5-2 4-6-3 9-11-5
Seattle 5-5 5-9-1 10-14-1
Tampa Bay 6-4-2 6-6 12-10-2
Texas 8-3-1 7-5 15-8-1
Toronto 7-5 4-5-3 11-10-3

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MLB

Saturday, June 30

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. NY YANKEES
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

1:07 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TORONTO
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

1:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games at home
Minnesota is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home

2:15 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

4:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cincinnati

4:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Baltimore is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Cleveland

4:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington

4:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. CHI CUBS
Houston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Houston's last 14 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 14 games when playing at home against Houston

4:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
Philadelphia is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Miami
Miami is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia

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

7:15 PM
OAKLAND vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing Texas
Texas is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:15 PM
DETROIT vs. TAMPA BAY
Detroit is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing Detroit

7:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home

7:15 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 7-17-1 SU in its last 25 games ,when playing on the road against Minnesota
Kansas City4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,at home
Minnesota17-7-1 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Kansas City

7:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona

10:10 PM
BOSTON vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 11 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Boston


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MLB

Saturday, June 30

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Saturday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

Wade Miley, Arizona Diamondbacks (9-3, 2.19 ERA)

Miley has allowed just a single run in each of his last four starts and actually lost one of those – a 1-0 decision to the Rangers which saw him give up just three hits over 7 2/3 innings. The rookie has struck out 28 while walking just two batters over that 30 2/3 inning stretch. He currently sits ninth in MLB starter money standings, having earned 6.72 units for his supporters.

Tom Milone, Oakland Athletics (8-5, 3.83 ERA)

After serving up three homers and allowing eight earned runs in just four innings of work against the Colorado Rockies earlier this month, Milone bounced back with two great starts. He has allowed just one run over the last 16 innings, while striking out seven and walking one. He held the M’s scoreless in a 1-0 win in his last turn.


Slumping

Nathan Eovaldi, Los Angeles Dodgers (0-4, 4.04 ERA)

The Dodgers have lost each of Eovaldi’s last six starts and things seem to be getting worse, rather than better. He was hammered for eight earned runs on 10 hits in his last trip to the mound, which ended up as a 8-0 loss to San Francisco. The Dodgers average only 0.8 runs per game in his six starts to date.

Mike Minor, Atlanta Braves (3-6, 6.14 ERA)

The Braves have dropped six of Minor’s last seven starts and he’s coming off yet another tough outing against the Boston Red Sox. The BoSox swatted three dingers off him in 4 2/3 innings and he was charged with four earned runs while also walking three.


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MLB
Dunkel

LA Angels at Toronto
The Angels look to bounce back from yesterday's 7-5 loss and build on their 12-3 record in their last 15 games after allowing 5 runs or more in the previous game. LA is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Angels favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

Game 901-902: Pittsburgh at St. Louis (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Karstens) 15.836; St. Louis (Lynn) 14.641
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-220); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+190); Under

Game 903-904: Washington at Atlanta (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Strasburg) 16.157; Atlanta (Minor) 15.907
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-145); Over

Game 905-906: Cincinnati at San Francisco (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Latos) 14.882; San Francisco (Zito) 15.362
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+105); Under

Game 907-908: Houston at Chicago Cubs (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Happ) 13.852; Cubs (Garza) 14.737
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-150); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-150); N/A

Game 909-910: Philadelphia at Miami (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 13.732; Miami (Buehrle) 14.566
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+110); Under

Game 911-912: NY Mets at LA Dodgers (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Santana) 16.294; LA Dodgers (Eovaldi) 14.172
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-120); Over

Game 913-914: Arizona at Milwaukee (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Miley) 16.610; Milwaukee (Fiers) 15.002
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-110): Under

Game 915-916: San Diego at Colorado (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Volquez) 14.515; Colorado (Friedrich) 15.282
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 12
Vegas Line: Colorado (-120); 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-120); Over

Game 917-918: LA Angels at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Richards) 16.537; Toronto (Alvarez) 15.571
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 11
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120): 10
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-120); Over

Game 919-920: Chicago White Sox at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Peavy) 16.636; NY Yankees (Kuroda) 15.408
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-140); 10
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+120); Under

Game 921-922: Cleveland at Baltimore (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Tomlin) 15.496; Baltimore (Eveland) 14.349
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-120); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+100); Under

Game 923-924: Kansas City at Minnesota (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Hochevar) 14.698; Minnesota (De Vries) 13.702
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 925-926: Oakland at Texas (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Griffin) 15.366; Texas (Perez) 15.972
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 927-928: Detroit at Tampa Bay (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 14.616; Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 14.193
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-105); Under

Game 929-930: Boston at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Beckett) 16.832; Seattle (Ramirez) 14.774
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-155); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-155); Over

Game 931-932: Kansas City at Minnesota (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Sanchez) 14.828; Minnesota (Diamond) 13.941
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+120); Under

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WNBA
Dunkel

Seattle at New York
The Storm look to take advantage of a New York team that is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games as a favorite of 1 to 4 1/2 points. Seattle is the pick (+1) according to Dunkel, which has the Storm favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+1). Here are all of today's picks

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

Game 601-602: Seattle at New York (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 111.164; New York 110.662
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 1; 135
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 1; 140
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+1); Under

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MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, June 30

National League

Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 2:15 ET
Karstens: Pittsburgh 10-2 SU when playing on Saturday
Lynn: ST Louis 6-11 SU in home games after one or more consecutive overs

Washington at Atlanta, 4:05 ET
Strasburg: Washington 15-1 SU off a one run win over a division rival
Minor: Atlanta 9-15 SU in home games after 2 or more consecutive home games

Cincinnati at San Francisco, 4:05 ET
Latos: Cincinnati 13-23 SU after allowing 1 run or less
Zito: San Francisco 9-2 SU after scoring 1 run or less

Houston at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 ET
Happ: Houston 79-46 SU after batting .200 or worse
Garza: Chicago Cubs 1-11 SU when playing on Saturday

Philadelphia at Miami, 4:10 ET
Hamels: 16-2 TSR on the road with a money line of -100 to -150
Buehrle: Miami 7-18 SU in June

NY Mets at LA Dodgers, 7:15 ET FOX
Santana: NY Mets 11-2 SU after 2 games where the bullpen gave up no runs
Eovaldi: LA Dodgers 10-24 SU after scoring 2 runs or less 4 straight games

Arizona at Milwaukee, 7:15 ET FOX
Miley: Arizona 11-2 SU after scoring 8 runs or more
Fiers: Milwaukee 9-17 SU when the total is 8 to 8.5

San Diego at Colorado, 7:15 ET FOX
Volquez: 28-16 TSR after a loss
Friedrich: Colorado 1-10 SU off a win of 6 runs or more over a division rival


American League

LA Angels at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Richards: LA Angels 28-11 SU in road games in June
Alvarez: 1-7 TSR in home games

Chicago White Sox at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET MLB
Peavy: CHI White Sox 11-2 SU when the total is 10 or higher
Kuroda: NY Yankees 2-7 SU at home when the total is 10 or higher

Cleveland at Baltimore, 4:05 ET
Tomlin: Cleveland 18-10 SU after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8
Eveland: Baltimore is 81-122 SU at home after 6 or more home games

Kansas City at Minnesota, 7:10 ET Game Two | FOX
Hochevar: Kansas City 21-16 SU in road games
De Vries: Minnesota 11-27 SU when playing on Saturday

Kansas City at Minnesota, 7:10 ET Game Two | FOX
Hochevar: Kansas City 21-16 SU in road games
De Vries: Minnesota 11-27 SU when playing on Saturday

Oakland at Texas, 7:15 ET FOX
Milone: Oakland 12-3 SU after having lost 3 of their last 4
Perez: Texas 6-12 SU in home games after a one run win

Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7:15 ET FOX
Porcello: Detroit 7-15 SU when the total is 8 to 8.5
Hellickson: Tampa Bay 24-9 SU after 3 or more consecutive unders

Boston at Seattle, 10:10 ET MLB
Beckett: Boston 40-20 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
Ramirez: Seattle 7-18 SU after 3 or more consecutive home games


Added Game

Kansas City at Minnesota, 1:10 ET Game One
Sanchez: Kansas City 13-8 SU on the road when the total is 8.5 to 10
Diamond: Minnesota 25-46 SU in home games at night