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**Udog** · 07-16-2012, 09:58 AM

Monday's betting tips: White Sox switch Monday starter

Weather to watch

There’s a chance of thundershowers in Colorado and Minnesota on Monday, which means things could get a little wet during the Pirates-Rockies and Orioles-Twins games.

Hot temperatures are expected in Milwaukee for the Brewers and Reds game too.

Who’s hot?

The Atlanta Braves are on a seven game winning streak, after sweeping the Mets and Phillies.

The Cincinnati Reds have won five in a row entering Sunday night’s tilt with the Cardinals.

Who’s not?

Houston Astros are 1-12 in their last 13 games entering Sunday’s slate.

The Diamondbacks have lost eight of their last 11 games going into Sunday’s game against the Giants.

Key stat

10 – LSU’s win total at LVH. That’s the favorite to win the BCS national championship at a lot of books with a half win total lower than four other teams (Bama, USC, Oklahoma and USC).

Game of the Day

Angels at Tigers (-117, 10)

Injury not to be overlooked

Gavin Floyd, Chicago White Sox – The right-hander is on a roll but had his Monday start pushed back to Tuesday because of tightness in his right forearm. Philip Humber, who hasn’t pitched since June 16th, is expected to start in Floyd’s place.

Notable quotable

“It’s not up to me. It’s up to the organization to say that they want to match that ridiculous contract.” – Carmelo Anthony telling Newsday’s Rod Boone about his feelings on the Houston Rockets offer to Knicks restricted free agent Jeremy Lin.

Notes and tips

So you can bet on NBA Summer League games. Just another example of bookmakers trying to take the July blues away from bettors. 5Dimes and bet365 had lines up for Sunday’s games, and there are probably a number of other shops doing the same for any hoop heads interested.

The LVH posted spreads for its college football games of the year on Sunday. We should have them up tomorrow morning with a comparison to the Golden Nugget’s lines released in June.

The Knicks are a mess. Jeremy Lin is out, Raymond Felton is in and Jason Kidd is using booze to cope with the idea of being the back up in New York. Kidd was arrested for DWI after crashing his ride into a telephone poll early Sunday morning. TMZ had a picture showing Kidd needing help leaving the club Saturday night. Oh boy.

Carl Crawford will be activated from the DL after missing the first half of the season with a bum elbow. That’s two speedy outfielders back in the Boston Red Sox lineup in less than a week. Crawford had a forgettable campaign in his first season in Boston but he should be a boost if he plays closer to his career averages.

**Udog** · 07-16-2012, 09:59 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

-- Mets were vocal in their displeasure with the umpiring crew in Atlanta this weekend; pitching coach Dan Warthen went off on ump CB Bucknor on the pitchers' mound Sunday, which doesn't happen much.

-- If you needed further evidence that the Bronx baseball stadium is a joke as far as its dimensions in rightfield, witness Erick Aybar/Macier Izturis looking like Josh Hamilton in Home Run Derby this weekend.

-- Looks like Jeremy Lin is going to wind up on the Rockets, as Knicks traded for Raymond Felton this weekend.

-- ESPNU is replaying the best college football games from LY this week; excellent idea.

-- I had no idea last week's Olympic hoop game here in Vegas would be a sellout, so I missed the 113-59 rout. Glad I didn't pay to see it.

-- Kevin Youkilis returns to Fenway with the Pale Hose Monday, in his first game at Fenway as the enemy. Should be interesting.

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: An early look at the college football top 13, as picked by the great Phil Steele, whose magazine is awesome........

(These are his rankings but my witty comments.....lol)

13) North Carolina-- Don't play Florida State/Clemson, are playing the #85 schedule in country. New coach Fedora is an offensive wizard.

12) Oklahoma State-- Lose Weeden/Blackmon, but their defense is going to be better this year. Hard to replace a 28-year old QB, though.

11) Ohio State-- Urban Meyer will get a lot of attention in his first year in Columbus; thank God he's off TV. Does the man ever laugh or smile?

10) Florida-- In the last 11 years, four second-year HCs have won national titles, but the Gators better get much, much better quarterback play.

9) Wisconsin-- Another new starting QB, a major downgrade from Wilson, but their OL is huge and they play good defense. Not fond of Bielema.

8) Georgia-- Don't play Alabama, Arkansas or LSU; did Mrs Richt draw up the SEC schedule? Lot of pressure on the coach, but he has a better team.

7) Texas-- 13-12 since Colt McCoy left town; they desperately need better QB play, or Mack Brown will be on ESPN next fall. He'd be good on TV.

6) Oregon-- There is a Pac-12 title game this year for first time, so an extra hurdle for the league champ to overcome, in order to win a national title.

5) Alabama-- McCarron will be asked to do more, with six starters gone on defense, and Tide travelling to Arkansas/LSU. I think they'll be OK. :-)

4) USC-- Two words: Matt Barkley. If he isn't getting paid under the table by someone, whats he thinking? If he had come out for the draft last winter, he might be an Indianapolis Colt right now. If not, definitely a Redskin.

3) LSU-- Georgia transfer Mettenberger is an upgrade at QB; Philip Rivers' brother is his backup. 8 of top 9 rushers, four starters on OL return.

2) Oklahoma-- No more conference title game in Big X, which helps as far as national title. Stoops won his last three bowls, scoring 31-48-31 points.

`1) Florida State-- 17 starters back, have experienced QB and best defense they'll face all year is the one they'll face in practice. Mr Steele likes FSU.

**Udog** · 07-16-2012, 10:00 AM

NCAAF betting preview: Who's the daddy in the MAC?

In the battlefield of conference shuffling and expansion gone wild, Temple is old news and Massachusetts is new in the 2012 Mid-American Conference.

And while the Minutemen will not be eligible to play in the MAC title game or a bowl contest this season, UMass is thrilled to be transitioning into the FBS wars this campaign.

Entering its 66th year of gridiron competition, the Mid-American Conference will once again play a balanced schedule, meaning each team will play eight conference games in 2012.

Here’s hoping the ledger is more balanced than its been the last three years when only five teams in the MAC West Division managed to finish the season with a winning record. This on the heels of the 2008 campaign when only Buffalo was on the plus side in the East Division.

Sixteen players from the MAC dotted Super Bowl rosters last year, 15 the year before. That was more than the Pac 12 and the Big East, with only the SEC, the Big 10 and the ACC accounting for players in the big game than the MAC. The Pittsburgh Steelers have had the most success using the MAC as a fertile breeding ground. Two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (Miami, OH) and league defensive MVP James Harrison (Kent State) each hail from the MAC.

This is definitely a league that is wide open and one that likes to mix things up. Nine different teams have appeared in the last seven MAC Championship games while 12 different MAC schools have appeared in a bowl game in the last eight seasons.

And speaking of bowls, keep this note handy once the bowl games roll around: after going 3-13 SU and 2-13-1 ATS in bowl games since the 2008 calendar year, the MAC went 4-1 SU and 3-2 ATS as bowlers last season.

Amazingly, when traveling as favorites on the non-conference road the lightweight MAC is a staunch 17-8-1 ATS laying points, including 11-1 SU and 9-2-1 ATS versus foes without a win on the season.

Note: Team writeups by this author were excerpted from the 2012 PLAYBOOK Football Preview magazine. Numbers following team name represent the amount of returning starters on offense and defense, with an asterisk (*) designating a returning quarterback. Designated ‘Play On’ and ‘Play Against’ Best Bets follow each team’s preview.

East Division

AKRON – (*7/6)

Team Theme: T-BOWING

After suffering 1-11 blowout seasons the last two years, the Rubbermakers changed tires, replacing Ron Ianello with Terry Bowden – from the same dadgum Bowden coaching clan we’ve learned to love in the past.

The first order of work for coach T-Bow, who led Northern Alabama to three consecutive Division II appearances the last three seasons, will be to improve a rush offense that has averaged less than 120 YPG each of the last three seasons.

Good news is the Zips will host only one foe that had a winning season last year. That’s a good thing considering they are 1-17 SU and 3-14-1 ATS away versus greater than .400 MAC foes of late. That and the fact there are only 65 scholarship players dotting this year’s roster.

Stat You Will Like: Bowden is 15-2 SU and 11-6 ATS in lined games versus losing teams.

PLAY ON: at Tennessee (9/22)

BOWLING GREEN – (*8/10)

Team Theme: WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES

Last year the Falcons featured 81 players that were either sophomores or younger (including 33 of 53 players on the two-deep roster) and were coming off a two-win campaign in 2010. This year they return 18 starters from unit that improved by three wins while gaining 90 YPG on offense, 23 YPG on defense, 6 PPG on scoring offense and 5 PPG on scoring defense.

Further examination finds nine of the top 10 linemen, the top four linebackers and all five secondary starters back from a 4-2-5 defense. For head coach Dave Clawson, it’s that magical combination where youth turns to experience in one fell swoop. Behind veteran QB Matt Schilz, the Falcons look to soar in 2012.

Stat You Will Like: The Falcons are 7-3 SU and ATS away during the regular season from Game Nine out the last five years.

PLAY ON: vs. Kent State (11/17) - *KEY off BB losses

BUFFALO – (8/8)

Team Theme: THIS IS OUR TIME

While most teams would be fear-stricken looking to find a replacement for a graduated quarterback who immeasurably improved a marshmallow offense last season, coach Jeff Quinn instead remains the antithesis of panic. “I think this is our most talented group of QBs since I’ve been in Buffalo,” says Quinn. “We have players who we all feel can help us win football games, each with their own unique talents.”

It certainly doesn’t hurt knowing that QB Jerry Davis, who started eight games in 2010, is among that group. After averaging more than 30 PPG at home last year, the Bulls will assuredly rely on new DC Lou Tepper, who won over 100 games as a head coach at Illinois.

Stat You Will Like: The Bulls are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games as conference home favorites.

PLAY AGAINST: at Northern Illinois (10/13)

KENT STATE – (*9/9)

Team Theme: BREAK ON THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE

The Golden Flashes finished 5-7 in Darrell Hazell’s first year as head coach, the third straight season they finished with that record. Kent hasn’t finished above .500 since 2001 but Hazell believes his team made progress in 2011. After starting the season 1-6 and 0-3 in MAC play, the Flashes won four straight and had a chance to become bowl eligible before a season-ending loss at Temple.

The first priority in 2012 is to play disciplined (76 penalties) and that should be the case as 18 starters, led by three-year starting QB Spencer Keith (6,041 passing yards/33 TD’s) return to Dix Field. ‘Flash’ Back to 2001: The Golden Ones return to the winner’s circle.

Stat You Will Like: The Flashes are 3-35 SU and 8-28-2 ATS in games against opponents off a win of more than 20 points.

PLAY ON: at Miami Ohio (11/10)

MIAMI OH – (*8/7)

Team Theme: A CHANGE OF FORTUNE

Things looked promising, on paper at least, for first-year HC and Miami grad Don Treadwell when he signed on last season. He inherited a 10-win team with 17 returning starters that witnessed the largest turnaround in FBS history from the previous year.

Treadwell quickly found out how the law of averages works after the club had four losses of seven points or less. With a wealth of experience in the trenches, a two-headed QB attack, a slew of skill-position returnees and one of the best mid-major ‘D’ lines in the country, things could once again turn around in a hurry in Oxford.

Temple is gone, so look for the ‘Hawks to feast on the East in 2012.

Stat You Will Like: Last year the RedHawks had 13 total seniors. This year’s team may have as many as 13 senior starters.

PLAY ON: at Ohio State (9/1)

OHIO UNIVERSITY – (*6/8)

Team Theme: BOBBING FOR MORE APPLES

How important was having all five offensive linemen back for OU last season? A 3-0 start for the first time since 1976, a 10-win season for the first time since 1968 and a first-ever bowl victory says it all.

Through it all, QB Tyler Tettleton developed into arguably the top performer in the league. He’s back along with all three of those aforementioned interior linemen, making the defending MAC East champs, once again, the team to beat.

Squaring off at home against five FBS foes that failed to post a winning record last year helps, too. After being the MAC apple last season, let’s just hope there is enough ATS value to nibble on this year.

Stat You Will Like: The Bobcats are 20-4 SU and 18-6 ATS versus opponents with .250 or worse winning percentages under Solich.

UMASS (*6/9)

Team Theme: JUST A MINUTE

It didn’t even take UMass a minute to say yes to a step up in class when the MAC came calling. Unfortunately, new HC Charley Molnar and new DC Phil Elmassian will need a lot more than a minute to repair a rush defense that was manhandled by FCS opposition last year, including a whopping 386 yards allowed on the ground to James Madison in a season-ending 34-17 loss.

Molnar realizes his team will be outclassed early on. “We are playing a 1-A schedule with 1-AA players,” said the former Notre Dame offensive coordinator.

They will be also playing all of their home games at Gillette Stadium this year and next. No ‘minute to win it’ at Amherst this season.

Stat You Will Like: The Minutemen will not be eligible for the MAC championship and bowl participation until 2013.

West Division

BALL STATE - (*8/5)

Team Theme: LEMBO IN LIMBO

Despite a defense that went backwards 112 yards a game, Pete Lembo led the Cardinals to six wins in his first season on the sidelines in Muncie. It’s a defense that has declined each of the last three years in a row, allowing season-high yards in four of its final five games.

“We are very young and inexperienced at safety. The defensive line is another position where we graduated some seniors. So, again, we will be young and inexperienced. We need to improve across the board.”

On the flip side, Jr. QB Keith Wenning, who has started 22 games, directs a no-huddle offense that went 185 passes with no picks until the Oklahoma game last season.

Stat You Will Like: The Cardinals allowed only 11 sacks last season, which tied for 12th best in the nation.

PLAY AGAINST: vs. Eastern Michigan (8/30)

CENTRAL MICHIGAN – (*9/8)

Team Theme: GREEN ENVY

For the second year in a row the Chips went green, with 24 players making their first career start, including 10 true freshmen. Add that to the 19 who made their college debut the previous season and suddenly third-year HC Dan Enos has a ‘Pleasant’ nucleus forming in 2012.

Senior QB Ryan Radcliffe, who has started 24 straight games and ranked in the Top 20 in the nation in passing yards each of the past three seasons, leads the attack and will be protected by an offensive line that returns six players with starting experience. We love 17-returning starter squads who were 1-10 ATS the previous year. Remember – what goes down can come up!

Stat You Will Like: The Chippewas will play seven home games this season for only the third time in modern history.

PLAY ON: vs. Ball State (10/20)

EASTERN MICHIGAN – (*9/5)

Team Theme: ENGLISH MAJOR

The MAC daddy’s of Michigan (beat CMU and WMU) haven’t hit the alleys since 1987 but dual-threat QB Alex Gillett (3,100 yds passing, 1,500 yds rushing) had them knocking on the door last season. And with nine returning starters back on offense, 2012 just may find them ‘scoring’ high marks with bowl officials.

Thanks to a ‘D’ that improved by an inconceivable 20 points and 105 YPG, Ron English garnered MAC Coach of the Year honors as his Eagles won six games – one more than the previous three seasons combined. To top it off, 21 players who made their collegiate debut in 2011 should make the Eagles major MAC players again.

Stat You Will Like: The Eagles have rushed for more than 2,000 yards in each of the past two seasons.

PLAY AGAINST: vs. Central Michigan (11/10)

NORTHERN ILLINOIS – (4/11)

Team Theme: LEAD DOGS

After guiding NIU to its first MAC title in 28 years, it appeared coach Dave Doeren was headed to Kansas. Then Charlie Weis came along and Doeren returns to the sidelines in DeKalb for a second straight season.

That’s a good thing for the defending MAC champs who will be looking to rebuild an offense that was decimated by graduation, including conference player of the year, QB Chandler Harnisch.

More good news for NIU backers: DC Mike Dunbar inherits a stop-unit that remains intact, including a pair of former starting LB’s who missed all of last season. And with only three winning teams on the docket, the Huskies may, once again, be best in show.

Stat You Will Like: The Huskies are 5-2 SU and 6-0-1 ATS as conference home dogs since 2001.

PLAY AGAINST: as a favorite at Ball State (10/6)

TOLEDO – (*4/5)

Team Theme: MMM, MMM, GOOD

After a three-year stay at Toledo in which the Rockets improved their win total every year – concluding in bowl appearances the last two – head coach Tim Beckman will be playing with the Big boys in the Big Ten (Illinois) this season.

Enter Matt Campbell, offensive coordinator under Beckman the past three seasons. Campbell engineered an exciting 42-41 victory over Air Force in last year’s Military Bowl and inherits a squad that appears short on returning starters.

However, Campbell insists, “One thing we have been able to do here is play a lot of kids, whether as starters or in critical situations. We have a wealth of experience.”

Alright, we’ll go to the ‘Matt’ with him.

Stat You Will Like: 32-year old Campbell is the youngest FBS coach by more than three years.

PLAY ON: at Northern Illinois (11/14)

WESTERN MICHIGAN – (*7/8)

Team Theme: CUBIT’S REVENGE

We’re guessing word out of the MAC this spring was either super secretive, or delivered by Pony Express, as the conference was slow releasing their spring prospectuses. One thing we know for sure is that 15 starters are back in Kalamazoo from last year’s bowl squad, led by QB Alex Carder (tossed for 3,873 yards in 2011, including five 400-yard efforts).

The question remains, though, will HC Bill Cubit be able to repair a defense that ranked 12th in the MAC last year and was ripped for 804 yards in a loss to Toledo? With only three teams that owned a winning record last year dotting this season’s schedule, we say ‘yes’ as Cubit improves on his healthy 34-21 conference mark.

Stat You Will Like: The Broncos are 2-12-1 ATS versus an opponent off an ATS win of 15 or more points under Cubit, including 0-7-1 ATS if the foe is .500 or greater.

PLAY ON: vs. Toledo (9/29)

**Udog** · 07-16-2012, 10:00 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Washington at Miami
The Nationals look to take advantage of a Miami team that is 0-6 in Carlos Zambrano's last 6 starts. Washington is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Nationals favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (-110). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, JULY 16

Game 901-902: Washington at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Jackson) 16.370; Miami (Zambrano) 15.038
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Miami (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-110); Under

Game 903-904: Arizona at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Miley) 14.820; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 16.229
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-140); Over

Game 905-906: St. Louis at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lynn) 15.306; Milwaukee (Fiers) 16.540
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-110); Over

Game 907-908: Pittsburgh at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Karstens) 15.191; Colorado (Francis) 13.717
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Colorado (-120); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+100); Under

Game 909-910: Houston at San Diego (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Happ) 13.469; San Diego (Wells) 15.468
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 2; 8
Vegas Line: San Diego (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-125); Over

Game 911-912: Philadelphia at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Blanton) 14.945; LA Dodgers (Eovaldi) 13.879
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+100); Under

Game 913-914: LA Angels at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Santana) 16.980; Detroit (Porcello) 16.080
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-125); 10
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+105); Under

Game 915-916: Toronto at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Alvarez) 15.754; NY Yankees (Hughes) 16.736
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-180); 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-180); Under

Game 917-918: Chicago White Sox at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Axelrod) 15.202; Boston (Cook) 15.783
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: Boston (-135); 11
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-135); Over

Game 919-920: Cleveland at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (McAllister) 15.138; Tampa Bay (Cobb) 14.649
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+125); Under

Game 921-922: Baltimore at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Tillman) 14.032; Minnesota (Diamond) 14.878
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-135); Over

Game 923-924: Seattle at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Vargas) 15.669; Kansas City (Sanchez) 14.795
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-105); Under

**Udog** · 07-16-2012, 10:01 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, July 16

Hot pitchers
-- Arroyo is 1-0, 1.99 in his last three starts.
-- Fiers is 2-1, 0.96 in his last four starts.
-- Francis is 2-1, 2.72 in his last five starts. Karstens is 2-0, 1.20 in his last couple starts.
-- KWells has a 2.07 RA in his last couple starts.

-- Scherzer is 2-0, 2.16 in his last three starts.
-- Cook is 2-1, 2.70 in his last three starts.
-- Diamond is 2-0, 2.74 in his last three starts. Tillman won his first '12 start, allowing one run in 8.1 IP.
-- Vargas is 1-0, 1.52 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Jackson has a 6.43 RA in his last four starts. Zambrano is 0-4, 9.00 in his last six starts.
-- Miley is 0-2, 10.12 in his last couple starts.
-- Lynn is 1-2, 6.75 in his last four road starts.
-- Happ is 2-6, 5.98 in his last eight starts.
-- Blanton is 1-2, 5.81 in his last four starts. Eovaldi is 1-3, 4.72 in his last six.

-- ESantana is 0-2, 10.05 in his last three starts.
-- Hughes is 2-2, 4.56 in his last four starts. Alvarez is 2-5, 6.56 in his last ten starts.
-- Axelrod is 0-1, 7.11 in five starts this season.
-- Cobb is 1-2, 7.45 in his last three starts. McAllister has a 5.32 RA in seven starts, but Indians won five of seven.
-- JSanchez is 0-3, 7.48 in his last five starts.

Hot Teams
-- Washington won 10 of its last 15 games. Marlins won five of their last seven home games.
-- Reds won nine of their last twelve home games.
-- Milwaukee is 12-6 in its last 18 home games.
-- Pirates won 11 of their last 15 games.

-- Bronx won six of its last eight games.
-- White Sox won 11 of their last 15 games.
-- Indians are 8-5 in their last thirteen games.
-- Detroit won seven of its last eight games.
-- Kansas City won four of its last five home games.

Cold Teams
-- Arizona lost nine of its last eleven road games.
-- Cardinals lost their last four road games, scoring ten runs.
-- Rockies lost 12 of their last 16 home games.
-- Dodgers lost 17 of their last 23 games. Philadelphia lost 11 of its last 14.
-- San Diego lost four of their last six games. Astros lost their last 13 games on foreign soil.

-- Angels lost four of their last five road games.
-- Blue Jays lost four of their last five road games.
-- Red Sox lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Tampa Bay is 6-11 in its last 17 games, 6-10 in last sixteen at home.
-- Twins lost seven of their last eight games. Baltimore lost four of five.
-- Mariners lost six of their last eight games.

Totals
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last ten Miami home games.
-- Ten of last twelve Cincinnati home games stayed under.
-- Over is 24-6 in last 30 games at Miller Park.
-- Six of last nine games at Coors Field went over the total.
-- Five of last six games at Petco Park stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Dodger games stayed under the total.

-- Ten of Angels' last twelve road games went over total.
-- Four of last five Bronx Bomber games went over total.
-- Four of last five Boston games went over the total.
-- Under is 12-5-2 in Cleveland's last nineteen road games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Baltimore games.
-- Five of last seven Seattle games stayed under the total.

**Udog** · 07-16-2012, 10:01 AM

MLB

Monday, July 16

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. DETROIT
LA Angels are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit
LA Angels are 17-7 SU in their last 24 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels

7:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Toronto is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Yankees's last 15 games at home

7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. CINCINNATI
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Arizona's last 19 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cincinnati's last 19 games when playing at home against Arizona
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona

7:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Cleveland is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games at home

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BOSTON
Chi White Sox are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Miami
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington

8:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Seattle is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games at home

8:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. MINNESOTA
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore

8:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis

8:40 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games when playing San Diego
Houston is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games
San Diego is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston

10:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. LA DODGERS
Philadelphia is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

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**Udog** · 07-16-2012, 10:02 AM

MLB

Monday, July 16

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Monday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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A small group of games on Monday and there are more hurlers on hot streaks than ones on forgettable runs.

STREAKING

Michael Fiers, Milwaukee Brewers (3-3, 2.31 ERA)

Fiers is part of the reason that the Brewers are entertaining offers for ace hurler Zack Greinke. Because of the performance of Fiers and others in Milwaukee’s starting rotation, Greinke has become expendable. Fiers has allowed just three runs over his last four starts, good for a 0.94 ERA since June 16th.

Jason Vargas, Seattle Mariners (8-7, 4.07 ERA)

The M’s lefty hurler is on a good run. Vargas carries a 1.52 ERA over his last three outings with 22 strikeouts compared to just five walks.

He gives up his fair share of home runs, though. Opponents have taken him out of the park 13 times over his last seven starts, including five in an appearance against the Diamondbacks a few weeks back.

SLUMPING

Ervin Santana, Los Angeles Angels (4-9, 5.75 ERA)

Santana is a perfect example of why we do this daily feature. Why Santana is hot, he’s as untouchable as any of the best aces in the bigs. But when he’s off, he’s as bad as any Double-AA Joey.

The hard-throwing righty was incredible for long stretches in the 2011 campaign but his 2012 season has been one to forget so far. He’s allowed five or more runs in five of his last seven starts and he gave up eight runs in just 1 1/3 innings work in his last appearance before the All-Star break.

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**Udog** · 07-16-2012, 11:27 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, July 16

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WASHINGTON (51 - 35) at MIAMI (42 - 46) - 7:10 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSON is 14-22 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 309-335 (+47.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 128-117 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 33-21 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-23 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 71-59 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 51-35 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 51-39 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 63-65 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 54-46 (+19.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 41-44 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 39-55 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 27-33 (-10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 56-78 (-23.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-28 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MIAMI is 42-46 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 54-71 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-31 (-12.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ZAMBRANO is 76-72 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 24-35 (-29.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 76-72 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 1-8 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 33-41 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-4 (+0.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. MIAMI since 1997
JACKSON is 1-4 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 5.33 and a WHIP of 1.555.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 9-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.168.
His team's record is 9-5 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-2.3 units)

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ARIZONA (42 - 46) at CINCINNATI (50 - 38) - 7:10 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 26-34 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 42-46 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 42-46 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARROYO is 25-7 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 98-77 (+21.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 60-70 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 308-288 (-72.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

WADE MILEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

BRONSON ARROYO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ARROYO is 4-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.420.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.8 units)

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ST LOUIS (46 - 43) at MILWAUKEE (42 - 46) - 8:10 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 129-111 (-30.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 45-52 (-35.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 107-95 (-30.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-34 (-11.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 86-48 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 55-41 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 42-46 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-34 (-17.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 42-46 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-34 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-2 (+2.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

LANCE LYNN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LYNN is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 0.450.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (49 - 39) at COLORADO (34 - 54) - 8:40 PM
JEFF KARSTENS (R) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 31-58 (-25.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
FRANCIS is 5-0 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 49-39 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-27 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-14 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 22-12 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 49-39 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 20-9 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 31-39 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 43-68 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-29 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 34-54 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 19-27 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 34-54 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 127-151 (-40.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 73-104 (-37.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JEFF KARSTENS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JEFF FRANCIS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
FRANCIS is 3-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 6.88 and a WHIP of 1.618.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

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HOUSTON (33 - 56) at SAN DIEGO (36 - 54) - 10:05 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. KIP WELLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 9-35 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 7-25 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 7-27 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 3-17 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 4-21 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 90-163 (-48.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-35 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 40-81 (-35.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
HOUSTON is 7-30 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-34 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 107-146 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 20-36 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 52-73 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 51-71 (-21.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 107-146 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 63-102 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 29-52 (-20.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HAPP is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.150.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

KIP WELLS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WELLS is 4-10 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.38 and a WHIP of 1.510.
His team's record is 7-12 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-9. (-0.6 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (39 - 51) at LA DODGERS (48 - 42) - 10:10 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-48 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-32 (-11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-30 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-51 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-4 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BLANTON is 67-49 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
BLANTON is 43-23 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-0 (+5.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

JOE BLANTON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BLANTON is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.632.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (49 - 40) at DETROIT (46 - 43) - 7:05 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 66-67 (-16.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 5-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 19-25 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 535-521 (+66.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 630-618 (+44.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 646-634 (+64.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
SANTANA is 35-19 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 43-42 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 21-27 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 19-26 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 46-43 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

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

ERVIN SANTANA vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANTANA is 6-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.094.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-6. (-5.6 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PORCELLO is 3-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.97 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

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TORONTO (45 - 44) at NY YANKEES (54 - 34) - 7:05 PM
HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ALVAREZ is 5-12 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 53-27 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 37-19 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 166-147 (+18.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 68-56 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 253-167 (-66.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-0 (+2.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ALVAREZ is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. TORONTO since 1997
HUGHES is 3-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.297.
His team's record is 7-4 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.2 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (49 - 39) at BOSTON (45 - 44) - 7:10 PM
DYLAN AXELROD (R) vs. AARON COOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 64-50 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-25 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-26 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-21 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 49-39 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-17 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 53-44 (+20.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 11 to 11.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 27-33 (-13.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 12-20 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 161-155 (-41.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
BOSTON is 137-116 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 69-60 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 69-60 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COOK is 18-33 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

DYLAN AXELROD vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

AARON COOK vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
COOK is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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CLEVELAND (45 - 43) at TAMPA BAY (46 - 43) - 7:10 PM
ZACH MCALLISTER (R) vs. ALEX COBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 168-171 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 30-21 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 35-26 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-18 (+7.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 128-125 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 80-50 (+42.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

ZACH MCALLISTER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MCALLISTER is 0-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ALEX COBB vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
COBB is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (46 - 42) at MINNESOTA (36 - 52) - 8:10 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. SCOTT DIAMOND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 38-15 (+18.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 43-36 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-42 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-13 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-20 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-6 (+8.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-96 (-28.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-41 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 99-152 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 43-76 (-26.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 50-77 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-41 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 96-145 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-48 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 66-114 (-33.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-0 (+3.2 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
TILLMAN is 0-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

SCOTT DIAMOND vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (37 - 53) at KANSAS CITY (38 - 49) - 8:10 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 9-27 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 162-231 (-56.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 21-48 (-22.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 93-154 (-51.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 39-56 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 282-277 (-86.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 104-149 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VARGAS is 18-10 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 15-25 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-25 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 236-351 (-103.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

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

JASON VARGAS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
VARGAS is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 07-16-2012, 02:18 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Monday, July 16

National League

Washington at Miami, 7:10 ET
Jackson: Washington 29-15 SU as a favorite of -150 or less
Zambrano: Miami 3-10 SU off 3+ division games

Arizona at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Miley: Arizona 17-6 Under away off a loss
Arroyo: 8-1 Under pitching off a team win

St. Louis at Milwaukee, 8:10 ET
Lynn: St. Louis 35-14 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Fiers: Milwaukee 7-15 SU after allowing 2 runs or less

Pittsburgh at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Karstens: Pittsburgh 15-6 SU off 3+ division games
Francis: Colorado 11-24 SU with a line of -125 to +125

Houston at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Happ: Houston 7-27 SU away off a loss
Wells: San Diego 33-18 Over as a favorite

Philadelphia at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Blanton: Philadelphia 9-21 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Eovaldi: 10-1 Under in night games

American League

LA Angels at Detroit, 7:05 ET ESPN
Santana: 5-12 TSR in all starts this season
Porcello: 19-6 TSR as a favorite of -150 or less

Toronto at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Alvarez: 2-11 TSR with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
Hughes: 16-1 TSR as a home favorite of -175 to -250

Chicago White Sox at Boston, 7:10 ET
Axelrod: White Sox 9-1 SU away with a total of 10+ runs
Cook: Boston 7-13 SU at home after the bullpen allowed 0 runs

Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
McAllister: Cleveland 26-8 Over away with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs
Cobb: Tampa Bay 6-14 SU vs. AL Central opponents

Baltimore at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Tillman: Baltimore 18-44 SU off a loss by 4+ runs
Diamond: Minnesota 38-15 SU as a home favorite of -125 to -150

Seattle at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Vargas: Seattle 12-4 SU after losing 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
Sanchez: Kansas City 4-10 SU as a favorite

**Udog** · 07-16-2012, 05:04 PM

Public opinion: Bettors like streaking Bucs and Reds

Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds (-127)

The Diamondbacks were swept in three games by the Cubs at Wrigley Field over the weekend, continuing their streaky play. Arizona won its final three games before the All-Star break, which followed a six-game losing streak. On the other hand, Cincinnati is surging, sweeping the Cardinals to extend its winning streak to six and move one game ahead of Pittsburgh in the NL Central.

Consensus pick: Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates (+113) at Colorado Rockies

Jeff Karstens has made three starts since returning from the disabled list (shoulder, hip). He allowed four hits and struck out eight in eight innings in a 2-0 victory over Houston on July 5. In his previous start, he yielded two runs, four hits and struck out seven in a 7-3 win at St. Louis on June 30. Colorado’s roster is batting .184 against Karstens, with catcher Ramon Hernandez 3-for-13 (four RBIs).

Consensus pick: Pirates

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