Friday's Trends and Indexes - 7/20 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Friday, July 20

Good Luck on day #202 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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[Udog]

Friday's betting tips: Tigers dominant against division foes

Weather watch

Rain is in the forecast for Citi Field, with a 100 percent chance of showers. If the Mets and Dodgers do peel back the tarp, expect a wet and wild coast-to-coast matchup.

Who’s hot?

San Diego Padres – Three wins in a row isn’t much to write home about. But when you’re talking about the Padres, three straight might as well be 13 in a row. San Diego took three of four games with the Astros and hosts the Rockies, starting Friday.

Who’s not?

Toronto Blue Jays – Toronto is mired in a three-game slide, sparked by injuries to sluggers Jose Bautista (15-day DL) and Brett Lawrie, who is questionable for Friday’s matchup with the Red Sox.

Key stat

25 – The Philadelphia Phillies will play 25 of their next 38 games at Citizens Bank Park. They’ve been one of the better home teams in recent history, however, the Phillies are just 17-27 as hosts this season.

Game of the day

Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels (-146, 7.5)

Injury not to be overlooked

Kevin Youkilis – The newest member of the White Sox sat out Thursday with hamstring tightness and is listed as day-to-day heading into the weekend. Youkilis is hitting 315 with a .941 OPS and 18 RBI in 19 games since being dealt to Chicago.

Notable quotable

“That’s Melky, and that’s why he’s not here anymore … He got a little happy when I think (Gregor) Blanco hit the home run. That won’t be forgotten.” – Braves veteran Chipper Jones responding to the thrusting taunts of Giants OF and former Brave Melky Cabrera during San Francisco’s 9-4 win over Atlanta.

Notes and tips

-- The Tigers have owned the AL Central in head-to-head action, winning 40 of their last 58 games against division opponents. The White Sox have won nine of their last 11 within the division.

-- The Orioles have dropped six consecutive series openers, and the Indians have won the last five times that Lowe took the mound in the first game of a series.

-- Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal pulled out of the 2012 Olympic summer games after being set at +300 – the third-overall favorite. Andy Murray has moved to +350 and Roger Federer is priced at +188 behind Novak Djokovic at +150.

-- Edmonton is 3-7 in the last 10 meetings overall and is 0-3 in the newly renovated B.C. Place. The Eskies tried to prepare to overcome that this week by pumping crowd noise into their practice sessions.

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CFL
Dunkel

Edmonton at BC
The Lions look to take advantage of an Edmonton team that is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games as a road underdog. BC is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lions favored by 9 1/2. Dunkel Pick: BC (-7 1/2). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

Game 425-426: Edmonton at BC (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 113.266; BC 122.657
Dunkel Line: BC by 9 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: BC by 7 1/2; 49
Dunkel Pick: BC (-7 1/2); Over


SATURDAY, JULY 21

Game 427-428: Montreal at Hamilton (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 112.959; Hamilton 110.746
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 2; 56
Vegas Line: Pick; 60
Dunkel Pick: Montreal; Under




CFL
Long Sheet

Friday, July20

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EDMONTON (2 - 1) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (2 - 1) - 7/20/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in July games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-3 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-3 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, July 21

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MONTREAL (2 - 1) at HAMILTON (1 - 2) - 7/21/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 5-3 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
HAMILTON is 4-4 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL

Week 4

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Trend Report
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Friday, July 20

10:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing British Columbia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
British Columbia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton


Saturday, July 21

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. HAMILTON
Montreal is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
Montreal is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
Hamilton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
Hamilton is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games


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CFL

Week 4

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CFL preview and pick: Eskimos at Lions
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Edmonton Eskimos at B.C. Lions (-8, 48.5)

Anybody who follows the CFL a little bit knows Edmonton and B.C. have identical records but are two very different football teams. That much is evident by the fact B.C. is favored by eight points over the fellow 2-1 Eskimos.

While Edmonton’s offense sputters along, its defense has been leading the way. Edmonton tops the league with 11 sacks and has yet to allow more than 17 points in a game, while the offense averages just 20.7 points through three games.

The Eskies’ defense will face its biggest challenge so far in the Lions’ offensive line and shifty QB Travis Lulay. British Columbia. has allowed the fewest sacks so far this season with just three against. The Lions rank second in the league in yards per game and points per game on offense and also second in yards against on defense.

That doesn’t bode well for an Edmonton team that had a scrap in practice this week between backup QB Kerry Joseph and defensive end Julius Williams.

Last year, B.C. treated the Eskies like a bully at recess and dumped them upside down and took their lunch money. They won and covered the spread in four of five meetings including one playoff game.

Edmonton is 3-7 in the last 10 meetings overall and is 0-3 in the newly renovated B.C. Place. The Eskies tried to prepare to overcome that this week by pumping crowd noise into their practice sessions.

Pick: Covers’ contest users are all over B.C. to cover the number again Friday night.


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[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

Milwaukee at Cincinnati
The Brewers look to take advantage of a Cincinnati team that is 1-4 in Homer Bailey's last 5 starts as a home favorite. Milwaukee is the pick (+120), according to Dunkel, which has the Brewers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+120). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

Game 901-902: Atlanta at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hanson) 15.135; Washington (Strasburg) 15.928
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-155); 7
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-155); Over

Game 903-904: Miami at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Nolasco) 16.550; Pittsburgh (Correia) 15.379
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-110); Under

Game 905-906: San Francisco at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 14.812; Philadelphia (Worley) 15.527
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-125); Over

Game 907-908: Milwaukee at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Estrada) 16.602; Cincinnati (Bailey) 15.418
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+120); Under

Game 909-910: LA Dodgers at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Harang) 14.296; NY Mets (Santana) 15.148
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-150); Over

Game 911-912: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Dempster) 16.410; St. Louis (Lohse) 15.244
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+130); Under

Game 913-914: Houston at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Norris) 13.569; Arizona (Cahill) 15.631
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-200); Under

Game 915-916: Colorado at San Diego (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Pomeranz) 14.529; San Diego (Marquis) 14.368
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: San Diego (-110); 7
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-110); Over

Game 917-918: Baltimore at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Gonzalez) 13.932; Cleveland (Lowe) 14.853
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-135); Over

Game 919-920: Chicago White Sox at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Peavy) 15.836; Detroit (Verlander) 15.480
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-180); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+160); Under

Game 921-922: Toronto at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Laffey) 14.593; Boston (Beckett) 16.149
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-180); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-180); Over

Game 923-924: Seattle at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Iwakuma) 15.718; Tampa Bay (Shields) 14.933
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-180); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+160); Under

Game 925-926: Minnesota at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Blackburn) 13.978; Kansas City (Hochevar) 14.746
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-145); Under

Game 927-928: NY Yankees at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Nova) 16.634; Oakland (Milone) 16.191
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-130); Over

Game 929-930: Texas at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Holland) 15.895; LA Angels (Weaver) 15.581
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+130); Under

[Udog]

MLB

Friday, July 20

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Baltimore's last 19 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Cleveland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Baltimore

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Detroit is 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing Chi White Sox

7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Miami's last 18 games when playing Pittsburgh
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Pittsburgh is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 12 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Mets's last 13 games

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. TAMPA BAY
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Seattle's last 17 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Tampa Bay's last 17 games when playing at home against Seattle

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

8:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 13 games when playing St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 13 games when playing Chi Cubs

9:40 PM
HOUSTON vs. ARIZONA
Houston is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Houston is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home

10:05 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
Colorado is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Colorado

10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games at home
LA Angels are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Texas

10:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. OAKLAND
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


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[Udog]

MLB

Friday, July 20

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Friday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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STREAKING

Ryan Dempster, Chicago Cubs (5-3, 1.86 ERA)

You know Theo Epstein is just thinking “cha-ching” every time this veteran righty takes the bump. Dempster, who is being shopped by the Cubs, is on a 33-inning scoreless streak entering Friday’s start.

The British Columbia native sports a tidy 0.85 WHIP (walks + hits per inning) over his last five starts, and the Cubs are 5-0 over that period.

Tommy Milone, Oakland Athletics (9-6, 3.54 ERA)

We were all wondering what Billy Beane was thinking when he traded starting pitchers Gio Gonzalez and Trevor Cahill last offseason. Obviously, he liked the players he was getting back in the deals, but he almost knew he had some arms in his rotation that could fill the void, like Milone.

The 25-year-old lefty has allowed no more than two earned runs in each of his last five starts. The A’s are 5-1 in his last six appearances and Milone has delivered quality four quality starts in his last five turns in the rotation.

SLUMPING

Johan Santana, New York Mets (6-6, 3.59 ERA)

This former Cy Young winner has pitched back-to-back duds for the Mets. He got knocked around for six earned runs all in the sixth inning in his last start and he gave up seven runs in just 4 2-3 innings the start before that.

James Shields, Tampa Bay Rays (8-6, 4.44 ERA)

Makes sense that a hurler with a moniker “Big Game” would have some of his worst performances in July. Shields has allowed four or more runs in five straight appearances and he’s be tagged for double-digit hits in four consecutive outings.


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[Udog]

MLB

Friday, July 20

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Braves at Nationals: What bettors need to know
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Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals (-147, 7)

The Atlanta Braves are making a spirited surge in the National League East. Unfortunately for Atlanta, it has dropped six of eight meetings with current division penthouse tenant Washington. The Braves will look to better their standing on Friday when they open a four-game set on the road against the Nationals.

Atlanta posted its eighth win in 10 outings with a 3-2 triumph over San Francisco on Thursday to move within 3 1/2 games of Washington. Freddie Freeman and David Ross belted solo homers to account for two of the Braves' three hits on the day. The offense will certainly be tested by Stephen Strasburg, who will celebrate his 24th birthday on Friday.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, PTV (Atlanta), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Tommy Hanson (10-5, 4.02 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (10-4, 2.66)

Hanson is heating up with the weather after winning five of his last six decisions. The 25-year-old defeated Washington to start that stretch, tossing seven solid innings and striking out six in a 3-2 win on June 3. Hanson is 3-3 with a slim 1.14 WHIP versus Washington.

Strasburg snapped a career-worst three-game losing skid after scattering six hits over as many scoreless innings in Sunday's 4-0 win over Miami. The phenom lost his lone start versus Atlanta this season, yielding three runs and walking four in three innings on a sweltering 106-degree day on June 30. General manager Mike Rizzo declared earlier in the week that it is his decision when the club shuts down Strasburg. Washington previously had set a 160-inning limit.

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Washington.
* Over is 17-6-2 in the last 25 meetings.
* Braves are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings.
* Braves are 1-4 in Hansons last five starts vs. Nationals.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington's Ian Desmond is expected to return to the starting lineup on Friday. Desmond has been nursing a strained oblique, which has limited him to pinch-hitting duty over the last five games.

2. Freeman is batting .337 since returning from a right index finger injury. He is just 1-for-6 in his career versus Strasburg.

3. Slugger Ryan Zimmerman homered during Washington's 9-5 loss to the New York Mets on Thursday. Zimmerman has struggled mightily against Hanson, going 3-for-21 in his career.


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[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, July 20

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ATLANTA (50 - 41) at WASHINGTON (53 - 37) - 7:05 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 53-37 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-14 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 56-48 (+19.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 130-119 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 35-22 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 98-90 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 65-52 (+24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-3 (+10.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
ATLANTA is 26-17 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 11-2 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
ATLANTA is 24-16 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 20-9 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 35-22 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 30-19 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 18-11 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HANSON is 13-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HANSON is 15-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HANSON is 12-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HANSON is 14-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-2 (+3.8 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

TOMMY HANSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HANSON is 3-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.141.
His team's record is 4-6 (-5.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.7 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STRASBURG is 2-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

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MIAMI (44 - 48) at PITTSBURGH (51 - 40) - 7:05 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. KEVIN CORREIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 44-48 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 43-46 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 28-34 (-10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 57-79 (-23.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 20-28 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 51-40 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-8 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-14 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 59-47 (+20.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 51-40 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 31-28 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 36-30 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-13 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CORREIA is 38-31 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 15-6 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 78-67 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 56-43 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 44-40 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 310-335 (+48.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NOLASCO is 24-14 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 24-13 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 18-9 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 28-19 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 33-59 (-24.9 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 (+0.8 Units) against MIAMI this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
NOLASCO is 5-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.28 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.6 units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. MIAMI since 1997
CORREIA is 2-4 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 8.39 and a WHIP of 1.951.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.7 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (51 - 41) at PHILADELPHIA (41 - 52) - 7:05 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. VANCE WORLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LINCECUM is 5-14 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 5-14 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 3-10 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 66-30 (+29.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-41 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-25 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-41 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 161-121 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 469-467 (+40.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-16 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-12 (+12.4 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 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-52 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-27 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-49 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-17 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-17 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-30 (-16.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-31 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LINCECUM is 5-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 5-7 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+4.1 units)

VANCE WORLEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WORLEY is 2-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (44 - 47) at CINCINNATI (52 - 40) - 7:10 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 44-47 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-66 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 20-39 (-16.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 58-70 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 19-39 (-19.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 44-47 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-35 (-9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 37-19 (+14.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BAILEY is 14-2 (+11.8 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. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 60-72 (-22.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 310-290 (-72.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ESTRADA is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BAILEY is 0-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 6.50 and a WHIP of 1.611.
His team's record is 4-6 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.8 units)

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LA DODGERS (49 - 44) at NY METS (47 - 45) - 7:10 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. JOHAN SANTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 47-45 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 34-24 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SANTANA is 58-20 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 27-14 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
HARANG is 68-65 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 34-24 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. NY METS since 1997
HARANG is 3-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.09 and a WHIP of 1.872.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-2. (+4.8 units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SANTANA is 5-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.50 and a WHIP of 0.897.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (38 - 53) at ST LOUIS (47 - 45) - 8:15 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1225-1319 (-241.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-32 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 16-39 (-19.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 18-42 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-32 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 900-967 (-162.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-111 (-37.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-4 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
DEMPSTER is 59-45 (+18.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 13-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 47-45 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 4-11 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
ST LOUIS is 108-97 (-32.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 47-45 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 32-35 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 130-113 (-32.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 46-54 (-37.4 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 4-4 (+1.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DEMPSTER is 6-7 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.544.
His team's record is 10-12 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-9. (+2.5 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LOHSE is 2-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.59 and a WHIP of 1.514.
His team's record is 9-5 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-10. (-7.6 units)

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HOUSTON (34 - 59) at ARIZONA (44 - 48) - 9:40 PM
BUD NORRIS (R) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 91-166 (-50.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 7-26 (-15.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-38 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 2-13 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
HOUSTON is 10-31 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-38 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 23-45 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 22-49 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
HOUSTON is 8-29 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 4-20 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 5-24 (-17.2 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.
NORRIS is 1-11 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 100-79 (+22.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 44-48 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 44-48 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 28-35 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 8-14 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

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

BUD NORRIS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
NORRIS is 0-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 10.91 and a WHIP of 2.425.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.6 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (35 - 56) at SAN DIEGO (39 - 55) - 10:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 35-56 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 78-103 (-36.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 81-125 (-39.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 64-140 (-61.2 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 42-62 (-28.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 35-56 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 128-152 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 74-105 (-37.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 58-68 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 70-102 (-28.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-35 (-16.8 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 55-74 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 54-72 (-20.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 10-30 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 55-74 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 65-103 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 30-53 (-20.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 18-35 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 73-92 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 75-80 (-32.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 36-48 (-31.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 5-4 (+1.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
POMERANZ is 0-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. COLORADO since 1997
MARQUIS is 5-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.351.
His team's record is 7-6 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.3 units)

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BALTIMORE (48 - 44) at CLEVELAND (47 - 45) - 7:05 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. DEREK LOWE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 130-127 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-1 (+7.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 124-120 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 32-22 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-26 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-18 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 48-44 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-22 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-38 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 19-16 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-21 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 30-24 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOWE is 23-32 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

DEREK LOWE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LOWE is 8-5 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.436.
His team's record is 8-9 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-6. (+4.3 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (50 - 42) at DETROIT (49 - 44) - 7:05 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 84-95 (-26.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 68-36 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 30-17 (+13.4 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.
VERLANDER is 27-6 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 59-27 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-42 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-20 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-53 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-27 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-24 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-9 (-10.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 this season.
DETROIT is 46-43 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 23-28 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 21-27 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-4 (+0.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. DETROIT since 1997
PEAVY is 3-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 12-10 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.174.
His team's record is 13-12 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-11. (+1.4 units)

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TORONTO (45 - 47) at BOSTON (48 - 45) - 7:10 PM
AARON LAFFEY (L) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 7-19 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 41-24 (+20.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 27-15 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 20-8 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 140-117 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-52 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 72-61 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-33 (-18.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-14 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 72-61 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-4 (+0.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

AARON LAFFEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
LAFFEY is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. TORONTO since 1997
BECKETT is 4-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.30 and a WHIP of 1.456.
His team's record is 7-9 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-9. (-3.5 units)

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SEATTLE (40 - 54) at TAMPA BAY (48 - 45) - 7:10 PM
HISASHI IWAKUMA (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 107-150 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 18-49 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-38 (-19.9 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.
TAMPA BAY is 87-37 (+27.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 60-37 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 22-5 (+13.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMES SHIELDS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SHIELDS is 4-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 7-5 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-4. (+3.4 units)

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MINNESOTA (38 - 54) at KANSAS CITY (39 - 52) - 8:10 PM
NICK BLACKBURN (R) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 101-154 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 98-147 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 67-115 (-34.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-97 (-28.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOCHEVAR is 7-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BLACKBURN is 34-21 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 12-25 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-28 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 237-353 (-104.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 2-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-28 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-3 (+3.8 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BLACKBURN is 3-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.92 and a WHIP of 1.434.
His team's record is 8-4 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.3 units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 4-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.410.
His team's record is 5-7 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.4 units)

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NY YANKEES (57 - 35) at OAKLAND (48 - 44) - 10:05 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 226-183 (-44.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
OAKLAND is 48-44 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 11-2 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
OAKLAND is 46-43 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 31-29 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 34-27 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 26-21 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 25-20 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILONE is 16-7 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 15-7 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 13-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 11-3 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 57-35 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 56-28 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 56-27 (+22.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 38-20 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NOVA is 32-14 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOVA is 9-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
NOVA is 9-0 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NOVA is 14-4 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOVA is 11-1 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

IVAN NOVA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
NOVA is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TOM MILONE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MILONE is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TEXAS (55 - 36) at LA ANGELS (50 - 43) - 10:05 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 640-547 (+71.6 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 631-621 (+42.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WEAVER is 35-14 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 19-3 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 14-1 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 34-13 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 54-21 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 120-72 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 118-70 (+23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 68-37 (+22.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOLLAND is 20-7 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-3 (+0.5 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HOLLAND is 4-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.376.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. TEXAS since 1997
WEAVER is 9-7 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.251.
His team's record is 14-12 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 16-9. (+5.5 units)

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MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, July 20

National League

Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 ET MLB
Hanson: 8-0 TSR as a road underdog
Strasburg: 6-1 Over after allowing 1 or 0 ER's last start

Miami at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Nolasco: Miami 29-18 Under with a line of -125 to +125
Correia: Pittsburgh 17-4 SU as a home favorite

San Francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET MLB
Lincecum: 1-11 TSR with a line of -125 to +125
Worley: Philadelphia 18-6 Over playing with double-revenge

Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Estrada: Milwaukee 6-12 SU after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Bailey: 21-8 TSR in the second half of the season

LA Dodgers at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Harang: Dodgers 6-13 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Santana: 58-20 TSR at home pitching off a team win

Chicago Cubs at ST Louis, 8:15 ET
Dempster: Cubs 5-18 SU away off an Under
Lohse: St. Louis 23-6 SU at home off 3+ games scoring 4 runs or less

Houston at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Norris: Houston 1-14 SU away after having 4 or less base hits
Cahill: Arizona 34-20 Under off a loss by 2 runs or less

Colorado at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Pomeranz: Colorado 55-29 SU revenging BB losses as a home favorite
Marquis: San Diego 10-30 SU on Fridays


American League

Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Gonzalez: Baltimore 17-11 SU off BB wins by 2 runs or less
Lowe: 14-23 TSR in the second half of the season

Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Peavy: White Sox 12-2 Under as a road underdog of +125 to +175
Verlander: 27-6 TSR vs. division opponents

Toronto at Boston, 7:10 ET
Laffey: Toronto 11-27 SU off BB road games
Beckett: Boston 64-32 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games

Seattle at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Iwakuma: Seattle 18-49 SU in July
Shields: 22-5 TSR as a home favorite of -150 to -175

Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Blackburn: Minnesota 35-63 SU in the second half of the season
Hochevar: 7-0 TSR in July

NY Yankees at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Nova: 8-0 TSR as a road favorite of -150 or less
Milone: Oakland 26-43 SU after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

Texas at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Holland: 15-6 Over pitching off a team loss
Weaver: 19-3 TSR in home games

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, July 20

Hot pitchers
-- Strasburg is 5-3, 2.87 in his last eight starts.
-- Nolasco is 2-1, 2.88 in his last four starts. Correia is 4-0, 4.45 in his last five starts; Pirates scored 35 runs in those five games.
-- Worley is 1-1, 3.32 in his last three home starts.
-- Bailey is 3-0, 3.18 in his last three starts.
-- Dempster is 5-0, 0.00 (33 IP) in his last five starts. Lohse is 3-0, 2.36 in his last five outings.

-- MGonzalez is 1-1, 2.84 in his two starts this season.
-- Verlander is 5-1, 2.30 in his last six starts.
-- Milone is 5-1, 1.20 in seven home starts this season.
-- Weaver is 5-0, 1.56 since coming off the DL. Holland is 2-0, 2.84 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Hanson has a 5.87 RA in his last five starts.
-- Lincecum is 1-2, 5.82 in his last four starts, and he didn't allow a run in two of those four starts.
-- Estrada is 0-3, 4.72 in nine starts this season.
-- Harang is 1-2, 4.91 in his last five starts. JSantana is 0-2, 12.10 in his last couple starts.
-- Cahill is 1-3, 6.17 in his last four starts.
-- Norris is 0-5, 5.08 in his last five starts.
-- Pomeranz is 1-3, 3.98 in his last four starts. Marquis is 1-3, 5.93 in his last five starts.

-- Lowe is 1-4, 7.43 in his last seven starts.
-- Peavy is 1-5, 3.45 in his last six starts.
-- Beckett has a 5.82 RA in three starts since coming off the DL. Laffey is 1-1, 4.30 in four starts this season.
-- Iwakuma is 0-1, 6.30 in two starts this season. Shields is 1-2, 6.18 in his last six starts.
-- Blackburn has an 8.64 RA in his last five starts. Hochevar is 1-1, 5.62 in his last three starts.
-- Nova is 1-2, 7.00 in his last three starts.

Hot Teams
-- Washington won 12 of its last 19 games. Braves won eight of their last ten games.
-- Pirates won nine of their last eleven home games.
-- San Francisco won five of its last six games. Philly won four of last five.
-- Cubs won six of their last seven games.
-- Milwaukee won five of its last seven games. Reds are 11-5 in their last 16 home games.
-- Arizona won its last three home games, allowing seven runs.
-- Padres won five of their last six games.

-- Indians won seven of their last ten home games.
-- Detroit won nine of its last eleven games.
-- A's won ten of their last twelve games. Bronx won eight of its last eleven.
-- Rangers won five of their last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost six of their last seven games. Dodgers lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Miami lost four of its last five road games.
-- Cardinals lost five of their last six games.
-- Astros lost 16 of their last 17 road games.
-- Colorado lost four of its last five games.

-- Orioles lost six of their last nine games.
-- White Sox lost three of their last four games.
-- Red Sox are 5-8 in their last 13 games. Toronto lost seven of last ten.
-- Tampa Bay is 8-12 in its last 20 games. Seattle lost seven of eleven.
-- Twins lost eight of their last eleven games. Royals lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Angels lost five of their last seven games.

Totals
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Washington games.
-- Five of last seven Pirate home games went over the total.
-- Five of Philly's last seven games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 12-2-1 in last fifteen Cincinnati home games.
-- Five of last six Dodger road games stayed under total.
-- Last five St Louis games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Arizona games.
-- Seven of last ten games at Petco Park stayed under the total.

-- Under is 6-2-2 in Baltimore's last ten games.
-- Under is 16-8-1 in last 25 White Sox games.
-- Six of last nine Boston games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Under is 15-7 in last twenty-two Seattle games.
-- Nine of last ten Oakland home games stayed under.
-- 12 of last 14 Texas games stayed under the total.

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Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Since June 24, Orioles are 8-2 in games decided by 1-2 runs, 2-10 in games decided by 3+ runs. They're hanging on as best they can.

-- Big East has pocketed $19.5M from teams leaving, including $5M from TCU, which never played a game in the conference. Must be nice.

-- Brandt Snedeker was 150-1 to win the British Open Wednesday night; now he's 3-1, with 36 holes left to play.

-- Phil Mickelson was +11 thru two rounds, is probably home already.

-- I would weigh 30 pounds less if I lived in Las Vegas; how can people eat french fries when it 100 degrees out? I eat less in hot weather.

-- Rockets had Yao Ming, so they must know the economic value of what Jeremy Lin brings to them, in terms of money from selling stuff in Asia.


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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Thoughts from NBA Summer League.....

13) What makes the NBA Summer League interesting is that guys are out there, playing for their basketball lives. Its highly competitive, not a lot of BS, because no one wants to get taken out of games. Its fun to watch, even if the results of the games are totally meaningless.

12) Spent half hour or so talking to a player agent, a guy whose clients play overseas; he was saying that a lot of guys who don't make it to the NBA still make high six-figure salaries in other countries. The majority of players in summer league are those guys, trying to get back to the NBA.

11) The agent was skeptical on Jeremy Lin being a great player, saying that non-athletic guards have a hard time in the NBA when they're #1-2 option on their team. If they're #3 or lower option, its a lot easier for them. This agent played college ball a while back. Thanks to him for his insight.

10) There was one female referee in roughly 80% of the games I saw; none of them stood out either way. Coaches don't carp much at the officials, its actually weird to see games where no one barks at the refs.

9) Speaking of coaches, Sam Cassell is coaching the Wizards' team, and yes, that makes me feel old.

8) Knicks' summer team has Mychal Thompson's son, who played college ball at Pepperdine, and Louis Farrakhan's grandson Mustafa, who played at Virginia. Young Farrakhan doesn't shoot the ball well at all.

7) Kemba Walker has the worst-looking pair of sneakers I've ever seen; they are flourescent orange on top, bright teal on the bottom. If the lights went out in the arena, they could play by the glare from those sneakers.

6) Games are four 10:00 quarters, which surprised me; thought the games would be 48:00, like NBA games. Some of these teams have 14-15 guys; it would make sense that the games be longer to give them more playing time.

5) Memphis may have found a steal in Kansas guard Josh Selby, who had 35 points in the game I saw him play, showing explosive moves around the hoop. Am curious to see how he does this fall.

4) Jimmer Fredette played Thursday in Thomas & Mack Arena, where he had several stellar games while playing for BYU. He played in front of 500 or so people Thursday afternoon, not the 17,000 he played in front of as a collegian. He struggles with his ball handling against pressure defenses.

3) Shooters stand out!!!! Lack of quality shooting is glaring; its why a guy like Fredette will play ten years in the league. He can fill it up.

2) LVH Superbook takes betting action on these games; guy in front of me stormed out of the Cox Arena when the Cavaliers got down 19 in the second quarter against Minnesota. Not sure what information you would use to put your money down on these games. Seems more like guesswork.

1) George Karl was doing double duty, watching the Nuggets' games, while his son Coby plays for Minnesota. Timberwolves have a ton of guys here, so hard to tell if young Karl has a good shot to make their roster.

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, July 20

Home 0-2 (9-5). Favorites 0-2 (7-7), Over 1-1 (8-6). West 6-2 vs the East.

Edmonton (2-1) @ BCLions (2-1)-- Lions were 4-1 against Edmonton LY, with a 40-23 (-6.5) win in LY's Western Conference final; BC won last four games in LY's series, winning by 9-9-17 points in games played here. Home team won all three games for both of these teams this season, with Eskimos losing in Regina 17-1 in only '12 road game. Lions scored 33-39 points in winning their games at home, by 17-3 points- they're -4 in turnovers last two weeks- they lost 23-20 at Saskatchewan last week, despite outgaining the Roughriders 460-266.

Montreal (2-1) @ Hamilton (1-2)-- Home team won all four regular season tilts with these teams LY, but then TiCats (+5) stunned Montreal 52-44 in playoffs. Four of the five games went over total, with average total of 65.4. Hamilton has allowed 43-39-27 points so far this year, giving up 378 rushing yards in last two games. Alouettes allowed 38-30-32 in their games- they beat Calgary 33-32 last week, avenging an 38-10 Opening Day loss in their only road game this season. TiCats completed only 12 of 27 passes last week against Toronto.