Tuesday's Trends and Indexes - 7/31 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

[Udog]

Trends and Indexes

Tuesday, July 31

Good Luck on day #213 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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Matchup Links

MLB Matchups

MLB Previews

MLB Hot or Not

MLB Umpires

MLB Trends

MLB Weather

CFL Matchups

CFL Stats Center

CFL Hot or Not

CFL Trends

CFL News and Weather

NASCAR Schedules

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

Tuesday's betting tips: Reds scorching hot without Votto

Weather to watch

Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals: A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms could spoil a fantastic pitching matchup between Cliff Lee and Stephen Strasburg.

Who’s hot?

The Atlanta Braves have won five straight heading into Monday’s contest with the Marlins. Atlanta pitchers have held opponents to three runs or fewer in each of the club’s last five victories.

Who’s not?

The Kansas City Royals have lost five straight games and are 2-8 in their last 10 contests. The Royals begin a six-game home stand Tuesday when they host the Indians.

Key stat

.141 – Josh Hamilton’s batting average in July. The Rangers slugger entered the month at a .319 clip with 25 home runs. His four straight games played without a hit matches the second-longest such streak of his career.

Game of the day

Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Carl Crawford – The Red Sox outfielder said he’ll decide in the next 7-10 days whether or not to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his ailing left elbow.

Betting notes

- Pirates right-hander pitcher Kevin Correia asked the team for a trade Sunday. Correia was bumped from the starting rotation last week when the Bucs acquired lefty Wandy Rodriguez from the Astros.

- Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expects left-hander Andy Pettitte (ankle) to return sometime in September and be available for the playoffs. Pettitte was initially projected to miss six weeks when he suffered the fracture on June 27.

-The Reds are 11-2 without star 1B Joey Votto, who is eligible to come off the disabled list Tuesday but has not yet resumed baseball activities.

- Third baseman Chris Johnson was the latest to escape Houston as he was dealt to Arizona for two minor leaguers Sunday. He became the sixth player traded by the Astros this month.

[Udog]

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Kendry Morales is the 3rd player in MLB history to homer from both sides of the plate IN THE SAME INNING. Wow.

-- Paul Maholm's reward for pitching well in Chicago? They traded him to the Braves in a 4-player deal. Now he's in a pennant race.

-- Astros called Brett Wallace up from AAA and he batted cleanup in his first game. Not often you go from the minors to hitting cleanup.

-- Pirates traded for Travis Snider late Monday, trying for more offense.

-- If you're a curious human, Carlos Baerga/Mark Bellhorn are the other two guys to homer from both sides of plate in the same inning.

-- Trade deadline is 4:00 this afternoon; look for some fireworks, as teams try and position themselves for the stretch drive.


**********


Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Our major league rankings.........

The bottom five
30) Astros—Lost 27 of last 30 games; in complete rebuild mode, but Rome wasn’t built in a day. Or a year. This will take a while.

29) Rockies—Clint Hurdle had them in the World Series four years ago; why did they fire him? Pitching staff is a complete mess.

28) Brewers—In his last three appearances, Francisco Rodriguez got five outs, allowed nine earned runs. Milwaukee fired its bullpen coach Stan Kyles, who obviously was at fault for all the Brewers' problems (not).

27) Royals— 4-13 since All-Star break. Another bleak season.

26) Twins—Have 44-58 record despite a payroll of $100,435,000. Not sure how trading Liriano helps them; he had been pitching well.

The Top Eight
8) Pirates— Gave up 23 runs in last two games; Monday was first time in last 20 road games they didn't homer. Added Travis Snider after the game.

7) Braves-- Bolstered rotation by adding Maholm Monday nite. Looking to send Chipper into retirement with a playoff appearance.

6) Dodgers—Shut Giants out in back-to-back games in San Francisco for first time ever. Addition of Hanley Ramirez helps.

5) Angels— How would you like to face them in a short series? Trying all out to win division to avoid one-game Wild Card game.

4) Rangers—Two-time AL champs got hammered by the Halos Monday, then traded for a new catcher (Soto).

3) Nationals—Strasburg situation (innings limit) will be worth monitoring. Won eight of last nine games, steamrolling towards October.

2) Bronx— Teixeira hurt his left wrist Monday, will have an MRI. Look for them to try and trade for a stopgap first baseman at the deadline.

1) Reds— On a roll with Votto hurt, but playing mostly lousy teams, too. Had 10-game winning streak snapped by San Diego Monday.

[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

Tampa Bay at Oakland
The A's look to build on their 7-1 record in Tom Milone's last 8 home starts. Oakland is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the A's favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-115). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, JULY 31

Game 951-952: Philadelphia at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Lee) 14.283; Washington (Strasburg) 16.064
Dunkel Line: Washington by 2; 7
Vegas Line: Washington (-150); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-150); Over

Game 953-954: Miami at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Nolasco) 13.930; Atlanta (Medlen) 16.422
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-155); Under

Game 955-956: San Diego at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Marquis) 16.659; Cincinnati (Bailey) 15.697
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+160); Over

Game 957-958: Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Burnett) 15.960; Cubs (Dempster) 15.581
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-115); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-105); N/A

Game 959-960: Houston at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Keuchel) 14.837; Milwaukee (Gallardo) 13.728
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-260); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+220); Over

Game 961-962: St. Louis at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lohse) 16.380; Colorado (Francis) 14.022
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-145); 10
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-145); Under

Game 963-964: Arizona at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Miley) 16.630; LA Dodgers (Capuano) 15.500
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+105); Under

Game 965-966: NY Mets at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Harvey) 14.628; San Francisco (Lincecum) 14.255
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-150); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+130); Over

Game 967-968: Baltimore at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Tillman) 16.012; NY Yankees (Nova) 14.264
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-180); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+160); Under

Game 969-970: Detroit at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 16.279; Boston (Beckett) 14.844
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+115); Over

Game 971-972: LA Angels at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 15.746; Texas (Holland) 14.339
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-120); Under

Game 973-974: Cleveland at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Lowe) 13.500; Kansas City (Hochevar) 13.878
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-110); Over

Game 975-976: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Liriano) 14.569; Minnesota (Blackburn) 15.973
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+125); Under

Game 977-978: Tampa Bay at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 15.669; Oakland (Milone) 16.710
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-115); Over

Game 979-980: Toronto at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Laffey) 15.595; Seattle (Vargas) 16.142
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Seattle (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-115); Under

[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, July 31

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

Hot pitchers
-- Strasburg is 2-0, 2.45 in his last three starts.
-- Bailey is 4-0, 2.15 in his last five starts. Padres won last three Marquis starts (3-0, 4.91), scoring 22 runs.
-- Burnett is 2-0, 1.80 in his last couple starts.
-- Lohse is 4-0, 2.22 in his last seven starts. Francis is 1-0, 1.69 in his last three home starts.
-- Miley is 2-1, 3.50 in his last three starts.
-- Rookie Harvey didn't allow a run in 5.1 IP (106 PT) in his major league debut at Arizona last week.

-- Tillman is 2-0, 2.12 in his last couple starts.
-- Verlander is 3-1, 2.25 in his last four starts.
-- Weaver is 7-0, 1.74 in his last seven starts. Holland is 2-1, 3.86 in his last four outings.
-- Milone has a 1.47 RA in his last five home starts.
-- Vargas is 4-0, 1.85 in his last six starts. Laffey is 2-0, 4.08 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Lee is 1-3, 5.37 in his last eight starts.
-- Nolasco is 0-3, 7.56 in his last three starts. Medlen was
-- Dempster is 0-2, 5.25 in his last couple starts, after his scoreless streak.
-- Gallardo is 0-2, 9.28 in his last couple starts. Keuchel is 0-3, 9.60 in his last three starts.
-- Capuano is 1-3, 7.04 in his last four starts.
-- Lincecum is 1-3, 7.18 in five July starts.

-- Nova is 0-1, 5.09 in his last three starts.
-- Beckett is 1-2, 6.75 in his last four starts.
-- Lowe is 1-3, 9.23 in his last five starts. Hochevar is 0-1, 7.20 in his last three outings.
-- Liriano, who a Twin until this weekend, is 0-2, 7.02 in his last three starts. Blackburn is 0-2, 9.45 in his last four starts.
-- Shields is 0-2, 6.66 in his last four starts.

Hot Teams
-- Washington won eight of its last nine games.
-- Reds' 10-game winning streak ended last night.
-- Braves won nine of their last eleven home games.
-- Padres are 16-10 in their last 26 games.
-- Cubs won ten of last 13 games at Wrigley.
-- Dodgers won eight of their last eleven games.

-- Red Sox won their last three games, scoring 18 runs.
-- Minnesota won its last four games, scoring 35 runs. White Sox won five of their last seven games.
-- A's won 19 of their last 23 games. Tampa Bay is 6-4 in last ten on road.
-- Mariners won eight of their last ten games.

Cold Teams
-- Marlins lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Phillies lost their last three games, scoring four runs.
-- Pirates lost their last two games, allowing 23 runs.
-- Astros lost 27 of their last 30 games. Brewers lost nine of their last 11.
-- Rockies lost six of their last seven games. St Louis lost four of its last five games on foreign soil.
-- Arizona lost seven of its last ten road games.
-- Mets lost 14 of their last 18 games. San Francisco lost its last five games, outscored 32-12.

-- Bronx lost seven of its last ten games. Baltimore lost five of its last eight.
-- Detroit lost five of their last seven games.
-- Rangers are 4-7 in their last 11 games. Angels are 3-8 in game following their last 11 wins.
-- Kansas City lost its last five games, allowing 32 runs. Indians lost their last three games, outscored 28-6.
-- Toronto is 6-7 in its last 13 games.

Totals
-- Seven of last ten Philly games went over the total.
-- Eight of last twelve Miami games stayed under.
-- 11 of last 16 San Diego games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-4 in Cubs' last fifteen games.
-- Over is 10-4 in Houston's last 14 games, 6-2 in Brewers' last eight.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Colorado games.
-- Under is 4-2-1 in last seven Arizona games.
-- Over is 15-7-2 in Mets' last 24 games, 9-4 in Giants' last 13.

-- Ten of last thirteen Baltimore games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Detroit games.
-- 18 of last 24 Texas games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-2-2 in Kansas City's last nine games.
-- Eight of last nine Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Eleven of last fourteen Tampa Bay games stayed under.
-- Under is 25-8 in last thirty-three Seattle games.

Umpires
-- Phil-Wash-- Don't know who the umpires is here.
-- Mia-Atl-- Over is 10-4-1 in last fifteen Drake games.
-- SD-Cin-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Marquez games.
-- Pitt-Chi-- Home side won nine of last twelve Nelson games.
-- Hst-Mil-- Knight's last three games all went over the total.
-- StL-Col-- Don't know who umpires are here.
-- Az-LA-- Underdogs are 5-4 in last nine Davis games.
-- NY-SF-- Last seven Miller games stayed under the total.

-- Blt-NY-- Seven of last nine Cousins games stayed under.
-- Det-Bos-- Six of last eight Layne games stayed under total.
-- LA-Tex-- Underdogs won six of last seven Reynolds games.
-- Cle-KC-- Don't know who umpires are here.
-- Chi-Min-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Muchlinski games.
-- TB-A's-- Underdogs won five of last six Hickox games.
-- Tor-Sea-- Four of last five Tichenor games went over total.

2012 baseball series records

thru 7/29 Home Away Total
Arizona 9-7-2 4-9-3 13-16-5
Atlanta 7-6-4 10-4-2 17-10-6
Cubs 9-7 3-10-4 12-17-4
Cincinnati 9-5-2 9-5-3 18-10-5
Colorado 6-9-2 2-13-1 8-22-3
Houston 6-10-1 1-15 7-25-1
Dodgers 9-6-1 7-9-1 16-15-2
Miami 7-7-3 5-9-2 12-16-5
Milwaukee 9-7-1 4-11-1 13-18-2
Mets 7-9-1 6-9-1 13-18-2
Philadelphia 5-9-2 8-8-1 13-17-3
Pittsburgh 12-4 7-6-4 19-10-4
St Louis 9-6-1 7-9-1 16-15-2
San Diego 6-8-2 4-11-2 10-19-4
San Francisco 11-3-3 8-7-1 19-10-4
Washington 8-4-4 11-4-2 19-8-6
Baltimore 7-9-1 10-5-1 17-14-2
Boston 8-9 9-5-2 17-14-2
White Sox 8-7-1 7-7-3 15-14-4
Cleveland 7-8-2 8-7-1 15-15-3
Detroit 9-5-2 6-9-2 15-14-4
Kansas City 4-10-1 8-7-3 12-17-4
Angels 10-4-3 6-9-1 16-13-4
Minnesota 5-9-3 6-8-2 11-17-5
Bronx 10-4-2 9-6-2 19-10-4
A's 8-5-3 8-7-3 16-12-6
Seattle 6-9-1 7-10-1 13-19-2
Tampa Bay 7-7-3 8-7-1 15-14-4
Texas 12-4-1 8-7-1 20-11-2
Toronto 9-6-2 5-8-3 14-14-5

[Udog]

MLB

Tuesday, July 31

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trend Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

7:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
Philadelphia is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

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

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Cincinnati is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Diego
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Miami's last 15 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. BOSTON
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

8:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Pittsburgh's last 18 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh

8:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of LA Angels's last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Texas is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland

8:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
Houston is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Houston

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota's last 13 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

8:40 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of St. Louis's last 15 games
St. Louis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Colorado is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against St. Louis

10:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
Tampa Bay is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,when playing Oakland
Tampa Bay is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Oakland5-0-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:10 PM
TORONTO vs. SEATTLE
Toronto is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 12 games
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

10:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. LA DODGERS
Arizona is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Arizona is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Arizona

10:15 PM
NY METS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
NY Mets are 4-14 SU in its last 18 games
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

MLB

Tuesday, July 31

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

STREAKING

Homer Bailey, Cincinnati Reds (9-6, 3.53 ERA)

Bailey is a major reason why the Reds are 17-2 since the All-Star break and riding a 10-game winning streak into Monday. The righty hasn’t taken a loss since June 27 and is 4-0 in his last five starts. The right-hander has a 1.43 ERA over five July starts and should continue to dominate in his next start against the lowly Padres.

Kyle Lohse, St. Louis Cardinals (10-2, 2.71 ERA)

Lohse has emerged as the staff ace in the absence of Chris Carpenter. The 33-year-old hasn’t given up more than two runs in any of his last seven starts and owns a 2.36 ERA in July. The right-hander hasn’t taken a loss since June 15, and the Cardinals are 5-1 in his last six starts. His next outing is on the road in Colorado.

SLUMPING

James Shields, Tampa Bay Rays (8-7, 4.52 ERA)

Shields continues to be the subject of trade rumors with the Tuesday deadline approaching. The Rays reportedly declined a trade offer for the big righty from the Angels on Thursday that would have sent speedy outfielder Peter Bourjos to Tampa Bay. Shields hasn’t responded well to the rumors, allowing 22 earned runs in 32 July innings. If Shields is still in a Rays’ uniform Tuesday, he’ll take the mound against the red-hot A’s.

Derek Lowe, Cleveland Indians (8-9, 5.09 ERA)

Since starting the season 6-1, Lowe is 2-8 with a 7.59 ERA over his last 12 starts. The sinker-baller has taken the loss in his last three outings, surrendering 16 earned runs in 15 innings pitched. With the Indians losing ground in the Wild Card race, manager Manny Acta is considering skipping Lowe’s next turn in the rotation if he doesn’t put together a strong performance against the Royals on Tuesday.


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

MLB

Tuesday, July 31

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rounding the bases: The best bets in the big leagues
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Every week we take a look at the hottest and coldest teams as well as the best over and under bets in Major League Baseball.

Hot team: Cincinnati Reds

Last week: 6-0
Season record: 61-40
Upcoming schedule: vs. Padres, vs. Pirates

Skinny: The Reds enter action Monday on a 10-game win streak and are 17-2 since the All-Star break. Cincinnati is two wins away from tying the franchise mark for consecutive wins that has been done twice – most recently in 1957.

Cold team: Houston Astros

Last week: 1-6
Season record: 35-68
Upcoming schedule: at Milwaukee, at Atlanta

Skinny: The Astros avoided a 13-game losing streak with a 9-5 victory over the Pirates. Third baseman Chris Johnson was the latest to escape Houston as he was dealt Sunday to Arizona for two minor leaguers . He became the sixth player traded by the Astros this month.

Over team: Minnesota Twins

Last week: 5-1-0
Season O/U record: 50-46-5
Upcoming schedule: vs. White Sox, at Red Sox

Skinny: The Twins offense came alive over the weekend against the Indians. Minnesota pounded 28 runs in the three-game series much to the delight of bettors who took the over. Twins pitchers were equally as bad against the White Sox earlier in the week, allowing 26 runs in the three-game set.

Under team: Tampa Bay Rays

Last week: 5-1-0
Season O/U record: 39-58-5
Upcoming schedule: at Oakland, vs. Baltimore

Skinny: The Rays pitching staff stayed true to form last week, surrendering only five runs in six contests. Tampa pitchers posted back-to-back shutouts against the high-powered Angels over the weekend, solidifying under bets. David Price takes the hill opposite rookie A.J Griffin Monday in another game destined for the under.


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, July 31

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PHILADELPHIA (45 - 57) at WASHINGTON (61 - 40) - 7:05 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-57 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-25 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-25 (-20.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-54 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-36 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-34 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-36 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LEE is 5-12 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 2-7 (-8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 5-11 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 3-8 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 2-8 (-9.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 24-15 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-9 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-14 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 58-40 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 40-24 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-23 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 61-40 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 88-58 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 67-35 (+24.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-2 (+2.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LEE is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.179.
His team's record is 3-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
STRASBURG is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 0.581.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MIAMI (47 - 55) at ATLANTA (58 - 44) - 7:10 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. KRIS MEDLEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 46-53 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 30-36 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 29-41 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 23-31 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 21-34 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MIAMI is 47-55 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 13-20 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 37-21 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 10-1 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 58-44 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 56-43 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 40-23 (+15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MEDLEN is 14-1 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 14-1 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 12-0 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 101-97 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
MIAMI is 311-341 (+43.8 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 24-15 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 15-2 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 24-14 (+13.6 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 18-10 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 83-84 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-2 (+5.8 Units) against MIAMI this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NOLASCO is 5-9 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.26 and a WHIP of 1.551.
His team's record is 8-13 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-12. (-4.6 units)

KRIS MEDLEN vs. MIAMI since 1997
MEDLEN is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SAN DIEGO (44 - 60) at CINCINNATI (61 - 41) - 7:10 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 68-107 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-66 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 74-92 (-35.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 61-41 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 61-41 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 70-51 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 136-89 (+22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 71-39 (+21.6 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.
BAILEY is 25-10 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 24-9 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 16-2 (+13.8 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)
SAN DIEGO is 15-10 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 44-45 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 38-27 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUIS is 22-18 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 22-18 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+0.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MARQUIS is 7-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.395.
His team's record is 9-7 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-8. (-0.5 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BAILEY is 4-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.116.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PITTSBURGH (58 - 44) at CHICAGO CUBS (43 - 58) - 8:05 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 39-63 (-24.6 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.
BURNETT is 73-99 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 15-9 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-6 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DEMPSTER is 26-9 (+15.7 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 26-17 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-17 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 57-44 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 61-73 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-17 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 57-44 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 35-31 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-33 (+13.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BURNETT is 15-3 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 15-3 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 9-2 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 9-1 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1230-1324 (-240.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 661-614 (-138.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 165-211 (-74.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 86-117 (-35.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1173-1240 (-218.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 181-183 (-59.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 903-972 (-163.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 76-113 (-35.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 128-158 (-48.8 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-4 (+0.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BURNETT is 5-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of 1.294.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
DEMPSTER is 8-11 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.517.
His team's record is 11-15 (-9.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-15. (-7.3 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HOUSTON (35 - 69) at MILWAUKEE (46 - 56) - 8:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. YOVANI GALLARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 35-68 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 38-73 (-28.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-42 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 8-30 (-17.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 3-22 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
HOUSTON is 42-76 (-23.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 35-68 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 24-48 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 24-52 (-21.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 21-46 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 14-32 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 5-28 (-21.2 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.
MILWAUKEE is 90-52 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 44-16 (+23.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 14-1 (+13.0 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)
MILWAUKEE is 46-56 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-25 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 46-56 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-26 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-27 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-5 (+0.5 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GALLARDO is 11-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.72 and a WHIP of 1.128.
His team's record is 11-2 (+8.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+0.7 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ST LOUIS (54 - 48) at COLORADO (37 - 63) - 8:40 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 134-115 (-30.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 50-56 (-35.9 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 8-2 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 8-2 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 8-0 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 7-1 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 110-80 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-32 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 37-63 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 130-157 (-43.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-43 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 11-20 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 45-73 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 13-34 (-19.2 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 37-63 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+1.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. COLORADO since 1997
LOHSE is 4-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.381.
His team's record is 6-4 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.4 units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
FRANCIS is 6-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.061.
His team's record is 9-1 (+10.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ARIZONA (52 - 51) at LA DODGERS (56 - 48) - 10:10 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. CHRIS CAPUANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 56-48 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-22 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 57-34 (+17.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 56-48 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 86-63 (+20.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 149-123 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 65-47 (+13.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 149-123 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 109-87 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CAPUANO is 0-7 (-8.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 6-4 (+0.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MILEY is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.424.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.5 units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CAPUANO is 2-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.391.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NY METS (50 - 53) at SAN FRANCISCO (55 - 47) - 10:15 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 7-17 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
NY METS are 32-61 (-23.7 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 164-124 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 20-12 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
NY METS are 67-65 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 63-63 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 34-30 (+6.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 95-96 (-19.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LINCECUM is 6-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 4-11 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 6-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

MATT HARVEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

TIM LINCECUM vs. NY METS since 1997
LINCECUM is 4-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.365.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.3 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BALTIMORE (54 - 49) at NY YANKEES (60 - 42) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 59-35 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NOVA is 33-15 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOVA is 32-14 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 30-23 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-28 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 61-73 (+21.0 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.
BALTIMORE is 54-49 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 10-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-23 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-6 (+8.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 51-43 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-38 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 95-85 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-5 (+1.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.9 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
TILLMAN is 1-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 8.71 and a WHIP of 2.419.
His team's record is 2-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)

IVAN NOVA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
NOVA is 3-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.478.
His team's record is 5-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DETROIT (54 - 49) at BOSTON (52 - 51) - 7:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 54-49 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 17-24 (-15.1 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 50-46 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 25-32 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 74-47 (+17.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 35-18 (+17.1 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.
BOSTON is 52-51 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 26-28 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 46-46 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 30-38 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 16-21 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BECKETT is 5-11 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
BECKETT is 2-9 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-4 (-0.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.0 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. BOSTON since 1997
VERLANDER is 3-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.072.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.4 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. DETROIT since 1997
BECKETT is 3-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.169.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.4 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LA ANGELS (56 - 47) at TEXAS (59 - 42) - 8:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 27-28 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 121-75 (+20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 72-39 (+23.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOLLAND is 15-2 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOLLAND is 20-8 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 635-624 (+43.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 648-637 (+63.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 537-524 (+65.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
WEAVER is 15-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 37-15 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 15-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-4 (+3.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. TEXAS since 1997
WEAVER is 10-7 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 15-12 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 17-9. (+6.5 units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HOLLAND is 4-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.4 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CLEVELAND (50 - 52) at KANSAS CITY (41 - 60) - 8:10 PM
DEREK LOWE (R) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LOWE is 23-34 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 133-134 (+2.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-27 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 40-30 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 71-65 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 3-12 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 39-58 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 11-20 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-19 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-27 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 2-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-60 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-30 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 238-353 (-103.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 6-19 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in July games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-5 (-0.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

DEREK LOWE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LOWE is 5-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 7-4 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-1.6 units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 5-8 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.57 and a WHIP of 1.382.
His team's record is 5-8 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-9. (-6.1 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHI WHITE SOX (55 - 47) at MINNESOTA (44 - 58) - 8:10 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 87-99 (-27.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 119-69 (+39.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
BLACKBURN is 35-22 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
BLACKBURN is 7-2 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BLACKBURN is 20-9 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 55-47 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-7 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 72-64 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-58 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-49 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-79 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-79 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-49 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 107-158 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 7-3 (+3.3 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.7 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

NICK BLACKBURN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BLACKBURN is 9-8 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.72 and a WHIP of 1.487.
His team's record is 10-9 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-10. (-2.1 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TAMPA BAY (53 - 50) at OAKLAND (56 - 46) - 10:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 56-46 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 29-20 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 19-4 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
OAKLAND is 52-44 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 38-29 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 37-27 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 32-23 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 32-21 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 10-2 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MILONE is 17-8 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 9-1 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 16-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 11-5 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 12-4 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 70-63 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-1 (+3.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SHIELDS is 4-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.335.
His team's record is 6-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-4.1 units)

TOM MILONE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MILONE is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TORONTO (51 - 51) at SEATTLE (48 - 57) - 10:10 PM
AARON LAFFEY (L) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
VARGAS is 25-18 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 13-27 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 348-315 (-60.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
SEATTLE is 88-87 (-35.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
SEATTLE is 177-253 (-60.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 195-228 (-60.8 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
VARGAS is 1-10 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-2 (+0.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

AARON LAFFEY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LAFFEY is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.402.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

JASON VARGAS vs. TORONTO since 1997
VARGAS is 0-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.49 and a WHIP of 1.595.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-4. (-4.3 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, July 31

National League

Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 ET
Lee: 2-8 TSR after a loss
Strasburg: Washington 18-9 SU when playing with a day off

Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Nolasco: Miami 12-24 SU after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6
Medlen: 9-0 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10

San Diego at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Marquis: San Diego 17-31 SU with a hot bullpen whose ERA is under 2.00
Bailey: 23-8 TSR in the second half of the season

Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Burnett: Pittsburgh 14-6 SU after 5 or more consecutive road games
Dempster: CHI Cubs 10-27 SU after allowing 4 runs or less 3 games

Houston at Milwaukee, 8:10 ET
Keuchel: Houston 3-22 SU in July
Gallardo: Milwaukee 47-13 SU as a home favorite of -150 or more

St. Louis at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Lohse: ST Louis 49-28 SU on the road when the total is 8.5 to 10
Francis: Colorado 8-23 SU as a home underdog of +100 or higher

Arizona at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Miley: Arizona 39-25 SU on a good fielding streak
Capuano: 0-7 TSR at home with a money line of -100 to -125

NY Mets at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Harvey: NY Mets 14-7 SU in road games after scoring 8 runs or more
Lincecum: 4-11 TSR when the total is 7 or less


American League

Baltimore at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET MLB
Tillman: Baltimore 11-6 SU on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5
Nova: NY Yankees 4-10 SU after a one run loss

Detroit at Boston, 7:10 ET MLB
Verlander: 21-4 TSR as a road favorite of -125 or more
Beckett: 2-9 TSR in night games

LA Angels at Texas, 8:05 ET
Weaver: LA Angels 16-4 SU after scoring 15 runs or more
Holland: Texas 10-17 SU after allowing 9 runs or more

Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Lowe: Cleveland 11-4 SU in road games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6
Hochevar: Kansas City 3-12 SU at home against division opponents

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Liriano: CHI White Sox 18-7 SU when the total is 9 to 9.5
Blackburn: Minnesota 31-49 SU at home in night games

Tampa Bay at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Shields: Tampa Bay 27-33 SU after batting .240 or worse over 20 games
Milone: Oakland 19-4 SU in July

Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Laffey: Toronto 56-45 SU after 2 or more consecutive losses
Vargas: 1-10 TSR at home after a win