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**Udog** · 08-01-2012, 08:41 AM

Wednesday's betting tips: No structural damage to Teixeira's wrist

Weather to watch

Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals: A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms expected at game time.

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins: A 30 percent chance of thunderstorms and 18 mph winds are expected to blow in from right field.

Who’s hot?

The Seattle Mariners have won five straight heading into action Tuesday and are 6-2 since trading Ichiro.

Who’s not?

The San Francisco Giants have dropped five consecutive contests heading into Tuesday’s tilt with the Mets, but still share the NL West lead with the Dodgers.

Key stat

35 – The number of consecutive games the USA women’s basketball team has won at the Olympics.

Game of the day

Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira left Monday’s contest against the Orioles with a left wrist injury. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports that Teixeira underwent an MRI Tuesday that showed no structural damage. The Yankees hope to have Teixeira back in the lineup by the weekend. The slugger has been the heartbeat of the New York offense, batting .298 with seven homers and 27 RBIs in July.

Notable quotable

"This is a business. It’s not everyone’s inalienable right to get whatever they want."- NBC's Mark Lazarus on tape-delayed Olympics.

Betting notes

- The Milwaukee Brewers have dismissed bullpen coach Stan Kyles in the wake of a bullpen meltdown. Kyles had been with the Brewers organization since 2001. Lee Tunnell, the team's minor-league pitching coordinator, will replace Kyles.

- Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz has felt pain in his injured right heel and is unlikely to return to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday when he is eligible to return from the disabled list. Ortiz told ESPN Deportes that he would resume baseball activities Tuesday at the earliest. Ortiz is hitting .316 this season with 23 homers and 48 RBI.

- The Miami Marlins have demoted pitcher Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen. The right-hander has a 5-9 record with a 4.54 ERA this season.

**Udog** · 08-01-2012, 08:42 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Justin Verlander had lasted 6+ innings in 63 straight starts before rain shortened his loss in Boston Tuesday and ended the streak.

-- Every baseball game should go nine innings; none of this rained out in the top of the 6th stuff. Its a rule that should be changed.

-- Former Clemson QB Kyle Parker hit his 13th HR of the season out in the California League for Modesto; he's a Rockies farmhand.

-- Ike Davis hit three HRs Saturday in Arizona; in three games since then, he is 0-13 with nine strikeouts.

-- Orioles' OF Lew Ford got his first big league hit in five years Tuesday; he played independent ball and in the Mexican League to get back.

-- AJ Burnett tossed a 1-hitter at Wrigley; Cubs haven't been no-hit in 47 years; they haven't been to a World Series in 67.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud.......

13) Did you know there are guns made specifically for women? Well, hell I didn’t; learned that and other nifty tidbits by watching Combat Pawn on TruTV, a show about a pawn shop that apparently deals in nothing but firearms. Makes you proud to be an American.

12) Memo to Minnesota Vikings: It might be a good idea to know what foods your best player is allergic to. Just so, you know, he’s out of the emergency room for the season opener. Adrian Peterson is allergic to some types of seafood. Would've been nice if the Vikings knew that.

11) Lakers are close to hiring former NBA coach Eddie Jordan as an assistant, which means they’ll be using the Princeton offense this season. Jordan is a protégé of former Princeton coach Pete Carril.

10) After watching my 86-year old dad cringe during commercials for Will Ferrell’s new movie, I’d post an over/under of 16.5 minutes of watching the actual movie before he’d get up, say “This is gaaaahhhbage.”, then walk out of the room. 16.5 might be a little high.

9) Seahawks paid free agent QB Matt Flynn $13M+ for two years, but they don’t know if he’s going to start this year. Or be #2, for that matter. Flynn is battling incumbent Tarvaris Jackson and rookie Russell Wilson in an unusual 3-way QB race in Seattle. Not usually a good sign.

8) BP Oil Company’s profits for the second quarter of 2012 were “only $240 million”. Poor greedy bastards.

7) Mariners are 7-2 since they traded fading superstar Ichiro Suzuki away. Not easy dealing with a great player whose career is winding down, especially when the great player and your owner are both Japanese.

6) Remember when I was talking to a sports agent in Las Vegas couple weeks ago, and he was saying how some Americans get serious money to play hoops abroad? Marginal NBA player Von Wafer got $2M to play next season in a Chinese pro league. Got to make the money while you can.

5) When the Braves beat Miami the other night, it ended their 16-game Monday losing streak.

4) Linebacker Takeo Spikes in his 15th NFL season, but has never played in a playoff game. He’s on the Chargers this year; hopefully he’ll make it to the playoffs with them.

3) Opinionated, smart, occasionally abrasive college basketball analyst Doug Gottlieb jumps from ESPN to CBS, where he’ll get more of a presence than he did at ESPN, which hired former coaches Bruce Pearl/Seth Greenberg.

2) Tunisia was a 54-point underdog in men’s basketball Tuesday night; they were only down 13 at the half, then hung on to cover, losing by 47.

1) Boston OF Ryan Sweeney got mad Monday night, punched a door in the dugout, broke a finger, will be going on DL and won’t be going to Cincinnati in a rumored deadline deal designed to help the Reds make the playoffs.

**Udog** · 08-01-2012, 08:42 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Toronto at Seattle
The Mariners look to follow up on a 7-2 win yesterday and build on their 5-1 record in Blake Beavan's last 6 starts after scoring 5 or more runs in the previous game. Seattle is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Mariners favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-105). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1

Game 901-902: Houston at Milwaukee (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Lyles) 13.426; Milwaukee (Fiers) 15.139
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-250); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-250); Over

Game 903-904: Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Karstens) 14.797; Cubs (Wood) 15.744
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-130); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+110); N/A

Game 905-906: Arizona at LA Dodgers (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Corbin) 16.171; LA Dodgers (Fife) 14.959
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 9
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-110); Over

Game 907-908: Philadelphia at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Worley) 15.130; Washington (Jackson) 16.217
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-140); Under

Game 909-910: Miami at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (LeBlanc) 15.979; Atlanta (Sheets) 15.573
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-180); 8
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+160); Over

Game 911-912: San Diego at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Wells) 15.563; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 16.793
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-175); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-175); Under

Game 913-914: St. Louis at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Westbrook) 15.574; Colorado (Pomeranz) 13.728
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 2; 10
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-130); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-130); Under

Game 915-916: NY Mets at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Niese) 15.174; San Francisco (Cain) 13.679
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-170); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+150); Over

Game 917-918: Baltimore at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Britton) 15.854; NY Yankees (Hughes) 14.422
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-200); 10
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+170); Under

Game 919-920: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Peavy) 15.614; Minnesota (Diamond) 14.928
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-125); Over

Game 921-922: Tampa Bay at Oakland (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Cobb) 15.509; Oakland (Parker) 16.870
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Oakland (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-125); Under

Game 923-924: Detroit at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 16.036; Boston (Cook) 15.087
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Boston (-110); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-110); Over

Game 925-926: LA Angels at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Richards) 15.034; Texas (Darvish) 15.551
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 927-928: Cleveland at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (McAllister) 13.037; Kansas City (Mendoza) 14.340
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-105); Over

Game 929-930: Toronto at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Villanueva) 15.150; Seattle (Beavan) 16.588
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Toronto (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-105); Under

**Udog** · 08-01-2012, 08:43 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, August 1

Hot pitchers
-- Fiers is 3-2, 0.95 in his last seven starts.
-- Karstens is 3-0, 2.65 in his last five starts.
-- Fife is 0-0, 1.46 in two starts for the Dodgers.
-- Jackson is 1-1, 0.64 in his last couple starts.
-- Sheets is 3-0, 0.50 in his first three starts for Atlanta.
-- Arroyo is 3-1, 2.64 in his last five starts.
-- Westbrook is 2-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts.

-- Hughes is 1-1, 2.91 in his last three starts.
-- Diamond is 4-1, 3.27 in his last six starts.
-- Richards is 1-1, 3.00 in his last couple starts.
-- McAllister is 1-1, 3.15 in his last three starts.
-- Beavan is 3-0, 3.05 in his last three outings. Villanueva is 4-0, 1.93 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Lyles is 0-3, 8.16 in his last five starts.
-- Wood is 0-3, 13.21 in his last three starts.
-- Corbin is 1-3, 5.40 in his last four starts, last of which was May 21.
-- Worley is 1-2, 6.43 in his last five starts.
-- LeBlanc is 18-23, 4.37 in 52 career starts with San Diego; he is 1-1, 1.15 in 15.2 IP for Miami this year, in 11 games.
-- KWells is 1-2, 5.57 in his last four starts.
-- Pomeranz is 0-3, 10.13 in his last three starts.
-- Cain is 1-1, 4.72 in his last five starts. Mets lost last four Niese starts (0-2, 6.33).

-- Britton has a 5.74 RA in three starts for Baltimore.
-- Peavy is 1-2, 5.40 in his last three starts.
-- Parker has a 6.46 RA in his last four starts. Cobb is 1-4, 6.08 in his last five starts.
-- Cook is 0-3, 5.79 in his last four starts. Porcello is 1-1, 5.40 in his last four.
-- Darvish is 2-3, 5.88 in his last five starts.
-- Mendoza is 1-3, 4.38 in his last four starts.

Hot Teams
-- Washington won eight of its last ten games.
-- Reds won 11 of their last 12 games.
-- Braves won ten of their last twelve home games.
-- Padres are 16-11 in their last 27 games.
-- Pittsburgh is 10-4 in its last fourteen games overall. Cubs won ten of last 14 games at Wrigley.
-- Cardinals won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Arizona won four of its last five games.

-- Orioles won their last three games, scoring 22 runs.
-- Red Sox won their last four games, scoring 22 runs.
-- Minnesota won four of its last five games. White Sox won six of their last eight games.
-- Angels won six of their last nine games.
-- A's won 19 of their last 24 games. Tampa Bay is 7-4 in last 11 on road.
-- Mariners won nine of their last eleven games.

Cold Teams
-- Marlins lost ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Phillies lost three of their last four games.
-- Astros lost 28 of their last 31 games. Brewers lost nine of their last 12.
-- Rockies lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Dodgers lost last two nights, 7-2/8-2.
-- Mets lost 15 of their last 19 games. San Francisco lost five of last six.

-- Bronx lost eight of its last 11 games.
-- Detroit lost six of its last eight games.
-- Rangers are 4-8 in their last 12 games.
-- Kansas City lost five of its last six games. Indians lost their last four games, outscored 36-9.
-- Toronto is 6-8 in its last 14 games.

Totals
-- Eight of last eleven Philly games went over the total.
-- Nine of last thirteen Miami games stayed under.
-- 12 of last 17 San Diego games went over the total.
-- Under is 12-4 in Cubs' last sixteen games.
-- Over is 11-4 in Houston's last 15 games, 7-2 in Brewers' last nine.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Colorado games.
-- 10 of last 13 Dodger games went over the total.
-- Over is 15-8-2 in Mets' last 25 games, 9-5 in Giants' last 14.

-- Ten of last fourteen Baltimore games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Detroit games.
-- 19 of last 25 Texas games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-2-2 in Kansas City's last ten games.
-- Eight of last ten Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Eleven of last fifteen Tampa Bay games stayed under.
-- Under is 25-9 in last thirty-four Seattle games.

Umpires
-- Phil-Wsh-- Underdogs won four of last five TBarrett games.
-- Mia-Atl-- Five of last six West games stayed under total.
-- SD-Cin-- Last five Hallion games all went over the total.
-- Pitt-Chi-- Underdogs won six of last eight BWelke games.
-- Hst-Mil-- Eight of last nine Bell games stayed under.
-- StL-Col-- Favorites won last 10 games with Demuth behind plate.
-- Az-LA-- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Cuzzi games.
-- NY-SF-- Favorites won last eight games with Scott behind dish.

-- Blt-NY-- Six of last eight Porter games went over the total.
-- Det-Bos-- Six of last eight Layne games tayed under total.
-- LA-Tex-- Seven of last nine Hoye games went over the total.
-- Cle-KC-- Last three Everitt games went over the total.
-- Chi-Min-- Last six Culbreth games stayed under the total.
-- TB-A's-- Eight of last ten Conroy games went over total.
-- Tor-Sea-- Over is 8-4-2 in last fourteen Randazzo games.

**Udog** · 08-01-2012, 08:44 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 1

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Yankees's last 15 games
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home

1:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
Chi White Sox are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi White Sox's last 14 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Minnesota's last 14 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

2:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Houston's last 17 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston

2:20 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Pittsburgh's last 19 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chi Cubs's last 19 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

3:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. LA DODGERS
Arizona is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games at home

3:35 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

7:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 11 games
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
Miami is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. BOSTON
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Detroit

8:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 13 of LA Angels's last 18 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Texas is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels

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

8:40 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of St. Louis's last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Colorado's last 22 games
Colorado is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

10:10 PM
TORONTO vs. SEATTLE
Toronto is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 12 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 13 games
Seattle is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toronto

10:15 PM
NY METS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco
NY Mets are 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games

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**Udog** · 08-01-2012, 08:44 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 1

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Wednesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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STREAKING

Ben Sheets, Atlanta Braves (3-0, 0.50 ERA)

Sheets allowed one run on six hits and struck out four over six innings of a 6-1 win over the Phillies on Friday night. The 34-year-old is now 3-0 with a miniscule 0.50 ERA in three starts since the Braves signed him in early in July. His next start is at home against Miami.

Carlos Villanueva, Toronto Blue Jays (6-0, 2.92 ERA)

Villanueva squandered two runs on four hits and struck out three over five innings as he ran his record to 6-0 in an 8-3 win over the Tigers on Friday night. The righty has been a saving grace to the depleted Jays’ rotation and carries a respectable 2.92 ERA into his next start in Seattle.

SLUMPING

Yu Darvish, Texas Rangers (11-7, 4.05 ERA)

Darvish was knocked around for six runs (five earned) on eight hits over 6 1/3 innings of a 9-5 loss to the White Sox on Friday. The All-Star has taken the loss in three of his last four starts and surrendered 14 earned runs in his last three outings. He takes the hill at home against the Angels next time out.

Travis Wood, Chicago Cubs (4-6, 4.98 ERA)

Wood was shelled again Friday, allowing eight runs over five innings to the Cardinals. The lefty has been wretched in his last three outings, yielding 22 earned runs in just 15 2/3 innings to push his ERA to 7.36 in July. He draws the Pirates in his next start.

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**Udog** · 08-01-2012, 08:48 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 1

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Capping the calendar: August's best and worst pitchers
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With the MLB trade deadline now in the rear view mirror, the month of August sets the table for the stretch run of the baseball season. Which pitchers can we count on to satisfy our tastes and which ones figure to turn our stomach? Take a look below.

Listed below are pitchers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team starts over the last three seasons during the month of August. On the flip side, we’ve also listed pitchers that struggle in August team starts, winning 33 percent or less of their efforts. To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts with at least one start each August over the last three years.

AUGUST'S BEST PITCHERS

Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners • 12-6

After lacking a lively fastball in the first part of the season, Hernandez has returned to “King” status in lowering his earned runs average almost a full run since June 12. Though Seattle has given up on the season, the King has clearly not.

Hiroki Kuroda, New York Yankees • 10-5

The Yankees wanted a dependable starter when they went after Kuroda and after four months the right-hander is right on career norms in ERA, WHIP and ground ball/fly ball ratios. Playing with a lineup that can score runs has helped Kuroda’s win percentage and he’s been tough on right-hand hitters who are batting just .213 against him.

Roy Oswalt, Texas Rangers • 10-5

Oswalt has again been experiencing tightness in his lower back, causing him to miss a start at the end of July. To date, he’s not been much help to the depleted Texas starting staff and you have to wonder if he’s going have similar previous results as he’s had this month in the past.

Rick Porcello, Detroit Tigers • 12-6

The Detroit righty is not fooling many hitters this season, with teams batting a crisp .309 against his efforts. On days when Porcello is on top of his game, he still permits a lot of hits but works out of trouble. Otherwise, when the opposing batting order flips a third time, the New Jersey native gives up hits in bunches.

C.C. Sabathia, New York Yankees • 14-4

The Yankees ace has gotten into a nice groove (except against the Red Sox) and he’ll look to continue his expert pitching into August. Manager Joe Girardi monitored Sabathia’s pitch counts after he came off the DL, but his groin issue has not been a conundrum and he should be ready for another high quality month.

Ervin Santana, Los Angeles Angels • 13-4

Maybe this month will change the Angels pitcher’s luck, as Santana has been ineffective all season – especially of late. The L.A. righty has always allowed a large volume of home runs, but he’s almost at a career-high with two months to go. If Santana is going to pitch as well as in the past, he will need to improve in two areas immediately. Entering his Monday, July 30 start, with runners in scoring position, his ERA was 19.08 (not a misprint) and with two outs, he’s conceded 35 runs in 33 innings.

James Shields, Tampa Bay Rays • 12-6

Have last year’s career-high 249 innings taken their toll on Shields? It seems like it with an ERA 1.70 higher to date compared to last year and opposing batters swatting at .281 versus .218 in 2011. Shields will have to elevate his game if Tampa Bay is going to make the postseason.

Randy Wolf, Milwaukee Brewers • 13-6

The good news is the Milwaukee left-hander has dropped his ERA a half a run in his last five starts. The bad news is Wolf’s earned run average sits at 5.45 for the year. Wolf needs more sink on his tosses as right-handed batters are at a robust .322 average against him.

AUGUST'S WORST PITCHERS

Chad Billingsley, Los Angeles Dodgers • 5-10

Billingsley has failed live up to the promise he showed in his rookie season of 2006. Since 2009, the Dodgers' hurler has been essentially a .500 pitcher and seldom consistent. If his club is going to catch San Francisco, Billingsley cannot have the type of record he’s shown in the eighth month of the year in the past.

Nick Blackburn, Minnesota Twins • 4-8

Come on, seriously, what is Nick Blackburn even doing pitching in the major leagues? In his previous 10 starts, his ERA is… drum roll please… an 8.83 car-wreck. For left-handed swingers, their batting practice pitcher is harder to hit, as they rip Blackburn all around the yard at a .379 pace.

A. J. Burnett, Pittsburgh Pirates • 4-12

If there is one slinger that could break type for having horrible history this month, it is Burnett. Having arguably the best season of his career, the Pittsburgh chucker is 10-for-10 in starts at PNC Park with a 2.00 ERA and a puny WHIP of 1.05. His secret has been inducing ground ball outs, averaging 13 per nine innings.

Aaron Cook, Boston Red Sox • 2-8

Boston has been so desperate to fill out their rotation; they have been forced to use Cook. To his credit, the former Rockies right-hander does throw strikes, with just four walks in 40 innings. Nonetheless, Cook will not be confused with Aroldis Chapman, with a mere four strikeouts in the same span of time. Twice thru the lineup is about all you can expect from Cook to retire many batters.

Freddy Garcia, New York Yankees • 3-7

After really struggling out of the gate, Garcia has been a reliable option for the Yankees with a 3.32 ERA in his past 10 outings (five starts). His failures this month could be traced to wearing down at his age from a long season. Garcia might not this year since he only has nine starts for the year and could be fresher. Time will tell.

Paul Maholm, Atlanta Braves • 3-13

In his career, Maholm has played on several pitiful Pittsburgh clubs, which in part speaks to his woes in August. The Cubs were about the same as those Pirates clubs, yet Maholm could have the first winning season of his career, having not lost since June 23, and sporting a sparkling 2.39 ERA in his last 10 outings. Can a move to Atlanta keep his confidence up to change his prior fortunes?

Kevin Millwood, Seattle Mariners • 4-11

Having a 37-year-old Millwood as one of your main cogs of the rotation tells you how pitching-thin Seattle is. His numbers are better than they were in Baltimore two years ago, nevertheless, Millwood has only four wins and the outlook is like a gloomy Seattle day.

Ross Ohlendorf, San Diego Padres • 4-8

In spite of a 5.05 ERA this campaign, Ohlendorf has a 3-1 record. With opponents hitting .287 against his tosses, the Padres hurler’s winning record in unlikely to last too much longer.

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**Udog** · 08-01-2012, 11:56 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 1

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What bettors need to know: Marlins at Braves
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GAME: Miami Marlins (47-56) at Atlanta Braves (59-44)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 01 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: 185, -198 TOTAL: 7.5

Atlanta and Miami moved in opposite directions in the hours leading up to Tuesday’s trade deadline. The streaking Braves acquired help for their starting rotation and bench, while the sinking Marlins traded away more pieces of a team that is nine games below .500. Atlanta won its seventh in a row Tuesday while handing Miami its 10th loss in its past 13 contests. The Braves have won the first two games of the series and are a season-best 15 games above .500.

Miami gives left-hander Wade LeBlanc his first start of the season in the third game of the four-game series. LeBlanc replaces disappointing starter Carlos Zambrano, who has been sent to the bullpen. The Braves counter with Ben Sheets, who has provided three stellar starts in his return to the big leagues.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Florida (Miami), SportSouth (Atlanta).

PITCHING MATCHUP: Miami LH Wade LeBlanc (1-1, 1.15 ERA) vs. Atlanta RH Ben Sheets (3-0, 0.50).

LeBlanc started 16 games for Triple-A New Orleans this season, going 5-5 with a 3.74 ERA. He made 52 starts for San Diego from 2008-2011. LeBlanc’s longest relief stint is a three-inning effort July 7 at St. Louis. He tossed one inning of hitless relief in his last appearance Sunday against the Padres.

Sheets allowed his first run in his last start, but didn't surrender another while limiting Phillies to six hits in six innings. Sheets, who missed all of 2009 and 2011 with injuries, has struck out 15 hitters in 18 innings with just five walks.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta P Paul Maholm, acquired along with OF Reed Johnson from the Cubs early Tuesday morning, will start Saturday against Houston. Atlanta manager Fredi Gonzalez said Tuesday afternoon Johnson may start for either Jason Heyward or Michael Bourn on Wednesday.

2. Miami shipped P Edward Mujica and former starting 1B Gaby Sanchez out in separate deals on Tuesday.

3. Atlanta P Tommy Hanson, who has struggled with his control recently, was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained lower back. Kris Medlen, who started Tuesday’s game, will take Hanson’s place in the rotation.

BETTING TRENDS

- The Marlins are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- The Braves are 7-0 in their last seven games as a favorite.
- Atlanta is 11-1 in its last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
- The under is 7-1-1 in Florida’s last nine games as a road underdog.

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**StarDust Bum** · 08-01-2012, 12:12 PM

Around the Horn - Wednesday

July 31, 2012

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Houston at Milwaukee - 2:10 PM EST (Game 3/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Lyles (2-7, 5.54 ERA) 35-70 0-8 L8 away during day
Fiers (4-4, 1.77 ERA) 46-53 8-3 L11 home Game 3's

-- Brewers beat Astros, 8-7 on Monday
-- Brewers beat Astros, 10-1 on Tuesday

Pittsburgh at Chicago - 2:20 PM EST (Game 3/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Karstens (3-2, 3.88 ERA) 59-44 OVER 6-2-1 L9 away Game 3's
Wood (4-6, 4.98 ERA) 43-59 9-1 L10 home during day

-- Cubs beat Pirates, 14-4 on Monday
-- Pirates beat Cubs, 5-0 on Tuesday

Arizona at Los Angeles - 3:10 PM EST (Game 3/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Corbin (2-4, 4.15 ERA) 53-51 0-6 L6 away during day
Fife (0-0, 1.46 ERA) 56-49 10-5 home Game 3's

-- Diamondbacks beat Dodgers, 7-2 on Monday
-- Diamondbacks beat Dodgers, 8-2 on Tuesday

Philadelphia at Washington - 7:05 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Worley (5-6, 3.88 ERA) 46-57 OVER 7-1 away on Wednesdays
Jackson (6-6, 3.52 ERA) 61-41 12-4 home Game 2's

-- Phillies beat Nationals, 8-0 on Tuesday

Miami at Atlanta - 7:10 PM EST (Game 3/4)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
LeBlanc (1-1, 1.15 ERA) 47-56 1-5 L6 Game 3's
Sheets (3-0, 0.50 ERA) 59-44 4-1 L5 home vs LHP

-- Braves beat Marlins, 8-2 on Monday
-- Braves beat Marlins, 7-1 on Tuesday

San Diego at Cincinnati - 7:10 PM EST (Game 3/4)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Wells (2-3, 3.82 ERA) 44-61 6-2 L8 Game 3's
Arroyo (6-6, 3.76 ERA) 62-41 3-5 L8 home Game 3's

-- Padres beat Reds, 11-5 on Monday
-- Reds beat Padres, 7-6 on Tuesday

St. Louis at Colorado - 8:40 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Westbrook (9-8, 3.61 ) 55-48 12-4 on Wednesdays
Pomeranz (1-6, 4.99 ERA) 37-64 1-13 L14 home Game 2's

-- Cardinals beat Rockies, 11-6 on Tuesday

N.Y. Mets at San Francisco - 10:15 PM EST (Game 3/4)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Niese (7-5, 3.86 ERA) 50-54 7-3 L10 away Game 3's
Cain (10-3, 2.80 ERA) 56-47 11-5 home vs LHP

-- Mets beat Giants, 8-7 on Monday
-- Giants beat Mets, 4-1 on Tuesday

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees - 1:05 PM EST (Game 3/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Britton (1-0, 5.74 ERA) 55-49 11-4 away during day
Hughes (10-8, 4.08 ERA) 60-43 UNDER 12-4 home during day

-- Orioles beat Yankees, 5-4 on Monday
-- Orioles beat Yankees, 11-5 on Tuesday

Chicago at Minnesota - 1:10 PM EST (Game 3/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Peavy (8-7, 3.15 ERA) 56-47 UNDER 1-10-1 L12 away during day
Diamond (9-4, 2.88 ERA) 44-59 4-10 home Game 3's

-- Twins beat White Sox, 7-6 on Monday
-- White Sox beat Twins, 4-3 on Tuesday

Tampa Bay at Oakland - 3:35 PM EST (Game 3/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Cobb (4-8, 4.93 ERA) 54-50 6-3 L9 away during day
Parker (7-4, 3.38 ERA) 56-47 10-4 home Game 3's

-- Athletics beat Rays, 4-3 on Monday
-- Rays beat Athletics, 8-0 on Tuesday

Detroit at Boston - 7:05 PM EST (Game 3/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Porcello (7-6, 4.56 ERA) 54-50 UNDER 11-4-1 away Game 3's
Cook (2-4, 4.50 ERA) 53-51 6-3 L9 on Wednesdays

-- Red Sox beat Tigers, 7-3 on Monday
-- Red Sox beat Tigers, 4-1 on Tuesday

Los Angeles at Texas - 8:05 PM EST (Game 3/4)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Richards (3-2, 3.91 ERA) 57-47 8-4 L12 on Wednesdays
Darvish (11-7, 4.05 ERA) 59-43 9-2 L11 home Game 3's

-- Angels beat Rangers, 15-8 on Monday
-- Angels beat Rangers, 6-2 on Tuesday

Cleveland at Kansas City - 8:10 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
McAllister (4-2, 3.18 ERA) 50-53 0-8 L8 away Game 2's
Mendoza (4-7, 4.47 ERA) 42-60 UNDER 5-2 L7 on Wednesdays

-- Royals beat Indians, 8-3 on Tuesday

Toronto at Seattle - 10:10 PM EST (Game 3/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Villanueva (6-0, 2.92 ERA) 51-52 UNDER 8-1-1 L10 away vs RHP
Beavan (6-6, 5.20 ERA) 49-57 UNDER 6-0-1 L7 home Game 3's

-- Mariners beat Blue Jays, 4-1 on Monday
-- Mariners beat Blue Jays, 7-2 on Tuesday

**Udog** · 08-01-2012, 01:52 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, August 1

National League

Houston at Milwaukee, 2:10 ET
Lyles: Houston 7-35 SU as an underdog of +150 or higher
Fiers: Milwaukee 43-8 SU as a favorite of -200 or higher

Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Karstens: Pittsburgh 15-6 SU off 5+ road games
Wood: Cubs 31-62 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games

Arizona at LA Dodgers, 3:10 ET
Corbin: Arizona 15-3 SU after scoring 8+ runs
Fife: Dodgers 13-21 SU at home off BB losses

Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 ET
Worley: Philadelphia 8-16 SU off 3+ division games
Jackson: Washington 35-20 SU as a favorite of -150 or less

Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
LeBlanc: Miami 12-27 SU as an underdog
Sheets: Atlanta 17-6 SU off a win by 4+ runs

San Diego at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Wells: San Diego 15-30 SU after the bullpen allowed 0 runs
Arroyo: Cincinnati 19-7 SU in the second half of the season

St. Louis at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Westbrook: St. Louis 16-5 SU away off a combined score of 15+ runs
Pomeranz: Colorado 8-24 SU as a home underdog

NY Mets at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Niese: Mets 7-18 SU in the second half of the season
Cain: San Francisco 26-9 SU as a home favorite

American League

Baltimore at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET MLB
Britton: 10-0 TSR pitching off BB team wins
Hughes: Yankees 0-6 SU off a division loss as a favorite of -150 or higher

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 1:10 ET MLB
Peavy: 20-6 Over away on Wednesdays
Diamond: Minnesota 0-10 SU at home after having 0 extra-base hits

Tampa Bay at Oakland, 3:35 ET
Cobb: Tampa Bay 19-8 Over away after allowing 1 or 0 runs
Parker: Oakland 19-5 SU in the second half of the season

Detroit at Boston, 7:10 ET ESPN
Porcello: 17-9 TSR in road games
Cook: 5-14 TSR at home pitching off 3+ team wins

LA Angels at Texas, 8:05 ET
Richards: Angels 15-21 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
Darvish: Texas 23-4 SU at home off BB losses

Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
McAllister: Cleveland 20-13 SU away after losing 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
Mendoza: Kansas City 12-20 SU at home vs. right-handed starters

Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Villanueva: Toronto 14-28 SU off BB road games
Beavan: 8-1 TSR pitching off a team win

**Udog** · 08-01-2012, 04:41 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 1

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PHILADELPHIA (47 - 57) at WASHINGTON (61 - 42) - 7:05 PM
VANCE WORLEY (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-57 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-25 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-54 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-36 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-36 (-22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 40-25 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-28 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 61-41 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 59-42 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 61-51 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 58-41 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-5 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-12 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 89-58 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 68-35 (+26.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
JACKSON is 6-13 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 15-23 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-3 (+1.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

VANCE WORLEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WORLEY is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
JACKSON is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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MIAMI (47 - 57) at ATLANTA (60 - 44) - 7:10 PM
WADE LEBLANC (L) vs. BEN SHEETS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 47-56 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 7-20 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 46-54 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 30-37 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 29-42 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 23-32 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 21-35 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 38-21 (+15.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 11-1 (+10.4 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 59-44 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 57-43 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 41-29 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 311-342 (+42.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SHEETS is 28-40 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-2 (+6.8 Units) against MIAMI this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

WADE LEBLANC vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LEBLANC is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BEN SHEETS vs. MIAMI since 1997
SHEETS is 3-4 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 0.978.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

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SAN DIEGO (44 - 62) at CINCINNATI (63 - 41) - 7:10 PM
KIP WELLS (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 68-108 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-67 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 62-41 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 62-41 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 43-29 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 137-89 (+23.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 15-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN DIEGO is 44-46 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 38-28 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 69-73 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-2 (+1.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

KIP WELLS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WELLS is 2-11 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.754.
His team's record is 4-16 (-13.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-7. (+2.6 units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
ARROYO is 5-7 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.381.
His team's record is 6-8 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.6 units)

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ST LOUIS (56 - 48) at COLORADO (37 - 65) - 8:40 PM
JAKE WESTBROOK (R) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 135-115 (-29.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 51-56 (-34.9 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.
ST LOUIS is 111-80 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 37-64 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 1-10 (-8.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
COLORADO is 20-33 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 37-64 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 130-158 (-44.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-44 (-11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 11-21 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 45-74 (-25.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 13-35 (-20.2 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-1 (+2.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. COLORADO since 1997
WESTBROOK is 3-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.29 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (50 - 55) at SAN FRANCISCO (57 - 47) - 10:15 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 32-62 (-24.7 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 181-88 (+40.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 165-124 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-10 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 20-13 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
NY METS are 67-66 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 63-64 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 93-94 (+7.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-18 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-2 (+1.4 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

JON NIESE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
NIESE is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

MATT CAIN vs. NY METS since 1997
CAIN is 5-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.61 and a WHIP of 1.238.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.2 units)

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DETROIT (54 - 51) at BOSTON (54 - 51) - 7:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. AARON COOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 54-50 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 50-47 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 25-33 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 35-19 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORCELLO is 33-20 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 17-9 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 32-19 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 145-123 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 74-64 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-46 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 31-38 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 17-21 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COOK is 19-33 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
COOK is 5-14 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-4 (+1.3 Units) against DETROIT this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.9 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. BOSTON since 1997
PORCELLO is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 2.041.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

AARON COOK vs. DETROIT since 1997
COOK is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (58 - 47) at TEXAS (59 - 44) - 8:05 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 69-72 (-20.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 121-76 (+19.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 72-40 (+22.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 649-637 (+64.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 538-524 (+66.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 636-624 (+44.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TEXAS is 17-19 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 7-4 (+4.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. TEXAS since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

YU DARVISH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
DARVISH is 2-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.179.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (50 - 54) at KANSAS CITY (43 - 60) - 8:10 PM
ZACH MCALLISTER (R) vs. LUIS MENDOZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 35-28 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 40-31 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 71-66 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-30 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 239-353 (-102.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 4-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 40-58 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-20 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 5-5 (+0.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.0 Units)

ZACH MCALLISTER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

LUIS MENDOZA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MENDOZA is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.00 and a WHIP of 2.111.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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TORONTO (51 - 53) at SEATTLE (50 - 57) - 10:10 PM
CARLOS VILLANUEVA (R) vs. BLAKE BEAVAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BEAVAN is 8-1 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 170-152 (+18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 21-8 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANUEVA is 10-3 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 178-253 (-59.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 89-87 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
SEATTLE is 68-95 (-32.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 289-278 (-80.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 (+1.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CARLOS VILLANUEVA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

BLAKE BEAVAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
BEAVAN is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.406.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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