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**Udog** · 08-07-2012, 08:42 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Cleveland Browns named rookie Brandon Weeden their starting QB for the season opener; he's a rookie, but a 28-year old rookie.

-- For some reason, Justin Verlander was allowed to throw 132 pitches Monday, despite having a 5-run lead from sixth inning on. He won 7-2.

-- Braves have now won seven in a row against Philly, which had its first non-sellout since July of 2009. Bandwagon is slowly emptying.

-- UCLA dismissed leading shot blocker Anthony Stover for "academic reasons". Translation: He wasn't playing as well as they wanted him to.

-- Astros drew 13,843 for their game with Washington, smallest crowd in Minute Maid Park history........Pirates drew 24,213 fans for a Monday game with Arizona. Its good to be a contender.

-- Red Sox had eight doubles and beat Yu Darvish 9-2. Somehow, not sure Mr Darvish is worth all the money Texas spent to get him.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........

13) Over last 13 years, Super Bowl loser is 0-13 against the spread (2-11 SU) in its season opener the next year.

Not that there is a hangover involved or anything. Nope, not at all.

12) Last 12 Super Bowl champs won their season opener the next year (9-1-2 vs spread); last defending champ to start the next season 0-1 were the post-Elway Broncos in 1999.

11) I don’t post information on preseason football because I don’t think you should be betting on it. There are trends for any set of events, but just because they happen doesn’t mean there’s a valid connection between past and future events.

That said, a guy I know bets over on almost every nationally televised preseason game, figuring they’re trying harder to put on a good show.

10) One of highlights of this summer was coming home the other night to find my father watching the old Patrick Swayze movie Road House; he loved it at the end when Ben Gazzara gets blown away by the people he had been terrorizing. Excellent.

9) Sounds like Kevin Kolb got banged up pretty good in Canton Sunday night; makes you wonder if he’s ever going to be able to withstand the beating an NFL takes over the course of a 16-game season.

Not a good sign for the Redbirds that they couldn’t keep Kolb from getting crushed in four plays.

8) Mark Cuban is in a new Mountain Dew commercial; when Mavericks traded for Caron Butler in February of ‘10, they had to wean him off drinking a dozen Mountain Dews before every game. Really, they did.

Seriously, Mountain Dew is addictive.

7) Roy Oswalt said “I’ve had enough”, and refused to pitch a third inning of relief for the Rangers Sunday. In a close game.

Word is he wants to start, but Texas prefers him coming out of the bullpen. Curious to see how Nolan Ryan handles this one.

6) Still bugs me that scientists in the Czech Republic randomly decided that Pluto is no longer a planet. Why did I waste time studying that stuff in school if some geeks in lab coats can just erase stuff from science books?

5) Why are all these ballclubs hiring analystics experts who went to Ivy League schools? Of the five smartest people I know, none went to an Ivy League school, and two of the five went to state schools. Its almost like a status thing to hire some Ivy Leaguer/former Wall Street guy to run your numbers for you. Its football-basketball-baseball; how complex can it really be?

4) ESPN mixed up its college football announce teams pretty good for this year. Best new announce team will be Sean McDonough/Chris Spielman. Will miss Bob Davie doing games; wish him well at New Mexico.

3) What are Seahawks doing? They have a 3-way QB race going on and into that mix they throw 38-year old Terrell Owens. This should end well.

2) USA led Argentina 60-59 after a wild first half, then exploded for 42 points in the third quarter and pulled away for a 126-97 win. Americans made 20-39 from the arc; when they do that, they ain't losing.

1) At the start of the movie Moneyball, they show the horrendous night when the Bronx Bombers beat the A’s in Game 5 of the 2001 playoffs; Bronx had a payroll that year of $111,161,143, Oakland $33,404,750.

This season, according to the terrific website baseballprospectus.com, Bronx has a payroll of $209,502,900, the A’s $53,475,000.

Its conceivable these teams could meet again in the postseason. If they do, someone better get Brad Pitt’s agent on speed dial.

**Udog** · 08-07-2012, 08:43 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Texas at Boston
The Rangers look to take advantage of a Boston team that is 1-10 in Jon Lester's last 11 home starts against a team with a winning record. Texas is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Texas (-105). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7

Game 901-902: Atlanta at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Minor) 15.376; Philadelphia (Hamels) 16.115
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-135); Over

Game 903-904: Arizona at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Corbin) 16.363; Pittsburgh (Karstens) 15.616
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+105); Under

Game 905-906: Miami at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (LeBlanc) 14.234; NY Mets (Niese) 14.996
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 7
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-155); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-155); Under

Game 907-908: Washington at Houston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Detwiler) 15.291; Houston (Lyles) 13.555
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-180); Under

Game 909-910: Cincinnati at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 16.203; Milwaukee (Fiers) 15.136
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-110); Over

Game 911-912: San Francisco at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 14.910; St. Louis (Lynn) 17.229
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-180); Under

Game 913-914: Chicago Cubs at San Diego (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Raley) 15.084; San Diego (Ohlendorf) 14.304
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 6
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 915-916: Colorado at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (White) 13.520; LA Dodgers (Harang) 14.614
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-170); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-170); Under

Game 917-918: Seattle at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Beavan) 15.371; Baltimore (Britton) 16.237
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+105); Under

Game 919-920: Minnesota at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Deduno) 13.670; Cleveland (Kluber) 13.921
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-115); Over

Game 921-922: NY Yankees at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Hughes) 16.556; Detroit (Porcello) 15.481
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Detroit (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-110); Over

Game 923-924: Toronto at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Happ) 15.515; Tampa Bay (Shields) 15.859
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-170); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-170); Under

Game 925-926: Texas at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Dempster) 15.420; Boston (Lester) 14.724
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-105); Under

Game 927-928: Kansas City at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Chen) 14.389; White Sox (Peavy) 15.709
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-200); Under

Game 929-930: LA Angels at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Wilson) 14.683; Oakland (Colon) 15.485
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 6
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+115); Under

**Udog** · 08-07-2012, 08:43 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 7

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Atlanta

7:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. BALTIMORE
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games on the road
Baltimore is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle

7:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. DETROIT
NY Yankees are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
NY Yankees are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home

7:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

7:10 PM
TEXAS vs. BOSTON
Texas is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. NY METS
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Mets's last 13 games at home

8:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. HOUSTON
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Houston is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games

8:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
Cincinnati is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Cincinnati's last 23 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games

8:15 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 12 of San Francisco's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing San Diego
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 9 games

10:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

10:10 PM
COLORADO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado

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**Udog** · 08-07-2012, 08:44 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 7

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Tuesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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STREAKING

Samuel Deduno, Minnesota Twins (3-0, 2.48 ERA)

Deduno threw six scoreless innings at Boston on Thursday to record his third win of the campaign. The righty has had stellar results in each of his last three starts, going 3-0 with a 0.94 ERA. The only alarming stat is his 19:20 K:BB ratio in 29 innings this season. He takes the hill in Cleveland in his next start.

Mike Fiers, Milwaukee Brewers (5-4, 1.88 ERA)

Fiers struck out six and gave up two runs on eight hits over six innings to earn his fifth win of the season in Wednesday's win over Houston. Fiers has now gone eight consecutive starts while allowing two or fewer runs. He’s also averaging just over a strikeout per inning in 72 frames this campaign. He toes the rubber at home against the Reds in his next outing.

SLUMPING

Barry Zito, San Francisco Giants (8-8, 4.27 ERA)

Zito was torched by the Mets during Thursday afternoon's 9-1 blowout loss. He tossed just 4 1/3 innings, allowing seven runs on six hits. The veteran lefty has seen his ERA balloon to 4.27 from 3.75 in his last three starts. He hurls on the road at Busch Stadium against the streaking Cardinals next time out.

Zach Britton, Baltimore Orioles (1-1, 8.35 ERA)

Britton was lit up for seven runs in 2 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Yankees. The lefty has had one good start in four turns since being activated from the disabled list shortly after the All-Star break. Brian Matusz and Jake Arrieta are lurking in Triple-A, and could be recalled to take Britton's spot if he falters in his next start against the Mariners.

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**Udog** · 08-07-2012, 10:08 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, August 7

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ATLANTA (63 - 46) at PHILADELPHIA (49 - 60) - 7:05 PM
MIKE MINOR (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 71-38 (+26.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 63-46 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 11-4 (+10.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
ATLANTA is 31-20 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 61-45 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 23-11 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 40-23 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 15-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 49-60 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-31 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-27 (-19.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 49-57 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-20 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-22 (-13.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-35 (-19.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-39 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HAMELS is 46-44 (-21.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 25-29 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-2 (+6.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

MIKE MINOR vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MINOR is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.162.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAMELS is 11-7 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.228.
His team's record is 14-11 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-11. (-1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (55 - 54) at PITTSBURGH (62 - 46) - 7:05 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. JEFF KARSTENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 61-46 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 23-11 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 11-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 34-16 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 62-48 (+21.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 61-46 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-33 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-33 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-27 (+8.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 309-324 (+44.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ARIZONA is 152-126 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 152-126 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 111-89 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 106-82 (+24.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-45 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 (+3.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

PAT CORBIN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

JEFF KARSTENS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KARSTENS is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.17 and a WHIP of 0.739.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

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MIAMI (49 - 60) at NY METS (53 - 56) - 7:10 PM
WADE LEBLANC (L) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 49-60 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 13-22 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MIAMI is 9-24 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 48-58 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 32-39 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 25-34 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 101-98 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
MIAMI is 73-71 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
MIAMI is 76-54 (+21.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 60-73 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 262-264 (-69.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 60-73 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 29-41 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 4-2 (+2.7 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

WADE LEBLANC vs. NY METS since 1997
LEBLANC is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.589.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JON NIESE vs. MIAMI since 1997
NIESE is 1-4 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.47 and a WHIP of 1.252.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.8 units)

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WASHINGTON (66 - 43) at HOUSTON (36 - 74) - 8:05 PM
ROSS DETWILER (L) vs. JORDAN LYLES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 23-14 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 66-43 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 61-43 (+23.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 34-21 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-21 (+12.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 63-43 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-27 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 45-30 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 40-25 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 36-73 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 38-77 (-32.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 36-73 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 25-51 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-50 (-21.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 43-90 (-30.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LYLES is 5-24 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LYLES is 5-24 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LYLES is 3-17 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 (+2.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

ROSS DETWILER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DETWILER is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

JORDAN LYLES vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LYLES is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 0.720.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (66 - 43) at MILWAUKEE (49 - 59) - 8:10 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 93-52 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 49-23 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 66-43 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 596-674 (+54.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 119-84 (+23.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 66-43 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 393-435 (+41.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 46-31 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 71-52 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 139-90 (+24.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 17-5 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CUETO is 32-14 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 32-13 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 17-5 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 49-59 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-59 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-45 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-27 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-33 (-15.1 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 7-3 (+4.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CUETO is 3-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.49 and a WHIP of 1.284.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.6 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
FIERS is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (59 - 50) at ST LOUIS (60 - 49) - 8:15 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 14-21 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-39 (-8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 116-81 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 35-22 (+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.
SAN FRANCISCO is 167-126 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-10 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 13-17 (-18.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 12-21 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

BARRY ZITO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ZITO is 1-6 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.814.
His team's record is 1-7 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.2 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LYNN is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 8.44 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (43 - 64) at SAN DIEGO (47 - 64) - 10:05 PM
BROOKS RALEY (L) vs. ROSS OHLENDORF (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

BROOKS RALEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
OHLENDORF is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.233.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

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COLORADO (39 - 68) at LA DODGERS (59 - 51) - 10:10 PM
ALEX WHITE (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 39-68 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 84-129 (-39.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 45-69 (-31.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 39-68 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 132-161 (-43.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-47 (-13.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 12-25 (-13.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 47-78 (-25.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 15-39 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HARANG is 16-9 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 27-31 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-5 (+0.7 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

ALEX WHITE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WHITE is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.55 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.4 units)

AARON HARANG vs. COLORADO since 1997
HARANG is 6-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.256.
His team's record is 7-6 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-5. (+2.2 units)

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SEATTLE (51 - 60) at BALTIMORE (58 - 51) - 7:05 PM
BLAKE BEAVAN (R) vs. ZACH BRITTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 180-256 (-59.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 15-32 (-15.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 43-86 (-36.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 99-155 (-45.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 58-51 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-21 (+7.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 53-44 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-39 (+8.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 33-24 (+15.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 107-107 (-39.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

BLAKE BEAVAN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACH BRITTON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BRITTON is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (48 - 61) at CLEVELAND (50 - 59) - 7:05 PM
SAM DEDUNO (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 74-119 (-29.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 98-86 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 40-35 (+5.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 20-20 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 0-8 (-8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-3 (+3.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

SAM DEDUNO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DEDUNO is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (63 - 45) at DETROIT (59 - 50) - 7:05 PM
PHIL HUGHES (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 96-87 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HUGHES is 0-9 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 37-19 (+17.8 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 34-20 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 33-19 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 28-16 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 29-33 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 28-30 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-3 (+1.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. DETROIT since 1997
HUGHES is 4-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PORCELLO is 2-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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TORONTO (53 - 55) at TAMPA BAY (56 - 52) - 7:10 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 29-37 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HAPP is 4-18 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 88-37 (+28.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 459-551 (+24.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
SHIELDS is 22-5 (+13.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 28-16 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-2 (+4.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HAPP is 0-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. TORONTO since 1997
SHIELDS is 9-5 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.54 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 13-6 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-8. (+2.7 units)

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TEXAS (63 - 45) at BOSTON (55 - 55) - 7:10 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 73-41 (+22.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DEMPSTER is 19-11 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 55-55 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 55-55 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 29-32 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 32-35 (-21.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-50 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 100-89 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-41 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 18-22 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LESTER is 8-14 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 3-10 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 8-13 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 6-10 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 3-9 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 3-8 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-2 (+1.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. BOSTON since 1997
DEMPSTER is 2-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.437.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

JON LESTER vs. TEXAS since 1997
LESTER is 3-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.47 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)

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KANSAS CITY (45 - 63) at CHI WHITE SOX (60 - 48) - 8:10 PM
BRUCE CHEN (L) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 60-48 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-7 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 12-2 (+9.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-48 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-24 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHEN is 13-6 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 10-3 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 50-36 (+18.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 66-68 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 30-37 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-3 (+0.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

BRUCE CHEN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CHEN is 3-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.144.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.6 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PEAVY is 4-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.92 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-7. (-4.9 units)

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LA ANGELS (59 - 51) at OAKLAND (58 - 51) - 10:05 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 28-30 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 58-51 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 31-25 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 247-185 (+57.9 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 54-49 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 40-31 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 32-24 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 651-641 (+62.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 540-528 (+64.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 638-628 (+41.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
COLON is 101-83 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-5 (+2.9 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
9 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+7.9 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WILSON is 5-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 7-3 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
COLON is 9-6 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 12-8 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.6 units)

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**Udog** · 08-07-2012, 12:41 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, August 7

National League

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Minor: Atlanta 19-7 SU off a win by 4+ runs
Hamels: Philadelphia 13-22 SU vs. left-handed starters

Arizona at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Corbin: Arizona 11-2 Under away playing with double-revenge
Karstens: Pittsburgh 11-2 SU as a home favorite of -125 or less

Miami at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
LeBlanc: Miami 5-17 SU after losing 4 of their last 5 games
Niese: Mets 30-9 Over vs. left-handed starters

Washington at Houston, 8:05 ET
Detwiler: Washington 14-4 SU with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
Lyles: 3-17 TSR pitching off a team loss

Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:10 ET
Cueto: 14-3 TSR as a favorite
Fiers: Milwaukee 10-25 SU as an underdog

San Francisco at St. Louis, 8:15 ET
Zito: San Francisco 12-3 Over away in the second half of the season
Lynn: 13-3 TSR with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs

Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Raley: Cubs 1-7 SU off a shutout loss
Ohlendorf: San Diego 7-2 SU off a combined score of 2 runs or less

Colorado at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
White: Colorado 2-15 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
Harang: 16-9 TSR pitching off a team loss

American League

Seattle at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Beavan: Seattle 8-29 SU away vs. NL East opponents
Britton: 10-1 TSR pitching off BB team wins

Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Deduno: Minnesota 26-13 SU off a win by 6+ runs
Kluber: Cleveland 5-14 SU off a loss by 6+ runs

NY Yankees at Detroit, 7:05 ET MLB
Hughes: Yankees 37-21 Under as a road favorite of -150 or less
Porcello: 13-3 TSR pitching off BB team wins

Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Happ: Toronto 16-31 SU off BB road games
Shields: 22-5 TSR as a home favorite of -150 to -175

Texas at Boston, 7:10 ET MLB
Dempster: 19-11 TSR pitching off a team loss
Lester: 3-10 TSR as a home favorite

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Chen: Kansas City 18-8 Under as an underdog of +150 or higher
Peavy: White Sox 12-2 SU at home with a total of 9 to 9.5 runs

LA Angels at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Wilson: 21-5 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175
Colon: Oakland 25-9 Under vs. division opponents

**kbsooner21** · 08-07-2012, 12:45 PM

Thanks for all you do Udog! I don't say it enough! Always enjoy reading this thread each and every day!

**Udog** · 08-07-2012, 12:57 PM

NP, kb! Is the fire threatening your area?

**kbsooner21** · 08-07-2012, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by Udog View Post

NP, kb! Is the fire threatening your area?

Thank goodness no, but man we need some rain bad all across the state!

**Udog** · 08-07-2012, 01:03 PM

It kinda drizzled all night long on Sunday here. We could sure use a few more of those nights!

**jt4545** · 08-07-2012, 02:36 PM

Thanks udog "you"

**Udog** · 08-07-2012, 05:49 PM

You're welcome, jt! Here's one last item.......

**Udog** · 08-07-2012, 05:50 PM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, August 7

Hot pitchers
-- Minor has a 1.46 RA in his last four starts.
-- Karstens is 4-0, 2.54 in his last six starts. Corbin is 1-1, 1.59 in his last couple starts.
-- Detwiler is 2-1, 2.10 in his last four starts.
-- Fiers is 3-2, 1.19 in his last eight starts. Cueto is 5-0, 3.38 in his last five.
-- Lynn is 3-1, 1.85 in his last four home starts.

-- Beavan is 4-0, 3.18 in his last four starts.
-- Deduno is 3-0, 0.93 in his last three starts.
-- Hughes is 2-1, 2.60 in his last four starts.
-- Happ was 3-2, 3.69 in last five starts for Astros; he's pitched 7 innings in four relief appearances for Toronto (last start July 16).
-- Peavy is 2-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts.
-- Colon is 2-0, 0.00 (13.2 IP) in his last couple starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Hamels is 0-2, 5.95 in his last three starts.
-- Niese is 0-1, 6.43 in his last two home starts. LeBlanc allowed one run in 4.1 IP (71 PT) in his first '12 start.
-- Lyles is 0-3, 10.32 in his last four starts.
-- Zito is 0-2, 7.56 in his last three starts.
-- Ohlendorf is 0-2, 6.91 in his last three starts. Raley is making MLB debut; he was 4-8, 3.62 in 14 AAA starts.
-- Harang is 1-1, 5.92 in his last four starts. White is 0-3, 7.89 in his last five starts.

-- Britton is 1-1, 8.35 in four starts this season.
-- Kluber allowed six runs in 4.1 IP in his first MLB start.
-- Porcello has a 5.59 RA in his last five starts.
-- Shields is 1-2, 4.93 in his last five starts.
-- Lester is 0-4, 9.91 in his last five starts. Dempster is 0-2, 8.10 in his last three starts.
-- BChen is 0-3, 8.73 in his last seven starts.
-- Wilson is 0-2, 7.66 in his last four starts.

Hot Teams
-- Braves won 11 of their last 13 games. Phillies won six of their last eight home games.
-- Pirates won seven of their last nine home games.
-- Washington won 13 of its last 17 games.
-- Reds won 15 of their last 18 games.
-- Giants won five of last seven road games. St Louis won 13 of its last 17 games overall.
-- Padres won three of their last four games.
-- Dodgers won three of their last four games.

-- Baltimore won six of its last eight games.
-- Tigers won 15 of their last 16 home games.
-- Minnesota won eight of its last eleven games.
-- Rangers won four of their last six games.
-- White Sox won ten of their last thirteen games.

Cold Teams
-- Astros lost 31 of their last 35 games.
-- Arizona lost its last three games, scoring four runs.
-- Brewers lost three of their last four games.
-- Marlins lost six of their last eight games. Mets lost seven in row at home.
-- Cubs are 3-9 in their last twelve road games.
-- Rockies lost 12 of their last 15 games.

-- Mariners lost three of their last four games.
-- Bronx lost 11 of its last 17 games.
-- Indians lost their last ten games, outscored 88-31.
-- Blue Jays lost six of their last eight games. Rays lost four of five at home.
-- Red Sox lost seven of their last eleven home games.
-- Kansas City lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Oakland is 3-6 in its last nine games. Angels are 6-11 in last 17 road games.

Totals
-- Seven of Philly's last ten games stayed under total.
-- Under is 14-5-1 in Pittsburgh's last twenty games.
-- Under is 9-3-1 in Miami's last thirteen road games.
-- 13 of Astros' last 19 games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-2 in last ten Cincinnati games.
-- Over is 17-5-1 in Giants' last twenty-three road games.
-- 15 of last 22 San Diego games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Colorado games went over the total.

-- Under is 7-0-1 in last eight Seattle road games.
-- 13 of last 16 Tampa Bay games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Bronx road games stayed under.
-- Under is 4-2-1 in last seven Minnesota games.
-- 21 of last 31 Texas games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight White Sox home games went over the total.
-- Under is 14-6 in Oakland's last twenty home games.

Umpires
-- Atl-Phil-- Under is 8-2-1 in Kellogg's last 11 games behind dish.
-- Az-Pitt-- Under is 9-4 in Fairchild's last thirteen games.
-- Mia-NY-- Don't know who the umpires are here.
-- Wsh-Hst-- Underdogs won six of last nine Carlson games.
-- Cin-Mil-- Favorites won 10 of last 13 Guccione games.
-- SF-StL-- All seven Baker games stayed under the total.
-- Chi-SD-- Under is 6-3-2 in last eleven Gonzalez games.
-- Col-LA-- Visitors won ten of fourteen Estabrook games.

-- Sea-Blt-- Eight of last eleven Wegner games stayed under.
-- Min-Cle-- Under is 9-5 in Dimuro's last fourteen games.
-- NY-Det-- Underdogs/favorites split last ten Davidson games.
-- Tor-TB-- Don't know who the umpires are here.
-- Tex-Bos-- Home team won last five LBarrett games.
-- KC-Chi-- Over is 14-9 with Wolf behind plate this year.
-- LA-A's-- Home team won seven of last eight Buckmor games.

**Letswinalot** · 08-07-2012, 05:57 PM

1) At the start of the movie Moneyball, they show the horrendous night when the Bronx Bombers beat the A’s in Game 5 of the 2001 playoffs; Bronx had a payroll that year of $111,161,143, Oakland $33,404,750.

This season, according to the terrific website baseballprospectus.com, Bronx has a payroll of $209,502,900, the A’s $53,475,000.

Its conceivable these teams could meet again in the postseason. If they do, someone better get Brad Pitt’s agent on speed dial.

I remember seeing Brad Pitt on a talk show and he seemed like a fruit cake and didn't know anything about baseball. Also the way that movie went down was strange. The movie made Art Howell the manager look like a moron and they failed to mention that they had Mark Mulder and Tim Hudson throwing gems that year. The movie got on my nerves a little bit.

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