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**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 08:37 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

CBSSports.com took a survey of 100+ college basketball coaches this July, as to who the most overrated coach in the country is. Here are their results……..

23%-- Roy Williams, UNC-- Has had two plum jobs, Carolina/Kansas.

17%-- Rick Barnes, Texas-- Production hasn't matched the talent.

11%-- Scott Drew, Baylor-- Myself, I think this is unfair, but so be it.

9%-- Steve Lavin, St John's-- Will miss departed tactician Dunlap.

6%-- Wright, Villanova-- Starting guards left early, weren't drafted.

6%-- Howland, UCLA-- People forget he won at Northern Arizona.

4%-- Boeheim, Syracuse-- Doesn't complicate things; has won for years.

4%-- Amaker, Harvard-- Didn't win at Michigan or Seton Hall.

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

13) Mike Trout homered on his 21st birthday Tuesday, only fifth player ever to do so: Jason Heyward-Frank Robinson-Alex Rodriguez-Ted Williams are other four. Pretty good club to belong to.

12) Angels swung at 47 Bartolo Colon pitches Tuesday and missed only once, but they also got only four hits on 20 balls they put in play. Colon keeps hitters off balance extremely well.

11) Big series with the Halos/A’s in Oakland this week; attendance was disappointing: 13,341/15,458/21,150. Too bad; the A’s are a fun team to watch, and they have a shot at making the playoffs.

10) Penn State’s football uniforms will have players’ names on the back this year, just not all the names they wanted; nine players have transferred, five recruits for 2013 have de-committed.

9) Padres’ closer Huston Street hasn’t allowed a run since June 17. Good to see the Padres signed him to an extension rather than trade him at the trading deadline for prospects.

8) Out in Seattle, Oliver Perez has very quietly posted a 2.08 ERA as a lefty out of the Mariner bullpen. He’d be an interesting piece for a team (Angels?) struggling with their relief pitching.

7) Baltimore Orioles have now won their last twelve extra inning games; Bronx Bombers lost their last eight one-run games.

6) Arizona traded for 3B Chris Johnson; the former Astro has five homers in his first eight games with the Snakes. Not really sure why Houston traded him.

5) All of a sudden Carl Crawford played in nine straight games; guess the doctors’ advice about him sitting out now and then, which caused quite a stir last week, doesn’t hold anymore, if it ever existed in first place.

4) Former UCLA/Bucks’ star Marques Johnson came out before the quarterfinals and predicted the US Olympic team wouldn’t win the gold medal, citing less-than-stellar USA defense. Americans were a 33-point favorite over Australia, and won by 33, after Aussies had game as close as six early in the third quarter.

3) Its rained hard Wednesday at Kiawah Island, site of this weekend’s PGA Championship, as remnants of a tropical storm pummel coastal area; cynical pundits have already dubbed this weekend The Pour at the Shore.

2) Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but in fact, there are 11,842 lakes in Jesse Ventura’s home state.

1) Glad to see FOX hired Mike Martz as an analyst on NFL games; can’t wait to see how he does on TV. Some of those production meetings during the week with other coaches could be interesting.

**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 08:38 AM

What bettors need to know: Thursday's NFL preseason action

NFL betting got underway this past weekend with the Hall of Fame Game. Now, football bettors get their first night of preseason profits with six games on the go Thursday.

Here’s a quick look at each of those matchups and their odds and trends:

Washington Redskins at Buffalo Bills (+2.5, 35)

The Redskins debut rookie QB Robert Griffin III, who will get between 12 and 20 snaps in Week 1. Washington head coach Mike Shanahan is notorious for putting weight into these tune-up tilts and owns a career 42-32-2 ATS mark in the preseason, including a 5-2 ATS record in his first two preseasons with the Skins.

Buffalo head coach Chan Gailey says his starters will only get a few series Thursday, turning things over to backup QB Vince Young. Starter Ryan Fitzpatrick said the offense will be focused on improving the rushing game, which could eat up clock and favor the under 35 points.

New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots (-3, 38)

These teams held a joint practice this week, so expect both sides to have notes. Bill Belichick sat Tom Brady in Week 1 of the preseason last year and will limit his star QB Thursday. Not only does Belichick want a better look at backups Ryan Mallet and Brian Hoyer, but he’s working with scraps on the offensive line.

The Saints won the Hall of Fame Game and will likely give Drew Brees and the starters a longer leash in Week 1. Receiver Devery Henderson and RB Mark Ingram sat out the practice with the Pats but are expected to see more action Thursday.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles (pick, 34)

Eagles head coach Andy Reid is expected to be on sidelines for Thursday's game following the funeral for his son this week. Philadelphia has dedicated this season to Garrett Reid and will likely come out strong for their coach Thursday.

Pittsburgh has been one of the better preseason bets under Mike Tomlin, posting a 16-5 SU and 13-8 ATS record in the exhibition schedule. The Steelers will give starts to two rookie offensive linemen Thursday, throwing David DeCastro and Mike Adams into the fire. Tomlin will play his starting units no more than two series.

Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons (-1.5, 34)

The Ravens are one of the best under bets in Week 1 of the preseason, posting a 3-12 over/under count in the exhibition opener since 1995. Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh will use his starters, namely QB Joe Flacco, sparingly and will not risk putting injured players into action.

The Falcons could give their starters a full quarter’s worth of work and more Thursday. Head coach Mike Smith hadn’t decided on a snap count or anything but told the media his starters could play into the second quarter versus the Ravens.

Green Bay Packers at San Diego Chargers (-1, 37.5)

The Packers will only let QB Aaron Rodgers roll out one series or less before turning the offense over to the backups. A big part of that decision is the uncertainty surrounding Herb Taylor at left tackle. Backups Graham Harrell and B.J. Coleman could be in for a long night if Taylor fails on the line.

The Chargers are one of the better over plays during Week 1 of the preseason, boasting an 11-5 over/under count in Week 1 since 1995. The Bolts won’t have backup QB Charlie Whitehurst for Thursday, leaving the bulk of the passing duties behind Philip Rivers to Kevin O'Connell and undrafted rookie Jarrett Lee.

Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears (-3, 34.5)

Denver happens to be one of the best Week 1 preseason plays in the NFL, with a stellar 11-4-1 ATS mark in their exhibition openers since 1995. Peyton Manning makes his debut in Broncos blue and orange, but will only get 10-12 plays Thursday.

The Bears have depth at QB and RB with Jason Campbell an upgrade under center and Michael Bush a threat behind Matt Forte. Chicago will not have veteran LB Brian Urlacher, who is dealing with personal issues.

**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 08:38 AM

Best and worst NFL preseason Week 1 bets

The NFL preseason can make about as much sense as an episode of Lost. Things that should be never are. And players you’ve never heard of can quickly become your all-time faves.

Preseason trends are just as volatile. The tune-up rosters are different, not only year-to-year, but week-to-week as players are cut and added. However, there are some trends and records that jump out during Week 1 of the preseason and can’t be ignored.

Here’s a look at the best and worst teams against the spread in Week 1 of the NFL preseason.

Records from Week 1 of the preseason since 1995.

Best preseason Week 1 bets

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-6 SU, 11-5 ATS)

The Bucs are straight cash in their preseason opener, including covering in Week 1 of the preseason the past two summers. Tampa Bay opens the 2012 preseason slate at Miami as a 2.5-point underdog Friday.

Denver Broncos (9-7 SU, 11-4-1 ATS)

The Broncos are a much different beast than 2011, especially with Peyton Manning under center. Thursday’s game against the Bears (-3) is his first action since playing in the Pro Bowl on Jan. 30, 2011. Head coach John Fox says his starters will play the majority of the first quarter.

Tennessee Titans (10-6 SU, 10-6 ATS)

The Titans have a nice QB battle on their hands heading into Week 1 of the preseason with second-year arm Jake Locker fighting veteran Matt Hasselbeck for the starting job. That motivation should provide good value in Tennessee, which is 3-point underdog visiting Hasselbeck’s former team, the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday.

Worst preseason Week 1 bets

Dallas Cowboys (4-12 SU, 3-13 ATS)

It’s tough to find value in the Cowboys during the regular season, but damn near impossible during the exhibition slate. Dallas has been ravaged by injuries this offseason with 17 different players missing practice. America’s Team is a 1.5-point underdog visiting the Raiders Monday.

Detroit Lions (9-7 SU, 4-9-3 ATS)

For anyone who has loyally bet the NFL preseason, this one should catch you off guard. Detroit has provided preseason profits over the past four years, going a combined 12-3-1 ATS in the preseason since 2008. But getting the motor started in Week 1 is an issue. The Lions face the Browns as 3-point home faves Friday.

Philadelphia Eagles (5-10 SU, 4-10-1 ATS)

Eagles head coach Andy Reid never cared about the team’s preseason success in the past and understandably won’t be too concerned about it in 2012 after the death of his son last week. Reid returned to camp following the funeral and is expected to be on the sidelines when Philadelphia hosts the Steelers as a pick’em Thursday. "It will be therapy for Andy,” Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie told reporters.

**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 08:39 AM

Best NFL preseason Week 1 over/under bets

Finding your bearings when it comes to preseason offenses and defenses is like trying to chart a pleasure cruise through the Bermuda Triangle.

The mystery surrounding a coach's game plan in the exhibition slate can leave over/under bettors wagering on blind faith. However, these totals trends may act as a compass in Week 1 of the NFL preseason.

Here’s a look at the best over and best under bets during Week 1 of the NFL preseason.

Records from Week 1 of the preseason since 1995.

Best preseason Week 1 over bets

New York Jets (7-9 SU, 12-4 over/under)

The J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets have been gold on the O-V-E-R during Week 1 of the preseason the past 16 years. New York has plenty of potential firepower under center with Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow. The total for Friday’s game at Cincinnati is 34 points.

San Diego Chargers (7-9 SU, 11-5 over/under)

The Bolts have been an awesome over bet in Week 1 of the preseason, topping the total in four of the last five exhibition openers. San Diego collides with Green Bay’s powerful offense Friday with the total set at 37.5 points.

Chicago Bears (6-10 SU, 10-6 over/under)

There’s a change in scenery in the Windy City this summer. Chicago, which has long prided itself on defense, has loaded up on offense this offseason. Da Bears played under the number in Week 1 last season, but went over in six straight preseason openers before that. The total is listed at 34.5 for Thursday’s home date with Denver.

Best Week 1 preseason under bets

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-6 SU, 3-13 over/under)

Betting Tampa Bay to cover and play under has been a winning method in Week 1 of the preseason. Not only are the Bucs among the best teams against the spread (11-5 ATS), but they’re also the top under bet during Week 1 of the preseason. Books have a total of 33.5 points set for Tampa’s tune-up opener at Miami Friday.

Washington Redskins (8-8 SU, 4-12 over/under)

Can Heisman winner Robert Griffin III spark a Washington offense that has helped play below the total in 12 of its last 16 Week 1 preseason tilts? The Redskins have gone 1-5 over/under in their last six Week 1 preseason games. That lone over came in 2010 against the Bills, whom they face with an over/under of 35 points Thursday.

Baltimore Ravens (10-5 SU, 3-12 over/under)

The Ravens smash-mouth defense has kept under backers winning in Week 1 of the preseason, staying below the number in each of the past four exhibition openers. Baltimore is missing a key cog in that stop unit with Terrell Suggs out with an Achilles injury and the Ravens game in Atlanta has an over/under of 34 points Thursday.

**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 08:40 AM

CFL
Dunkel

Calgary at Hamilton
The Stampeders look to build on their 6-0 ATS record in their last 6 games in August. Calgary is the pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the Stampeders favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+4). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9

Game 291-292: Calgary at Hamilton (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 115.828; Hamilton 113.746
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 2; 57
Vegas Line: Hamilton by 4; 61
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+4); Under

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

Game 293-294: Saskatchewan at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 115.771; Edmonton 121.235
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 5 1/2; 42
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 1 1/2; 45
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-1 1/2); Under

CFL
Long Sheet

Thursday, August 9

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CALGARY (2 - 3) at HAMILTON (3 - 2) - 8/9/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAMILTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 52 over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in August games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-1 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 3-1 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Friday, August 10

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SASKATCHEWAN (3 - 2) at EDMONTON (3 - 2) - 8/10/2012, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 107-68 ATS (+32.2 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
EDMONTON is 63-90 ATS (-36.0 Units) as a favorite since 1996.

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

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 7

Home (11-11). Favorites (10-12), Over (11-11). West 7-4 vs East.

Calgary (2-3) @ Hamilton (3-2)-- TiCats won last three games after 0-2 start by scoring 36-39-35 points; they've also allowed 34+ points in three of five games, as all five contests went over total. Hamilton is 2-1 at home, with all three games decided by 9+ points. Calgary lost three of last four games, allowing 33+ points in all four; they're 0-2 on road, losing 39-36 (-5)/33-32 (+6) in couple previous trips east. Underdogs covered Stampeders' last four games. Home side won both meetings LY, with Calgary losing 55-36 (pick) in wild shootout here. Calgary has already lost twice when scoring 30+ points, always a red flag.

Saskatchewan (3-2) @ Edmonton (3-2)-- Both teams lost last game by one point; Roughriders blew 32-14 lead in 4th quarter at home, their second loss in row after a 4-0 start- they scored 43-38 points in two road games, but they've allowed 55 second half points in last two games. Eskimos are 2-0 at home, allowing 15-10 points; they lost 17-1 (+4) in Regina in Week 2, passing for just 116 yards in a game Riders led 6-1 at half. Four of five Edmonton games stayed under the total. Eskimos have ten takeaways (+5) in last three games, after having one (-1) in its first two games. Riders' last three games were all decided by 3 or less points.

CFL

Week 7

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Trend Report
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Thursday, August 9

7:00 PM
CALGARY vs. HAMILTON
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Calgary's last 13 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games on the road
Hamilton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Hamilton's last 13 games when playing Calgary

Friday, August 10

9:30 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. EDMONTON
Saskatchewan is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Saskatchewan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Edmonton's last 14 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan
Edmonton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan

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CFL

Week 6

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CFL preview: Calgary Stampeders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-4, 61)

Ivor Wynne Stadium, Hamilton, 7:00p.m. ET

After an 0-2 start to the season the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have become one of the hottest bets in summer sports after winning three straight games outright and four straight games against the spread.

The streak comes just in time for quarterback Henry Burris to face his old team, the Calgary Stampeders, Thursday night in Hammertown. Burris has helped the Ticats score at least 35 points in each of their last four games, making them the highest scoring team in the league. He has tossed 15 touchdowns against just three interceptions.

Things are a little more bleak on defense where Hamilton ranks last in the league in points allowed (33.4 per game), yards allowed (426.4), and fewest sacks (6). The only good part about that for bettors is the over has been reliable at 5-0 in Hamilton's games this season.

Calgary’s defense hasn’t been any better than its opponent. The Stampeders have surrendered at least 33 points in each of its last four games and they went 1-3 straight up and against the spread during that span.

The offensive line is a huge area of concern for Calgary entering Week 7 after it helped the offense gain just 29 yards rushing in a 34-8 loss to B.C. in its last game in Week 5. There are key injuries at left guard and right tackle and they’ll be plugging holes with less experience than they’d like.

Underdog Calgary will need a big game from wide receiver Nik Lewis, who leads the league with six touchdowns this season.

Trends and notes:

Over is 5-0 in Stampeders last five vs. a team with a winning record.
Stampeders rank second in the league with just 90.8 rushing yards against.
Stampeders rank last in the league in time of possession at 22:50 per game.
Stampeders are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
Kevin Glenn is 1-2 as starting QB for Calgary in replacement of the injured Drew Tate. Glenn was traded to Calgary in the Burris trade in the offseason.

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**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 08:51 AM

MLB
Dunkel

NY Yankees at Detroit
The Yankees look to build on their 4-1 record in Hiroki Kuroda's last 5 road starts. New York is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Yankees favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9

Game 901-902: Miami at NY Mets (12:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Johnson) 15.232; NY Mets (Dickey) 13.998
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 7
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-140); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+120); Over

Game 903-904: San Francisco at St. Louis (1:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 15.476; St. Louis (Wainwright) 16.663
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-145); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-145); Over

Game 905-906: Arizona at Pittsburgh (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Saunders) 16.014; Pittsburgh (Rodriguez) 16.965
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-130); Under

Game 907-908: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 14.876; Cubs (Volstad) 13.863
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-150); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-150); N/A

Game 909-910: Washington at Houston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Zimmermann) 14.159; Houston (Harrell) 14.687
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Washington (-185); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+165); Under

Game 911-912: NY Yankees at Detroit (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Kuroda) 16.372; Detroit (Fister) 15.665
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Detroit (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+105); Over

Game 913-914: Toronto at Tampa Bay (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Alvarez) 16.237; Tampa Bay (Moore) 15.137
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-185); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+165); Under

Game 915-916: Boston at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Doubront) 13.910; Cleveland (Jimenez) 14.226
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+115); Under

Game 917-918: Kansas City at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Smith) 16.207; Baltimore (Chen) 15.662
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-170); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+150); Under

**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 08:52 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, August 9

Hot pitchers
-- JJohnson is 2-0, 1.83 in his last three starts. Dickey is 1-1, 2.57 in his last two outings.
-- Bumgarner is 2-1, 2.45 in his last five starts. Wainwright is 2-0, 2.11 in his last three outings.
-- Zimmerman is 5-1, 2.09 in his last nine starts. Harrell is 2-1, 2.05 in his last five outings.

-- Kuroda is 2-1, 1.27 in his last four starts. Fister is 4-1, 1.62 in his last five outing.
-- Moore is 3-1, 1.46 in his last four starts.
-- WChen is 3-1, 2.39 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Saunders is 1-4, 3.99 in his last six starts. WRodriguez is 0-4, 5.59 in his last five starts.
-- Leake is 1-1, 7.29 in his last four starts. Cubs are 0-10 when Volstad starts this season (0-5, 8.51 in his last five).

-- Alvarez is 0-2, 6.92 in two starts vs Tampa Bay this year.
-- Doubrant is 0-1, 6.47 in his last three starts. Masterson is 0-4, 8.42 in his lat five starts.
-- Smith is 1-3, 5.76 in his last five starts.

Hot Teams
-- Marlins won their last two games, allowing total of two runs.
-- Giants won seven of their last nine road games.
-- Pirates won eight of their last eleven home games.
-- Milwaukee won nine of its last twelve home games.
-- Washington won 15 of its last 19 games.

-- Tigers won 16 of their last 18 home games.
-- Rays won seven of their last ten games.
-- Baltimore won eight of its last ten games. Royals won three of four.

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost their last nine home games.
-- Cardinals lost their last two games, outscored 19-2.
-- Arizona lost four of its last five games.
-- Cincinnati lost its last four games, scoring eight runs.
-- Astros lost 33 of their last 37 games.

-- Bronx lost 12 of its last 19 games.
-- Blue Jays lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Indians lost 11 of their last 12 games. Boston is 4-9 in its last 13 at home.

Totals
-- Under is 11-3-1 in Miami's last fifteen road games.
-- Over is 18-6-1 in Giants' last twenty-five road games.
-- Under is 14-7-1 in Pittsburgh's last twenty-two games.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in Leake's last nine starts.
-- Six of last eight Harrell starts stayed under the total.

-- Seven of last nine Kuroda starts stayed under total.
-- 15 of last 18 Tampa Bay games stayed under total.
-- Over is 8-3-1 in Doubrant's last twelve starts.
-- Five of last six WChen starts stayed under the total.

**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 08:53 AM

MLB

Thursday, August 9

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Trend Report
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12:10 PM
MIAMI vs. NY METS
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami's last 11 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Miami

1:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. DETROIT
NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees

1:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto

1:45 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
St. Louis is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home

4:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. PITTSBURGH
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Arizona's last 18 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Pittsburgh's last 18 games when playing at home against Arizona

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Boston

7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Kansas City

8:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CHI CUBS
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games

8:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. HOUSTON
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Houston is 2-20 SU in its last 22 games

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**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 08:54 AM

MLB

Thursday, August 9

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Thursday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

Madison Bumgarner, San Francisco Giants (12-6, 3.03 ERA)

The Giants lefty has helped keep the club afloat during Tim Lincecum’s sub-par season and while he’s recorded just one win in his last three starts, Bumgarner has been sublime in that span. He’s allowed just five earned runs in his last 19 innings and has totaled 25 strikeouts in that stretch.

Jordan Zimmermann, Washington Nationals (8-6, 2.45 ERA)

The Nationals are fighting for the top spot in the bigs, thanks in part to the efforts of Zimmermann. The right-hander is undefeated in his previous eight starts, going 5-0 and has not allowed more than one run in that span before surrendering four earned runs in a no-decision versus Miami in his most recent outings.

Slumping

Ubaldo Jimenez, Cleveland Indians (8-11, 5.29 ERA)

It’s incredible to see how far Jimenez has fallen. The righty is winless in his last five starts with a 0-4 record in that span. He was knocked around for six earned runs on seven hits over 5 1-3 innings versus the Tigers in his most recent appearance.

Chris Volstad, Chicago Cubs (0-8, 7.22 ERA)

Volstad hasn’t won a game in 21 starts and has swallowed five straight “L’s” spread out over the course of the season. The Cubs did like what they saw from the righty in his most recent defeat, throwing seven solid innings in which he allowed just two earned runs on six hits, including one home run.

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**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 08:59 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, August 9

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MIAMI (51 - 60) at NY METS (53 - 58) - 12:10 PM
JOSH JOHNSON (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 51-60 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 50-58 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 31-44 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
JOHNSON is 2-9 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 21-14 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
NY METS are 10-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
NY METS are 36-33 (+5.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DICKEY is 16-6 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 10-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 9-2 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 15-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 52-40 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 60-75 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 262-266 (-72.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 60-75 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 29-43 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 10-19 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 4-4 (-0.2 Units) against MIAMI this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

JOSH JOHNSON vs. NY METS since 1997
JOHNSON is 8-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.58 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 11-4 (+8.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.3 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. MIAMI since 1997
DICKEY is 6-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.309.
His team's record is 7-2 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (61 - 50) at ST LOUIS (60 - 51) - 1:45 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-21 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 99-98 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 35-24 (+12.5 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 61-50 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 61-50 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-48 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 12-23 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WAINWRIGHT is 9-13 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 9-13 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 7-14 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 (+2.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 2-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.172.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 0-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

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ARIZONA (56 - 55) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 47) - 4:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 33-28 (+7.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 310-325 (+44.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 62-47 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-11 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 35-17 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 63-48 (+23.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-13 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 62-47 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-34 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 153-127 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 153-127 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 20-46 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+3.3 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SAUNDERS is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 3-5 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.550.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (66 - 45) at CHICAGO CUBS (43 - 66) - 8:05 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. CHRIS VOLSTAD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 66-45 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 596-676 (+52.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 66-45 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 393-436 (+40.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 435-491 (+44.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 39-27 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 69-46 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 74-42 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 43-66 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 661-616 (-140.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 188-247 (-76.0 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 86-119 (-37.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 43-66 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 181-184 (-60.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 903-977 (-168.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-20 (-12.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 128-160 (-50.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
VOLSTAD is 0-10 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 4-15 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 6-18 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 0-10 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 13-28 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 2-17 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+0.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LEAKE is 4-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.189.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.4 units)

CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
VOLSTAD is 1-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.32 and a WHIP of 1.479.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (68 - 43) at HOUSTON (36 - 76) - 8:05 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. LUCAS HARRELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 36-21 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 65-43 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 45-27 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 47-30 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 42-25 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 68-43 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ZIMMERMANN is 7-0 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 36-75 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 36-75 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 25-53 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 24-57 (-26.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 22-52 (-23.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 43-92 (-32.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-1 (+4.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 0-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.037.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

LUCAS HARRELL vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HARRELL is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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NY YANKEES (64 - 46) at DETROIT (60 - 51) - 1:05 PM
HIROKI KURODA (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 71-42 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 75-48 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 38-20 (+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.
FISTER is 10-3 (+8.3 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. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 11-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
NY YANKEES are 29-17 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-4 (+1.3 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. DETROIT since 1997
KURODA is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DOUG FISTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
FISTER is 2-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.478.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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TORONTO (53 - 57) at TAMPA BAY (58 - 52) - 1:10 PM
HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 461-551 (+26.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-2 (+6.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ALVAREZ is 0-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

MATT MOORE vs. TORONTO since 1997
MOORE is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.85 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BOSTON (55 - 57) at CLEVELAND (51 - 60) - 7:05 PM
FELIX DOUBRONT (L) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 49-52 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 100-90 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-42 (-19.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 26-31 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 61-53 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 1-6 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 55-57 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 55-57 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 98-87 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-24 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 1-9 (-8.7 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
BOSTON is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

FELIX DOUBRONT vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DOUBRONT is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
JIMENEZ is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 9.20 and a WHIP of 2.181.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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KANSAS CITY (47 - 63) at BALTIMORE (60 - 51) - 7:05 PM
WILL SMITH (L) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 15-41 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 60-51 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-18 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-30 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 55-44 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-12 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-24 (+17.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHEN is 14-8 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 13-7 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 11-3 (+14.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-8 (+10.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 109-107 (-37.7 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 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

WILL SMITH vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CHEN is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 09:02 AM

NFL Preseason Betting Trends for Thursday, August 9, 2012

Washington at Buffalo, 7:00 ET
Washington: 5-1 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Buffalo: 1-5 ATS as an underdog

New Orleans at New England, 7:30 ET
New Orleans: 25-12 Over off an ATS win
New England: 3-0 ATS vs. NFC South opponents

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:30 ET
Pittsburgh: 6-1 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Philadelphia: 13-28 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

Baltimore at Atlanta, 7:30 ET
Baltimore: 10-0 Under vs. NFC South opponents
Atlanta: 1-3 ATS as a favorite

Green Bay at San Diego, 8:00 ET ESPN
Green Bay: 7-1 Over last 8 preseason games
San Diego: 1-3 TSR in home games

Denver at Chicago, 8:30 ET
Denver: 17-11 ATS as an underdog
Chicago: 11-18 ATS as a favorite

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NFL Preseason Betting Trends for Friday, August 10, 2012

Tampa Bay at Miami, 7:30 ET
Tampa Bay: 10-2 ATS away vs. AFC East opponents
Miami: 4-0 Under in home games

NY Jets at Cincinnati, 7:30 ET NFL
NY Jets: 15-2 ATS away with a total of 35 points or less
Cincinnati: 22-10 Over as a favorite

Cleveland at Detroit, 7:30 ET
Cleveland: 5-1 Over with a line of +3 to -3
Detroit: 7-1 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

NY Giants at Jacksonville, 7:30 ET
NY Giants: 5-10 ATS as a road underdog of 3 pts or less
Jacksonville: 11-6 Over vs. NFC East opponents

Arizona at Kansas City, 8:00 ET
Arizona: 3-0 ATS playing with 6 or less days rest
Kansas City: 1-5 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Minnesota at San Francisco, 9:00 ET
Minnesota: 10-3 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
San Francisco: 3-7 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points

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NFL Preseason Betting Trends for Saturday, August 11, 2012

Houston at Carolina, 7:00 ET NFL
Houston: 12-3 Over away vs. non-conference opponents
Carolina: 14-31 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Tennessee at Seattle, 10:00 ET NFL
Tennessee: 17-6 ATS as a road underdog
Seattle: 24-11 Over as a favorite

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NFL Preseason Betting Trends for Sunday, August 12, 2012

St. Louis at Indianapolis, 1:30 ET NFL
St. Louis: 6-1 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Indianapolis: 27-13 Over as an underdog

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NFL Preseason Betting Trends for Monday, August 13, 2012

Dallas at Oakland, 8:00 ET ESPN
Dallas: 10-19 ATS vs. AFC West opponents
Oakland: 4-0 Over in home games

**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 09:14 AM

NFL Preseason Week 1 Dunkel

New Orleans at New England
The Patriots look to open their preseason schedule with a win over the Saints. New England is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Patriots favored by 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New England (-2 1/2). Here are all of this week's picks.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9

Game 251-252: Washington at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 125.206; Buffalo 121.193
Dunkel Line: Washington by 4; 32
Vegas Line: Washington by 2; 35
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-2); Under

Game 253-254: New Orleans at New England (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 120.604; New England 124.922
Dunkel Line: New England by 4 1/2; 44
Vegas Line: New England by 2 1/2; 40
Dunkel Pick: New England (-2 1/2); Over

Game 255-256: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 126.748; Philadelphia 123.603
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 3; 37
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 33 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-1 1/2); Over

Game 257-258: Baltimore at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 119.302; Atlanta 122.674
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 3 1/2; 38
Vegas Line: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 34
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-2 1/2); Over

Game 259-260: Green Bay at San Diego (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Green Bay 124.503; San Diego 124.698
Dunkel Line: Even; 35
Vegas Line: San Diego by 2 1/2; 37
Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (+2 1/2); Under

Game 261-262: Denver at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 119.203; Chicago 124.312
Dunkel Line: Chicago by 5; 30
Vegas Line: Chicago by 3; 33
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-3); Under

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

Game 263-264: Tampa Bay at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 122.223; Miami 125.433
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 31
Vegas Line: Miami by 2 1/2; 33 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+2 1/2); Under

Game 265-266: NY Jets at Cincinnati (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Jets 117.120; Cincinnati 120.154
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 3; 38
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 34
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-1 1/2); Over

Game 267-268: Cleveland at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 122.304; Detroit 123.421
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 33
Vegas Line: Detroit by 3; 36
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+3); Under

Game 269-270: NY Giants at Jacksonville (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 117.241; Jacksonville 120.543
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville by 3 1/2; 37
Vegas Line: Jacksonville by 2 1/2; 33 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville (-2 1/2); Over

Game 271-272: Arizona at Kansas City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 121.406; Kansas City 117.322
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 4; 39
Vegas Line: Kansas City by 3; 34 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+3); Over

Game 273-274: Minnesota at San Francisco (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 118.302; San Francisco 123.799
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 5 1/2; 39
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 3 1/2; 33
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-3 1/2); Over

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11

Game 275-276: Houston at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 117.306; Carolina 121.786
Dunkel Line: Carolina by 4 1/2; 40
Vegas Line: Carolina by 2 1/2; 35 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-2 1/2); Over

Game 277-278: Tennessee at Seattle (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 120.122; Seattle 124.540
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 4 1/2; 37
Vegas Line: Seattle by 3; 34
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-3); Over

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

Game 279-280: St. Louis at Indianapolis (1:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 121.202; Indianapolis 115.403
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 6; 32
Vegas Line: Pick; 34 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis; Under

MONDAY, AUGUST 13

Game 281-282: Dallas at Oakland (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 119.351; Oakland 123.163
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 4; 38
Vegas Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 35
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-1 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 11:06 AM

Thursday's betting tips: A new order in the S.F. bullpen

Weather to watch

Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs: A 60 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the evening. Winds are expected to blow in from right field at 15 mph.

New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers: A 70 percent chance of rain for this afternoon tilt.

Who’s hot?

The Baltimore Orioles have won five straight and eight of 10. The Orioles have collected 60 wins so far this season compared to 69 all last year.

Who’s not?

The Chicago Cubs were swept for the ninth time Wednesday with a 2-0 loss to the Padres. Chicago has been outscored 40-16 during its eight-game losing streak.

Key stat

24- The number of games the Pittsburgh Pirates have won by a single run this season (MLB best). Pittsburgh is 54-1 when leading after seven innings, and closer Joel Hanrahan leads the National League with 33 saves.

Game of the day

San Francisco Giants @ St. Louis Cardinals (-134, 7.5)

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko suffered a mild concussion in Tuesday night's game against the Royals. He was held out of Wednesday's contest and will be re-evaluated on Friday. Konerko is batting .318 with 18 home runs and 54 RBIs in 101 games this season.

Notable quotable

"Why not legalize sports betting? When it’s regulated, it’s safer. There’s no hanky-panky.” –Sacramento Kings owner Joe Maloof.

Betting news and notes

Blue Jays hurler Henderson Alvarez has yet to figure out the Rays, going 0-3 with a 5.68 ERA in three career starts against them. Tampa Bay has homered six times off Alvarez in just 19 innings.

Santiago Casilla is no longer San Francisco’s closer after blowing five of his last 10 save opportunities. Right-hander Sergio Romo and southpaws Jeremy Affeldt and Javier Lopez will share the duties.

The Orioles are expected to call up prized prospect Manny Machado from Double-A Bowie prior to Thursday's contest with the Royals. Machado is the third overall pick of the 2010 amateur draft.

Cincinnati manager Dusty Baker said that first baseman Joey Votto , who has been taking batting practice and running sprints, still needs to practice sliding before he can be activated from the disabled list.

**Udog** · 08-09-2012, 11:50 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Thursday, August 9

National League

Miami at NY Mets, 12:10 ET
Johnson: 2-9 TSR away pitching off a team win
Dickey: 7-1 TSR pitching on 5 or 6 days rest

San Francisco at St. Louis, 1:45 ET
Bumgarner: San Francisco 21-10 Over away with a total of 7.5 runs or less
Wainwright: St. Louis 28-13 SU off a loss by 4+ runs

Arizona at Pittsburgh, 4:05 ET
Saunders: Arizona 35-22 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Rodriguez: Pittsburgh 20-46 SU in August

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Leake: 9-1 TSR pitching off BB team losses
Volstad: 0-10 TSR as an underdog

Washington at Houston, 8:05 ET
Zimmermann: Washington 17-5 SU off BB wins by 2 runs or less
Harrell: Houston 3-21 SU after losing 12+ of their last 15 games

American League

NY Yankees at Detroit, 1:05 ET
Kuroda: Yankees 23-11 SU away off a win by 4+ runs
Fister: 17-5 Under pitching off a team loss

Toronto at Tampa Bay, 1:10 ET
Alvarez: Toronto 9-19 SU after scoring 2 runs or less
Moore: Tampa Bay 10-1 SU off 5+ Unders

Boston at Cleveland, 7:05 ET MLB
Doubront: Boston 12-18 SU off BB losses
Jimenez: Cleveland 17-6 SU at home off a win by 4+ runs

Kansas City at Baltimore, 7:05 ET MLB
Smith: Kansas City 15-41 SU away vs. left-handed starters
Chen: Baltimore 11-4 SU off a win by 4+ runs

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