Saturday's Trends and Indexes - 8/11 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Saturday, August 11

Good Luck on day #224 of 2012!

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Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

-- Reason #4,598 why you shouldn't bet on exhibition football; Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis asked the Jets not to run any Wildcat offense in the game last night. What good is Tebow if he doesn't run the Wildcat?

--Jordan Palmer was 9-13 for 110 yards, rallying Jacksonville from behind to beat the Giants 32-31, after Big Blue had led 24-7. Palmer played ball at UTEP; he's Carson Palmer's younger brother.

-- Boise State QB Kellen Moore was dismal in his pro debut, 4-14 for 40 yards. Detroit led 14-3 at the half, wound up losing 19-17.

-- Giants were shut out in a Lincecum start for the sixth time this season, losing 3-0 at home to the immortal Tyler Chatwood Friday night.

-- Kevin Kolb was 1-5 for 21 yards in Cardinals' 27-17 loss to the Chiefs; Arizona spent lot of money on him- they're not getting much in return.

-- Umpires Bill Miller/Dale Scott were both KO'd from games this week after being hit by foul balls; when CB Bucknor/Dan Iassogna are a crew's best umpires, well, lets just say chaos isn't very far away.


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

13) You could almost hear former Saints’ QB Bobby Hebert throwing his remote at the TV; what in the name of Les Miles was going on out there?

Packers-Chargers Thursday night, and LSU alum Jarrett Lee is under center for the Chargers, because #2 QB Charlie Whitehurst is hurt. Lee didn’t even get in the LSU-Alabama national title game LY, presumably because he was so bad the Tigers had zero chance with him against Bama’s great defense.

Hebert, now a radio talk show host, is also the father of LSU center T-Bob (now with the Rams); he blistered LSU coach Miles after the game for not giving Lee a chance to relieve starting QB Jordan Jefferson. Now wee know why; Lee isn't as bad as he looked in LSU's games.

12) Now Lee had done nothing in games in his career to suggest he was a pro player, but on Thursday, after being coached in camp by QB wizard Norv Turner, Lee was 15-22 for 235 yards, one TD and one lousy INT, but dammit, he looked pretty good for a rookie, better than he ever looked in college. Go figure.

11) Laker coach Mike Brown should go buy a lottery ticket; first he gets to coach Lebron James, and despite not winning a title in Cleveland, he gets hired by the Lakers, where he gets to coach Kobe Bryant/Pau Gasol, and now this season, Steve Nash/Dwight Howard, though if you ask Stan Van Gundy, coaching Howard isn’t all its cracked up to be. Brown should win at least one title, in LA, though.

10) Was weird seeing ads on the Internet for a Lakers’ jersey #10, which is Steve Nash’s new number. Now we know why he went for #10 and not #12 (Lakers’ #13 is retired for Wilt Chamberlain).

Department of irony: Howard will wear #12 for the Lakers, a number once worn by a Lakers' backup guard named.......Pat Riley.

9) I don’t pay much attention to exhibition football scores; if I remember right, the Rams were 4-0 last summer. Look how that turned out.

8) Turns out that Urban Meyer’s wife is a psych nurse, which is a good match for a bigtime coach. ESPN.com’s article on Meyer is worth reading, even if it is pretty disturbing at times.

7) Mainstream media makes a lot out of baseball hitting streaks, but no one ever talks about a consecutive games streak of getting on base, which is just the hitting streak with walks added in. To me, thats a more significant mark than a simple hitting streak.

Turns out that Ted Williams has three of the four longest streaks in baseball history (Joe Dimaggio has the 4th). Williams’ career walk stats are amazing.

6) The 1960/70’s Cubs never won a damn thing, but they have four guys in the Hall of Fame (Banks-Jenkins-BWilliams-Santo), plus skipper Leo Durocher. 1971-75 Oakland A’s won five straight division titles and three World Series in a row, but only have Hunter-Fingers-Jackson in, along with manager Dick Williams—well, Billy Williams was in Oakland as a DH for a while, but nothing he did there got him into Cooperstown.

I’m thinking SS Bert Campaneris would be a HOF candidate, had he done what he did in New York or LA.

5) Interesting segment on Showtime’s reality show about the Marlins; when Miami decided to take struggling pitcher Carlos Zambrano out of the rotation, it was GM Larry Beinfest who mandated the change, not manager Ozzie Guillen. Guillen didn’t object, but it wasn’t his move.

4) Umpire charts can be helpful in betting baseball totals, but remember this; if a pitcher has nothing that day and is getting pounded, there’s very little an ump can do to bail him out. It’s the guys who have electric stuff who need help on marginal pitches- that’s where a pitcher-friendly umpire can be huge.

3) Jay Cutler should enjoy playing QB more this season; he gets to audible at the line now. In LY’s offense, the Mike Martz offense, QBs aren’t allowed to change the play at the line. Will be very interesting if Martz works a Bear game on FOX this season.

2) USA basketball opened at -26 over Argentina, got bet down to -23; the sportsbooks fared well, as the Americans won by 26.

1) It would be the greatest thing in sports history if the Lakers didn’t win the championship next year, then fired Mike Brown and replaced him with Stan Van Gundy. I’m just sayin’…...it sickens me to see a guy like Dwight Howard stab a coach in the back, especially a successful coach, then blatantly lie about it in the media.

Players are running the NBA, not a recent or a positive development.

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NASCAR betting: Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen preview

The NASCAR Sprint Cup adds a little twist this week as the series heads to the road course at Watkins Glen for Sunday’s Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen.

Few drivers can deal with the twists and turns of the Glen, and has the stats to back it up, better than this week’s favorite Tony Stewart. Stewart has the most wins among active drivers here with five and has the highest driver rating at the Glen.

“It’s a race that we always look forward to,” Stewart told the media. “We’ve had a lot of success there and it’s just fun. It’s like taking Sonoma and just multiplying the speed times three. It’s just a lot faster track. It still has the same elevation changes, but you’re just running a lot quicker. Both Sonoma and Watkins Glen are two places on the schedule that we really enjoy coming to.”

Stewart finished second at the only other road course stop this season, Sonoma, and is the clear favorite to add a sixth win to his Glen resume Sunday.

“When you’ve won five races, it gives you that confidence that you know how to win, and know what you have to do to get to victory lane,” he said. “I know what feel I need when we get here. It’s just a matter of going out and practicing and putting yourself in that position.”

Jeff Gordon broke a winless streak by being in the right place at the right time last week at Pocono. He has four wins here, and while the last one at the Glen was in 2001, Gordon has nine career road course wins leading all drivers past and present. With his win last week, Gordon has renewed energy and will look to continue his rebound towards a berth in the Chase. Gordon could go all the way Sunday and find his way back to victory lane at the Glen for the first time in over a decade.

"(The Pocono win) only puts more pressure on us over these next several weeks, but we're ready for the challenge," said Gordon, who has moved from 22nd in the point standings to 13th on the heels of seven consecutive finishes of 12th or better. "With all we've been through this year and this team staying together while not pointing fingers, we knew if we could get to Victory Lane it would make us stronger.

"We've put together a string of good runs and finishes, but we have to keep fighting for wins,” he added. “I don't know if one win will be good enough to secure a wildcard spot."

Kyle Busch started from the pole here last year. He would go on to finish third and heads back to the Glen looking to seal the deal. After winning no fewer than three races a season since 2008, Busch has been uncharacteristically absent from victory lane, his only win this season was at Richmond in May. With the kind of speed he showed here last season, Busch could add a much needed win at the Glen and increase his hopes of making the Chase. Busch knows how to get around the Glen and enjoys racing here.

“To me, going through turn one and up through the esses are pretty cool and a lot of fun,” Busch said. “It’s challenging but, yet, a lot of fun. As you come down the front straightaway, it’s a downhill braking zone, so you feel like you don’t have to brake as soon as you need to, but you need to in order to get slowed down for turn one. You try to stay out and get a good, hard cut to the right for turn one and accelerate out of there as quickly as you can to get set up for the esses. (You) stay wide on the left and then turn into the right-hander in (turn) two – smooth. You’re getting out of the gas but not using too much brake, just rolling off in there. As the car gets in there and loads, it actually takes a really big set because that’s when you start going back uphill. So the car will load up and that’s when you get back in the gas really wide open. And then you have to turn back to the left and be able to roll back out of it just enough to make the car bend. And then you’re back wide open again to the right-side guardrail and just keeping it tight through the right-hander that we call turn five.”

Party Crasher: Don’t ever count out Jimmie Johnson. Johnson may not have a stellar road course record, but he has been on a roll and could easily add a road course win to go with his Sonoma victory from 2010.

Others: Brad Keselowski finished second at The Glen a year ago and bids to become the track’s third consecutive first-time winner. Marcos Ambrose is the defending winner of this race and while his team seems to be struggling if they find their groove, Ambrose could repeat Sunday.

Bottom line: 19 of the 29 races at Watkins Glen have been won from a top-five starting position. 21 of the 29 races at Watkins Glen have been won from a top-10 starting position. The deepest in the field that a Watkins Glen race winner has started was 18th by Steve Park in 2000.

Odds to win the Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen (Courtesy of *** Global)

Marcos Ambrose 4-1
Tony Stewart 6-1
Kurt Busch 7-1
Jimmie Johnson 7-1
Jeff Gordon 7-1
Kyle Busch 7-1
Juan Montoya 10-1
Brad Keselowski 18-1
Clint Bowyer 20-1
Martin Truex Jr. 20-1
Kevin Harvick 20-1
Denny Hamlin 25-1
Carl Edwards 25-1
Joey Lagano 30-1
Kasey Kahne 30-1
Greg Biffle 40-1
Matt Kenseth 50-1
Brian Vickers 50-1
Ryan Newman 50-1
Jeff Burton 60-1
Jamie McMurray 60-1
Paul Menard 75-1
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 75-1
Boris Said 100-1
Sam Hornish, Jr. 100-1
Regan Smith 300-1
Aric Almirola 300-1
Bobby Labonte 300-1
David Gilliland 300-1
Field (Any Other Driver) 60-1

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NFL Preseason Week 1 Dunkel

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

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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

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, August 11

Hot pitchers
-- Burnett is 4-0, 1.38 in his last four starts. Padres won four of last five Marquis starts, scoring 35 runs.
-- Westbrook is 4-0, 3.81 in his last four starts. Lee is 1-0, 2.40 in his last two outings.
-- Estrada has a 2.77 RA in his last two starts, but is winless in 13 starts.
-- Medlen is 1-0, 1.74 in his two starts this season.
-- Blanton is 1-1, 2.79 in his last four starts.
-- Miley is 2-2, 2.05 in his last four starts. Jackson is 1-2, 2.16 in his.

-- Morales is 2-0, 0.82 in his last couple starts.
-- Tillman is 4-0, 3.24 in his last four starts.
-- Liriano is 0-0, 2.45 in two starts for the White Sox. Blackley is 2-1, 2.97 in his last six starts.
-- Price is 6-0, 2.09 in his last nine starts.
-- Haren is 2-0, 2.00 in three starts since coming off the DL. Iwakuma is 1-1, 3.00 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Wood is 0-5, 9.11 in his last five starts. Arroyo is 1-1, 7.15 in his last couple starts.
-- Cain is 0-2, 5.26 in his last four starts. Pomeranz is 0-3, 7.59 in his last five starts.
-- Keuchel is 0-4, 9.72 in his last five starts.
-- JSantana was 0-3, 13.50 in his last three starts before going on DL.
-- Nolasco is 0-5, 7.24 in his last five starts.

-- Nova is 0-3, 8.36 in his last five starts. Laffey is 1-1, 8.27 in his last three outings.
-- McAllister is 0-3, 8.31 in his last four starts.
-- Mendoza is 2-4, 4.12 in his last six starts.
-- Blackburn is 0-2, 7.27 in his last three starts.
-- Verlander is 1-3, 4.50 in his last four road starts. Holland is 1-2, 5.91 in his last four starts overall.

Hot Teams
-- Cardinals won seven of their last eleven games. Philly won eight of last 11 home games.
-- San Diego won its last five games, allowing 15 runs.
-- Dodgers won eight of their last eleven road games.
-- Braves won 13 of their last 16 games.
-- Milwaukee won three of its last four games. .
-- Washington won 17 of its last 21 games.
-- Rockies won three of their last four games.

-- Bronx won its last three games, scoring 26 runs.
-- Baltimore won nine of its last twelve games. Royals won four of six.
-- White Sox won 14 of their last 18 at home.
-- Rays won nine of their last 12 games.
-- Tigers won seven of their last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Cubs lost nine of their last ten games. Cincinnati lost five of six.
-- Pirates lost three of their last four games.
-- Miami lost 16 of its last 23 games.
-- Mets lost ten of their last eleven home games.
-- Astros lost 34 of their last 39 games.
-- Diamondbacks lost five of their last even games.
-- Giants lost their last three home games, scoring 1-1-0 runs.

-- Blue Jays lost ten of their last 12 games.
-- Indians lost 12 of their last 14 games. Boston lost seven of last ten.
-- Minnesota lost its last three home games.
-- Oakland is 5-7 in its last twelve games.
-- Texas is 7-8 in its last 15 home games.
-- Seattle lost its last five games, allowing 32 runs. Angels lost six of nine.

Totals
-- Under is 11-5-1 in last seventeen games at Wrigley Field.
-- Nine of last twelve Cardinal road games stayed under.
-- 12 of last 16 San Diego games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Dodger road games.
-- Nine of last ten Atlanta games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last eight Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 4-2-1 in Arizona's last seven home games.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in Colorado's last eight road games.

-- Six of last eight Kansas City games stayed under total.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in Cleveland's last eleven home games.
-- Four of last five Toronto games went over the total
-- Six of last nine Detroit game went over the total.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten Oakland road games.
-- 15 of last 20 Tampa Bay games stayed under total.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Seattle road games.

Umpires
-- Cin-Chi-- Four of last five Wolf games stayed under total.
-- Col-SF-- Five of last six Gibson games stayed under total.
-- SD-Pitt-- Eight of last ten Winters games stayed under total.
-- StL-Phil-- Five of last seven Eddings games stayed under.
-- Mil-Hst-- Underdogs are 8-6 in last fourteen Darling games.
-- Atl-NY-- Underdogs won 10 of last 16 Fairchild games.
-- LA-Mia-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Carlson games.
-- Wsh-Az-- Injuries to umps make plate ump for this game a ???

-- NY-Tor-- Nine of last eleven Joyce games went over total.
-- Bos-Cle-- Under is 9-2-1 in last twelve Kellogg games.
-- KC-Blt-- Home team won 14 of last 18 Guccione games.
-- A's-Chi-- Umderdogs are 5-5 in last ten Davidson games.
-- TB-Min-- All eight Baker games stayed under the total.
-- Det-Tex-- Six of last eight Cederstrom games stayed under.
-- Sea-LA-- Six of last eight Diaz games stayed under the total.

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MLB

Saturday, August 11

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Trend Report
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1:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 9 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games at home

4:05 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of San Francisco's last 22 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games at home

4:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

6:05 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games
St. Louis is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games

7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BALTIMORE
Kansas City is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

7:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. PITTSBURGH
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. HOUSTON
Milwaukee is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Houston
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 3-21 SU in its last 24 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

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

7:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Oakland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Oakland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Chi White Sox's last 24 games when playing at home against Oakland
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland

7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Miami is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
Atlanta is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:05 PM
DETROIT vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Texas
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Texas is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Detroit

8:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 12 games when playing Washington
Arizona is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home

9:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 9 games
LA Angels are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games


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[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, August 11

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Saturday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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STREAKING

David Price, Tampa Bay Rays (14-4, 2.49 ERA)

Price allowed one run over seven innings and struck out 10 batters in his last start against the Orioles on Wednesday. He’s now tossed seven innings or more in seven straight starts, winning six of those outings. The lefty hasn’t taken a loss since June 13 and has to be considered as one of the frontrunners for the AL CY Young award. His next start is against the Twins at Target Field.

A.J. Burnett, Pittsburgh Pirates (14-3, 3.19 ERA)

Burnett held the high-powered Reds to two runs over 8 2/3 innings in his last start and the former Yankee took a no-hitter into the eighth inning in his previous outing against the Cubs. The righty has quickly emerged as the ace of the Pirates' staff and takes the mound against the lowly Padres in his next outing

SLUMPING

Ivan Nova, New York Yankees (10-6, 4.81 ERA)

Nova was rocked again Monday in a loss to the Tigers as he pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed seven runs. The righty has surrendered 23 long balls and 160 hits in just over 138 innings this season. Nova looks to pick up his first win since July 8 in Toronto on Saturday.

Tommy Milone, Oakland Athletics (9-9, 3.91 ERA)

Milone surrendered six runs on nine hits over six innings of a 6-5 loss to Toronto on Sunday. The lefty has allowed 16 runs over his last 19 innings after a string of six starts where he allowed two or fewer runs. He takes the hill in Chicago against the White sox next time out.


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MLB
Dunkel

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs
The Reds look to build on their 11-1 record in their last 12 Saturday games. Cincinnati is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Reds favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-135). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

Game 901-902: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.673; Cubs (Wood) 14.066
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-135); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-135); N/A

Game 903-904: Colorado at San Francisco (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Pomeranz) 14.685; San Francisco (Cain) 15.258
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-230); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-230); Over

Game 905-906: San Diego at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Marquis) 14.710; Pittsburgh (Burnett) 16.452
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-170); 8
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-170); Over

Game 907-908: St. Louis at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Westbrook) 16.652; Philadelphia (Lee) 15.527
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+115); Under

Game 909-910: Milwaukee at Houston (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Estrada) 15.041; Houston (Keuchel) 13.718
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-175); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-175); Under

Game 911-912: Atlanta at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Medlen) 14.607; NY Mets (Santana) 15.411
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-105); Under

Game 913-914: LA Dodgers at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Blanton) 14.837; Miami (Nolasco) 16.016
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+100); Under

Game 915-916: Washington at Arizona (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Jackson) 15.399; Arizona (Miley) 16.494
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Arizona (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-125); Over

Game 917-918: NY Yankees at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Nova) 14.784; Toronto (Laffey) 15.447
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+130); Over

Game 919-920: Boston at Cleveland (6:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Morales) 14.452; Cleveland (McAllister) 13.684
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-140); Under

Game 921-922: Kansas City at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Mendoza) 16.278; Baltimore (Tillman) 15.490
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+110); Under

Game 923-924: Oakland at Chicago White Sox (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Blackley) 15.068; White Sox (Liriano) 16.072
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-150); Over

Game 925-926: Tampa Bay at Minnesota (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 14.915; Minnesota (Blackburn) 15.496
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+170); Over

Game 927-928: Detroit at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 16.032; Texas (Holland) 14.834
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-150); Under

Game 929-930: Seattle at LA Angels (9:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Iwakuma) 15.810; LA Angels (Haren) 15.057
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-230); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+190); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, August 11

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CINCINNATI (67 - 46) at CHICAGO CUBS (44 - 67) - 4:05 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. TRAVIS WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 28-42 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 13-5 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 67-46 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 597-677 (+51.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 27-13 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 67-46 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 70-47 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 75-43 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 129-161 (-50.4 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.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-67 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 662-617 (-140.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 189-248 (-75.6 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 87-120 (-37.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 669-682 (-129.1 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-67 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 904-978 (-168.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-4 (+0.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ARROYO is 9-9 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 1.153.
His team's record is 12-12 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-10. (+2.9 units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (41 - 69) at SAN FRANCISCO (61 - 52) - 4:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 13-26 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 49-79 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-40 (-18.3 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.
COLORADO is 41-69 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 86-130 (-36.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-15 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
COLORADO is 47-70 (-28.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 9-25 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 41-69 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 31-48 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-23 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-3 (+1.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
POMERANZ is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.058.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

MATT CAIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
CAIN is 13-7 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.199.
His team's record is 16-10 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-18. (-11.4 units)

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SAN DIEGO (50 - 64) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 49) - 7:05 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 72-110 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 38-69 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 74-93 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 32-18 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 62-49 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-13 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 35-19 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 63-50 (+20.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-3 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
PITTSBURGH is 62-49 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 38-35 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-36 (+13.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-19 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BURNETT is 17-3 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 10-0 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 17-3 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 10-2 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 8-2 (+7.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 10-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 39-29 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 45-48 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 23-19 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 23-19 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 41-64 (-23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 31-35 (-24.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 12-27 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MARQUIS is 12-7 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.06 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 14-10 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-9. (+0.7 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BURNETT is 1-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.54 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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ST LOUIS (61 - 52) at PHILADELPHIA (51 - 61) - 7:05 PM
JAKE WESTBROOK (R) vs. CLIFF LEE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 55-58 (-33.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-41 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 73-39 (+27.2 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.
ST LOUIS is 116-84 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-61 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-32 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-58 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-21 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-39 (-10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-40 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LEE is 7-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-1 (+3.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WESTBROOK is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.895.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

CLIFF LEE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LEE is 3-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.362.
His team's record is 4-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (51 - 60) at HOUSTON (37 - 77) - 7:05 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 9-22 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-28 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 51-60 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-27 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-34 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 4-14 (-11.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 51-60 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 29-15 (+14.6 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 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-17 (+24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-34 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 37-76 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 39-79 (-33.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 193-224 (-57.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 43-78 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 37-76 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 26-54 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 25-58 (-26.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 7-5 (+0.1 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.9 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ESTRADA is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 15.75 and a WHIP of 3.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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ATLANTA (65 - 47) at NY METS (54 - 59) - 7:10 PM
KRIS MEDLEN (R) vs. JOHAN SANTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 37-33 (+6.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 41-24 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 17-4 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 65-47 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 33-21 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 28-18 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 63-46 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 46-32 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MEDLEN is 16-1 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 16-1 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 13-0 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 30-43 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 23-38 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 0-7 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NY METS are 61-76 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 263-267 (-72.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 61-76 (-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 35-48 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-4 (+0.9 Units) against NY METS this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

KRIS MEDLEN vs. NY METS since 1997
MEDLEN is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.032.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SANTANA is 3-8 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.99 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 5-10 (-8.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-2. (+10.9 units)

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LA DODGERS (61 - 52) at MIAMI (51 - 62) - 7:10 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 29-32 (-8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MIAMI is 313-347 (+40.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 14-4 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-24 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MIAMI is 51-62 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 14-22 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MIAMI is 9-26 (-16.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 58-75 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 2-12 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 50-60 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 42-58 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 31-45 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 26-35 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 23-40 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NOLASCO is 10-18 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 10-18 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 11-21 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 6-15 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 6-17 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JOE BLANTON vs. MIAMI since 1997
BLANTON is 7-4 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.260.
His team's record is 8-4 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.5 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
NOLASCO is 0-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 7.33 and a WHIP of 1.886.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

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WASHINGTON (70 - 43) at ARIZONA (57 - 56) - 8:10 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 154-128 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 154-128 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 107-84 (+23.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 44-25 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 68-54 (+24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 70-43 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-21 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 67-43 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 47-27 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 10-15 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 38-41 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
JACKSON is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.220.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

WADE MILEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MILEY is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (66 - 46) at TORONTO (53 - 59) - 1:05 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. AARON LAFFEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 16-29 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-12 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 318-229 (+52.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 12-3 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
NY YANKEES are 58-30 (+19.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 21-10 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
NOVA is 19-7 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 23-35 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-2 (+1.5 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

IVAN NOVA vs. TORONTO since 1997
NOVA is 2-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

AARON LAFFEY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LAFFEY is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 0.705.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BOSTON (56 - 58) at CLEVELAND (52 - 61) - 6:05 PM
FRANKLIN MORALES (L) vs. ZACH MCALLISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 56-58 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 50-53 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 101-91 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-43 (-21.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 62-54 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 2-7 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 63-50 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 99-88 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-26 (+17.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 2-10 (-8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 12-24 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+1.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

FRANKLIN MORALES vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACH MCALLISTER vs. BOSTON since 1997
MCALLISTER is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.143.
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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KANSAS CITY (48 - 64) at BALTIMORE (61 - 52) - 7:05 PM
LUIS MENDOZA (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 61-52 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-21 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-31 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 12-6 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
BALTIMORE is 56-45 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 44-39 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-25 (+15.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-14 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 110-108 (-38.5 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.
BALTIMORE is 131-127 (-43.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-3 (-0.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

LUIS MENDOZA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MENDOZA is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
TILLMAN is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 11.87 and a WHIP of 2.278.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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OAKLAND (60 - 52) at CHI WHITE SOX (61 - 50) - 7:10 PM
TRAVIS BLACKLEY (L) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-25 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-23 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-50 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 234-181 (+47.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
OAKLAND is 60-52 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 249-186 (+59.4 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 56-50 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 41-32 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 34-25 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-23 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-70 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-17 (-10.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-70 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-48 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

TRAVIS BLACKLEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LIRIANO is 3-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.238.
His team's record is 5-6 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-1.9 units)

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TAMPA BAY (60 - 52) at MINNESOTA (49 - 63) - 7:10 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PRICE is 0-5 (-8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 65-49 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 65-39 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 73-63 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 108-88 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PRICE is 28-14 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 19-7 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 112-163 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 45-77 (-25.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-82 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-42 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-16 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-82 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-51 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 39-56 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 12-24 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+1.3 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PRICE is 1-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BLACKBURN is 2-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.967.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.6 units)

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DETROIT (61 - 52) at TEXAS (65 - 46) - 8:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 5-11 (-9.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
DETROIT is 31-34 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 29-31 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 124-79 (+18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 74-41 (+23.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 39-21 (+17.9 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-3 (+1.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TEXAS since 1997
VERLANDER is 8-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 1.150.
His team's record is 9-3 (+5.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.5 units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. DETROIT since 1997
HOLLAND is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.852.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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SEATTLE (51 - 63) at LA ANGELS (60 - 53) - 9:05 PM
HISASHI IWAKUMA (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 19-47 (-22.3 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.
SEATTLE is 180-259 (-62.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-95 (-34.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 99-158 (-48.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 18-41 (-20.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 13-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
LA ANGELS are 60-53 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 28-31 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HAREN is 8-12 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 12-20 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 7-12 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 27-36 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 23-31 (-19.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 9-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-2 (+3.2 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

DAN HAREN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HAREN is 11-5 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 1.117.
His team's record is 12-8 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-11. (-6.7 units)

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[Udog]

Saturday's betting tips: More inclement weather expected at PGA Champ.

Weather to Watch

PGA Championship: A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms are expected this afternoon at Kiawah Island. Winds will be blowing from the south at 12 mph.

Who’s hot?

The Washington Nationals have won seven straight and are 9-1 in their last 10 games. The Nationals became the first team in the bigs to capture 70 wins this season with a 9-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Who’s not?

The Seattle Mariners have lost five consecutive games, the latest loss coming after ace Felix Hernandez was staked a 5-0 lead. They’re 1-6 on their current road trip.

Key stat

48.2 - Carmelo Anthony is scoring 48.2 points per 48 minutes in the Olympics. He's never averaged more than 36.3 points per 48 minutes in any of his nine NBA seasons.

Game of the day

Detroit Tigers at Texas Rangers (+126, 9)

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

It appears the Boston Red Sox have lost rookie third baseman Will Middlebrooks with a broken wrist. Middlebrooks was hit on the right wrist by a pitch in the ninth inning of Friday’s contest with the Cleveland Indians. Middlebrooks is batting .288 with 15 homers and 54 RBIs in 75 games for Boston this season.

Notable quotable

"It was fun, but it also was tough. You were getting blown all over the place. It was just a very difficult day."- Tiger Woods on the second round weather conditions at the PGA Championship.

Betting news and notes

-Blue Jays center fielder Colby Rasmus likely won't be in the lineup Saturday after aggravating a groin injury late in Friday's loss. He is considered day-to-day.

-The Cincinnati Reds have won 11 of their last 12 Saturday games and are 20-7 in their last 27 games coming off a win.

-Milwaukee has scored 2.9 runs per game during its 10-game road losing streak, and the Brewers have scored one run or been shut out in four of those games.

-Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe is reportedly on the verge of signing his one-year franchise tender, according to multiple reports. The Chiefs dropped their preseason opener 27-17 to the Arizona Cardinals on Friday.

[Udog]

What bettors need to know: Saturday's NFL preseason games

Football bettors can choose from two games on the NFL preseason schedule Saturday.

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

Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers (-3, 35.5)

The Houston defense had a huge turnaround from the 2010 season going from one of the worst units in the league to ranking second in total defense last season.

Inside linebacker Brian Cushing has spent two nights in the hospital with a viral infection this week, but coach Gary Kubiak won’t rule him out of Saturday’s preseason opener. Quarterback Matt Schaub will play 12 to 15 snaps at Carolina. T.J. Yates and John Beck will take over from there and finish the game, according to Kubiak.

It has been a turbulent training camp for the Carolina Panthers.

Offensive tackle Jeff Otah’s contract with the Panthers was terminated after he was dealt to the New York Jets, failed his physical and was sent back to Carolina, where he once again failed another physical.

Cornerback Captain Munnerlyn has been feuding with wide receiver Steve Smith and Jonathan Stewart after they took issue with his physical style of play in camp. Munnerlyn’s competition at corner, Brandon Hogan (knee)and Josh Norman (hamstring), are already missing time due to injury.

The pressure will once again fall on Cam Newton and the rushing attack of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart this season.

Tennessee Titans @ Seattle Seahawks (-3, 33.5)

Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck will be the starter when the Titans open the preseason against the Seahawks, coach Mike Munchak informed the media Thursday.

Hasselbeck will play 10-15 snaps and then Jake Locker will take over until halftime. Rusty Smith and Nick Stephens are expected to share snaps in the second half.

NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport reporter earlier this week that Chris Johnson looked like the "Chris Johnson of old," referring to his effort in 2009 where he rushed for over 2,000 yards.

The Seahawks signed wide receiver Terrell Owens on Monday to a one-year deal reportedly worth $1 million.

“His workout and work ethic was extraordinary,” head coach Pete Carroll said via Twitter earlier this week. “He has a chance to start over here, and that’s pretty cool.”

Seattle's three-way quarterback competition begins on Saturday. Matt Flynn's been promised the first half and Russell Wilson the second.

[StarDust Bum]

NFL

Saturday, August 11

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Houston - 7:00 PM ET Houston +2.5 500

Carolina - Over 35.5 500

Tennessee - 10:00 PM ET Seattle -3 500

Seattle - Under 34 500

[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, August 11

National League

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 ET
Arroyo: Cincinnati 27-13 SU in day games
Wood: Chicago Cubs 27-46 SU as an underdog of +100 to +150

Colorado at San Francisco, 4:05 ET
Pomeranz: Colorado 3-15 SU when playing on Saturday
Cain: San Francisco 23-11 SU against left-handed starters

San Diego at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Marquis: 66-81 TSR in the second half of the season
Burnett: Pittsburgh 15-3 SU when playing on Saturday

St. Louis at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Westbrook: ST Louis 37-16 SU after having lost 3 of their last 4
Lee: Philadelphia 6-12 SU after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less

Milwaukee at Houston, 7:05 ET
Estrada: Milwaukee 55-17 SU as a favorite of -150 or more
Keuchel: Houston 8-41 SU as an underdog of +150 or more

Atlanta at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Medlen: 16-1 TSR in all games
Santana: NY Mets 11-23 SU in the second half of the season

LA Dodgers at Miami, 7:10 ET
Blanton: LA Dodgers 14-4 SU when playing on Saturday
Nolasco: Miami 7-18 SU after 2 games without a stolen base

Washington at Arizona, 8:10 ET MLB
Jackson: Washington 26-11 SU in the second half of the season
Miley: Arizona 8-15 SU at home after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6


American League

NY Yankees at Toronto, 1:05 ET MLB
Nova: NY Yankees 13-2 SU after 5 or more consecutive road games
Laffey: Toronto 23-35 SU after a loss

Boston at Cleveland, 6:05 ET
Morales: Boston 22-31 SU after 1 or more consecutive unders
McAlllister: Cleveland 23-15 SU after 3 or more home games

Kansas City at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Mendoza: Kansas City 10-22 SU after 2 games without giving up a stolen base
Tillman: Baltimore 11-5 SU after a win by 4 runs or more

Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 ET
Milone: Oakland 23-10 SU in the second half of the season
Liriano: CHI White Sox 11-17 SU at home when the total is 8 to 8.5

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 7:10 ET
Price: Tampa Bay 19-12 SU on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5
Blackburn: Minnesota 3-16 SU in home games in August

Detroit at Texas, 8:05 ET MLB
Verlander: Detroit 13-2 SU after batting .315 or better over 10 games
Holland: Texas 5-11 SU after 3 games without giving up a stolen base

Seattle at LA Angels, 9:05 ET
Iwakuma: Seattle 13-4 SU after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8
Haren: LA Angels 8-18 SU after 3 or more consecutive overs