Sunday's Trends and Indexes - 8/12 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Sunday, August 12

Good Luck on day #225 of 2012!

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Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

-- Not to say Toronto SS Omar Vizquel is old, but when broke into the major leagues, gasoline was $1.12 a gallon. Really, it was.

-- In four majors this season, Eldrick Woods is -8 on Thursday/Friday, +15 on Saturday/Sunday.

-- A guy won an Olympic boxing match, despite getting knocked down five times in the last round. Five times!!! Who were the judges?

-- Saturdays without a FOX Game of the Week are much better; watching all 15 games is better than being stuck with one game for three hours.

-- The most underrated person in NFL history? Chuck Noll.

-- Brandon Inge got the game-winning hit for the A's Saturday night, just a half-inning after dislocating his shoulder making a diving stop at 3rd base. Lot of things are measured in baseball; can't measure a guy's heart.


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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Looking at trends for AFC teams.......

Ravens—John Harbaugh is 17-10-1 vs spread in games where spread was 3 or less points, either way; since ’03, Ravens are 27-9-2 as non-divisional home favorites, but are just 8-15 as road favorites since ’05.

Bills—3-8-1 as home underdog vs AFC East rivals; since ’08, they’re 7-13-2 vs spread in game following a win.

Bengals—Since 2008. Cincy is 6-0 as home dog in divisional games; since ’06, they’re 18-11 as non-divisional underdog. Bengals are 12-18-3 in game off a loss, 16-10 in game following a win.

Browns—Over last decade, Cleveland is 6-1 as road favorite; they’ve covered eight of last 13 games as double digit underdog. Browns are 3-8-2 as home favorites since ’08; they’ve covered only twice out of last eight games when they were favored over a divisional rival.

Broncos—Fox lost eight of nine home openers as a HC; Denver is 5-24-2 vs spread last 31 times they were favored at home-- 1-11-1 in last 13 against an AFC West rival, 4-13-1 in other games. Denver is -31 in turnovers the last four years.

Texans—Coming off its first-ever playoff appearance, Houston covered its last six divisional home games; they had 44 sacks LY, after having 30-30-25 three years before that. Texans are expected to jog to divisional title this year. Lot of pressure there.

Colts—New coach, new QB, old trends don’t mean as much, but Indy is 7-13 in last 20 non-divisional home games (6-6 in last 12 AFC South home games). Colts are 24-10-1 vs spread in last 35 non-divisional road games, but 2-6-1 in last nine games where spread was 3 or less points.

Jaguars—Last four years, Jax is 12-20 vs spread at home; they’re 7-17 vs spread in game following their last 24 SU wins. Jaguars haven’t been good, despite being positive in turnovers in six of last eight seasons.

Chiefs—Underdogs are 22-7-1 vs spread in KC’s last 30 divisional home games; Chiefs are 6-14-1 in last 21 games as a favorite, 3-13-1 in last 17 as home favorite. KC covered nine of last 10 vs NFC teams.

Dolphins—Since 2003, Fish are amazingly awful 8-31 as a home favorite, though they were 3-2 LY; since ’04, they’re 15-38 vs spread as a favorite, home or away. Old coach Sparano is new OC with Jets, so they’ll still see him twice a year.

Patriots—Since ’03, Pats are 10-2-1 as an underdog of 3 or less points; they’re +45 in turnovers the last two seasons. Watching Hard Knocks, thought occurs to me; if Patriots didn’t want Chad85Johnson, and they needed WRs, why should anyone else want him?

Jets—Attention junkies of the NFL; they’re 5-13 vs spread in last 18 games vs NFC teams, 2-9-1 in last dozen tries as a divisional home favorite (11-10 in non-divisional tilts). Hopefully someone will explain to me someday how signing Tim Tebow was an overall good idea for the franchise.

Raiders—Dennis Allen is Oakland’s 4th HC in five years; Steelers have had three since 1969. Raiders had negative turnover ratio in eight of last nine years- they covered four of last 17 tries when favored, but 13 of last 18 vs divisional rivals.

Steelers—Since 2004, they’re 12-4 vs spread in games where spread was 3 or less points; they’re 12-19-1 in last 32 games as road favorites, 7-17 in last 24 tries as a double digit favorite.

Chargers—Over last five seasons, Bolts are 7-12-1 vs spread in first four games of season; with Manning in Denver and Chiefs improved, Norvelous Norv needs faster start this season. San Diego is 4-13-1 vs spread in last 18 games on carpet; their two games on turf this year are in Weeks 5/16 (NO/NYJ). Chargers are -7/-6 in turnovers last two years.

Titans—They’re 14-6 vs spread in last 20 games where spread was 3 or less points. Munchak was 1-5 vs spread in divisional games LY, after Fisher had gone 20-10 in previous five seasons. Titans are 9-14 in last 23 games as non-divsional road favorite.

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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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What bettors need to know: Rams at Colts

St. Louis Rams at Indianapolis Colts (-1.5, 34)

Most eyes will be on Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, the top overall pick in April’s draft. The Stanford standout is expected to be given 20 to 25 plays in the preseason opener, according to offensive coordinator Bruce Arians.

Luck replaces Peyton Manning in Indianapolis and his preseason NFL debut is the main reason NFL Network has decided to televise the game nationally.

The Rams went 4-0 in the preseason last year before a 2-14 regular season. New head coach Jeff Fisher takes the warm-up games seriously, especially on the defensive side of the ball.

“What you want to do through the preseason is not give up a lot of points, keep the penalties down – keep them way down – protect the football, block and tackle and execute and let the score take care of itself,” Fisher said earlier this week.

He also announced that many of his starters, including running back Steven Jackson and quarterback Sam Bradford, will only partake in “12 to 20 plays” on Sunday.




NFL Preseason Week 1 Dunkel

St. Louis at Indianapolis
Andrew Luck and the Colts make their preseason debut tonight. St. Louis is the pick (Pick) according to Dunkel, which has the Rams favored by 6. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis. Here are all of this week's picks.

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




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
Dunkel

Kansas City at Baltimore
The Royals look to follow up yesterday's 7-3 win and build on their 7-1 record in Bruce Chen's last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in the previous game. Kansas City is the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Royals favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+110). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

Game 951-952: Atlanta at NY Mets (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Sheets) 14.919; NY Mets (Niese) 15.100
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+100); Under

Game 953-954: LA Dodgers at Miami (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Capuano) 14.194; Miami (LeBlanc) 14.659
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+105); Over

Game 955-956: San Diego at Pittsburgh (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Ohlendorf) 15.237; Pittsburgh (Bedard) 15.925
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-165); Over

Game 957-958: Milwaukee at Houston (2:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 14.731; Houston (Lyles) 14.028
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-200); Under

Game 959-960: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 14.828; Cubs (Raley) 13.911
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-180); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-180); N/A

Game 961-962: Colorado at San Francisco (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (White) 15.242; San Francisco (Zito) 14.701
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-155); 8
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+135); Under

Game 963-964: Washington at Arizona (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Detwiler) 16.410; Arizona (Corbin) 15.483
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Arizona (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-105); Over

Game 965-966: St. Louis at Philadelphia (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lynn) 14.971; Philadelphia (Worley) 16.208
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+110); Under

Game 967-968: NY Yankees at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Hughes) 16.858; Toronto (Happ) 14.373
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-165); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-165); Under

Game 969-970: Boston at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lester) 13.950; Cleveland (Kluber) 15.186
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-160); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+140); Over

Game 971-972: Kansas City at Baltimore (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Chen) 16.214; Baltimore (Hunter) 15.654
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+115); Under

Game 973-974: Oakland at Chicago White Sox (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Colon) 14.402; White Sox (Sale) 15.738
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-160); 8
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-160); Over

Game 975-976: Tampa Bay at Minnesota (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 14.874; Minnesota (Diamond) 15.538
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+100); Under

Game 977-978: Detroit at Texas (3:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 15.739; Texas (Darvish) 15.127
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Texas (-140); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+120); Over

Game 979-980: Seattle at LA Angels (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Vargas) 14.351; LA Angels (Weaver) 15.515
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-250); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-250); Over

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, August 12

Hot pitchers
-- LeBlanc has a 2.16 RA in two starts, but lasted total of only 8.1 innings.
-- Bedard is 1-1, 0.64 in his last two home starts.
-- Gallardo is 2-0, 1.29 in his last couple starts.
-- Cueto is 5-1, 3.46 in his last six starts.
-- Detwiler is 2-1, 2.20 in his last five starts. Corbin is 1-0, 1.50 in his last couple outings.
-- Sheets is 4-1, 1.69 in five starts this season.

-- Hughes is 2-1, 3.38 in his last five starts.
-- Colon is 3-0, 0.48 in his last three starts. Sale is 5-0, 0.94 in his last six home starts.
-- Shields won his last two starts, allowing one run in 17 IP. Diamond is 2-1, 2.31 in his last three outings.
-- Detroit won seven of last eight Porcello starts (5-1, 4.07), scoring 51 runs.
-- Weaver is 9-0, 1.60 in his last nine starts. Vargas is 5-1, 1.84 in his last six.

Cold pitchers
-- Capuano is 0-3, 6.75 in his last three starts.
-- Former Pirate Ohlendorf is 1-2, 7.24 in his last three starts.
-- Lyles is 0-4, 8.19 in his last seven starts.
-- Raley allowed seven runs in four IP in his first MLB start.
-- Zito is 1-2, 6.17 in his last four starts. White is 0-3, 6.66 in his last six.
-- Lynn is 1-1, 6.35 in his last three starts. Worley is 1-2, 6.14 in last four.
-- Niese is 1-2, 5.54 in his last four starts.

-- Happ is 1-3, 5.48 in his last four starts.
-- Lester is 0-5, 8.91 in his last six starts. Kluber has a 7.84 RA in his first two major league starts.
-- BChen is 1-3, 7.71 in his last eight starts. Hunter is 0-3, 5.00 in his last three starts.
-- Darvish is 0-2, 9.50 in his last three starts.

Hot Teams
-- Cardinals won eight of their last twelve games.
-- San Diego won its last six games, allowing 15 runs.
-- Dodgers won eight of their last twelve road games.
-- Braves won 14 of their last 17 games.
-- Washington won 18 of its last 22 games.
-- Rockies won four of their last six road games.

-- Bronx won its last four games, scoring 31 runs.
-- Baltimore won nine of its last thirteen games. Royals won five of seven.
-- White Sox won 14 of their last 19 at home. Oakland won three of its last four games overall.
-- Rays won ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Tigers won seven of their last ten games. Texas won three of four.

Cold Teams
-- Phillies are 6-8 in their last fourteen games.
-- Cubs lost ten of their last eleven games. Cincinnati lost five of seven.
-- Pirates lost four of their last five games.
-- Miami lost 16 of its last 24 games.
-- Mets lost 11 of their last 12 home games.
-- Astros lost 34 of their last 39 games. Milwaukee lost 11 in row on road, but is 3-2 in last five games overall.
-- Diamondbacks lost six of their last eight games.
-- Giants lost three of their last four home games.

-- Blue Jays lost eleven of their last thirteen games.
-- Indians lost 12 of their last 15 games. Boston lost eight of last eleven.
-- Minnesota lost its last four home games.
-- Seattle lost five of its last six games. Angels lost seven of ten.

Totals
-- Under is 12-5-1 in last eighteen games at Wrigley Field.
-- Ten of last thirteen Cardinal road games stayed under.
-- 12 of last 17 San Diego games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-3-1 in last twelve Dodger road games.
-- Nine of last eleven Atlanta games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last nine Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Arizona games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in Colorado's last nine road games.

-- Six of last nine Kansas City games stayed under total.
-- Under is 9-2-1 in Cleveland's last twelve home games.
-- Four of last six Toronto games went over the total
-- 13 of last 17 Texas home games stayed under total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Oakland road games.
-- 16 of last 21 Tampa Bay games stayed under total.
-- Under is 7-4-1 in last twelve Seattle road games.

Umpires
-- Cin-Chi-- Last five Kulpa games stayed under the total.
-- Col-SF-- Favorites won six of last seven Gonzalez games.
-- SD-Pitt-- 15 of last 22 Wegner games stayed under total.
-- StL-Phil-- Underdogs won six of last ten LBarrett games.
-- Mil-Hst-- Under is 3-0-1 in Rackley games this season.
-- Atl-NY-- Eight of last 12 Vanover games went over total.
-- LA-Mia-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Hernandez games.
-- Wsh-Az-- Underdogs are 9-7 in last sixteen Reyburn

-- NY-Tor-- Visiting team won four of last five Dimuro games.
-- Bos-Cle-- Eight of last ten Foster games stayed under total.
-- KC-Blt-- Underdog won six of last seven Campos games.
-- A's-Chi-- Underdogs are 9-7 in last sixteen TWelke games.
-- TB-Min-- Underdogs won six of last eight McClelland games.
-- Det-Tex-- 12 of last 16 Barksdale games stayed under total.
-- Sea-LA-- Visiting teams are 11-5 in Estabrook games this year.

[Udog]

MLB

Sunday, August 12

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Boston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games

1:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
Toronto is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing NY Yankees

1:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of LA Dodgers's last 22 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games at home
Miami is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

1:35 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PHILADELPHIA
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home

1:35 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City

1:35 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games

2:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Houston is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games

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

2:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Oakland is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Oakland is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games

2:20 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CHI CUBS
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

3:05 PM
DETROIT vs. TEXAS
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Texas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Texas's last 16 games when playing at home against Detroit

3:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Seattle

4:05 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Colorado
San Francisco is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

4:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ARIZONA
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Arizona is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home

8:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
NY Mets are 1-11 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of NY Mets's last 18 games at home


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MLB

Sunday, August 12

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Sunday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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STREAKING

Bartolo Colon, Oakland Athletics (9-8, 3.38 ERA)

Colon will move up a day in the rotation to make Sunday's start against the White Sox. The 39-year-old hasn’t allowed an earned run in 22 2/3 innings and has picked up wins in each of his last three starts. The last earned run given up by the right-hander came on a solo home run by the Yankees’ Curtis Granderson on July 22 in Oakland.

Jered Weaver, Los Angeles Angels (15-1, 2.13 ERA)

Weaver notched his second shutout of the season Monday in a 4-0 win over Oakland. The righty has won nine consecutive starts and his only loss this season came on May 13 to the Rangers. He toes the rubber at home against the Mariners in his next outing.

SLUMPING

Yu Darvish, Texas Rangers (11-8, 4.57 ERA)

Darvish was roughed Monday against the Red Sox as he pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed six runs on 11 hits. The Japanese import has allowed 18 runs over his last three starts and has seen his ERA skyrocket from 3.59 to 4.57 over his last five outings. He looks to turn things around versus the Tigers on Sunday.

Vance Worley, Philadelphia Phillies (6-7, 3.83 ERA)

Worley said he got ill about an hour before Monday's game, but pitched anyway, the Philadelphia Daily News reports. He only lasted 3 2/3 innings, surrendering four runs to the Braves. The righty insists the bone chips in his elbow aren’t to blame for the poor outing and he intends to pitch through the pain for the remainder of the season. His next start is at home versus the Cardinals.


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MLB

Sunday, August 12

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Sunday Night Baseball: Braves at Mets
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The Mets and Braves take over Sunday Night Baseball in New York where the home team hopes to make one last push for the playoffs.

SHEETS OF SUCCESS

Ben Sheets has been incredible this season after having not started since July of 2010. The righty is 4-1 with a 1.41 ERA in five starts for Atlanta. It came at a great time as Jair Jurrjens was ineffective and Brandon Beachy was ruled out for the rest of the season. Sheets made his debut this season against the Mets; he allowed just two hits and one walk while striking out five in six innings. The one weak link in Sheets this season has been his inability to go longer than six innings. Sheets’ worst start of the season came at home against Miami back on August 1st when he allowed 4 runs and 11 hits.

A NIESE MIXED BAG

Jon Niese is a “go-figure” kind of pitcher. He's 8-6 with a 3.82 ERA in 22 starts for the Mets. He has allowed 13 runs and 20 hits in his last three starts taking two losses in those games. Between June 22nd and July 17th, the southpaw made five starts for New York allowing 2 earned runs or more just twice. He has been able to keep his walk totals down allowing only four runners on base via free pass over his last six starts. Niese last faced the Braves on April 8th at home; he gave up two hits and 4 runs in six innings. He has allowed 4 runs or more in four of his last six starts against Atlanta overall.

INJURY REPORT

The Braves may be winning, but they have done so with a ton of injuries. Brian McCann and Chipper Jones are dealing with ailments that kept them out for Friday night's win. The rotation is succeeding despite the fact that Brandon Beachy, Jair Jurrjens, and Tommy Hanson are all on the DL. The Mets injury list got smaller with Johan Santana's return on Saturday. New York is surviving without Mike Pelfrey, Tim Byrdak, Dillon Gee, and Frankie Francisco although the former closer is expected to be activated for Monday's game against the Giants.

TRENDS

-Braves are 4-1 in Sheets' last 5 starts vs. the N.L. East
-Under is 7-3 in Braves last 10 during Game 3 of a series

-Mets are 3-8 in Niese's last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record
-The Over is 22-9-1 in Niese's last 32 starts vs. a team with a winning record

HITTERS TO WATCH

-Jason Bay is 12-for-30 vs. Sheets
-David Wright is 4-for-11 vs. Sheets

-Martin Prado is 5-for-21 vs. Niese
-Dan Uggla is 7-for-23 vs. Niese


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MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, August 12

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ATLANTA (66 - 47) at NY METS (54 - 60) - 8:05 PM
BEN SHEETS (R) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 37-34 (+5.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 29-18 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 64-46 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 47-32 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 42-24 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 18-4 (+12.5 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 66-47 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 34-21 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 61-77 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 263-268 (-73.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 61-77 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 35-49 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 30-44 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 23-39 (-16.8 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 0-8 (-9.2 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-4 (+1.9 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

BEN SHEETS vs. NY METS since 1997
SHEETS is 5-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.237.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.6 units)

JON NIESE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NIESE is 4-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.529.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (61 - 53) at MIAMI (52 - 62) - 1:10 PM
CHRIS CAPUANO (L) vs. WADE LEBLANC (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 29-33 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CAPUANO is 16-28 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 314-347 (+41.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
MIAMI is 77-55 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-40 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MIAMI is 52-62 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 10-26 (-15.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 59-75 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-19 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 51-60 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. MIAMI since 1997
CAPUANO is 4-5 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.197.
His team's record is 5-8 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-4. (+4.5 units)

WADE LEBLANC vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LEBLANC is 1-6 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.311.
His team's record is 1-7 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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SAN DIEGO (51 - 64) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 50) - 1:35 PM
ROSS OHLENDORF (R) vs. ERIK BEDARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 39-69 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-13 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 35-20 (+12.8 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 24-14 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 62-50 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-37 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-20 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-19 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 62-50 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 49-46 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 7-1 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent this season.
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.
PITTSBURGH is 31-36 (-25.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 12-28 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 41-65 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-0 (+2.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

ERIK BEDARD vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BEDARD is 4-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.63 and a WHIP of 0.795.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (51 - 61) at HOUSTON (38 - 77) - 2:05 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. JORDAN LYLES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 18-35 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 4-15 (-13.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 72-135 (-48.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 7-16 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-25 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 51-61 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-46 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-23 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-29 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 51-61 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-28 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
GALLARDO is 25-33 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 30-15 (+16.2 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 46-18 (+22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 15-1 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 11-33 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 24-59 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-76 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 26-58 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 16-34 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 38-76 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 40-79 (-32.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LYLES is 5-25 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LYLES is 2-14 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LYLES is 5-25 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-7 (+1.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.9 Units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GALLARDO is 12-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.086.
His team's record is 12-2 (+9.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+1.7 units)

JORDAN LYLES vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LYLES is 0-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (68 - 46) at CHICAGO CUBS (44 - 68) - 2:20 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. BROOKS RALEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 29-42 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 28-13 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 68-46 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 141-93 (+22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 76-43 (+21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 68-46 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 598-677 (+52.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 121-87 (+21.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CUETO is 32-15 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 11-0 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 32-14 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-68 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 662-618 (-141.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 189-249 (-76.6 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 87-121 (-38.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 669-683 (-130.1 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-68 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 904-979 (-169.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 129-162 (-51.4 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 5-3 (+0.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CUETO is 5-6 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.319.
His team's record is 7-8 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+1.5 units)

BROOKS RALEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (41 - 70) at SAN FRANCISCO (62 - 52) - 4:05 PM
ALEX WHITE (R) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 69-92 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 49-80 (-24.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-41 (-19.3 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 41-70 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 15-38 (-17.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 86-131 (-37.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-15 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
COLORADO is 47-71 (-29.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 9-26 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 41-70 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 181-89 (+38.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-41 (-8.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-23 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
ZITO is 20-28 (-17.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-3 (+2.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

ALEX WHITE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WHITE is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 8.38 and a WHIP of 2.068.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

BARRY ZITO vs. COLORADO since 1997
ZITO is 6-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 1.063.
His team's record is 11-5 (+9.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-9. (-4.4 units)

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WASHINGTON (71 - 43) at ARIZONA (57 - 57) - 4:10 PM
ROSS DETWILER (L) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 22-8 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 68-43 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 45-25 (+15.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-9 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 71-43 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-21 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 57-57 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 10-16 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 57-57 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 (+2.8 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

ROSS DETWILER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DETWILER is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.412.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

PAT CORBIN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (62 - 52) at PHILADELPHIA (51 - 62) - 1:35 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. VANCE WORLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 56-58 (-32.1 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 38-40 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 73-40 (+25.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-62 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-9 (-8.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-33 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-24 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-59 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-40 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-35 (-17.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-41 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-2 (+2.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

LANCE LYNN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

VANCE WORLEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
WORLEY is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
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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NY YANKEES (67 - 46) at TORONTO (53 - 60) - 1:05 PM
PHIL HUGHES (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 318-229 (+52.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
TORONTO is 22-13 (+11.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 43-24 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 13-3 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
NY YANKEES are 59-30 (+20.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 23-36 (-14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HAPP is 4-19 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-2 (+2.5 Units) against TORONTO this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. TORONTO since 1997
HUGHES is 3-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.59 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 8-4 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.2 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HAPP is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
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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BOSTON (56 - 59) at CLEVELAND (53 - 61) - 1:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 33-44 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 27-32 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 62-55 (-23.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 2-8 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 56-59 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 55-58 (-25.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-54 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LESTER is 8-15 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 8-14 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 4-10 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 36-55 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-24 (-10.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-4 (-0.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JON LESTER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
LESTER is 4-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.227.
His team's record is 7-3 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+1.0 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (49 - 64) at BALTIMORE (61 - 53) - 1:35 PM
BRUCE CHEN (L) vs. TOMMY HUNTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 61-53 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-22 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-32 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 22-12 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 56-46 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HUNTER is 32-21 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUNTER is 31-16 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 19-14 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHEN is 13-6 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 7-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 290-366 (-99.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 110-109 (-39.9 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 162-244 (-80.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-4 (+0.9 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

BRUCE CHEN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
CHEN is 2-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.26 and a WHIP of 1.831.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)

TOMMY HUNTER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HUNTER is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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OAKLAND (61 - 52) at CHI WHITE SOX (61 - 51) - 2:10 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 45-34 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 587-597 (+43.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-51 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 57-50 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 34-26 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 35-25 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 13-6 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
OAKLAND is 61-52 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 27-26 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 250-186 (+60.7 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-71 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-18 (-11.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-71 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-24 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
COLON is 10-7 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.335.
His team's record is 11-10 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-9. (+1.1 units)

CHRIS SALE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SALE is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (61 - 52) at MINNESOTA (49 - 64) - 2:10 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. SCOTT DIAMOND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 74-63 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 205-203 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 8-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 109-88 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 45-33 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 66-49 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 66-39 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 75-52 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-83 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 75-121 (-30.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-25 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-30 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 112-164 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 45-78 (-26.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-83 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-43 (-17.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-17 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-1 (+2.3 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SHIELDS is 4-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.492.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.9 units)

SCOTT DIAMOND vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (61 - 53) at TEXAS (66 - 46) - 3:05 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 120-184 (-50.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
TEXAS is 125-79 (+19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 76-49 (+16.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 39-22 (+16.5 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.
DETROIT is 15-3 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
DETROIT is 71-43 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PORCELLO is 35-20 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 18-9 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 34-19 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 25-16 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 14-6 (+9.4 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)
TEXAS is 35-31 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 6-3 (+2.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. TEXAS since 1997
PORCELLO is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.84 and a WHIP of 1.986.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

YU DARVISH vs. DETROIT since 1997
DARVISH is 2-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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SEATTLE (52 - 63) at LA ANGELS (60 - 54) - 3:35 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 54-95 (-32.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 48-85 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 20-47 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 181-259 (-60.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 647-551 (+73.5 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
WEAVER is 17-3 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 29-10 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 21-3 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 19-3 (+14.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 15-1 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 17-3 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 15-11 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 60-54 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-3 (+0.9 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
VARGAS is 4-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.68 and a WHIP of 1.095.
His team's record is 5-6 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.4 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WEAVER is 12-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.169.
His team's record is 16-6 (+9.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-7. (+3.6 units)

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[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet

Sunday, August 12

National League

Atlanta at NY Mets, 8:00 ET ESPN
Sheets: Atlanta 7-0 ATS off BB road division wins
Niese: 4-13 TSR at home in the second half of the season

LA Dodgers at Miami, 1:10 ET
Capuano: Dodgers 8-1 SU away vs. NL East opponents
LeBlanc: Miami 13-33 SU as a home underdog

San Diego at Pittsburgh, 1:35 ET
Ohlendorf: San Diego 7-1 SU off a shutout win
Bedard: 15-24 TSR at home in the second half of the season

Milwaukee at Houston, 2:05 ET
Gallardo: Milwaukee 55-18 SU as a favorite of -150 or higher
Lyles: 1-13 TSR as an underdog

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Cueto: 11-0 TSR in day games
Raley: Cubs 9-21 SU off a loss by 2 runs or less

Colorado at San Francisco, 4:05 ET
White: Colorado 13-32 SU as an underdog of +150 or less
Zito: 41-10 TSR as a home favorite of -150 to -200

Washington at Arizona, 4:10 ET
Detwiler: Washington 18-8 SU away off BB wins
Corbin: Arizona 3-10 SU at home off 3+ Overs

St. Louis at Philadelphia, 1:35 ET
Lynn: 13-3 TSR with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
Worley: Philadelphia 1-9 SU as a home underdog of +125 or less


American League

NY Yankees at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Hughes: Yankees 14-2 SU off 5+ road games
Happ: Toronto 9-21 SU after scoring 2 runs or less

Boston at Cleveland, 1:05 ET
Lester: Boston 11-20 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Klueber: Cleveland 15-9 SU as a home underdog

Kansas City at Baltimore, 1:35 ET
Chen: 7-1 TSR in August
Hunter: Baltimore 8-0 Over at home after winning 6 or 7 of their last 8 games

Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 ET TBS
Colon: 8-2 TSR off BB starts allowing 1 or 0 walks
Sale: White Sox 11-18 SU at home with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 2:10 ET
Shields: Tampa Bay 8-1 SU away on Sundays
Diamond: Minnesota 3-17 SU at home in August

Detroit at Texas, 3:05 ET
Porcello: 18-6 TSR in the second half of the season
Darvish: Texas 11-24 SU after allowing 2 runs or less

Seattle at LA Angels, 3:35 ET
Vargas: Seattle 10-2 Over after losing 4 of their last 5 games
Weaver: 16-2 TSR as a favorite

[Udog]

Sunday's betting tips: McIlroy 2/1 favorite at PGA Champ.

Weather to watch:

Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins: A 70 percent chance of rain at Target Field this afternoon.

Who’s hot?

Jason Marquis took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before settling for a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Pirates 5-0 for their 11th straight win in Pittsburgh and sixth consecutive win overall.

Who’s not?

Toronto fielded an injury-depleted lineup with just three Opening Day starters, as the Jays lost their fifth straight to the visiting New York Yankees on Saturday.

Key stat

Host Great Britain currently has the largest increase in total medals compared to 2008 (47 to 62) with one day of Olympic action remaining.

Game of the day

Final round of the PGA Championship – Rory McIlroy is a 2/1 favorite after Saturday’s play.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Yankees’ ace CC Sabathia is headed to the disabled list with stiffness in his pitching elbow. Manager Joe Girardi announced the move Saturday after the Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 5-2 and several hours after Sabathia was spotted icing his elbow at the Rogers Centre.

Notable quotable

"We're not normal. To run 36 is not normal. We're flying. People call us robots. I said, no, we're from space. We drop from the sky like Mr. Bean. Because when he started he dropped out of the sky. It's just the fun stuff, you know, that we always do. I'm from Mars because I'm not normal. I'm the beast." -Jamaica's Yohan Blake on breaking the world record in the men's 4x100 relay.

Betting news and notes

-Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco is expected to travel with the team to Miami after Sunday's contest. Polanco has been sidelined with lower back inflammation since July 23.

-With Padres closer Huston Street (calf) on the disabled list, right-handers Luke Gregerson and Dale Thayer will share the save opportunities.

-The Reds are 22-8 in Johnny Cueto’s last 30 starts, and they have won the last seven times he has taken the mound on a Sunday.

-San Francisco third baseman Pablo Sandoval (hamstring) went 0-for-2 in his first rehab start Friday with Triple-A San Jose and could join the Giants as soon as Monday when they host Washington.

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