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**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 09:15 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Steelers' LB LaMarr Woodley donated $60,000 to cover participation fees for every student-athlete in Saginaw public schools. We hear so many bad things about athletes. Great to hear stuff like this!!!!

-- Eastern Michigan basketball coach Rob Murphy wanted to quit to be a scout with the Orlando Magic, but the $210K buyout was too much, so he stays at EMU. That sounds like a terrific working arrangement.

-- Mets' Matt Harvey had a 5-pitch inning against the Reds, think it was the 7th, facing five hitters. Don't see that a lot.

-- Chipper Jones had two homers on Chipper Jones Bobblehead Night.

-- Dan Straily got his first big league when it mattered most, on last game of an Oakland road trip during a pennant race. He beat the Royals, 3-0.

-- San Diego Padres sold for $800M this week, so if you ever want to own a big league ballclub, better start saving your pennies.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with the weekend here.........

13) If you ever meet a guy named Nigel Richards, don’t play Scrabble with him for money; guy just won his third straight (and 4th overall) National Scrabble Championship. I had no idea there was such a thing.

12) Also had no idea Nike Chairman Phil Knight is in his 70’s; he turns 80 on February 24, 2018. To thank him for his support of college basketball, 16 Nike-affiliated college hoop teams have committed to play in a 16-team tournament in November, 2017 in Portland, OR.

Heavy hitters, too; Kentucky-Michigan State-Duke are just three of the teams. This is how far in advance bigtime teams schedule their preseason tournaments, so its not that unusual to be booked this early, especially considering the heavyweight nature of this one-time event.

11) Indiana Hoosiers had 14 scholarship basketball players, but you can only have 13; one of their incoming freshmen suddenly didn’t meet the academic standards, so he’s off to either prep school or another college. All of which means Indiana is loaded this year. Feel bad for the kid, but if he’s good enough to play at IU, he’ll land somewhere good.

10) From 2009-11, Jake Peavy made 16-17-18 starts, or 51 out of a possible 105 (48.6%), not very durable. All of a sudden, in this, his walk year, Peavy has made 23 starts and averaged just over seven innings per start. In his last seven outings, the formerly brittle Peavy has thrown 115-120-122-121-114-104-124 pitches. Sounds like a salary drive to me.

9) Cowboy TE Jason Witten has a lacerated spleen, and could miss the start of the season. I’m no doctor, but I think a lacerated spleen is more serious than it sounds. NFL players don’t wear enough pads around their hips/ribs.

8) St Louis Cardinals are 11-20 in 1-run games, 5-13 in 2-run games, 47-21 in games decided by 3+ runs. Sounds like a team that has underachieved, but is ready to make a serious run down the stretch, just like LY.

7) Miami Marlins have scored zero or one run in 10 of Josh Johnson’s 23 starts.

Staff at Showtime is scrambling to come up with interesting pieces on the Marlins’ reality show, since the team itself is so depressing to watch.

6) Felix Hernandez got 26 misses on 58 Tampa Bay swings in his perfect game Wednesday, tied for 3rd most in big leagues this season. Francisco Liriano (30) had the most on July 13 against the A’s, the first game after the All-Star break.

CC Sabathia got the Rays to miss on 27 swings June 7; Chris Sale induced 26 Tampa Bay misses May 28 and Max Scherzer got 26 misses from the Pirates May 20. Its an underrated stat, swings/misses. The less the ball’s in play, the fewer mistakes that can happen in the field.

5) Dodgers are 12-2 in the eastern time zone this year; lot of things have broken LA’s way this season, from the new ownership group to Melky Cabrera’s suspension. Would expect Dodger Stadium to be awful crowded the rest of the season.

4) Major league batters are hitting .255 this year, same as LY, when they had their lowest batting average since 1989. Its getting to the point where lot of teams have neither lot of power or lot of speed; takes three hits to score a run. No-hitters ain’t what they used to be.

3) How does a major league team (Red Sox) hire a manager but not allow him to pick his own coaches? Would think this is, for the most part, a recipe for disaster.

These guys spend so much time together; they need to get along. I can see one coach who is established staying to work for different managers, but not the majority of a staff, like in Boston, especially with Francona/Valentine being such polar opposites as people. Just seems odd.

2) Cablevision finally signed on to show NFL Network, good news for KL Wheat down there on Long Island. Time Warner is still an NFLN holdout, which would be aggravating me greatly if I didn’t have DirecTV. NFL Network is a good channel that any football fan would enjoy watching.

1) Further proof NFL preseason is mostly bogus: Browns 35, Packers 10.

**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 09:24 AM

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

Tennessee Titans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3, 37.5)

The Titans are cranking up the intensity on defense, with defensive coordinator Jerry Gray calling for a more physical and explosive attack. Tennessee lost 27-17 to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the preseason, giving up 135 yards on the ground. Veteran Matt Hasselbeck, who started versus Seattle, will come off the bench in relief of Jake Locker.

The Bucs opened the preseason with a 20-7 win over the Miami Dolphins. Running backs Doug Martin and LeGarrette Blount each scored in that game and have a nice battle to be the featured back going. Tampa Bay will try to get free-agent addition WR Vincent Jackson some action Friday after he went without a catch in the win over the Dolphins.

Miami Dolphins at Carolina Panthers (-3.5, 37)

Ryan Tannehill and Matt Moore will duke it out at QB with veteran David Garrard on the shelf. Head coach Joe Philbin still hasn’t announced a starter as of Thursday afternoon. Tannehill picked apart the Bucs second and third stringers for 167 yards and one touchdown while Moore finished 7 for 12 for 79 yards and an interception.

Panthers head coach Ron Rivera plans to play his starters the entire first half Friday night, including quarterback Cam Newton. Newton wasn’t all that sharp in a Week 1 preseason loss to the Houston Texans, going 2 for 6 for 17 yards and adding 16 yards on the ground.

Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens (-3, 38)

Lions coach Jim Schwartz wasn’t pleased with his team’s effort in a 19-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the preseason opener. Fingers are pointing at the offense as well as the defense, more specifically the lack of depth at safety. Erik Coleman and John Wendling got the nod versus the Browns after Louis Delmas and Amari Spievey were ruled out with ailments. Detroit was torched for 309 passing yards from the Browns’ sub-par QBs.

John Harbaugh could play some of his starters the entire first half Friday, hoping to get a good look at his offensive line. Baltimore’s o-line was terrible in the early going of Thursday’s preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons, leaving QB Joe Flacco to take some licks.

Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings (-2.5, 37)

The Bills will be doing some ground work in Week 2 of the preseason. Buffalo’s first-team offense exclusively passed the ball during their plays in last week’s 7-6 loss to the Washington Redskins. Chan Gailey says running backs Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller will get more touches, which could kept the clock running and the scoring low.

Head coach Leslie Frazier told the media his veterans will get plenty of action during Week 2 of the preseason. The Vikings are expected to play their starters into the second quarter Friday, with veterans DT Kevin Williams, CB Antoine Winfield and DE Jared Allen back on defense and WR Percy Harvin returning on offense after sitting in the preseason opener.

Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints (-6.5, 39.5)

With this being the Saints' third game of the preseason, thanks to the Hall of Fame Game, oddsmakers have set a big spread for Friday’s exhibition. Drew Brees only threw four passes versus the Patriots in Week 1 but should get more reps Friday. Tight end Jimmy Graham returned to practice and is expected to play in Week 2.

While the Jaguars wait on one star to show up to camp, they’ll debut another against New Orleans Friday. First-round pick WR Justin Blackmon will play in his first game and is schedule to put in about a half of action before taking a seat. Jacksonville took a 32-31 win over the New York Giants in the preseason opener, with Blaine Gabbert throwing for 62 yards and a touchdown.

Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals (-4.5, 37)

The Raiders were goose-egged in their preseason opener, losing 3-0 to the Dallas Cowboys Monday. Now, they have a short turnaround to fix whatever was broken on offense, namely a rushing attack that total just 89 yards and averaging just over three yards per carry.

The Cardinals are playing in their third preseason contests of the summer and will let the starters play extensive minutes, according to head coach Jim Whisenhunt. Arizona is still on the fence about who its starting QB will be in Week 1, so Kevin Kolb and John Skelton will get plenty of snaps Friday.

**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 09:25 AM

NFLX
Dunkel

Week 2

Tennessee at Tampa Bay
The Titans look to bounce back from their 27-17 loss to Seattle in Week 1 as they travel to Tampa Bay tonight. Tennessee is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Titans favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (+3). Here are all of this week's picks

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

Game 405-406: Tennessee at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 125.191; Tampa Bay 124.123
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 1; 34
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay by 3; 38
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (+3); Under

Game 407-408: Miami at Carolina (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 117.302; Carolina 121.755
Dunkel Line: Carolina by 4 1/2; 40
Vegas Line: Carolina by 4; 37
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-4); Over

Game 409-410: Detroit at Baltimore (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 122.432; Baltimore 126.337
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 4; 41
Vegas Line: Baltimore by 3; 39
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-3); Over

Game 411-412: Buffalo at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 120.303; Minnesota 120.412
Dunkel Line: Even; 35
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 2 1/2; 37
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+2 1/2); Under

Game 413-414: Jacksonville at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville 122.409; New Orleans 132.877
Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 10 1/2; 35
Vegas Line: New Orleans by 6 1/2; 39
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-6 1/2); Under

Game 415-416: Oakland at Arizona (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 120.749; Arizona 123.560
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 3; 38
Vegas Line: Arizona by 5; 36 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+5); Over

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

Game 417-418: NY Giants at NY Jets (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 119.947; NY Jets 1123.655
Dunkel Line: NY Jets by 3 1/2; 33
Vegas Line: NY Jets by 1 1/2; 36 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Jets (-1 1/2); Under

Game 419-420: Kansas City at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City 117.318; St. Louis 117.200
Dunkel Line: Even; 40
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 1; 36 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+1); Over

Game 421-422: Washington at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 121.980; Chicago 124.807
Dunkel Line: Chicago by 3; 33
Vegas Line: Chicago by 1; 37
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-1); Under

Game 423-424: San Francisco at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 123.489; Houston 125.557
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 41
Vegas Line: Houston by 3; 37
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+3); Over

Game 425-426: Seattle at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 124.675; Denver 123.913
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 32
Vegas Line: Denver by 1; 37 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+1); Under

Game 427-428: Dallas at San Diego (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 126.304; Dallas 122.122
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 4; 42
Vegas Line: San Diego by 3; 37
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-3); Over

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19

Game 429-430: Indianapolis at Pittsburgh (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 129.607; Indianapolis 120.144
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 9 1/2; 40
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 3 1/2; 38
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-3 1/2); Over

MONDAY, AUGUST 20

Game 431-432: Philadelphia at New England (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 124.333; New England 124.506
Dunkel Line: Even; 38
Vegas Line: New England by 3; 41
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+3); Under

**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 09:27 AM

NFLX
Long Sheet

Week 2

Friday, August 17

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TENNESSEE (0 - 1) at TAMPA BAY (1 - 0) - 8/17/2012, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MIAMI (0 - 1) at CAROLINA (0 - 1) - 8/17/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as an underdog since 1993.
CAROLINA is 14-32 ATS (-21.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (0 - 1) at BALTIMORE (1 - 0) - 8/17/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BUFFALO (0 - 1) at MINNESOTA (0 - 1) - 8/17/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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JACKSONVILLE (1 - 0) at NEW ORLEANS (1 - 1) - 8/17/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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OAKLAND (0 - 1) at ARIZONA (0 - 2) - 8/17/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1993.
OAKLAND is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) against NFC West division opponents since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-0 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, August 18

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NY GIANTS (0 - 1) at NY JETS (0 - 1) - 8/18/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) against AFC East division opponents since 1993.
NY GIANTS are 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1993.
NY JETS are 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1993.
NY JETS are 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) against NFC East division opponents since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY JETS is 1-1 against the spread versus NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
NY JETS is 1-1 straight up against NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KANSAS CITY (1 - 0) at ST LOUIS (0 - 1) - 8/18/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 28-49 ATS (-25.9 Units) in all games since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in dome games since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 28-49 ATS (-25.9 Units) in all lined games since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) as an underdog since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 1-0 straight up against KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (1 - 0) at CHICAGO (0 - 1) - 8/18/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 0) at HOUSTON (1 - 0) - 8/18/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 1-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (1 - 0) at DENVER (1 - 0) - 8/18/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against AFC West division opponents since 1993.
SEATTLE is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 1-0 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (1 - 0) at SAN DIEGO (1 - 0) - 8/18/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 15-37 ATS (-25.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 1-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, August 19

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INDIANAPOLIS (1 - 0) at PITTSBURGH (0 - 1) - 8/19/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Monday, August 20

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PHILADELPHIA (1 - 0) at NEW ENGLAND (1 - 0) - 8/20/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 09:27 AM

NFLX
Short Sheet

Week 2

Friday, August 17, 2012

Tennessee at Tampa Bay, 7:30 ET
Tennessee: 13-0 Over away off a loss
Tampa Bay: 10-3 ATS after allowing 50 or less rushing yards

Miami at Carolina, 8:00 ET
Miami: 26-13 ATS as an underdog
Carolina: 10-22 ATS off a loss

Detroit at Baltimore, 8:00 ET FOX
Detroit: 6-0 ATS off a non-conference game
Baltimore: 16-5 Under off an Over

Buffalo at Minnesota, 8:00 ET
Buffalo: 7-18 ATS after allowing 14 points or less
Minnesota: 10-2 Over off a loss by 10+ points

Jacksonville at New Orleans, 8:00 ET
Jacksonville: 13-3 ATS away with a total of 35.5 to 42 points
New Orleans: 5-15 ATS at home off a road game

Oakland at Arizona, 10:00 ET
Oakland: 8-21 ATS vs. NFC West opponents
Arizona: 12-4 Over off BB games scoring 7 or less first-half points

Saturday, August 18, 2012

NY Giants at NY Jets, 7:00 ET NFL
NY Giants: 2-10 ATS off a combined score of 50+ points
NY Jets: 14-4 ATS vs. NY Giants

Kansas City at St. Louis, 8:00 ET
Kansas City: 2-11 ATS in dome stadiums
St. Louis: 16-5 Under at home off a non-conference game

Washington at Chicago, 8:00 ET
Washington: 3-9 ATS after scoring 9 points or less
Chicago: 12-1 Under at home off a home game

San Francisco at Houston, 8:00 ET
San Francisco: 0-7 ATS after gaining 400+ total yards
Houston: 5-1 ATS playing on grass fields

Seattle at Denver, 9:00 ET
Seattle: 16-6 ATS vs. AFC West opponents
Denver: 2-10 ATS at home after allowing 14 points or less

Dallas at San Diego, 9:00 ET NFL
Dallas: 11-19 ATS vs. AFC West opponents
San Diego: 25-10 ATS off a home game

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 8:00 ET NBC
Indianapolis: 27-13 Over as an underdog
Pittsburgh: 5-1 ATS as a favorite

Monday, August 20, 2012

Philadelphia at New England, 8:00 ET ESPN
Philadelphia: 13-28 ATS with a line of +3 to -3
New England: 14-7 ATS off a home win

**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 09:29 AM

CFL
Dunkel

Montreal at Edmonton
The Alouettes look to take advantage of an Edmonton team that is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 August games. Montreal is the pick (+1) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+1). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

Game 443-444: Montreal at Edmonton (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 113.755; Edmonton 113.635
Dunkel Line: Even; 56
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 1; 52
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+1); Over

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

Game 445-446: Toronto at Calgary (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.426; Calgary 113.102
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 2 1/2; 59
Vegas Line: Calgary by 4 1/2; 55
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+4 1/2); Over

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19

Game 447-448: Saskatchewan at BC (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 116.399; BC 115.688
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 1; 48
Vegas Line: BC by 6 1/2; 51
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (+6 1/2); Under

CFL
Long Sheet

Friday, August 17

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MONTREAL (3 - 3) at EDMONTON (4 - 2) - 8/17/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in road games when playing on a Friday since 1996.
MONTREAL is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a win over a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 64-90 ATS (-35.0 Units) as a favorite since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-0 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 4-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, August 18

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TORONTO (3 - 3) at CALGARY (3 - 3) - 8/18/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in August games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-1 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-1 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, August 19

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SASKATCHEWAN (3 - 3) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 - 2) - 8/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) off a loss against a division rival over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing on a Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 66-40 ATS (+22.0 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 107-69 ATS (+31.1 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games versus division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-3 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 4-4 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 8

Home (12-12). Favorites (11-13), Over (12-12). West 8-4 vs East.

Montreal (3-3) @ Edmonton (4-2)-- Alouettes scored 41-33-36 points in their three wins this season, 10-24-20 in losses; Edmonton hasn't allowed anyone to score more than 23 this season. Eskimos are 3-0 at home this season, with wins by 4-32-8 points; they're +8 (13-5) in turnovers last four games, after being -1 in first two, with only one takeaway. Montreal lost two of three on road, with only win 36-26 (-1.5) at Winnipeg in last game, before last week's bye. Alouettes won both meetings LY, 27-4 (-6.5) at home, then 34-21 (-1.5) here. Four of last five Montreal games went over the total.

Toronto (3-3) @ Calgary (3-3)-- Argonauts (+5) upset visiting Stampeders 39-36 in Week 2, outrushing them 118-57, outgaining them 525-293 in game where they had four takeaways (+2). Calgary scored 31+ points in five of six games; they're 1-3 as a favorite this year, as underdogs covered five of their six games. Toronto is 1-2 on road, losing 19-15 (+1.5) at Edmonton, 36-27 (+5) at Hamilton, winning 23-20 (+4) at Montreal. Last three Toronto games stayed under the total. Four of six Argonaut games were decided by four or less points.

Saskatchewan (3-3) @ BCLions (4-2)-- Roughriders (+2.5) beat visiting BC by a FG in Week 3, 23-20, but haven't won since, losing by 3-1-8 points- they've yet to trail at halftime this year, but were outscored 73-48 in second half of their last three games (0-3, after 3-0 start). BC outgained Riders 460-266 in first meeting, but were -2 in turnovers; they're 2-3 as favorite, 1-2 at home, winning by 17-3 at home, losing to Edmonton. Saskatchewan allowed 16-1-20 points in winning first three games, then allowed 41-35-28 in losing its last three. Five of BC's six games stayed under the total. Riders' last three games all went over.

CFL

Week 8

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Trend Report
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Friday, August 17

9:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. EDMONTON
Montreal is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Montreal is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Edmonton is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Edmonton is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Montreal

Saturday, August 18

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. CALGARY
Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Toronto is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 8 games at home
Calgary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto

Sunday, August 19

7:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Saskatchewan's last 9 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
Saskatchewan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of British Columbia's last 6 games
British Columbia is 7-17 ATS in its last 24 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan

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CFL

Week 8

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Canadian Bacon: Montreal Alouettes at Edmonton Eskimos
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Montreal Alouettes at Edmonton Eskimos (-2, 52)

Edmonton is riding high after a hard-fought win over the rival Saskatchewan Roughriders last week, improving to 4-2 SU and ATS while grabbing a share of first place in the West.

The Eskimos could debut CFL leading rusher Cory Boyd Friday night. Boyd, who rumbled for 447 yards and two touchdowns before being dropped by the Toronto Argonauts, is listed as a game-time decision and would give Edmonton extra pop in the backfield. The Eskimos come into Week 8 ranked seventh in rushing with 87.3 yards per game.

“We feel that the coaches have spent a lot of quality time with Cory to get him up to speed,” Eskimos head coach Kavis Reed told the media. “We’ve asked him to do things in practice and he’s done those things well and situational-wise, we dress an extra American (in Boyd), we have to be able to justify having another American off the roster.

“It’ll probably be closer to a game-time decision.”

Boyd, who rushed for 2,500 yards the past two seasons, would be handy against the Alouettes defense, which ranks second at stuffing the run. Montreal gives up just 88.5 yards on the ground per game and held Winnipeg to 82 yards in a much-needed 36-26 win in Week 6.

The Als have had the bye week to prepare for Edmonton, which has dropped four straight meetings (0-4 ATS) to Montreal and is just 3-7 SU and ATS in its last 10 with the Alouettes going back to 2007. These teams have also met three times in Grey Cup competition over the past 10 years – 2002, 2003, 2005 – and have a great deal of respect for each other.

"They're very efficient," Reed told reporters. "This offense has been a well-oiled machine for the last 10 years."

Als quarterback Anthony Calvillo, who leads the CFL in passing with 2,001 yards heading into Friday, catches a break against the Eskimos. Edmonton’s premier pass rusher, DE Ted Laurent, will sit out with an ankle injury. Laurent has recorded at least one sack in the past five games and is tied for second in the league in QB kills.

Trends:

- Alouettes are 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings.
- Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Edmonton.
- Alouettes are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Edmonton.

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**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 09:30 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

San Antonio at Tulsa
The Silver Stars look to build on their 6-0 ATS record in their last 6 games as a road favorite of 5 to 10 1/2 points. San Antonio is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Silver Stars favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8). Here are all of today's picks

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

Game 601-602: San Antonio at Tulsa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 118.411; Tulsa 108.256
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 10; 166
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 163 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8); Over

Game 603-604: Washington at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 104.225; Minnesota 120.709
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 16 1/2; 146
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 15; 152 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-15); Under

Game 605-606: Atlanta at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 110.614; Chicago 114.685
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 4; 152
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 3 1/2; 150
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-3 1/2); Over

WNBA
Long Sheet

Friday, August 17

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SAN ANTONIO (13 - 5) at TULSA (3 - 15) - 8/17/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 8-2 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-1 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (4 - 14) at MINNESOTA (15 - 4) - 8/17/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 219-271 ATS (-79.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 134-174 ATS (-57.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in road games in August or September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in August or September games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (9 - 10) at CHICAGO (8 - 9) - 8/17/2012, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Friday, August 17

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MINNESOTA
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Washington is 1-17 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Minnesota is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
Minnesota is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. TULSA
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tulsa
The total has gone OVER in 10 of San Antonio's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tulsa's last 7 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio

8:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games

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**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 09:31 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Minnesota at Seattle
The Mariners look to build on their 8-0 record in their last 8 games as a favorite. Seattle is the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has the Mariners favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-130). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

Game 901-902: NY Mets at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Santana) 14.871; Washington (Detwiler) 16.135
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-165); Over

Game 903-904: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wood) 15.181; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 13.904
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+170); Under

Game 905-906: LA Dodgers at Atlanta (7:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Capuano) 15.831; Atlanta (Hanson) 17.100
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-125); Under

Game 907-908: Arizona at Houston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Miley) 15.482; Houston (Keuchel) 13.382
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-185); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-185); Over

Game 909-910: Philadelphia at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Worley) 15.626; Milwaukee (Gallardo) 14.685
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-170); 8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+150); Over

Game 911-912: Pittsburgh at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (McDonald) 14.800; St. Louis (Westbrook) 15.968
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-155); Under

Game 913-914: Miami at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (LeBlanc) 15.232; Colorado (Francis) 13.971
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: Colorado (-110); 11
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-110); Over

Game 915-916: San Francisco at San Diego (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 14.606; San Diego (Ohlendorf) 15.771
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-155); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+135); Under

Game 917-918: Texas at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Darvish) 16.070; Toronto (Happ) 14.230
Dunkel Line: Texas by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-170); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-170); Under

Game 919-920: Baltimore at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Hunter) 15.550; Detroit (Verlander) 16.514
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-260); 8
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-260); Over

Game 921-922: Boston at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Morales) 15.235; NY Yankees (Hughes) 15.905
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-140); Under

Game 923-924: Chicago White Sox at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Sale) 16.234; Kansas City (Mendoza) 15.370
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-150); Over

Game 925-926: Cleveland at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (McAllister) 14.301; Oakland (Milone) 13.906
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+115); Under

Game 927-928: Tampa Bay at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 14.885; LA Angels (Weaver) 15.017
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-160); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-160); Over

Game 929-930: Minnesota at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Blackburn) 13.910; Seattle (Iwakuma) 16.070
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2; 7
Vegas Line: Seattle (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-130); Under

**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 09:31 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, August 17

Hot pitchers
-- Washington won Detwiler's last four home starts (2-0, 1.73).
-- Arroyo is 4-1, 3.66 in his last five starts. Wood has a 2.50 RA in his last three starts, but Cubs lost his last six starts, outcored 39-17.
-- Capuano allowed two runs in 15 IP in his last two starts. Hanson was 2-0, 1.80 in his last two starts before going on the DL.
-- Gallardo is 3-0, 2.08 in his last three starts.
-- Westbrook is 5-0, 3.21 in his last five starts.
-- LeBlanc has a 1.76 RA in three starts for Miami.

-- Verlander is 1-0, 1.80 in his last couple starts.
-- Morales is 2-1, 2.20 in his last three starts.
-- Sale is 2-0, 2.45 in two starts since coming off the DL. Mendoza is 3-2, 4.50 in his last five outings.
-- Weaver is 10-0, 1.83 in his last ten starts. Shields is 2-0, 1.50 in his last three starts.
-- Iwakuma is 2-1, 3.19 in his last five starts.

Cold pitchers
-- JSantana is 0-4, 17.36 in his last four starts.
-- Keuchel is 0-4, 9.00 in his last six starts. Miley is 1-3, 4.18 in his last four starts.
-- Worley is 1-2, 6.26 in his last five starts.
-- McDonald is 0-2, 8.86 in his last four starts.
-- Francis is 1-2, 9.00 in his last four starts.
-- Cain is 1-2, 4.64 in his last five starts. Ohlendorf is 1-3, 9.72 in his last four starts.

-- Darvish is 1-2, 8.03 in his last four starts. Happ is 1-1, 7.20 in two starts for the Blue Jays.
-- Hunter is 0-3, 5.91 in his last four starts.
-- Hughes is 2-4, 5.23 in his last seven starts.
-- Milone is 0-3, 8.05 in his last three starts. McAllister is 1-3, 6.67 in his last five starts.
-- Blackburn is 0-3, 6.94 in his last four starts.

Hot Teams
-- Nationals won 12 of their last 15 games.
-- Braves won 17 of their last 22 games. Dodgers won six of their last eight.
-- Reds won five of their last six games.
-- Cardinals won 10 of their last 13 home games.
-- Colorado won its last four games, scoring 29 runs.
-- Giants won five of their last seven road games.

-- Detroit won 10 of its last 12 home games. Orioles won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Bronx both won seven of its last nine games.
-- White Sox won eight of their last ten road games. Royals are 10-6 in their last sixteen games.
-- Tampa Bay won 13 of its last 18 games.
-- Mariners won four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Cubs lost 12 of their last 15 games.
-- Pirates lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Miami lost 20 of its last 29 games.
-- Mets lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Milwaukee lost five of its last seven games. Phillies are 4-6 in their last 10 road games.
-- Astros lost 12 of their last 16 games overall. Arizona lost six of its last nine road games.
-- Padres lost four of their last five games.

-- Red Sox lost ten of their last fifteen games.
-- Rangers are 6-8 in their last fourteen road games. Blue Jays lost 15 of their last 18 games.
-- Oakland is 6-9 in its last fifteen games. Indians lost 14 of their last 18.
-- Angels lost 10 of their last 15 games.
-- Twins lost six of their last seven games.

Totals
-- Seven of Mets' last nine games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Cincinnati games stayed under total.
-- Over is 12-4-1 in last seventeen Dodger road games.
-- Five of last eight Arizona road games went over total.
-- Last six Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Nine of last ten Pirate games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten games at Coors Field.
-- Five of last six San Diego games stayed under total.

-- Under is 13-7-1 in last twenty-one Texas games.
-- Nine of last twelve Baltimore road games stayed under.
-- Under is 21-8 in Boston's last 29 road games.
-- 10 of White Sox' last 14 road games stayed under.
-- Nine of last 12 Cleveland road games went over.
-- 20 of last 26 Tampa Bay games stayed under total.
-- Under is 11-4-2 in last seventeen games at Safeco Field.

**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 09:31 AM

MLB

Friday, August 17

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7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
NY Mets are 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing Baltimore

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Boston is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Boston

7:07 PM
TEXAS vs. TORONTO
Texas is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Texas
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 12 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:35 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ATLANTA
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games

8:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Arizona

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Kansas City is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

8:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MILWAUKEE
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

8:15 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games at home
St. Louis is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home

8:40 PM
MIAMI vs. COLORADO
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games

10:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 13 of San Francisco's last 19 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco

10:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. OAKLAND
Cleveland is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland

10:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay

10:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games

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**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 09:32 AM

MLB

Friday, August 17

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Friday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

Chris Sale, Chicago White Sox (14-3, 2.60 ERA)

Sale picked up his 14th win of the season against the A’s last week and now sits second in the American League in victories on the year. The ChiSox’s ace has won three straight, posting a 3.86 ERA and collecting 24 strikeouts in that span.

Yovani Gallardo, Milwaukee Brewers (11-8, 3.78 ERA)

Gallardo is a breath of consistent air for such an inconsistent team. The Brewers righty has won three in a row, towing a 2.08 ERA in that span and working at least seven innings in each of those starts. Gallardo has put in 19 quality starts in 24 outings this season.

Slumping

Johan Santana, New York Mets (6-8, 4.58 ERA)

My, how the mighty have fallen. Santana hasn’t won a game since July 6, losing four straight starts in the process. The Mets veteran southpaw has been downright abused during that slide, allowing 27 runs in his last 14 innings of work.

Travis Wood, Chicago Cubs (4-8, 4.52 ERA)

Wood is also winless since July 6, posting a 5-0 record in the six starts since. The Cubbies hurler actually pitched well in his last outing, allowing just one earned run over seven innings in a no-decision against his former club, the Reds. Wood gets another shot at Cincy Friday.

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**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 10:35 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, August 17

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NY METS (56 - 62) at WASHINGTON (73 - 45) - 7:05 PM
JOHAN SANTANA (L) vs. ROSS DETWILER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SANTANA is 10-19 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 45-27 (+13.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 73-45 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-11 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-10 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 65-53 (+21.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 70-45 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 49-28 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-11 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETWILER is 7-0 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 71-70 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 67-68 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 9-3 (+5.6 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SANTANA is 6-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 6-4 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.5 units)

ROSS DETWILER vs. NY METS since 1997
DETWILER is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.087.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (46 - 70) at CINCINNATI (71 - 47) - 7:10 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-70 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 355-399 (-96.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 16-42 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 191-251 (-76.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 133-164 (-51.4 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 20-46 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-70 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 906-981 (-169.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 76-116 (-39.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 122-87 (+22.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 71-47 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 113-87 (+20.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 144-94 (+24.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 79-44 (+23.1 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.
CINCINNATI is 71-47 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 38-21 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARROYO is 27-8 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 6-3 (+1.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WOOD is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ARROYO is 10-9 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.99 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 13-12 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-10. (+3.9 units)

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LA DODGERS (65 - 54) at ATLANTA (69 - 49) - 7:35 PM
CHRIS CAPUANO (L) vs. TOMMY HANSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 69-49 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 15-2 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
ATLANTA is 67-48 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 50-34 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 44-25 (+15.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HANSON is 16-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HANSON is 12-2 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
HANSON is 15-4 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 24-17 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 65-54 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 72-69 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 31-14 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 65-54 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 48-42 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CAPUANO is 5-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.44 and a WHIP of 1.034.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.1 units)

TOMMY HANSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HANSON is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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ARIZONA (59 - 59) at HOUSTON (39 - 80) - 8:05 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 59-59 (-6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 59-59 (-6.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 39-44 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 23-16 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 89-67 (+18.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 39-79 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 41-80 (-32.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-33 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 39-79 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 28-55 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 24-54 (-23.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MILEY is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 16.22 and a WHIP of 3.303.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (54 - 64) at MILWAUKEE (53 - 64) - 8:10 PM
VANCE WORLEY (R) vs. YOVANI GALLARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-64 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-61 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 40-41 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-36 (-17.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-9 (+14.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 96-52 (+30.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 51-24 (+19.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 48-21 (+21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 20-4 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GALLARDO is 16-1 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 27-8 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 108-91 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 92-60 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 53-64 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-28 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 53-64 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-38 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-48 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-29 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-32 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

VANCE WORLEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
WORLEY is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GALLARDO is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.53 and a WHIP of 0.962.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (65 - 53) at ST LOUIS (64 - 54) - 8:15 PM
JAMES MCDONALD (R) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 213-429 (-94.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 92-216 (-66.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 14-31 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 46-100 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 119-85 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 37-24 (+14.5 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.
PITTSBURGH is 64-53 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-15 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 64-75 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 27-19 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 64-53 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 46-39 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 39-42 (-13.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 14-23 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WESTBROOK is 48-61 (-24.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-5 (+1.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

JAMES MCDONALD vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MCDONALD is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WESTBROOK is 1-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.97 and a WHIP of 1.623.
His team's record is 2-5 (-5.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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MIAMI (53 - 66) at COLORADO (45 - 71) - 8:40 PM
WADE LEBLANC (L) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 13-30 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 52-64 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 35-43 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 28-37 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 53-66 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FRANCIS is 9-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 77-57 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 25-37 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 45-71 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 137-162 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 47-68 (-29.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 63-71 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 45-71 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

WADE LEBLANC vs. COLORADO since 1997
LEBLANC is 1-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.558.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.7 units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. MIAMI since 1997
FRANCIS is 2-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (64 - 54) at SAN DIEGO (52 - 68) - 10:05 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. ROSS OHLENDORF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-25 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 101-101 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 170-128 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-10 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-13 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 74-105 (-26.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 57-73 (-17.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 14-30 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 74-113 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-34 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-3 (+2.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAIN is 6-11 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.199.
His team's record is 10-19 (-12.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-15. (-5.1 units)

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
OHLENDORF is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TEXAS (68 - 49) at TORONTO (55 - 63) - 7:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 36-32 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 319-230 (+52.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
TORONTO is 43-26 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 23-13 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 20-4 (+13.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 30-43 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 24-38 (-15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-2 (+1.7 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

YU DARVISH vs. TORONTO since 1997
DARVISH is 2-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. TEXAS since 1997
HAPP is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 16.85 and a WHIP of 3.371.
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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BALTIMORE (64 - 54) at DETROIT (63 - 55) - 7:05 PM
TOMMY HUNTER (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 39-23 (+15.5 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.
VERLANDER is 11-0 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 38-30 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 64-75 (+24.0 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.
BALTIMORE is 64-54 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 32-25 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-33 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 59-47 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-41 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HUNTER is 33-21 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUNTER is 15-10 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUNTER is 27-16 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 5-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 59-52 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 32-36 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 30-32 (-11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 63-55 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 13-19 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

TOMMY HUNTER vs. DETROIT since 1997
HUNTER is 2-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.64 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
VERLANDER is 7-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.71 and a WHIP of 1.027.
His team's record is 9-1 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.4 units)

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BOSTON (58 - 61) at NY YANKEES (70 - 48) - 7:05 PM
FRANKLIN MORALES (L) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 58-61 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 55-59 (-26.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-26 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 52-56 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 40-42 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 35-45 (-21.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 67-40 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 60-32 (+19.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 15-4 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
HUGHES is 16-1 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 44-25 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 6-3 (+2.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

FRANKLIN MORALES vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MORALES is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 16.22 and a WHIP of 2.402.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. BOSTON since 1997
HUGHES is 2-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.66 and a WHIP of 1.700.
His team's record is 4-6 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-6.2 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (65 - 52) at KANSAS CITY (51 - 66) - 8:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. LUIS MENDOZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-25 (-9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 90-101 (-28.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 24-20 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-52 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-26 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 13-4 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 69-58 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 49-44 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 47-35 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 19-12 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-11 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-33 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 4-15 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-33 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 5-4 (+3.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.5 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SALE is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

LUIS MENDOZA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MENDOZA is 2-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.175.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.2 units)

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CLEVELAND (54 - 64) at OAKLAND (62 - 55) - 10:05 PM
ZACH MCALLISTER (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 62-55 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 33-25 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 251-189 (+58.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 58-53 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 43-34 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 40-32 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 57-25 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
OAKLAND is 34-27 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILONE is 14-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 12-5 (+9.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 101-90 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

ZACH MCALLISTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

TOM MILONE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (64 - 54) at LA ANGELS (62 - 57) - 10:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 648-553 (+70.1 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
WEAVER is 17-4 (+10.3 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 21-4 (+13.5 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 17-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 30-11 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 10-5 (+11.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-27 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 208-205 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 112-90 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 68-50 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-17 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 62-57 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 127-117 (-61.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 5-10 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
LA ANGELS are 60-52 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 156-157 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-1 (+6.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
7 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+7.0 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SHIELDS is 5-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.01 and a WHIP of 1.249.
His team's record is 8-3 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-8. (-5.4 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WEAVER is 4-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 0.972.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

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MINNESOTA (50 - 67) at SEATTLE (55 - 64) - 10:10 PM
NICK BLACKBURN (R) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 76-124 (-32.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 113-167 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 55-64 (+2.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 13-4 (+8.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 52-57 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-28 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-20 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-11 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 69-95 (-31.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 290-278 (-79.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BLACKBURN is 3-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.242.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.6 units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 10:40 AM

MLB

Friday, August 17

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Game of the day: Rays at Angels
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Tampa Bay Rays at Los Angeles Angels (-165, 7)

The Tampa Bay Rays attempt to continue their dominance of the Los Angeles Angels when the clubs meet in the second game of their four-game series at Angel Stadium on Friday. Tampa Bay has won six of the first seven meetings this season, allowing a total of eight runs - six earned. David Price, who became the first 16-game winner in the major leagues with a stellar performance in the series opener, has kept the Angels off the scoreboard over 16 innings this season.

The Rays' 7-0 win on Thursday helped lessen the pain from the previous day, when Seattle's Felix Hernandez tossed the third perfect game in four years against them. Tampa Bay, which currently occupies a wild-card spot in the American League, is seeking its fourth consecutive shutout victory at Angel Stadium. Los Angeles posted a 3-1 home win on July 26 before falling 3-0 and 2-0 over the next two days. The Angels, who have won eight of 10, trail the Rays by 2 1/2 games in the wild-card race.

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, Sun Sports (Tampa Bay), FSN West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH James Shields (10-7, 4.02 ERA) vs. Angels RH Jered Weaver (15-2, 2.22)

Shields allowed three runs - two earned - over seven innings at Minnesota on Sunday but came away with a no-decision. The 30-year-old had won his previous two starts, yielding a total of one run over 17 frames. Shields is 5-3 with a 3.01 ERA in 11 career outings against the Angels.

Weaver, who is looking to pull even with Price for the major-league wins lead, is coming off his first loss since May 13 as he gave up three runs over seven innings against Seattle on Sunday. The Cy Young Award candidate has yielded two earned runs or fewer 11 times over his last 13 starts. Weaver is 8-1 at home this year and 4-1 in seven career outings against the Rays.

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Los Angeles.
* Under is 7-0 in the last seven meetings.
* Rays are 9-1 in the last 10 meetings.
* Under is 6-1 in Shields' last seven starts vs. Angels.
* Rays are 4-1 in Shields' last five starts vs. Angels.
* Angels are 5-2 in Weavers last seven starts vs. Rays.
* Rays are 16-37 in the last 53 meetings in Los Angeles.

UMP TRENDS - Derryl Cousins

* Home team is 14-4 in Cousins' last 18 games behind home plate.
* Over is 3-1-1 in Cousins' last five games behind home plate.
* Rays are 0-4 in Shields' last four starts with Cousins behind home plate.

WALK-OFFS:

1. The Rays has allowed a total of one run over their last two games. They have yielded three runs or fewer in 13 of their last 15 contests.

2. Tampa Bay 3B Evan Longoria's home run in Thursday's win was his first since April 27.

3. Angels RHP Steve Geltz made his major-league debut, walking one in a scoreless inning.

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**Udog** · 08-17-2012, 11:04 AM

Friday's betting tips: Four is the magic number for D-backs

Weather watch

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Friday’s tilt between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. There is a 72 percent chance of rain for Turner Field.

Who’s hot?

San Antonio Silver Stars – The WNBA is back from the Olympic break and the Silver Stars are trying to pick up where they left off, winning nine in a row and posting an 8-1 ATS mark in that span. San Antonio is an 8-point road favorite in Tulsa Friday.

Who’s not?

Toronto Blue Jays – The Jays have lost three straight heading into Friday’s game against the Texas Rangers. Toronto was without top hitter Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) Thursday and is still missing the big bats of Jose Bautista, Adam Lind and Brett Lawrie.

Game of the day

Tampa Bay Rays at Los Angeles Angels (-165, 7)

Injury that should not be ignored

Jacoby Ellsbury, Boston Red Sox – Ellsbury is serving as Boston’s DH while he deals with a leg injury. Manager Bobby Valentine says the move is a precaution to protect the Red Sox center fielder. Ellsbury went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the leadoff spot against Baltimore Thursday. Scott Podsednik started in center, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.

Notable quotable

“I’m definitely excited. I don’t think we’re too far apart, Tom Brady and myself.” – Penn State QB Matt McGloin talking about head coach Bill O’Brien’s experience with the Patriots’ star pivot.

Betting news and notes

-- The Miami Dolphins will start rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill over Matt Moore in Friday’s preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Tannehill passed for 167 yards and one touchdown in Week 1 of the preseason.

-- Toronto has scored just 53 runs in losing 14 of its last 18 games. The Blue Jays are 9-9 over/under in that span and have a total of 9 runs versus Texas Friday.

-- Atlanta has won 15 of its past 20 games, sitting at a season-high 20 games above .500 and just four games behind NL East leader Washington.

-- Kansas City has jumped on its opponents early this month, scoring 16 first-inning runs while allowing only two. Most books offer 5-inning lines as well as first-inning props on whether a run will be scored.

-- The Diamondbacks are 55-15 when scoring four runs or more and improved to 4-44 when held to three or less with Thursday‘s triumph.

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