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**Udog** · 08-20-2012, 08:16 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

-- Last pitcher to hit a walk-off home run? San Diego's Craig Lefferts, way back in 1986.

-- Brewers/Phillies have 10 walkoff losses this year, most in the majors.

-- Over its last 16 games, Oriole bullpen has a spiffy 1.56 ERA.

-- Zack Greinke allowed 4+ runs in his last four starts, first time in his big league career he's allowed 4+ runs four starts in a row.

-- Colorado Rockies are truly a regional franchise; 14 radio stations in the state of Wyoming are part of the Rockies' radio network.

-- Raiders have had four head coaches in last five years; Steelers have had three head coaches.....since 1969.

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a summer weekend.....

13) Indianapolis Colt fans have to be pleased with what they've seen from Andrew Luck so far this summer; Jet fans, on the other hand? Not so much.

Gang Green looked dismal in getting spanked by Giants in the Swamp Bowl Saturday night. Would expect the Jets to put forth a strong effort in their game this week, against Carolina Sunday night.

12) That said, if you wager on exhibition football, you open yourself up to horrendous things happening. Case in point, the Oakland-Arizona game this week, which was a good spot to play the Cardinals.

Problem is, the guys on the field at the end of the game are guys who will be working at Jiffy Lube or UPS or behind your local bar next week. Arizona fumbled for an Oakland TD, then another fumble set up the last Raider FG, which covered the 6-point spread. Oakland's backup QBs are really bad, but the ball takes odd bounces in the 4th quarter in August.

11) Seattle pays Tarvaris Jackson $4M a year, but won't use him during preseason games, because they'd like to trade him and they don't want him getting hurt. Not sure who needs a QB right now, other than the Cardinals, but doubt Jackson would be traded within the division.

10) Only time I ever saw Eldrick Woods golf in person was at the BC Open in Endicott, outside Binghamton, about two hours from here; feel bad that they lost their spot on PGA tour-- they've got a Senior Tour event now. Weird thing that it was a golf course without a driving range. Had lot of fun going there for several years, though. Good place.

9) The actor who plays Ron Washington in Moneyball is on TNT's drama Political Animals, playing Sigourney Weaver's Chief-of-Staff.

8) Arizona Cardinals have a rookie from Presbyterian named Justin Bethel who has already blocked two kicks and a punt in his first three exhibition games. He also jumped offsides on another FG attempt, but he appears to have great instincts and quickness, stuff you can't teach.

7) West Virginia hired former star player Da'Sean Butler as a grad assistant for this season. Butler was a great college player, but blew out his ACL in the 2010 Final Four and has had three operations since. He'll use this year to rehab the knee and hopefully get a shot at an NBA job for 2013-14.

6) Washington Huskies hired Western Washington coach Brad Jackson as an assistant coach. Jackson's Vikings won the Division II national title last year. Coaching carousel never seems to stop, at the assistant level.

5) Is it possible that only one of the 25 players on the Astros' active roster (Juan Francisco) makes more than $750,000 a year? Talk about cutting financial corners. Hope they lowered ticket prices to watch what amounts to a minor league team play. Somehow, I doubt it.

4) Chargers' WR Vincent Brown made a terrific catch for the first San Diego TD against the Cowboys Saturday, but he also broke his left ankle on the play and will miss half the season. Too bad, he'a very good player.

3) What do the Redskins do if Kirk Cousins keeps playing really well and top draft pick Robert Griffin III keeps struggling? Skins paid a huge price to draft RGIII, so you know he's starting the season as #1 QB, but its a performance-based business, and people are very, very fickle.

I mean, the fact that Washington drafted two QB's tells you something, no?

2) NFL is cheaping out on some key issues; I read this weekend that this whole refereeing fiasco may be over $3.2M, or $100,000 per team. Good God almighty, thats Christmas party money for an NFL team. Just give in, give the refs what they want, and protect your game and your players.

I've heard enough BS in the last year about player safety, but then they go and freeze out the people most responsible for protecting the players.

1) And one other thing, while I'm ranting here. Every NFL team should dress three QB's for every game, even if #3 is only activated in case of an emergency. Houston lost its QB early in a game LY, then wouldn't try to pass the ball at all, afraid that the #2 guy would get hurt and they'd be screwed without a QB. It cripples the quality of the game, that's worth a few extra bucks, in my opinion.

**Udog** · 08-20-2012, 08:28 AM

What bettors need to know: Eagles at Patriots

Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots (-1, 40.5)

There’s only one game on the NFL schedule to satisfy bettors on Monday night, but it’s an interesting preseason matchup.

The Eagles prevailed 24-23 over the Steelers in their preseason opener and travel to Foxborough for a date with the Patriots, who also won their first preseason game over the Saints.

Nnamdi Asomugha violently collided with fellow defensive back Nate Allen earlier this week, but the 29-year-old corner cleared concussion tests and head coach Andy Reid fully intends to play him Monday. Reid has publicly stated his starters will play into the third quarter against the Patriots.

The signing of Olympic sprinter Jeff Demps has dominated the headlines in New England this week. The former Florida running back is fresh off a silver-medal performance at the London Games and will no doubt be a threat when returning kicks for the Patriots this season. However, he won’t have an impact Monday as he’s not eligible to play until the team’s third preseason game Aug. 24.

New England’s projected first-string running back Stevan Ridley appeared to suffer a right knee injury during Thursday’s practice and is questionable against the Eagles. Expect Shane Vereen, Danny Woodhead and Brandon Bolden to get the majority of the carries if Ridley can't play.

**Udog** · 08-20-2012, 08:30 AM

NFLX
Dunkel

Week 2

Philadelphia at New England
The Eagles look to follow up their 24-23 win over Pittsburgh last week as they travel to face New England tonight. Philadelphia is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+3). Here are all of this week's picks.

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

NFLX
Long Sheet

Week 2

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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NFLX
Short Sheet

Week 2

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** · 08-20-2012, 08:30 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee
The Cubs look to take advantage of a Milwaukee team that is 3-7 in its last 10 during Game 1 of a series. Chicago is the pick (+130) according to Dunkel, which has the Cubs favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+130). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, AUGUST 20

Game 951-952: Atlanta at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 15.731; Washington (Zimmermann) 16.808
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-135); Under

Game 953-954: Cincinnati at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 15.777; Philadelphia (Halladay) 14.379
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+130); Over

Game 955-956: Colorado at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (White) 14.651; NY Mets (Dickey) 15.198
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-210); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-210); Over

Game 957-958: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Germano) 14.309; Milwaukee (Rogers) 13.933
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+130); Under

Game 959-960: Miami at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Buehrle) 14.551; Arizona (Saunders) 16.049
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-145); Under

Game 961-962: Pittsburgh at San Diego (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (No Pitcher); San Diego (Volquez) 15.052
Dunkel Line: No Line
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 963-964: San Francisco at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 15.325; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 17.200
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 5
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-155); 6
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-155); Under

Game 965-966: Kansas City at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Smith) 17.496; Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 16.201
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-180); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+160); Under

Game 967-968: Baltimore at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Gonzalez) 16.864; Texas (Dempster) 15.120
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Texas (-170); 10
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+150); Under

Game 969-970: NY Yankees at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Garcia) 15.832; White Sox (Floyd) 15.109
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-120); Over

Game 971-972: Minnesota at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Duensing) 13.840; Oakland (McCarthy) 15.626
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 2; 7
Vegas Line: Oakland (-160); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-160); Under

Game 973-974: Cleveland at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Jimenez) 12.903; Seattle (Millwood) 16.140
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 3; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-110); Under

**Udog** · 08-20-2012, 08:31 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, August 20

Hot pitchers
-- Hudson is 6-0, 3.31 in his last eight starts. Zimmerman is 6-1, 1.93 in his last ten starts.
-- Leake is 3-1, 2.25 in his last six road starts. Halladay is 2-1, 1.64 in his last three starts.
-- Kershaw is 4-0, 1.78 in his last four starts. Bumgarner is 3-2, 2.44 in his last seven starts.

-- Hellickson is 3-2, 2.86 in his last five starts; Rays got shut out in the two losses. Smith is 2-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts.
-- MGonzalez is 2-0, 1.29 in his last three starts.
-- FGarcia is 3-0, 3.06 in his last three starts.
-- McCarthy is 3-1, 2.48 in his last five starts.

Cold pitchers
-- White is 0-3, 6.42 in his last eight starts. Dickey is 1-1, 5.14 in his last four home starts.
-- Germano is 1-1, 5.19 in his last three starts. Rogers is 0-1, 4.94 in his four starts this season.
-- Buehrle is 1-3, 6.15 in his last six starts, Saunders is 1-3, 4.79 in his last four starts.
-- Volquez is 1-2, 13.83 in his last four starts. Either Leroux/Wilson will come up from AAA to make emergency start for Pirates, after Rodriguez pitched 18th/19th innings Sunday. Leroux is 3-0, 2.26 at AAA; only five of his 19 appearances were starts. Wilson is 9-6, 3.84 in 25 starts at AAA Indianapolis, allowing 88 hits in 131.1 IP.

-- Dempster is 1-1, 10.06 in three starts for the Rangers.
-- Floyd is 1-1, 5.04 in his last four starts.
-- Duensing is 0-2, 7.58 in his last three starts.
-- Jimenez is 1-3, 9.14 in his last four starts. Millwood is 0-2, 6.88 in his last three starts.

Hot Teams
-- Nationals won 14 of their last 18 games. Braves won 19 of their last 25.
-- Reds won eight of their last ten games. Phillies are 9-4 in their last 13 home games.
-- Colorado won five of its last seven games.
-- Milwaukee won seven its last nine home games.
-- Arizona won its last four games, allowing seven runs.
-- Dodgers won eight of their last eleven games.

-- Tampa Bay won 16 of its last 21 games. Royals are 13-6 in their last nineteen games.
-- Orioles won 11 of their last 15 games. Texas won three of four.
-- Bronx won nine of its last twelve games.
-- A's won their last four games, allowing nine runs.
-- Mariners won seven of their last eight games.

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Cubs lost 15 of their last 19 games.
-- Marlins are 4-7 in their last eleven games.
-- Pirates are 5-8 in their last thirteen games. Padres lost six of last eight.
-- Giants lost ten of their last fourteen home games.

-- White Sox lost their last three games, scoring eight runs.
-- Twins lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Indians lost 15 of their last 20 games.

Totals
-- Last seven Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Cincinnati games went over the total.
-- Eight of Mets' last twelve games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Milwaukee games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in Arizona's last six home games.
-- 11 of last 13 Pirate games went over the total.
-- Last eight San Francisco games went over the total.

-- 20 of last 28 Tampa Bay games stayed under total.
-- Under is 10-4-1 in last fifteen Baltimore road games.
-- Five of White Sox' last seven games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Oakland home games went over the total.
-- Under is 13-5-2 in last twenty games at Safeco Field.

**Udog** · 08-20-2012, 08:31 AM

MLB

Monday, August 20

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Washington is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
COLORADO vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
NY Mets are 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Colorado

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TEXAS
Baltimore is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Texas's last 19 games at home
Texas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore

8:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
Chi Cubs are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 5-14 SU in their last 19 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games

8:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 13 games when playing Chi White Sox
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi White Sox's last 15 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

9:40 PM
MIAMI vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games when playing Arizona
Miami is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Arizona is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing Miami

10:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. SAN DIEGO
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
Pittsburgh is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

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

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco

10:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. SEATTLE
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland

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**Udog** · 08-20-2012, 08:32 AM

MLB

Monday, August 20

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Monday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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STREAKING

Freddy Garcia, New York Yankees (7-5, 4.68 ERA)

Garcia pitched the Yankees past Texas on Wednesday, striking out six and allowing just two runs over 6 2/3 innings. Garcia's been rolling ever since returning to the Yankee rotation, allowing three or fewer runs in eight of nine starts. He toes the rubber in Chicago against the White Sox on Monday

Miguel Gonzalez, Baltimore Orioles (5-2, 3.38 ERA)

Gonzalez pitched six strong innings Wednesday, holding the Red Sox to two runs on six hits to earn his fifth win. The righty has turned in four consecutive quality starts and has been a pleasant surprise for the Orioles down the stretch. He has a tough road start in Texas next time out.

SLUMPING

Edinson Volquez, San Diego Padres (7-9, 4.31 ERA)

Volquez surrendered six runs and only lasted 3 2/3 innings during Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Braves. The right-hander has thrown just 13 2/3innings over his last four starts, allowing at least four runs in each of those outings. He tries to turn things around at home against the Pirates.

Ubaldo Jimenez, Cleveland Indians (9-12, 5.62 ERA)

Jimenez was lit up for eight earned runs in Tuesday's loss to the Angels. The former 19-game winner has taken the loss in three of his last four starts and allowed 17 earned runs over his last three outings. He takes the hill in Seattle on Monday.

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**Udog** · 08-20-2012, 08:32 AM

MLB

Monday, August 20

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Rounding the bases: The best bets in the bigs
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Every week we take a look at the hottest and coldest teams as well as the best over and under bets in major league baseball.

Hot team: Seattle Mariners
Last week: 5-1
Season record: 58-64
Upcoming schedule: vs. Indians, at White Sox

Skinny: Felix Hernandez’s perfect game against the Rays on Wednesday helped lead the Mariners to a 5-1 record last week. Seattle took two of three from Tampa and then completed a three-game sweep of the Twins. The Mariners welcome the ice-cold Indians next.

Cold team: Cleveland Indians
Last week: 1-5
Season record: 54-67
Upcoming schedule: at Mariners, vs. Yankees

Skinny: The Indians dropped two of three to the Angels and suffered a three-game sweep at the hands of the A’s last week. Cleveland has just four wins in its last 22 contests heading into a three-game series with Seattle on Monday.

Over team: Chicago Cubs
Last week: 7-0
Season O/U record: 56-60-4
Upcoming schedule: at Brewers, vs. Rockies

Skinny: The Cubs went over the total in all seven games last week. Chicago batters drove in at least seven runs in each of the team’s three victories, but a four-game set against the high-powered Cincinnati Reds really helped lift the Cubs over the total for bettors.

Under team: Atlanta Braves
Last week: 7-0
Season O/U record: 53-63-5
Upcoming schedule: at Nationals, at Giants

Skinny: Bettors who love the under have been riding the Braves all season long. Atlanta pitchers were lights out again last week, hurling two shutouts and holding Padres hitters to just five runs total in the four-game set.

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**Udog** · 08-20-2012, 10:52 AM

MLB

Monday, August 20

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What bettors need to know: Giants at Dodgers
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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers (-154, 6)

The battle for first place in the National League West continues when the Giants visit Los Angeles for a three-game set. The Dodgers stand atop the division by one half-game after completing a 7-3 road trip, while San Francisco has won five of its last eight games. Los Angeles, which leads the season series 5-4, swept the Giants in three games in San Francisco last month. Dodgers shortstop Luis Cruz is swinging a hot bat after going 6-for-11 with two homers over the weekend in Atlanta. He left Sunday’s game in the seventh with a leg cramp, but he’s expected to be available for Monday’s opener.

A successful series in Los Angeles would help the Giants to put the Melky Cabrera suspension behind them. Gregor Blanco is expected to get most of the starts in left field with Cabrera out, but Justin Christian started the last two games. Christian has failed to produce, however, with one hit in his last 28 at-bats. The Dodgers’ lineup doesn’t have many holes after the additions of Shane Victorino and Hanley Ramirez, but first base remains a problem. Juan Rivera is batting .239 with one hit in his past 13 at-bats, and James Loney is hitting .255 with four home runs. The Dodgers are hoping Loney's two homers last week are a sign of things to come.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, ESPN2, CSNBA (San Francisco), PRIME (Los Angeles), ESPN3.com

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants LH Madison Bumgarner (13-7, 2.97 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (11-6, 2.90)

Bumgarner threw his first complete game of the season Tuesday against the Nationals, allowing one run on five hits. It was the seventh consecutive quality outing for the lefty, who is 3-2 with a 2.25 ERA during that stretch. He’s 5-6 with a 4.06 ERA in his 13 road starts this season, and he’s 4-2 with a 3.62 ERA in seven career starts against Los Angeles.

Kershaw is 4-0 with a 1.78 ERA in his last four turns, including Wednesday against the Pirates when he gave up three runs with no walks over eight innings. The lefty is 1-2 with a 1.57 ERA in three starts against the Giants this season and is 7-3 with a 1.32 ERA in 15 career games (14 starts) against San Francisco.

TRENDS

*Dodgers are 5-0 in their last five games vs. a left-handed starter.
*Giants are 0-4 in Bumgarner’s last four starts as an underdog.
*Over is 6-0 in Giants’ last six games vs. a left-handed starter.
*Under is 6-0 in Kershaw’s last six starts vs. Giants.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly will return Monday after serving a two-game suspension for excessive arguing Thursday in Pittsburgh.

2. Giants C Buster Posey has hit safely in 28 of his last 33 games, batting .424 (50-for-118) with nine home runs, 34 RBIs and 21 walks.

3. The Dodgers optioned INF-OF Elian Herrera to Triple-A Albuquerque and activated LHP Scott Elbert from the 15-day disabled list.

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**Udog** · 08-20-2012, 10:54 AM

Monday's betting tips: Colts' Collie may have concussion symptoms

Weather to watch

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates: A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the evening hours in Pittsburgh.

Who’s hot?

The Seattle Mariners have won five straight heading into a three-game series with the struggling Cleveland Indians.

Giants catcher Buster Posey has hit safely in 28 of his last 33 games, batting .424 (50-for-118) with nine home runs, 34 RBIs and 21 walks.

Who’s cold?

The Minnesota Twins have dropped five straight games heading into a three-game set in Oakland.

Key stat

Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley is now 6-0 with a 1.30 ERA since the All-star break. He had lost five straight starts prior to the break.

Game of the day

New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox (+104, 9.5)

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie was forced out of Sunday’s preseason tilt with the Steelers after taking a blow to the head in the first quarter. Collie has a history of concussion issues and will be evaluated for concussion symptoms throughout the week.

Notable quotable

"They're spending a lot of time getting Brandon [Weeden] ready. I'm spending a lot of time in my playbook and watching a lot of tape. I feel pretty comfortable with what we're doing."- Browns quarterback Colt McCoy on being a reserve.

Betting news and notes

-The Tampa Bay Rays responded with a franchise-record 37 runs in their four-game series against the Angels after being victims to the perfect game by Felix Hernandez last Wednesday.

-Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira (left wrist inflammation) has missed the last three games but is expected to start Monday.

-Oakland Athletics right-hander A.J. Griffin (shoulder) threw a bullpen session and could be activated off the DL on Monday.

-The Mariners have allowed a total of eight runs during their winning streak. Seattle has also won eight in a row against AL Central opponents.

-Dodgers’ manager Don Mattingly will return Monday after serving a two-game suspension for excessive arguing Thursday in Pittsburgh.

**Udog** · 08-20-2012, 11:30 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Monday, August 20

National League

Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 ET
Hudson: Atlanta 2-13 SU on Mondays
Zimmermann: Washington 31-14 SU in the second half of the season

Cincinnati at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Leake: Cincinnati 9-19 SU away after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Halladay: Philadelphia 33-13 SU after scoring 8+ runs

Colorado at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
White: Colorado 3-17 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
Dickey: 8-1 TSR at home with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 8:10 ET
Germano: Cubs 4-15 SU off a loss by 1 run
Rogers: Milwaukee 30-9 SU as a home favorite of -150 to -175

Miami at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Buehrle: Miami 10-19 SU with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
Saunders: Arizona 21-6 SU at home off 3+ wins

Pittsburgh at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Wilson: Pittsburgh 21-11 SU after blowing a save
Volquez: San Diego 0-12 SU off a division win as a home dog

San Francisco at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET ESPN2
Bumgarner: San Francisco 15-5 Over away vs. division opponents
Kershaw: 20-5 TSR in the second half of the season

American League

Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Smith: Kansas City 3-12 SU off 6+ home games
Hellickson: Tampa Bay 17-6 SU after winning 6 or 7 of their last 8 games

Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 ET
Gonzalez: Baltimore 20-12 SU off BB wins by 2 runs or less
Dempster: 1-8 TSR as a home favorite of -150 tpo-200

NY Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Garcia: Yankees 22-11 SU away off a win
Floyd: White Sox 28-15 Under as an underdog

Minnesota at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Duensing: Minnesota 13-32 SU in August
McCarthy: Oakland 17-5 SU after winning 4 of their last 5 games

Cleveland at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Jimenez: Cleveland 6-15 SU off a loss by 6+ runs
Millwood: Seattle 15-4 SU as a home favorite of -125 or less

**Udog** · 08-20-2012, 12:04 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, August 20

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ATLANTA (70 - 51) at WASHINGTON (75 - 46) - 7:05 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 2-13 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
WASHINGTON is 75-46 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-18 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 72-46 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 50-29 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-30 (+18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 46-28 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-23 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-18 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 20-13 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 70-51 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 11-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
ATLANTA is 34-22 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 29-19 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 68-50 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 51-35 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 49-26 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HUDSON is 16-4 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 50-16 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 103-56 (+25.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 15-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 12-2 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 10-2 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-4 (+3.2 Units) against ATLANTA this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.7 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HUDSON is 14-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.119.
His team's record is 16-9 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-13. (-2.1 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.072.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (74 - 48) at PHILADELPHIA (56 - 65) - 7:05 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 30-42 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 74-40 (+26.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 25-10 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CINCINNATI is 74-48 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 599-677 (+53.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 74-48 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 393-437 (+39.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 51-34 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 147-95 (+25.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-41 (-22.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-65 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-33 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-62 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-22 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-42 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

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

MIKE LEAKE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LEAKE is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.64 and a WHIP of 1.279.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HALLADAY is 3-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 1.079.
His team's record is 5-2 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)

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COLORADO (46 - 73) at NY METS (57 - 64) - 7:10 PM
ALEX WHITE (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 47-69 (-30.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 64-73 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 46-73 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 86-132 (-38.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 46-73 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 137-164 (-40.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 83-118 (-38.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 40-36 (+6.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DICKEY is 17-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 16-7 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 31-44 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 11-19 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 62-77 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 62-77 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 36-49 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

ALEX WHITE vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

R.A. DICKEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
DICKEY is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 7.11 and a WHIP of 1.896.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (47 - 73) at MILWAUKEE (54 - 66) - 8:10 PM
JUSTIN GERMANO (R) vs. MARK ROGERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-73 (-15.8 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 17-45 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 192-254 (-78.1 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-49 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-73 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 907-984 (-170.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-29 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-34 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GERMANO is 6-19 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 30-9 (+15.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 97-54 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 51-23 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-7 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-13 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 54-66 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-68 (-25.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 54-66 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-39 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-49 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-35 (-10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 27-34 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 7-3 (+3.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.1 Units)

JUSTIN GERMANO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GERMANO is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

MARK ROGERS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (55 - 67) at ARIZONA (62 - 59) - 9:40 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 55-67 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 54-65 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 65-90 (-25.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-41 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 92-67 (+21.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-6 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 92-62 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 47-24 (+17.4 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.
ARIZONA is 159-131 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 159-131 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 57-32 (+21.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 40-17 (+18.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 50-47 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 78-58 (+19.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 314-348 (+40.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ARIZONA is 41-44 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 (+3.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BUEHRLE is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. MIAMI since 1997
SAUNDERS is 2-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (67 - 54) at SAN DIEGO (53 - 70) - 10:05 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 16-32 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 47-100 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 42-65 (-24.7 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.
PITTSBURGH is 66-54 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 66-76 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-13 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 66-54 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 47-40 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 33-19 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 22-37 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-36 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 74-106 (-27.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 63-78 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 57-74 (-18.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 63-78 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 74-115 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-58 (-20.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 (+1.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 3-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.238.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 3-5 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (66 - 55) at LA DODGERS (67 - 55) - 10:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-26 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 67-55 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 38-23 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 59-35 (+18.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 67-55 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 40-26 (+14.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KERSHAW is 40-18 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 37-12 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 23-6 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 22-6 (+12.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 29-11 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 40-18 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-10 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 164-101 (+60.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-14 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-13 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 5-4 (+0.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 4-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.293.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
KERSHAW is 7-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.34 and a WHIP of 0.881.
His team's record is 9-5 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-4. (+5.5 units)

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KANSAS CITY (54 - 66) at TAMPA BAY (67 - 54) - 7:10 PM
WILL SMITH (L) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 68-41 (+18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 159-128 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 30-19 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 89-37 (+29.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 31-14 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 31-32 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-20 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-3 (+16.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-8 (+12.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 40-41 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-0 (+3.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

WILL SMITH vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HELLICKSON is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 1.228.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (66 - 55) at TEXAS (70 - 50) - 8:05 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 129-82 (+20.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-55 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-8 (+12.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
BALTIMORE is 34-26 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-34 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 61-48 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-43 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 48-42 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 38-27 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-31 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 66-76 (+26.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 37-33 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DEMPSTER is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (72 - 49) at CHI WHITE SOX (65 - 55) - 8:10 PM
FREDDY GARCIA (R) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 101-93 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-55 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-8 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLOYD is 29-11 (+15.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 69-41 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 22-11 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
GARCIA is 106-67 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 89-54 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 22-12 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 29-17 (+13.9 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. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 68-71 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 68-71 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-49 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-2 (+0.7 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

FREDDY GARCIA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GARCIA is 5-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.74 and a WHIP of 1.395.
His team's record is 6-7 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-7. (-1.9 units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
FLOYD is 2-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.44 and a WHIP of 1.419.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.3 units)

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MINNESOTA (50 - 70) at OAKLAND (65 - 55) - 10:05 PM
BRIAN DUENSING (L) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 62-107 (-30.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-44 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 113-170 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-32 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 110-163 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 76-126 (-34.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 65-55 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 36-25 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 254-189 (+61.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 61-53 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 45-34 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 58-25 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
OAKLAND is 37-27 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BRIAN DUENSING vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DUENSING is 2-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MCCARTHY is 2-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.094.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (54 - 67) at SEATTLE (58 - 64) - 10:10 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. KEVIN MILLWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 0-7 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SEATTLE is 11-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SEATTLE is 58-64 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 15-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 55-57 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 41-43 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-11 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 101-92 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 99-97 (+5.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 72-95 (-28.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-1 (+3.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
JIMENEZ is 2-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MILLWOOD is 4-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.74 and a WHIP of 1.328.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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