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**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 09:13 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Some origins of the fast food industry........

-- 7-11 was first opened in Dallas, in 1927 by Jefferson Green. It was open 16 hours a day, seven days a week, a lot back then.

-- First McDonald’s was opened in San Bernadino by Dick/Mac MacDonald in 1940.

-- First Taco Bell was opened by Glen Bell in Downey, CA in 1961.

-- First In ‘n Out Burger (we need one here in Albany!!!) was opened in 1948 in Baldwin Park, CA by Harry/Esther Snyder.

-- First Sonic Drive-in was opened in Shawnee, OK in 1953, by Troy Smith.

-- First Pizza Hut opened in Wichita in 1958, by Frank/Dan Conner.

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

13) ESPN ponied up $5.6B (that’s billion with a B) to televise baseball for the next eight years; they’ll show 13% more games than before, but don’t expect to see Pirates or A’s, just more New York-Boston-Dodger games.

12) Had to do some research this week about how favorites of 6+ points do in Week 1 of NFL games. On surface, I didn’t find much—they’re 25-24 vs spread over the last decade, but if you break it down further, we find that favorites of 6+ points in divisional games are 7-11 vs spread—in non-divisional games, they’re 18-13, so there is some knowledge there.

11) Reds were treading water this season at 20-19 when they made Aroldis Chapman the closer (what took them so long?); since then, they’re 58-33.

10) How can a save be awarded in a game that is shortened by rain? You get a save by recording the 27th out, not by getting a non-dramatic out in a game that ends an hour or two later because its raining. This is a rule that needs to change.

9) Speaking of change, baseball really needs instant replay on everything but balls/strikes; too many plays are getting missed, especially bang/bang plays at first base. The NFL-like challenge system would work just fine.

8) Carolina Panthers open the season in Tampa; they’re spending all next week at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, because their stadium will be taken over by the Democratic National Convention. Panthers planned this out well in advance, so don’t think it’ll be a negative.

7) One thing that will be a negative will be when our greedy oil companies use Tropical Storm Isaac to jack up the price of gasoline; supposedly 12 gulf coast refineries are being shut down, so they’ll have an excuse to raise the price of gas/oil so their profits don’t go down. God forbid.

Gas went up four cents a gallon here today. Why? Because they can.

6) I’m no advertising executive, but how come no condom company has signed up Antonio Cromartie (12 kids by eight women in six different states) to be a spokesman? “Look at the money I could’ve saved if I had used condoms!!! You should use them!!!” Then they could show child support checks/tax returns as evidence. It would be effective advertising.

5) When Ohio U visits Penn State Saturday, the Bobcat QB will be Tyler Tettleton, whose dad Mickey was a pretty good major league catcher. Tyler has a shot to make the NFL, coming from a league that produced Roethlisberger-Leftwich-Pennington.

4) Redskins signed Billy Cundiff after the Ravens cut him. That kid whose been punting for the Raiders will get scooped up the minute Oakland cuts him, too as teams jockey to improve their special teams.

3) University of Tennessee athletic department lost $3.98M last year; some of that money is the athletic department paying rent to other parts of the school, so it’s the left hand feeding the right, but they also they paid out $37,285,629 to coaches/former coaches—that’s a lot of cabbage!!! Having a good football team erases a lot of red ink. Derek Dooley needs his Vols to be good this year. Or else.

2) Its been a while since a baseball team has been under the scrutiny during the offseason that the Red Sox will be under this winter. Consensus is they did well freeing up Beckett/Crawford money, but now how will they re-spend it? Doubtful their Opening Day first baseman next April will be Mauro Gomez.

1) There are stories in New York papers that New Jersey governor Chris Christie won’t run for Vice President because he is overweight; if this is true, and I sincerely hope it isn’t, what has this country come to? This isn’t America’s Top Model, its one of the most important positions in the whole freakin’ world, one step from being the most powerful person on the planet!!! If he’s a good candidate, he needs to run, haven’t been enough of those running lately.

**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 09:13 AM

Best and worst NFL preseason Week 4 bets

Week 3 of the preseason gave football bettors a glimpse at what life will be like in Week 1 of the NFL season. As for Week 4, well, let’s just say the final game on the preseason slate will test your mettle as well as patience.

Teams rarely play their starters and are ironing out the final wrinkles in the roster in Week 4. Keep a close eye on position battles, as guys fight to stay in the NFL. Here’s a quick look at which teams historically do well and which ones struggle against the spread in the final exhibition tilt, going back to 1995.

Stats from Week 4 of the NFL preseason over the past 16 years.

Best Week 4 preseason bets

Denver Broncos (11-5 SU, 11-5 ATS)

Peyton Manning looks good to go, so Broncos backers shouldn’t bank on a Week 4 appearance from No. 18. Denver’s stellar Week 4 preseason record against the spread has a lot to do with former head coach Mike Shanahan, who is one of the few coaches who actually give two craps about the exhibition win/loss count.

Minnesota Vikings (7-8 SU, 11-5 ATS)

The Vikings have a few positions still up for grabs heading into the last tune-up tilt, especially on defense. Minnesota has been plagued by injuries this preseason, so while it needs to sure up some spots, it will be careful with the starters in Week 4.

Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6 SU, 11-5 ATS)

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin likes to head into the regular season on a high note. Since taking over the big job in Steel Town, Tomlin boasts a 5-0 SU mark and a 4-1 ATS record in Week 4 of the preseason. Pittsburgh lost rookie OL David DeCastro to a nasty knee injury last week and will be looking to plug that hole Thursday. Don’t expect oft-injured QB Ben Roethlisberger to be part of that experiment.

Worst Week 4 preseason bets

Philadelphia Eagles (4-12 SU, 4-12 ATS)

Andy Reid has historically not given a rat’s ass about the preseason since becoming head coach of the Eagles in 1999. Reid owns a 3-10 SU and ATS record in Week 4 of the exhibition schedule, with the majority of those games coming against the Jets. Subsequently, New York is a profitable 11-5 ATS in Week 4 of the preseason since 1995.

New Orleans Saints (6-10 SU, 6-10 ATS)

The Saints flexed their muscles with a Week 3 win over the Texans and head into Week 4 of the preseason with a 3-1 ATS mark during the warm-up slate. New Orleans was forced to travel to Tennessee early with Tropical Storm Isaac threatening the Gulf Coast. With possible evacuations for Louisiana, don’t expect the Saints to be thinking about football much Thursday night.

Green Bay Packers (6-10 SU, 4-10-2 ATS)

Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has a 1-5 SU and 1-4-1 ATS count in the final preseason outing since becoming the big cheese in Green Bay. The Packers didn’t show much through the first two weeks of the exhibition calendar and looked good against the Bengals last week. That’s more than enough for McCarthy, who won’t be showing much Thursday.

**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 09:14 AM

What bettors need to know: NFL preseason Week 4 (Wednesday)

New England Patriots vs. New York Giants (+2, 41)

We wrote last week that the Pats are more concerned with evaluating new players than wins right now. So it’s tough to say how much Bill Belichick is going to play the starters on Thursday after the Pats saw some nice performances out of backups like QB Ryan Mallett and a number of others on the D-line. The Pats haven’t covered a spread yet in the preseason (0-3) but don’t expect that to keep Belichick up at night.

Tom Coughlin likes to play his first string into the third quarter by this point in the preseason, but he might take a different approach Thursday. Coughlin pulled his starters at halftime last week in a 20-17 loss to the Bears due to some key injuries. He may take a cautious approach this week, though he has promised some snaps to star receiver Hakim Nicks, who appears fully healed from a broken foot in the spring.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Redskins (-4, 40)

This might be an even tighter turnaround for the Bucs than for the Redskins, even though they had an extra day to prepare. Tampa Bay had to cancel its Monday practice due to Hurricane Isaac and the team travels Tuesday to Washington. New head coach Greg Schiano is trying to instill a sense of urgency with his team, which we saw with a number of blitzes and pressure defenses in a win over the Pats on Friday. With that in mind it’s possible we may see the first team play a bit more than with other squads on Thursday.

Washington head coach Mike Shanahan appears to be shutting things down after giving his first team plenty of time through the first three preseason games. Kirk Cousins will start at QB in place of RG3 and though Shanahan won’t say for how long, Cousins said on Monday he’ll be in for about a half. The first team sounds like it’s starting to prepare for Week 1 against the Saints after a strong 30-17 win over the Colts last week.

Miami at Dallas (-2.5, 37)

The Dolphins are 0-3 straight up and against the spread in a preseason that’s been a mess so far. This week appears no different after starting left tackle Jake Long suffered a sprained MCL in practice that will likely keep him out a few weeks. Cornerback Vontae Davis was traded this week in a move that shocked some in the Miami locker room and it leaves the secondary with question marks. Ryan Tannehill will start at QB but some wonder if that’s a good move with the rookie slated to start in Week 1.

The Cowboys are coming off what the team felt was its best performance of the preseason in a 20-19 win over the Rams as 5.5-point faves. It was so good that most of the starters won’t play Wednesday against the Dolphins.

**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 09:15 AM

NFLX
Dunkel

Week 4

New England at NY Giants
The Patriots look to bounce back after last week's 30-28 loss to Tampa Bay as they travel to face the Giants on Wednesday. New England is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Patriots favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: New England (-1 1/2). Here are all of this week's picks.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29

Game 101-102: New England at NY Giants (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New England 120.512; NY Giants 116.368
Dunkel Line: New England by 4; 45
Vegas Line: New England by 1 1/2; 41
Dunkel Pick: New England (-1 1/2); Over

Game 103-104: Tampa Bay at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 121.103; Washington 127.221
Dunkel Line: Washington by 6; 43
Vegas Line: Washington by 3 1/2; 40
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-3 1/2); Over

Game 105-106: Miami at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 111.835; Dallas 122.304
Dunkel Line: Dallas by 10 1/2; 32
Vegas Line: Dallas by 2 1/2; 37
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-2 1/2); Under

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

Game 107-108: Atlanta at Jacksonville (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 120.849; Jacksonville 119.303
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 41
Vegas Line: Jacksonville by 3; 38 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+3); Over

Game 109-110: Minnesota at Houston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 122.898; Houston 131.259
Dunkel Line: Houston by 8 1/2; 36
Vegas Line: Houston by 3 1/2; 39
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-3 1/2); Under

Game 111-112: Buffalo at Detroit (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 117.255; Detroit 118.321
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 35
Vegas Line: Detroit by 3 1/2; 38
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+3 1/2); Under

Game 113-114: Kansas City at Green Bay (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City 117.318; Green Bay 116.229
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 43
Vegas Line: Green Bay by 1; 40 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+1); Over

Game 115-116: New Orleans at Tennessee (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 122.093; Tennessee 131.102
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 9; 36
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 3 1/2; 40 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-3 1/2); Under

Game 117-118: Cincinnati at Indianapolis (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 113.860; Indianapolis 120.398
Dunkel Line: Indianapolis by 6 1/2; 36
Vegas Line: Indianapolis by 2; 40
Dunkel Pick: Indianapolis (-2); Under

Game 119-120: NY Jets at Philadelphia (6:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Jets 116.629; Philadelphia 120.104
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 3 1/2; 33
Vegas Line: Philadelphia by 6; 36
Dunkel Pick: NY Jets (+6); Under

Game 121-122: Chicago at Cleveland (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 117.493; Cleveland 118.954
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 34
Vegas Line: Cleveland by 3 1/2; 37
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+3 1/2); Under

Game 123-124: Carolina at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 115.864; Pittsburgh 122.783
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 7; 36
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 3 1/2; 39
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-3 1/2); Under

Game 125-126: Baltimore at St. Louis (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 119.821; St. Louis 126.733
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 7; 42
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 4 1/2; 38 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-4 1/2); Over

Game 127-128: Oakland at Seattle (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 120.603; Seattle 124.906
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 4 1/2; 38
Vegas Line: Seattle by 6 1/2; 40
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+6 1/2); Under

Game 129-130: San Diego at San Francisco (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 123.517; San Francisco 124.977
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 41
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 3 1/2; 38
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+3 1/2); Over

Game 131-132: Denver at Arizona (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 119.130; Arizona 123.757
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 4 1/2; 40
Vegas Line: Arizona by 2 1/2; 36 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-2 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 09:15 AM

NFLX
Long Sheet

Week 4

Wednesday, August 29

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NEW ENGLAND (1 - 2) at NY GIANTS (1 - 2) - 8/29/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 13-31 ATS (-21.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1993.
NY GIANTS are 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in games played on turf since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW ENGLAND over the last 3 seasons
NY GIANTS is 2-0 straight up against NEW ENGLAND 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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TAMPA BAY (2 - 1) at WASHINGTON (2 - 1) - 8/29/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY 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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MIAMI (0 - 3) at DALLAS (2 - 1) - 8/29/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 15-39 ATS (-27.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 1-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 1-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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Thursday, August 30

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ATLANTA (1 - 2) at JACKSONVILLE (2 - 1) - 8/30/2012, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE is 1-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
JACKSONVILLE is 2-0 straight up against ATLANTA 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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MINNESOTA (1 - 2) at HOUSTON (2 - 1) - 8/30/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-0 straight up against HOUSTON 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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BUFFALO (0 - 3) at DETROIT (1 - 2) - 8/30/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in a home game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1993.
DETROIT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-0 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 2-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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 - 2) at GREEN BAY (1 - 2) - 8/30/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 13-32 ATS (-22.2 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 28-51 ATS (-28.1 Units) in all games since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 28-51 ATS (-28.1 Units) in all lined games since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 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 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 against the spread versus GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 1-1 straight up against KANSAS CITY 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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NEW ORLEANS (2 - 2) at TENNESSEE (2 - 1) - 8/30/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games since 1993.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road lined games since 1993.
NEW ORLEANS is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 2-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CINCINNATI (2 - 1) at INDIANAPOLIS (1 - 2) - 8/30/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANAPOLIS is 2-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS is 1-1 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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NY JETS (0 - 3) at PHILADELPHIA (3 - 0) - 8/30/2012, 6:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY JETS are 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games since 1993.
NY JETS are 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road lined games since 1993.
NY JETS are 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games against NFC East division opponents since 1993.
NY JETS are 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1993.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games against AFC East division opponents since 1993.

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

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CHICAGO (2 - 1) at CLEVELAND (2 - 1) - 8/30/2012, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 1-1 straight up against CHICAGO 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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CAROLINA (2 - 1) at PITTSBURGH (2 - 1) - 8/30/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1993.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 straight up against CAROLINA 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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BALTIMORE (2 - 1) at ST LOUIS (1 - 2) - 8/30/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 against the spread versus BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 1-0 straight up against BALTIMORE 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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OAKLAND (1 - 2) at SEATTLE (3 - 0) - 8/30/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) against NFC West division opponents since 1993.
SEATTLE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) against AFC West division opponents since 1993.
SEATTLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 1-1 straight up against OAKLAND 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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SAN DIEGO (3 - 0) at SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 1) - 8/30/2012, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-0 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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DENVER (1 - 2) at ARIZONA (1 - 3) - 8/30/2012, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-0 straight up against DENVER 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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**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 09:15 AM

NFLX
Short Sheet

Week 4

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

(TC) New England at NY Giants, 7:00 ET NFL
New England: 1-5 ATS off a non-conference game
NY Giants: 10-3 Over off a loss by 3 points or less

(TC) Tampa Bay at Washington, 7:00 ET
Tampa Bay: 5-1 ATS as an underdog
Washington: 2-13 ATS at home off an Over

Miami at Dallas, 8:30 ET
Miami: 9-3 ATS playing on artificial turf
Dallas: 3-12 ATS off a win by 6 points or less

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Atlanta at Jacksonville, 6:30 ET
Atlanta: 18-6 Over after allowing 14 points or less
Jacksonville: 3-7 ATS off a loss by 10+ points

Minnesota at Houston, 7:00 ET
Minnesota: 9-2 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points
Houston: 11-2 Under at home off a loss

Buffalo at Detroit, 7:00 ET
Buffalo: 32-16 Under vs. non-conference opponents
Detroit: 6-0 ATS playing with 6 or less days rest

Kansas City at Green Bay, 7:00 ET NFL
Kansas City: 5-17 ATS off BB ATS losses
Green Bay: 31-13 Over as a favorite

New Orleans at Tennessee, 7:00 ET
New Orleans: 7-0 Over off a non-conference game
Tennessee: 10-2 ATS off a win by 6 points or less

Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 7:00 ET
Cincinnati: 1-4 ATS in road games
Indianapolis: 10-2 ATS at home off a loss by 10+ points

NY Jets at Philadelphia, 6:30 ET
NY Jets: 18-4 ATS away vs. NFC East opponents
Philadelphia: 2-12 ATS at home vs. AFC East opponents

Chicago at Cleveland, 7:30 ET
Chicago: 14-4 Over away off an Under
Cleveland: 10-5 ATS after scoring 14 points or less

Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 ET
Carolina: 9-1 ATS off a win as an underdog
Pittsburgh: 2-10 ATS off a road win

(TC) Baltimore at St. Louis, 7:00 ET
Baltimore: 23-9 Under in road games
St. Louis: 5-1 ATS after allowing 300+ passing yards

Oakland at Seattle, 10:00 ET
Oakland: 9-21 ATS vs. NFC West opponents
Seattle: 6-0 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

San Diego at San Franicsco, 10:00 ET
San Diego: 10-3 ATS off a win by 6 points or less
San Francisco: 9-2 Under off a road win

Denver at Arizona, 11:00 ET NFL
Denver: 10-0 ATS off a loss as a home favorite
Arizona: 1-5 ATS off an Over

(TC) = Time Change

**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 09:16 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Boston at LA Angels
The Red Sox look to take advantage of an Angels team that is 1-5 in C.J. Wilson's last 6 starts. Boston is the pick (+155) according to Dunkel, which has the Red Sox favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Boston (+155). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29

Game 901-902: LA Dodgers at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Blanton) 14.526; Colorado (Pomeranz) 15.479
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 12
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-135); 11
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+115); Over

Game 903-904: Cincinnati at Arizona (3:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Latos) 15.042; Arizona (Corbin) 14.284
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-125); Under

Game 905-906: Atlanta at San Diego (6:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hanson) 16.128; San Diego (Stults) 17.719
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+110); Over

Game 907-908: NY Mets at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Harvey) 14.577; Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.048
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-165); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-165); Under

Game 909-910: St. Louis at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Kelly) 16.208; Pittsburgh (Rodriguez) 15.199
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-120); Under

Game 911-912: Washington at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Detwiler) 14.230; Miami (Turner) 15.461
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+125); Over

Game 913-914: Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Fiers) 15.885; Cubs (Samardzija) 14.074
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-120); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-120); N/A

Game 915-916: San Francisco at Houston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 13.625; Houston (Keuchel) 14.062
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-170); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+150); Over

Game 917-918: Toronto at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Happ) 13.946; NY Yankees (Sabathia) 14.342
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-240); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-240); Under

Game 919-920: Oakland at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Blackley) 16.496; Cleveland (Kluber) 13.187
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 3 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-135); Under

Game 921-922: Chicago White Sox at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Axelrod) 15.549; Baltimore (Saunders) 16.577
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 923-924: Tampa Bay at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Cobb) 16.213; Texas (Harrison) 16.536
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-160); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-160); Under

Game 925-926: Detroit at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Sanchez) 15.361; Kansas City (Chen) 15.034
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-135); Under

Game 927-928: Seattle at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Vargas) 15.865; Minnesota (Deduno) 14.127
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-110); Over

Game 929-930: Boston at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Stewart) 15.347; LA Angels (Wilson) 14.939
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-175); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+155); Over

**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 09:16 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, August 29

Hot pitchers
-- Corbin is 3-1, 3.60 in his last five starts.
-- Stults is 3-0, 2.08 in his last four starts.
-- Hamels is 3-0, 1.71 in his last four starts. Harvey is 1-1, 1.83 in his last three starts.
-- Samardzija has a 3.12 RA in his last four starts.

-- Happ is 2-0, 2.84 in his last three starts. Sabathia is 4-0, 3.86 in his last six outings.
-- Cobb is 4-0, 3.03 in his last five starts. Harrison is 2-1, 1.19 in his last three outings.
-- Vargas is 6-1, 2.86 in his last nine starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Blanton is 0-3, 10.05 in his last three starts. Pomeranz is 0-4, 6.82 in his last eight starts.
-- Latos is 0-1, 7.62 in his last couple starts.
-- Hanson is 0-1, 6.55 in two starts since coming off the DL.
-- Kelly is 2-4, 5.35 in his last six starts, but pitched well in long relief since. WRodriguez is 0-4, 5.33 in his last four starts.
-- Detwiler is 1-2, 5.63 in his last three starts. Turner has a 6.87 RA in his four starts this season.
-- Fiers is 1-2, 9.88 in his last three starts.
-- Zito is 2-2, 6.15 in his last six starts. Keuchel is 0-6, 8.42 in his last eight.

-- Blackley is 1-1, 5.64 in his last four starts. Indians are 0-5 in Kluber's starts (0-2, 7.61) this season.
-- Saunders is making his Oriole debut; he was 1-4, 6.90 in his last five starts for Arizona. Axelrod is 0-1, 5.91 in six starts, last of which was July 16.
-- ASanchez is 1-2, 8.40 in his last three starts. BChen is 2-2, 4.96 in his last six outings.
-- Deduno is 1-2, 6.55 in his last four starts.
-- Wilson is 0-3, 9.18 in his last six starts. Stewart allowed six runs in 5.2 IP in losing his only '12 start, on June 18 when he pitched for the White Sox.

Hot Teams
-- Phillies won four of their last five games.
-- Cardinals won seven of their last ten games.
-- Brewers won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Colorado won 12 of its last 16 games.
-- Giants won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Cincinnati won 13 of its last 19 games.
-- San Diego won eight of its last nine games, allowing 18 runs.

-- Oakland won ten of its last twelve games.
-- White Sox won six of their last eight games. Orioles won 12 of their last 15 home games.
-- Detroit won five of its last seven games.
-- Rangers won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Mariners won ten of their last thirteen games.

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost six of their last nine games.
-- Pirates lost 13 of their last 19 games.
-- Marlins lost four of their last six games. Washington lost its last five games scoring six runs.
-- Cubs lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Astros lost ten of their last eleven games.
-- Dodgers lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Arizona lost ten of its last thirteen home games.
-- Braves lost seven of their last eleven games.

-- Indians lost 12 of their last 13 games.
-- Toronto lost 11 of its last 13 games. Bronx Bombers are 4-6 in their last ten games.
-- Royals lost four of their last six games.
-- Tampa Bay lost its last four games, outscored 16-11.
-- Twins lost 15 of their last 18 games.
-- Boston lost five of its last seven road games. Angels lost four of their last five home games.

Totals
-- Under is 4-1-1 in Philly's last six games.
-- Four of last six Pittsburgh games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Miami games.
-- Eight of last eleven Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Colorado games.
-- Ten of last fourteen Cincinnati games went over the total.
-- 13 of last 17 Atlanta games stayed under the total.

-- Last seven Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six White Sox games.
-- Seven of last ten Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Ten of last fifteen Kansas City games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Texas games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-3-1 in last fifteen Seattle games.
-- Under is 8-4 in Boston's last twelve road games.

Umpires
-- NY-Phil-- Road team won five of last six Layne games.
-- StL-Pitt-- Seven of last eight Cederstrom games stayed under.
-- Wsh-Mia-- Home team won Miller's last six games behind dish.
-- Mil-Chi-- Four of last five Reyburn games went over total.
-- LA-Col-- Five of last seven LBarrett games went over total; five of his last six games were won by the underdog.
-- Cin-Az-- Last eight Kulpa games stayed under the total.
-- Atl-SD-- Underdogs are 12-9 in Cooper's last 21 games behind plate.
-- SF-Hst-- Favorites won Schrieber's last seven games behind plate.

-- A's-Cle-- Five of last six Darling games stayed under total.
-- Chi-Blt-- Six of last eight Hudson games stayed under total.
-- Tor-NY-- Over is 10-4-1 in last fifteen Conroy games.
-- TB-Tex-- Under is 8-0-1 in last nine Winters games.
-- Det-KC-- Underdogs won six of last ten TBarrett games.
-- Sea-Min--Five of last seven Eddings games stayed under.
-- Bos-LA-- Four of last five Drake games stayed under total.

**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 09:17 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 29

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 11 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Toronto

3:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 16 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games

3:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ARIZONA
Cincinnati is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games

6:35 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN DIEGO
Atlanta is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Atlanta's last 24 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
San Diego is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against NY Mets

7:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games at home

7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

8:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 22 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Chi Cubs's last 22 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

8:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. HOUSTON
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing San Francisco

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Seattle's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Minnesota is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games at home

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games

10:05 PM
BOSTON vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Boston is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Boston
LA Angels are 7-15 SU in their last 22 games when playing Boston

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**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 09:18 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 29

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Wednesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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Streaking

C.C. Sabathia, New York Yankees (13-3, 3.44 ERA)

The Yankees’ hefty lefty picked up where he left off in his return from the DL last week, giving up only one run on four hits and striking out nine in 7 1-3 innings of work versus Cleveland. That win extended Sabathia’s unbeaten streak to nine starts going back to early June.

Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies (14-6, 2.99 ERA)

Hamels was dealt a no-decision in his most recent appearance, failing to tie his career high in wins. The Phillies’ high-priced hurler has been living up to his new contract, however, and hasn’t tasted defeat since August 2. Hamels has struggled with the Mets in the past, posting a career 5-10 record and 4.39 ERA against his NL East rival.

Slumping

Joe Blanton, Los Angeles Dodgers (8-12, 5.12 ERA)

Blanton has struggled since changing coasts, posting a 0-3 mark and 7.71 ERA in four starts for the Dodgers. The former Phillies pitcher hasn’t won a game since July 16 and has allowed 16 earned runs in his last 15 innings of work.

C.J. Wilson, Los Angeles Angels (9-9, 3.83 ERA)

Wilson can’t wait for August to get over. The Angels’ southpaw has just plain sucked this month, going 0-2 with a swollen 8.78 ERA in four August appearances. He gets another shot at the Boston Red Sox Wednesday after allowing six earned runs on eight hits through five innings versus Boston in his most recent outing.

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**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 09:19 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 29

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Game of the day: White Sox at Orioles
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Chicago White Sox at Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles might not be content with just grabbing a wild card spot in the American League. The Orioles have won four straight and seven of nine to pull into a tie for the lead in the wild card race and draw within 3 1/2 games of the New York Yankees in the American League East. The team currently in the way of the Baltimore surge is the Chicago White Sox, who are trying to claim a playoff berth of their own.

The White Sox had won six straight before dropping the first two of a four-game set to the Orioles and are still two games up on the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central. Chicago suffered a one-run loss in the opener and was held to one hit in seven innings on Tuesday by Chris Tillman, who is one of several players getting another chance and stepping up for Baltimore. Lew Ford is back in the majors for the first time since 2007 and has homered in back-to-back games, while Nate McLouth continues to give the Orioles quality at-bats. The White Sox have lost five in a row on the road.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Dylan Axelrod (1-2, 5.63 ERA) vs. Orioles LH Joe Saunders (0-0, -.--)

Axelrod was recalled to take the spot of Gavin Floyd (elbow), who was placed on the disabled list on Monday. Axelrod has made six starts among 10 appearances in various stints for Chicago this season, last making a start at Boston on July 16, when he allowed one run and seven hits over 6 2/3 innings in a no-decision. The 27-year-old owns a 1-2 record with a 4.99 ERA in nine career starts.

Saunders is another player getting a chance for Baltimore. The Orioles acquired the veteran left-hander from Arizona over the weekend. Saunders went 6-10 with a 4.22 ERA in 21 starts for the Diamondbacks but was knocked around for 14 runs and 19 hits in 9 2/3 innings during his last two turns. The Virginia native has plenty of experience in the AL after beginning his career with the Los Angeles Angels and is 4-3 with a 3.63 ERA in eight career starts against Chicago.

TRENDS:

* Under is 3-1-1 in the last five meetings.
* Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Baltimore.
* White Sox are 1-5 in the last six meetings.

UMP TRENDS - Marvin Hudson:

* Under is 7-2 in Hudsons last nine games behind home plate.
* Home team is 13-4 in Hudsons last 17 games behind home plate.

WALK-OFFS:

1. The Orioles are expected to add another veteran left-hander in Randy Wolf, who was released by the Milwaukee Brewers. Wolf would be sent to the bullpen if the deal is completed.

2. Chicago RHP Jake Peavy was a candidate to take Wednesday’s start but is battling an eye infection. He is penciled in for Friday.

3. Baltimore CF Adam Jones matched a career high with his 25th home run on Tuesday. It was the 100th blast of his career.

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**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 11:18 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 29

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LA DODGERS (69 - 61) at COLORADO (53 - 75) - 3:10 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 27-33 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-36 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-28 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 16-11 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
COLORADO is 49-72 (-27.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 13-29 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 53-75 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 88-120 (-33.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 52-71 (-24.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 51-81 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 19-42 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-75 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 2-11 (-8.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
COLORADO is 28-39 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 8-6 (+4.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)

JOE BLANTON vs. COLORADO since 1997
BLANTON is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.71 and a WHIP of 1.558.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
POMERANZ is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.84 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (79 - 52) at ARIZONA (64 - 66) - 3:40 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 32-44 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 19-29 (-13.3 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 24-9 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 17-8 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 45-26 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 28-12 (+12.7 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 79-52 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 603-679 (+56.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 32-14 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 79-52 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 64-66 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-33 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 3-9 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games in August games this season.
ARIZONA is 64-66 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 39-43 (-8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 13-21 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 6-13 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-2 (+1.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LATOS is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

PAT CORBIN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (74 - 56) at SAN DIEGO (60 - 71) - 6:35 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. ERIC STULTS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 60-71 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-10 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 52-47 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 60-71 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-44 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 74-56 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 38-27 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 72-55 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 46-28 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 22-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
HANSON is 17-7 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HANSON is 14-3 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HANSON is 17-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HANSON is 13-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HANSON is 16-7 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HANSON is 13-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 76-107 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 59-75 (-17.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-2 (+0.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.0 Units)

TOMMY HANSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HANSON is 4-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.01 and a WHIP of 1.085.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

ERIC STULTS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STULTS is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 0.868.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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NY METS (60 - 69) at PHILADELPHIA (61 - 68) - 7:05 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 56-67 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 32-47 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 7-13 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
NY METS are 73-72 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 61-65 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-25 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-45 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-38 (-17.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 61-68 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-36 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 9-4 (+8.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
12 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+10.9 Units)

MATT HARVEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

COLE HAMELS vs. NY METS since 1997
HAMELS is 5-10 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 7-13 (-11.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-11. (-5.6 units)

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ST LOUIS (71 - 58) at PITTSBURGH (69 - 60) - 7:05 PM
JOE KELLY (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 18-27 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 65-54 (+18.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 31-23 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 68-60 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 461-436 (+54.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 49-45 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 312-330 (+41.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 68-60 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 28-18 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-26 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 123-87 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 41-28 (+13.1 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 18-38 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
RODRIGUEZ is 8-18 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 8-18 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 4-13 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-7 (+3.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

JOE KELLY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 6-11 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.129.
His team's record is 8-12 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-7. (+2.9 units)

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WASHINGTON (77 - 51) at MIAMI (59 - 71) - 7:10 PM
ROSS DETWILER (L) vs. JACOB TURNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 79-61 (+18.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 318-352 (+42.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 77-51 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 67-45 (+26.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-27 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-22 (+15.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 69-59 (+18.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 74-51 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-33 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 53-34 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETWILER is 8-1 (+7.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 61-78 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 9-22 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 58-69 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 44-60 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 28-45 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MIAMI is 59-71 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 11-26 (-14.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 1-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 7-7 (+0.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

ROSS DETWILER vs. MIAMI since 1997
DETWILER is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JACOB TURNER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (61 - 67) at CHICAGO CUBS (49 - 79) - 8:05 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 23-39 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 61-67 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-26 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-50 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-34 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 61-67 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 54-23 (+25.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-79 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-49 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 908-990 (-176.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-40 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-79 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 666-623 (-142.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 6-20 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-39 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 12-3 (+8.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.7 Units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (72 - 57) at HOUSTON (40 - 89) - 8:05 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 62-65 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-14 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 34-14 (+18.5 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 FRANCISCO is 72-57 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-29 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 189-171 (+33.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-3 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in August games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 72-57 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 45-30 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ZITO is 66-38 (+31.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 40-88 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 40-88 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 29-60 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 25-62 (-29.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 43-99 (-39.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 2-21 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-1 (+4.9 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

BARRY ZITO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ZITO is 3-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.8 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (57 - 71) at NY YANKEES (75 - 54) - 1:05 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 57-71 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 26-44 (-17.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 35-53 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 69-29 (+29.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 164-103 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 62-35 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SABATHIA is 49-18 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-6 (+0.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HAPP is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. TORONTO since 1997
SABATHIA is 13-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.042.
His team's record is 13-4 (+7.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-11. (-7.1 units)

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OAKLAND (71 - 57) at CLEVELAND (55 - 74) - 7:05 PM
TRAVIS BLACKLEY (L) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 65-53 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 102-97 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 71-57 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 32-30 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 260-191 (+65.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 65-54 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 49-36 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 48-33 (+21.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 41-29 (+15.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 55-74 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-21 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CLEVELAND is 52-70 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-29 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 6-2 (+3.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

TRAVIS BLACKLEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BLACKLEY is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 31.50 and a WHIP of 5.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KLUBER is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (71 - 57) at BALTIMORE (71 - 57) - 7:05 PM
DYLAN AXELROD (R) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 5-1 (+4.7 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

DYLAN AXELROD vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

JOE SAUNDERS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SAUNDERS is 4-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.5 units)

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TAMPA BAY (70 - 59) at TEXAS (77 - 52) - 7:05 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. MATT HARRISON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 133-84 (+20.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HARRISON is 23-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 11-2 (+12.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-29 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 70-63 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 47-34 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-8 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 26-19 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 42-35 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HARRISON is 0-7 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-2 (+0.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

ALEX COBB vs. TEXAS since 1997
COBB is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MATT HARRISON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HARRISON is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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DETROIT (69 - 59) at KANSAS CITY (57 - 71) - 8:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. BRUCE CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 65-56 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 36-39 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 69-59 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 6-13 (-11.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
SANCHEZ is 24-32 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 23-31 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 16-27 (-13.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 33-34 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-11 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 43-43 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHEN is 11-4 (+11.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 22-13 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 12-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 52-36 (+22.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 22-13 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 77-40 (+23.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 242-354 (-99.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-2 (+2.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

BRUCE CHEN vs. DETROIT since 1997
CHEN is 4-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.16 and a WHIP of 1.413.
His team's record is 6-7 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-4. (+5.0 units)

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SEATTLE (63 - 67) at MINNESOTA (52 - 77) - 8:10 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. SAM DEDUNO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 60-60 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 45-45 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 16-3 (+13.5 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 63-67 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
VARGAS is 16-12 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 13-8 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 115-177 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 45-82 (-31.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-39 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-21 (-11.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-39 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-39 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-55 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-28 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-1 (+6.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VARGAS is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.527.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

SAM DEDUNO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DEDUNO is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BOSTON (62 - 68) at LA ANGELS (67 - 62) - 10:05 PM
ZACH STEWART (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

ZACH STEWART vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
STEWART is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 10.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

C.J. WILSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
WILSON is 4-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 6-0 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

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**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 11:21 AM

Wednesday's betting tips: Twins' HR drought good for unders

Weather watch

Hurricane Isaac has forced Texas A&M and Louisiana Tech to reschedule their season-opening contest in Shreveport, La. Thursday. The game has been pushed to Oct. 13. The Aggies were 7-point road faves.

Who’s hot?

Minnesota Lynx – Since returning from the Olympic break, the WNBA’s top team has gone 5-0 SU and ATS. Minnesota most recently defeated the San Antonio Silver Stars 96-84 in overtime as a 7.5-point home favorite Tuesday. The Lynx are 20-4 SU and 14-10 ATS on the year.

Who’s not?

Washington Nationals – The Nats are stumbling into September with five straight losses heading into Wednesday. Washington lost 9-0 to Miami Tuesday and has be outscored 26-6 during this five-game slide.

Key stat

1 – The Minnesota Twins have just one home run in their last 11 games, coming from first baseman Justin Morneau Saturday. The Twins, which rank 25th in dingers (108), have gone 4-7 over/under in that span.

Game of the day

Chicago White Sox at Baltimore Orioles

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was injured in a collision at home plate against the Pirates Tuesday. While X-rays and a SCAT II concussion test showed no serious damage, the All-Star backstop will need time to recover. Tony Cruz is stepping in behind home plate while minor league catcher Bryan Anderson was called up.

Notable quotable

“I’m not worried about it at all because I have good teammates, and they’ll get me ready for going against the defense. As far as conditioning-wise, we have two weeks to the game. I’ve been working out, I’ve been doing really good conditioning, so that’s not really going to be a problem.” – Pittsburgh Steelers WR Mike Wallace on catching up on conditioning after putting an end to his preseason holdout.

Betting news and notes

-- Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Matt Kemp is not expected to play versus the Rockies Wednesday after injuring his jaw and knee while colliding with the outfield wall at Coors Field Tuesday. The Dodgers are -130 road favorites.

-- Redskins backup pivot Kirk Cousins will start at QB in place of rookie sensation Robert Griffin III versus Tampa Bay in the team’s final preseason game. Though head coach Mike Shanahan won’t say for how long, Cousins said on Monday he’ll be in for about a half. Washington is a 4-point favorite.

-- The Tigers have won or split their past five series in Kansas City dating to June 4-6, 2010, when the Royals took two of three. Detroit lost the series opener to Kansas City and is a -133 road favorite Wednesday.

-- Toronto slugger Jose Bautista is done for the season and will undergo wrist surgery next week. The Blue Jays are 12-24 without Bautista in the lineup this season, losing -6.94 units. Toronto is a +224 home pup in Yankee Stadium Wednesday.

-- Vanderbilt has been pegged as a live dog in its season opener against South Carolina Thursday. However, the Commodores, who are 6.5-point home underdogs, are having trouble filling their 40,000-seat Stadium for Week 1 – even with the South Carolina allotment.

**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 12:11 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, August 29

National League

LA Dodgers at Colorado, 3:10 ET
Blanton: LA Dodgers 38-29 SU in road games
Pomeranz: Colorado 13-29 SU in day games

Cincinnati at Arizona, 3:40 ET
Latos: Cincinnati 58-31 SU as a favorite of -110 or higher
Corbin: Arizona 9-19 SU at home after having lost 4 or 5 of 6

Atlanta at San Diego, 6:35 ET
Hanson: 17-7 TSR in all games
Stults: San Diego 21-43 SU after 2 or more unders

NY Mets at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Harvey: NY Mets 17-8 SU after 2 games where the bullpen gave up no runs
Hamels: Philadelphia 8-15 SU after having won 3 of their last 4

St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET ESPN
Kelly: ST Louis 3-11 SU after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8
Rodriguez: Pittsburgh 12-3 SU at home after scoring 8 runs or more

Washington at Miami, 7:10 ET
Detwiler: Washington 17-5 SU when the total is 8.5 to 10
Turner: Miami 9-22 SU in home games in August

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Fiers: Milwaukee 77-37 SU as a favorite of -125 to -175
Samardzija: Chicago Cubs 6-20 SU in August

San Francisco at Houston, 8:05 ET
Zito: San Francisco 11-3 SU in road games in August
Keuchel: Houston 8-42 SU in the second half of the season

American League

Toronto at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET
Happ: Toronto 1-11 SU after 7 or more consecutive road games
Sabathia: 71-21 TSR as a favorite of -175 to -250

Oakland at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Blackley: Oakland 21-7 SU after having won 4 of their last 5
Kluber: Cleveland 2-12 SU after 4 or more consecutive unders

Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Axelrod: CHI White Sox 2-6 SU after a loss by 6 runs or more
Gonzalez: Baltimore 5-1 SU after shutting out their opponent

(TC) Tampa Bay at Texas, 7:05 ET
Cobb: Tampa Bay 11-2 SU as a road underdog of +125 to +150
Harrison: Texas 15-25 SU after allowing 2 runs or less

Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Sanchez: Detroit 6-13 SU as a road favorite of -125 to -150
Chen: 12-5 TSR in August games

Seattle at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Vargas: Seattle 24-15 SU against AL Central opponents
Deduno: Minnesota 9-21 SU at home when the total is 8 to 8.5

Boston at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Lester: Boston 7-17 SU against AL West opponents
Wilson: LA Angels 51-40 SU in night games

(TC) = Time Change

Announcement

Wednesday's Trends and Indexes - 8/29 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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