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**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 08:57 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

-- Max Scherzer won his fifth start in row, as Detroit pulled within a game of the White Sox in the AL Central.

-- Cardinals had scored total of one run in losing their last four games, but they pulled out a 10-9 win at Washington Saturday.

-- With Houston trading Ben Francisco to Tampa Bay, it bears noting that Alex Rodriguez makes $10M a year more than the whole Astro team.

-- Oakland A's won their last eight games, winning last five by a combined score of 54-7. Too bad they've lost Brandon Inge for the year.

-- A's have used 17 different rookies this season, 11 of whom are pitchers.

-- Rays won 5-4 in Toronto, second game in row game ended with tying run getting thrown out at home. Big win for the Rays.

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a college football Saturday........

13) Alabama was dominant in waxing Michigan 41-14 at JerryWorld, not the best game for a national TV audience. Just being a mobile QB ain't going to be enough to beat a quality SEC defense. Too much team speed. Denard Robinson is a fine player, but he's a sub-standard passer, and it showed.

12) Syracuse outgained Northwestern 596-337, but Wildcats ran a punt back for a TD and had a defensive TD in a wild 42-41 win. Northwestern scored winning TD with 0:44 left, on a drive helped greatly by a personal foul on a late hit by the Orange. Very bad loss for Syracuse.

11) Oklahoma was tied 7-7 at halftime with UTEP, before pulling away for a 24-7 win. Miners tried a fake punt in their own territory when it was 10-7, and that blew up in their face.

10) West Virginia coach Dana Holgorson has been HC/OC for 80 college games; his teams scored 40+ points in 41 of those 80 games.

9) Bad starts to season for Pitt/Middle Tennessee/Memphis, which all lost to I-AA teams Saturday. Cruddy way to start your season.

8) Savannah State got $385,000 to go to Stillwater and get pummeled 84-0 by Oklahoma State; game drew 55,784, so if the average ticket was $20, OSU took in $1,115,680. Next time, schedule a better opponent, or hold the score down. Winning a game 84-0 makes you look like a bully.

7) Texas-San Antonio won 33-31 at South Alabama, in matchup of couple teams playing their first game in I-AA. Roadrunners got a 51-yard FG with 0:16 left for the dramatic winning points.

6) Arizona's kicker wasn't as fortunate, missing on 23/25-yard attempts, but his Wildcat teammates beat Toledo 24-17 in OT, making Rich Rodriguez' debut in Tucson a happy, albeit a tense one.

5) Clemson gave up 70 points in their bowl game LY, so they went out and spent a small fortune on Brent Venables to run their defense. Tigers beat Auburn 26-19, making that money dollars well-spent, at least last night.

4) Ohio U's Tyler Tettleton was 31-41/324 passing, led three TD drives in second half as the Bobcats rallied from down 14-3 at the half to win 24-14 at Penn State, spoling the coaching debut of Bill O'Brien.

3) If you took Oregon -36 last night, my condolences; Ducks led 50-10 at halftime, then called off dogs as Arkanas State "rallied" to lose but cover the spread 57-34.

2) College football has a new rule where if a kid's helmet comes off, he has to sit out the next play; this hurt Northwestern, which had to change its QB on a 3rd-and-5 play with 5:45 left when they led 35-33.

1) Highlight of the day though, was actor Terry Kiser, age 73, throwing out the first pitch in Oakland last night, as part of the A's Weekend at Bernie's promotion. Kiser played Bernie Lomax in the classic 1989 film, which has become popular in Oakland because of the A's recent success.

**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 08:58 AM

NASCAR betting: AdvoCare 500 preview

Sunday night’s AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway will be an act of desperation for some. Five-hundred miles that could make or break an entire NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

Chief among the desperate is Jeff Gordon. Atlanta marks Gordon’s best chance to add another win to his season total and secure a wildcard spot in this year’s Chase.

Gordon leads all active drivers with five wins at Atlanta. He’s also the defending winner of this race having taken the victory in an event that was rescheduled to Tuesday due to rain last season. Gordon rolls into the weekend 14th in standings with only one victory. He desperately needs to end up in Victory Lane Sunday night to have a chance to make the Chase. Given that the rescheduled event was in daylight last year, Gordon anticipates a different race Sunday.

"I expect the track to be a lot faster at night,” Gordon told reporters. “But I think we will still be able to race high, low and everywhere in between. I think one of the reasons so many drivers and teams love this place is the track has a lot of grip, a lot of banking and it is a very fast race track - especially when looking at the qualifying speeds. It's very fast during the race but it has a lot of fall off, so tire wear is significant and the balance of the car changes throughout a run."

Tony Stewart is barely hanging on to a Chase spot only 11 points ahead of 11th. He was second here last year and won in 2010. Stewart will be looking for redemption after being knocked out early last week at Bristol. With his hold on 10th spot in the standings tenuous at best, Stewart will be another driver desperate for a win and could do so Sunday. To Stewart Atlanta is all about balance.

“When the track cools down at Atlanta, it gains a lot of grip,” Stewart said. “It’s a very temperature-sensitive racetrack. So, the biggest thing is just keeping your balance and keeping up with it as the track cools off. Normally, I can’t say that it changes a bunch balance-wise, it just changes a lot grip-wise. So, just having the car adjustable enough from the start of the race to the end of the race is important.”

The driver just behind Stewart in 11th spot in points could lock up a spot in the Chase by taking over the 10th spot or at least a Wild Card spot with win Sunday night. Kasey Kahne has two victories on the season; a third win could knock Stewart out of 10th and put Kahne into the top seeding for this year’s Chase. He won the pole last year and heads to Atlanta for the first time in a Hendrick Motorsports Chevy.

“Atlanta is my favorite track on the circuit,” Kahne said. “It’s wide and fast, so we can race a lot of different lines. We have a good history here, and I expect a good weekend with a Hendrick Motorsports car under me.”

Jimmie Johnson has three wins here, including a season sweep in 2007. He was second in this race last season and with the strong performances he’s been putting down lately, could easily steal the show Sunday night.

Keep an eye on: Carl Edwards has three wins here and has scored two top five finishes in the last two Atlanta races. Perhaps no one is more desperate for a win than Edwards who’s only chance to make the Chase is to score a win.

"We are headed to Atlanta this weekend knowing what we need to do as a team,” crew chief Chad Norris said. “We are focused and determined, and we refuse to give up on making the Chase. We have two races left and Atlanta has always been a great track for Carl. A win there would put us right in the thick of the battle for the two wild card spots. In the next two weeks we’ve got 725 laps to give it all we have.”

Bottom Line: 14 races have been won from the pole. The last to do so was Kasey Kahne in 2006. The last two races have been won from the fifth position. 60 of the 104 races at Atlanta have been won from the first five starting positions.

Odds to win the AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway (Courtesy of *** Global)

Jimmie Johnson 6-1
Denny Hamlin 8-1
Matt Kenseth 8-1
Kyle Busch 8-1
Greg Biffle 8-1
Tony Stewart 8-1
Jeff Gordon 12-1
Brad Keselowski 12-1
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 12-1
Kasey Kahne 12-1
Carl Edwards 12-1
Kevin Harvick 20-1
Mark Martin 20-1
Clint Bowyer 25-1
Martin Truex Jr. 25-1
Ryan Newman 40-1
Joey Lagano 40-1
Marcos Ambrose 50-1
Paul Menard 100-1
Sam Hornish, Jr. 100-1
Aric Almirola 100-1
Juan Montoya 100-1
Jeff Burton 100-1
Kurt Busch 100-1
Jamie McMurray 100-1
Trevor Bayne 300-1
Danica Patrick 300-1
Regan Smith 300-1
Bobby Labonte 300-1
Field (Any Other Driver) 50-1

**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 08:59 AM

CFL
Dunkel

Winnipeg at Saskatchewan
The Roughriders look to build on their 5-0 ATS record in their last 5 September games. Saskatchewan is the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Roughriders favored by 11. Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-6). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Game 293-294: Winnipeg at Saskatchewan (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 106.037; Saskatchewan 116.888
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 11; 54
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 6; 49 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-6); Over

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Game 295-296: Toronto at Hamilton (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.242; Hamilton 115.699
Dunkel Line: Hamilton by 5 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Hamilton by 3 1/2; 53 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (-3 1/2); Over

Game 297-298: Edmonton at Calgary (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 117.180; Calgary 114.142
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 3; 44
Vegas Line: Calgary by 3 1/2; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+3 1/2); Under

CFL
Long Sheet

Week 10

Sunday, September 2

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WINNIPEG (2 - 6) at SASKATCHEWAN (3 - 5) - 9/2/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games in September games since 1996.
WINNIPEG is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) off a loss against a division rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 2-2 against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-1 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Monday, September 3

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TORONTO (4 - 4) at HAMILTON (3 - 5) - 9/3/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAMILTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a home game where the total is between 52.5 and 56 over the last 3 seasons.
HAMILTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 5-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
HAMILTON is 6-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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EDMONTON (5 - 3) at CALGARY (4 - 4) - 9/3/2012, 4:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-3 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-3 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 10

Winnipeg (2-6) @ Saskatchewan (3-5)—Bombers fired their coach this week, after 20-17 home loss to BCLions gave them 2-2 mark on 4-game homestand that followed 0-4 road swing to start season. Winnipeg recovered seven opponent fumbles in last two games (+6 in turnovers) but they’ve been outscored 39-10 in first half of last three games, and have yet to lead at halftime this season. Saskatchewan lost five games in row, with four of five losses by 8 or less points, after a 3-0 start; they’re -10 in turnovers (with no takeaways) in last four games. Underdogs covered three of their four home games. Three of four Rider home games stayed under the total.

Toronto (4-4) @ Hamilton (3-5)—Argonauts (+5) lost 36-27 here back in Week 3, despite running ball for 170 yards and outgaining TiCats by 109 yards. TiCats allowed 24+ points in all eight games; they won only two games when they held opponent under 31. Road team won Toronto’s last four games, with Argos upsetting Montreal/Calgary in last two road skirmishes. Hamilton lost last three games, despite leading all three at half; they were outscored 72-27 in second half of those games. TiCats are 2-3 as a favorite. Toronto hasn’t played a game decided by more than nine points; three of their four losses are by exactly nine points. Six of eight Hamilton games went over the total; last five Argonaut games stayed under.

Edmonton (5-3) @ Calgary (4-4)— This is first meeting in rivalry since Eskimos knocked Calgary out of playoffs LY. Stampeders are 0-3 vs spread this season in game following a win; they’re 3-0 when they hold a team to 20 or less points, 1-4 when they don’t. Edmonton scored 22+ points in each of last six games; they’re 2-2 on road, with upset of Lions/Argos. Calgary scored total of just 22 points in losing its last two home games. Eskimos are 1-3 vs spread this season in game following a win; they’ve picked off 2+ passes in each of their last six games, and are +7 in turnovers for season. All four Edmonton road games stayed under total, as have Stampeders’ last four games overall.

CFL

Week 10

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Trend Report
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Sunday, September 2

4:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Winnipeg is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
Saskatchewan is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Winnipeg

Monday, September 3

1:00 PM
TORONTO vs. HAMILTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Hamilton's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Hamilton's last 10 games when playing Toronto

4:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. CALGARY
Edmonton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 8 games when playing at home against Edmonton

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CFL

Week 10

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Canadian Bacon: This weekend's CFL preview
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Three regional rivalries are set for Sunday and Monday in the CFL. Here’s a few tidbits on the three matchups:

Sunday

Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-6.5, 49)

Winnipeg’s 20-17 loss to the Lions last week cost head coach Paul LaPolice his job. Now the Bombers (2-6) have to find a way to win in Regina. Winnipeg has dropped its last seven games at Mosaic Stadium.

Saskatchewan is also struggling. The Riders (3-5) are coming off a 17-10 loss to the Stampeders and have dropped five straight games after opening the season with three consecutive victories.

TRENDS AND NOTES

*Blue Bombers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.
*Roughriders are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall.
*Under is 7-1 in Roughriders last eight home games.
*Bombers have the worst pass defense (323.2 YPG) in the league.
*Riders boast the second-best running attack (106.8 YPG) in the league.

Monday

Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-3.5, 53.5)

Toronto is coming off a disappointing 27-17 home loss to Edmonton. The Argonauts (4-4) continue to struggle with Ricky Ray under center and are having a tough time putting points up on the board (2-6-0 O/U) this season.

Hamilton dropped a close 31-29 decision to Montreal last week and has lost three straight. The Tiger-Cats (3-5) have the top offense in the CFL, scoring an average of 29.5 points per game (6-2-0 O/U).

TRENDS AND NOTES

*Argonauts are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
*Under is 5-0 in Argonauts last five games overall.
*Tiger-Cats are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a S.U. loss.
*Argos boast the top-ranked pass defense in the league, holding opponents to an average of 233.8 YPG.

Edmonton Eskimos at Calgary Stampeders (-3.5, 48.5)

Edmonton prevailed 26-17 over Toronto last week. The ground game continues to be the focus for the Eskimos (5-3) with new running back Cory Boyd now in the fold. Edmonton has the league’s worst passing attack at 239.5 YPG.

Calgary is also coming off a win last week, downing the Roughriders, 17-10. The Stampeders (4-4) also love to run the ball with their feature back Jon Cornish. The Calgary passing attack is sputtering with Kevin Glenn at the helm, so expect an old-fashioned ground war.

TRENDS AND NOTES

*Under is 4-0 in Calgary’s last four games overall.
*Eskimos are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a S.U. win.
*Under is 3-0-1 in Eskimos’ last five road games.

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**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 09:00 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Connecticut at Atlanta
The Dream look to take advantage of a Connecticut team that is coming off an 84-73 win at San Antonio and is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games following a SU victory. Atlanta is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Dream favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Game 651-652: Connecticut at Atlanta (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 112.573; Atlanta 113.064
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 161
Vegas Line & Total: Connecticut by 2 1/2; 157
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+2 1/2); Over

Game 653-654: Los Angeles at Chicago (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 120.867; Chicago 108.842
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 12; 151
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 6; 156
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-6); Under

WNBA

Sunday, September 2

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. ATLANTA
Connecticut is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Connecticut's last 16 games on the road
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Connecticut
Atlanta is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut

6:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. CHICAGO
Los Angeles is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 12 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games
Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

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**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 09:00 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee
The Pirates look to build on their 7-3 record in James McDonald's last 10 starts as an underdog. Pittsburgh is the pick (+140) according to Dunkel, which has the Pirates favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+140). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Game 901-902: NY Mets at Miami (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Young) 15.155; Miami (Buehrle) 14.153
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Miami (-155); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+135); Over

Game 903-904: St. Louis at Washington (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Westbrook) 14.258; Washington (Strasburg) 15.350
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Washington (-160); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-160); Under

Game 905-906: Cincinnati at Houston (2:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.974; Houston (Norris) 13.152
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 2; 7
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-200); Under

Game 907-908: Pittsburgh at Milwaukee (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (McDonald) 16.195; Milwaukee (Gallardo) 15.197
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-160); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+140); Over

Game 909-910: San Francisco at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 15.586; Cubs (Wood) 14.588
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 7
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-185); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-185); N/A

Game 911-912: San Diego at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Kelly) 16.578; Colorado (Francis) 15.796
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Colorado (-115); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-105); Over

Game 913-914: Philadelphia at Atlanta (5:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.361; Atlanta (Maholm) 16.037
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-110); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-110); Over

Game 915-916: Arizona at LA Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Miley) 15.555; LA Dodgers (Capuano) 14.610
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+110); Under

Game 917-918: Texas at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Holland) 15.234; Cleveland (McAllister) 13.520
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Texas (-160); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-160); Under

Game 919-920: Baltimore at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Tillman) 15.868; NY Yankees (Hughes) 14.000
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+125); Over

Game 921-922: Tampa Bay at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 16.085; Toronto (Romero) 15.361
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-185); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-185); Under

Game 923-924: Chicago White Sox at Detroit (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Sale) 16.118; Detroit (Fister) 15.003
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-175); 7
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+155); Over

Game 925-926: Minnesota at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Vasquez) 14.241; Kansas City (Mendoza) 15.799
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-140); Over

Game 927-928: Boston at Oakland (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Matsuzaka) 15.981; Oakland (Anderson) 15.434
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Oakland (-165); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+145); Under

Game 929-930: LA Angels at Seattle (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 16.370; Seattle (Iwakuma) 14.605
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-165); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-165); Under

**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 09:01 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, September 2

Hot pitchers
-- Buehrle is 3-0, 2.29 in his last three starts.
-- Strasburg is 4-1, 3.41 in his last five starts.
-- Arroyo is 4-0, 2.86 in his last four starts. Norris has a 2.84 RA in his last two starts, but woeful Astros lost 13 of his last 14 starts.
-- Gallardo is 6-0, 1.90 in his last six starts. McDonald is 2-1, 2.00 in his last three starts.
-- Cain is 3-0, 1.50 in his last four starts.
-- Kelly blanked Atlanta for six innings in winning his big league debut. Francis is 2-0, 3.54 in his last four outings.
-- Hamels is 3-0, 1.71 in his last four starts. Maholm has a 2.12 RA in his last four starts.
-- Miley is 2-1, 1.71 in his last three starts.

-- Tillman is 6-2, 3.86 in his last eight starts. Hughes is 2-1, 3.00 in his last three outings.
-- Price is 8-1, 2.28 in his last thirteen starts.
-- Anderson allowed one run in 14 IP in winning his first two '12 starts.
-- Seattle won last four Iwamura starts (2-0, 2.10).

Cold pitchers
-- Young is 0-2, 6.75 in his last four starts.
-- Westbrook is 1-2, 7.13 in his last three starts.
-- Cubs lost Wood's last nine starts (0-8, 7.01).
-- Capuano is 0-2, 7.36 in his last three starts.

-- Holland has a 6.27 RA in his last three starts, but Texas scored 28 runs and won all three games anyway. McAllister is 0-1, 5.51 in his last three starts.
-- Romero is 0-4, 5.68 in his last four starts.
-- Sale is 1-2, 4.42 in his last three starts. Verlander is 0-0, 4.55 in his last four starts.
-- Mendoza is 2-2, 5.16 in his last five starts.
-- Matsuzaka is 0-2, 10.29 in his two road starts.
-- Weaver is 1-2, 7.13 in his last four starts.

Hot Teams
-- Giants won 11 of their last 15 games.
-- Washington won three of its last four games, scoring 35 runs.
-- Mets won six of their last seven games.
-- Phillies won seven of their last nine games.
-- Reds won five of their last seven games.
-- Brewers won ten of their last twelve games.
-- Padres won 10 of their last 12 games. Colorado won nine of 13.

-- Rangers won ten of their last fourteen games.
-- Blue Jays won four of their last six games.
-- Orioles won six of their last eight games.
-- Detroit won seven of its last eight home games.
-- Twins won three of their last four games.
-- Mariners won eleven of their last sixteen games. Angels won eight of their last ten games.
-- Oakland won 13 of its last 15 games.

Cold Teams
-- Cubs are 6-10 in their last sixteen games.
-- Cardinals lost four of their last five games.
-- Marlins lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Braves lost ten of their last fourteen games.
-- Astros lost 13 of their last 15 games.
-- Pirates lost eight of last 11 games; all three wins were shutouts.
-- Arizona lost seven of its last nine games. Dodgers lost 10 of their last 16.

-- Indians lost 15 of their last 16 games.
-- Tampa Bay lost six of its last seven games.
-- Bronx is 5-9 in its last fourteen games.
-- White Sox lost four of their last five games.
-- Kansas City is 5-7 in its last dozen games. .
-- Boston lost nine of its last eleven road games.

Totals
-- Eight of Cubs' last eleven games stayed under total.
-- Last five Washington games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in Miami's last seven games.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in Philly's last ten games.
-- Over is 11-4-2 in Cincinnati's last seventeen games.
-- 10 of the last 15 Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Ten of last thirteen Colorado games stayed under.
-- Under is 9-1-1 in Arizona's last eleven games.

-- Nine of last eleven Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six games at Rogers Centre.
-- Seven of last nine Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2-2 in last ten White Sox games.
-- 13 of last 19 Kansas City games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Oakland games went over the total.
-- Under is 19-9-1 in last 29 Angel gamesl under is 11-5-3 in last 19 Seattle games.

Umpires
-- Phil-Atl-- Underdogs are 7-5 in last dozen Hickox games.
-- SF-Chi-- Favorites won nine of Scott's last eleven games.
-- Cin-Hst-- Favorites won 12 of last 16 Drake games.
-- StL-Wsh-- Under is 8-1-1 in last twelve Winters games.
-- NY-Mia-- Five of last seven Darling games stayed under total.
-- Pitt-Mil-- Underdogs won eight of last 11 TBarrett games.
-- SD-Col-- Home team won 11 of last 15 Eddings games.
-- Az-LA-- Underdogs are 12-8 in last 20 Cooper games; five of their last seven games went over the total.

-- TB-Tor-- 13 of last 17 Joyce games went over the total.
-- Blt-NY-- Underdogs won four of last six Layne games.
-- LA-Sea-- Ten of last fourteen Porter games went over total.
-- Chi-Det-- Underdogs won 14 of last 21 Johnson games.
-- Min-KC-- Favorites won last eight Schrieber games.
-- Tex-Clev-- Favorites won last six Reyburn games.
-- Bos-A's-- Underdogs are 8-7 in last fifteen Davis games.

**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 09:01 AM

MLB

Sunday, September 2

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore

1:05 PM
TEXAS vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing Texas

1:07 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games at home

1:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 10 games
NY Mets are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Miami is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

1:35 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. WASHINGTON
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis

2:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. HOUSTON
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

2:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MILWAUKEE
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Milwaukee is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 11 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

2:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Minnesota is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Kansas City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 11 games at home

2:20 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. CHI CUBS
San Francisco is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of San Francisco's last 20 games
Chi Cubs are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games at home

3:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego's last 10 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego

4:05 PM
BOSTON vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

4:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. SEATTLE
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Seattle is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing LA Angels

4:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. LA DODGERS
Arizona is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games

5:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Atlanta's last 15 games at home

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

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**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 09:02 AM

MLB

Sunday, September 2

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Sunday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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STREAKING

Mark Buehrle, Miami Marlins (12-11, 3.62)

Buehrle allowed just one run on six hits over 5 2/3 innings against the Dodgers on Sunday. The lefty is now 3-0 with a 2.29 ERA over his last three starts. He is one victory away from posting his fourth consecutive 13-win season and will take on the Mets next.

Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds (11-7, 3.84)

Arroyo held the Diamondbacks to two runs over six innings Monday night and also hit the game-winning home run. The right-hander has won four straight decisions and takes the hill against the lowly Astros next.

SLUMPING

Ricky Romero, Toronto Blue Jays (8-12, 5.50 ERA)

Romero only surrendered two runs on five hits over seven innings, but took the loss in a 2-1 decision against the Yankees on Tuesday night. The lefty has taken the loss in 11 of his last 12 starts and hasn’t picked up a win since June 22. He gets the Rays at Rogers Centre in his next start.

Chris Capuano, Los Angeles Dodgers (11-10, 3.58)

Capuano gave up six earned runs on 10 hits over six innings to the Rockies in his last start. The left-hander continues to struggle, giving up six runs for the second-straight outing. He takes the hill at home against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

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**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 09:02 AM

MLB

Sunday, September 2

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Sunday Night Baseball: White Sox at Tigers
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Two of the best pitchers in the AL Central are set to do battle on Sunday Night Baseball as the Tigers host the White Sox.

WINS FOR SALE

Moving Chris Sale to the rotation has paid major dividends for the White Sox and bettors this season. The lefty is 15-5 with a 2.81 ERA while striking out 155 batters this campaign. However, Sale is 0-2 against Detroit this season. His last start against the Tigers came back on July 21, when he gave up five runs and seven hits in seven innings. Sale has given up four runs or more in four straight road starts and in five of his last seven starts overall. One of Sale's strengths is his ability to get big strikeouts when he needs to; he has five strikeouts or more in seven straight games.

ACE STRUGGLES

Justin Verlander is the undisputed Tigers’ ace. He has gone four straight starts with no-decisions despite throwing at least 110 pitches in each contest. The right-hander was rocked by the Royals his last time out, surrendering eight runs and 12 hits in just over five innings. Verlander's only start against Chicago this season was back on July 20, when he gave up two runs and four hits in eight innings. Ironically, that was the last time he picked up a win.

INJURY REPORT

The White Sox and Tigers are two of the healthier teams in baseball. Chicago is without Gavin Floyd and John Danks, who are both on the disabled list. Francisco Liriano and Orlando Hudson are also dealing with ailments, but they are both playing through them with Hudson recently coming off the DL. The Tigers continue to deal with the loss of Victor Martinez, who hurt his ACL in the off-season. Other than Martinez, Detroit has a clean bill of health.

TRENDS

*White Sox are 12-5 in Sale’s last 17 starts
*Under is 5-1-1 in Chicago’s last seven Sunday games
*Tigers are 28-6 in Verlander’s last 34 Sunday starts
*Tigers are 43-14 in their last 57 Sunday games

HITTERS TO WATCH

Miguel Cabrera is 1-for-10 vs. Sale
Prince Fielder is 1-for-7 vs. Sale
Adam Dunn is 3-for-20 vs. Verlander

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**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 09:04 AM

MLB

Sunday, September 2

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Capping the calendar: September's best and worst pitchers
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Like our waistlines after a tasty Labor Day barbeque, MLB rosters have expanded to accommodate the final month of the season. And as college football and the NFL crash onto the scene, MLB pitchers take the final spotlight in hopes of leading their teams on to the playoff trail.

Which ones can we count on and which ones figure to crash-test dummies? Check it out.

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team starts the last three seasons during the month of September. On the flip side, we’ve also listed pitchers that struggle in September team starts, winning 33 percent or less of their efforts. To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each September over the last three years.

Good September pitchers

Homer Bailey, Cincinnati Reds • 11-5

The Cincinnati starter had great promise as youngster, but injuries and inconsistencies have often sidetracked him. As per usual, Bailey is like a Moen faucet, running hot or cold and after a brutal August he will try and pitch like September’s past.

Joe Blaton, Los Angeles Dodgers • 10-3

Blanton won his first game in a Dodgers’ uniform in late August, after four miserable outings. Blanton’s “stuff” is not going to fool many batters (179 hits in 161.2 innings), instead he has to work the corners low and induce ground balls with runners on base to stay out of trouble. Despite being largely a No.4 or 5 starter, he’s been clutch when it counted late in the season.

Trevor Cahill, Arizona Diamondbacks • 10-5

The right-hander’s specialty is having batters hit ground balls. In hitter-friendly Chase Field in Arizona, this has not worked out so well for the 24-year-old. Cahill’s home ERA is a lofty 5.33. Where this Diamondbacks pitcher should be a better bet this month is on the road, where his earned run average drops to 2.79.

Matt Cain, San Francisco Giants • 10-3

This San Francisco ace is a proven big-game pitcher and his record this month supports the accolades. With a tight race with the Dodgers presumed in September, Cain is chewing up right-hand hitters who are batting a dismal .188 against him.

Freddy Garcia, New York Yankees • 9-4

The former Seattle Mariners sensation gets by more in guile then skill at 35 years old. Nevertheless, for five or six innings, Garcia will empty his bucket and deliver quality starts when his team needs him the most at crunch time. With a runner on first base, only three times in 17 innings against Garcia has the opponent scored, for a nifty 1.59 ERA in this exact situation.

Gio Gonzalez, Washington Nationals • 12-4

Washington would not be as far out front in the NL East without the excellent pitching of Gonzalez. The left-hander has not been as dominant the last month as we has earlier in the season, yet continues to get the job done. His unusual delivery continues to baffle batters on both sides of the dish, with righty’s sporting a .213 batting average and lefty’s slightly higher at .218.

Roy Halladay, Philadelphia Phillies • 12-4

Is Doc Halladay beginning headed towards a decline? We really will not know until next season, but there are signs the 35-year-old Denver native is slowing. After averaging .88 strikeouts per inning over a four-year period from 2008 to 2011, Halladay’s punch-out’s rate is down 10 percent this season. Was it the injury, age or something else? Watch him closely this month.

Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies • 10-4

Like the Phillies, it has been a lost season for Lee. He’s been up and down like a Duncan yo-yo and his only three wins have come in his last 10 starts. Lee’s problems are easy to pinpoint. When the lefty has two runners on base, his ERA is almost 15.00. Because Lee’s command has been off, opponents are batting a robust .362 against him when ahead in the count. History says he will throw better in the final month of the season, stay tuned.

Roy Oswalt, Texas Rangers • 10-5

Oswalt is another hurler in his mid-30’s, still trying to hang on with diminishing skills. Oswalt has been forced back into the Texas rotation because of injuries and is unlikely to give more than 5-plus innings because of a balky back. Like several of the veteran pitchers listed above, he knows how to win when needed and can't be discounted just yet.

Rick Porcello, Detroit Tigers • 11-4

If Detroit is going to catch the White Sox or the other American League wild card clubs, having Porcello as a .500 pitcher will not cut it. The slender 6-foot-5 chucker needs a more harmonious two-seam fastball that induces ground balls, not line drives. Time for him to lift his game.

David Price, Tampa Bay Rays • 13-5

One can fully expect this top-shelf left-hander to throw extremely well like he has all season. Even being roughed up a bit in Texas in his previous outing, Price’s ERA is a razor sharp 1.95 in his last 10 starts. At the Trop this season, the Rays ace has 1.66 ERA.

C.C. Sabathia, New York Yankees • 11-5

Mr. Consistency among all pitchers in baseball. Sabathia’s record in 71 games over .500 since 2007 (108-37) and his WHIP has hardly varied at all in this time period, ranging from 1.14 to 1.23. Though the Yankees big man strikeouts are down from previous years, his ground ball-to-fly ball ratios are at a career high of 1.44-to-1. Anticipate the big lefty to be on his game like always.

Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers • 13-5

The Tigers ace will not win another Cy Young, yet he will be a key component if Detroit returns to the postseason. The past suggests Verlander will do his part and though opposing batters have enjoyed more success against him then in 2011; their average is still not much above the Mendoza Line at .212.

Randy Wolf, Milwaukee Brewers • 10-4

Rumors continue to circulate this port-sider will end up in Baltimore for the playoff chase. The Orioles are attempting to look optimistically at Wolf’s past, compared to his 3-10 mark this season. For Wolf to succeed in Baltimore or Milwaukee, he need greater sink on his tosses to right-handed batters, who are slugging a hefty .325 against him.

Bad September pitchers

Mat Latos, Cincinnati Reds • 4-8

The trade for Latos has worked marvelously for Cincinnati, who was the first team to 80 wins this season. The big 6-foot-6 right-hander will now be called upon to help the Reds finish with the best record in baseball in the final days of the season. Just in his fourth major league season, Latos has faltered late, however, he’s never played with as talented a group.

Anibal Sanchez, Detroit Tigers • 5-11

After being pounded in his initial starts in MoTown, Sanchez has looked far more comfortable in a Detroit uniform his last couple of starts at the end of August. For the 28-year-old Venezuelan to be at his best, he has to keep the low 90s fastball down in the zone, where it has more movement and tighten up his delivery for the hard slider. Sanchez will fall in love with his secondary pitches, which is what gets him into trouble.

Chad Billingsley, Los Angeles Dodgers • 5-10

Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten said he "fears" that disabled starting pitcher Chad Billingsley could be lost for the season with an elbow injury, according to a Los Angeles Times report. Kasten's comment came less than a week after the club gave reporters a vague description of "elbow inflammation" as the reason for Billingsley's placement on the disabled list on August 25 after he underwent an MRI.

Gavin Floyd, Chicago White Sox • 3-9

The White Sox placed Floyd on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow flexor strain on August 27. He was previously on the DL from July 8-23, with right elbow tendinitis and his return is to be determined.

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**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 09:56 AM

Sunday's betting tips: Romero dominates the Rays

Weather to watch

Kentucky Wildcats at Louisville Cardinals: Forecasts are calling for thunderstorms with a 95 percent chance of precipitation at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. Winds will be blowing out of the south at 11 mph.

Who’s hot?

Rookie phenom Bryce Harper has collected three homers, eight RBIs and six runs scored during his stretch of four multi-hit games for the Nationals.

Who’s not?

After getting pounded 20-2 by the A’s on Friday, the Red Sox committed a pair of errors and looked sloppy in a 7-1 loss on Saturday. Boston has lost five consecutive games.

Key stat

Diamondbacks starter Wade Miley remains in the discussion for NL Rookie of the Year. The lefty has allowed three runs or fewer in 18 of his 23 starts this
season and has a 1.71 ERA over his last three outings. He toes the rubber in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Game of the day

Kentucky Wildcats at Louisville Cardinals (-13, 42)

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Alex Rodriguez could return to the Yankees as early as Monday, when the club begins a series against Tampa Bay. Rodriguez has been sidelined since July 24 with a broken hand.

Notable quotable

“Words cannot express the love that I have for Orlando. With your support we have done great things in this city from hanging banners to impacting our youth.” Dwight Howard in a full-page advertisement he placed in Sunday’s edition of the Orlando Sentinel.

Betting news and notes

-Baylor enters Sunday’s game with SMU on a six-game winning streak, the third-longest active run in the nation. The Mustangs have not opened a season with a win on the road since 1986.

- The Rays' active roster is a collective 28-for-147 (.190) against Toronto starter Ricky Romero.

- The Cubs are 11-3 against NL West teams at Wrigley Field, but 0-13 on the road. They host the Giants on Sunday.

**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 09:57 AM

WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, September 2

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CONNECTICUT (19 - 6) at ATLANTA (13 - 13) - 9/2/2012, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 8-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-5 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOS ANGELES (19 - 7) at CHICAGO (9 - 16) - 9/2/2012, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
CHICAGO is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home games this season.
CHICAGO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in August or September games this season.
CHICAGO is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) after a division game this season.
CHICAGO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 10:39 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, September 2

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NY METS (63 - 70) at MIAMI (59 - 74) - 1:10 PM
CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BUEHRLE is 42-19 (+16.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 135-71 (+39.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 52-25 (+22.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 19-8 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 135-71 (+39.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 40-19 (+20.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 66-26 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 34-9 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 76-73 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 72-71 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 35-27 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 20-12 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 59-74 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 16-24 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MIAMI is 30-34 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MIAMI is 58-72 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 37-50 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 67-94 (-27.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 7-4 (+3.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. MIAMI since 1997
YOUNG is 2-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.157.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. NY METS since 1997
BUEHRLE is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.170.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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ST LOUIS (72 - 61) at WASHINGTON (80 - 52) - 1:35 PM
JAKE WESTBROOK (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 72-61 (-5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 72-61 (-5.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 45-47 (-14.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 19-30 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 80-52 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 77-52 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 55-35 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-25 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-20 (+14.4 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.
ST LOUIS is 65-42 (+23.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WESTBROOK is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.443.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CINCINNATI (81 - 53) at HOUSTON (41 - 92) - 2:05 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 81-53 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 39-29 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CINCINNATI is 33-14 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 81-53 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 437-494 (+42.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 77-56 (+14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 47-27 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 30-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ARROYO is 29-20 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 29-20 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 19-8 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 41-91 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 41-86 (-38.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-36 (-22.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 46-85 (-27.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 24-65 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 41-91 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 28-70 (-34.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 20-47 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 3-24 (-19.4 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
CINCINNATI is 8-3 (+3.8 Units) against HOUSTON this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ARROYO is 11-7 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 13-10 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-12. (-1.8 units)

BUD NORRIS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
NORRIS is 0-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.61 and a WHIP of 1.753.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)

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PITTSBURGH (70 - 62) at MILWAUKEE (64 - 68) - 2:10 PM
JAMES MCDONALD (R) vs. YOVANI GALLARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 30-43 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MCDONALD is 4-11 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 31-9 (+16.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 102-54 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 56-23 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 26-8 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GALLARDO is 26-8 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 69-62 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-25 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-17 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 69-62 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 50-47 (+7.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 34-27 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 64-68 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-28 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 64-68 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 44-50 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 7-4 (+2.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

JAMES MCDONALD vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MCDONALD is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 6.86 and a WHIP of 1.714.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GALLARDO is 8-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.85 and a WHIP of 1.096.
His team's record is 11-1 (+9.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-9. (-6.9 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (75 - 58) at CHICAGO CUBS (51 - 81) - 2:20 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. TRAVIS WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-34 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-58 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-30 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-58 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-14 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-28 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-15 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-81 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 668-625 (-141.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 674-689 (-130.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-81 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 909-992 (-176.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 130-164 (-51.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-1 (+3.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CAIN is 6-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.06 and a WHIP of 0.916.
His team's record is 8-4 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-3. (+5.8 units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WOOD is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.74 and a WHIP of 1.474.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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SAN DIEGO (62 - 72) at COLORADO (54 - 77) - 3:10 PM
CASEY KELLY (R) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
FRANCIS is 11-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 11-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 62-72 (+3.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 110-122 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 53-47 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 62-72 (+3.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-31 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 54-77 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 29-41 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 4-17 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
COLORADO is 50-74 (-28.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 13-30 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 54-77 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 89-121 (-33.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 52-72 (-25.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 101-112 (-33.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
FRANCIS is 6-20 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 0-12 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 8-6 (+2.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

CASEY KELLY vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JEFF FRANCIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
FRANCIS is 6-13 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.52 and a WHIP of 1.564.
His team's record is 9-15 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-9. (+4.7 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (64 - 69) at ATLANTA (74 - 59) - 5:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-69 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-26 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-26 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-31 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-66 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-23 (-9.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-43 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 74-59 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 72-58 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MAHOLM is 53-48 (+19.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 58-38 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-9 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-19 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 9-5 (+4.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.6 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAMELS is 12-7 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.49 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 15-11 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-11. (+0.0 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MAHOLM is 4-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 5-3 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.0 units)

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ARIZONA (66 - 68) at LA DODGERS (71 - 63) - 4:10 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. CHRIS CAPUANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 66-68 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 66-68 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 89-61 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 19-9 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 41-29 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 76-75 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 69-51 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 25-29 (-9.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-38 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CAPUANO is 0-8 (-9.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAPUANO is 17-29 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 10-5 (+4.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.5 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MILEY is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.078.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CAPUANO is 2-5 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.67 and a WHIP of 1.404.
His team's record is 3-6 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+3.0 units)

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TEXAS (78 - 54) at CLEVELAND (56 - 77) - 1:05 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. ZACH MCALLISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 27-7 (+15.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 134-86 (+18.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 35-17 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOLLAND is 21-7 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 56-77 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-30 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 16-31 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CLEVELAND is 53-73 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-30 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-45 (-20.1 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-2 (+2.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HOLLAND is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.16 and a WHIP of 1.160.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

ZACH MCALLISTER vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (73 - 59) at NY YANKEES (76 - 56) - 1:05 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 164-244 (-77.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 70-30 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 165-105 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HUGHES is 33-9 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUGHES is 22-3 (+17.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUGHES is 33-9 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 73-59 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 34-25 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-29 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-10 (+11.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-14 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 27-21 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-13 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 68-52 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 52-45 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 30-28 (+8.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-35 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 71-80 (+28.9 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.
TILLMAN is 5-0 (+7.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 5-0 (+7.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 6-7 (+2.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.6 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
TILLMAN is 2-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 8.41 and a WHIP of 2.259.
His team's record is 3-3 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HUGHES is 5-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.26 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 7-5 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+4.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (72 - 61) at TORONTO (60 - 72) - 1:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. RICKY ROMERO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PRICE is 1-6 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 37-31 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 10-1 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 463-553 (+25.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 33-21 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 48-34 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 43-34 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PRICE is 30-15 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 19-7 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 27-44 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ROMERO is 3-12 (-10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 10-4 (+5.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. TORONTO since 1997
PRICE is 11-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.26 and a WHIP of 1.035.
His team's record is 12-2 (+8.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-2.5 units)

RICKY ROMERO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ROMERO is 6-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.49 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 6-6 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.8 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (72 - 60) at DETROIT (71 - 61) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-65 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 35-13 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 79-42 (+22.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 44-26 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 28-6 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 12-0 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 72-60 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 78-73 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 70-66 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 52-40 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 592-602 (+43.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DETROIT is 71-61 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 67-58 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 38-41 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 35-35 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-4 (+4.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. DETROIT since 1997
SALE is 0-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 13-10 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.155.
His team's record is 14-12 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-11. (+2.4 units)

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MINNESOTA (55 - 78) at KANSAS CITY (59 - 73) - 2:10 PM
ESMERLING VASQUEZ (R) vs. LUIS MENDOZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 118-178 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 115-171 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 79-131 (-35.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-11 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 244-355 (-98.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 14-29 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 22-32 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 6-15 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 10-4 (+8.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

ESMERLING VASQUEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

LUIS MENDOZA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MENDOZA is 2-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.51 and a WHIP of 0.977.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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BOSTON (62 - 72) at OAKLAND (75 - 57) - 4:05 PM
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R) vs. BRETT ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 62-72 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 7-21 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 56-67 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 32-40 (-17.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 37-46 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 75-57 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 40-26 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 89-73 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 69-54 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 51-33 (+24.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 45-29 (+19.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 33-24 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 19-7 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 7-1 (+7.4 Units) against BOSTON this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MATSUZAKA is 4-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.72 and a WHIP of 1.275.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.5 units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
ANDERSON is 4-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 5-2 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (71 - 62) at SEATTLE (64 - 70) - 4:10 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 71-62 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 17-22 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA ANGELS are 77-78 (-19.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 64-70 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 61-63 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 657-645 (+63.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 111-96 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 546-532 (+65.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 16-5 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WEAVER is 19-5 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 19-5 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 65-32 (+23.1 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 55-97 (-32.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 103-161 (-46.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 23-53 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 8-4 (+0.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.6 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WEAVER is 12-5 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.161.
His team's record is 16-7 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-8. (+2.5 units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
IWAKUMA is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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**Udog** · 09-02-2012, 12:56 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Sunday, September 2

National League

NY Mets at Miami, 1:10 ET
Young: Mets 6-21 SU after winning 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
Buehrle: 19-8 TSR in day games

St. Louis at Washington, 1:35 ET
Westbrook: 14-7 TSR as an underdog of +150 or less
Strasburg: Washington 15-6 Over after scoring 8+ runs

Cincinnati at Houston, 2:05 ET
Arroyo: Cincinnati 33-14 SU in day games
Norris: Houston 11-37 SU after losing 4 of their last 5 games

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 2:10 ET
McDonald: Pittsburgh 7-0 SU off a division loss by 1 run
Gallardo: Milwaukee 17-6 Over as a home favorite of -150 or higher

San Francisco at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Cain: San Francisco 28-14 SU vs. left-handed starters
Wood: Cubs 17-50 SU as an underdog of +150 or higher

San Diego at Colorado, 3:10 ET
Kelly: San Diego 13-6 SU revenging a road loss by 6+ runs
Francis: Colorado 4-17 SU on Sundays

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 5:05 ET
Hamels: Philadelphia 8-16 SU after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Maholm: 9-1 Under in the second half of the season

(TC) Arizona at LA Dodgers, 4:10 ET
Miley: Arizona 12-3 SU away off a combined score of 4 runs or less
Capuano: 0-8 TSR as a home favorite of -125 or less

(TC) = Time Change

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