Tuesday's Trends and Indexes - 9/11 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Tuesday, September 11

Good Luck on day #255 of 2012!

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Tuesday's betting tips: Mets trying to wake up bats

Weather watch

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Coors Field, where the Rockies host the Giants Tuesday. Winds will reach speeds of up to 11 mph, blowing NNW towards the first base line, and there is a 40 percent chance of rain later in the evening.

Betting news and notes

-- Milwaukee OF Corey Hart is day-to-day while suffering through plantar fascia. The Brewers are +106 underdogs hosting the Braves Tuesday.

-- The Buffalo Bills, already reeling from the loss of RB Fred Jackson for the next few weeks, will also be without WR David Nelson. He’s lost for the season after suffering a torn ligament in his right knee. Buffalo is a 3.5-point home favorite against Kansas City in Week 2.

-- Wisconsin is desperate to improve its running game after an upset loss to Oregon State in Week 2. The Badgers fired offensive line coach Mike Markuson this week after Heisman hopeful Montee Ball averaged under four yards per carry through the first two games of the season. Wisconsin is -14 hosting Utah State Saturday.

-- The Phillies have won 19 of their last 27 games at Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia is a -205 home fave with Roy Halladay on the mound Tuesday.

-- New York manager Terry Collins pushed back the time of his team’s batting practice Monday in an effort to try and jump-start his team’s anemic offense. The Mets have just six total runs in their last four games, playing under the total in three of those outings.

-- The Yankees have won eight of 12 meetings with the Red Sox this season. New York is a -130 road favorite in Fenway Park Tuesday.

-- The Braves are 2-for-15 with runners in scoring position in their past two games. Atlanta outhit Milwaukee on Monday 10-4. All 10 Atlanta hits were singles. The Braves have played under the total in eight of their last 10 contests.

-- Los Angeles OF Mike Trout went 1-for-3 in the opener to raise his average to .197 in 19 career games against Oakland. The Halos are -151 favorites versus the A’s.

[Udog]

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Wisconsin fired its offensive line coach, after two games? Wow.

-- Sickens me to report that before Sunday, Detroit Lions had lost their last 51 games with a minus-3 or worse turnover ratio. Last win? 1972.

-- Nevada sportsbooks made $7.2M from booking baseball in July, the best baseball month they've had in the last eight years.

-- Cards' 1B Lance Berkman had knee surgery, is out for the season.

-- Five NFL teams scored 40+ points this week, most ever for a Week 1.

-- Our thoughts and prayers are with Jerry (King) Lawler, who collapsed during the WWE telecast and was taken to a Montreal hospital, after he had CPR performed on him backstage at the Bell Centre.


Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.......

13) Couple things that could push the NFL/referees’ standoff towards a conclusion: Firstly, the officials take in an average of $5,500 a week.

It’s a safe assumption that most of the refs are married, and the wives are going to start bitching about both the decrease in income, and having hubby home all weekend.

12) Secondly, other than the Jaguar-Viking game, which went OT, average length of Sunday’s games was 3:14, which is longer than what the TV gurus would like. TV gurus carry a lot of weight with NFL folks.

11) Speaking of which, Jerry Jones still hasn’t given up on the idea of an 18-game regular season; eventually, that’s going to be one way to get a much bigger TV contract, and making money is Jerry’s thing. I’d like it, but not sure the Players’ Union would go for it.

10) Jones’ Cowboys are practicing with piped-in crowd noise this week, to get ready for game Sunday in noisy Seattle.

9) There were 25 defensive pass interferences in Week 1, as much as in Week 1 of 2010/2011 combined; only 2 of 13 replay challenges resulted in the call being changed.

8) Underdogs dominated AFC West play LY, with dogs covering 11 of the 12 divisional games. Home favorites were an unsightly 0-10 against the spread in divisional games.

7) So much for training camp: Maurice Jones-Drew was in on 49 of 81 Jacksonville plays Sunday. Adrian Peterson played on 32 of Minnesota’s 59 snaps. Neither guy ran the ball in exhibition games this summer.

6) The “Fox 40” pea-less whistle, which almost all referees use now, makes a noise of 115 decibels; the old whistle, the one with the pea in it? That made a sound of 80 decibels.

5) Gary Bettman makes $8M a year as NHL Commissioner? Think he could name every NHL team and what division they’re in?

4) Phoenix Suns are hiring a new gorilla mascot for next season; the ideal candidate has a college degree and two years of previous mascot experience. Have to be a lot of people fitting that description hanging around the desert, looking for work.

3) Oakland A’s have nine home games left, three big series with Orioles-Texas-Seattle; they couldn’t sell any tickets Monday, because it’s the day of a Raider home game. Terrific.

2) How is Nike CEO Phil Knight in the Basketball Hall of Fame and Jerry Tarkanian isn’t? How does this make any sense? What would make sense are separate Halls of Fame for the NBA and college hoop.

1) Hawk Harrelson, arguably one of baseball's worst announcers (White Sox TV) is one of 41 finalists for the Ford Frick award, which is induction into Baseball’s Hall of Fame.

If he were to win, it’s a sure sign the Mayans were right and the apocalypse will be happening soon. Very soon.

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College football odds: Week 3 opening line report

Nothing skews the odds like good ole unbridled hate. There are plenty of rivalry games on the Week 3 board, which is a breath of fresh air after two weeks of FCS-versus-FBS stinkers.

The one game everyone is keeping a close eye on is the SEC showdown between Alabama and Arkansas. The Razorbacks had salt thrown in the wound during their upset loss to UL Monroe this past weekend.

Quarterback Tyler Wilson left the game with a head injury and is day-to-day heading into Week 3, keeping most books from posting a line on this game.

The Sports Club, a Las Vegas-based oddsmaking service, has sent out Alabama -14. Peter Korner, founder of The Sports Club, says they weighed Wilson’s status and aimed for a suggested spread somewhere in the middle.

“It’s an in-between number. It’s probably not right either or. We were discussing two or 2.5 points (for Wilson’s value), so we stuck it in the middle,” Korner told Covers. “By the way the announcers were talking, it sounded like he might be able to play. We don’t recommend putting the game up but we did want to send out a number so the guys behind the counter have an idea of the spread if someone asks about it.”

Korner says Wilson’s value to the odds would be higher if the spread were closer. But, with the Crimson Tide set as two-touchdown favorites, they didn’t want to go overboard in terms of adjustment.

Here’s a quick glance at the opening lines for some of Week 3’s other marquee matchups:

Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan State Spartans (-3.5)

These two rivals have traded blows, splitting their last four meetings SU and ATS. With the series swinging to East Lansing, The Sports Club sent out a suggested spread of MSU -2.5 while online books opened the Spartans as high as -4. To no surprise, early money is on the Irish and will likely continue to drive the line in the other direction due to the public appeal of Notre Dame.

USC Trojans at Stanford Cardinal (+10)

This classic Pac-12 grudge match opened with the home side as low as +7.5, which has been driven up to +10 by early-bird bettors. The Cardinal didn’t look sharp in a Week 1 scare to San Jose State but rebounded with a dominant 50-13 performance versus Duke last Saturday. Southern Cal is 2-0 but has underperformed in the eyes of oddsmakers, failing to cover in both games. The Trojans are just 1-4 ATS in their last five games with Stanford.

Florida Gators at Tennessee Volunteers (-2.5)

This spread was sent out with the Gators as suggested 2.5-point favorites after a comeback win over Texas A&M. However, sportsbooks had other thoughts and flipped the short line to Vols -2.5. Tennessee downed North Carolina State in the opener and battered Georgia State 51-13 in Week 2, but failed to cover the 46-points. Florida has won seven in a row over Tennessee and is 4-1-1 ATS in its last six trips to Rocky Top. ESPN’s College Game Day will be broadcasting from Knoxville for the first time since 2004 this Saturday.

[Udog]

WNBA
Dunkel

Minnesota at Chicago
The Lynx look to take advantage of a Chicago team that is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 home games. Minnesota is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Lynx favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-7). Here are all of today's picks

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Game 601-602: Seattle at Atlanta (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 112.449; Atlanta 113.064
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 157
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 5; 150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+5); Over

Game 603-604: Minnesota at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 120.441; Chicago 111.838
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 8 1/2; 151
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 7; 156
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-7); Under




WNBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, September 11

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SEATTLE (13 - 14) at ATLANTA (16 - 14) - 9/11/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games this season.

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

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MINNESOTA (24 - 4) at CHICAGO (11 - 17) - 9/11/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in August or September games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games against Eastern conference opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home games after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Tuesday, September 11

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. ATLANTA
Seattle is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 12 games at home
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Chicago is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games


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[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

Tampa Bay at Baltimore
The Orioles look to take advantage of a Tampa Bay team that is 0-6 in Matt Moore's last 6 starts as a road favorite. Baltimore is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Orioles favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+120). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Game 951-952: Miami at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Eovaldi) 16.973; Philadelphia (Halladay) 15.707
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-215); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+185); Over

Game 953-954: Washington at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Zimmermann) 14.386; NY Mets (Dickey) 15.336
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 6
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-115); Under

Game 955-956: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Correia) 14.516; Cincinnati (Leake) 12.858
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+130); Over

Game 957-958: Chicago Cubs at Houston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Germano) 13.841; Houston (Lyles) 15.093
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-115); Under

Game 959-960: Atlanta at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 15.794; Milwaukee (Estrada) 16.946
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-105); Over

Game 961-962: San Francisco at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 16.114; Colorado (Chacin) 14.488
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-140); Under

Game 963-964: LA Dodgers at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 14.126; Arizona (Kennedy) 15.580
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+120); Over

Game 965-966: St. Louis at San Diego (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 15.256; San Diego (Volquez) 14.632
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-140); Under

Game 967-968: Seattle at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Ramirez) 14.012; Toronto (Morrow) 15.345
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-160); Under

Game 969-970: Tampa Bay at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Moore) 15.103; Baltimore (Hammel) 15.846
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+120); Over

Game 971-972: NY Yankees at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Kuroda) 15.971; Boston (Lester) 13.606
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-135); Under

Game 973-974: Cleveland at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Jimenez) 14.497; Texas (Harrison) 14.128
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Texas (-240); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+200); Over

Game 975-976: Kansas City at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Smith) 16.232; Minnesota (Diamond) 15.235
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+130); Over

Game 977-978: Detroit at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Fister) 14.809; White Sox (Peavy) 15.592
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-110); Under

Game 979-980: Oakland at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Straily) 17.934; LA Angels (Williams) 16.208
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-160); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+140); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, September 11

Hot pitchers
-- Halladay is 3-0, 4.15 in his last four starts.
-- Dickey is 3-0, 1.21 in his last four starts.
-- Hudson is 8-1, 3.45 in his last twelve starts. Estrada is 2-1, 3.13 in his last four starts.
-- Chacin is 2-2, 1.69 in his last four starts.
-- Kershaw has a 2.17 RA in his last four starts, but has been bothered by a sore hip flexor lately.

-- Lester is 4-1, 3.55 in his last five starts.
-- Fister is 1-0, 3.00 in his last two starts.
-- Straily is 1-0, 3.18 in three starts, last of which was August 16.

Cold pitchers
-- Eovaldi is 0-3, 6.60 in his last three starts.
-- Zimmerman is 1-2, 6.49 in his last five starts.
-- Correia is 2-2, 5.64 in his last four starts. Leake is 2-2, 7.91 in his last four.
-- Germano is 0-4, 11.57 in his last four starts. Lyles is 1-2, 7.32 in his last four outings.
-- Bumgarner is 0-3, 7.02 in his last three starts.
-- Kennedy is 2-3, 6.21 in his last six starts.
-- Wainwright is 0-2, 12.91 in his last couple starts. Volquez is 2-3, 8.00 in his last six starts; he's been battling blister problems.

-- ERamirez is 0-2, 5.49 in four starts this season. Morrow is 1-1, 3.63 in his three starts since coming off the DL.
-- Moore is 0-2, 5.30 in his last three starts. MGonzalez is 1-2, 4.42 in his last three starts.
-- Kuroda is 1-2, 4.43 in his last three starts.
-- Jimenez is 0-4, 7.16 in his last five starts. Harrison is 0-2, 10.80 in his last couple starts.
-- Smith is 0-3, 7.36 in his last three starts. Diamond is 1-1, 4.97 in his last five starts.
-- Peavy is 1-3, 4.38 in his last six starts.
-- JWilliams is 0-5, 8.16 in his last five starts, last of which was July 19.

Hot Teams
-- Phillies won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Nationals won seven of their last nine games.
-- Cubs won their last four games, scoring 24 runs.
-- Braves won seven of their last nine games. Brewers won 16 of last 21.
-- Giants won eight of their last ten road games.
-- Padres won 15 of their last 20 games.

-- Toronto won its last four games, scoring 26 runs.
-- Orioles won 10 of their last 14 home games. Tampa Bay won six of its last eight games.
-- Rangers won eight of their last eleven home games.
-- Minnesota won its last three games, scoring 18 runs.
-- Angels won 11 of their last 13 games. Oakland won 13 of its last 16 games.

Cold Teams
-- Marlins lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Mets lost six of their last seven games.
-- Pirates lost eight of their last eleven games. Cincinnati is 4-5 in its last nine games.
-- Astros lost 18 of their last 23 games.
-- Colorado lost six of its last eight games.
-- Dodgers lost four of their last five games. Arizona lost eight of its last ten home games.
-- Cardinals lost nine of their last thirteen games.

-- Mariners lost four of their last five games.
-- Boston lost 11 of its last 12 games. Bronx Bombers are 4-7 in their last eleven games.
-- Royals are 3-5 in their last eight road games.
-- Detroit lost 15 of its last 20 road games. White Sox lost seven of their last eleven games overall.
-- Cleveland lost 12 of its last 15 road games.

Totals
-- Over is 6-1-1 in Miami's last eight games.
-- Over is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Washington games.
-- Under is 7-0-2 in last nine Cincinnati games.
-- Over is 4-2-1 in Cubs' last seven games.
-- Ten of last twelve Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- 16 of last 22 Colorado games stayed under the total. Over is 10-4-2 in last sixteen Giants' games.
-- Last seven Arizona games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven St Louis games went over the total.

-- Four of last five Seattle road games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Tampa Bay games stayed under.
-- Last five Bronx games all went over the total.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Cleveland games.
-- Over is 6-1-2 in last nine Kansas City games.
-- Under is 16-2-1 in last 19 Detroit games.
-- Over is 8-3-1 in Oakland's last twelve games.

Umpires
-- Mia-Phil-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Wegner games.
-- Wsh-NY-- Under is 5-2-1 in Drake's last eight games.
-- Pitt-Cin-- Favorites won five of last six Davis games.
-- Chi-Hst-- Visiting team won eight of last nine Nauert games.
-- Atl-Mil-- 11 of last 12 Cederstrom games stayed under total.
-- SF-Col-- Four of last five Cooper games went over total.
-- StL-SD-- 15 of last 18 Joyce games went over the total.

-- Det-Chi-- Underdogs won nine of last thirteen Gorman games.
-- A's-LA-- Favorites won last ten Schrieber games; five of his last six games went over the total.

[Udog]

MLB

Tuesday, September 11

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Miami is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Miami

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Baltimore is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

7:07 PM
SEATTLE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Seattle is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 9 games at home
NY Mets are 4-20 SU in its last 24 games at home

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

8:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cleveland's last 19 games
Cleveland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games at home
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

8:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. HOUSTON
Chi Cubs are 5-17 SU in their last 22 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Houston is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs

8:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games at home

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Detroit is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games at home
Chi White Sox are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing Detroit

8:40 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. COLORADO
San Francisco is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Colorado
San Francisco is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games

9:40 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
Arizona is 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers

10:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing St. Louis

10:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 12 games
Oakland is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home


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[Udog]

MLB

Tuesday, September 11

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Tuesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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STREAKING

R.A. Dickey, New York Mets (18-4, 2.64)

Dickey allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings to pick up his 18th victory in the Mets' 6-2 win over the Cardinals on Wednesday. The knuckleballer is only two wins shy of becoming the team’s first 20-game winner since Frank Viola. The righty has picked up wins in each of his last three starts and has five more outings to reach the elusive mark. He has a tough home start against Washington next.

Roy Halladay, Philadelphia Phillies (9-7, 3.87)

Halladay gave up one earned run in 7 1/3 innings as the Phillies downed the Reds on Wednesday. The Doctor has earned victories in three of his last four starts and draws the Marlins in his next outing.


SLUMPING

Madison Bumgarner, San Francisco Giants (14-10, 3.15)

Bumgarner surrendered four earned runs over seven innings of work in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. The lefty dropped his third straight
decision and has allowed four runs in each of his last three nods. He takes the bump at hitter-friendly Coors Field next.

Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals (13-12, 4.04)

Wainwright gave up five earned runs and took the loss against the Mets in his last start. The right-hander has been tabbed with back-to-back losses, allowing 11 earned runs in his last 7 2/3 innings pitched. He hopes for a reversal of fortune against the Padres on Tuesday.


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MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, September 11

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MIAMI (63 - 79) at PHILADELPHIA (70 - 71) - 7:05 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 62-77 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 41-52 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 41-54 (-14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 70-96 (-26.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 63-79 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 18-27 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
EOVALDI is 1-9 (-8.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 25-4 (+17.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -200 to -225 over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 103-98 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 70-71 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-37 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-32 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 70-68 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-26 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-27 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 7-6 (+1.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
EOVALDI is 0-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.900.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. MIAMI since 1997
HALLADAY is 5-4 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 6-6 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-2.9 units)

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WASHINGTON (87 - 54) at NY METS (65 - 76) - 7:10 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 22-15 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
NY METS are 105-107 (+4.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DICKEY is 20-8 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 11-3 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 19-8 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 87-54 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-27 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-2 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 72-61 (+17.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 84-54 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 59-34 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 60-37 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 54-32 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ZIMMERMANN is 8-1 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 30-39 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 5-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 264-272 (-76.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 61-74 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 35-50 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 15-23 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
NY METS are 24-43 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 9-24 (-13.9 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
WASHINGTON is 12-4 (+7.3 Units) against NY METS this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. NY METS since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 3-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 7-3 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.8 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DICKEY is 4-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.431.
His team's record is 5-7 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (72 - 68) at CINCINNATI (85 - 57) - 7:10 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 64-138 (-47.5 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 47-105 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 215-431 (-93.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 94-218 (-65.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 85-57 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 85-57 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 71-68 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 74-72 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 71-68 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 51-51 (+3.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 79-78 (+15.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CORREIA is 27-22 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 16-9 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 8-1 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 26-22 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 9-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 10-3 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 93-86 (-43.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 82-83 (-17.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 7-6 (-0.5 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CORREIA is 6-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 8-4 (+6.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+3.7 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LEAKE is 1-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.238.
His team's record is 3-6 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (55 - 86) at HOUSTON (44 - 97) - 8:05 PM
JUSTIN GERMANO (R) vs. JORDAN LYLES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 55-86 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-16 (-12.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-52 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 20-47 (-21.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-31 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 95-132 (-38.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 55-86 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 911-995 (-176.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 80-121 (-38.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-41 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GERMANO is 14-30 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GERMANO is 13-30 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
GERMANO is 6-22 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GERMANO is 6-19 (-13.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 30-17 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 20-14 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 44-96 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 43-89 (-37.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 49-90 (-26.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 44-96 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 31-67 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 30-74 (-34.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 29-66 (-25.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 18-40 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LYLES is 3-17 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LYLES is 2-16 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LYLES is 3-17 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LYLES is 4-20 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 6-4 (+1.8 Units) against HOUSTON this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

JUSTIN GERMANO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GERMANO is 1-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 8.62 and a WHIP of 1.660.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

JORDAN LYLES vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LYLES is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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ATLANTA (81 - 61) at MILWAUKEE (70 - 71) - 8:10 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 29-35 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 104-54 (+36.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 56-25 (+23.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 64-33 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 34-27 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 81-61 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 41-29 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 79-60 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 29-19 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 55-32 (+18.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 29-12 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
HUDSON is 18-6 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 17-6 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 70-71 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-31 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 70-71 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 48-53 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HUDSON is 4-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.194.
His team's record is 5-4 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ESTRADA is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 8.74 and a WHIP of 1.853.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (79 - 62) at COLORADO (57 - 83) - 8:40 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. JHOULYS CHACIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-106 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-62 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-31 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 190-171 (+34.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-12 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-62 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 48-33 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-24 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-16 (+19.3 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.
COLORADO is 57-83 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 33-48 (-19.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 31-41 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 52-74 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 57-83 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 53-74 (-26.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-85 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-46 (-18.4 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-4 (+2.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. COLORADO since 1997
BUMGARNER is 4-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.04 and a WHIP of 1.116.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CHACIN is 3-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.289.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)

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LA DODGERS (74 - 67) at ARIZONA (69 - 72) - 9:40 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 7-14 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
LA DODGERS are 28-33 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 30-36 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-40 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 72-55 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 39-24 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 21-4 (+18.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 39-24 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 32-18 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 69-72 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-34 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 2-8 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday this season.
ARIZONA is 69-72 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 47-52 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 13-22 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 6-14 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 10-6 (+3.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.4 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KERSHAW is 7-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.130.
His team's record is 8-5 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-5. (+1.5 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
KENNEDY is 4-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.149.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.6 units)

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ST LOUIS (75 - 66) at SAN DIEGO (67 - 75) - 10:05 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 75-66 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 75-66 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 48-51 (-16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 146-123 (-28.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 62-64 (-33.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 5-12 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 67-75 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 67-75 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 45-46 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-31 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 20-17 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN DIEGO is 81-108 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 84-119 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 3-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.58 and a WHIP of 0.839.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 1-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.59 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 2-6 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

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SEATTLE (67 - 74) at TORONTO (64 - 75) - 7:05 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (L) vs. BRANDON MORROW (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 105-163 (-45.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 34-66 (-27.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 30-18 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 35-28 (+7.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 67-74 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-5 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 37-49 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MORROW is 0-8 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-2 (+2.9 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

BRANDON MORROW vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MORROW is 3-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (77 - 63) at BALTIMORE (78 - 62) - 7:05 PM
MATT MOORE (L) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 6-6 (+2.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.3 Units)

MATT MOORE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MOORE is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.15 and a WHIP of 1.724.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (79 - 61) at BOSTON (63 - 78) - 7:10 PM
HIROKI KURODA (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 23-28 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 73-49 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 66-37 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 63-78 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 25-31 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 32-41 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 15-22 (-13.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 8-27 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 3-11 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BOSTON is 20-31 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 57-73 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 42-55 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 38-57 (-31.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 33-45 (-23.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 37-47 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 29-42 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 12-16 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 4-11 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 4-9 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 4-11 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 8-12 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 1-7 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 4-11 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 3-9 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 8-4 (+3.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. BOSTON since 1997
KURODA is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.046.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

JON LESTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LESTER is 9-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.23 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 11-9 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.6 units)

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CLEVELAND (59 - 82) at TEXAS (83 - 57) - 8:05 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. MATT HARRISON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 59-82 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-45 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 56-78 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-31 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-20 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
JIMENEZ is 24-36 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 37-58 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 24-34 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 1-12 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 180-119 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 137-89 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 38-17 (+15.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 105-102 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-3 (+1.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
JIMENEZ is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.585.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

MATT HARRISON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HARRISON is 1-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.17 and a WHIP of 1.468.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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KANSAS CITY (63 - 77) at MINNESOTA (59 - 82) - 8:10 PM
WILL SMITH (L) vs. SCOTT DIAMOND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 23-32 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-18 (+15.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 119-72 (+36.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 29-28 (+7.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-6 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 47-46 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 122-182 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-41 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-41 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-56 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 10-5 (+7.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

WILL SMITH vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SMITH is 0-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 8.43 and a WHIP of 1.968.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

SCOTT DIAMOND vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DIAMOND is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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DETROIT (73 - 67) at CHI WHITE SOX (76 - 64) - 8:10 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 73-67 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 16-21 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 120-185 (-51.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 30-39 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 69-64 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 40-45 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 50-46 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FISTER is 11-30 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FISTER is 9-27 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 76-64 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 55-43 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-10 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 10-2 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 81-45 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-32 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-44 (-20.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-69 (-19.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PEAVY is 12-19 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-5 (+4.3 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.5 Units)

DOUG FISTER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
FISTER is 0-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.435.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. DETROIT since 1997
PEAVY is 3-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 3-7 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.9 units)

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OAKLAND (80 - 60) at LA ANGELS (77 - 64) - 10:05 PM
DANIEL STRAILY (R) vs. JEROME WILLIAMS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 8-8 (+3.9 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.7 Units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
STRAILY is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 1.927.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WILLIAMS is 3-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.432.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

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MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, September 11

National League

Miami at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Eovaldi: 1-9 TSR pitching off a team loss
Halladay: Philadelphia 25-4 SU as a home favorite of -200 to -225

Washington at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Zimmermann: Washington 11-2 SU away in September
Dickey: Mets 5-15 SU at home in September

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Correia: 8-1 TSR vs. division opponents
Leake: Cincinnati 26-14 Under off BB Unders

Chicago Cubs at Houston, 8:05 ET
Germano: 20-8 Over in night games
Lyles: 4-20 TSR pitching off a team loss

Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8:10 ET
Hudson: 15-5 TSR with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
Estrada: Milwaukee 16-5 Over after having 4 or less base hits

San Francisco at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Bumgarner: San Francisco 19-6 Over as a road favorite
Chacin: 5-14 TSR in the second half of the season

LA Dodgers at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Kershaw: 24-10 TSR as a favorite of -150 or less
Kennedy: Arizona 2-10 SU off a loss by 6+ runs

St. Louis at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Wainwright: 6-13 TSR away with a total of 7.5 runs or less
Volquez: San Diego 13-5 SU at home vs. NL Central opponents


American League

Seattle at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Ramirez: Seattle 11-2 Over playing with rest
Morrow: Toronto 2-14 SU off BB games allowing 3 runs or less

Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 7:05 ET MLB
Moore: Tampa Bay 31-15 Under off 3+ home games
Hammel: Baltimore 11-4 SU playing with rest

NY Yankees at Boston, 7:10 ET MLB
Kuroda: Yankees 17-5 SU off 5+ road games
Lester: 1-7 TSR at home pitching off a team loss

Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 ET
Jimenez: Cleveland 6-20 SU away off BB losses
Harrison: Texas 38-17 SU off a loss

Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Smith: Kansas City 14-7 SU off a division win as an underdog
Diamond: Minnesota 23-11 Under off 4+ home games

Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Fister: 2-11 TSR away with a total line of -125 to +125
Peavy: White Sox 23-8 SU at home in the second half of the season

Oakland at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Straily: Oakland 22-8 SU after winning 4 of their last 5 games
Williams: 6-0 Under pitching off a team loss

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NFL odds: Week 2 opening line report

From the way the commentators had to pick their jaws up off the desk in order to say something, you’d think football fans just witnessed a game ripe for Ripley’s Believe It Or Not.

The Washington Redskins’ 40-32 win over the New Orleans Saints Sunday was a stunner – the 8-point spread tells us so. But, it wasn’t so much the final score that caught people off guard. It was the performance of rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III, who passed for 320 yards, two touchdowns and tacked on 42 yards rushing in the win.

Griffin was the biggest star of Week 1, flooding Twitter with #RG3 and sending fantasy footballers scrambling for the waiver wire. The Redskins’ effort also forced oddsmakers to rethink Washington’s Week 2 odds. The Redskins opened as 3-point road favorites against the St. Louis Rams with a total of 45.5 next Sunday.

“Washington is another ‘hip’ go-to team for players, especially after the Skins' big win,” Peter Korner of The Sports Club, a Las Vegas-based oddsmaking service, told ***********. “We're a good field goal higher with the total (48) and respect the Rams’ defense. But this looks like another freewheeling game and we don't expect a defensive tilt.”

Here’s a look at the opening odds for some of Week 2’s biggest matchups:

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers (-5.5, 49)

The NFC pecking order was given a good shake as the San Francisco 49ers put the Packers in their place, squeezing the cheese 30-22 in Week 1. The Sports Club sent out Green Bay -7, confident that the Packers would bounce back in a mid-week game at home. Some online books opened as low as -4 but quickly were forced to -5.5 with money on the fave.

“We're pretty sure Packers backers will just wait until game day and see how low this line will go before getting on board,” says Korner. “If you set this low to open, expect to be rooting for the Bears on Thursday.”

New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers (-6.5, 41.5)

Did we underestimate the Jets or overestimate the Bills? New York put a poor preseason behind it and hung 48 points against a Buffalo defense that was supposed to be good. Pittsburgh appeared to be pulling out another Ben Roethlisberger last-minute comeback Sunday night, but instead tossed a pick-6 to the delight of over bettors.

“We expect a bounce-back game by the Steelers with their home opener but the Jets infused some self confidence with their big Week 1 win,” says Korner, who sent out Pittsburgh -5. “We're lower than the current line and expect J-E-T-S money come the weekend. “

Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers (-6.5, 46.5)

Ah, the “Handshake Bowl”. The media is already hyping up the bad blood between Lions head coach Jim Schwartz and Niners coach Jim Harbaugh, who got a little excited after a 25-19 win over Detroit last season and shook his counterpart's hand the same way the Hulk smashes a car.

This Sunday Night Football showdown opened as high as San Francisco -7, which has been bet off the key number, and the total opened at 46.5. The Sports Club sent out 47 points and expects a shootout between Detroit’s QB-WR combo and the 49ers' new-look pass attack.

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Football lines that make you go hmmm...

There’s such a thing as too much emotion, especially in sports.

The New Orleans Saints suffered from TME in Week 1 of the NFL season, coming off a summer filled with the “Bounty Gate” scandal and feverish contract negotiations with their star QB, not to mention having those banned players reinstated just days before the season opener.

New Orleans had been through more drama than a season of The Jersey Shore and it hadn't even flipped the coin with the Washington Redskins.

There was no doubt that the Saints were fired up for that game but may have left all that energy in the tunnel. By the time they hit the field, they were an emotionally-drained team, falling 40-32 to the Redskins as 8-point home favorites.

Just like a child calming down from a temper tantrum, the Saints are all cried out and ready to move on with the season. Next stop: Carolina, where books opened New Orleans as high as a 4-point favorite, which immediately was bet down to -1.

We’re not saying the Saints’ hangover is over, but Carolina didn’t look all that impressive either in Week 1, stinking it up in a 16-10 loss to Tampa Bay as a 3-point road favorite. Sure, Cam Newton has a similar skill set as Washington’s dual-threat QB Robert Griffin III but New Orleans is very familiar with Newton’s antics and has won four in a row over the Panthers (2-2 ATS).

This is just one of the lines making football bettors go “hmmm…” heading into this weekend’s action:

Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills (-3.5, 44.5)

Week 1 couldn’t have gone any worse for the Bills, who not only got smacked 48-28 by the Jets but also lost starting RB Fred Jackson for a few weeks and WR David Nelson for the entire season. If New York’s offense can hang 48 points, you have to think the Chiefs' talented trio can do the same.


NCAAF

Boston College Eagles at Northwestern Wildcats (-3.5, 53)

Apparently Boston College’s offense is winning over bettors more than Northwestern’s defense. The Eagles have posted 30-plus points in their first two games against Miami and FCS Maine. The Wildcats, however, are 2-0 against tough competition. They’ve defeated Syracuse and Vanderbilt covering the spread in both contests and now only give 3.5 at home. Are bettors reaching for a letdown spot after a win over an SEC team?

UConn Huskies at Maryland Terrapins (+2.5, 42.5)

Connecticut is far from a football super power and more than likely, the women’s basketball team has nicer digs than the men’s football squad. But the Huskies are getting little respect for their trip to Maryland in Week 3. The Terps are just 2.5-point home dogs despite escaping FCS William & Mary by one point in Week 1 and needing a fourth-quarter comeback versus Temple last weekend.