Thursday's Trends and Indexes - 9/20 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Thursday, September 20

Good Luck on day #264 of 2012!

At this time, the sports menu in this thread consists of MLB, CFL and WNBA until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted.

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

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[Udog]

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

Football trends, with Week 3 approaching.......

-- Pittsburgh Steelers covered only twice in last eleven away games.

-- Patriots covered six of last seven games as an underdog.

-- Arizona Cardinals covered 12 of last 17 games as a home dog.

-- Seven of last nine Redskins' games went over the total.

-- UCLA covered eight of last nine against Oregon State.

-- UNLV covered ten of its last twelve home games.


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

13) Jerry Jones used to own an Arena Football League team; AFL has a rule where if you’re winning in last minute and you lose yardage on the play, the clock automatically stops, like it was a timeout.

Wouldn’t be stunned if the NFL adopted that rule someday, ending the “victory formation” plays at the end of games now.

12) Richest guy in LA is a Dr Patrick Soon-Shiang, who is worth an estimated $7B. Dr Shiang bought Magic Johnson’s 4.5% of the Lakers; supposedly, he is interested in buying AEG, which owns the LA Kings, 33% of the Lakers and the Staples Center, amongst other things, and was involved in trying to bring an NFL team to LA. If Dr Shiang buys AEG, chances are the NFL will be back in LA soon.

11) A pro golfer in California shot 25 for nine holes at a course in Chula Vista, but shot 35 on back nine, three-putting 18th hole in what was a a non-competitive round. Still, shooting a 60 is pretty freakin’ good.

10) Jordan Baker is a rookie umpire who has worked 16 big league games this season. If you care about such things, 15 of 16 games stayed under the total.

9) Under Mike Smith, Falcons are 17-8-1 vs spread in games where the spread was 3 or less points, in other words, highly competitive games.

8) Baltimore Orioles are 28-7 in one-run games this year, and have won an amazing 14 extra-inning games in a row.

7) If you see the term WAR used as a baseball stat, this is what it refers to, as described by FanGraphs:

Wins Above Replacement (WAR) is an attempt by the sabermetric baseball community to summarize a player’s total contributions to their team in one statistic.

WAR basically looks at a player and asks the question, “If this player got injured and their team had to replace them with a minor leaguer or someone from their bench, how much value would the team be losing?”

This value is expressed in a wins format, so we could say that Player X is worth +6.3 wins to their team while Player Y is only worth +3.5 wins.

6) Arizona Cardinals have won last nine games that were decided by less than 7 points; they lost six of last seven that were decided by 7+ points.

5) Tuesday’s Baltimore-Seattle game was odd in several ways; according to Elias Sports Bureau, it was the longest game without an error by either side since a Cub-Astro game in August, 2006. Seattle pitching coach Carl Willis never visited mound until 16th inning. When do you ever see that?

4) Also, Miguel Olivo walked three times in eight plate appearances Tuesday; coming into the game, he had walked four times in 295 PA’s.

3) Pittsburgh Steelers are 10-16-1 vs spread as a road favorite under Mike Tomlin.

2) I want to puke when I hear TV guys having serious discussions about who will win Heisman Trophy, in September. Its like turning a baseball game on April 20 and hearing guys debate who should win the MVP that year. Let the games play themselves out fellas, then start talking about it around Halloween.

1) Our best wishes/prayers go out to North Carolina basketball coach Roy Williams, who underwent surgery Wednesday to have a tumor removed from his kidney. His prognosis for a full recovery is good.

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Football lines that make you go hmmm...

There’s nowhere to go but up for the Arkansas Razorbacks after a 52-0 drubbing at the hands of the Alabama Crimson Tide last Saturday.

The Hogs have hit rock bottom after a summer in which head coach Bobby Petrino was fired for his high-speed undercover lovin’ and starting quarterback Tyler Wilson was injured in an overtime loss to UL Monroe in Week 2.

Makeshift coach John L. Smith knows things can only get better for Arkansas at this point, opening his weekly media session with, "Smile! Smile! Or I'm not talking."

It’s been tough for anyone around Razorbacks football to smile this season, especially bettors. The team is 0-2 ATS in its lined games, first losing outright as 30-point chalk then failing to come through when books handed it a cool 20 versus the Tide.

And now that the Hogs are wallowing at their very lowest, oddsmakers throw college football fans a curveball in Week 4. Arkansas is a 7-point home favorite hosting Rutgers Saturday night.

If you subscribe to the SEC vs. Everybody theory, there’s no way the Scarlet Knights, of the laughable Big East, can come into Donald W. Reynolds and push around what still is a solid Razorbacks squad.

Rutgers is 3-0 but has so-so wins over Tulane, FCS Howard and South Florida, going just 1-2 ATS in that span. Oh, and Wilson is expected to return from a concussion in time for Saturday's game.

But if you don’t have the BCS blinders on, you know Rutgers is a very good defensive team that is currently ranked 12th in the land in total yards against and has allowed an average of just 8.3 points to start the year – fifth best in the nation.

It seems early bettors are siding with the former, taking the opening spread from as low as Arkansas -2 to -7 at some online books. Just like the Hogs, this number may have nowhere to go but up.

These are the other football lines making bettor go “hmmm…”

NCAAF

Temple Owls at Penn State Nittany Lions (-8.5)

Winning cures everything, well almost everything. There’s no washing away what happened at State College with a victory over Navy, but as far as the football program is concerned, there’s a rather large monkey absent from Bill O'Brien’s back.

The Nittany Lions looked a little more like the “Nittany Lions” in Week 3, locking down a dangerous Navy rushing offense for a dominant 34-7 win. Penn State’s offense looked crisp, after mustering just 30 total points in the first two games.

This week, PSU hosts state rival Temple, who nearly stunned its big brother in Philadelphia last year. The Owls, who are coming off the bye, are 8.5-point road dogs after opening at +9.


NFL

San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings (+7, 43.5)

San Francisco is the Super Bowl favorite after two impressive wins over Green Bay and Detroit. Minnesota, on the other hand, is not. The Vikings needed overtime to edge the Jaguars and lost to the Colts, who didn’t pick up their first win of 2011 until Week 15.

So, what’s with the lenient touchdown spread?

To quote the visionary Jacobim Mugatu from Zoolander, “I feel like I’m taking crazy pills!”


Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans (+3, 47)

Detroit is lucky to be 1-1 heading into Week 3, but the Lions have more offensive fire power packed in their sweaty socks than the Titans’ entire roster.

Tennessee has had the unpleasantness of opening the season against three of the better quarterbacks in the NFL – Tom Brady, Philip Rivers, and now Matt Stafford – and has been able to counter all those points with just two total touchdowns and a handful of field goals.

Running back Chris Johnson not only threw his offensive line under the bus this week, he got behind the wheel. He put on the funny “Ralph Kramden” hat and said: “People need to step up and do their job…They don’t need to let people beat them. It don’t matter who the opposing defense is, you can’t let your guy beat you.”

This spread is going to be moving faster than the Titans' PR department by game day.

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WNBA
Dunkel

Minnesota at Los Angeles
The Sparks look to build on their 8-1 ATS record in their last 9 home games. Los Angeles is the pick (+1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Sparks favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Game 651-652: New York at Tulsa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 105.920; Tulsa 111.235
Dunkel Line & Total: Tulsa by 5 1/2; 162
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 5 1/2; 155
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+5 1/2); Over

Game 653-654: Atlanta at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 112.420; Chicago 116.477
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 4; 146
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 152 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-2); Under

Game 655-656: Minnesota at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 118.328; Los Angeles 122.374
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 4; 172
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 168
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+1 1/2); Over




WNBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, September 20

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NEW YORK (14 - 18) at TULSA (8 - 23) - 9/20/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 64-41 ATS (+18.9 Units) in road games against Western conference opponents since 1997.
NEW YORK is 64-41 ATS (+18.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 4-0 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (18 - 14) at CHICAGO (13 - 19) - 9/20/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest this season.
ATLANTA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) after a division game this season.
ATLANTA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games this season.
CHICAGO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-6 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-6 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (26 - 5) at LOS ANGELES (23 - 10) - 9/20/2012, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in home games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in August or September games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 7-5 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 6-6 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Thursday, September 20

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. TULSA
New York is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
New York is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Tulsa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
Tulsa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York

10:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. LOS ANGELES
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games


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MLB
Dunkel

Texas at LA Angels
The Rangers look to take advantage of an Angels team that is 1-4 in Zack Greinke's last 5 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150. Texas is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Texas (+100). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Game 901-902: Houston at St. Louis (1:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Norris) 15.205; St. Louis (Garcia) 45.460
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-240); 8
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+200); Over

Game 903-904: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 14.602; Cubs (Rusin) 13.942
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-185); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-185); N/A

Game 905-906: San Diego at Arizona (3:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Richard) 15.299; Arizona (Skaggs) 16.297
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-125); Under

Game 907-908: Colorado at San Francisco (3:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 15.606; San Francisco (Zito) 15.339
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+145); Over

Game 909-910: Milwaukee at Pittsburgh (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Fiers) 16.557; Pittsburgh (Rodriguez) 13.911
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 2 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-120); Under

Game 911-912: LA Dodgers at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Capuano) 15.332; Washington (Detwiler) 13.606
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+125); Over

Game 913-914: Minnesota at Cleveland (12:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Vasquez) 14.000; Cleveland (Kluber) 13.536
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+120); Over

Game 915-916: Oakland at Detroit (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Milone) 15.096; Detroit (Sanchez) 16.286
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-140); Under

Game 917-918: Toronto at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Laffey) 14.939; NY Yankees (Hughes) 15.833
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-240); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-240); Under

Game 919-920: Boston at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 15.317; Tampa Bay (Price) 13.948
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-210); 7
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+180); Over

Game 921-922: Chicago White Sox at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Liriano) 15.717; Kansas City (Guthrie) 16.428
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-110); Under

Game 923-924: Texas at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Darvish) 16.293; LA Angels (Greinke) 15.534
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+100); Over

Game 925-926: Philadelphia at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Cloyd) 14.752; NY Mets (Hefner) 15.497
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+110); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, September 20

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HOUSTON (48 - 101) at ST LOUIS (79 - 70) - 1:45 PM
BUD NORRIS (R) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 48-100 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 46-91 (-35.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-58 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 11-38 (-21.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 50-93 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 27-66 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 48-100 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 22-51 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
HOUSTON is 32-67 (-22.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 49-108 (-37.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 8-30 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 79-70 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 79-70 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-53 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 148-125 (-28.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 64-66 (-34.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
GARCIA is 5-12 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 5-12 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 12-19 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 5-11 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-3 (+3.9 Units) against HOUSTON this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

BUD NORRIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NORRIS is 7-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.161.
His team's record is 9-4 (+11.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-9. (-5.4 units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GARCIA is 0-5 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 8.10 and a WHIP of 1.710.
His team's record is 0-7 (-10.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-6. (-5.7 units)

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CINCINNATI (90 - 59) at CHICAGO CUBS (58 - 91) - 2:20 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. JASON BERKEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 36-46 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-21 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 90-59 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 43-31 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CINCINNATI is 134-93 (+24.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 35-17 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 90-59 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 440-495 (+43.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 21-9 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CINCINNATI is 81-52 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 93-54 (+21.5 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.
CUETO is 13-2 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 58-91 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 670-630 (-144.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 98-137 (-40.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 58-91 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 40-67 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 132-169 (-54.5 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
CINCINNATI is 11-4 (+4.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CUETO is 7-6 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.194.
His team's record is 9-8 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+1.5 units)

JASON BERKEN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (71 - 78) at ARIZONA (74 - 74) - 3:40 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. TYLER SKAGGS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 77-57 (+15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-10 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 97-73 (+19.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 71-78 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 56-48 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 71-78 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 74-74 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 38-36 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 74-74 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 10-7 (+6.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RICHARD is 5-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

TYLER SKAGGS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SKAGGS is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 15.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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COLORADO (58 - 90) at SAN FRANCISCO (86 - 63) - 3:45 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 58-90 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 127-230 (-56.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 93-145 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-81 (-31.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 14-34 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 58-90 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 13-30 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 81-156 (-48.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
COLORADO is 53-90 (-28.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-51 (-23.4 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.
SAN FRANCISCO is 86-63 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 183-91 (+37.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-22 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 86-63 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 34-16 (+18.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-32 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ZITO is 18-11 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 29-8 (+16.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 9-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 18-11 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 13-6 (+8.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-4 (+7.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.7 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 7-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.48 and a WHIP of 1.060.
His team's record is 9-2 (+6.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.3 units)

BARRY ZITO vs. COLORADO since 1997
ZITO is 6-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.092.
His team's record is 12-5 (+10.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-9. (-3.4 units)

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MILWAUKEE (76 - 72) at PITTSBURGH (74 - 74) - 4:05 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 76-72 (-7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-43 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-20 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 23-31 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 76-72 (-7.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 73-74 (+0.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 28-22 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 73-74 (+0.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 81-82 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 313-332 (+40.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 13-4 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 96-63 (+21.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 4-13 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 10-4 (+5.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
FIERS is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 8-9 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.404.
His team's record is 9-13 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-12. (-2.6 units)

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LA DODGERS (77 - 72) at WASHINGTON (90 - 58) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS CAPUANO (L) vs. ROSS DETWILER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 90-58 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-16 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 87-58 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 61-37 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-12 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 39-29 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 88-69 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 28-21 (+12.5 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-1 (+3.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
CAPUANO is 3-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.196.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

ROSS DETWILER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
DETWILER is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (62 - 87) at CLEVELAND (61 - 88) - 12:05 PM
ESMERLING VASQUEZ (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 125-187 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 41-69 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 84-136 (-35.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 61-46 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-7 (+12.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-41 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-14 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-39 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 61-88 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-34 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CLEVELAND is 58-84 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-36 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-19 (-15.6 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 12-5 (+7.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)

ESMERLING VASQUEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VASQUEZ is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 12.00 and a WHIP of 2.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
KLUBER is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.65 and a WHIP of 1.758.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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OAKLAND (84 - 64) at DETROIT (79 - 69) - 1:05 PM
TOM MILONE (L) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 49-31 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 84-64 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 40-33 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 91-77 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 78-61 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 57-38 (+26.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 42-34 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 20-15 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MILONE is 22-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 21-10 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 79-69 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 18-23 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 75-66 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 40-38 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SANCHEZ is 11-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 10-16 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 3-11 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 4-17 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-2 (+1.5 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

TOM MILONE vs. DETROIT since 1997
MILONE is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.2 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (66 - 81) at NY YANKEES (85 - 63) - 7:05 PM
AARON LAFFEY (L) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 30-49 (-17.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 39-59 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 66-81 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 38-53 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 173-110 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 69-39 (+18.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 110-99 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 9-13 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-8 (+0.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)

AARON LAFFEY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LAFFEY is 0-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.14 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. TORONTO since 1997
HUGHES is 4-5 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.306.
His team's record is 9-5 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-5. (+2.0 units)

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BOSTON (68 - 82) at TAMPA BAY (79 - 70) - 7:10 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 68-82 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 13-31 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-35 (-14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 46-58 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 36-46 (-19.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 40-50 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 468-561 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
PRICE is 40-17 (+18.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 24-12 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 13-5 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 28-13 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-6 (+3.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 5-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 1.107.
His team's record is 6-6 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.3 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. BOSTON since 1997
PRICE is 7-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 8-5 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.7 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (81 - 67) at KANSAS CITY (67 - 81) - 8:10 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 29-33 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 66-72 (-18.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 29-25 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 51-49 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 40-41 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-20 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
GUTHRIE is 6-0 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 7-1 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 15-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 9-4 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 8-2 (+8.4 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)
CHI WHITE SOX are 81-67 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 82-75 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 74-68 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-45 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-11 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 11-6 (+8.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.1 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LIRIANO is 5-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.344.
His team's record is 6-7 (-5.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-5. (+3.0 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GUTHRIE is 4-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.102.
His team's record is 7-6 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.4 units)

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TEXAS (88 - 60) at LA ANGELS (81 - 68) - 10:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 45-43 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 653-559 (+67.1 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
GREINKE is 42-20 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 27-3 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 13-1 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 42-20 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 29-11 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 141-91 (+18.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 10-14 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 50-71 (-26.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 81-68 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 8-7 (+1.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.6 Units)

YU DARVISH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
DARVISH is 2-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.33 and a WHIP of 1.352.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. TEXAS since 1997
GREINKE is 3-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.90 and a WHIP of 1.194.
His team's record is 3-7 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.9 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (75 - 74) at NY METS (66 - 82) - 7:10 PM
TYLER CLOYD (R) vs. JEREMY HEFNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 75-74 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-32 (-11.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 75-71 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 12-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 97-65 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 66-82 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 30-43 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 0-8 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in home games in September games this season.
NY METS are 27-41 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 62-80 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 36-55 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 46-58 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 34-46 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 5-11 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
NY METS are 13-24 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 10-27 (-15.7 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
NY METS is 10-7 (+6.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
12 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.6 Units)

TYLER CLOYD vs. NY METS since 1997
CLOYD is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JEREMY HEFNER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HEFNER is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, September 20

Hot pitchers
-- Norris has a 3.00 RA in his last three starts, but has zero wins in his last 17 starts; his last win was May 21.
-- Richard is 4-0, 3.18 in his last five starts.
-- Zito won his last two starts, allowing one run in 13 IP.
-- WRodriguez is 3-0, 2.10 in his last four starts.
-- Detwiler is 2-0, 3.42 in his last four starts.

-- Milone is 2-0, 2.92 in his last couple starts. ASanchez is 2-2, 2.70 in his last five outings.
-- Hughes is 3-1, 3.20 in his last four starts.
-- Price is 4-1, 2.27 in his last seven starts.
-- Guthrie is 2-0, 1.48 in his last four starts.
-- Darvish is 3-0, 1.86 in his last four starts. Greinke is 4-0, 1.70 in his last five outings.

Cold pitchers
-- JGarcia is 1-3, 5.53 in his last five starts.
-- Cueto is 0-3, 8.22 in his last three starts. Berken allowed six runs (only two earned) in four IP in his first '12 start.
-- Skaggs is 0-2, 7.13 in his last four starts.
-- De La Rosa is making first '12 start after being hurt; he is 54-49, 4.90 in his 126 career starts.
-- Fiers is 1-2, 7.43 in his last three starts.
-- Capuano is 0-2, 6.23 in his last six starts.
-- Cloyd is 1-1, 4.95 in his last four starts. Hefner is 0-2, 5.40 in his last four.

-- EVasquez is 0-2, 7.54 in three starts this season. Kluber is 1-2, 6.53 in his last four starts.
-- Laffey is 0-3, 5.12 in his last seven starts.
-- Buchholz is 0-3, 5.40 in his last five starts.
-- Liriano is 1-1, 6.75 in his last four outings.

Hot Teams
-- Cardinals won their last three games, allowing three runs.
-- Brewers won 22 of their last 28 games.
-- Phillies won 18 of their last 25 games.
-- Reds won 10 of their last 14 road games.
-- Padres won nine of last 13 games, but lost last two. Arizona won its last three games, scoring 19 runs.
-- Giants won 15 of their last 21 games.

-- Twins won three of their last four road games.
-- Bronx won six of its last seven games.
-- Red Sox won four of their last six games.
-- White Sox won five of their last six games.
-- Tigers won six of their last eight games.
-- Angels won 15 of their last 21 games. Texas is 10-6 in its last 16.

Cold Teams
-- Astros lost 11 of their last 15 road games.
-- Cubs lost four of their last five games.
-- Pirates lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Washington lost four of its last five games. Dodgers lost nine of their last thirteen.
-- Mets lost ten of their last eleven games.
-- Rockies lost 12 of their last 14 games.

-- Indians lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Blue Jays lost six of their last eight games.
-- Tampa Bay lost ten of its last fourteen games.
-- Royals lost four of their last six games.
-- Oakland lost its last three games, outscored 27-9.

Totals
-- 13 of last 19 Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in Washington's last eight home games.
-- 20 of last 29 Met games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Cincinnati games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven St Louis games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Arizona games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Colorado games went over the total.

-- Seven of last nine Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Under is 19-6-2 in last 27 Detroit games.
-- Seven of last ten Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 10-2-1 in White Sox' last thirteen road games.
-- Under is 7-3-2 in last twelve Angel games.

Umpires
-- Mil-Pitt-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Fairchild games.
-- LA-Wsh-- Under is 10-2-2 in last fourteen Winters games.
-- Phil-NY-- Under is 7-3-1 in last ten Gorman games.
-- Cin-Chi-- Road team won five of last six Everitt games.
-- Hst-StL-- Seven of last ten Vanover games went over total.
-- SD-Az-- Last five Nauert games stayed under the total.
-- Col-SF-- Over is 13-6-1 in last twenty Conroy games.

-- Min-Cle-- Home side won last ten Fletcher games, with six of last seven staying under the total.
-- A's-Det-- Seven of last eight Darling games stayed under total.
-- Tor-NY-- Seven of last ten LBarrett games went over total.
-- Bos-TB-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Hudson games.
-- Chi-KC-- Underdogs won four of last six Foster games.
-- Tex-LA-- Seven of last ten BWelke games went over total.

[Udog]

MLB

Thursday, September 20

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Trend Report
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12:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 14 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota

1:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. DETROIT
Oakland is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Oakland is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Detroit is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit's last 14 games at home

1:45 PM
HOUSTON vs. ST. LOUIS
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

2:20 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CHI CUBS
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Cincinnati is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati

3:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games at home

3:45 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 10 games
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games

4:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 12 games when playing Washington
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games at home

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY METS
Philadelphia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 19 of Philadelphia's last 25 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of NY Mets's last 25 games

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games

10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas


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MLB

Thursday, September 20

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Thursday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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STREAKING

Jeremy Guthrie, Kansas City Royals (4-3, 3.13)

Guthrie has turned his season around. He is 4-0 with a 1.78 ERA in his past eight outings - all Royals' victories. Guthrie was traded after going 3-9 with the Colorado Rockies to Kansas City on July 20 and promptly lost his first three starts. He has not lost since, and is especially tough at home where he owns a 1.22 ERA in his past five outings. Guthrie toes the rubber at Kauffman Stadium against the White Sox next.

Wandy Rodriguez, Pittsburgh Pirates (11-13, 3.65)

Rodriguez collected his third win in a row after recording a quality start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The 33-year-old Dominican yielded three runs on nine hits in six innings in the 7-6 triumph. Rodriguez fell to 8-9 in his career versus the Brewers, his next opponent, after walking four in 6 2/3 innings of a 6-5 loss on Aug. 24.


SLUMPING

Johnny Cueto, Cincinnati Reds (17-9, 2.92)

Cueto remained stuck on 17 wins as he was tagged for six runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings of a loss at Miami on Saturday. It was the third straight setback for the 26-year-old Dominican, who has surrendered 14 runs and 26 hits in 15 1/3 frames during that span. He looks to get back on track against the Cubs on Thursday.

Esmerling Vasquez, Minnesota Twins (0-2, 7.53)

Vasquez allowed three runs, three hits, walked four and struck out four in 5 2/3 innings in a 6-0 loss to Chicago on Friday. His previous 141 major league appearances were all in relief with Arizona from 2009-11, when he was 5-10. Vasquez takes the bump against the Indians next.


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MLB
Short Sheet

Thursday, September 20

National League

Houston at St. Louis, 1:45 ET
Norris: Houston 2-19 SU away revenging a shutout loss
Garcia: St. Louis 12-1 SU at home off 4+ Unders

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Cueto: 13-2 TSR in day games
Berken: Cubs 17-37 SU off BB losses

San Diego at Arizona, 3:40 ET
Richard: San Diego 22-44 SU off BB Unders
Skaggs: Arizona 14-2 SU after having 6+ extra-base hits

Colorado at San Francisco, 3:45 ET
De La Rosa: Colorado 13-30 SU vs. left-handed starters
Zito: 9-2 TSR vs. division opponents

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 4:05 ET
Fiers: Milwaukee 3-12 SU away off 3+ games allowing 3 runs or less
Rodriguez: Pittsburgh 9-1 SU at home off 3+ games scoring 4 runs or less

LA Dodgers at Washington, 7:05 ET MLB
Capuano: Dodgers 36-22 Under as an underdog
Detwiler: 9-0 TSR as a favorite


American League

Minnesota at Cleveland, 12:05 ET
Vasquez: Minnesota 15-30 SU away with a line of -125 to +125
Kluber: Cleveland 7-0 SU off BB home division losses

Oakland at Detroit, 1:05 ET
Milone: Oakland 10-1 SU playing with triple-revenge
Sanchez: 10-19 TSR in the second half of the season

Toronto at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET MLB
Laffey: Toronto 11-25 SU off BB Unders
Hughes: 18-1 TSR as a home favorite of -175 to -250

Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Buchholz: Boston 5-18 SU away with a total of 7.5 runs or less
Price: 40-17 TSR vs. division opponents

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Liriano: 23-11 Under away in the second half of the season
Guthrie: 9-27 TSR off BB starts allowing 1 or 0 walks

Texas at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Darvish: Texas 15-29 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
Greinke: 13-1 TSR at home vs. division opponents

Philadelphia at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Cloyd: Philadelpia 20-11 Over off BB games scoring 3 runs or less
Hefner: Mets 0-8 SU at home in September

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CFL
Dunkel

Hamilton at Winnipeg
The Blue Bombers look to build on their 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 home games. Winnipeg is the pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Bombers favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+4). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Game 491-492: Hamilton at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hamilton 106.995; Winnipeg 109.902
Dunkel Line: Winnipeg by 3; 60
Vegas Line: Hamilton by 4; 55
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+4); Over


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Game 493-494: BC at Edmonton (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BC 121.936; Edmonton 112.209
Dunkel Line: BC by 9; 43
Vegas Line: BC by 3 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BC (-3 1/2); Under


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Game 495-496: Toronto at Montreal (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 113.699; Montreal 116.178
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 2 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: Montreal by 4; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+4); Over

Game 497-498: Calgary at Saskatchewan (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 113.860; Saskatchewan 116.861
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 3; 56
Vegas Line: Calgary by 2; 50
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (+2); Over




CFL
Long Sheet

Week 13

Friday, September 21

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HAMILTON (4 - 7) at WINNIPEG (2 - 9) - 9/21/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 5-4 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 6-3 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, September 22

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BRITISH COLUMBIA (8 - 3) at EDMONTON (5 - 6) - 9/22/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

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

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Sunday, September 23

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TORONTO (6 - 5) at MONTREAL (7 - 4) - 9/23/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 6-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CALGARY (7 - 4) at SASKATCHEWAN (5 - 6) - 9/23/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 107-71 ATS (+28.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games in September games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 93-62 ATS (+24.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
CALGARY is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 7-3 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 8-2 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 13

Home (24-20). Favorites (19-25), Over (22-22). West 15-9 vs East.

Friday's Game
Hamilton (4-7) @ Winnipeg (2-9)-- TiCats ended 5-game skid with 51-8 blowout of Edmonton last week, outscoring Eskimos 35-0 in second half; they lost the first meeting with Winnipeg 32-25 (-3.5) back in Week 8, losing four fumbles in a game where total yardage was 505-439, Bombers. Winnipeg lost four games in row since then, by average score of 35-11. Hamilton is 1-4 on road, with only win by a point in Regina. Bombers are 2-3 at home. Nine of last eleven Hamilton games went over total; three of last four Winnipeg games stayed under.

Saturday's Game
BCLions (8-3) @ Edmonton (5-6)-- Eskimos (+7.5) upset BC 27-14 in Vancouver back in Week 4, making them 3-1, Lions 2-2, but BC won six of seven games since then, Edmonton lost three in row, five of last seven. Eskimos went in tank in last week's loss, getting outscored 35-0 in second half at Hamilton. Lions are 3-2 on the road, 4-6 as a favorite, 1-3 on road; their road losses are 30-25 at Montreal (-1.5), 23-20 (-2.5) at Saskatchewan. Lions are +10 in turnovers last seven games, after -6 ratio in first four games. Last three BC games went over the total.




CFL

Week 13

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Trend Report
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Friday, September 21

8:00 PM
HAMILTON vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Hamilton's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Hamilton's last 8 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 7 games
Winnipeg is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton


Saturday, September 22

7:30 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. EDMONTON
British Columbia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
British Columbia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing British Columbia


Sunday, September 23

1:00 PM
TORONTO vs. MONTREAL
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
Toronto is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

4:00 PM
CALGARY vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
Saskatchewan is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games


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