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    Trends and Indexes

    Wednesday, October 17

    Good Luck on day #291 of 2012!

    At this time, the sports menu in this thread consists of MLB, WNBA and CFL 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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  • #2
    Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

    Some of the better Week 7 matchups this weekend.........

    -- Oregon @ Arizona State- Thursday night road test for the Ducks.

    -- Stanford @ Cal-- First time in decades this rivalry isn't in November.

    -- Kansas State @ West Virginia-- Why are these teams in same league?

    -- South Carolina @ Florida-- Spurrier has big game at his alma mater.

    -- Ravens @ Texans-- Houston off two shaky primetime efforts.

    -- Redskins @ Giants-- Sandwich game for Big Blue; Dallas is on deck.


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

    13) If you had an inspiration at halftime Monday night and wagered $100 on the Broncos to win when they trailed 24-0, you would’ve cashed a ticket for $1,250 two hours later.

    12) On their bye week, Eagles fired DC Juan Castillo, who had been a coach on offensive side of ball before becoming DC. Andy Reid hasn’t been able to ably replace the late Jim Johnson, who was a terrific DC.

    11) Tremendous college hoop tournament in the Bahamas next month; Duke-Louisville-Memphis-VCU-Missouri-Minnesota-Stanford-Northern Iowa. Tough thing is that one of those teams will go home with three losses.

    10) Right after the Chargers’ difficult 35-24 loss Monday night, second week in row they imploded in second half, some nitwit from the press asked Norv Turner about his job security. Hey stupid, 3-3 coaches don’t get fired. Maybe he will at the end of the year, but that’s the time to ask that question, not on October 15. Turner seems like a decent guy; if he was a bastard, he doesn’t get asked that question Monday night.

    9) Was looking through an old book of pictures about the NBA; they had a shot of the ’96 draft board, 16+ years ago, when Allen Iverson was picked 1st, Kobe Bryant 13th, Steve Nash 14th, Derek Fisher 22nd. Just for trivia buffs; Peja Stojakovic went 14th, in between Bryant and Nash.

    Imagine 12 guys getting drafted ahead of Kobe Bryant?

    8) Kevin Kolb is out for several weeks for Arizona Cardinals; multiple ribs separated from his sternum, which sounds really, really painful. I’m sure there’s a medical term that doesn’t sound quite as bad, but Kolb is out for a few weeks (that medical term is rib cartilage injury).

    7) Giants were +$575 to win the World Series after Game 1 of the NLCVS; after they won Game 2, that went down to +$360. Cardinals went from +$180 to +$260 after their loss.

    6) NASCAR/FOX signed up to show races on TV thru 2022, an 8-year extension. I like watching the races, because a) I know very little about it and don’t care who wins and b) their announcers are so enthusiastic about the sport. That makes it more fun to listen to.

    5) A man from Chicago bought a gallon of barbecue sauce intended for use on McDonald's McJordan sandwich in 1992 for $9,995 on eBay. Its on days like this you realize that some people have too much money.

    4) The NHL made a surprise offer to NHL Players' Association that was highlighted by a 50-50 split in hockey-related revenue and a full 82-game season starting November 2. Hopefully we'll have hockey soon.

    3) North Texas upset UL-Lafayette 30-23 in a rare chance to appear on national TV Tuesday night. Sun Belt football has gotten a lot better.

    2) ESPN was going to sign Stan Van Gundy as part of its pre/post-game NBA crew, but David Stern nixed it. So much for free speech; Van Gundy would be awesome on TV. ESPN should jump on him and add him as a college analyst. He could be a big star on TV, he's outspoken.

    1) Not caring who won the Charger-Bronco game Monday night, it was just cool to sit back and enjoy watching greatness and make no mistake about it, Peyton Manning is great.

    John Fox is a very good coach but has never had a top-flight QB; he has to be pretty giddy about what lies ahead for his Broncos.

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    • #3
      Football lines that make you go hmmm...

      Will someone please check the pulse of the Dallas Cowboys?

      There’s no way they’re still alive and kicking after having their hearts ripped out of their chests multiple times during Sunday’s 31-29 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

      It was like that scene in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, when Mola Ram rips out that guy’s ticker and lights it on fire – except on repeat with the volume cranked all the way to 11.

      Dallas took bettors on a roller-coaster ride in Week 6, covering as a 3-point road underdog thanks to a last-minute drive that brought the Cowboys to within two points. They nearly won the game outright after a successful onside kick, but poor clock management by the Dallas sideline led to a missed field goal as time ticked down.

      It was a tough loss to swallow and one the Cowboys need to shake off before traveling to Carolina to face the Panthers as 1-point road favorites in Week 7. And it’s that spread that has America’s Team leading off our “Football lines that make you go hmmm…” for the second straight week.

      This spread opened as high as -2.5 in favor of Dallas but is sitting -1 at plenty of online books. Breaking the odds down by betting basics, are we to believe that 1-4 Carolina – which has lost three straight before a bye in Week 6 – is just four points worse than 5-1 Baltimore?

      While there are plenty of flaws with that logic, it’s safe to say the Panthers are just where they need to be in terms of the spread. Carolina may have only one win to its name (35-27 over New Orleans) but it’s played an uphill schedule, featuring an underrated Buccaneers team, the Saints, Giants, Falcons and Seahawks.

      Dallas limps into Sunday, with starting running back Demarco Murray out with a sprained foot after such a dominant first half versus the Ravens. The Cowboys, normally a pass-heavy team, broke character and took to the ground, finishing the day with 227 yards rushing.

      Without Murray, Dallas is left to wonder what kind of team it really is heading into Week 7. And, by the looks of the Cowboys’ recent spreads, oddsmakers are also having a tough time determining just what Big D is all about.

      Here are some other spreads making football bettors go “hmmm…” heading into the weekend:

      NFL

      Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals (+1, 46)


      In the same vein as the Dallas-Carolina line, oddsmakers have set the Steelers as 1-point faves on the road in Week 7.

      Pittsburgh is coming off a shocking loss to Tennessee, dragging behind it a handful of scrapes and bruises as well as an unflattering 2-3 record – all of those losses coming away from home.

      More importantly, the Steelers have managed to cover in only one game this season and have been favorites in four of those five contests.

      Cincinnati, on the other hand, has lost two in a row SU and ATS after a strong start including last weekend’s 34-24 defeat at the hands of state rival Cleveland as a 1-point road chalk.

      Pittsburgh has dominated this AFC North grudge match, in terms of the pointspread, going 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings between these teams and 13-3-1 ATS in its last 17 travels to Paul Brown Stadium.


      NCAAF

      Cincinnati Bearcats at Toledo Rockets (+7, 64.5)


      Regardless of the overall strength of the conference, the Big East has three teams ranked in the Top 25 this week, one of them being the No. 18 Bearcats who make the drive north to Toledo as touchdown favorites Saturday.

      Cincinnati’s unblemished 5-0 SU record is packed with as much sweet cake and frosting as a Twinkie, picking up “W’s” against Pitt, FCS Delaware State, Virginia Tech, Miami (Ohio) and FCS Fordham. Those three FBS foes have a combined 9-11 SU mark so far this year.

      The Rockets are quietly climbing the power ratings and could be undefeated themselves if not for an overtime loss to Arizona in Week 1. Toledo has flexed its offensive muscle in recent weeks, scoring a total of 102 points in its last two outings.

      This Toledo program is no pushover and has thrived versus big-name BCS opponents, putting the fear of God into the likes of Ohio State, Arizona and Michigan in past years.

      Penn State Nittany Lions at Iowa Hawkeyes (-3, 42.5)

      The Jerry Sandusky sentencing is stealing headlines in State College, keeping much of the focus away from a very good PSU football team.

      The Nittany Lions, discarded after a pressure-filled 0-2 start, have risen from the ashes to win four in a row. Not only has Penn State been victorious in those games but it’s also riding a 5-0 ATS streak into Saturday’s tilt in Iowa City.

      The Hawkeyes upset an overrated Michigan State squad in overtime last Saturday and have collected four wins against much weaker opposition. However, books are giving the field goal to the Nittany Lions, who had a bye week to prepare for Iowa, which will undoubtedly be suffering from a bit of a hangover.

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      • #4
        WNBA
        Dunkel


        Indiana at Minnesota
        The Lynx look to bounce back from their Game 1 loss and build on their 15-7 ATS record in their last 22 games following a SU defeat. Minnesota is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lynx favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's picks

        WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17

        Game 603-604: Indiana at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)

        Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 112.309; Minnesota 121.172
        Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 9; 145
        Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 7 1/2; 150 1/2
        Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-7 1/2); Under




        WNBA
        Long Sheet

        Wednesday, October 17


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        INDIANA (27 - 14) at MINNESOTA (31 - 9) - 10/17/2012, 8:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        INDIANA is 83-120 ATS (-49.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
        INDIANA is 58-87 ATS (-37.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games since 1997.
        MINNESOTA is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
        MINNESOTA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
        MINNESOTA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
        MINNESOTA is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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        WNBA

        Wednesday, October 17


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        Trend Report
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        8:00 PM
        INDIANA vs. MINNESOTA
        The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
        Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
        The total has gone OVER in 15 of Minnesota's last 22 games at home
        Minnesota is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games


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        • #5
          MLB
          Dunkel


          San Francisco at St. Louis
          The Giants look to build on their 10-1 record in Matt Cain's last 11 starts as a road underdog. San Francisco is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Giants favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

          WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17

          Game 911-912: San Francisco at St. Louis (4:00 p.m. EST)

          Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 16.685; St. Louis (Lohse) 16.275
          Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 7 1/2
          Vegas Line: St. Louis (-125); 7
          Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+105); Over

          Game 913-914: NY Yankees at Detroit (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.007; Detroit (Scherzer) 17.047
          Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 6
          Vegas Line: Detroit (-110); 7
          Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-110); Under




          MLB
          Long Sheet

          Wednesday, October 17


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          SAN FRANCISCO (98 - 71) at ST LOUIS (93 - 77) - 4:05 PM
          MATT CAIN (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
          Top Trends for this game.
          ST LOUIS is 21-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in October games over the last 3 seasons.
          ST LOUIS is 53-39 (+14.6 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 98-71 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
          SAN FRANCISCO is 49-35 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
          SAN FRANCISCO is 98-71 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
          SAN FRANCISCO is 483-473 (+49.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
          SAN FRANCISCO is 9-2 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in playoff games over the last 3 seasons.
          SAN FRANCISCO is 37-30 (+16.5 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 3 seasons.
          ST LOUIS is 93-77 (-2.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
          ST LOUIS is 10-17 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
          ST LOUIS is 93-77 (-2.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
          ST LOUIS is 60-58 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
          ST LOUIS is 30-38 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          SAN FRANCISCO is 4-4 (+0.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
          5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

          MATT CAIN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
          CAIN is 2-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.415.
          His team's record is 3-5 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

          KYLE LOHSE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
          LOHSE is 3-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.290.
          His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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          NY YANKEES (98 - 71) at DETROIT (93 - 76) - 8:05 PM
          C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. MAX SCHERZER (R)
          There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          DETROIT is 6-6 (-0.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
          7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

          C.C. SABATHIA vs. DETROIT since 1997
          SABATHIA is 18-12 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.48 and a WHIP of 1.299.
          His team's record is 22-15 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 21-16. (+3.6 units)

          MAX SCHERZER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
          SCHERZER is 4-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 1.382.
          His team's record is 4-1 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)

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          MLB
          Armadillo's Write-Up

          Wednesday, October 17


          Lohse is 3-0, 2.84 in his last five starts; he didn't pitch against the Giants this year. Cardinals won seven of his last ten home starts, are 6-3 in last nine home games overall. Giants won four of last five road games; visitors are 6-1 in their playoff games this fall. Cain inferred that he might throw at Holliday after his slide into second base hurt Scutaro's leg in Game 2. Cain is 1-1, 4.60 in his last three starts; he didn't finish 6th inning in any of them; he is 1-1, 6.94 in two starts vs St Louis this season.

          Scherzer is 5-1, 1.52 in his last 10 outings, but has been hampered by injuries; would expect quick hook on him once he gets past 5th inning; he allowed three runs in 4.2 IP in his only start vs Bronx this year. Sabathia is 4-0, 1.52 in his last five starts; he is 3-0, 4.15 in three starts vs Detroit this season. Bombers scored in only two of 30 series innings. Visiting teams are 16-11 in playoffs so far this month. Aside from Valverde, Tiger pitchers have allowed one run in their last 48.2 innings. Detroit won its last seven home games.




          MLB

          Wednesday, October 17


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          Trend Report
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          4:07 PM
          SAN FRANCISCO vs. ST. LOUIS
          The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
          The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
          The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games
          St. Louis is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games

          8:07 PM
          NY YANKEES vs. DETROIT
          NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Detroit
          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games
          Detroit is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
          Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


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          MLB

          Wednesday, October 17


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          NLCS betting preview: Giants at Cardinals
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          San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals (-122, 7)

          Series tied 1-1.

          The San Francisco Giants evened the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at one game apiece Monday, with the tone of the series changing dramatically after Matt Holliday’s hard slide into second baseman Marco Scutaro in the first inning. Scutaro stayed in the game and hit a bases-clearing single in the fourth inning before leaving in the fifth for X-rays on his left hip, which were negative. The aggressive slide appeared to ignite the Giants, who went on to snap a three-game postseason home losing streak with the 7-1 victory. If Scutaro is forced to miss any time, former Cardinals infielder Ryan Theriot would start at second base. Theriot is 12-for-22 lifetime against Kyle Lohse, St. Louis’ Game 3 starter.

          The Cardinals are looking for more consistency as they head back to St. Louis. They’ve had only 11 hits in three playoff losses while scoring 41 runs in their five wins. Right fielder Carlos Beltran hit two doubles in three at-bats Monday for his 13th career multihit postseason game, and he is 12-for-29 (.414) this postseason. Holliday appeared rattled after his slide in the first inning, going hitless in his next three at-bats and committing a critical error in the fourth. The Cardinals’ bullpen has been outstanding during the playoffs, but has worked 34 innings in eight games. Ryan Vogelsong gave the Giants’ bullpen some much-needed rest when he tossed seven strong innings in Game 2.

          TV: 4 p.m. ET, Fox

          WEATHER: Thunderstorms are in the forecast with a 78 percent chance of rain. Winds are expected to blow SW at 13 mph and temperatures will fall into the low 60s.

          PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Matt Cain (1-1, 5.06 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Kyle Lohse (1-0, 2.13)

          Cain is seeking his first quality outing of the postseason after failing to escape the sixth inning in his previous two starts. He is 2-3 with a 4.94 ERA in eight career starts against the Cardinals, including 1-1 with a 6.94 ERA in two outings this season. Holliday is 8-for-40 with 10 strikeouts against Cain, who will be pitching on five days’ rest. When starting on five days' rest this season, Cain lost only once in 12 outings while posting a 2.42 ERA.

          Lohse has allowed two runs on eight hits over 12 2/3 innings in two starts this postseason, including Game 4 of the NL Division Series against Washington when he yielded one run over seven frames. Lohse led the Cardinals in starts and innings during the regular season, and he was 8-1 in 16 home starts with a 2.33 ERA. He’s 3-2 with a 3.78 ERA in five career starts against the Giants, who are set to face him for the first time this season.

          TRENDS:

          * Over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
          * Giants are 10-1 in Cain's last 11 starts as road underdogs.
          * Cardinals are 7-0 in their last seven games following a loss.

          UMP TRENDS - Bill Miller:

          * Over is 7-3 in Millers last 10 games behind home plate.
          * Giants are 5-1 in their last six games with Miller behind home plate.
          * Home team is 10-3 in Millers last 13 games behind home plate.

          WALK-OFFS:

          1. In the last five postseason games, the Giants' bullpen has allowed two earned runs on 13 hits, with 19 strikeouts in 22 innings, for a 0.82 ERA.

          2. National League teams are 3-10 at home during this postseason.

          3. Giants RHP Tim Lincecum is expected to make his first start of the postseason in Game 4 after allowing one run on three hits with nine strikeouts in three relief appearances.


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          • #6
            MLB

            Wednesday, October 17


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            ALCS betting preview: Yankees at Tigers
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            New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers (-105, 7)

            Detroit leads series 3-0

            The New York Yankees turn to their ace as they attempt to stave off elimination and extend the American League Championship Series when they take on the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 at Comerica Park on Wednesday.

            New York dropped a 2-1 decision Tuesday as ace Justin Verlander tossed 8 1/3 superb innings to give Detroit a 3-0 series lead. Delmon Young belted a solo home run and Miguel Cabrera extended his LCS hitting streak to a major league-record 16 games with an RBI double for the Tigers, who are one victory away from their 11th World Series appearance.

            Young's blast was his franchise-record seventh postseason homer and fifth in eight games against New York, which calls upon CC Sabathia to help avoid a sweep. The Yankees have been let down by their offense during the playoffs. Robinson Cano is hitting .083 (3-for-36) as he ended an 0-for-29 drought - the longest in one postseason in major league history - in the ninth inning Tuesday and Curtis Granderson has gone 3-for-29 (.103) with 15 strikeouts. Alex Rodriguez, who has been benched in two of the last five playoff games and been removed for a pinch hitter in the other three, is batting .130 (3-for-23) with 12 strikeouts while Nick Swisher is 4-for-26 (.154).

            The Tigers, who have not won a world championship since 1984, are seeking their first World Series berth since 2006, when they lost in five games to the St. Louis Cardinals.

            TV: 8:07 p.m. ET, TBS

            WEATHER: The forecast is calling for a 72 percent chance of rain later in the evening while temperatures will fall into the high 50s. Winds are expected to blow south at 11 mph.

            PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees LH CC Sabathia (2-0, 1.53 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Max Scherzer (0-0, 0.00)

            Sabathia registered two of New York's three victories over Baltimore in the AL Division Series, including a four-hitter in the decisive Game 5 on Friday. The 32-year-old, who is 3-2 with a 5.20 ERA in six career ALCS starts, went 3-0 with a 3.32 ERA against the Tigers this season and 2-0 at Comerica Park. But Sabathia struggled versus Detroit in last year's ALDS, allowing six runs over 8 2/3 innings in two starts and a relief appearance.

            Scherzer pitched well in Game 4 of the ALDS against Oakland, allowing an unearned run and three hits over 5 1/3 innings while walking one and striking out eight. The 28-year-old, who finished second to Verlander for the major-league lead in strikeouts with 231, took the loss in his only start of the season against New York on April 29 after yielding three runs on seven hits and seven walks in 4 2/3 innings. Scherzer tossed six scoreless innings in a victory over the Yankees in Game 2 of last year's ALDS.

            TRENDS:

            * Tigers are 4-1 in Scherzers last five starts vs. Yankees.
            * Under is 4-1 in Scherzers last five starts vs. Yankees.
            * Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last five starts vs. Tigers.
            * Over is 4-1 in Sabathias last five starts vs. Tigers.
            * Yankees are 2-5 in the last seven meetings.

            UMP TRENDS - Jeff Nelson:

            * Over is 3-1-1 in Nelsons last five games behind home plate.
            * Yankees are 4-1 in their last five games with Nelson behind home plate.
            * Tigers are 2-5 in their last seven games with Nelson behind home plate.

            WALK-OFFS:

            1. New York has scored all five of its runs in this series and 11 of its 21 in the postseason in the ninth inning.

            2. Detroit's starting pitchers had tossed 37 2/3 straight innings in the series without allowing an earned run before Eduardo Nunez's homer off Verlander in the ninth Tuesday. It is the longest streak since the 44-inning run by the starters for the 1905 New York Giants.

            3. Verlander came within three outs of becoming the first pitcher to throw consecutive playoff shutouts since Orel Hershiser accomplished the feat in 1988 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.


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            • #7
              MLB
              Short Sheet

              Wednesday, October 17


              National League

              NL Championship Series, Game Three (Series Tied, 1-1)
              San Francisco at St. Louis, 4:05 ET FOX
              Cain: San Francisco 9-2 SU in road games in playoff games
              Lohse: St Louis 10-17 SU when the total is 7 or less

              American League

              AL Championship Series, Game Four (Detroit Leads, 3-0)
              NY Yankees at Detroit, 8:05 ET TBS
              Sabathia: NY Yankees 9-17 SU on road after game with a combined score of 4 or less
              Scherzer: Detroit 26-8 SU in home games after allowing 2 runs or less

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