Tuesday's Trends and Indexes - 4/16 (NBA, NHL, MLB, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Tuesday, April 16

Good Luck on day #106 of 2013!

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[Udog]

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Its April 16 and the Angels already made separate road trips east to both Cincinnati and Minnesota. Brilliant scheduling.

-- Angels fell to 4-9 with an 8-2 loss in frosty Minneapolis.

-- Knicks lost by 11 at Charlotte, as they play out the string with playoffs already set against the Celtics starting this weekend.

-- Erik Bedard faced seven batters and six of them scored, with four of them walking, as the Astros lost 11-2 in Oakland.

-- Miami Marlins are 2-11; you watch them play and wonder how they're not going to lose 110+ games. Not much talent there.

-- Bruins' game was postponed last night, Celtics game for tonight was also postponed, as Boston tries to recover from Monday's horrific events.


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

13) What would inspire some jackass(es) to set off bombs in a public place? An 8-year old kid was killed in Boston Monday, after two bombs went off near the Boston Marathon. Why?

12) People like that deserve to be executed on national TV; would that be a deterrent? Couldn't hurt.

11) One of the stranger customs in sports is 11am Patriots’ Day game at Fenway Park every April. Patriots Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts and Maine; they run the Boston Marathon that day, the Bruins usually play a home game that night and the Red Sox play at 11 that morning.

I’m wondering if the visiting team has to approve that on the schedule before they’re slotted in to play that day?

10) Interesting debate on Twitter Monday as to who the best #10 in NFL history is; most said Fran Tarkenton; some had Eli Manning and a few down south had Steve Bartkowski. Eli still has some work to do, could wind up as the #1 guy there, but I’d go with Tarkenton right now.

9) Mets got snowed out for second day in a row; their day/night twinbill might get snowed out Tuesday in Denver.

8) You know you're on tilt when Peter Bourjos homers against you in Fantasy baseball; thats just not right. Guy can't hit.

7) Masters TV ratings were up 26% from LY; have to think Eldrick Woods’ drama helped bigtime on Saturday, then the closeness of the finish late Sunday, coupled with gloomy conditions, made for interesting viewing. Wonder what ratings would’ve been if Eldrick withdrew Saturday morning?

6) Nike is actually selling “Leon Sandcastle” Chiefs jerseys before the NFL Draft. Sandcastle is the fictional character played by Deion Sanders in Nike commercials this past winter/spring. Who would buy one?

5) Nerlens Noel, Otto Porter are latest college stars to bolt school early; no one stays in school long anymore. I’m thinking kids should be able to go right from high school to the NBA. Seems like a better system that way.

4) Jeff Van Gundy was saying Sunday how there is a stigma attached to NBA prospects who play four years of college ball; in other words, if you were any good, you’d have come out of college early. If that’s true, and he would know, then that’s pretty freakin’ sad.

3) If the Utah Jazz miss the playoffs by a game, they’ll look back on two home games they lost to the Clippers by total of three points, games they led at one time by 14-19 points. It’s a long NBA season, has to sting to miss the playoffs by such a narrow margin.

2) A 42-year old fan shot and killed himself on the infield at the NASCAR race in Texas Saturday, a race that was sponsored by the National Rifle Association. Damn.

1) As if this world isn’t bizarre enough, my father reports that at church this week, the priest asked women to bring their purses with them when they came up to the altar for communion, since thieves are pilfering purses during Communion at various churches around town. Seriously.

[Udog]

See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities

Spot bets are a classic handicapping practice that have proven profitable no matter what sport you’re betting. Whether it’s a team looking past this week’s opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find value picking their spots.

Lookahead spot

The Milwaukee Bucks have known for some time just which team they’ll tackle in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. Unfortunately for the Bucks, that team is the defending champion Miami Heat. Milwaukee, which wound up eighth in the Eastern Conference, will open the postseason in South Beach at the end of the week.

The Bucks close the schedule with a tough test Wednesday, visiting the Oklahoma City Thunder – the top team in the Western Conference. This matchup means little to Milwaukee, which will likely be planning ahead for the Heat. The Thunder, on the other hand, could have the No. 1 seed in the West hanging in the balance versus the Bucks and won’t leave anything to chance, no matter the spread.

Letdown spot

The NHL playoff picture is taking shape with just under two weeks remaining in the regular season. It’s a big week for the Montreal Canadiens, who sit second overall in the Eastern Conference standings. The Habs are holding off a late-season charge from the Boston Bruins and have a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown with the Pittsburgh Penguins Wednesday.

Following that monster matchup, the Canadiens immediately fly back to Montreal to prepare for the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday. Tampa Bay isn’t going to make the postseason cut but is still a very dangerous team, especially if the Habs come out flat. The Bolts are second in the NHL in scoring - 3.1 goals per game – and have played Montreal tough this year, giving up a two-goal lead in the third and going to a shootout to lose 4-3 in both meetings.

Schedule spot

The New York Mets have raised eyebrows in the National League with their strong start to the season. New York is 7-4 (+2.05 units) heading into a four-game road set with the Colorado Rockies starting Monday. Series at Coors Field are especially taxing on road teams due to the fatigue factor in the thin air.

Following that series with Colorado, the Mets are back on the plane heading home for a series opener against the Washington Nationals Friday. Last season, New York managed to take two of three games in Coors Field only to get swept 3-0 by the Houston Astros, of all teams, in the following series.

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel

Toronto at Atlanta
The Raptors look to take advantage of an Atlanta team that is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 home games against a team with a losing road record. Toronto is the pick (+6) according to Dunkel, which has the Hawks favored by only 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+6). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

Game 701-702: Toronto at Atlanta (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 114.940; Atlanta 118.331
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 3 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 6; 197
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+6); Under

Game 705-706: Portland at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 111.918; LA Clippers 127.355
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 15 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A




NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, April 16

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TORONTO (32 - 48) at ATLANTA (44 - 36) - 4/16/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 8-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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PORTLAND (33 - 47) at LA CLIPPERS (54 - 26) - 4/16/2013, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-5 straight up against PORTLAND 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, April 16

Hot Teams
-- Raptors won/covered five of their last six games.
-- Clippers won their last five games (4-1 vs spread).

Cold Teams
-- Hawks are 2-3 in last five games; covered twice in last eight.
-- Portland lost its last eleven games (2-9 vs spread).

Totals
-- Last three Atlanta games went over the total; five of last six Toronto games stayed under.
-- Indiana-Boston game has been postponed.
-- Seven of last ten Portland games went over the total.

Back-to-backs
-- None.




NBA

Tuesday, April 16

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. ATLANTA
Toronto is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Toronto's last 19 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home

10:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Portland is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing at home against Portland


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[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel

Los Angeles at San Jose
The Kings look to take advantage of a San Jose team that is 2-10 in its last 12 games when playing with 0 days rest. Los Angeles is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Kings favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-110). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

Game 51-52: Florida at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.324; NY Islanders 12.415
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-210); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-210); Under

Game 53-54: Toronto at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 12.484; Washington 11.988
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+135); Over

Game 55-56: Carolina at Ottawa (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 9.945; Ottawa 12.019
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-170); Under

Game 57-58: NY Rangers at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 12.101; Philadelphia 10.961
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-140); Over

Game 59-60: Tampa Bay at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.302; Winnipeg 12.560
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (-160); Under

Game 61-62: Vancouver at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.249; St. Louis 12.679
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-130); Over

Game 63-64: Minnesota at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.512; Edmonton 10.749
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+105); Over

Game 65-66: Los Angeles at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 12.325; San Jose 11.239
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-110); Under

[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, April 16

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FLORIDA (13-22-0-6, 32 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (21-16-0-5, 47 pts.) - 4/16/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 13-28 ATS (+48.7 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 3-12 ATS (+17.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
FLORIDA is 2-11 ATS (+15.6 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
FLORIDA is 13-28 ATS (+48.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 29-20 ATS (+55.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 15-9 ATS (+26.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 66-105 ATS (-45.0 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 5-5-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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TORONTO (24-13-0-5, 53 pts.) at WASHINGTON (23-17-0-2, 48 pts.) - 4/16/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 14-33 ATS (+56.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 10-4 ATS (+5.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in April games this season.
TORONTO is 24-18 ATS (+42.8 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 79-92 ATS (+212.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 24-18 ATS (+42.8 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)

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CAROLINA (17-22-0-2, 36 pts.) at OTTAWA (21-14-0-6, 48 pts.) - 4/16/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 22-12 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 76-79 ATS (-38.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
OTTAWA is 37-45 ATS (-53.9 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
OTTAWA is 35-42 ATS (-40.5 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 7-3 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 7-3-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.5 Units)

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NY RANGERS (21-16-0-4, 46 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (18-21-0-3, 39 pts.) - 4/16/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 8-16 ATS (-11.7 Units) after shutting out their opponent in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 37-16 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 21-7 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 78-88 ATS (-41.0 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-20 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-17 ATS (-18.0 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-15 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 11-5 (+6.1 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 11-5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (17-22-0-3, 37 pts.) at WINNIPEG (21-19-0-2, 44 pts.) - 4/16/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 17-25 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 7-16 ATS (+23.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
TAMPA BAY is 4-20 ATS (+29.0 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 98-194 ATS (+355.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 17-25 ATS (-10.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
WINNIPEG is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 10-5 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 10-5-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)

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VANCOUVER (24-12-0-6, 54 pts.) at ST LOUIS (23-16-0-2, 48 pts.) - 4/16/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 139-106 ATS (+32.3 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 72-38 ATS (+19.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 199-175 ATS (+376.1 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 16-6 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-5 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 5-5-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.6 Units)

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MINNESOTA (23-16-0-3, 49 pts.) at EDMONTON (16-18-0-7, 39 pts.) - 4/16/2013, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 17-7 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-25 ATS (+62.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 72-132 ATS (+224.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 23-54 ATS (+96.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 4-13 ATS (+17.5 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 23-42 ATS (-28.5 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 0-5 ATS (-5.1 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest this season.
EDMONTON is 18-40 ATS (+68.0 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 12-2 (+9.7 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 12-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (24-14-0-4, 52 pts.) at SAN JOSE (22-13-0-7, 51 pts.) - 4/16/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 5-13 ATS (-9.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
SAN JOSE is 14-2 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 13-1 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 106-68 ATS (-9.5 Units) in April games since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 125-91 ATS (-5.8 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 35-29 ATS (+68.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 25-12 ATS (+12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 58-50 ATS (+118.4 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 66-63 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 28-34 ATS (-22.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 12-8 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 12-8-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
11 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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[Udog]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, April 16

Hot teams
-- Islanders won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Washington won its last seven games. Maple Leafs won seven of their last nine games.
-- Senators won last two games, allowing one goal. after losing previous five.
-- Rangers won five of their last seven games.
-- Jets won last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Vancouver won five of its last six games.
-- San Jose won nine of its last twelve games. Kings are 7-4 in last 11 games, but lost last three on road.

Cold teams
-- Panthers lost three of their last four games.
-- Carolina lost 14 of its last 16 games.
-- Flyers lost four of their last five games.
-- Lightning lost five of their last six games.
-- Blues lost last two games, scoring one goal.
-- Edmonton lost last five games, outscored 17-4. Minnesota lost six of its last eight games.

Totals
-- Under is 10-4-1 in last fifteen Florida games.
-- Six of last nine Washington games went over total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Ottawa games.
-- Four of last five Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-4 in Winnipeg's last thirteen games.
-- Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Vancouver-St Louis games.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Edmonton-Minnesota games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six San Jose games.

Series records
-- Islanders won last three games vs Florida, allowing five goals.
-- Toronto beat Capitals twice this year, both by 3-2 scores.
-- Hurricanes won their last four games with Ottawa.
-- Rangers won 11 of last 12 games with Philadelphia.
-- Lightning lost three of last four visits to Winnipeg.
-- Canucks won three of last four games with St Louis.
-- Oilers lost four of last five games with Minnesota.
-- Kings lost three of last four games with San Jose.

Back-to-backs
-- Toronto is 3-4 if it played the night before.
-- Flyers are 3-1 at home if they played night before.
-- Canucks are 3-3 if they played night before, 2-1 if they won.
-- Minnesota is 4-0 at home (0-3 on road) if it played night before.

[Udog]

NHL

Tuesday, April 16

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. NY ISLANDERS
Florida is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Florida's last 12 games
NY Islanders are 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing Florida
NY Islanders are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. WASHINGTON
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
CAROLINA vs. OTTAWA
Carolina is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Carolina's last 10 games on the road
Ottawa is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games

7:30 PM
NY RANGERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 11 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

8:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. WINNIPEG
Tampa Bay is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Winnipeg's last 10 games

8:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. ST. LOUIS
Vancouver is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Vancouver's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 11 games when playing Vancouver
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

9:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. EDMONTON
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Minnesota is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

10:30 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. SAN JOSE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing San Jose
Los Angeles is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games
San Jose is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games


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[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

Arizona at NY Yankees
The Diamondbacks look to take advantage of a Yankees team that is 0-4 in Ivan Nova's last 4 starts in Game 1 of a series. Arizona is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Diamondbacks favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+120). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

Game 951-952: St. Louis at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Westbrook) 16.068; Pittsburgh (Sanchez) 16.468
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+130); Over

Game 953-954: Washington at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Haren) 15.452; Miami (Sanabia) 13.682
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Washington (-165); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-165); Under

Game 955-956: Philadelphia at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Kendrick) 15.162; Cincinnati (Bailey) 14.578
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+125); Over

Game 957-958: San Francisco at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 16.447; Milwaukee (Peralta) 14.511
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 2; 7
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-120); Under

Game 959-960: NY Mets at Colorado (8:40 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Laffey) 15.220; Colorado (Francis) 16.215
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado (-150); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-150); Under

Game 961-962: San Diego at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Marquis) 14.860; LA Dodgers (Capuano) 14.500
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-185); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+165); Over

Game 963-964: Chicago White Sox at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Axelrod) 15.186; Toronto (Johnson) 14.539
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+130); Under

Game 965-966: Boston at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Doubront) 15.817; Cleveland (Jimenez) 14.629
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+100); Over

Game 967-968: Tampa Bay at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Hernandez) 15.731; Baltimore (Arrieta) 15.182
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+100); Under

Game 969-970: LA Angels at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Vargas) 13.574; Minnesota (Pelfrey) 15.303
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+110); Over

Game 971-972: Houston at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Peacock) 13.791; Oakland (Griffin) 17.074
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 3 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-210); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-210); Over

Game 973-974: Detroit at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Fister) 15.391; Seattle (Harang) 15.790
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+120); Under

Game 975-976: Arizona at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (McCarthy) 15.830; NY Yankees (Nova) 15.361
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+120); Under

Game 977-978: Kansas City at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 15.243; Atlanta (Medlen) 17.574
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-185); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-185); Over

Game 979-980: Texas at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Holland) 14.773; Cubs (Wood) 14.920
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-135); No Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+115); N/A

Game 981-982: NY Mets at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Gee) 15.479; Colorado (Nicasio) 15.162
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado (-135); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+115); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, April 16

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ST LOUIS (8 - 5) at PITTSBURGH (6 - 7) - 7:05 PM
JAKE WESTBROOK (R) vs. JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WESTBROOK is 50-64 (-26.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 470-442 (+56.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 317-337 (+39.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SANCHEZ is 3-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WESTBROOK is 1-7 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.91 and a WHIP of 1.687.
His team's record is 2-7 (-8.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.7 units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.619.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (8 - 5) at MIAMI (2 - 11) - 7:10 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. ALEX SANABIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HAREN is 13-19 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 9-15 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 12-19 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 20-26 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 10-17 (-15.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 11-17 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 108-72 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 51-36 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-32 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 105-72 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 71-44 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 39-22 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 71-104 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 39-49 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 10-25 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 29-56 (-23.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 70-102 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 51-73 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 46-69 (-23.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 76-114 (-36.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 34-58 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. MIAMI since 1997
HAREN is 1-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

ALEX SANABIA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SANABIA is 2-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.04 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (6 - 7) at CINCINNATI (6 - 7) - 7:10 PM
KYLE KENDRICK (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 87-88 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 87-85 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-46 (-15.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KENDRICK is 28-17 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 310-336 (-79.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 323-297 (-72.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KENDRICK is 3-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.189.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.0 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BAILEY is 0-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.330.
His team's record is 1-5 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (9 - 4) at MILWAUKEE (3 - 8) - 8:10 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. WILY PERALTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 112-63 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 112-63 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 114-77 (+31.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-39 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-8 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 114-77 (+31.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 72-41 (+29.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 490-476 (+53.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-46 (+14.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 64-37 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ZITO is 26-11 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 12-5 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 26-11 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 14-6 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 19-6 (+15.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BARRY ZITO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ZITO is 2-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.91 and a WHIP of 1.511.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-5.6 units)

WILY PERALTA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (7 - 4) at COLORADO (8 - 4) - 8:40 PM
AARON LAFFEY (L) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 43-63 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 23-40 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 84-83 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 80-81 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 145-193 (-46.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 76-89 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 145-193 (-46.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 16-37 (-19.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 56-97 (-30.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FRANCIS is 7-19 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

AARON LAFFEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
LAFFEY is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. NY METS since 1997
FRANCIS is 2-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.398.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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SAN DIEGO (3 - 10) at LA DODGERS (7 - 6) - 10:10 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. CHRIS CAPUANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 10-27 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 90-134 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUIS is 76-95 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 101-68 (+25.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 7-19 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 39-43 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-2 (+0.7 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MARQUIS is 6-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.88 and a WHIP of 1.196.
His team's record is 8-8 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-9. (-2.8 units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAPUANO is 4-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.335.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-7. (-5.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (5 - 8) at TORONTO (6 - 7) - 7:05 PM
DYLAN AXELROD (R) vs. JOSH JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-42 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 476-481 (+44.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

DYLAN AXELROD vs. TORONTO since 1997
AXELROD is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 7.00 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JOSH JOHNSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
JOHNSON is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 2.172.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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BOSTON (8 - 4) at CLEVELAND (5 - 6) - 7:05 PM
FELIX DOUBRONT (L) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 77-97 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 65-88 (-38.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-70 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-69 (-31.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 34-23 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 192-199 (-52.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

FELIX DOUBRONT vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DOUBRONT is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.355.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
JIMENEZ is 1-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 7.84 and a WHIP of 1.984.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (4 - 8) at BALTIMORE (6 - 6) - 7:05 PM
ROBERTO HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 102-78 (+38.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 39-26 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-8 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 16-6 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 50-36 (+23.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 92-67 (+35.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-60 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 73-56 (+28.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 44-32 (+20.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 34-21 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 477-567 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 18-7 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)

ROBERTO HERNANDEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 4-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.72 and a WHIP of 1.465.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.9 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ARRIETA is 2-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.79 and a WHIP of 1.439.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (4 - 9) at MINNESOTA (5 - 7) - 8:10 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 12-24 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 1-7 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 120-73 (+36.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 667-655 (+60.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 159-143 (+27.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 556-542 (+62.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
VARGAS is 28-22 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 22-15 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 52-89 (-28.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 67-102 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 67-102 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PELFREY is 29-47 (-21.8 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VARGAS is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.621.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PELFREY is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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HOUSTON (4 - 9) at OAKLAND (10 - 4) - 10:05 PM
BRAD PEACOCK (R) vs. A.J. GRIFFIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 59-115 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-39 (-20.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-65 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-115 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 78-164 (-58.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 74-146 (-45.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 52-115 (-38.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 106-75 (+42.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 55-35 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-26 (+24.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 100-72 (+37.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 74-45 (+38.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 70-46 (+32.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 8-1 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 47-24 (+24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GRIFFIN is 15-3 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 14-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 10-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 10-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

BRAD PEACOCK vs. OAKLAND since 1997
PEACOCK is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.386.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

A.J. GRIFFIN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (7 - 5) at SEATTLE (6 - 8) - 10:10 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 12-19 (-13.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 44-50 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 47-98 (-40.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
DETROIT is 40-47 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 55-55 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 19-27 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FISTER is 13-33 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FISTER is 11-30 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DOUG FISTER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
FISTER is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

AARON HARANG vs. DETROIT since 1997
HARANG is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.438.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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ARIZONA (8 - 4) at NY YANKEES (6 - 5) - 7:05 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 63-49 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 127-98 (+27.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MCCARTHY is 11-3 (+9.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MCCARTHY is 2-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.588.
His team's record is 2-1 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (7 - 5) at ATLANTA (11 - 1) - 7:10 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. KRIS MEDLEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 11-1 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 11-1 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
ATLANTA is 11-1 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 71-38 (+28.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-1 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MEDLEN is 28-6 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 28-6 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 21-3 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 12-7 (+12.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-8 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 12-5 (+10.1 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
GUTHRIE is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KRIS MEDLEN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MEDLEN is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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TEXAS (8 - 5) at CHICAGO CUBS (4 - 8) - 8:05 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. TRAVIS WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 94-50 (+32.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HOLLAND is 24-7 (+15.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-109 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 674-639 (-148.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 15-35 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 135-168 (-53.1 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-109 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-57 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DEREK HOLLAND vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HOLLAND is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (7 - 4) at COLORADO (8 - 4) - 3:10 PM
AARON LAFFEY (L) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 23-40 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 31-19 (+16.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 84-83 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 80-81 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 145-193 (-46.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 76-89 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-40 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 145-193 (-46.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 16-37 (-19.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 56-97 (-30.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FRANCIS is 7-19 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 2-14 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

AARON LAFFEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
LAFFEY is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. NY METS since 1997
FRANCIS is 2-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.398.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, April 16

Hot pitchers
-- Westbrook is 1-1, 0.57 in two starts this season.
-- Zito is 2-0, 0.00 (14 IP) in two starts this season.

-- Medlen is 1-1, 2.25 in two starts this season. Guthrie is 3-0, 3.37 in his last three outings.
-- Holland has a 2.40 RA in two starts this season. Wood is 1-0, 2.19 in two starts this season.

-- Griffin is 2-0, 2.37 in his last three starts. Peacock is 3-1, 2.25 in his four major league starts.
-- Former Mariner Fister is 2-0, 2.77 in two starts this season. Harang is 1-1, 1.72 in his last three starts, but they were all last year.

Cold pitchers
-- JSanchez is 0-2, 12.96 in two starts this season.
-- Bailey is 1-1, 5.73 in two starts this season. Kendrick is 1-1, 6.17 in two starts this season.
-- Haren is 1-1, 8.38 in two starts this season. Sanabia is 1-1, 4.91 in two starts this season.
-- Peralta is 0-1, 5.25 in two starts this season.
-- Francis is 1-1, 9.39 in two starts this season. Nicasio has a 4.91 RA in his first two starts this season. Gee is 2-6, 4.81 in his last eight starts. Laffey is 1-1, 5.81 in his last six starts.
-- Capuano is 1-4, 6.20 in his last eight starts. Marquis is 0-1, 5.73 in his two starts this season.

-- Nova is 1-3, 7.06 in his last six starts. McCarthy is 0-1, 9.26 in his first two Arizona starts.

-- JJohnson is 0-4, 6.49 in his last five starts. Axelrod is 0-1, 6.75 in two starts this season.
-- Doubrant is 1-5, 5.85 in his last nine starts. Jimenez is 0-1, 6.75 in his two starts this season.
-- Hernandez is 0-5, 7.68 in his last six starts. Arrieta is 0-0, 7.20 in two starts this season.
-- Vargas is 0-3, 4.14 in his last six starts. Pelfrey is 1-2, 5.75 in his last seven outings.

Totals
-- Four of last five Pittsburgh games went over the total.
-- Nine of last eleven Cincinnati games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Washington games went over the total.
-- Five of six games at Miller Park went over the total.
-- Eight of eleven Met games went over the total.
-- Three of last four San Diego games went over the total.

-- Last three Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Medlen starts.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Texas games.

-- Five of last seven Toronto games went over the total.
-- Last four Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Tampa Bay games stayed under total.
-- Six of Angels' last eight games went over the total.
-- Eleven of last twelve Oakland games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-1-1 in last ten Detroit games.

Hot teams
-- Cardinals won seven of their last nine games. Pirates won five of their last seven games.
-- Phillies won four of their last six games.
-- Giants won five of their last six road games.
-- Mets won five of their last seven games. Colorado won eight of its last 11.

-- Bronx won five of its last six games. Arizona won three of its last four.
-- Braves won last nine games, allowing eight runs in last seven. Kansas City won five of its last seven games.
-- Rangers are 4-0 this month in game following a loss.

-- Blue Jays won three of their last four games.
-- Red Sox won five of their last seven games.
-- Oakland won ten of its last twelve games.
-- Tigers won six of their last nine games.

Cold teams
-- Reds lost four of their last five games.
-- Nationals lost three of their last four games. Miami lost eleven of its first thirteen games.
-- Brewers lost their last five home games.
-- Padres lost ten of their first thirteen games. Dodgers lost three of last four.

-- Cubs lost seven of their last nine games.

-- Rays lost six of their last seven games. Orioles are 3-5 in their last eight.
-- White Sox lost six of their last seven games.
-- Indians lost six of their last nine games.
-- Minnesota lost five of their last six games. Angels lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Astros lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Mariners lost six of their last nine games.

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MLB

Tuesday, April 16

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Trend Report
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3:10 PM
NY METS vs. COLORADO
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cleveland's last 15 games at home

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. NY YANKEES
Arizona is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
NY Yankees are 15-7 SU in their last 22 games at home

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis's last 13 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Pittsburgh's last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games when playing St. Louis

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Baltimore's last 24 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:07 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games at home
Toronto is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. ATLANTA
Kansas City is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CINCINNATI
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MIAMI
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Miami is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games at home

8:05 PM
TEXAS vs. CHI CUBS
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games

8:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games at home

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. MINNESOTA
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 16 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels

8:40 PM
NY METS vs. COLORADO
NY Mets are 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing Colorado
NY Mets4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,when playing at home against NY Mets
Colorado7-0-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

10:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Oakland is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home

10:10 PM
DETROIT vs. SEATTLE
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing Detroit
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit

10:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 14-7 SU in their last 21 games
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Diego


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MLB

Tuesday, April 16

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MLB weather report: Thunderstorms on Tuesday
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Potential thunderstorms are prominent in Tuesday's MLB weather report.

Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians (-107, -101, 8.5)
Site: Progressive Field

Temperatures in the mid-50s with a 30 percent chance of showers.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles (+114, -123, 8.5)
Site: Camden Yards

Partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the low-70s. Wind will blow out to left field at 12 mph.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Yankees (+115, 125, 9)
Site: Yankee Stadium

Winds will blow out to left field at 14 mph. Temperatures will be in the low-60s. The under was 7-3 when the wind blew out to left field at Yankee Stadium in 2012.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (-160, +147, 8.5)
Site: PNC Park

Thunderstorms are in the forecast, with a 50 percent chance of rain at game time. Temperatures will be in the mid-60s.

Kansas City Royals vs. Atlanta Braves (+167, -182, 7)
Site: Turner Field

A slight chance of thunderstorms, with a 17 percent chance of rain.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds (+132, -143, 8.5)
Site: Great American Ball Park

Thunderstorms are in the forecast in Cincinnati, with a 60 percent chance of rain. Temperatures will be in the low-70s.

Texas Rangers vs. Chicago Cubs (-135, +125, n/a)
Site: Wrigley Field

Temperatures in the high-40s with a 20 percent chance of rain.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Minnesota Twins (-125, +115, 9)
Site: Target Field

Temperatures in the low 40s at first pitch.

New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies - Game One (+123, -133, 10)
Site: Coors Field

A 50 percent chance of showers is in the forecast, with temperatures in the low-40s.

New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies - Game Two (+130, -141, 10.5)
Site: Coors Field

A 30 percent chance of showers with temperatures in the low-40s. Wind will blow from right field to left field at 13 mph.

Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics (+194, -212, 7.5)
Site: O.co Coliseum

Winds will blow from left field to right field at 10 mph, with temperatures in the low-60s.


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NHL

Tuesday, April 16

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Canucks at Blues: What bettors need to know
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Vancouver Canucks at St. Louis Blues (-139, 5)

Three games into a five-game road trip, the Vancouver Canucks have two wins from Roberto Luongo. The Canucks visit St. Louis on Tuesday to conclude their season series with the Blues. Vancouver is looking for its sixth win in seven games after defeating Nashville 5-2 on Monday to maintain a five-point lead in the Northwest Division. Cory Schneider should be healthy after battling the flu last week and likely will start against St. Louis. The Blues are looking to halt a two-game slide and improve on their precarious playoff position. They trail sixth-place Minnesota by one point but are only one point ahead of ninth-place Columbus.

St. Louis has not scored more than two goals in any of its lasts five games, relying on the stellar play of netminders Brian Elliott and rookie Jake Allen to begin the month on a six-game winning streak. Elliott posted three straight shutouts before allowing two goals on 24 shots in a 2-0 loss to Chicago on Sunday. Allen has lost three of his last four starts but is 9-4-0. Vancouver lost to the Blues 4-3 in a shootout at home on Feb. 17 but defeated St. Louis 3-2 on March 19. The Blues are 9-8-1 at Scottrade Center and have one win in their last four home games.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Rogers Sportsnet Pacific (Vancouver), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

ABOUT THE CANUCKS (24-12-6, 16-21 over/under): Brothers Henrik and Daniel Sedin have 18 points combined this month. Defenseman Jason Garrison has six points in April to raise his season total to 14. Vancouver is 3-for-10 on the power play in its last three games and 5-for-19 in its last six. Prior to Schneider’s flu, Luongo had not started since March 18 - an 11-game span. Ryan Kesler scored twice on Monday for three goals and six points in four games since returning from a broken foot. Roy scored his first goal with the Canucks in the first period of Monday’s victory.

ABOUT THE BLUES (23-16-2, 19-18 over/under): Jaroslav Halak returned to the ice but is still at least a week away from returning. T.J. Oshie is unlikely to play against Vancouver after missing eight games with a foot injury. Oshie, listed as day-to-day, would provide a boost (20 points in 30 games) to St. Louis’ anemic offense. No Blues player has more than four points this month and leading scorer Chris Stewart has been held to two points in eight games. Rookie Vladimir Tarasenko has one assist in April and has not looked the same since suffering a concussion in February.

TRENDS:

* Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in St. Louis.
* Under is 8-1-2 in the last 11 meetings.
* Canucks are 35-16 in their last 51 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
* Blues are 13-5 in their last 18 vs. Northwest.

OVERTIME:

1. Vancouver is 7-2-3 against Central Division opponents. The Blues are 7-3-1 against Northwest Division foes.

2. The Canucks are eight points away from clinching their fifth consecutive Northwest Division title.

3. St. Louis plays six of its final seven games at home.


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NBA
Short Sheet

Tuesday, April 16

Toronto at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Toronto: 60-45 ATS after playing a game as an underdog
Atlanta: 5-17 ATS in home games after 1 or more consecutive wins

Indiana at Boston, 8:05 ET TNT
Indiana: 15-5 ATS off a road loss
Boston: 5-16 ATS off a road win by 10 points or more

Portland at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET TNT
Portland: 14-27 ATS after one or more consecutive overs
LA Clippers: 24-12 ATS when the total is 200 to 209.5