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**Udog** · 05-31-2013, 09:39 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Mets have suddenly won five games in a row, allowing nine runs.

-- Pirates are 34-20 after beating Detroit 1-0 in extra innings for second time in last three nights.

-- Travis Wood hit a grand slam as the Cubs beat the White Sox; Chicago pitchers have 19 RBI in May alone.

-- Last time a major league pitching staff had more RBI in a month was in 1940, when the Detroit pitchers had 20.

-- Dodgers lost again, are now 22-30 and put Matt Kemp (hamstring) on the DL; they'll be hiring a new manager soon.

-- Sacramento Kings hired Mike Malone as coach, which is unusual since they don't have a new GM yet. Malone is very highly regarded; he is the son of veteran coach Brendan Malone.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with the weekend here........

13) From reading New York papers, its clear Rangers’ GM Glen Sather wasn’t going to fire his coach until exit interviews with players indicated a widening gap between the players and coach John Tortorella. Given that scenario, the coach almost always goes, especially if the unhappy players are the core of the team.

12) Given the NHL’s condensed 48-game season this year, its seems a little unfairto fire a coach this spring, especially one who has had success, but when did life become fair? Tortorella has won a Stanley Cup (Tampa Bay) and will get another job. He would probably be real good on TV, given his outspoken nature, but sadly, you can’t curse on live network TV.

If you saw HBO’s footage of Tortorella a couple years ago when he was miked while coaching, he says some funny stuff when he’s mad.

11) This is first time since 2007 (Detroit/Buffalo) that both #1 seeds made it to the Conference finals; that year, they both lost.

10) This was the last year for the Red Wings in the Western Conference; they trade places with Winnipeg next year; I think Columbus goes to the east, too. Only took NHL two years to get Winnipeg out of the Southeast Division, so kudos to them for that.

9) CFL training camps started this week. In May. Football is getting closer; the Phil Steele College Football bible is scheduled to hit newsstands June 18. Always a big day.

8) Chicago’s Brent Seabrook is only the 4th defenseman ever (first since 2001) to score an OT goal in a Game 7.

7) Rory McIlroy birdied the first hole Thursday, then played the next 11 holes in 7-over par; how does someone that good play so badly? Muirfield isn’t supposed to be that hard a course.

6) Rhode Island hired Luke Murray as an assistant basketball coach, which wouldn’t normally be that big a deal, except that Luke has a pretty famous dad, comedian Bill Murray.

\5) LSU-Wisconsin are negotiating a 2-year football series, with a 2014 game in Houston, then another game (probably in ’17) at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Would Les Miles chew grass pulled from the frozen tundra?

4) The last seven Super Bowl champs combined to win a total of zero playoff games the year after they won their title.

3) Royals hired George Brett as hitting coach; what they need are players who play like Brett, but they don’t come along that often. Will be interesting to see if he can spark an improvement by their offense. There are also rumors that Brett will be the Royals' manager by the All-Star break.

2) National Spelling Bee is on ESPN this week; you talk about kids who play too many video games, how about these kids? Hide their books for an hour or two every day and make them go outside and do stuff. Seriously.

1) Lance Stephenson is 6-27 from floor in Miami's three playoff wins, 13-27 in two games Pacers won.

**Udog** · 05-31-2013, 09:39 AM

NFL Games of the Year: Line tight for Redskins-Cowboys

Odds are out for the biggest and best games of the upcoming NFL season. Covers Expert Bryan Power gives you his insight into some of these marquee matchups and predicts where the odds could move before kickoff.

NFL Week 6: Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys (-2)

Recent History: Dallas 15-9 SU, 10-14 ATS, Under 14-8-2

Early look at the Redskins: Robert Griffin III was all the rage in 2012, but with his health still in question for 2013, the market isn’t going to be nearly as kind to the Redskins. They came out of nowhere to win the NFC East last year, but they find themselves about even with the Cowboys and behind the Giants, according to this year’s odds. Most books have their win total at eight wins (with some 8.5’s). I don’t foresee a return trip to the playoffs in the Nation’s Capital.

Early look at the Cowboys: The familiar stench of disappointment was emanating from Big D at the end of last season after another Tony Romo Week 17 failure. But because of the talent here, and the star on the helmet, expectations will always be high for the Cowboys. Assuming the Redskins don’t repeat as NFC East Champs, that leaves the Boys or the Giants as the most likely contenders as the Eagles are still a rebuilding project. Most books have Dallas’ win total at 8.5.

Where this line will move: This is a Sunday night game and if Dallas is still less than -3, then expect the action to come in on them. However, the fact that Washington will be coming in off its bye week could limit that action.

**Udog** · 05-31-2013, 09:39 AM

NHL Western Conference Final preview: Blackhawks vs. Kings

The four remaining NHL teams in this year’s playoffs are the last four Stanley Cup champs. That’s the first time that's happened since 1945. The Chicago Blackhawks overcame a 3-1 series deficit to slip by the Detroit Red Wings in Game 7 Wednesday night while the Los Angeles Kings also needed seven games to dispatch the San Jose Sharks.

No. 1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. No. 5 Los Angeles Kings

Season series: Blackhawks won 2-1 SU, 2-0-1 over/under

Series prices: Blackhawks -160, Kings +140

Why bet the Blackhawks: The Blackhawks have won three straight games and have some serious momentum heading into their series with the defending Stanley Cup champs. Corey Crawford has been superb in goal for Chicago, posting a .948 save percentage and 1.50 goals-against average in the last four contests of the conference semifinals. The Blackhawks' penalty kill has yielded just one power play goal on 41 opportunities in 12 playoff games. That is by far the best percentage in this year’s postseason at 97.6 percent.

Why bet the Kings: The Kings are the defending champs and goaltender Jonathan Quick is reproducing the kind of numbers that earned him Conn Smythe honors last season. Quick leads all goalies in goals-against average (1.50), save percentage (.948) and shutouts (3). Quick’s stellar play has under bettors laughing all the way to the bank to date. Los Angeles is 2-10-1 over/under entering the conference finals and is allowing a league-low 1.54 goals per game. The Kings also have a distinct size advantage in this series. The average weight of the 12 forwards expected to suit up for Game 1 is 211 pounds.

**Udog** · 05-31-2013, 09:40 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Tulsa at New York
The Liberty look to take advantage of a Tulsa team that is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games in New York. New York is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Liberty favored by 11. Dunkel Pick: New York (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's picks

FRIDAY, MAY 31

Game 601-602: Atlanta at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 115.332; Indiana 117.416
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 2; 160
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 4; 155
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+4); Over

Game 603-604: Tulsa at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 101.356; New York 112.536
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 11; 152
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 7 1/2; 158
Dunkel Pick: New York (-7 1/2); Under

Game 605-606: Connecticut at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 113.814; Chicago 120.698
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 7; 152
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 5; 157 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-5 1/2); Under

WNBA
Long Sheet

Friday, May 31

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ATLANTA (1 - 0) at INDIANA (1 - 0) - 5/31/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-7 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 9-6 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TULSA (0 - 2) at NEW YORK (0 - 1) - 5/31/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 68-46 ATS (+17.4 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
NEW YORK is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.

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

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CONNECTICUT (1 - 0) at CHICAGO (1 - 0) - 5/31/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games on Friday since 1997.
CHICAGO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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WNBA

Friday, May 31

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. INDIANA
Atlanta is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 8 games at home

7:30 PM
TULSA vs. NEW YORK
Tulsa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Tulsa's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New York's last 9 games
New York is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tulsa

8:30 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. CHICAGO
Connecticut is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Connecticut's last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut

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**Udog** · 05-31-2013, 09:54 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
The Pirates look to follow up last night's 1-0 win over Detroit and build on their 5-0 record in Wandy Rodriguez' last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in the previous game. Pittsburgh is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Pirates favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, MAY 31

Game 901-902: Arizona at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Miley) 14.894; Cubs (Garza) 16.373
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-120); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-120); N/A

Game 903-904: Milwaukee at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 13.964; Philadelphia (Hamels) 13.442
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+115); Over

Game 905-906: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 15.345; Pittsburgh (Rodriguez) 16.462
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+105); Over

Game 907-908: NY Mets at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Marcum) 15.778; Miami (Turner) 13.395
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 909-910: Washington at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Strasburg) 15.192; Atlanta (Teheran) 16.304
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+100); Over

Game 911-912: San Francisco at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 16.465; St. Louis (Miller) 15.440
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+130); Under

Game 913-914: LA Dodgers at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.632; Colorado (Garland) 14.132
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-155); Under

Game 915-916: Detroit at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Scherzer) 15.401; Baltimore (Gonzalez) 16.123
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Detroit (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+115); Over

Game 917-918: Tampa Bay at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Moore) 16.856; Cleveland (Kluber) 15.214
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-130); Under

Game 919-920: Boston at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lester) 14.965; NY Yankees (Sabathia) 15.295
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-115); Over

Game 921-922: Kansas City at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Davis) 14.186; Texas (Holland) 15.725
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Texas (-210); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-210); Under

Game 923-924: Seattle at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Iwakuma) 15.958; Minnesota (Pelfrey) 14.395
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Seattle (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-140); Over

Game 925-926: Houston at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Keuchel) 14.673; LA Angels (Hanson) 16.022
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-250); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-250); Under

Game 927-928: Chicago White Sox at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Axelrod) 15.266; Oakland (Colon) 14.982
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-170); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+150); over

Game 929-930: Toronto at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Jenkins) 14.512; San Diego (Marquis) 15.939
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: San Diego (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-135); Under

**Udog** · 05-31-2013, 09:55 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, May 31

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ARIZONA (30 - 23) at CHICAGO CUBS (22 - 30) - 2:20 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 140-111 (+26.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 29-21 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 83-131 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 684-649 (-149.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 690-713 (-133.7 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 83-131 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 59-94 (-27.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-71 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.

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

WADE MILEY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MILEY is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

MATT GARZA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GARZA is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 0.909.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

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MILWAUKEE (19 - 33) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 28) - 7:05 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 19-33 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-63 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 5-22 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-33 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 4-18 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-23 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-51 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 107-109 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 131-152 (-44.3 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 52-54 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 107-106 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-38 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-56 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 1-10 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 0-5 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 1-10 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 0-7 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

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

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GALLARDO is 3-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.46 and a WHIP of 0.932.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HAMELS is 7-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 0.983.
His team's record is 7-4 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.6 units)

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CINCINNATI (33 - 21) at PITTSBURGH (34 - 20) - 7:05 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 34-20 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 20-9 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-8 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 16-8 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 34-20 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 22-12 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-14 (+19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 20-13 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 14-9 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 132-89 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 628-699 (+58.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 35-19 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 109-104 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 132-89 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 410-454 (+37.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 55-32 (+18.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CUETO is 22-8 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-0 (+3.8 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CUETO is 12-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.064.
His team's record is 13-7 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-7. (+3.3 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 8-11 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.343.
His team's record is 13-16 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 17-12. (+3.6 units)

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NY METS (22 - 29) at MIAMI (13 - 41) - 7:10 PM
SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. ALEX SANABIA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-3 (+0.8 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. MIAMI since 1997
MARCUM is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ALEX SANABIA vs. NY METS since 1997
SANABIA is 3-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (27 - 27) at ATLANTA (32 - 21) - 7:30 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. JULIO TEHERAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 53-72 (-27.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
STRASBURG is 8-13 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 126-90 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 59-31 (+24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 123-88 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 85-53 (+23.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 79-46 (+24.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 207-176 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 45-37 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 136-112 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 76-69 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 102-87 (+23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-2 (+3.4 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STRASBURG is 3-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.336.
His team's record is 3-6 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.4 units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
TEHERAN is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.765.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (29 - 25) at ST LOUIS (35 - 18) - 8:15 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 35-18 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 20-7 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
ST LOUIS is 35-18 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 29-12 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 14-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 134-98 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 134-96 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 84-56 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 494-487 (+46.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 77-54 (+16.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-46 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CAIN is 10-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 16-6 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CAIN is 3-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.405.
His team's record is 4-7 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-2.1 units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MILLER is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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LA DODGERS (22 - 30) at COLORADO (28 - 26) - 8:40 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. JON GARLAND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 22-30 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 9-17 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
LA DODGERS are 5-16 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 22-30 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-25 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-20 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 49-57 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 10-19 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KERSHAW is 8-12 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 165-215 (-50.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 89-100 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 30-54 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 165-215 (-50.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 23-47 (-22.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-1 (+1.7 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
KERSHAW is 7-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 11-7 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-8. (+0.6 units)

JON GARLAND vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GARLAND is 2-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.402.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

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DETROIT (29 - 23) at BALTIMORE (30 - 24) - 7:05 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 124-103 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-24 (-19.5 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 53-61 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-29 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 120-100 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 32-43 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 126-96 (+44.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 52-39 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 114-83 (+41.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 84-71 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 90-69 (+32.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-58 (+14.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 16-8 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GONZALEZ is 15-9 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 13-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 23-8 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 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.

MAX SCHERZER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SCHERZER is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.560.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
GONZALEZ is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.940.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (29 - 24) at CLEVELAND (29 - 24) - 7:05 PM
MATT MOORE (L) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 29-24 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-11 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-10 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 196-202 (-51.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+0.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

MATT MOORE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MOORE is 2-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.404.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (33 - 22) at NY YANKEES (30 - 23) - 7:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 102-115 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 77-88 (-30.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 86-104 (-40.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 67-84 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-69 (-25.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 38-38 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 21-27 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 15-22 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 17-8 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 27-8 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 83-47 (+23.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 15-7 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 18-7 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 26-15 (+11.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 119-107 (-66.4 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JON LESTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LESTER is 10-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.443.
His team's record is 13-10 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-10. (+0.7 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. BOSTON since 1997
SABATHIA is 8-12 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.72 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 9-16 (-10.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-11. (+0.9 units)

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KANSAS CITY (22 - 29) at TEXAS (33 - 20) - 8:05 PM
WADE DAVIS (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 8-19 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 8-22 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 12-20 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 11-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 9-0 (+9.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
HOLLAND is 49-25 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOLLAND is 47-23 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOLLAND is 7-0 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 28-27 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 66-59 (-17.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

WADE DAVIS vs. TEXAS since 1997
DAVIS is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 13.91 and a WHIP of 2.909.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HOLLAND is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.61 and a WHIP of 1.480.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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SEATTLE (23 - 31) at MINNESOTA (23 - 28) - 8:10 PM
HISASHI IWAKUMA (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
IWAKUMA is 18-9 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 17-8 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 11-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 60-102 (-31.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 75-112 (-37.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 34-56 (-21.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-22 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 75-112 (-37.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 44-68 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 49-80 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PELFREY is 30-51 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
IWAKUMA is 2-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.769.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (17 - 37) at LA ANGELS (25 - 29) - 10:05 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. TOMMY HANSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 72-143 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 5-22 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 28-77 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-50 (-26.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 93-150 (-46.0 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 72-143 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 88-186 (-63.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-34 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 247-183 (+47.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 25-29 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 9-15 (-9.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 25-29 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 14-24 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-3 (+1.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

TOMMY HANSON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HANSON is 4-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.11 and a WHIP of 0.872.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.3 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (24 - 27) at OAKLAND (31 - 24) - 10:05 PM
DYLAN AXELROD (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 127-95 (+43.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 66-41 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 121-89 (+41.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-12 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 85-58 (+35.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 55-30 (+26.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 21-13 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 15-6 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 484-488 (+47.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 602-618 (+38.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

DYLAN AXELROD vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

BARTOLO COLON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
COLON is 10-8 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.06 and a WHIP of 1.359.
His team's record is 11-11 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-10. (-0.1 units)

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TORONTO (23 - 31) at SAN DIEGO (24 - 29) - 10:05 PM
CHAD JENKINS (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 7-16 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 57-78 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 100-112 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 31-24 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 31-24 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 19-40 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUIS is 79-96 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

CHAD JENKINS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON MARQUIS vs. TORONTO since 1997
MARQUIS is 1-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.19 and a WHIP of 1.688.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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**Udog** · 05-31-2013, 09:55 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, May 31

Hot pitchers
-- Rodriguez is 4-0, 3.00 in his last four starts. Cueto is 2-0, 2.76 in five starts this season.
-- Teheran is 1-1, 1.71 in his last three starts. Strasburg is 2-0, 1.57 in his last three outings.
-- Miller is 2-1, 1.99 in his last five starts. Giants won last six Cain starts (4-0, 3.86).
-- Kershaw is 3-1, 1.54 in his last six starts.

-- Marquis is 5-0, 3.34 in his last six starts. Toronto won both Jenkins starts this season (1-0, 3.60), scoring 18 runs.

-- Scherzer is 4-0, 2.92 in his last five starts. MGonzalez is 0-0, 2.13 in two starts since coming off the DL.
-- Rays are 9-1 when Moore starts (2-0, 2.37 in last three). Kluber is 1-1, 3.32 in his last three starts.
-- Texas won last five Holland starts (3-0, 3.09).
-- Seattle won five of last six Iwakuma starts (4-0, 2.85).
-- Hanson was 1-0, 2.65 in his last three starts before going on bereavement leave; his last start was May 4.
-- Colon is 2-0, 1.29 in his last two starts. Axelrod is 3-0, 4.32 in his last three.

Cold pitchers
-- Miley is 0-3, 9.82 in his last three starts. Garza is 0-0, 4.00 in his first couple starts this season.
-- Hamels is 0-5, 4.60 in his last five starts. Milwaukee lost last five Gallardo starts (0-4, 5.54).
-- Marcum is 0-4, 5.79 in six starts this season. Turner is 3-4, 4.47 in 10 AAA starts this season; he is 2-6, 5.19 in 13 career starts in major leagues.
-- Garland is 0-4, 6.86 in his last four starts.

-- Sabathia is 0-1, 5.70 in his last four starts. Lester is 0-1, 6.92 in his last two.
-- Davis is 0-3, 7.06 in his last four starts.
-- Pelfrey is 0-2, 7.64 in his last four starts.
-- Keuchel is 1-1, 7.36 in his last three starts.

Starting Pitchers/First Inning
You can wager on whether teams will score in first inning. Below is how often a starting pitcher has allowed 1+ runs in first inning in one of his starts........
-- Miley 1-10; Garza 0-2
-- Gallardo 2-11; Hamels 3-11
-- Cueto 0-5; Rodriguez 2-10
-- Marcum 1-6; Turner 0-0
-- Strasburg 4-11 (0 of last 5); Teheran 4-9
-- Cain 4-11; Miller 3-10
-- Kershaw 0-11; Garland 4-10

-- Jenkins 0-2; Marquis 3-10

-- Scherzer 3-10; Gonzalez 2-8
-- Moore 4-10 (4 of last 5); Kluber 0-6
-- Lester 3-11; Sabathia 4-11
-- Davis 2-10; Holland 0-10
-- Iwakuma 4-11; Pelfrey 5-10
-- Keuchel 0-4; Hansen 2-5
-- Axelrod 3-10; Colon 2-10

Totals
-- Six of last eight Arizona road games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Eight of last twelve Pirate games stayed under the total.
-- Ten of Mets' last fourteen games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Washington games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in Cain's last eight starts.
-- Eight of last eleven Colorado games stayed under the total.

-- Seven of last eight Toronto games went over the total.

-- Over is 11-3-1 in Baltimore's last fifteen games.
-- Over is 23-7-1 in last 31 Tampa Bay games.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Boston games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Texas games.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in last seven Mariner games.
-- Six of last seven Angel games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Oakland home games stayed under total.

Hot teams
Royals led Cardinals 4-2 in top of 9th as I type this, but game has been in a very long rain delay; stats here reflect Royals winning this game.
-- Cubs won their last four games, scoring 29 runs. Arizona won four of its last six games.
-- Pirates won 13 of their last 16 games. Reds won 14 of their last 19.
-- Mets won their last five games, allowing nine runs.
-- Atlanta won ten of its last thirteen games.
-- Cardinals won 21 of their last 28 games.

-- Rays won their last four games, scoring 33 runs.
-- Red Sox won five of their last seven games.
-- Twins won five of their last six games.
-- Angels won nine of their last eleven games. Houston won three of last four.
-- A's won 11 of their last 13 games.

Cold teams
-- Brewers lost 13 of their last 16 games. Philly is 3-4 in its last seven games.
-- Marlins lost 19 of their last 22 games.
-- Nationals lost four of their last six games.
-- Giants lost five of their last eight games.
-- Dodgers lost nine of their last eleven road games. Rockies lost five of their last six games overall.

-- Padres lost six of their last nine games. Toronto lost six of its last nine road games.

-- Detroit lost its last three games, despite allowing only seven runs. Orioles lost seven of their last eleven home games.
-- Indians lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Bronx lost its last five games, outscored 24-10.
-- Royals lost 12 of their last 14 games. Texas lost three of last four.
-- Mariners lost ten of their last thirteen games.
-- White Sox lost their last three games, allowing 24 runs.

**Udog** · 05-31-2013, 09:56 AM

MLB

Friday, May 31

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Trend Report
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2:20 PM
ARIZONA vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Arizona is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi Cubs's last 14 games at home
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games on the road
Milwaukee is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baltimore's last 12 games when playing Detroit
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Cleveland is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games on the road
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets

7:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
Atlanta is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washington

8:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TEXAS
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Texas is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Seattle
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:15 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home

8:40 PM
LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 2-9 SU in their last 11 games on the road
Colorado is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Colorado is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers

10:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Houston is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games

10:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

10:10 PM
TORONTO vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games
Toronto is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
San Diego is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

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**Udog** · 05-31-2013, 09:58 AM

MLB

Friday, May 31

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Capping the calendar: June's best and worst MLB pitchers
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The MLB calendar flips to June and we look at which pitchers perform well in the third month of the schedule and which ones run out of gas in June.

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a 2-to-1 or better success ratio in team starts the last three seasons during the month of June. On the flip side, we’ve also listed pitchers that struggle in June team starts, winning 33 percent or less of their efforts. To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts with at least one start each June over the last three years.

GOOD JUNE PITCHERS

Joe Blanton, Los Angeles Angels • 7-3

This might take a leap of faith to back the Angels right-hander who is on pace to have the worst year of career. If he’s going to help his team the rest of the season, giving up over 1.5 hits per innings pitched has to change immediately. Maybe turning the calendar will help.

Clay Buchholz, Boston Red Sox • 11-1

Buchholz begins this month after missing a start with irritation in his collarbone/AC joint. Otherwise, the Red Sox righty has done little wrong in 2013, as opposing batters are below the Mendoza Line (.200 batting average) against his tosses this year. The biggest difference is his ability to be focused for each start, which was not the case previously.

Johnny Cueto, Cincinnati Reds • 10-4

Having returned from the DL on May 20, Cueto is expected to continue what was the start of a quality campaign. Being backed with a ballclub which can score runs helps, but the Dominican native hides the ball expertly with a lively two and four-seam fastballs and a quick biting slider. Confident hurler.

Ryan Dempster, Boston Red Sox • 11-3

The 36-year-old right-hander has struggled to find his pitch location, explaining his mediocre record. The fastball has lacked the tailing action of the past and left-handed batters are squaring up his tosses more often. It’s time for Dempster to start contributing for Boston.

R.A. Dickey, Toronto Blue Jays • 12-4

The dancing knuckleball has not been there for the Cy Young winner. Consistently, Dickey has not had the same dropping action from his knuckler as last year, which is why he’s been so prone to the long ball. The conundrum is exasperated by the fact this has not happened even when he changed speeds. It is time for Dickey to start earning his wages.

Jason Hammel, Baltimore Orioles • 11-5

In spite of a solid record this year, Hammel still has an ERA over 5.00. Where he’s been generally improved is more quality starts, but when Orioles starter has an “off day”, he is hammered. If the 6-foot-6 right-hander can maintain the same win percentage in June as in the past, manager Buck Showalter will take it.

Tommy Hanson, Arizona Diamondbacks • 12-2

Has been on the restricted list and on May 25 threw a five-inning, 75-pitch simulated game in Arizona and appears to be on the verge of rejoining the Angels' staff. With the Angels’ recent play; they would really like to have one of their main starters back to strengthen the rotation and the bullpen. Having Hanson put together another hot June would be a big plus.

Ubaldo Jimenez, Cleveland Indians • 11-5

No longer the mid-to-upper 90’s pitcher from his Colorado days, Jimenez is a back of the rotation starter for Cleveland, capable of two or three solid outings in a row and then struggle with his complicated delivery and be tagged. Always the key for this 29 year old is not walking batters, since that is when things unravel.

Mat Latos, Cincinnati Reds • 12-4

Since arriving in Cincinnati, Latos has grown up and pitched with greater maturity. He is less bothered with mistakes and moves on to the next pitch instead of dwelling on what happened two batters ago. Could reach the next level as a pitcher if he develops a better plan for going through the lineup the third and fourth time.

Jon Niese, New York Mets • 13-4

Not having a very good season on a below average club, Niese has started to focus on himself. The lefty has developed bad mechanics, leaning to the side and forward in his delivery instead of being straight up. The Mets year is probably lost, but Niese can turn it around by doing what he does best with his drop-and-drive motion.

David Price, Tampa Bay Rays • 12-5

Price has been on the DL since May 15 with a left triceps strain in the midst of his worst professional season. Maybe the rest will help and the velocity will return for the current AL Cy Young winner. Hard to imagine Tampa Bay makes the playoffs without Price finishing the year strong when he returns.

C.C. Sabathia, New York Yankees • 14-2

For really the first time, the Yankees big man is starting to show some mileage. Sabathia’s batting average allowed is on a pace for a career-worst and he is well ahead of surrendering the most home runs of his storied career (11 to this point; 22 HR is previous high). The fastball has lost a couple of miles per hour and his slurvy breaking pitches have not yet had the usual bite. Nonetheless, he’s still C.C. and chances are he will figure out how to win more games.

Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers • 14-3

After a couple of domineering years, Detroit’s ace has been ordinary by his standards in 2013. Verlander is permitting a hit an inning, something he has not done since his breakout year in 2006. His past suggests he could return to his usual productive ways at any moment and this is typically a sendoff point for him.

Jered Weaver, Los Angeles Angels • 8-4

The tall, lanky Halos hurler is back from a broken left elbow and is expected to do what he throughout his career, win nearly two out three decisions (102-53 record). This premier starter works all four corners of the strike zone like a surgeon.

C.J. Wilson, Los Angeles Angels • 14-1

Interesting to note there are four Anaheim starters on this list, thus if history is a predictor of the future, the Halos could have a monster June. A little hesitant at first being an ace when Weaver was injured, the left-hander looked more comfortable as time wore on and at least looked the part. Has owned this month.

BAD JUNE PITCHERS

Jeremy Guthrie, Kansas City Royals • 3-10

After setting a Kansas City franchise-record with 17 consecutive starts without a loss, Guthrie was roughed up the latter part of May and seen his ERA begin to return to career norms. Unless the Royals offense displays the ability to score like they did in sharp 17-10 start to the season, it is going to be difficult to back Guthrie.

Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies • 5-12

The Phillies’ left-hander has already lost more games (8) than all of last season (6). After a rocky start, Hamels’ ERA has been in the mid-four’s since late April and though run support has been an issue from time to time, his yo-yo performances have made a bad situation worse. Hamels’ unusually high ERA at home (5.35) is what has really hurt him and finishing above .500 could be quite a task.

Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians • 5-10

Playing on his best team since joining Cleveland, Masterson is trending positively. The Jamaican-born sidearm pitcher is at career-lows in batting average allowed and WHIP and if he can surpass the problems he’s endured in past June’s, he is setting himself up for a fine campaign.

Brian Matusz, Baltimore Orioles • 4-13

Has only been used in relief by Baltimore this season and appears to have found a niche as a non-starter.

Ricky Nolasco, Miami Marlins • 5-12

The Corona, CA native is statistically having his best year since 2007, when he was 15-8 with a 3.52 ERA. Unfortunately, Nolasco can’t be expected to come close to matching the same win total, playing for an abysmal Marlins outfit. He has to be considered prime acquisition material for a contender before the season heads too much further down the road.

Anibal Sanchez, Detroit Tigers • 5-10

Unlike Nolasco, Sanchez has been saved from Miami, pitching for Detroit. More comfortable in his first full season in MoTown, Sanchez’s 5-4 record does not indicate how well he thrown for the Tigers. His previous negative numbers figure to be in the past with a championship contender.

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**Udog** · 05-31-2013, 12:12 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, May 31

National League

Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Miley: Arizona 15-4 SU off an Over
Garza: Cubs 6-22 SU off 4+ games allowing 4 runs or less

Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Gallardo: 12-3 Over away vs. NL East opponents
Hamels: 1-7 TSR as a favorite

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Cueto: Cincinnati 0-7 SU away after scoring 1 or 0 runs
Rodriguez: Pittsburgh 14-4 SU after scoring 2 runs or less

NY Mets at Miami, 7:10 ET
Marcum: Mets 12-3 Over after allowing 2 runs or less
Turner: Miami 5-22 SU in May

Washington at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Strasburg: Washington 12-1 Under off a combined score of 2 runs or less
Teheran: Atlanta 25-8 SU after scoring 8+ runs

San Francisco at St. Louis, 8:15 ET
Cain: San Francisco 26-6 Over away after allowing 2 runs or less
Miller: St. Louis 12-1 SU after scoring 2 runs or less

LA Dodgers at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Kershaw: Dodgers 5-15 SU vs. division opponents
Garland: 11-2 Over at home after losing 4 of their last 5 games

American League

Detroit at Baltimore, 7:05 ET MLB
Scherzer: Detroit 1-9 SU away after scoring 2 runs or less
Gonzalez: 13-6 TSR in night games

Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Moore: Tampa Bay 1-9 SU off BB Unders
Kluber: Cleveland 20-8 SU off a win by 6+ runs

Boston at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET MLB
Lester: Boston 15-4 SU after the bullpen allowed 0 runs
Sabathia: 14-5 Over vs. division opponents

Kansas City at Texas, 8:05 ET
Davis: Kansas City 3-12 SU after losing 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
Holland: 15-4 TSR pitching on 5 or 6 days rest

Seattle at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Iwakuma: 11-4 TSR in night games
Pelfrey: 1-7 TSR pitching off 3+ team wins

Houston at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Keuchel: Houston 21-59 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Hanson: 14-4 Over in May

Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 10:05 ET WGN
Axelrod: White Sox 10-1 Under as a road underdog of +150 to +175
Colon: Oakland 35-12 SU after winning 4 of their last 5 games

Interleague

Toronto at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Jenkins: Toronto 10-22 SU with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
Marquis: 24-16 TSR with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs

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