Saturday's Trends and Indexes - 6/8 (NBA, NHL, MLB, WNBA, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Saturday, June 8

Good Luck on day #159 of 2013!

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

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[Udog]

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

-- Arizona's Paul Goldschmidt has 57 RBI already; he's 9 for last 16 with RISP, with 20 RBI. An MVP candidate.

-- Kansas transfer swingman Anrio Adams will wind up at UNLV; he did not crack the Jayhawks' lineup, but could help the Rebels.

-- Former Indiana Hoosier Mo Creek transferred to George Washington, where he can play this fall; he'll help the Colonials.

-- Josh Donaldson hit a grand slam, Josh Reddick pulled a HR back from over the fence in 9th inning as A's won 4-3 in Chicago.

-- Yasiel Puig homered again; he's the second player since 1900 to homer five times in his first nine MLB games (Mike Jacobs, '05 Mets).

-- Francisco Liriano is 4-2, 1.75 for the Pirates after beating the Cubs 2-0 in Wrigley. He was a tremendoius signing for Pittsburgh.


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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind.......

13) Early lines have Alabama a 6-point favorite to avenge LY’s loss to Texas A&M; every other Crimson Tide game, they’re favored by at least 11.5 points. Bama has now been favored to win its last 41 games, an amazing streak of excellence.

12) From a scheduling standpoint, the strangest college football game this coming season might be Boston College at New Mexico State November 9 in Las Cruces. Its not that weird that the teams are playing, but why is BC travelling and not the Aggies?

11) Bruins’ center Greg Campbell broke his fibula while blocked a Penguins’ shot in Game 3; because he’s a hockey player, he finished his shift before going off the ice. Hockey players are true tough guys.

10) Last time Miami Heat lost consecutive games was January 8-10; they’ve won the game after their last ten losses, all by 10+ points.

9) Not only is Rutgers basketball coach Eddie Jordan working hard to put his program together, he’s also going to class to get his undergraduate degree, which he never got when he played at Rutgers in the late 70’s. Jordan says he’s a little less than a year away from getting his degree.

8) SMU hoop coach Larry Brown ran two more players off the team this spring, telling them they’d never play if they stayed.

One kid went to Penn State, another to Boston U. Athletic scholarships are one-year renewable deals, so if a kid underperforms (or is poorly coached), coaches can get rid of them and get better players. Its an underreported story by mainstream media.

7) Weird situation with the White Sox; because their kids are graduating from high school this weekend, manager Robin Ventura and bench coach Mark Parent are missing time, meaning Chicago will have three diffferent guys managing in three nights against the A's Thursday-Saturday.

Parent managed the team Thursday; pitching coach Don Cooper managed Friday's game and Ventura will be back on Saturday.

6) Carmelo Anthony has still taken the most shots in this year’s NBA playoffs, and the Knicks haven’t played since the second round.

5) Len Kasper and Jim Deshaies, Cubs’ TV announcers, worked Friday’s game from the outfield bleachers and were joined for a while by Cub owner Tom Ricketts, who really is trying to make the team better.

4) Am curious to see the Marlins’ lineup when Giancarlo Stanton gets activated Monday; will they bat him ahead of or behind Marzell Ozuna? Miami should score some more runs with those two together in the lineup.

3) Speaking of the Marlins, their ownership is so hideous, so greedy, they’ve ruined the team so badly that attendance in their beautiful new domed ballpark is only 984 fans a game above where it where was two years ago, when they played 15-20 miles away in Dolphins Stadium, with the threat of stormy weather a lot of days.

2) Sounds the Eagles have a QB controversy, and the first game is still 13 weeks away. Coach has the right to decide who the starting QB is on his timetable, but rookie head coach Chip Kelly is going to be tested by this situation.

1) Looks like its going to be a sloppy Belmont Stakes today; wonder if that will keep crowd down? They usually pack ‘em in Belmont Day.

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Belmont Stakes betting: Horse-by-horse preview and picks

A field of 14 will head to the post for the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes Saturday. While the drama of the Triple Crown pursuit was dashed when Oxbow beat Orb in the Preakness three weeks ago, there's still an opportunity to score a nice payoff in this wide-open affair.

Here's a look at the field:

1. Frac Daddy (Jockey-Alan Garcia) 30-1

Tailed off since delivering a solid two-year-old campaign and doesn't seem to figure here. Didn't like the slop in the Kentucky Derby but is working well. Overmatched?

2. Freedom Child (Luis Saez) 8-1

Coming off a dominant win in the Peter Pan on a wet Belmont surface. New shooter in the field certainly has a shot here if he repeats that performance. Likes to go to the lead.

3. Overanalyze (John Velazquez) 12-1

Todd Pletcher charge had a rough trip finishing and was 11th in the Kentucky Derby. His November win in the Remsen turned heads but he hasn't shown that speed since. Must improve to be in the picture.

4. Giant Finish (Edgar Prado) 30-1

Lightly-raced New York-bred will be decided long shot. Has never posted the type of speed figures that the top contenders have recorded. Pass.

5. Orb (Joel Rosario) 3-1

Kentucky Derby winner was a disappointing fourth in the Preakness, leaving questions about how good he truly is. Orb will be the Belmont favorite and it appears he can get the distance. Didn't like him in the Preakness but I think he'll bounce back here.

6. Incognito (Irad Ortiz Jr.) 20-1

Incognito is by AP Indy, who won the Belmont. Was bred for the distance and trainer Kairan McLaughlin is having a solid meet. Charged home in the Peter Pan and could be a live long shot here.

7. Oxbow (Gary Stevens) 5-1

Preakness winner under the veteran Stevens actually ran fairly well in the Kentucky Derby and then built an uncontested lead at Pimlico and rolled to the victory. Doesn't figure to get an easy lead here but he is still a player.

8. Midnight Taboo (Garrett Gomez) 30-1

Another Pletcher hopeful is a major mystery. Has just one win in three starts and has never faced this type of field. Seems overmatched.

9. Revolutionary (Javier Castellano) 9-2

Took a break after finishing third in the Kentucky Derby, which snapped a three-race winning streak. Hard-hitter was brilliant charging home to win the Withers and surely figures here.

10. Will Take Charge (Jon Court) 20-1

It's interesting that this one seemed to be trainer D. Wayne Lukas' best hope in the Preakness but Oxbow was the winner. Will Take Charge had tough trips in the first two legs of the Triple Crown but hasn't shown much.

11. Vyjack (Julien Leparoux) 20-1

Nothing went right for this one in the Kentucky Derby, where he finished 18th at 18-1. The distance seems to be too much for Vyjack, whose best race came at seven furlongs.

12. Palace Malice (Mike Smith) 15-1

One of five Pletcher mounts in the field added blinkers for the Kentucky Derby, set a suicide pace and tired badly. Loses the blinkers for this race but the distance still seems to be a problem.

13. Unlimited Budget (Rosie Napravnik) 8-1

Pletcher was extremely happy with recent work for this improving filly. Also worked well before taking third in the Kentucky Oaks. Pletcher won this race with the filly Rags to Riches.

14. Golden Soul (Robby Albarado) 10-1

Off since taking second place in the Kentucky Derby. Has a great kick but how much the pace helped him in that race is the big question. Can't be discounted.

Picks: 1. Revolutionary. 2. Orb. 3. Golden Soul

[Udog]

NBA betting: How the Heat fare after Game 1 loss

The Miami Heat stumbled out of the gate in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, suffering a 92-88 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. If trends and history can tell us anything, however, it's that the Heat should bounce back in fine form in the second game of the series.

Miami has been able to respond to defeats in grand fashion recently. The Heat have followed each of their four postseason losses with a SU (straight up) and ATS (against the spread) victory and are 10-0 ATS in their last 10 games coming off a loss, dating back to the regular season.

In the "Big Three" Era, Miami is 8-3 SU and 6-5 ATS in the second game of a playoff series. The over is 5-4-2 in those 11 games.

In that same time frame, the Heat have lost the opening game of a series four times (including the loss Thursday). In the following game, the Heat have bounced back to the tune of a 3-0 ATS and SU record.

Here is a look at those Game 1 losses and Miami's response in the "Big Three" Era:

2011 Eastern Conference Final

Game 1: Bulls win 103-82.
Game 2: Heat win 85-75 (Heat +2.5)

2012 NBA Finals

Game 1: Thunder win 105-94
Game 2: Heat win 100-96 (Heat +5.5)

2013 Eastern Conference Semifinal

Game 1: Bulls win 93-86
Game 2: Heat win 115-78 (Miami -13)

Miami is currently listed as a 6-point favorite for Game 2 Sunday.

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel

Los Angeles at Chicago
The Kings look to bounce back from their 3-2 loss in Game 5 and build on their 14-6 record in their last 20 games after scoring 2 goals or less in the previous game. Los Angeles is the pick (+155) according to Dunkel, which has the Kings favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+155). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

Game 17-18: Los Angeles at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 12.181; Chicago 11.270
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-175); 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+155); Over




NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, June 8

Blackhawks can finish defending champ Kings off here; they're 8-1 at home in playoffs, and will have to lose next two home games not to go to finals. Home side won three of first four games in this series, with losing side scoring total of five goals. Kings are 1-7 on road in playoffs, with only win in Game 5 at St Louis in first round- they scored total of six goals in losing last five road games. Chicago is 6-1 in their last seven games, allowing twelve goals, since being down 3-1 in Detroit series. Blackhawks are 5-2 against LA this year, winning three of four games played here. 10 of last 12 LA games stayed under the total; under is 6-2-1 in last nine Chicago games. Chicago is 1-12 on power play in series, Kings are 1-15.




NHL

Saturday, June 8

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. CHICAGO
Los Angeles is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Los Angeles is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games


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NHL

Saturday, June 8

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Kings at Blackhawks: What bettors need to know
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Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks (-173, 4.5)

Blackhawks lead best-of-seven series 3-1.

The Los Angeles Kings have lost all but one of their eight road contests this postseason. The reigning Stanley Cup champions will need to win Saturday's Game 5 of their Western Conference final against the host Chicago Blackhawks or see their bid for a repeat come to an end. The top-seeded Blackhawks shouldn't get too comfortable with a 3-1 series lead, having overcome that exact deficit to oust Original Six-rival Detroit in the second round.

"I think we can just go into (Game 5) with the mindset that we're down 3-1," Chicago captain Jonathan Toews said on Friday. "... I think that's when you play with the most desperation. We did that (in Game 4) and we know we have to raise our level of play even more (Saturday), so we'll go forward with that mentality." Speaking of Game 4, Marian Hossa scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period as the Blackhawks snapped fifth-seeded Los Angeles' 15-game home-winning streak with a 3-2 triumph on Thursday. Should Chicago emerged victorious on Saturday, it will face Boston in the Stanley Cup final. That contest would mark the first time thyat Original Six rivals will vie for the Cup since 1979, when Montreal defeated the New York Rangers.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports, CBC, RDS

ABOUT THE KINGS: Los Angeles has faced its fair share of adversity in the postseason, rallying from an 0-2 deficit against fourth-seeded St. Louis in the first round as well as winning a decisive seventh game against Pacific Division-rival San Jose in the second. Coach Darryl Sutter isn't interested in living in the past, however. "We're not looking at it like last night or 40 years ago or however long," he said. "We're looking at it like the next game only."

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS: The Presidents' Trophy-winning Blackhawks will regain the services of Duncan Keith, who was suspended for Game 4 after his high-sticking incident with Jeff Carter. The 2010 Norris Trophy winner watched fellow blue-liners Niklas Hjalmarsson and Brent Seabrook turn in fine performances in his absence. Hjalmarsson notched a pair of assists and a plus-2 rating while logging nearly 25 minutes of ice time. Seabrook played nearly 26 1/2 minutes and registered three hits.

TRENDS:

* Blackhawks are 7-1 in their last eight Conference Finals games.
* Under is 8-1-2 in Kings’ last 11 road games.
* Kings are 3-9 in the last 12 meetings in Chicago.

OVERTIME

1. Chicago LW Bryan Bickell netted his eighth goal of the playoffs in Game 4 to extend his point streak to four contests.

2. Los Angeles D Slava Voynov's six postseason goals are the most by a blue-liner since Vancouver's Ed Jovanovski had seven in 2003. Voynov has two goals and three assists in his last three contests.

3. Kings C Mike Richards is "doubtful at best" to return for Saturday's tilt, according to Sutter. Richards has missed the last three games with a concussion following a brutal hit from Blackhawks C Dave Bolland.


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WNBA
Dunkel

Minnesota at Washington
The Lynx look to take advantage of a Mystics team that is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing with 0 days rest. Minnesota is the pick (-11) according to Dunkel, which has the Lynx favored by 14 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-11). Here are all of today's picks

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

Game 601-602: Phoenix at Indiana (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 97.454; Indiana 119.417
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 22; 155
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 4 1/2; 161 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-4 1/2); Under

Game 603-604: Minnesota at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 117.959; Washington 103.323
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 14 1/2; 162
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 11; 158
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-11); Over

Game 605-606: Tulsa at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 100.845; Los Angeles 123.970
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 23; 167
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles 17 1/2; 171
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-17 1/2); Under




WNBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 8

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PHOENIX (0 - 3) at INDIANA (1 - 2) - 6/8/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (2 - 0) at WASHINGTON (1 - 1) - 6/8/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games against Eastern conference opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 226-282 ATS (-84.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 141-185 ATS (-62.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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TULSA (0 - 4) at LOS ANGELES (1 - 1) - 6/8/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 18 points since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 7-0 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 6-3 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

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Trend Report
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3:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. INDIANA
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Phoenix

7:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. WASHINGTON
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home

10:30 PM
TULSA vs. LOS ANGELES
Tulsa is 5-0-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Tulsa is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Los Angeles's last 10 games
Los Angeles is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games


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[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

San Francisco at Arizona
The Diamondbacks send Trevor Cahill to the mound and look to take advantage of a San Francisco team that is 0-6 in its last 6 road games against a right-handed starter. Arizona is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Diamondbacks favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-110). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

Game 901-902: Miami at NY Mets (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Fernandez) 14.892; NY Mets (Harvey) 14.403
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-210); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+180); Over

Game 903-904: Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Burnett) 14.485; Cubs (Samardzija) 15.868
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-120); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+100); N/A

Game 905-906: St. Louis at Cincinnati (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lyons) 16.573; Cincinnati (Latos) 14.376
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+130); Over

Game 907-908: Philadelphia at Milwaukee (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Kendrick) 14.106; Milwaukee (Gorzelanny) 15.503
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-115); Under

Game 909-910: San Diego at Colorado (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Stults) 16.372; Colorado (Francis) 15.402
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 11
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 911-912: San Francisco at Arizona (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 14.735; Arizona (Cahill) 17.072
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Arizona (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-110); Under

Game 913-914: Atlanta at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Medlen) 15.689; LA Dodgers (Fife) 16.525
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-145); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+125); Over

Game 915-916: Texas at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Darvish) 15.717; Toronto (Buehrle) 14.259
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Texas (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-150); Under

Game 917-918: Cleveland at Detroit (4:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Masterson) 14.382; Detroit (Porcello) 16.336
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-130); Under

Game 919-920: Oakland at Chicago White Sox (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Milone) 15.819; White Sox (Danks) 13.971
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-130); Over

Game 921-922: Baltimore at Tampa Bay (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Gausman) 15.800; Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 17.100
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-135); Under

Game 923-924: NY Yankees at Seattle (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pettitte) 15.795; Seattle (Saunders) 14.223
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-135); Over

Game 925-926: Houston at Kansas City (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Bedard) 15.289; Kansas City (Santana) 16.675
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-180); Under

Game 927-928: LA Angels at Boston (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Wilson) 16.129; Boston (Buchholz) 15.038
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 929-930: Minnesota at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Correia) 14.371; Washington (Gonzalez) 15.752
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Washington (-175); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-175); Under

Game 931-932: LA Angels at Boston (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Hanson) 15.783; Boston (Doubront) 15.348
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, June 8

Hot pitchers
-- Samardzija is 2-1, 1.78 in his last four starts.
-- Harvey has a 2.63 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Latos is 1-0, 2.19 in his last couple starts. Lyons is 2-1, 2.66 in his first three MLB starts.
-- Kendrick is 2-0, 2.40 in his last couple starts.
-- Stults is 2-1, 1.24 in his last four starts.
-- Medlen is 1-1, 3.27 in his last four starts..

-- GGonzalez has a 2.41 RA in his last five starts.

-- Darvish is 1-1, 2.60 in his last four starts.
-- Porcello has a 1.93 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Buchholz is 2-0, 1.67 in his last four starts. Red Sox are 3-0 at home with Doubront (1-0, 4.66), scoring 23 runs.
-- Milone is 3-0, 4.32 in his last four starts.
-- Bedard is 1-0, 2.63 in his last four starts.
-- Saunders is 4-1, 2.48 in his six home starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Burnett is 0-4, 4.15 in his last six starts.
-- Fernandez is 2-3, 6.75 in his last five road starts.
-- Gorzelanny is making first '13 start; he is 45-45, 4.34 in 111 career starts, but made only one the last two years- he has a 2.01 ERA in 22.1 IP in his 24 relief appearances this season.
-- Francis is 1-2, 5.19 in his last five starts.
-- Cahill is 0-2, 6.16 in his last three starts. Bumgarner is 0-3, 7.03 in his last four outings.
-- Fife allowed five runs in ten IP in his first two starts.

-- Correia is 1-2, 5.70 in his last four starts.

-- Buehrle is 1-2, 4.32 in his last four starts.
-- Masterson is 1-2, 6.38 in his last three starts.
-- Hellickson has a 6.66 RA in his last eight starts. Gausman is 0-2, 7.20 in three starts this season.
-- Danks is 0-2, 6.19 in three starts this season.
-- Angels lost last three Hanson starts (0-1, 5.19). Wilson is 1-4, 4.95 in his last six starts.
-- Royals lost last six Santana starts (0-4, 4.14).
-- Pettitte is 1-3, 6.19 in his last six 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........
-- Burnett 3-13; Samardzija 5-12
-- Fernandez 2-11; Harvey 3-12
-- Lyons 1-3; Latos 4-12
-- Kendrick 5-12; Gorzelanny 0-0
-- Stults 2-12; Francis 4-8
-- Bumgarner 0-12; Cahill 4-12
-- Medlen 3-12; Fife 1-2

-- Correia 4-11; Gonzalez 4-12

-- Darvish 5-11; Buehrle 4-12
-- Masterson 3-13; Porcello 2-10
-- Milone 5-12; Danks 1-3
-- Gausman 1-3; Hellickson 7-12
-- Hanson 2-6, Wilson 4-12; Doubront 2-9, Buchholz 1-11
-- Pettitte 2-9; Saunders 3-12
-- Bedard 5-10; Santana 7-12

Totals
-- pitt-chi
-- Four of last five Miami games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight St Louis games went over the total.
-- Ten of last thirteen Arizona games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Colorado games went over the total.
-- Last three Atlanta games stayed under the total.

-- Four of last five Washington games stayed under total.

-- Five of last six Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Detroit home games stayed under total.
-- Four of last six Tampa Bay home games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten games at Fenway Park.
-- Seven of last nine Oakland games stayed under total.
-- Nine of last thirteen Houston games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Bronx road games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Cardinals won six of their last seven road games.
-- Arizona won five of its last seven games.
-- Phillies won five of their last six games.
-- Colorado won five of its last seven games.
-- Atlanta won 15 of its last 21 games, but scored one run in its last two games. Dodgers won last six home games, scoring 29 runs.

-- Minnesota won seven of its last ten games, but lost last two.

-- Blue Jays won three of their last four games.
-- Detroit won three of its last four games.
-- Tampa Bay won nine of its last twelve games. Orioles won six of their last nine games.
-- A's won 18 of their last 21 games.
-- Boston won nine of its last 13 games.
-- Royals won their last three games, allowing six runs.
-- Bronx won four of its last five games. Seattle is 5-3 in last eight road tilts.

Cold teams
-- Pirates lost five of their last seven games. Cubs lost four of their last five.
-- Miami lost its last ten road games, outscored 60-26. Mets lost four of their last five games.
-- Cincinnati lost four of their last five games.
-- Brewers lost 17 of their last 24 games.
-- Giants lost seven of their last ten games.
-- San Diego lost five of its last seven road games.

-- Nationals lost five of their last seven games.

-- Cleveland lost its last nine games on foreign soil.
-- Angels lost five of their last six games.
-- Rangers lost six of their last seven road games.
-- White Sox lost ten of their last eleven games.
-- Astros lost three of their last four games.

Umpires
-- Pitt-Chi-- Underdogs are 7-5 in last dozen Demuth games.
-- StL-Cin-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Estabrook games.
-- Phil-Mil-- Favorites won 12 of last 15 Carlson games.
-- SD-Col-- Seven of last ten Joyce games stayed under total.
-- SF-Az-- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten Layne games.
-- Atl-LA-- Home teams won last four Bucknor games.

-- Tex-Tor-- Favorites won nine of last ten Dreckman games.
-- Cle-Det-- Six of last eight Fletcher games stayed under total.
-- A's-Chi-- Home teams won ten of last twelve Hoye games.
-- Balt-TB-- Favorites won six of last eight Barksdale games.
-- NY-Sea-- Underdogs won seven of last ten Diaz games.
-- Hst-KC-- Six of last seven Gonzalez games went over total.

[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, June 8

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Angels's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games at home

1:07 PM
TEXAS vs. TORONTO
Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas's last 12 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing Texas

1:10 PM
MIAMI vs. NY METS
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games at home

4:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing Washington
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games

4:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

4:08 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

4:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TAMPA BAY
Baltimore is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Baltimore's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Tampa Bay's last 25 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Tampa Bay's last 16 games at home

4:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Chi White Sox are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games

4:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Yankees's last 13 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Seattle is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

7:15 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MILWAUKEE
Philadelphia is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:15 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BOSTON
LA Angels5-0-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
LA Angels8-0-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing Boston
Boston is 0-4-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing at home against LA Angels
Boston4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:15 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing at home against San Diego
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego

7:15 PM
HOUSTON vs. KANSAS CITY
Houston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home

10:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Arizona
San Francisco is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games


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[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, June 8

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MLB Top 5: Rebounding MLB starting pitchers
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We take a look at five MLB starting pitchers that are off to strong starts after disappointing 2012 campaigns.

Jason Marquis, San Diego Padres (7-2, 3.73)

Starter money: $658

Marquis has been bouncing around from team to team for the past couple seasons, but is now finding his groove in San Diego. The righty is one of the most profitable starters early in the season and bettors can always find value when he takes the hill for the Friars. Marquis has been an underdog in 10 of his 12 starts.

Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians (8-4, 3.57)

Starter money: $607

Masterson is enjoying a breakout season after posting an 11-15 record with a 4.93 ERA last campaign. The Indians are 9-4 in his 13 starts to date and his success can be attributed to a new pitch in his repertoire. The righty was mainly a two-pitch hurler prior to this season. He threw a fastball or changeup 95 percent of the time but has added a slider for 2013. Masterson is throwing the new pitch over 25 percent of the time and is getting significantly more ground-ball outs.

Jeremy Guthrie, Kansas City Royals (6-3, 3.66)

Starter money: $426

Since being dealt to the Royals in July, 2012, Guthrie has been a completely different pitcher. After many losing seasons as a member of the Orioles, the righty is finally profitable for bettors. Guthrie went 5-3 after joining Kansas City in 2012 and is off to a 6-3 start this year. Guthrie is usually an underdog in most of his starts, adding value for bettors.

Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies (7-2, 2.45)

Starter money: $298

Lee’s 6-9 2012 campaign burned many bettors after the lefty built a reputation of being one of the top hurlers in the bigs. Lee has returned to form and the streaking Phillies are 8-4 in his 12 starts to date.

John Lackey, Boston Red Sox (3-5, 2.79)

Starter money: -$423

Lackey missed the entire 2012 campaign due to Tommy John surgery after allowing 114 earned runs in 2011 – the highest total in the American League. The righty seems to have righted the ship early this year, regaining the velocity on his fastball while mastering his ability to keep the ball down. His 3-5 record isn’t quite indicative of the way he’s thrown, but he's still fade material until Boston can win consistently when he starts.

All stats prior to action Friday.


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[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 8

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MIAMI (16 - 44) at NY METS (23 - 33) - 1:10 PM
JOSE FERNANDEZ (R) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 11-32 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 16-42 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 57-93 (-31.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 10-33 (-18.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 16-44 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 37-74 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 15-44 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-36 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 272-284 (-80.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 93-119 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-62 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-3 (+5.2 Units) against NY METS this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

JOSE FERNANDEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
FERNANDEZ is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.875.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

MATT HARVEY vs. MIAMI since 1997
HARVEY is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 2.033.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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PITTSBURGH (36 - 25) at CHICAGO CUBS (24 - 34) - 4:05 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 121-187 (-49.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
BURNETT is 77-106 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 1-13 (-12.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 62-87 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 32-54 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 35-25 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 23-12 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-10 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 9-4 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 36-25 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-18 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-7 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 36-25 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 691-715 (-134.7 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 85-135 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 59-97 (-25.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 85-135 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 685-652 (-151.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 9-27 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-67 (-21.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 5-2 (+2.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.9 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BURNETT is 6-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.179.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 3-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.84 and a WHIP of 0.438.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

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ST LOUIS (40 - 21) at CINCINNATI (36 - 25) - 7:15 PM
TYLER LYONS (L) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 135-93 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 57-34 (+17.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 135-93 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LATOS is 32-14 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LATOS is 32-14 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 40-21 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 26-12 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 33-13 (+17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 40-21 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 21-9 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CINCINNATI is 94-115 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 103-89 (-38.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-2 (+2.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

TYLER LYONS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

MAT LATOS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LATOS is 3-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.85 and a WHIP of 1.630.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (31 - 31) at MILWAUKEE (23 - 37) - 7:15 PM
KYLE KENDRICK (R) vs. TOM GORZELANNY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-58 (-16.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 112-112 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-21 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 112-109 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-36 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 95-50 (+30.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 166-156 (+29.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
KENDRICK is 60-39 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 23-37 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-37 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KENDRICK is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

TOM GORZELANNY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GORZELANNY is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.454.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (28 - 33) at COLORADO (33 - 29) - 7:15 PM
ERIC STULTS (L) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-1 (+5.6 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

ERIC STULTS vs. COLORADO since 1997
STULTS is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.700.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
FRANCIS is 7-13 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.53 and a WHIP of 1.570.
His team's record is 11-15 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-10. (+4.7 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (31 - 29) at ARIZONA (35 - 26) - 10:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 35-26 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 35-26 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CAHILL is 28-15 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CAHILL is 46-35 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-38 (+20.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 136-100 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 85-58 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 494-489 (+44.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-21 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-49 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 136-102 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 11-20 (-12.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 39-42 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-3 (+0.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 3-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.197.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.6 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CAHILL is 4-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 0.913.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.6 units)

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ATLANTA (37 - 24) at LA DODGERS (27 - 33) - 10:10 PM
KRIS MEDLEN (R) vs. STEPHEN FIFE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 128-91 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 87-55 (+23.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 131-93 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEDLEN is 32-12 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 32-12 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 25-6 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 27-33 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 19-26 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 16-22 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 10-16 (-9.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 13-21 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 27-33 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

KRIS MEDLEN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MEDLEN is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.26 and a WHIP of 0.768.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

STEPHEN FIFE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (36 - 24) at TORONTO (26 - 34) - 1:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BUEHRLE is 141-74 (+42.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 46-20 (+25.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 61-31 (+20.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 8-18 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.

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

YU DARVISH vs. TORONTO since 1997
DARVISH is 2-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. TEXAS since 1997
BUEHRLE is 12-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 12-5 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-8. (-0.4 units)

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CLEVELAND (30 - 30) at DETROIT (33 - 26) - 4:05 PM
JUSTIN MASTERSON (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 12-28 (-14.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 205-234 (-63.3 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
DETROIT is 124-103 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 68-60 (-19.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 128-106 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-9 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-2 (+0.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
MASTERSON is 2-6 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.49 and a WHIP of 1.797.
His team's record is 4-7 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.7 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PORCELLO is 5-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.342.
His team's record is 9-7 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-10. (-4.4 units)

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OAKLAND (38 - 25) at CHI WHITE SOX (25 - 34) - 4:10 PM
TOM MILONE (L) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 38-22 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 26-11 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 34-18 (+18.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-7 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 38-25 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 44-28 (+18.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 64-54 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 29-20 (+12.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILONE is 27-17 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 26-15 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 18-8 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 7-16 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 1-9 (-9.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-0 (+5.2 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

TOM MILONE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MILONE is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.375.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DANKS is 5-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.26 and a WHIP of 1.168.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)

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BALTIMORE (34 - 27) at TAMPA BAY (33 - 27) - 4:10 PM
KEVIN GAUSMAN (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 489-578 (+19.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 10-3 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 94-71 (+34.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-10 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 130-99 (+44.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 52-37 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-51 (+34.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 23-13 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 58-45 (+23.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-4 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HELLICKSON is 7-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.040.
His team's record is 8-5 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-4. (+4.5 units)

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NY YANKEES (35 - 26) at SEATTLE (27 - 35) - 4:10 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAUNDERS is 17-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 42-18 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 24-12 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 85-48 (+24.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 20-9 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 101-113 (-41.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 (+2.6 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
PETTITTE is 12-12 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.374.
His team's record is 13-12 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-12. (+0.3 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SAUNDERS is 3-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.04 and a WHIP of 1.560.
His team's record is 6-3 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.5 units)

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HOUSTON (22 - 40) at KANSAS CITY (26 - 32) - 7:15 PM
ERIK BEDARD (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 82-135 (-51.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 132-252 (-68.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 92-189 (-59.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 85-166 (-46.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 27-64 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 134-253 (-66.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 60-119 (-40.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 8-34 (-21.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-43 (-22.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 57-135 (-40.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 84-128 (-45.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 15-22 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 4-12 (-9.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 (+1.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

ERIK BEDARD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BEDARD is 4-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SANTANA is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (26 - 34) at BOSTON (37 - 24) - 7:15 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

C.J. WILSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
WILSON is 5-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.64 and a WHIP of 1.150.
His team's record is 7-0 (+7.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 5-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.533.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-2. (+5.8 units)

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MINNESOTA (26 - 31) at WASHINGTON (29 - 30) - 4:05 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 86-58 (+29.4 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
GONZALEZ is 32-14 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 33-17 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 32-14 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 34-24 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 76-67 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 47-58 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-11 (+13.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CORREIA is 36-29 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 42-40 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 35-29 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 53-36 (+29.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

KEVIN CORREIA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
CORREIA is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.351.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 7.80 and a WHIP of 1.867.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (26 - 34) at BOSTON (37 - 24) - 1:05 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. FELIX DOUBRONT (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

TOMMY HANSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
HANSON is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

FELIX DOUBRONT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 8

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LOS ANGELES (36-22-0-7, 79 pts.) at CHICAGO (47-11-0-6, 100 pts.) - 6/8/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 6-23 ATS (-17.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
LOS ANGELES is 9-23 ATS (-14.7 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 4-15 ATS (+20.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 1-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 47-17 ATS (+27.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 47-17 ATS (+14.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 334-344 ATS (-124.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 10-5 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 10-5-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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Wet, muddy track expected for Belmont Stakes

With a tropical storm moving up the east coast Friday and into Saturday, conditions for the running of the Belmont Stakes could be wet and muddy. Two to four inches of rain is expected overnight.

The heavy rain should be prominent in Elmont, New York Saturday morning but should subside by the afternoon. There is still a possibility of scattered showers peppered throughout the day, however.

Winds will blow from the northwest between 10 and 20 mph.

Temperatures in the afternoon should be in the low to mid 70s.

Freedom Child (+700) won the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park on May 11 in very similar conditions to what we could see Saturday.

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NHL
Short Sheet

Saturday, June 8

Conference Finals, Game Five (Chicago Leads, 3-1)
Los Angeles at Chicago, 8:05 ET NBC
Los Angeles: 2-12 SU away off a home game
Chicago: 24-6 SU off a road game

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MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, June 8

National League

Miami at NY Mets, 1:10 ET
Fernandez: Miami 8-2 SU away off BB losses by 4+ runs
Harvey: Mets 5-20 SU at home off 6+ road games

Pittsburgh at Chicago, 4:05 ET
Burnett: 1-13 TSR away with a total of 7 runs or less
Samardzija: Cubs 20-10 SU at home revenging 3+ losses

St. Louis at Cincinnati, 7:15 ET FOX
Lyons: St. Louis 15-28 SU off 5+ games having 10+ hits
Latos: 15-3 TSR pitching on 5 or 6 days rest

Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 7:15 ET FOX
Kendrick: Philadelphia 3-11 SU after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
Gorzelanny: Milwaukee 40-16 SU at home off a win by 2 runs or less

San Diego at Colorado, 7:15 ET FOX
Stults: San Diego 13-6 SU off 4+ Overs
Francis: Colorado 9-25 SU off a combined score of 17+ runs

San Francisco at Arizona, 10:10 ET
Bumgarner: San Francisco 33-14 SU off BB games scoring 3 runs or less
Cahill: 4-14 TSR at home with a line of +125 to -125

Atlanta at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Medlen: 25-6 TSR in night games
Fife: Dodgers 1-8 SU off BB wins


American League

Texas at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Darvish: Texas 8-0 SU after scoring 1 or 0 runs
Buehrle: Toronto 8-18 SU with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs

Cleveland at Detroit, 4:05 ET MLB
Masterson: 7-2 TSR as an underdog of +125 to +175
Porcello: Detroit 4-9 SU with a total of 9 to 9.5 runs

Oakland at Chicago, 4:10 ET WGN
Milone: Oakland 7-0 SU off BB wins by 1 run
Danks: White Sox 1-9 SU at home with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs

Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 4:10 ET
Gausman: Baltimore 6-0 SU away off a division loss by 1 run
Hellickson: Tampa Bay 18-9 Over in home games

NY Yankees at Seattle, 4:10 ET
Pettitte: Yankees 20-8 Under after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
Saunders: 18-9 TSR as a home underdog

Houston at Kansas City, 7:15 ET FOX
Bedard: Houston 17-7 Over off an Under
Santana: 9-18 TSR in the first half of the season

LA Angels at Boston, 7:15 ET Game Two | FOX
Wilson: 8-0 Over away with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs
Buchholz: 11-2 TSR after allowing 1 or 0 ER's last start


Interleague

Minnesota at Washington, 4:05 ET MLB
Correia: Minnesota 2-8 SU vs. NL East opponents
Gonzalez: 33-17 TSR in day games


Write In Game

LA Angels at Boston, 1:05 ET Game One
Hanson: Angels 12-21 SU off a loss
Doubront: Boston 17-5 SU after the bullpen allowed 0 runs last game