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**Udog** · 06-10-2013, 08:12 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Six college football teams with best turnover ratio LY:

+21 Oregon-- +43 the last three years, but new coach now.

+20 Boise State-- Petersen is 84-8, but 2-10 as HF last two years.

+20 Kent State-- 11-3 LY, just their 3rd winning season in 36 years.

+19 Kansas State-- 19-9 as HF since '05, but new QB this year.

+16 LSU-- OC Cam Cameron is a huge upgrade for Tigers this year.

+16 Mississippi State-- Top 7 rushers, whole OL are back this year.

*****

Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend........

13) Miami went on a 33-5 run, whacked the Spurs 103-84, and evened the NBA Finals 1-1; Heat forced 16 turnovers, after Spurs had only four in their Game 1 win. Game 3 is Tuesday in San Antonio.

12) Rumors are rampant that Jason Kidd wants to be the new coach of the Nets; it would've seemed outlandish at this time LY, but Mark Jackson's success with Golden State makes a head coach with zero experience a little more plausible than before.

11) Dodgers have a 25-year TV deal worth $9 billion???? Thats $360M a year? Where does all that money come from?

10) Puig-onometry: Yasiel Puig is 13 for his first 28 in the big leagues as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter, but the only four runs he scored were on the four home runs he hit. Just seems a little weird.

9) Major league teams that walked more hitters than they struck out are 18-80 (.184) so far this season.

8) Would it kill ESPN to put the Pirates on a Sunday night game? Bucs are 37-26 and would be a playoff team, if playoffs started today.

7) It bugs me that teams prod fans to vote for the home team's players for the All-Star Game, no matter how crummy the team is. Every team will be represented at Citi Field; the worse teams will only get 1-2 guys. Would it be so awful to just vote for the best players?

6) Detroit Tigers are 11-0 in the first game of a home series; 10 of those 11 games went over the total.

5) The CFL will have a ninth team next year, when the Ottawa Red Black begin play. Terrible nickname, awkward scheduling with a 9-team CFL, but good to see the nation's capital getting a team.

4) Of the last 11 NFL QB's drafted in the second round, Andy Dalton of the Bengals was the only one who started in Week 1 of his rookie year, so thats good news for Mark Sanchez, since Geno Smith is a 2nd-round pick.

3) Dodgers and Angels are a combined 54-71 this year; thats a lot of money being wasted in southern California on two bad baseball teams.

2) Miami Marlins are 5-12 in their last 17 games; 5-0 against the Mets, 0-12 vs everyone else. As a result of that.........

1) Finally, at long last, the Mets sent Ike Davis to AAA, along with two other guys; Davis is batting .161 with 16 RBI- this move is long overdue.

**Udog** · 06-10-2013, 08:13 AM

NHL Stanley Cup Final preview: Blackhawks vs. Bruins

The Boston Bruins, who swept the heavily-favored Pittsburgh Penguins to win the Eastern Conference title, and the Chicago Blackhawks, who prevailed over the defending champion Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, renew their Original Six rivalry in the 2013 Stanley Cup Final.

Here is our betting preview:

No. 1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. No. 4 Boston Bruins

Series prices: Blackhawks -145, Bruins +125

Blackhawks' playoff betting numbers: 12-5 SU, 5-7-5 over/under

Bruins' playoff betting numbers: 12-4 SU, 7-7-2 over/under

Why bet the Blackhawks:

Chicago is the betting favorite for a reason. The Blackhawks won the Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's best team; they finished 15 points ahead of Boston. Chicago’s penalty kill has been lights out in the playoffs, killing off 94.8 percent of the opposition’s power plays. That is over seven percent higher than their season average (87.2 percent). Additionally, the Bruins are struggling with the man advantage. Boston failed to score a power play goal in its sweep of Pittsburgh. The Blackhawks will enjoy home advantage in the final round. Chicago is 9-1 at home and is averaging 3.30 goals per game, while allowing only 1.7. Goaltender Corey Crawford is 12-5-1 with a playoff-best 1.74 GAA.

Why bet the Bruins:

The Bruins have been on a tear since getting a scare from the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round. Boston has won nine of its last 10 and has a ton of confidence after sweeping the high-powered Penguins. The Bruins have a deep, talented group of forwards. Nine of Boston’s 13 forwards have scored a goal in the playoffs and 10 have three or more points. Center David Krejci leads all scorers in the playoffs with 21 points in 16 games. The Bruins are getting an even better effort from their defensemen. Boston is allowing 1.33 goals per game over its last nine games and has received a contribution of 15 goals from the back end this postseason. Goaltender Tuukka Rask stopped 134 of 136 shots for an incredible .985 save percentage against Pittsburgh. He has a 12-4 record, 1.75 GAA and .948 save percentage in the postseason and could be a strong candidate for the Conn Smythe Trophy if Boston should go all the way. The Bruins won’t have home advantage in this series but it might not matter. Boston is 5-1-1 on the road in the postseason, averaging 3.43 goals per game, while allowing just 1.86.

**Udog** · 06-10-2013, 08:13 AM

NFL Top 4: QB battles bettors need to watch

Like pitchers in baseball and goalies in hockey, quarterbacks can singlehandedly win or lose a game – or even more important, a bet.

Plenty of NFL teams are still waiting to put their official depth chart in ink and QB battles have been numerous this spring. We look at four teams with some big quarterback questions to answer this offseason and how they’ll impact football bettors.

Philadelphia Eagles (2012: 4-12 SU, 3-12-1 ATS, 9-7 O/U)

QB options: Michael Vick, Nick Foles, Matt Barkley
Season win total: 7.5 wins

At first glance, Vick seems like the logical fit into Chip Kelly’s up-tempo attack. But eyebrows arched when it was reported that Kelly needed to teach Vick how to properly hold a football. That’s some Pop Warner bread and butter for a coach who some believe is about to revolutionize NFL offenses.

Foles stepped in for the final seven games of 2012 and led Philadelphia to a 5-2 over/under mark in that span, breathing life into an offense that couldn’t get out of its own way. If Kelly goes with Foles, the Eagles will have a more predictable attack which is better than rolling the dice with Vick each week, at least as far as bettors are concerned.

New York Jets (2012: 6-10 SU, 7-9 ATS, 7-9 O/U)

QB options: Mark Sanchez, Geno Smith
Season win total: 6.5 wins

Last year, it was Sanchez versus Tim Tebow. Now, the Jets’ default setting is fighting off a rookie QB who nearly left the NFL Draft after getting snubbed in the first round. Reports out of camp aren’t great for either passer, but at least Sanchez knows what he’s getting into with three road stops in the first five games of the schedule.

Smith is hoping to follow in the footsteps of last year’s rookie QB class, like Luck, RG3 and Wilson, who all played beyond their years. However, those guys had some talent around them. New York’s receiving corps hasn’t been able to stay healthy this offseason, which means fewer reps for Smith and his targets to get familiar. The offense could continue to stall with a first-year arm under center.

Buffalo Bills (2012: 6-10 SU, 7-9 ATS, 8-8 O/U)

QB options: Kevin Kolb, E.J. Manuel, Tarvaris Jackson
Season win total: 6.5 wins

Buffalo may not even have a choice at quarterback the way Kolb has held up in recent years. Injuries limited him to just 15 games during his brief tenure with Arizona, including six games of lifeless ball in 2012. The Cardinals played under the total in all but one of those games before finishing the year 3-4 over/under with Kolb out of action.

Some reports out of camp say Manuel is merely being groomed and will serve as the No. 3 QB on the depth chart. Others state that the lone QB taken in the first round of the draft has a chance to start Week 1, which unfortunately is against New England. And then there’s Jackson, who is actually a nice safety net all things considered. Although, he hasn’t thrown a pass that matters in over a year.

Pittsburgh Steelers (2012: 8-8 SU, 6-9-1 ATS, 7-9 O/U)

QB options: Ben Roethlisberger, Bruce Gradkowski, Landry Jones
Season win total: 9 wins

The No. 1 job in Steel Town is Big Ben’s, and forever will be as long as the two-time Super Bowl winner can peel himself off the turf after taking crushing blow after crushing blow. But just how long can Roethlisberger keep that up? He’s currently sidelined after minor knee surgery, making people in Pittsburgh sweat a little when watching Gradkowski take snaps with the first team.

Roethlisberger has played all 16 games just once in his nine-year career, missing three games with shoulder and rib injuries in 2012. The Steelers lost two of those three games, including loss at Cleveland. Pittsburgh’s roster is getting older by the snap and if this knee injury turns into a Peyton Manning 2011 situation, the Steelers would be smart to eventually give rookie Landry Jones a shot under center.

**Udog** · 06-10-2013, 08:14 AM

NCAAF betting: Atlantic Coast Conference preview

Sure, Tobacco Road is a path most recognized and well-traveled by its basketball brethren. However, the ACC has more than held its own on the gridiron of late.

Looking back, in its eight years as a 12-member league, the ACC has sent 64 teams to a bowl game, topped only by the SEC (69) in that span.

New to the loop in 2013 are Pittsburgh and Syracuse, who join former Big East squads Boston College, Miami Florida and Virginia Tech in this burgeoning conference.

This season figures to be the ‘Year of the Quarterback’ in the ACC with no less than five QB’s owning more than 6,000 career passing yards.

Note: Team write-ups are excerpts from the 2013 PLAYBOOK Football Preview magazine. Numbers following team name represent the amount of returning starters on offense and defense, with an asterisk (*) designating a returning quarterback. Potential designated ‘Play On’ and ‘Play Against’ Best Bets follow each team’s preview.

Atlantic Division

BOSTON COLLEGE (*5/4)

Team Theme: CLIMBING TO NEW HEIGHTS

After an initial two-year tenure with Temple, Eagles head coach Steve Addazio has worked his way up the food chain to take over a free-falling Eagles program that has regressed in the win column each of the last five years. The good news for Addazio is that the cupboard is not bare with 16 starters back on both sides of the ball, including all four linebackers and QB Chase Rettig, who tossed for 3,065 yards and 17 TDs last season. While Rettig will be working with his fourth OC in as many years, the good news is this year it’s Ryan Day, a former OC with the Eagles. “He is one of the bright minds and best young coaches in the country,” said former Oregon coach Chip Kelly.

Stat You Will Like: Off its worst record since 1978, four of BC’s losses last year were by single-digits, including one in overtime.

PLAY ON: vs. Wake Forest (9/6)

CLEMSON (*6/6)

Team Theme: RAISING THE BAR

Off their fourth 11-win season in school history, highlighted with a statement-making win over LSU in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl, the Tigers became the favorites to win the ACC in 2013 when star QB Tajh Boyd decided to skip the NFL draft. Along with Sammy Watkins, arguably the best wide receiver in college football, they each are legitimate Heisman Trophy candidates, leading a Chad Morris offense that has improved dramatically each of his first two years with Clemson. And speaking of heavyweight tandems, OC Morris (1.3M) and DC Brent Venables (800K) combine to haul down over $2 million per year. It’s Venables’ turn to ratchet up the defense, one that has regressed each and every season under head coach Dabo Swinney. Katie bar the door should that happen.

Stat You Will Like: The Tigers are 7-0 ATS at home versus an opponent off a SU/ATS loss under Swinney.

PLAY ON: as a dog vs. South Carolina (11/30)

FLORIDA STATE (6/4)

Team Theme: GOING, GOING, GONE

If, as they say, the price of success is often measured after the fact, then the Seminoles paid a heavy cost after their first 12-win season this millennium in 2012. For openers a school-record 11 players were selected in this year’s NFL draft - more than Miami and Florida combined -including QB EJ Manuel, 25-6 as a starter and only the second quarterback in NCAA history (West Virginia’s Pat White was the first) to go 4-0 in bowl games in his career. Then to make matters worse, backup QB Clint Trickett transferred to White’s alma mater. Additionally, they need to replace nearly the entire front seven from the nation’s second-ranked defense, not to mention that six assistant coaches left for new jobs. To say this is a team in transition would be a dramatic understatement. The sign above Jimbo Fisher’s office says it all… Gone Fishin’.

Stat You Will Like: The Seminoles have registered 36 winning seasons in a row and have appeared in 31 straight bowl games, tops in the nation.

PLAY ON: vs. NC State (10/26)

MARYLAND (*7/5)

Team Theme: A TURTLE WAX SHINE

A marked 120 YPG defensive improvement was squandered last season when QB Perry Hills went down with an ACL injury after seven games. As a result, the Terps lost their final five games of the 2012 campaign. The good news is that not only is Hills back but also QB C.J. Brown, the 2011 starter who sat out the entire 2012 season with an ACL ailment, as well. They will have plenty of targets with WR Stefon Diggs returning after an electrifying freshman season along with JUCO transfer WR Deon Long, a first-team all JUCO receiver with 100 receptions last season. Adding to the mix is RB Brandon Ross who led the team in rushing as a freshman last year. Yes, the Terrapins appear to be coming out of their shell.

Stat You Will Like: Randy Edsall played and coached at Syracuse. His wife, Eileen, is in the Syracuse Hall Of Fame as a basketball and volleyball player.

PLAY ON: vs. NC State (11/30)

NC STATE (5/5)

Team Theme: ALL JACKED UP

New head coach Dave Doeren, former boss at Northern Illinois, assumes the reins and he’s as excited as can be. “I didn’t take any shortcuts to get here. I’ve been coaching 17 years at the college level and I’ve lined the field and driven the bus… I was a GA twice. I’ve coached high school. I’ve been a 1-AA non-scholarship coach. I’ve been a co-coordinator, a recruiting co-coordinator… and I’m now standing here in the ACC and I’m jacked up about it,” exclaims Doeren. Unfortunately, he inherits a green team returning just five starters on each side of the ball, with only three players having made starts in each of the last three years. Relief comes in the form of having only four road games.

Stat You Will Like: Doeren is 9-1-1 ATS vs. opponents off a pointspread win of seven or more points.

PLAY AGAINST: vs. Wake Forest (10/5)

SYRACUSE (5/6)

Team Theme: WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD

An original Big East member, Syracuse makes its move to the ACC along with former partner Pittsburgh as the transformation of the next super-conference is officially under way. The Orange arrives in a new neighborhood with new head coach Scott Shafer, the defensive coordinator for Syracuse over the last four seasons under former HC Doug Marrone. In addition to losing four members from last year’s coaching staff, Shafer also loses QB Ryan Nassib, who started every game the past three years, and top WR Alec Lemon, the Big East’s leader in receptions last season. Instead, Shafer will concentrate heavily on getting the football to his top two returning RB’s Jerome Smith (1,171 rushing yards) and Prince-Tyson Gulley (617 rushing yards). Yes, there’s a dramatic new look to the ‘Cuse.

Stat You Will Like: Center Macky MacPherson, a Rimington award candidate, is the grandson of Dick MacPherson, the legendary Syracuse coach.

PLAY ON: at Northwestern (9/7)

WAKE FOREST (*8/8)

Team Theme: FALL AWAKENING

With losses in its final three games of the season last year, Wake Forest has failed to field a winning team since 2008. Look for that to change in 2013 behind a veteran team loaded with playing experience. Head coach Jim Grobe, who is just five wins shy of becoming the winningest coach in Demon Deacons’ history since “Peahead” Walker (1937-50), welcomes a squad that features an offense of players totaling 146 combined starts and a defense with 158 starts. Leading the charge is QB Tanner Price (34 starts) who completed 228 of 410 passes for 2,300 yards and 12 TD’s last season. With his favorite target and top two running backs returning, look for the slumber to come to a sudden halt this campaign.

Stat You Will Like: The Deacons have been dreadful during the final six games of the season, going 5-29 SU the last four years.

PLAY ON: vs. NC State (10/5)

Coastal Division

DUKE (9/5)

Team Theme: STILL SMARTING

David Cutcliffe, the reigning ACC Coach of the Year, has led the Devils to 21 wins in his five years at Duke. That’s 11 more than the program totaled in the previous eight years. The good news this season is the offensive line lost just one starter for the second straight year, and the top six RB’s return. The bad news is QB Sean Renfree and WR Conner Vernon are both departed. Vernon is the ACC all-time leader in pass receptions and receiving yards. The tandem hooked up for 20 TDs, the primary reason the Devils tallied a school-record 410 points last season. Anxious to hit the field after making its first bowl appearance last year since 1994, our best guess is Duke will have a devil of a time mirroring last year’s success.

Stat You Will Like: 21 players made the ACC all-academics team last season, the most in the conference. Second most was Clemson with 6.

PLAY AGAINST: vs. NC State (11/9)

GEORGIA TECH (7/8)

Team Theme: WHAT A RUSH

For the second year in a row Paul Johnson will field an offensive line led by four returning starters – this group helped set a school rushing record of 6,175 yards on the ground last season. Opponents know what they are up against as this overland juggernaut has rushed for more yards than any FBS team since 2008. All seven losses last year for the Wreck came against bowl eligible opponents. Adding to the task of making it to a bowl game for the 17th straight season (only three teams have longer streaks) is the fact that 10 opponents on this year’s schedule won six or more games last season. New defensive coordinator Ted Roof, an ex-alum and former head coach at Duke, was DC with Penn State last year and also with 2008 national champion Auburn. The Yellow Jackets have the second-best record in the Coastal Division since 2005 (42-22).

Stat You Will Like: The Yellow Jackets have finished .500 or better 18 straight years in the ACC, the longest stretch in the nation.

PLAY ON: vs. Georgia (11/30)

MIAMI FLORIDA (*10/10)

Team Theme: GOLDEN THEM THAR HILLS

The Canes made forward strides in season two under Al Golden, mainly behind an offense that improved 62 net YPG, and a turnover margin that went from -4 to +7. And with only four winning foes on this year’s schedule, the 20 returning starters that dominate this year’s roster are anxious to put a self-imposed two-year bowl ban behind them and regain a bit of gleam from the glory days of years past. QB Stephen Morris, fresh off breaking Bernie Kosar’s school record for total offense last year, leads the charge. Super-soph RB Duke Johnson broke Clinton Portis’ 13-year school freshman rushing record with 947 yards and 10 TD’s as well. With 21 freshmen having seen action last year, the rush is on.

Stat You Will Like: Miami’s last conference championship was in 2003 in the Big East.

PLAY ON: as a dog vs. Florida (9/7)

NORTH CAROLINA (*6/7)

Team Theme: WELL HEELED

When Larry Fedora accepted the UNC job last season he did so knowing the Tar Heels were on probation from the Butch Davis years and not eligible to go bowling. Nonetheless, he led Big Blue to its first winning record in ACC play since 2004 while also managing to beat Virginia Tech at home for the first time since 1938. Best of all, last year’s eight-win effort was accomplished while playing 28 freshmen, tying LSU and TCU for most combined first-year players to see action. Quarterback Bryn Renner, ranked second in pass efficiency (160.3) last season among active players, returns after throwing for 3,356 yards on 67 percent completions. The healing process is underway.

Stat You Will Like: Fedora is 7-0 ATS in his career versus a .714 or less opponent off back-to-back wins.

PLAY AGAINST: as a favorite vs. NC State (11/2)

PITTSBURGH (6/9)

Team Theme: HOLY CHRYST

After being hired as its fourth coach in 13 years last season, it appeared Paul Chryst was the next head on the chopping block in Pittsburgh after a 0-2 start, punctuated by a season-opening home loss to (yikes) Youngstown State. However, the football gods answered his prayers when the Panthers went on to win six of their next 10 games and land a bowl berth again Ole Miss. Gone is four-year starting QB Tino Sunseri, likely to be replaced by former Rutgers signal- caller Tom Savage, a senior who was a scholarship player at Arizona in 2011 but did not play. Also graduated is star RB Ray Graham who rushed for 3,271 yards in four seasons, second at Pitt only to Tony Dorsett. In his first season in the ACC, Chryst will once again be a regular at the local house of worship.

Stat You Will Like: The Panthers are 0-6-1 SU and 0-7 ATS away versus ACC opponents, and 0-6 ATS as a single-digit dog versus the ACC.

PLAY ON: at Syracuse (11/23)

VIRGINIA (7/7)

Team Theme: LONDON CALLING

The Cavaliers saw their win total slashed in half last season despite posting comparable stats from an eight-win effort in 2011. With 14 starters back, this year’s squad could fly under the radar and improve on all fronts. The loss, however, of former five-star high school recruit QB Phillip Sims to academic suspension hurts. Sims, a transfer from Alabama’s 2011 national championship team, played in all 12 games last season, starting four times. The Cavs will be put to the test against eight bowl teams and two others who were bowl eligible. Mike London’s three basic tenets delivered to his players (Go to class; Show class; Treat people with respect and dignity) are paying dividends. In his fourth year at the helm, and with eight home games, it’s now time for this team to fulfill their coach’s lofty expectations.

Stat You Will Like: Six of Virginia’s 16 wins under London have been by three or less points.

PLAY ON: vs. Maryland (10/12)

VIRGINIA TECH (*6/9)

Team Theme: BACK ON THE BEAM

The Hokies were the nation’s only team with 10 or more wins the previous eight seasons, and eight or more wins the last 14 years – until 2012. That’s when the whole thing nearly went to hell in a handbag. Were it not for a pair of three-point wins in the last game of the season and in the Russell Athletic Bowl, the Hokies would have endured their first losing season since 1992. With the attack falling off dramatically, Frank Beamer brings in three new offensive assistants, including an OC and QB coach. They will be hands-on in hopes of better grooming six-foot-six, 255-lb senior QB Logan Thomas for the NFL, who endured an inconsistent campaign last year after a breakout season in 2011. Like General MacArthur, they shall return.

Stat You Will Like: The Hokies are 13-1 SU in the state of North Carolina during the regular season since joining the ACC in 2004 (only loss last year at UNC).

PLAY AGAINST: as a dog vs. Miami Florida (11/8)

**Udog** · 06-10-2013, 08:15 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Detroit at Kansas City
The Royals look to build on their 11-1 record in Jeremy Guthrie's last 12 home starts. Kansas City is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Royals favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+120). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, JUNE 10

Game 901-902: Milwaukee at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 15.518; Miami (Nolasco) 13.804
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-125); Under

Game 903-904: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Bailey) 14.380; Cubs (Feldman) 15.468
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-130); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+110); N/A

Game 905-906: Atlanta at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Teheran) 17.293; San Diego (Marquis) 15.593
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-140); Under

Game 907-908: Arizona at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Miley) 13.826; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.521
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-200); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-200); Over

Game 909-910: LA Angels at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 15.579; Baltimore (Garcia) 14.017
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-140); Under

Game 911-912: Boston at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lackey) 15.552; Tampa Bay (Cobb) 16.883
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-135); Over

Game 913-914: Cleveland at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Kazmir) 14.974; Texas (Lindblom) 14.347
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Texas (-150); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+130); Under

Game 915-916: Detroit at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Fister) 15.444; Kansas City (Guthrie) 16.205
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+120); Over

Game 917-918: Toronto at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Dickey) 14.629; White Sox (Axelrod) 15.558
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+110); Under

Game 919-920: Houston at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Keuchel) 14.758; Seattle (Iwakuma) 14.052
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-240); 7
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+200); Over

**Udog** · 06-10-2013, 08:16 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, June 10

Hot pitchers
-- Nolasco is 1-1, 2.17 in his last four starts.
-- Feldman is 4-0, 1.26 in his last four home starts.
-- Teheran is 2-1, 1.52 in his last four starts. Marquis is 6-0, 3.47 in his last eight outings.

-- Weaver is 1-0, 3.00 in two starts since coming off the DL,. Garcia is 1-0, 1.29 in his last two starts at Camden Yards.
-- Cobb is 2-0, 1.26 in his last four starts. Lackey is 2-1, 2.16 in his last four.
-- Fister has a 2.42 RA in his last three starts, but Detroit lost all three games, scoring a total of two runs. Guthrie is 1-0, 2.25 in his last two starts.
-- Axelrod is 3-1, 3.10 in his last five starts.
-- Iwakuma is 5-0, 2.06 in his last eight starts. Keuchel is 2-0, 2.07 in his last couple starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Gallardo is 1-5, 6.25 in his last six starts.
-- Bailey is 0-1, 8.44 in his last couple starts.
-- Kershaw is 0-2, 4.50 in his last three starts. Miley is 1-4, 8.26 in his last five starts.

-- Kazmir is 1-2, 5.54 in his last five starts. Lindblom allowed four runs in 4.2 IP in losing his first '13 start.
-- Dickey is 1-3, 4.32 in his last five 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........
-- Gallardo 3-13; Nolasco 4-12
-- Bailey 2-12; Feldman 3-11
-- Teheran 5-11; Marquis 3-12
-- Miley 2-12; Kershaw 0-13

-- Weaver 2-4; Garcia 3-7
-- Lackey 2-9; Cobb 2-11
-- Kazmir 2-9; Lindblom 0-1
-- Fister 2-12; Guthrie 3-12 (2 of last 2)
-- Dickey 5-13; Axelrod 3-12
-- Keuchel 1-6; Iwakuma 4-13

Totals
-- Five of last seven Miami games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Cincinnati games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- 11 of last 15 Arizona games went over the total.

-- Angels' last four games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Tampa Bay games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Kansas City games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Seattle games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Brewers won their last three games, scoring 18 runs.
-- Atlanta won 17 of its last 23 games.

-- Orioles won six of their last seven home games.
-- Boston won 11 of its last 16 games. Tampa Bay won 10 of its last 14.
-- Royals won their last five games, allowing eight runs. Detroit won five of its last six games.
-- Blue Jays won four of their last six games..

Cold teams
-- Miami lost its last 12 games that weren't against the Mets.
-- Cincinnati, Cubs both lost five of their last seven games.
-- Padres lost five of their last eight games.
-- Arizona lost three of its last four games. Dodgers lost their last two games, scoring two runs.

-- Angels lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Indians lost their last seven games, allowing 45 runs. Texas lost three of last four games, but won four of last five at home.
-- White Sox lost ten of their last thirteen games, but won last two.
-- Mariners lost four of their last five games. Houston lost its last four games, scoring total of five runs.

**Udog** · 06-10-2013, 08:16 AM

MLB

Monday, June 10

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7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing Baltimore
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 18 games at home

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Miami's last 10 games when playing Milwaukee

8:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Cleveland's last 22 games when playing on the road against Texas
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Texas's last 22 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland

8:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CHI CUBS
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Cincinnati

8:10 PM
TORONTO vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games at home
Chi White Sox are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 10 games

10:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

10:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Arizona's last 13 games when playing LA Dodgers
Arizona is 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games at home
LA Dodgers are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing Arizona

10:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

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**Udog** · 06-10-2013, 08:16 AM

MLB

Monday, June 10

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Rounding the bases: The best bets in the bigs
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Every week we take a look at the hottest and coldest teams as well as the best over and under bets in Major League Baseball.

For the week of June 3-9.

Hot team: Detroit Tigers
Last week: 5-1
Season: 35-26
Upcoming schedule: at Royals, at Twins

Skinny: The Tigers have won four straight heading into a three-game series in Kansas City. Detroit took two of three from the Tampa Bay Rays last week before sweeping division-rival Cleveland.

Cold team: Cleveland Indians
Last week: 0-6
Season: 30-32
Upcoming schedule: at Rangers, vs. Nationals

Skinny: Terry Francona’s club was the feel-good story early in the season, but the Tribe has now dropped seven straight games to sink below .500. The Indians have a very tough schedule this week and could find themselves near the bottom of the division standings if they can’t snap the losing skid in Texas against a very tough Rangers team.

Over team: Boston Red Sox
Last week: 5-1 over/under
Season: 34-27-3 over/under
Upcoming schedule: at Rays, at Orioles

Skinny: The Red Sox hosted the high-powered Rangers and Angels last week and runs were aplenty in both series. The teams combined to score an average of 12.3 runs per game in Boston's six high-scoring affairs.

Under team: New York Yankees
Last week: 2-5 over/under
Season: 24-34-5 over/under
Upcoming schedule: at Athletics, at Angels

Skinny: The Yankess have gone low in four consecutive games and five of their last six thanks to a great effort from their pitching staff. New York hurlers held opposing batters to 2.5 runs per game last week.

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**Udog** · 06-10-2013, 09:21 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, June 10

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MILWAUKEE (25 - 37) at MIAMI (18 - 44) - 7:10 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 50-52 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-37 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 43-64 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-37 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
GALLARDO is 13-2 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 18-44 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 18-38 (-18.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 48-63 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 17-44 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 18-42 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 11-30 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 58-93 (-29.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. MIAMI since 1997
GALLARDO is 3-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
NOLASCO is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 1.775.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-6. (-5.9 units)

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CINCINNATI (37 - 26) at CHICAGO CUBS (25 - 35) - 8:05 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-20 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 58-34 (+18.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 78-44 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 136-94 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 630-700 (+59.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 301-326 (+31.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 136-94 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 412-454 (+40.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 454-507 (+44.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 86-136 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 686-653 (-151.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-68 (-21.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 86-136 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 39-69 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 59-98 (-26.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-96 (-29.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
FELDMAN is 23-33 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 1-7 (-8.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 23-33 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 16-26 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 8-14 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 7-2 (+3.5 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BAILEY is 6-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.92 and a WHIP of 1.563.
His team's record is 9-2 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+2.2 units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
FELDMAN is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 8.44 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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ATLANTA (39 - 24) at SAN DIEGO (29 - 34) - 10:10 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 11-18 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 105-117 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 33-24 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 15-6 (+10.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 33-24 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 84-48 (+27.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 133-93 (+26.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 64-52 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 130-91 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 89-55 (+25.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JULIO TEHERAN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON MARQUIS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MARQUIS is 3-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 7.69 and a WHIP of 1.792.
His team's record is 3-6 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)

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ARIZONA (35 - 28) at LA DODGERS (27 - 35) - 10:10 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 22-14 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 101-96 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 101-96 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 74-58 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-22 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 13-23 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 27-35 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 8-19 (-18.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 27-35 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 19-27 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KERSHAW is 9-13 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-1 (+4.9 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MILEY is 3-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.149.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KERSHAW is 7-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.29 and a WHIP of 1.098.
His team's record is 8-8 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-5. (+4.5 units)

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LA ANGELS (27 - 36) at BALTIMORE (35 - 28) - 7:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. FREDDY GARCIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 13-22 (-17.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 27-36 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 27-36 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 15-29 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 20-27 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-28 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 52-38 (+18.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 23-14 (+11.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 118-85 (+42.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 86-73 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 94-72 (+33.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 69-61 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 48-32 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 677-668 (+56.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 164-147 (+28.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 125-100 (+38.1 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
WEAVER is 26-8 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 26-8 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 36-14 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 23-26 (-20.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 (+2.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
WEAVER is 6-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 0.984.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

FREDDY GARCIA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GARCIA is 17-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.85 and a WHIP of 1.089.
His team's record is 24-7 (+15.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-18. (-7.1 units)

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BOSTON (39 - 25) at TAMPA BAY (34 - 28) - 7:10 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. ALEX COBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 108-118 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 72-86 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 68-82 (-29.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 490-579 (+19.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
BOSTON is 20-8 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 26-16 (+10.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-1 (+4.5 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
LACKEY is 12-7 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 13-7 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-9. (+1.2 units)

ALEX COBB vs. BOSTON since 1997
COBB is 2-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.79 and a WHIP of 1.103.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

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CLEVELAND (30 - 32) at TEXAS (37 - 25) - 8:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. JOSH LINDBLOM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 12-30 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 205-236 (-65.3 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 85-55 (+44.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday since 1997.
KAZMIR is 57-49 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 67-62 (-19.2 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.

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. TEXAS since 1997
KAZMIR is 6-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.149.
His team's record is 9-4 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.6 units)

JOSH LINDBLOM vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (35 - 26) at KANSAS CITY (28 - 32) - 8:10 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 130-106 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 15-22 (-14.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 54-63 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 126-103 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 32-44 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 70-60 (-17.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FISTER is 15-37 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FISTER is 6-14 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 24-17 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 15-2 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 9-0 (+9.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 13-4 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 24-17 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 15-6 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 6-20 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-1 (+0.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.3 Units)

DOUG FISTER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
FISTER is 1-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.23 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. DETROIT since 1997
GUTHRIE is 5-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.370.
His team's record is 6-5 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.8 units)

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TORONTO (27 - 35) at CHI WHITE SOX (27 - 34) - 8:10 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. DYLAN AXELROD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 9-18 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 70-77 (-34.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 59-81 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-51 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-53 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-30 (-15.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-2 (+0.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
DICKEY is 2-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 7.62 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

DYLAN AXELROD vs. TORONTO since 1997
AXELROD is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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HOUSTON (22 - 42) at SEATTLE (27 - 37) - 10:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 85-168 (-48.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 27-66 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 134-255 (-68.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 69-117 (-42.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
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 57-137 (-42.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 42-86 (-37.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
HOUSTON is 132-254 (-70.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 92-191 (-61.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-52 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
IWAKUMA is 19-10 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 10-3 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 12-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 9-2 (+8.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 10-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 18-9 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 12-4 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 10-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-2 (+3.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
IWAKUMA is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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**Udog** · 06-10-2013, 03:51 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Monday, June 10

National League

Milwaukee at Miami, 7:10 ET
Gallardo: 13-2 TSR after a win
Nolasco: 31-63 SU as a home underdog of +100 or higher

Cincinnati at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Bailey: Cincinnati 23-6 SU revenging a loss vs opponent as a home favorite
Feldman: Chicago Cubs 9-20 SU after 1 or more consecutive unders

Atlanta at San Diego, 10:10 ET
Teheran: Atlanta 36-19 SU when the total is 7 to 8.5
Marquis: San Diego 57-80 SU in home games after a game where their bullpen blew a save

Arizona at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Miley: Arizona 16-5 SU in road games after 2 or more consecutive losses
Kershaw: LA Dodgers 8-19 SU against division opponents

American League

LA Angels at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Weaver: LA Angels 8-15 SU after having lost 3 of their last 4
Garcia: Baltimore 45-28 SU at home when the money line is +125 to -125

Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Lackey: Boston 22-37 SU after 2 straight games without giving up a stolen base
Cobb: Tampa Bay 15-3 SU after a game with a combined score of 15 runs or more

Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 ET
Kazmir: Cleveland 5-18 SU off 2 straight road losses against a division rival
Ogando: Texas 14-2 UNDER after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Fister: Detroit 3-11 SU in road games after 6 or more consecutive home games
Guthrie: Guthrie 10-0 SU at home when the total is 7 to 8.5

Toronto at Chicago, 8:10 ET
Dickey: Toronto 30-15 SU with a tired bullpen
Axelrod: CHI White Sox 3-11 SU after allowing 4 runs or less 3 straight games

Houston at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Keuchel: Houston 23-52 SU in road games after getting shut out
Iwakuma: 12-4 TSR in night games

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Monday's Trends and Indexes - 6/10 (NBA, NHL, MLB, WNBA, Misc.)

Monday's Trends and Indexes - 6/10 (NBA, NHL, MLB, WNBA, Misc.)

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