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**Udog** · 06-14-2013, 10:44 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Six most pitches thrown in a major league game this year.........

-- 132 Kershaw W2-0 vs Mil-- Came one out from CG shutout.

-- 130 ASanchez W6-0 vs Minn-- Got 32 called strikes, struck out 12.

-- 127 Darvish W4-3 vs Bos-- Pitched seven, didn't get a decision.

-- 127 Dempster W12-5 vs Minn-- 4.2 IP; 59 balls, 68 strikes. Painful.

-- 126 Verlander L0-2 @ Sea-- Got 24 misses on 71 swings.

-- 125 Bailey W6-2 @ Mia-- Got 28 called strikes from CB Bucknor.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Happy Armadillo Day, everyone...........

13) Happy Armadillo Day to everyone!!!

12 years ago today we started this project and amazingly, we’re still going strong. Thanks to you guys for reading.

Also would like to wish a Happy Birthday to the Big Dawg, who turns 29 again today.

12) I’ve been really lucky and have done a lot of fun things, but #1 on my Bucket List is 2-3 baseball games at the Oakland Coliseum.

Will be great to be in a stadium with so much history in it, and to see a place where I’ve spent most of my life rooting for the home team, without ever having been there. I’m thinking next summer.

11) Patrick Ewing can whine all he wants about getting passed over for NBA head coaching jobs, but he turned down a chance to coach in D-League, where he could actually learn how to be a head coach.

Ewing was Dwight Howard's position coach in Orlando; how many post moves does Howard have? If Ewing was serious about becoming an NBA coach, he should go to the D-League, earn his stripes, instead of sitting on Charlotte’s bench and collecting a paycheck.

10) October 5 Rutgers visits SMU, in what will be the only series meeting in the AAC between these football lightweights. How they ever wound up in the same league, even for only a year, is quite baffling.

9) Former Duke hooper/Syracuse QB Greg Paulus is expected to be named a full-time assistant for Ohio State’s basketball team, replacing Chris Jent, who moved on to the NBA.

Paulus has done a lot of stuff for a guy who is only 26, and he’s paid his dues in coaching, working as Ohio State’s video guy this past winter.

8) Football players from U of Cincinnati are hurt by the school’s quarter system, since NFL draftees aren’t allowed to attend mini-camps until the school year is over, and the school year at Cincinnati runs later than most places. Cincy kids usually wind up missing one of the rookie mini-camps, which puts them behind the learning curve for training camp.

7) Legendary writer Dan Jenkins tweeted Thursday that he hasn’t missed a US Open since 1950; that’s amazing!!!!

6) Chiefs/Jaguars are latest NFL teams to go with IPad playbooks; must be nice to have money!!! IPads are a growing trend in the NFL.

5) Wonder if fact that Jason Kidd/Deron Williams have the same agent helped the Nets decide to hire Kidd as head coach; think it helped their chances of keeping Williams? I’m guessing yes.

4) Only nine baseball games Thursday, but three of them went 13-14-18 innings; A's are first team since '71 Washington Senators to play two 18+ inning games in same season, and they won them both.

3) Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki broke a rib, is out 4-6 weeks.

2) Dwyane Wade shot 14-25 in Miami's 109-93 win; when Miami gets production like that from someone other than James, they ain't going to lose. Heat is 12-0 vs spread in game following their last 12 losses, but are 0-7 vs spread in game following their last seven wins.

1) I look forward to Year 13 of this site starting today, as we head into summer; football season is only 11 weeks away. Thanks again for reading!!!

**Udog** · 06-14-2013, 10:44 AM

NFL Games of the Year: Giants road weary vs. Eagles in Week 8

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

NFL Week 8: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (Pick)

Past History: Philadelphia is 3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS since 2010.

Early look at the Giants: With a win total of 10, the Giants are expected to improve on a disappointing 9-7 season in 2012. The Giants will be coming off a Monday night game against Minnesota, playing on short rest. They also have a road-heavy schedule in the first half, playing five of eight away from New York.

Early look at the Eagles: The Eagles have a new coach and Chip Kelly has his work cut out for him. He hasn't made a lot of changes on offense, opting to keep Michael Vick at quarterback, but he's given the defense quite an overhaul.

Where this line will move: This will be the second meeting between these teams, and the result of the first meeting will likely have an impact on the line for this game. If Vick can stay healthy and the Eagles can string together a few wins, they might find themselves favorites by game day.

**Udog** · 06-14-2013, 10:45 AM

NFL Top 3: Pass-happy teams looking to run more

The NFL is rapidly becoming a pass-happy league, with scores and totals reaching an all-time high. But no matter how far your quarterback can throw the ball, there is still two sides to the offensive playbook.

Running the football isn’t just about setting up big plays and eating the clock and these three teams are trying to prove it by adding a steady dose of ground to their air-it-out attacks this season. With that in mind, over/under bettors should keep close tabs on their totals, as a potent injection of the rushing game can keep scores low and under the number.

Green Bay Packers (2012: 11-5 SU, 8-8 O/U)

Pass offense: Ninth (253.1 ypg)
Run offense: 20th (106.4 ypg)

The Packers rushed for just over 106 yards per game last season, good for 20th in the league. Green Bay’s RB depth chart was a game of musical chairs, moving in guys like Ryan Grant, Cedric Benson, James Starks and Alex Green. Aaron Rodgers had to do some of the tough sledding himself, finishing second on the team in rushing.

The Cheeseheads feel much better about their ground game this season. They drafted Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin and head coach Mike McCarthy told NFL.com there will be vast improvements to Green Bay’s running game. Don’t expect the Packers to air it out as much, at least not in the early going.

Dallas Cowboys (2012: 8-8 SU, 8-8 O/U)

Pass offense: Third (295.6 ypg)
Run offense: 31st (79.1 ypg)

The Cowboys ran the ball just 355 times in 2012. That ranked as the second fewest handoffs in the NFL and was a franchise low in rushing attempts. Part of the problem was an injury to RB DeMarco Murray, who missed six games in the middle of the schedule. The other issue was trigger-happy head coach Jason Garrett, who couldn’t help but let Tony Romo sling the ball on every snap.

The playbook has been plucked from Garrett’s clutches – we think – and turned over to new offensive coordinator Bill Callahan, who is a fan of the West Coast offense. While Callahan says he’s not straying too far from Garrett’s playbook, you can expect more touches for Murray and less long bombs in 2013.

Atlanta Falcons (2012: 13-3 SU, 5-11 O/U)

Pass offense: Sixth (281.8 ypg)
Run offense: 29th (87.3 ypg)

The Falcons have replaced one battering-ram RB with another, dumping Michael Turner for former Rams rusher Steven Jackson. However, it will be interesting to see how well Jackson does with defenses not stacking the box. Having a QB like Matt Ryan and a dangerous WR corps should keep opponents honest and give Jackson plenty of room, something he didn’t have in St. Louis.

According to Jeanna Thomas of The Falconholic, if you swapped out Jackson’s 2012 statistics with Turner’s, Atlanta’s run game would jump from 29th to 22nd overall. And that’s not considering Jackson’s ability to make gains on the screen pass. Early chatter out of camp is that the 30-year-old dreadlocked downhill runner looks like a 22 year old. If that’s the case, the Falcons could continue to play under the total with new life in the ground game.

**Udog** · 06-14-2013, 10:46 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Connecticut at New York
The Sun look to build on their 7-2 ATS record in their last 9 games against the Liberty. Connecticut is the pick (+1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Sun favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

Game 601-602: Connecticut at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 114.407; New York 110.700
Dunkel Line & Total: Connecticut by 3 1/2; 149
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 1 1/2; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+1 1/2); Over

Game 603-604: Seattle at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 105.523; Atlanta 120.342
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 15; 141
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 9; 146
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-9); Under

Game 605-606: Minnesota at Tulsa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 116.483; Tulsa 103.845
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 12 1/2; 158
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 10 1/2; 163 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-10 1/2); Under

Game 607-608: Los Angeles at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 116.553; Phoenix 105.631
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 11; 178
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 173 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+1 1/2); Over

WNBA
Long Sheet

Friday, June 14

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CONNECTICUT (2 - 3) at NEW YORK (3 - 2) - 6/14/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 69-47 ATS (+17.3 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 9-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 10-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (1 - 2) at ATLANTA (4 - 1) - 6/14/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 56-80 ATS (-32.0 Units) in road games after a division game since 1997.
ATLANTA is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games in June games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-0 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-0 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (3 - 1) at TULSA (1 - 5) - 6/14/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-4 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 9-0 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOS ANGELES (2 - 1) at PHOENIX (1 - 3) - 6/14/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 6-3 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 7-2 straight up against PHOENIX 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

Friday, June 14

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
SEATTLE vs. ATLANTA
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Seattle is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:30 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. NEW YORK
Connecticut is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Connecticut is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing Connecticut
New York is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Connecticut

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TULSA
Minnesota is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tulsa
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tulsa's last 12 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Tulsa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

10:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. PHOENIX
Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Los Angeles is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Phoenix is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Phoenix is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games

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**Udog** · 06-14-2013, 10:49 AM

MLB
Dunkel

NY Yankees at LA Angels
The Angels look to take advantage of a Yankees team that is 1-6 in Andy Pettitte's last 7 road starts against LA. Los Angeles is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Angels favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-135). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

Game 901-902: LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers 14.295; Pittsburgh (Locke) 15.604
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-145); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-145); Over

Game 903-904: Milwaukee at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Lohse) 16.400; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 15.216
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+135); Under

Game 905-906: Chicago Cubs at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Jackson) 15.132; NY Mets (Marcum) 14.286
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 9
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+110); Over

Game 907-908: St. Louis at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Westbrook) 14.216; Miami (Fernandez) 14.722
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-155); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+135); Under

Game 909-910: San Francisco at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 16.763; Atlanta (Medlen) 15.709
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-150); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+130); Over

Game 911-912: Philadelphia at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Kendrick) 14.054; Colorado (Nicasio) 15.261
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Colorado (-140); 10
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-140); Under

Game 913-914: Arizona at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Cahill) 14.853; San Diego (Stults) 16.177
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: San Diego (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-120); Under

Game 915-916: Boston at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Dempster) 16.466; Baltimore (Tillman) 15.375
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+100); Over

Game 917-918: Kansas City at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Mendoza) 16.914; Tampa Bay (Moore) 16.624
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-180); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+160); Over

Game 919-920: Toronto at Texas (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Buehrle) 14.550; Texas (Grimm) 15.952
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Texas (-135); 10
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-135); Under

Game 921-922: Detroit at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 14.291; Minnesota (Diamond) 15.312
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Detroit (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+120); Over

Game 923-924: Chicago White Sox at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Sale) 16.152; Houston (Bedard) 14.811
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-180); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-180); Under

Game 925-926: NY Yankees at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pettitte) 14.419; LA Angels (Wilson) 16.309
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-135); Under

Game 927-928: Seattle at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Saunders) 14.999; Oakland (Milone) 13.978
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-200); 7
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+170); Over

Game 929-930: Washington at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Gonzalez) 14.568; Cleveland (Masterson) 16.155
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-140); Under

**Udog** · 06-14-2013, 11:04 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, June 14

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LA DODGERS (28 - 37) at PITTSBURGH (39 - 27) - 7:05 PM
STEPHEN FIFE (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

STEPHEN FIFE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

A.J. BURNETT vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BURNETT is 4-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.7 units)

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MILWAUKEE (27 - 38) at CINCINNATI (40 - 27) - 7:10 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 27-38 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 45-65 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-38 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-23 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 139-95 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 139-95 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 59-34 (+19.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 81-45 (+18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARROYO is 21-9 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 95-116 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
ARROYO is 21-35 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LOHSE is 3-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.34 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-2.9 units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ARROYO is 14-9 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.216.
His team's record is 17-10 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-12. (-2.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (26 - 38) at NY METS (24 - 37) - 7:10 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. SHAUN MARCUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 87-139 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 6-23 (-16.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-75 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 87-139 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 39-71 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-100 (-27.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-97 (-30.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-56 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSON is 15-29 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 14-29 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 5-14 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 24-37 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 13-21 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 9-20 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 24-37 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 55-80 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 15-26 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 50-72 (-26.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 10-18 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MARCUM is 3-13 (-12.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARCUM is 12-19 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARCUM is 12-19 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARCUM is 7-15 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. NY METS since 1997
JACKSON is 1-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.206.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MARCUM is 4-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.90 and a WHIP of 1.032.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (43 - 23) at MIAMI (19 - 46) - 7:10 PM
JAKE WESTBROOK (R) vs. JOSE FERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 43-23 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-11 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 43-23 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 36-15 (+17.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 19-46 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 49-65 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 18-46 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-44 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 12-32 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 59-95 (-30.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 12-33 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 38-71 (-26.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. MIAMI since 1997
WESTBROOK is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.075.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)

JOSE FERNANDEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (34 - 31) at ATLANTA (39 - 27) - 7:35 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. KRIS MEDLEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 133-96 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-6 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 130-94 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MEDLEN is 33-12 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 33-12 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 26-6 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 139-104 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-57 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 139-102 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 87-60 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 496-490 (+45.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-58 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-51 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 2-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.194.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

KRIS MEDLEN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MEDLEN is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.91 and a WHIP of 1.782.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (32 - 35) at COLORADO (35 - 32) - 8:40 PM
KYLE KENDRICK (R) vs. JUAN NICASIO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 113-116 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-25 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 113-113 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-66 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-17 (+8.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 112-96 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
KENDRICK is 60-40 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 172-221 (-50.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 94-105 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 172-221 (-50.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

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

KYLE KENDRICK vs. COLORADO since 1997
KENDRICK is 3-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.33 and a WHIP of 1.531.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-1. (+6.9 units)

JUAN NICASIO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (37 - 29) at SAN DIEGO (32 - 34) - 10:10 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. ERIC STULTS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 108-120 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 61-53 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 108-117 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 56-50 (+15.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
STULTS is 18-10 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STULTS is 18-9 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STULTS is 13-6 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STULTS is 12-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 37-29 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 8-2 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
ARIZONA is 103-97 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 8-2 (+8.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
ARIZONA is 50-40 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-29 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 44-36 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-5 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CAHILL is 19-9 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 20-41 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-3 (+0.3 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAHILL is 2-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.64 and a WHIP of 1.532.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.3 units)

ERIC STULTS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
STULTS is 3-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.0 units)

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BOSTON (41 - 27) at BALTIMORE (38 - 29) - 7:05 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 110-120 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 42-53 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 92-108 (-39.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 74-88 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 70-84 (-28.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 53-65 (-23.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 38-29 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 57-41 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-49 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 60-46 (+24.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 33-24 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-6 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 95-73 (+33.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 71-62 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 20-11 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TILLMAN is 19-9 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 10-2 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 17-8 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 11-2 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 35-23 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 24-13 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DEMPSTER is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.47 and a WHIP of 0.818.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
TILLMAN is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.352.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.1 units)

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KANSAS CITY (31 - 33) at TAMPA BAY (35 - 31) - 7:10 PM
LUIS MENDOZA (R) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 9-23 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 96-40 (+31.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 15-11 (+13.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-29 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-0 (+3.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

LUIS MENDOZA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MENDOZA is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 8.64 and a WHIP of 2.041.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

MATT MOORE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MOORE is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.637.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TORONTO (29 - 36) at TEXAS (38 - 28) - 8:05 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. JUSTIN GRIMM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 107-60 (+31.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+3.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. TEXAS since 1997
BUEHRLE is 12-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.070.
His team's record is 13-5 (+7.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.4 units)

JUSTIN GRIMM vs. TORONTO since 1997
GRIMM is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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DETROIT (36 - 28) at MINNESOTA (29 - 34) - 8:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. SCOTT DIAMOND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 131-108 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 1-9 (-9.7 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
DETROIT is 15-23 (-15.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-18 (-7.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 49-98 (-38.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
DETROIT is 14-18 (-7.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 76-67 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-21 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 37-27 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 79-114 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-14 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 79-114 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 52-81 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 41-74 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-36 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-6 (+0.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.6 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PORCELLO is 6-5 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.495.
His team's record is 9-8 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-10. (-3.8 units)

SCOTT DIAMOND vs. DETROIT since 1997
DIAMOND is 2-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.257.
His team's record is 3-4 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (28 - 35) at HOUSTON (23 - 44) - 8:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. ERIK BEDARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 109-93 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 78-150 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 6-24 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 78-150 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BEDARD is 48-54 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BEDARD is 48-54 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

CHRIS SALE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SALE is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

ERIK BEDARD vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BEDARD is 3-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.7 units)

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NY YANKEES (37 - 29) at LA ANGELS (28 - 38) - 10:05 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 247-184 (+44.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 20-9 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 44-21 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 28-9 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 86-48 (+25.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 28-38 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 15-18 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA ANGELS are 28-38 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 15-31 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

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

ANDY PETTITTE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PETTITTE is 11-10 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.489.
His team's record is 15-14 (-6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-17. (-8.2 units)

C.J. WILSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
WILSON is 1-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.479.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.8 units)

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SEATTLE (29 - 38) at OAKLAND (41 - 27) - 10:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 294-423 (-104.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
OAKLAND is 41-27 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 72-41 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-4 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 20-8 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 41-24 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 29-13 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 28-12 (+17.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 34-19 (+17.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-9 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILONE is 32-18 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 15-6 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 26-16 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 22-8 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 21-9 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-3 (+1.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SAUNDERS is 14-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of 1.337.
His team's record is 15-7 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-13. (-5.0 units)

TOM MILONE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MILONE is 3-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.195.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-6. (-5.6 units)

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WASHINGTON (33 - 32) at CLEVELAND (32 - 33) - 7:05 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MASTERSON is 34-21 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 133-99 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 87-61 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 32-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 19-6 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 32-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 13-2 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 207-237 (-63.4 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 196-203 (-52.1 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.

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

GIO GONZALEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GONZALEZ is 5-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.72 and a WHIP of 1.178.
His team's record is 6-0 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 06-14-2013, 11:06 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, June 14

Hot pitchers
-- Locke is 2-0, 1.24 in his last five starts. Fife is 1-1, 2.25 in his last two.
-- Arroyo is 1-0, 1.29 in his last couple starts. Lohse is 1-0, 2.57 in his last two outings.
-- Jackson is 1-3, 5.47 in his last five starts.
-- Fernandez is 1-0, 0.69 in his last two starts.
-- Medlen is 2-0, 0.66 in his last couple starts.
-- Kendrick is 2-1, 3.00 in his last three starts.
-- Stults is 3-1, 1.50 in his last five starts.

-- GGonzalez has a 2.72 RA but no wins in his last six starts.

-- Tillman is 2-0, 2.77 in his last two starts.
-- Mendoza has a 2.05 RA in his last four starts.
-- Buehrle is 1-1, 2.77 in his last four starts.
-- Porcello is 1-1, 2.25 in his last three starts.
-- Sale is 4-2, 1.99 in his last eight starts.
-- Pettitte is 2-1, 3.42 in his last four starts.
-- Milone is 3-2, 2.70 in five home starts this season.

Cold pitchers
-- Marcum is 0-5, 5.72 in seven starts for the Mets.
-- Westbrook was 1-0, 2.60 in his last three starts before going on DL.
-- Bumgarner is 1-3, 6.75 in his last five starts.
-- Nicasio is 0-1, 4.91 in his last four starts.
-- Cahill is 0-3, 8.34 in his last four starts.

-- Masterson is 1-3, 6.04 in his last four starts.

-- Dempster has a 9.13 RA in his last six starts; Red Sox are 2-7 if they give him less than seven runs.
-- Moore allowed 15 runs in seven IP in two starts last week.
-- Grimm is 3-3, 7.43 in his last seven starts.
-- Diamond is 1-3, 7.72 in his last six starts.
-- Bedard is 1-2, 4.01 in his last six starts.
-- Wilson is 1-1, 5.82 in his last three starts.
-- Saunders is 1-2, 4.50 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........
-- Fife 1-3; Locke 3-13 (1 of last 10)
-- Lohse 4-12; Arroyo 1-13
-- Jackson 5-13; Marcum 1-7
-- Westbrook 2-6; Fernandez 2-12 (0 of last 5)
-- Bumgarner 0-13; Medlen 3-13
-- Kendrick 5-13; Nicasio 5-13 (0 of last 5)
-- Cahill 4-13; Stults 2-13

-- Gonzalez 4-13; Masterson 3-14

-- Dempster 5-12; Tillman 3-13
-- Mendoza 1-9; Moore 5-13
-- Buehrle 4-13 (0 of last 4); Grimm 5-11
-- Porcello 3-11; Diamond 5-11
-- Sale 4-12 (0 of last 5); Bedard 6-11
-- Pettitte 2-10 (0 of last 5); Wilson 4-13
-- Saunders 4-13 (4 of last 7); Milone 5-13 (0 of last 4)

Totals
-- Last four Dodger games went over the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Milwaukee games.
-- Three of Cubs' last four games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten St Louis games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Giant games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Colorado games.
-- Seven of last nine San Diego games went over total.

-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Washington games.

-- Six of last eight Boston games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Tampa Bay games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Texas games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Five of Angels' last seven games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine A's games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Pirates won nine of their last twelve home games.
-- Brewers won five of their last six games. Reds are 15-6 in their last 21 games on foreign soil.
-- Cardinals won five of their last seven games. Miami won four of its last six home games.
-- Padres won six of their last eight games. Arizona won six of its last nine on the road.

-- Nationals won four of their last five games. Cleveland won its last couple games, after losing its previous eight.

-- Baltimore won four of its last five games. Red Sox are 7-1 in game following their last eight losses.
-- Royals won eight of their last nine games.
-- Blue Jays won five of their last seven games.
-- Detroit won five of its last seven games. Twins won four of their last five home games.
-- White Sox won three of their last four games.
-- Oakland won its last eleven home games.

Cold teams
-- Dodgers lost four of their last five games.
-- Mets lost eight of their last ten games. Cubs lost five of their last seven.
-- Braves lost five of their last seven games. Giants lost four of last seven.
-- Phillies lost five of their last six games. Rockies are 5-7 in their last dozen home games.

-- Tampa Bay lost four of its last five games.
-- Rangers lost six of their last eight games.
-- Astros lost six of their last seven games.
-- Bronx lost its last three games, scoring total of eight runs. Angels lost four of their last five games.
-- Mariners lost five of their last eight games.

**Udog** · 06-14-2013, 11:12 AM

MLB

Friday, June 14

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston

7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MIAMI
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Miami is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games at home

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. NY METS
Chi Cubs are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Kansas City's last 23 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Francisco's last 15 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta's last 15 games when playing at home against San Francisco

8:05 PM
TORONTO vs. TEXAS
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. HOUSTON
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Houston's last 13 games when playing Chi White Sox

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games

8:40 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia

10:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. LA ANGELS
NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games on the road
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Seattle is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Seattle

10:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
Arizona is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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**Udog** · 06-14-2013, 11:17 AM

MLB

Friday, June 14

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Best bad weather over/under bets in baseball
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The way the weather has been this month, players around the major leagues don’t quite feel like “The Boys of Summer”. More like the “Sultans of Soak”.

The 2013 MLB season has been plagued by cold, rain and even fog, forcing schedule makers to postpone 31 games so far – the second most cancellations by this point of the season since 2002. The 2011 campaign had 53 games shuffled due to crappy climates, with 32 PPDs as of June 12, according to John Schlegel of MLB.com.

There could be more postponements on tap this month, which has already had its share of delays and cancellations. Weather has been downright terrible in June and another rash of thunderstorms and rain is in the forecast over the next two days.

But rather than run for high ground, baseball bettors can find a way to make money off this stretch of soggy weather. If you’ve been stashing your bankroll away for a rainy day, we have six MLB stadiums that have produced value for totals bettors when the sun doesn’t shine.

Best bad weather over bets

Dodgers Stadium

That Albert Hammond was full of $hit man. The British singer once chimed “It Never Rains in Southern California”, but L.A. has seen its fair share of wet weather this spring. The Dodgers have produced a 13-5 over/under record when the forecast calls for clouds/rain. Their crosstown rivals, the Angels have also leaned toward the over in bad weather, with Angels Stadium boasting an 8-4 over/under when the skies grow dark.

Comerica Park

According to MLB.com, the Tigers have suffered through 24 postponements since 2002 – tied for eighth most in the majors. Detroit hasn’t let the cold spring climate cool off its bats, posting a 14-7 over/under count under a grey sky at Comerica Park. The Tigers are on the road this week but thunderstorms are in the extended forecast for trips to Minnesota and Baltimore.

Citizens Bank Park

The Phillies poor play isn’t the only thing keeping fans away from Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia has had 28 postponed games since 2002 – sixth most – and has been chilled by fall-like weather to kick off the summer. The Phillies are 14-8 over/under at home when rain clouds are in the forecast. Total bettors have also gotten a life from the winds in Philly, with a 10-5 over/under record when winds get up over 10 mph.

Best bad weather under bets

PNC Park

If you think your weather’s been bad, just thank your lucky stars you’re not a Pirates season ticket holder. Pittsburgh has played 34 games at PNC Park and every single day has either been cloudy or raining, and Thursday’s home date with the Giants is no exception. The Bucs have gone 12-21-1 over/under in those games, compared to 18-13 over/under on the road where they hit .298 compared to .248 as hosts. The Pirates are expected to get hit with thundershowers Friday and may see more showers versus the Dodgers this weekend.

Kauffman Stadium

Kauffman Stadium was singled out for its bad weather by Schlegel, with a grounds keeper telling him, “You don't need the Farmers' Almanac. You can pretty much follow the Royals' schedule, and the rain chances increase when they come into town”. The Royals average 3.91 runs at home when the sun is shining but 3.36 when the forecast predicts clouds and rain, leading to an 8-13 over/under mark in those games.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Flash floods and even hail storms have terrorized most of Maryland this month, and there’s more to come this weekend. Baltimore is 7-12 over/under at home in bad weather this season and averaging just 3.95 runs in those games for compared to 6.00 under the sun. A soggy Camden Yards is also impacting visiting teams, who average 5.62 runs in nice weather compared to only 4.24 at Oriole Park.

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**Udog** · 06-14-2013, 11:19 AM

MLB

Friday, June 14

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Yankees, A's could be fades after marathon Thursday tilt
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The Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees will both have depleted bullpens heading into their respective games Friday.

The A’s prevailed 3-2 in 18 innings Thursday to complete a three-game sweep of the Bronx Bombers. Both teams gassed seven pitchers in the affair.

The A’s get to sleep in their own beds Thursday night before hosting the Seattle Mariners, while the Yankees make the short trip to duel with the Los Angeles Angels Friday.

The Yankees will have a very tired bullpen against a well-rested Angels squad. New York got a lackluster effort from starter Phil Hughes Wednesday night, who pitched only 4 1/3 innings before handing the ball over. The Yankees were then forced to use four relievers in the 5-2 loss to the A’s, making it two consecutive nights that the bullpen has seen a heavy workload.

New York will send Andy Pettitte, who has been dealing with back issues this season, to the mound Friday. If he can't go at least six innings, the Angels (-125) could be a good bet with the Yankee pen ailing. The veteran lefty is 14-11 in 31 career starts against the Halos but has a lofty 4.49 ERA.

The A’s (-199) will send Tom Milone to the hill Friday and should be in better shape than the Yankees. The lefty has pitched at least seven innings in his last two starts, surrendering only three earned runs over the pair of outings.

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**Udog** · 06-14-2013, 12:35 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, June 14

National League

LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Fife: Dodgers 5-15 SU off 3+ division games
Locke: Pittsburgh 18-7 SU after scoring 2 runs or less

Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET MLB
Lohse: Milwaukee 0-7 SU off 3+ Overs
Arroyo: 21-9 TSR pitching off a loss

Chicago Cubs at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Jackson: Cubs 25-12 Under away with a line of +125 to -125
Marcum: 3-13 TSR as a home favorite of -125 or less

St. Louis at Miami, 7:10 ET
Westbrook: St. Louis 12-2 SU off 5+ road games
Fernandez: Miami 0-12 SU off BB Overs

San Francisco at Atlanta, 7:35 ET MLB
Bumgarner: 4-12 TSR vs. NL East opponents
Medlen: 14-1 TSR pitching on 5 or 6 days rest

Philadelphia at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Kendrick: 24-8 TSR with a total of 10+ runs
Nicasio: Colroado 20-10 Over off a loss

Arizona at San Diego, 10:10 ET
Cahill: 19-9 TSR away vs. division opponents
Stults: San Diego 20-41 SU on Fridays

American League

Boston at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Dempster: Boston 27-13 Over off 3+ games scoring 4 runs or less
Tillman: Baltimore 16-6 SU at home in night games

Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Mendoza: Kansas City 9-23 SU on Fridays
Moore: Tampa Bay 50-27 SU off BB losses

Toronto at Texas, 8:05 ET
Buehrle: Toronto 15-30 SU after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
Grimm: Texas 20-4 SU at home off BB losses

Detroit at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Porcello: Detroit 0-7 SU away off BB games scoring 3 runs or less
Diamond: Minnesota 38-15 SU off 6+ games scoring 4 runs or less

Chicago White Sox at Houston, 8:10 ET
Sale: White Sox 7-0 Over off 5+ home games
Bedard: Houston 5-22 SU off 6+ road games

NY Yankees at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Pettitte: Yankees 20-9 SU with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs
Wilson: Angels 8-17 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games

Seattle at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Saunders: Seattle 12-27 SU off 6+ games scoring 4 runs or less
Milone: 15-6 TSR vs. division opponents

Interleague

Washington at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Gonzalez: 19-6 TSR in road games
Masterson: Cleveland 19-8 Under after losing 8+ of their last 10 games

**Udog** · 06-14-2013, 02:42 PM

MLB

Friday, June 14

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Friday's MLB betting cheat sheet and tips
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National

Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh Pirates (-159, 8)

Weather: High-60’s. Clear skies expected. Winds will blow out to right field at 8 mph.

Probable starters: Dodgers RH Stephen Fife (1-1, 3.78 ERA) vs. Pirates LH Jeff Locke (5-1, 2.39).

Fife has never faced the Pirates, and no player on Pittsburgh’s roster has a major-league at-bat against him, while Locke is 0-2 with a 5.73 ERA in three games (two starts) lifetime against Los Angeles. The Pirates are 6-1 in their last seven games as a home favorite.

St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins (122, 7.5)

Weather: Roof will most likely be closed due to thunderstorm risk.

Probable starters: Cardinals RH Jake Westbrook (2-1, 1.62 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Jose Fernandez (3-3, 3.17)

Westbrook will make his first start since mid-May after being sidelined with elbow inflammation. Fernandez has pitched well at home, allowing just five runs in as many starts - but has yielded three homers. The Cardinals are 6-0 in their last six Friday games.

Chicago Cubs at New York Mets (-127, 7.5)

Weather: High-60s. 40 percent chance of showers. Winds will blow from left to right at 10 mph.

Probable starters: Cubs RH Edwin Jackson (2-8, 5.76 ERA) vs. Mets RH Shaun Marcum (0-7, 4.96)

Marcum can't buy a win this season, but he does own a 4-0 career mark versus the Cubs. The under is 4-1 in the last five meetings between the clubs and 4-0 in Marcum’s last four starts.

Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds (-140, 8.5)

Weather: Mid-70s. Clear skies expected. Winds will blow left to right at 6 mph.

Probable starters: Brewers RH Kyle Lohse (2-6, 4.03 ERA) vs. Reds RH Bronson Arroyo (6-5, 3.35)

The Reds swept a three-game set from the Brewers at home by a combined 22-11 from May 10-12, but Milwaukee has actually done quite well for itself lately with wins in five of the last six games. The under is 8-0 in Lohse’s last eight starts vs. a team with a winning record.

San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves (-132, 7)

Weather: Low-80s. Clear skies expected. Winds will blow in from left field at 3 mph.

Probable starters: Giants LH Madison Bumgarner (5-4, 3.58 ERA) vs. Braves RH Kris Medlen (3-6, 2.87)

The Braves return home after being swept in San Diego, and will face the last team to hand them three losses in a row. The San Francisco Giants defeated Atlanta at home May 10-12, outscoring the Braves 23-4. The over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.

Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies (-116, 9.5)

Weather: High-70s. Partly cloudy conditions expected. Winds will blow from right to left at 8 mph.

Probable starters: Phillies RH Kyle Kendrick (6-4, 3.22 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Juan Nicasio (4-2, 4.61)

Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki reportedly suffered a broken rib Thursday against Washington and could require up to six weeks to recover. Outfielders Carlos Gonzalez and Dexter Fowler also were hurt, although their injuries are not considered serious. Philadelphia won seven of nine meetings in 2012 and has taken a remarkable 27 of the last 33 encounters with Colorado dating back to Sept. 2007.

Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres (-121, 7)

Weather: Low-60s. Partly cloudy conditions expected. Winds will blow out to right field at 4 mph.

Probable starters: Diamondbacks RH Trevor Cahill (3-7, 4.02 ERA) vs. Padres LH Eric Stults (5-5, 3.53)

Cahill has lost three straight decisions and was rocked by the Giants in his last turn, giving up eight runs on nine hits in a season-low 3 2/3 innings. He has been tagged for 21 runs over 22 2/3 innings during his four-start winless drought, during which his ERA has risen from 2.48 to 4.02. The over is 10-1 in Arizona’s last 11 road games.

American

Boston Red Sox at Baltimore Orioles (-110, 9.5)

Weather: High-70s. A 10 percent chance of showers. Winds will blow from left to right at eight mph.

Probable starters: Red Sox RH Ryan Dempster (4-6, 4.40 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Chris Tillman (6-2, 3.89)

Dempster has put together three straight quality starts and has gotten plenty of support in the last two, with the Boston offense busting out for a total of 27 runs in those games. Tillman has had his own problems keeping the ball in the yard with 16 home runs allowed in 76 1/3 total innings. The BoSox are 0-4 in the last four meetings in Baltimore.

Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays (-170, 8)

Weather: Dome

Probable starters: Royals RH Luis Mendoza (1-3, 4.19 ERA) vs. LH Matt Moore (8-2, 3.78 ERA)

Mendoza has allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last seven starts but is just 1-2 in that span. Moore has been knocked around in his last two outings, surrendering 15 runs (14 earned) over seven innings to suffer his first two defeats. The under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings at Tropicana Field.

Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers (-131, 10)

Weather: Mid-90s. Mostly cloudy skies winds blowing in from center field at six mph.

Probable starters: Blue Jays LH Mark Buehrle (2-4, 5.06 ERA) vs. RH Justin Grimm (5-4, 5.25 ERA)

Buehrle has registered five quality outings over his last six starts - including a seven-inning stint last time out that saw him limit Texas to a run on four hits.
Control will be a key for Grimm, who has issued six walks over his last two starts after surrendering only one free pass in his three previous outings combined.
Eric Cooper will be the umpire behind the plate and the under is 4-1 in his last five behind the dish.

Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros (+165, 7.5)

Weather: Retractable roof

Probable starters: Chris Sale (5-4, 2.68 ERA) vs. Erik Bedard (1-3, 5.34 ERA)

Sale is looking to rebound after suffering back-to-back losses to the Oakland Athletics. Bedard was handed his first loss since April 26 on Saturday as he surrendered six runs and eight hits over 4 2/3 innings at Kansas City. The over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.

Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins (+126, 9)

Weather: A 30 percent chance of showers by game time and temperatures in the mid-70s. Winds will blow in from center field at 11 mph.

Probable starters: Tigers RH Rick Porcello (3-3, 4.86 ERA) vs. Twins LH Scott Diamond (4-5, 5.19)

Porcello was roughed up for five runs and 10 hits over five innings in a no-decision against Minnesota on May 23. Diamond is 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA in two starts against Detroit this season and 2-2 with a 2.98 ERA in seven career outings against the Tigers. The Tigers are 16-6 in the last 22 meetings in Minnesota.

New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels (-148, 8)

Weather: Sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. Winds blowing out to right field at 6 mph.

Probable starters: Yankees LH Andy Pettitte (5-3, 3.82 ERA) vs. Angels LH C.J. Wilson (4-5, 4.02)

Pettitte picked up his 250th career victory in style, allowing just one run on three hits in 7 1/3 innings in a 3-1 triumph over Seattle Saturday. Wilson suffered his second straight loss and fifth in his last six decisions after allowing four runs in five innings against Boston Saturday. The Yankees are 1-6 in Pettitte's last seven road starts vs. Angels and they could be fatigued from an 18-inning affair last night in Oakland.

Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics (-185, 7.5)

Weather: Sunny skies and temperatures in the low-60s. Winds will blow out to right field at 10 mph.

Probable starters: Mariners LH Joe Saunders (4-6, 5.12 ERA) vs. Athletics LH Tommy Milone (6-5, 3.69)

Saunders has a 3.47 ERA in 22 career starts against the Athletics and is 1-1 with a 4.35 ERA in two outings this year. Milone is 3-0 in his last five starts after giving up five runs and six hits over five innings in a loss to Seattle on May 12. The under is 6-1 in Milone's last seven starts vs. the Mariners.

Note: The A's used seven pitchers in an 18-inning victory over the Yankees Thursday.

Interleague

Washington Nationals at Cleveland Indians (-135, 7.5)

Weather: Temperatures in the mid-60s and winds blowing in from center field at 9 mph.

Probable pitchers: Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (3-3, 3.59 ERA) vs. Indians RH Justin Masterson (8-5, 3.68)

Gonzalez saw his winless streak stretch to six starts with a no-decision Saturday in a 4-3 setback against the Minnesota Twins. At Progressive Field, Masterson is 5-1 with a 2.36 ERA this season. The under is 5-0 in Masterson's last fave interleague starts.

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