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**Udog** · 07-13-2013, 09:31 AM

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Odds to win the Big X Conference in football this fall.....

2.25-1-- Texas Longhorns--Won four of last five bowl games.

5-2-- Oklahoma St Cowboys-- Since 2008, are 32-12-1 vs spread as faves.

3-1-- Oklahoma Sooners-- 9-2 vs spread in game after last 11 losses.

7-2-- TCU Horned Frogs-- Get talented QB Pachall back this year.

12-1-- Baylor Bears-- Scored 116 points in winning last two bowls.

18-1-- Kansas State Wildcats-- Nine new starters on defense this year.

20-1-- Texas Tech Red Raiders-- New coach, new QB, lost 3 of 5 on OL

25-1-- West Va. Mountaineers-- Allowed 63 in a win; scored 49 in a loss.

30-1-- Iowa State Cyclones-- Lost 13 of 22 starters from last season.

60-1-- Kansas Jayhawks-- Why does Charlie Weis keep getting big jobs?

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Random thoughts from the desert.........

13) American basketball team at World University game lost for second day in row, giving up 93-94 points in pathetic defensive efforts vs Canada and Australia; best they can do now is finish ninth in the tournament.

12) Monta Ellis bolted the Bucks for Dallas, which also lost rookie PG Larkin with a broken ankle- he is out for three months.

11) Astros rookie Jared Cosart took a no-hitter into 7th inning, settled for a 2-1 road win in his major league debut at Tampa Bay.

10) Playing conditions in the Minnesota-Bronx game were hideous until the umpires finally stopped the game in the 4th inning; they wound up finishing the game, but they were idiots for playing at least two innings in a rain that was steady at best and torrential at worst.

9) Someone needs to ask David Wright and former used car salesman Alan R Selig if Giancarlo Stanton might've been a better choice for Home Run Derby than Michael Cuddyer?

8) Stanton's Marlins scored seven runs in two innings against Stephen Strasburg Friday, beating the Nationals 8-3; very surprising.

7) Yasiel Puig left his second consecutive game early Friday with a hip injury; he needs the All-Star break to heal up.

6) Golfer named Chad Collins shot 27 for nine holes, 60 for 18 holes as he grabbed a 3-shot lead at the Web.com event in Utah.

5) I like Oklahoma State at 30-1 to win the college basketball title next April; if Marcus Smart had declared for the draft this year, he would've been the #1 pick. NBA-level players tend to dominate in college games.

4) Missouri/Florida Gulf Coast are both 400-1 to win the national title; I have a better chance of dating Pamela Anderson than FGCU has of winning the national title next year.

3) Blue Jays were only baseball team that didn't sign its #1 pick this spring; pitcher named Bickford is going to Cal-State Fullerton instead.

2) Jacksonville Jaguars' owner Shad Khan bought a soccer team in England, a growing trend among NFL owners. Must be nice to have money.

1) We hear every time an athlete does something bad, but when they do good things, it doesn't get mentioned as much; former Fresno State guard Chris Herren damn near died because of his drug addiction, but has rebooted his life and now goes around the country, speaking to kids about his life and how drugs can screw your life up. He is doing good work, saving lives.

**Udog** · 07-13-2013, 09:33 AM

NFL Games of the Year: Chiefs short dogs in Reid's return to Philly

NFL Week 3 (Thursday Night): Kansas Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles (-3)

Past History: The Chiefs and Eagles haven’t met since 2009, when Philly hammered Kansas City in a 34-14 Week 3 blowout. Philly also won 37-31 at Arrowhead Stadium back in 2005. The hype here will be about the Chiefs' new head coach Andy Reid’s return to Philadelphia, not about any recent history between these two teams.

Early look at Kansas City: Kansas City finished with an NFL-worst minus-24 turnover differential last year, despite having six pro bowlers on its roster. With the QB situation stabilized following the acquisition of Alex Smith and the coaching situation dramatically upgraded following the Romeo Crennel debacle, bettors are expecting a dramatic improvement from this long moribund squad.

Early look at Philadelphia: The Eagles finished 2012 tied with the Chiefs for the worst turnover differential last year, but this team is not “rebuilding” in Chip Kelly’s first year on the job. They filled every major need in the offseason, shoring up their secondary and offensive line in the process. But Michael Vick’s QB rating has dropped from 100.2 to 78.1 between 2010 and 2012 and he’s in need of a bounce-back season to save his starting job.

Where this line will move: The Chiefs open the season with winnable games against the Jaguars and Cowboys in their first two contests. Don’t be surprised if K.C. starts getting some hype if it starts 2-0, driving this line down off the key number of -3.

**Udog** · 07-13-2013, 09:36 AM

CFL
Dunkel

Winnipeg at Hamilton
The Tiger-Cats look to to build on their 4-0 ATS record in their last 4 games in Week 3. Hamilton is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Tiger-Cats favored by 5 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (-3 1/2). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

SATURDAY, JULY 13

Game 125-126: Winnipeg at Hamilton (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 107.860; Hamilton 113.386
Dunkel Line: Hamilton by 5 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: Hamilton by 3 1/2; 54
Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (-3 1/2); Over

Game 127-128: BC at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BC 117.660; Edmonton 109.521
Dunkel Line: BC by 8; 46
Vegas Line: BC by 3 1/2; 49 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BC (-3 1/2); Under

CFL
Long Sheet

Week 3
Saturday, July 13

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WINNIPEG (1 - 1) at HAMILTON (0 - 2) - 7/13/2013, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 5-2 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 6-1 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BRITISH COLUMBIA (1 - 1) at EDMONTON (1 - 1) - 7/13/2013, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-3 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 6-2 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 3

Winnipeg (1-1) @ Hamilton (0-2)-- Blue Bombers won six of last seven series games, as seven of last ten series games stayed under total; Winnipeg was 3-4 in last seven visits to Hamilton. Winnipeg split its first two games this year despite turning ball over nine times (-5); they've got 11 sacks in two games (+3)TiCats allowed 69 points in losing first two games, giving up 149 ypg on ground; they've been outscored 28-10 in second half of their games. Underdogs covered six of last eight series games; dogs are 4-3-1 vs spread in last eight series games played in Hamilton. TiCats are playing in college stadium this season while their new stadium is being built.

BC Lions (1-1) @ Edmonton (1-1)-- Lions won six of last seven games against Eskimos, winning five of last six visits here (won 19-18 here LY); under is 7-4 in last eleven series games. Underdogs covered six of last eight series games played here. Both teams are off to 1-1 start; Lions were down 31-6 at half in only road game, at Calgary. Eskimos won on rainy field on road vs TiCats last week, running ball for 177 yards, after losing at home to Roughriders week before; they've turned ball over five times (-2) in two games. Home underdogs are 0-2 so far this season; five of eight games went over.

CFL

Week 3

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Trend Report
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6:30 PM
WINNIPEG vs. HAMILTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
Winnipeg is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hamilton's last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
Hamilton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Winnipeg

9:30 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. EDMONTON
British Columbia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Edmonton is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing British Columbia
Edmonton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing British Columbia

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CFL

Week 3

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CFL doubleheader: Bombers at Ticats, Lions at Eskimos
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-5, 54.5)

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ defense made a statement with 11 sacks in two games against the Montreal Alouettes to start the season. Winnipeg will try to apply the same pressure to quarterback Henry Burris and the host Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday in Guelph, Ont. The Blue Bombers will be the second team to visit Hamilton at its temporary home - the Tiger-Cats lost to the Edmonton Eskimos in heavy rain in Week 2 and are the only team without a win.

Burris, who leads the CFL in passing yards with 595, believes his offence has to get better, but the problem with Hamilton is defense. The Tiger-Cats allowed a league-high 69 points through two games and look especially vulnerable against the run after surrendering 298 total rushing yards. Winnipeg running back Chad Simpson, limited to 90 yards, will look to exploit the same holes Edmonton and the Toronto Argonauts found in Hamilton’s porous secondary.

TV: 6:30 p.m. ET, TSN

ABOUT THE BLUE BOMBERS (1-1): Defensive tackles Bryant Turner and Zach Anderson and defensive ends Kenny Mainor and Alex Hall combined for nine of the 11 sacks against Montreal, forming the core of Winnipeg’s intimidating defensive line. Veteran quarterback Buck Pierce has struggled to start the season, completing 38-of-65 passes and throwing four interceptions. Pierce’s favorite target has been slot back Cory Watson, who is on pace to surpass his 2011 career-high 793 receiving yards with 143 in two games.

ABOUT THE TIGER-CATS (0-2): Burris connected with wide receiver Andy Fantuz for 155 yards and one touchdown in the season opener, but Fantuz missed Week 2 with an injury and was not at practice Tuesday. To help bolster their depleted offense, the Tiger-Cats called up wide receiver Glenn MacKay, who is from nearby Burlington, Ont., and resides in Hamilton. MacKay made 18 receptions for 196 yards with the Tiger-Cats in 2011 but has never scored a touchdown during stints for three different CFL teams.

TRENDS:

* Blue Bombers are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings.
* Under is 5-0 in the last five meetings in Hamilton.
* Blue Bombers are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 July games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Hamilton’s loss to Edmonton drew 12,612 fans at Alumni Stadium, which hosted its first CFL game.

2. Tiger-Cats Rookie RB C.J. Gable, who has scored three touchdowns, was also absent from practice Tuesday.

3. Winnipeg SB Kito Poblah remains week-to-week with an injury suffered in preseason.

BC Lions at Edmonton Eskimos (3.5, 49.5)

After dropping its season opener to the Calgary Stampeders, the BC Lions return to Alberta with a home victory under their belts and a winning record in their sights when they visit the Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday. Led by running back Andrew Harris, who recorded 152 combined yards, BC handled the Toronto Argonauts in Week 2, shutting down Toronto’s run game one week after surrendering 172 rushing yards to Calgary running back Jon Cornish.

Edmonton is returning home where it lost to the Saskatchewan Roughriders 39-18 to open the season. Quarterback Mike Reilly looked much better in Week 2, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another in a road victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Reilly and running back Hugh Charles combined for 173 rushing yards, a trend that will need to continue in order to open up defenses for Reilly’s developing passing game.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, TSN

ABOUT THE LIONS (1-1): BC’s defense will be without linebacker Adam Bighill for at least two weeks after he suffered an ankle injury against Toronto. Bighill, who led the team with 104 tackles last year, will be replaced by veteran linebacker Anton McKenzie. With slot back Shawn Gore also expected to miss time because of a head injury, quarterback Travis Lulay will lean heavily on slot back Nick Moore (162 receiving yards) and wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux (153). Two games into his first CFL season, cornerback Cord Parks leads BC with 10 tackles and one interception.

ABOUT THE ESKIMOS (1-1): Reilly’s favorite target is veteran slot back Fred Stamps, who has 150 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Stamps has 6,278 receiving yards in his seven-year CFL career - all with Edmonton. Linebacker JC Sherritt, who set a CFL record with 130 tackles last year, has a team-leading 15 tackles and one sack. Aside from Sherritt, the Eskimos’ defense has been questionable as four of their five sacks (and both interceptions) came against a Tiger-Cats team that struggled to control the ball in heavy rain.

TRENDS:

*Over is 4-0 in the Eskimos’ last four home games.
* Lions are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games.
* Eskimos are 5-1 ATS in their last six Week 3 games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Lions have won five of seven games against the Eskimos over the last two seasons.

2. Edmonton OL Cliff Louis was fined an undisclosed amount for a dangerous block on Tiger-Cats DL Eric Norwood in Week 2.

3. BC is second in the CFL power rankings following Week 2; Edmonton is seventh.

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**Udog** · 07-13-2013, 09:37 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

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

SATURDAY, JULY 13

Game 651-652: Indiana at New York (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 106.102; New York 113.488
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 7 1/2; 145
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2; 139
Dunkel Pick: New York (-2); Over

Game 653-654: Minnesota at Tulsa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 118.861; Tulsa 106.140
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 12 1/2; 155
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 10; 160
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-10); Under

WNBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, July 13

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INDIANA (4 - 8) at NEW YORK (6 - 7) - 7/13/2013, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 86-125 ATS (-51.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
NEW YORK is 71-48 ATS (+18.2 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 7-5 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-5 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (10 - 3) at TULSA (3 - 12) - 7/13/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 63-88 ATS (-33.8 Units) in July games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 66-92 ATS (-35.2 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 6-5 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 11-0 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Saturday, July 13

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Trend Report
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6:00 PM
INDIANA vs. NEW YORK
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York's last 13 games when playing Indiana

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TULSA
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 13 games when playing on the road against Tulsa
Tulsa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Tulsa is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

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**Udog** · 07-13-2013, 09:40 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Toronto at Baltimore
The Blue Jays look to take advantage of a Baltimore team that is 0-4 in Jason Hammel's last 4 starts as a favorite. Toronto is the pick (+130) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Jays favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+130). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JULY 13

Game 951-952: Cincinnati at Atlanta (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Bailey) 15.569; Atlanta (Minor) 16.935
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-135); Over

Game 953-954: St. Louis at Chicago Cubs (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lynn) 16.824; Cubs (Garza) 15.728
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-120); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-120); N/A

Game 955-956: NY Mets at Pittsburgh (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Torres) 15.519; Pittsburgh (Burnett) 17.006
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-180); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-180); Under

Game 957-958: Washington at Miami (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Haren) 16.047; Miami (Fernandez) 15.173
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Miami (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+110); Over

Game 959-960: Colorado at LA Dodgers (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Chatwood) 13.955; LA Dodgers (Greinke) 16.093
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 6
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-165); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-165); Under

Game 961-962: San Francisco at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 13.858; San Diego (Volquez) 12.244
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Diego (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-110); Over

Game 963-964: Milwaukee at Arizona (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Lohse) 13.802; Arizona (Delgado) 15.282
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Arizona (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-120); Under

Game 965-966: Minnesota at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Deduno) 15.860; NY Yankees (Hughes) 14.761
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+140); Over

Game 967-968: Toronto at Baltimore (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Redmond) 15.503; Baltimore (Hammel) 14.378
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+130); Over

Game 969-970: Houston at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Keuchel) 14.365; Tampa Bay (Hernandez) 15.699
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-240); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-240); Under

Game 971-972: Kansas City at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 15.567; Cleveland (Kazmir) 14.607
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+115); Over

Game 973-974: Texas at Detroit (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Holland) 14.209; Detroit (Scherzer) 15.871
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Detroit (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-165); Under

Game 975-976: Boston at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lester) 16.424; Oakland (Griffin) 15.394
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Oakland (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+115); Under

Game 977-978: LA Angels at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 15.801; Seattle (Hernandez) 16.782
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 7
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-115); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-105); Over

Game 979-980: Chicago White Sox at Philadelphia (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Santiago) 15.639; Philadelphia (Lannan) 14.622
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 981-982: Chicago White Sox at Philadelphia (3:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 14.139; Philadelphia (Pettibone) 15.505
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

**Udog** · 07-13-2013, 09:46 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, July 13

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CINCINNATI (52 - 41) at ATLANTA (53 - 40) - 4:05 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BAILEY is 6-13 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 68-51 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 151-109 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 319-333 (+46.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 151-109 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 637-710 (+55.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BAILEY is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MINOR is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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ST LOUIS (56 - 35) at CHICAGO CUBS (41 - 50) - 7:15 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-15 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 48-23 (+18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LYNN is 35-14 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LYNN is 19-3 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LYNN is 35-14 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 102-151 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 693-660 (-151.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-29 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-77 (-21.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 102-151 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 192-200 (-66.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 944-1042 (-185.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 136-174 (-54.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
GARZA is 50-61 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-3 (+0.4 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.0 Units)

LANCE LYNN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LYNN is 5-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.098.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.4 units)

MATT GARZA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GARZA is 2-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.438.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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NY METS (40 - 49) at PITTSBURGH (55 - 36) - 7:15 PM
CAROLS TORRES (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 3-10 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
NY METS are 21-35 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 11-32 (-19.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 55-36 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 31-17 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 26-14 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 55-36 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 34-22 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 45-27 (+24.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 31-23 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 33-13 (+21.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 61-65 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 100-101 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 53-49 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 23-32 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BURNETT is 121-128 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-1 (+4.0 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

CAROLS TORRES vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

A.J. BURNETT vs. NY METS since 1997
BURNETT is 5-6 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.109.
His team's record is 8-11 (-5.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-9. (+0.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (47 - 46) at MIAMI (34 - 57) - 7:15 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. JOSE FERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 47-46 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 47-46 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-34 (-9.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HAREN is 4-12 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 5-12 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 4-12 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 2-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 0-8 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 327-366 (+43.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 150-124 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 89-116 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 102-146 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 62-91 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 68-104 (-26.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 37-65 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 103-150 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-2 (+1.8 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. MIAMI since 1997
HAREN is 1-4 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.297.
His team's record is 1-5 (-5.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

JOSE FERNANDEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (45 - 49) at LA DODGERS (46 - 46) - 7:15 PM
TYLER CHATWOOD (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 69-149 (-63.0 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 33-54 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 182-235 (-53.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 182-238 (-56.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 27-14 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 54-24 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 13-2 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 34-4 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 54-24 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 21-0 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 22-26 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
GREINKE is 10-23 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-5 (+2.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.5 Units)

TYLER CHATWOOD vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CHATWOOD is 3-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.625.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
GREINKE is 2-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.89 and a WHIP of 1.773.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+5.2 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (42 - 50) at SAN DIEGO (41 - 53) - 10:10 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-50 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-30 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-48 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-32 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-34 (-11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-27 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LINCECUM is 21-31 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 21-31 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 14-23 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 36-23 (+15.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 71-46 (+20.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-6 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LINCECUM is 15-3 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 1-11 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-4 (+2.7 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LINCECUM is 11-6 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.34 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 16-8 (+5.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-11. (+0.5 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 2-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.05 and a WHIP of 1.659.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)

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MILWAUKEE (37 - 55) at ARIZONA (49 - 44) - 10:10 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. RANDALL DELGADO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 37-55 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-76 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 37-55 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-52 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 20-34 (-13.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 154-126 (+25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 18-25 (-12.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 45-47 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DELGADO is 2-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-0 (+5.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LOHSE is 3-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.357.
His team's record is 4-7 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.4 units)

RANDALL DELGADO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (37 - 53) at NY YANKEES (51 - 42) - 1:05 PM
SAM DEDUNO (R) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 69-117 (-36.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 116-185 (-41.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-63 (-25.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-34 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-37 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 28-16 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 97-49 (+35.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 31-19 (+9.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-4 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-0 (+5.2 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SAM DEDUNO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DEDUNO is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.043.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HUGHES is 4-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 1.112.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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TORONTO (44 - 48) at BALTIMORE (52 - 42) - 4:05 PM
TODD REDMOND (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 48-33 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-34 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 37-28 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 78-69 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 52-36 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 52-42 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 67-50 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 76-54 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-52 (+25.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 25-15 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-5 (+0.4 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

TODD REDMOND vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON HAMMEL vs. TORONTO since 1997
HAMMEL is 4-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.196.
His team's record is 7-2 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.3 units)

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HOUSTON (32 - 59) at TAMPA BAY (53 - 40) - 4:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. ROBERTO HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 87-165 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 60-145 (-45.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 5-30 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 84-136 (-48.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 35-88 (-39.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 98-204 (-64.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-36 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 102-57 (+29.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+1.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 2.784.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

ROBERTO HERNANDEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (43 - 46) at CLEVELAND (48 - 44) - 7:05 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 1-8 (-8.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-44 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-41 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 84-61 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 23-13 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 62-67 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 15-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 27-19 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 21-14 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 18-7 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 11-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 27-20 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 10-24 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-5 (+0.7 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GUTHRIE is 3-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.184.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.1 units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KAZMIR is 3-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.531.
His team's record is 6-6 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+1.1 units)

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TEXAS (53 - 39) at DETROIT (50 - 41) - 7:15 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. MAX SCHERZER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SCHERZER is 10-0 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 38-18 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 37-16 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 22-12 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOLLAND is 16-5 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOLLAND is 44-19 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOLLAND is 32-11 (+21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOLLAND is 18-5 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 50-41 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 46-38 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 38-40 (-21.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. DETROIT since 1997
HOLLAND is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.520.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. TEXAS since 1997
SCHERZER is 4-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.403.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.6 units)

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BOSTON (57 - 37) at OAKLAND (54 - 38) - 10:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. A.J. GRIFFIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 108-118 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 84-95 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 81-93 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-56 (-24.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LESTER is 42-42 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 25-30 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 18-25 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 4-12 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 54-38 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 48-31 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-17 (+17.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 79-45 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 25-8 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 54-35 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 37-19 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 76-60 (+26.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-23 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GRIFFIN is 23-11 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 14-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 14-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 15-5 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 10-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 57-37 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 24-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 30-20 (+10.5 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 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

JON LESTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LESTER is 4-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-4.0 units)

A.J. GRIFFIN vs. BOSTON since 1997
GRIFFIN is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.059.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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LA ANGELS (44 - 46) at SEATTLE (40 - 52) - 10:10 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 44-46 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 15-20 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 44-46 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 27-38 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 23-6 (+16.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 21-6 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 18-5 (+12.3 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 685-671 (+62.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
WEAVER is 29-11 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 13-1 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 29-11 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 102-115 (-42.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-4 (+0.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WEAVER is 12-7 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.215.
His team's record is 16-9 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-9. (+2.4 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 7-12 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.299.
His team's record is 12-20 (-10.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-14. (-2.4 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (36 - 53) at PHILADELPHIA (46 - 47) - 8:15 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN LANNAN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
LANNAN is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 2.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (36 - 53) at PHILADELPHIA (46 - 47) - 3:05 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. JONATHAN PETTIBONE (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

JOHN DANKS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
DANKS is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.85 and a WHIP of 1.713.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JONATHAN PETTIBONE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 07-13-2013, 09:48 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, July 13

National League

Cincinnati at Atlanta, 4:05 ET
Bailey: Reds 2-8 SU in Bailey's last 10 road starts
Minor: Over is 4-1 in Minor's last five home starts

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 7:15 ET
Lynn: Cardinals 14-6 SU as road favorite when Lynn starts
Garza: Over is 11-5 in Cubs home night games in 2013

New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:15 ET
Torres: Mets 4-1 SU in last five games as road dog of more than +150
Burnett: Under is 5-1 in last six Burnett starts in which Pirates were a HF

Washington at Miami, 7:15 ET
Haren: Nationals 1-8 SU when Haren has started a road game in 2013
Fernandez: Marlins 4-1 SU in last five games as home favorite

Colorado at Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:15 ET
Chatwood: Under is 3-9 in Chatwood's road starts for Rockies
Greinke: Dodgers 6-0 SU when Greinke starts at Dodger Stadium in 2013

San Francisco at San Diego, 10:10 ET
Lincecum: Over is 18-7-1 when Lincecum starts on road since start of 2012
Volquez: Padres 1-5 SU last six Volquez home starts

Milwaukee at Arizona, 10:10 ET
Lohse: Under is 8-2 when Lohse starts on the road for the Brewers
Delgado: Under is 13-2-2 when Delgado has started before a home crowd

American League

Minnesota at New York Yankees, 1:05 ET
Deduno: Twins 4-9 SU when Deduno starts on road
Hughes: Under is 4-0 when Hughes has started a home day game in 2013

Toronto at Baltimore, 4:05 ET
Redmond: Last seven Blue Jay road day games have gone Under
Hammel: Orioles 2-6 SU last eight Hammel starts at home

Houston at Tampa Bay, 4:10 ET
Keuchel: Astros 3-17 SU since start of 2012 season in day games with run total of 9 or more
Hernandez: Under is 15-1 in last 16 Rays day game in which they are more than -200 HF

Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Guthrie: Under is 5-0-1 in Guthrie's last six starts as road dog
Kazmir: Indians 3-0 SU when Kazmir pitches as a HF

Texas at Detroit, 7:15 ET
Holland: Over is 7-2 in Holland's last nine road starts
Scherzer: Tigers 19-6 SU when Scherzer starts at home since start of 2012

Boston at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Lester: Over is 9-2-1 in Lester's road starts in 2013
Griffin: Athletics 14-3 when Griffin pitches at home

Los Angeles Angels at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Weaver: Angels 3-7 SU last 10 games as road dog when Weaver starts
Hernandez: Mariners 7-1 SU since 2009 when Hernandez HF of less than -130 after winning in his last start

Interleague

Chicago White Sox at Philadelphia, 3:05 ET
Danks: White Sox 0-5 SU when Danks starts on the road in 2013
Pettibone: Phillies 7-1 SU when Pettibone starts at home

Chicago White Sox at Philadelphia, 8:15 ET
Santiago: White Sox 2-11 SU against southpaw on the road in 2013
Lannan: Under is 12-6 when Phillies HF of less than -150 and total over 8 in 2013

**Udog** · 07-13-2013, 09:51 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, July 13

Hot pitchers
-- Garza is 4-0, 1.22 in his last five starts.
-- Greinke is 4-0, 3.33 in his last four starts.
-- Burnett is 1-0, 2.70 in his last couple starts.
-- Fernandez is 3-2, 1.94 in his last seven starts.
-- Lohse is 4-0, 2.49 in his last seven starts.

-- Lannan is 2-1, 2.25 in his last three starts. Pettibone is 2-0, 2.35 in his last four starts.

-- Redmond allowed two runs in five IP in winning his only '13 start.
-- Kazmir is 1-0, 2.73 in his last four starts.
-- Scherzer is 6-0, 3.04 in his last seven starts; Tigers are 15-3 in his starts. Holland is 1-0, 1.20 in his last two outings.
-- Griffin is 2-0, 3.96 in his last four starts.
-- Weaver is 2-0, 0.87 in his last three starts. FHernandez is 1-0, 3.27 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Minor is 0-2, 5.04 in his last five starts. Bailey is 1-3, 4.28 in his last five starts- the win was a no-hitter.
-- Lynn is 1-2, 4.79 in his last three starts.
-- Chatwood is 1-2, 3.80 in his last four starts.
-- Torres is making first MLB start since '10 (1-4, 7.39 in six starts for White Sox in '09-'10); he's allowed one earned run 17.2 IP for Mets this year, after going 6-3, 3.89 in 17 AAA starts.
-- Haren is 0-6, 6.66 in his last eight starts.
-- Volquez is 1-2, 4.70 in his last four starts. Lincecum is 0-4, 5.09 in his last six starts.
-- Delgado is 1-3, 4.13 in his last four starts.

-- Danks is 1-4, 5.01 in his last five starts.

-- Hughes is 1-4, 3.99 in his last five starts. Deduno is 1-3, 4.68 in his last four.
-- RHernandez is 0-4, 5.06 in his last four starts. Keuchel is 0-2, 5.74 in his last three.
-- Guthrie is 1-3, 5.28 in his last five starts.
-- Hammel is 0-3, 5.09 in his last seven starts.
-- Lester is 2-3, 7.08 in his last six starts.

Starting Pitchers/First Inning
You can wager on whether teams will score in the first inning. You're reading ***************.com. Below is how often a starting pitcher has allowed 1+ runs in first inning in one of his starts........
-- Bailey 3-18; Minor 6-18
-- Lynn 4-18; Garza 0-10
-- Chatwood 3-11; Greinke 4-13
-- Torres 0-0; Burnett 3-15
-- Haren 3-16; Fernandez 4-17
-- Lincecum 8-18; Volquez 5-19
-- Lohse 7-18; Delgado 2-5

-- Santiago 2-11; Danks 3-9; Lannan 3-8; Pettibone 3-15

-- Deduno 2-9; Hughes 5-17
-- Redmond 0-1; Hammel 5-18
-- Keuchel 1-11; RHernandez 6-16
-- Guthrie 5-18; Kazmir 4-15
-- Holland 2-17; Scherzer 4-18
-- Lester 6-19; Griffin 1-18
-- Weaver 2-10; FHernandez 3-18

Totals
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six games at Wrigley Field.
-- Nine of last eleven Met games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Washington games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Cincinnati games stayed under.
-- Last six Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five San Francisco games went over total.
-- Six of last seven Dodger games stayed under the total.

-- White Sox' last four games went over the total.

-- Five of last seven Detroit games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-3-1 in last fifteen Toronto road games.
-- Eight of last ten Tampa Bay home games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Cleveland games stayed under total.
-- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Bronx games.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Oakland games.
-- Six of last seven Seattle games went over the total.

Hot teams
-- Cardinals won seven of their last nine games. Cubs are 8-5 in their last 13.
-- Mets won four of their last five games.
-- Arizona won seven of its last ten games.
-- Dodgers won eleven of their last fourteen games.

-- Phillies won six of their last eight games.

-- Tigers won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Orioles won seven of their last nine home games.
-- Bronx won nine of its last twelve games.
-- Indians won three of their last four games.
-- Tampa Bay won 12 of its last 14 games.
-- Red Sox won 13 of their last 17 games.
-- Angels won eight of their last ten road games.

Cold teams
-- Pirates lost four of their last six games.
-- Miami lost five of its last seven games. Nationals lost four of their last five.
-- Reds lost seven of their last ten road games. Braves lost three of their last four home games.
-- Brewers lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Giants lost 13 of their last 17 games; San Diego lost 13 of last 14.
-- Colorado lost eight of its last twelve games.

-- White Sox lost 11 of their last 14 games.

-- Texas lost its last three games, scoring four runs.
-- Toronto lost seven of its last ten games.
-- Twins lost 12 of their last 13 games.
-- Royals lost 13 of their last 22 games, allowing 19 runs in last three.
-- Astros lost five of their last seven games.
-- Oakland lost its last two games, scored six runs in last four.
-- Mariners lost seven of their last ten home games.

Umpires
-- Cin-Atl-- Last four West games stayed under the total.
-- StL-Chi-- Underdogs are 6-6 (+$105) in last twelve Bell games.
-- Col-LA-- Last four Joyce games went over the total.
-- NY-Pitt-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Gorman games.
-- Wsh-Mia-- Eight of last ten Wendelstedt games stayed under.
-- SF-SD-- Last five Wegner games went over the total.
-- Mil-Az-- Nine of last eleven Guccione went over the total.

-- Min-NY-- Four of last five Carapazza games stayed under.
-- Tor-Balt-- Seven of last eight Hernandez games went over.
-- Hst-TB-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Cooper games.
-- KC-Clev-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Iassogna games.
-- Tex-Det-- Five of last six Barry games stayed under total.
-- Bos-A's-- All three Hamari games went over the total.
-- LA-Sea-- Favorites won six of last seven Hudson games.

**Udog** · 07-13-2013, 09:56 AM

MLB

Saturday, July 13

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
NY Yankees are 19-4 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against Minnesota

3:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Chi White Sox are 6-19 SU in their last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

4:05 PM
TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

4:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ATLANTA
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Atlanta is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Cincinnati

4:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games on the road
Houston is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games at home
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games

7:15 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 15 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:15 PM
TEXAS vs. DETROIT
Texas is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games
Detroit is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

7:15 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington

7:15 PM
NY METS vs. PITTSBURGH
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Pittsburgh is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:15 PM
COLORADO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Colorado's last 16 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 16 games when playing Colorado

8:15 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. PHILADELPHIA
Chi White Sox are 6-18-1 SU in their last 25 games ,on the road
Chi White Sox are 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Philadelphia4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:05 PM
BOSTON vs. OAKLAND
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing Boston

10:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games at home

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SAN DIEGO
San Francisco is 2-10-1 SU in its last 13 games ,on the road
San Francisco is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing San Francisco
San Diego is 1-12-1 SU in its last 14 games ,

10:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. SEATTLE
LA Angels are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
LA Angels are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games on the road
Seattle is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 07-13-2013, 10:04 AM

MLB

Saturday, July 13

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Saturday's MLB betting notes and tips
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NATIONAL

Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves (-129, 7.5)

Cold pitching stat: Reds starter Homer Bailey was hit hard Monday in his first start since his July 2 no-hitter against the Giants, surrendering four runs on 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings of a 4-3 loss at the Milwaukee Brewers.

Cold batting stat: The Braves’ roster is hitting .218 against Bailey with three extra-base hits - all doubles - in 78 at-bats.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-80s and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Winds will blow in from left field at 8 mph.

Key betting stat: Braves are 7-0 in SP Mike Minor's last seven Saturday starts.

Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers (-163, 7)

Hot pitching stat: The Dodgers' bullpen has a 0.73 ERA in the last eight games.

Cold batting stat: Rockies slugger Carlos Gonzalez, who leads the NL with 25 home runs, struck out in all four of his at-bats Friday.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-80s and sunny skies. Winds will blow out to right field at 10 mph.

Key betting stat: Dodgers are 6-0 in SP Zack Greinke's last six home starts.

St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs (117, OFF)

Hot pitching stat: Cubs starter Matt Garza has yielded just one earned run in each of his last four starts - all victories.

Cold batting stat: Cards star Carlos Beltran is 0-for-7 lifetime against Garza.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-80s and sunny skies. Winds will blow in from right field at 9 mph.

Key betting stat: The Cardinals are 20-3 in SP Lance Lynn's last 23 starts against NL Central foes.

Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins (-127, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: 20-year-old Marlins starter Jose Fernandez, who is the youngest All-Star in franchise history, leads all rookie pitchers in ERA (2.83).

Hot batting stat: Marlins SS Adeiny Hechavarria is batting .442 (19-for-43) during his career-high 11-game hitting streak.

Weather: Roof could be closed due to 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Key betting stat: The Nationals are 0-9 in SP Dan Haren's last nine starts.

New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates (-146, 7.5)

Cold pitching stat: Pirates SP A.J. Burnett has struggled with his control, issuing multiple walks in each of his last six outings.

Cold batting stat: Mets 3B David Wright has struggled against Burnett, going 3-for-18 with eight strikeouts.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid-80s and partly skies. Winds will blow in from center field at 6 mph.

Key betting stat: The Mets are 9-1 in their last 10 games following a loss.

Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks (-106, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Brewers starter Kyle Lohse pitched well in his last outing versus Arizona, allowing one run over six innings in a no-decision.

Cold batting stat: Diamondbacks 2B Aaron Hill is 0-for-7 in the series after collecting hits in five of his previous six contests.

Weather: Roof could be closed due to extreme temperatures.

Key betting stat: The under is 12-0 in Lohse's last 12 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres (-112, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Giants starter Tim Lincecum is 11-6 with a 2.34 ERA in 24 career starts against the Padres, including 1-1 with a 1.32 ERA in two starts this season.

Hot batting stat: Padres RF Chris Denorfia is a career .340 hitter in 50 games against San Francisco.

Weather: Temperatures in the high-60s and mostly clear skies. Winds will blow in from left field at 3 mph.

Key betting stat: The over is 6-0 in umpire Mark Wegner's last six games behind home plate.

AMERICAN

Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees (-124, 8.5)

Cold pitching stat: Twins starter Samuel Deduno was tagged for five runs in 10 hits in a loss at Tampa Bay on Monday.

Hot batting stat: Minnesota's Ryan Doumit is 6-for-9 with a home run against Yankees hurler Phil Hughes.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-80s and a 30 percent chance of rain. Winds will blow in from right field at 9 mph.

Key betting stat: Twins are 6-1 in their last seven Saturday games.

Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles (-142, 9.5)

Cold pitching stat: O's starter Jason Hammel is 0-3 over his last seven starts, surrendering 10 home runs in that span.

Hot batting stat: Orioles 1B Chris Davis (35) needs two home runs to equal the AL record for most homers in the first half, set by Oakland's Reggie Jackson in 1969.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid-90s and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Winds will blow out to left field at 11 mph.

Key betting stat: The over is 8-1 in the last nine meetings.

Houston Astros at Tampa Bay Rays (-227, 9)

Cold pitching stat: Astros starter Dallas Keuchel took the loss on July 1, allowing five runs and eight hits over 4 2/3 innings in his first career appearance against Tampa Bay.

Hot batting stat: Houston OF J.D. Martinez is 9-for-21 with four RBIs in his last five contests.

Weather: Dome.

Key betting stat: The Rays are 12-2 in their last 14 overall.

Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians (-149, 9)

Hot pitching stat: Indians starter Scott Kazmir has surrendered only six earned runs and 16 hits in 24 2/3 innings over his last four outings.

Hot batting stat: Royals 3B Miguel Tejada is batting .406 (13-for-32) against Kazmir.

Weather: Temperatures in the high-70s and partly cloudy skies. Winds will blow in from right field at 7 mph.

Key betting stat: The Royals are 5-0 in their last five when playing the second game of a series.

Texas Rangers at Detroit Tigers (-156, 8)

Hot pitching stat: Tigers hurler Max Scherzer's 18-game unbeaten streak to begin the season is the fourth-longest such run in the majors since 1916.

Hot batting stat: Detroit DH Victor Martinez is batting .446 with nine RBIs and 10 runs scored during his 14-game hitting streak.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-80s and partly cloudy skies. Winds will blow in from left field at 7 mph.

Key betting stat: The Tigers are 36-15 in Scherzer's last 51 starts.

Boston Red Sox at Oakland Athletics (-130, 8)

Cold pitching stat: Sox starter Jon Lester is limping into the break with only two quality starts in his last 10 outings. He is also coming off a rough performance in which he was charged with five runs in five innings in an 11-4 loss at Seattle on Monday.

Hot batting stat: Sox 1B Mike Napoli has five hits and six RBI in 13 AB versus Oakland this season.

Weather: Temperatures in the high-60s and clear skies. Winds will blow out to right field at 9 mph.

Key betting stat: The Athletics are 0-5 in their last five Saturday games.

Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners (+102, 6.5)

Hot pitching stat: Angels ace Jered Weaver has been sensational in his last three starts, allowing a total of two runs over 20 2/3 innings.

Hot batting stat: Seattle 3B Kyle Seager extended his hitting streak to 12 games Friday with a leadoff homer in the second inning.

Weather: Roof should be open. Temperatures in the high-60s and clear skies. Winds will blow in from left field at 8 mph.

Key betting stat: The over is 12-1 in the Mariners' last 13 home games.

INTERLEAGUE

Chicago White Sox at Philadelphia Phillies - Game 1 (-132, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Phillies starter Jonathan Pettibone owns a 3-1 mark with a 2.45 ERA at home this year.

Hot batting stat: Philadelphia CF Ben Revere went 2-for-4 on Thursday to extend his hitting streak to nine games.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid-80s and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Winds will blow out to left field at 9 mph.

Key betting stat: The under is 7-0 in the White Sox's last seven Saturday games.

Chicago White Sox at Philadelphia Phillies - Game 2 (-132, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Philies starter John Lannan has won two of his last three starts, including a triumph over Washington on Monday in which he scattered four hits over eight scoreless innings.

Hot batting stat: The Sox exploded for 22 runs in their three-game series versus the Tigers as they took two of three from their AL Central foes.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid-80s and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Winds will blow out to left field at 9 mph.

Key betting stat: The White Sox are 2-8 in SP Hector Santiago's last 10 starts on grass.

** Weather, probable starting pitchers and odds as of 8:50 a.m. ET.

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**Udog** · 07-13-2013, 10:11 AM

MLB

Saturday, July 13

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MLB betting: Scouting the toughest second-half schedules
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The All-Star break provides baseball bettors with a chance to reflect on the first half of the season and make adjustments moving forward.

Here are three teams that face the toughest road in the unofficial second half.

Tampa Bay Rays +5.36 units

No team is hotter than the Rays over the past two weeks. Tampa Bay has won 12 of its last 13 games heading into a three-game set with the lowly Houston Astros but it will be tough sledding after the All-Star Break. The Rays will have played a league-high 53 home games by the break, leaving only 28 more contests at The Trop in the second half. Tampa Bay is 21-22 away from home (19-19-5 over/under) and kicks off the back stretch with a 10-game road trip following the All-Star festivities.

New York Yankees +3.31 units

The Yankees have been ravaged by injuries all season long, but sit eight games over .500 heading into their final set of the first half with the Minnesota Twins. The health of captain Derek Jeter remains a concern but Michael Pineda and Alex Rodriguez are on the mend and nearing returns to the lineup. New York plays 37 of its final 67 games away from Yankee Stadium, but that may not be such a bad thing. The Yankees are one of the few teams that boast a winning road record (23-21).

Los Angeles Dodgers -7.68 units

The Dodgers were one of the biggest disappointments in the bigs out of the gate, but Puig-mania has uplifted the squad to wins in 10 of its last 12 games. L.A. is just 1.5 games back of Arizona for the NL West lead heading into action Friday but only has a 22-25 record against divisional opponents. The Dodgers will only play 31 of their final 68 games at home and have a few tough interleague series’ remaining against strong AL East opponents (Blue Jays, Yankees, Red Sox, Rays).

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Saturday's Trends and Indexes - 7/13 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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