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**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 09:09 AM

Where the action is: Early NFL Week 1 line moves

Week 1 of the NFL season is unlike any other. Only in football are bettors able to wager on specific games this far in advance, keeping lines on the go for almost six months.

Books opened betting on Week 1 action back in April and since then a few spreads have seen considerable adjustments. We take a look at the biggest Week 1 line moves with the NFL season still two and a half months away.

Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos – Open: -8, Move: -10, Move: -9.5

Could this be a passing of the torch in the AFC? The defending Super Bowl champs beat Denver in the AFC Divisional Round last year, so revenge is on the Broncos’ minds. Sharps have been quick to write off the Ravens, betting the line all the way to 10 points at some books before buying back Baltimore as a double-digit dog. According to Michael Stewart, an oddsmaker with CarbonSports.ag, Baltimore is drawing about 52 percent of the action with money balancing out.

Tampa Bay Rays at New York Jets – Open: -1.5, Mover: +2.5, Move: +1

Action on the Bucs has flipped this spread, making Tampa Bay a slight road favorite in Week 1. Of course, the big story in this game is CB Darrelle Revis, who was traded to the Buccaneers by the Jets this offseason. Revis is recovering from a torn ACL and is expected to be at camp and play in Tampa’s opener. Stewart says the Bucs have drawn about 88 percent of the action so far.

Oakland Raiders at Indianapolis Colts – Open: -8.5, Move: -7

Some markets opened the Colts as high as 8.5-point chalk for Week 1. Many wiseguys are projecting a step back for Indianapolis after overachieving in 2012. The Colts were lucky to win many close games last season and won’t be catching anyone off guard in 2013. Oakland upgraded its secondary this offseason and could catch Andrew Luck in a sophomore slump. At CarbonSports.ag, Indianapolis is pulling in 90 percent of the action and all bets on the total have sided with the under 49.5 points.

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins – Open: -6, Move: -4.5

Will he or won’t he? It looks like early action is expecting Redskins QB Robert Griffin III to miss or at least be a bit behind in Week 1 after shredding his knee last winter. The Eagles are also a bit of a mystery, bringing in Chip Kelly as head coach. Philadelphia’s offense will get a kick in the pants and early money thinks this line is too large for a divisional rivalry. At 4.5, 66 percent of bets are on the home side while 91 percent of total plays are expecting a shootout and taking the over 51 points.

**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 09:10 AM

CFL
Dunkel

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

FRIDAY, JULY 19

Game 421-422: Toronto at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 113.061; Winnipeg 111.075
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 2; 58
Vegas Line: Pick; 53
Dunkel Pick: Toronto; Over

SATURDAY, JULY 20

Game 423-424: Montreal at Calgary (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 109.531; Calgary 122.495
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 13; 48
Vegas Line: Calgary by 7; 52
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-7); Under

Game 425-426: Edmonton at BC (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 106.521; BC 120.171
Dunkel Line: BC by 13 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: BC by 8 1/2; 50
Dunkel Pick: BC (-8 1/2); Under

SUNDAY, JULY 21

Game 427-428: Hamilton at Saskatchewan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hamilton 112.968; Saskatchewan 116.906
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 4; 60
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 6; 57
Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (+6); Over

CFL
Long Sheet

Week 4
Friday, July 19

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TORONTO (1 - 2) at WINNIPEG (1 - 2) - 7/19/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-3 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, July 20

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MONTREAL (1 - 2) at CALGARY (2 - 1) - 7/20/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 5-0 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-1 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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EDMONTON (1 - 2) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (2 - 1) - 7/20/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 6-3 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 7-2 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, July 21

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HAMILTON (1 - 2) at SASKATCHEWAN (3 - 0) - 7/21/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 56-36 ATS (+16.4 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 47-25 ATS (+19.5 Units) in July games since 1996.
HAMILTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 4

Toronto (1-2) @ Winnipeg (1-2)-- Underdogs are 12-3 vs spread in last 15 Argo-Bomberr games; Argonauts won four of last five series games, winning six of last eight visits here; under is 5-3 in those eight games. Road teams won four of last six in series. Both teams are off to shaky starts; Toronto allowed 32.3 ppg so far, giving up 160-224 rushing yards last two weeks. Winnipeg is already -6 in turnovers, being minus in every game; both its losses are by five points, losing only home game 38-33 to Montreal, 25-20 at Winnipeg. Argos trailed all three games at halftime- they had 446 passing yards in last week's loss.

Montreal (1-2) @ Calgary (2-1)-- Stampeders (+2) won 22-14 in Montreal last week, their fourth win in last five series games; Calgary outgained Alouettes by 118 yards despite six Montreal sacks. Five of last seven series games went over total. Road team won all three Montreal games; Als scored 11-14 points in home losses last two weeks, with both games staying under- they scored 38 in only win- they've been outscored in second half in every game so far. Calgary has been outscored 55-22 in second half of games. Six of last eight series games went over the total.

Edmonton (1-2) @ BCLions (2-1)--Hard to tell much about Eskimos, since their last two games were played in monsoons. Lions won seven of last eight games against Edmonton; under is 8-4 in last twelve series games; BC (-3.5) won 17-3 in Edmonton last week, with Edmonton getting shut out in second half. Lions allowed total of 19 points last two games, after giving up 44 at Calgary in their opener- they ran ball for 160-197 yards last couple of games. Favorites covered four of last six series games, only three of last nine played here. Eskimos had three takeaways in their win; they didn't have any in either loss.

Hamilton (1-2) @ Saskatchewan (3-0)-- TiCats (+3.5) upset Roughriders 35-34 here LY, their first win in Regina in at least a decade, just their third win in last 18 games against the Riders. Underdogs are 4-1-1 vs spread in last six series games, 3-1-1 in last five played in Regina. Saskatchewan won its first three games, scoring 34.7 ppg, with all three tilts over the total; they've run ball for 173 ypg, and turned it over only once (+4). Hamilton gave up 147.3 rushing yards/game so far; they averaged over 11 yards/pass attempt last week, as they came from behind to beat Winnipeg for their first win this season.

CFL

Week 4

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Trend Report
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Friday, July 19

8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. WINNIPEG
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

Saturday, July 20

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. CALGARY
Montreal is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
Montreal is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 7 games when playing Montreal

10:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 7 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of British Columbia's last 7 games when playing at home against Edmonton
British Columbia is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games

Sunday, July 21

7:00 PM
HAMILTON vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Hamilton is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Hamilton's last 14 games when playing Saskatchewan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing at home against Hamilton
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Saskatchewan's last 14 games when playing Hamilton

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CFL

Week 4

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Argonauts at Blue Bombers: What bettors need to know
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Toronto Argonauts at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (+3, 52)

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers' defense continues to dominate with 18 sacks in three games, but the offense has yet to reach that level. Quarterback Buck Pierce aims to elevate his game when the Blue Bombers host the Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Winnipeg has just one win to show for its defensive performance as Pierce has thrown four interceptions and completed 53-of-91 passes for a career-low completion percentage of 58.2, while running back Chad Simpson has just 251 combined yards.

Toronto should welcome a chance to face an East Division opponent after dropping two straight to West Division powerhouses in the BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Argonauts quarterback Ricky Ray is off to an excellent start, but his receiving corps needed plenty of medical attention during last week’s home loss to Saskatchewan. Wide receiver Dontrelle Inman and slotback Chad Owens - last year’s Most Outstanding Player - both looked worse for wear after facing the Roughriders, and the Blue Bombers promise to be just as tough.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TSN

ABOUT THE ARGONAUTS (1-2): Slotback Andre Durie, who is from Mississauga, Ont., was named Canadian Player of the Week after recording 122 combined yards and a 10-yard touchdown reception in Week 3. Owens, who has 640 total combined yards, has been the focal point of opposing defenses, allowing Ray to use a variety of receivers to tally 917 passing yards. Ray has completed 79-of-110 passes and has yet to throw an interception, spreading the field with five receivers (Owens, Durie, Inman, Jason Barnes and Spencer Watt) recording more than 100 receiving yards apiece.

ABOUT THE BLUE BOMBERS (1-2): Coach Tim Burke cancelled practice Monday as Winnipeg sorted through its injury situation. Linebacker Terrell Parker will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL and defensive back Desia Dunn is out at least two weeks with a hamstring injury, while a host of ailing players including defensive end Alex Hall (league-leading five sacks) missed practice Tuesday. The Blue Bombers allowed six sacks on Pierce in their loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 3 and will need to protect him better if they hope to get their offense going.

TRENDS:

* Argonauts are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games.
* Under is 4-1 in Blue Bombers last five games overall.
* Argonauts are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Winnipeg.
* Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Winnipeg.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. Winnipeg is looking for its first home victory at new Investors Group Field after losing to the Montreal Alouettes in Week 1.

2. Argonauts RB Chad Kackert has been limited to 55 rushing yards over the last two games after recording 112 against Hamilton to open the season.

3. The Blue Bombers were flagged for 19 penalties in Week 3.

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**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 09:11 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Washington at Indiana
The Fever look to build on their 5-0 ATS record in their last 5 games at home versus Washington. Indiana is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Fever favored by 7 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-5). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JULY 19

Game 601-602: Washington at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 108.460; Indiana 116.074
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 7 1/2; 148
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 5; 144 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-5); Over

Game 603-604: Connecticut at Tulsa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 107.324; Tulsa 106.128
Dunkel Line & Total: Connecticut by 1; 152
Vegas Line & Total: Tulsa by 2 1/2; 158
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+2 1/2); Under

Game 605-606: Minnesota at San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 118.861; San Antonio 106.668
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 12; 163
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 10; 158 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-10); Over

WNBA
Long Sheet

Friday, July 19

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WASHINGTON (8 - 7) at INDIANA (5 - 8) - 7/19/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 235-286 ATS (-79.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 147-188 ATS (-59.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 41-66 ATS (-31.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 145-184 ATS (-57.4 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 7-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 8-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (4 - 9) at TULSA (4 - 13) - 7/19/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 3-2 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 4-1 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (11 - 3) at SAN ANTONIO (4 - 11) - 7/19/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 57-41 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 7-6 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 10-3 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Friday, July 19

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games when playing Indiana
Washington is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
Indiana is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Antonio is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing Minnesota

8:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. TULSA
Connecticut is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Connecticut is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tulsa
Tulsa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut
Tulsa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut

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**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 09:14 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Atlanta at Chicago White Sox
The Braves look to take advantage of a White Sox team that is 1-8 in its last 9 interleague games as an underdog. Atlanta is the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has the Braves favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-130). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JULY 19

Game 951-952: LA Dodgers at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Nolasco) 15.319; Washington (Strasburg) 16.744
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Washington (-155); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-155); Under

Game 953-954: Philadelphia at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Kendrick) 16.683; NY Mets (Hefner) 15.833
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 9
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+100); Over

Game 955-956: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Liriano) 16.692; Cincinnati (Leake) 15.735
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+105); Under

Game 957-958: Miami at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Turner) 14.476; Milwaukee (Lohse) 15.907
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-145); Over

Game 959-960: San Diego at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Marquis) 15.359; St. Louis (Westbrook) 14.789
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-180); 9
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+160); Under

Game 961-962: Chicago Cubs at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Samardzija) 14.264; Colorado (De La Rosa) 15.729
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Colorado (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-145); Over

Game 963-964: Arizona at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Kennedy) 14.877; San Francisco (Gaudin) 13.744
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+105); Over

Game 965-966: Tampa Bay at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 16.036; Toronto (Rogers) 14.816
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-140); Under

Game 967-968: NY Yankees at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pettitte) 14.100; Boston (Doubront) 15.791
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-150); Under

Game 969-970: Baltimore at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Chen) 15.565; Texas (Holland) 15.082
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Texas (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+120); Over

Game 971-972: Cleveland at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Kazmir) 15.680; Minnesota (Pelfrey) 16.521
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+115); Over

Game 973-974: Detroit at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Sanchez) 15.497; Kansas City (Santana) 14.394
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-135); Under

Game 975-976: Seattle at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Saunders) 14.059; Houston (Norris) 15.028
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+105); Under

Game 977-978: Oakland at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Griffin) 15.027; LA Angels (Weaver) 16.623
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-135); Over

Game 979-980: Atlanta at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 16.069; White Sox (Danks) 14.461
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-130); Under

**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 09:14 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, July 19

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LA DODGERS (47 - 47) at WASHINGTON (48 - 47) - 7:05 PM RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 33-35 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 150-125 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 18-10 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 21-13 (+15.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 59-47 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 57-46 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 46-30 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 29-24 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 48-47 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-47 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-35 (-9.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 21-25 (-9.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
STRASBURG is 7-11 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 7-11 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 10-15 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
NOLASCO is 10-7 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 11-9 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-13. (-8.0 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
STRASBURG is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.75 and a WHIP of 0.583.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (48 - 48) at NY METS (41 - 50) - 7:10 PM KYLE KENDRICK (R) vs. JEREMY HEFNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 129-129 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 129-126 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-24 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 114-96 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
KENDRICK is 63-42 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 17-27 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 5-14 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 36-53 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 17-27 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 28-45 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 22-36 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 5-12 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-3 (+2.3 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. NY METS since 1997
KENDRICK is 7-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.68 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 7-7 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-5. (+3.3 units)

JEREMY HEFNER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HEFNER is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 10.20 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (56 - 37) at CINCINNATI (53 - 42) - 7:10 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 123-189 (-48.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 223-444 (-94.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 94-220 (-67.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 152-110 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 152-110 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 56-37 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-19 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-15 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 56-37 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 35-22 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 46-28 (+23.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-12 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 323-348 (-87.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-4 (+4.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LIRIANO is 0-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LEAKE is 4-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.287.
His team's record is 6-8 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-5. (+2.2 units)

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MIAMI (35 - 58) at MILWAUKEE (38 - 56) - 8:10 PM
JACOB TURNER (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 104-151 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 103-147 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 69-105 (-26.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 93-144 (-41.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 78-41 (+24.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 87-49 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 102-55 (+31.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 38-56 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-56 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 55-59 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JACOB TURNER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
TURNER is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. MIAMI since 1997
LOHSE is 5-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.130.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.2 units)

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SAN DIEGO (42 - 54) at ST LOUIS (57 - 36) - 8:15 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 2-12 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
ST LOUIS is 48-24 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 49-19 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 438-502 (+35.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 61-55 (+15.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 36-28 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 36-28 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 18-10 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MARQUIS is 6-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.49 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.6 units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WESTBROOK is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.42 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (42 - 51) at COLORADO (46 - 50) - 8:40 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 103-152 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 367-408 (-92.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-28 (-14.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 43-83 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 103-152 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-55 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 641-631 (-148.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
DE LA ROSA is 13-6 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 12-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 11-1 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 13-5 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-16 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 183-239 (-56.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-46 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 99-110 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 183-236 (-53.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. COLORADO since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 3-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 1.356.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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ARIZONA (50 - 45) at SAN FRANCISCO (43 - 51) - 10:15 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. CHAD GAUDIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KENNEDY is 1-8 (-7.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 72-47 (+20.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-57 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 77-66 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 155-127 (+24.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-51 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-49 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-32 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-30 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-3 (+2.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
KENNEDY is 6-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.051.
His team's record is 9-6 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-6. (+2.8 units)

CHAD GAUDIN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GAUDIN is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.87 and a WHIP of 1.435.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (55 - 41) at TORONTO (45 - 49) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. ESMIL ROGERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PRICE is 4-8 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 66-42 (+19.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 496-586 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 104-58 (+28.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PRICE is 22-9 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 12-24 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 68-91 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-5 (+0.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. TORONTO since 1997
PRICE is 12-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.28 and a WHIP of 1.060.
His team's record is 14-2 (+10.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-8. (-0.3 units)

ESMIL ROGERS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ROGERS is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
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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NY YANKEES (51 - 44) at BOSTON (58 - 39) - 7:10 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. FELIX DOUBRONT (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 58-39 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 31-11 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-58 (-23.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 65-63 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 29-36 (-18.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-32 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 109-120 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 85-96 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 60-71 (-22.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 62-81 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-40 (-19.3 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+2.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. BOSTON since 1997
PETTITTE is 20-10 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.493.
His team's record is 25-12 (+12.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 18-18. (-0.6 units)

FELIX DOUBRONT vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DOUBRONT is 2-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.32 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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BALTIMORE (53 - 43) at TEXAS (54 - 41) - 8:05 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 114-66 (+31.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-14 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOLLAND is 54-29 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOLLAND is 52-27 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOLLAND is 11-3 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HOLLAND is 18-5 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOLLAND is 17-6 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOLLAND is 19-5 (+15.1 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. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 53-43 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 68-51 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 72-60 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 28-20 (+15.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 48-35 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-25 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 43-34 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 78-70 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 32-20 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHEN is 25-17 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 24-14 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 18-9 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. TEXAS since 1997
CHEN is 2-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 0.886.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HOLLAND is 4-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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CLEVELAND (51 - 44) at MINNESOTA (39 - 53) - 8:10 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 2-16 (-14.0 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.
CLEVELAND is 51-44 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-16 (+7.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-41 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-28 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-30 (+6.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 29-20 (+8.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-13 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 85-122 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 0-13 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 85-122 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-36 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 4-15 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PELFREY is 28-52 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 31-52 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-2 (+1.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
KAZMIR is 4-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.1 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PELFREY is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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DETROIT (52 - 42) at KANSAS CITY (43 - 49) - 8:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 52-42 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 64-70 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 48-39 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 88-75 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-26 (-18.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SANCHEZ is 21-28 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 9-17 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 20-27 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 2-9 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 13-4 (+9.8 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 40-25 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 12-27 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 11-26 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-2 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 0.56 and a WHIP of 0.688.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANTANA is 6-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.115.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-2. (+5.6 units)

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SEATTLE (43 - 52) at HOUSTON (33 - 61) - 8:10 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NORRIS is 14-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 23-16 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 24-6 (+19.0 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.
HOUSTON is 145-274 (-70.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 65-129 (-43.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 6-32 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 7-25 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 87-165 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-4 (+2.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SAUNDERS is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.55 and a WHIP of 1.562.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

BUD NORRIS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
NORRIS is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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OAKLAND (56 - 39) at LA ANGELS (44 - 49) - 10:05 PM
A.J. GRIFFIN (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 249-187 (+42.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
WEAVER is 51-23 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 29-7 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 13-2 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 29-7 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 50-22 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 24-6 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 11-1 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 56-39 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 70-63 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 27-9 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 56-39 (+24.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 56-36 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 38-20 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 101-69 (+39.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 35-20 (+14.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 68-39 (+27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 29-9 (+16.8 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.
GRIFFIN is 24-11 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 8-0 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 23-11 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 16-5 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 15-3 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 44-49 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 24-25 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA ANGELS are 15-23 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 44-49 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 27-40 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 20-28 (-16.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-1 (+4.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.1 Units)

A.J. GRIFFIN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GRIFFIN is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 0.56 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WEAVER is 9-7 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.36 and a WHIP of 1.044.
His team's record is 13-11 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-4. (+13.2 units)

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ATLANTA (54 - 41) at CHI WHITE SOX (37 - 55) - 8:10 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 5-11 (-9.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
HUDSON is 31-16 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 46-18 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 30-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-55 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 49-64 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 100-102 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-33 (-16.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-50 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-35 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-34 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DANKS is 4-16 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
DANKS is 24-34 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

TIM HUDSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HUDSON is 3-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
DANKS is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 09:15 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, July 19

National League

Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington, 7:05 ET
Nolasco: Dodgers 4-1 SU last five times on the road with total under 8
Strasburg: Under is 6-1 last seven times Strasburg has started at home as less than -200 favorite

Philadelphia at New York Mets, 7:10 ET
Kendrick: Phillies have won their last six games at Citi Field
Hefner: Under is 5-1 in Hefner's last six road starts

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Liriano: Under is 5-1 in last six road night games for Pirates
Leake: Reds 11-4 SU at home against lefthanders in 2013

Miami at Milwaukee, 8:10 ET
Turner: Marlins 2-6 SU when Turner starts on the road
Lohse: Under is 6-2 when Lohse starts for Brewers at Miller Park

San Diego at St. Louis, 8:15 ET
Marquis: Over is 14-5 in last 19 road starts for Marquis
Westbrook: Cardinals 4-1 SU in Westbrook's last five starts as HF of more than -150

Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Samardzija: Under is 18-9-1 in Samardzija's career road starts
De La Rosa: Rockies 28-5 SU over last three years when De La Rosa starts at home

Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Kennedy: Under is 12-3 in first game of a Diamondbacks road series in 2013
Gaudin: Giants 15-5 SU in last 20 home games against Padres

American League

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:07 ET MLB
Price: Rays 20-8 SU when Price starts on the road after the team lost in his previous start
Rogers: Under is 5-2-1 in Rogers' starts for the Blue Jays

New York Yankees at Boston, 7:10 ET MLB
Pettitte: Over is 6-2 since 2007 when Pettitte starts at Fenway Park
Doubront: Red Sox 13-2 SU in first game of a home series in 2013

Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 ET
Chen: Orioles 2-5 SU in Arlington since 2011
Holland: Under is 7-1 in Holland's home starts in 2013

Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Kazmir: Indians 2-6 SU in Kazmir's road starts
Pelfrey: Over is 6-2 in Pelfrey's starts at Target Field

Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Sanchez: Tigers 2-6 SU in Sanchez's 2013 road starts
Santana: Under is 7-2 when Santana starts for Royals at Kauffman Stadium

Seattle at Houston, 8:10 ET
Saunders: Mariners 3-7 SU in Saunders' road starts
Norris: Under is 8-1 in last nine home starts for Norris

Oakland at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 ET
Griffin: Over is 13-2 in first game of Athletics road series in 2013
Weaver: Angels 9-2 SU when Weaver starts a home night game after Angels lost his previous start

Interleague

Atlanta at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Hudson: Braves 2-8 SU in 2013 when Hudson starts on the road
Danks: All four of Danks' 2013 home starts have been Under

**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 09:16 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, July 19

First Post

Totals
-- Eight of last nine Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Last eight Pittsburgh games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Milwaukee games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five San Diego games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Colorado games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Diamondback games stayed under total.

-- Over is 7-1-2 in last ten Atlanta games.

-- Last six Tampa Bay games stayed under the total; four of Blue Jays' last five games went over.
-- Last three Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Baltimore games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Cleveland games stayed under total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Kansas City home games.
-- Five of last seven Seattle games went over the total.
-- Last six Oakland games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Dodgers won six of their last eight games.
-- Phillies won six of their last eight games. Mets won five of last seven.
-- Pirates won three of their last four games.
-- Marlins won three of their last four games.
-- Cardinals won seven of their last nine games.
-- Cubs won six of their last nine games.
-- Arizona/Giants both won three of their last four games.

-- Rays won 14 of their last 16 games.
-- Orioles won four of their last five games.
-- Indians won five of their last six games.
-- Detroit won six of its last seven road games.
-- Mariners won their last three games, scoring 18 runs.
-- Oakland won five of its last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Nationals lost five of their last seven games.
-- Reds lost five of their last eight games.
-- Brewers lost four of their last five games.
-- Padres lost 14 of their last 16 games.
-- Colorado is 1-6 in game following its last seven wins.

-- Braves are 5-7 in their last dozen games. White Sox lost 13 of last 18.

-- Blue Jays lost three of their last four games.
-- Bronx lost five of its last eight games. Boston is 4-5 in its last nine.
-- Rangers lost four of their last five games.
-- Minnesota lost six of its last eight games, but won last two.
-- Royals lost their last five games, outscored 30-12.
-- Astros lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Angels lost four of their last five games.

**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 09:18 AM

MLB

Friday, July 19

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTONThe total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games
LA Dodgers are 17-5 SU in their last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

7:07 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTOTampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY METS
Philadelphia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
NY Mets are 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
NY Yankees are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Boston is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games

8:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TEXAS
Baltimore is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Texas
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Texas's last 23 games at home

8:10 PM
MIAMI vs. MILWAUKEE
Miami is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing Milwaukee
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. HOUSTON
Seattle is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Seattle

8:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Detroit

8:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 11 of San Diego's last 16 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
San Diego is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of St. Louis's last 16 games when playing at home against San Diego
St. Louis is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against San Diego

8:40 PM
CHI CUBS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games at home

10:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA ANGELS
Oakland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
LA Angels are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland

10:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona

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**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 09:22 AM

MLB

Friday, July 19

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Friday's MLB betting notes and tips
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NATIONAL

Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals (-152, 7.5)

Cold pitching stat: Nats starter Stephen Strasburg was torched for seven runs on five hits and four walks over two innings of work in an 8-3 loss to the Miami Marlins his last time out.

Cold batting stat: Nats SS Ian Desmond is just 3-for-16 with six strikeouts in his career versus Dodgers SP Ricky Nolasco.

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

Key betting note: The Dodgers are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.

Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets (-117, 8)

Hot pitching stat: Phils starter Kyle Kendrick is 2-0 with a 1.20 ERA in two starts versus the Mets this season.

Hot batting stat: Phillies rookie Domonic Brown is 4-for-4 with one homer and five RBIs versus Hefner.

Weather: Temperatures in the high-80s and partly cloudy skies. Winds will blow out to right field at 12 mph.

Key betting note: The Mets are 1-6 in SP Jeremy Hefner's last seven starts vs. National League East.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds (-114, 8)

Hot pitching stat: The Pirates have won SP Francisco Liriano's last four starts.

Cold batting stat: Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen is hitting just .211 (8-for-38) in his career against Reds SP Mike Leake.

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

Key betting note: The under is 19-7-5 in the last 31 meetings.

Miami Marlins at Milwaukee Brewers (-142, 8)

Hot pitching stat: Brewers starter Kyle Lohse is 3-0 in his last three home starts.

Hot batting stat: Marlins IF Placido Polanco is 11-for-31 (.355) in his career versus Lohse.

Weather: Retractable roof could be closed due to a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Key betting note: The under is 7-1 in the Brewers' last eight games overall.

San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals (-170, 9)

Cold pitching stat: The Padres are 0-4 in SP Jason Marquis' last four starts.

Cold batting stat: San Diego OF Carlos Quentin is 2-for-14 (.143) in his career versus Cards' SP Jake Westbrook.

Weather: Temperatures in the high-80s and clear skies. Winds will blow out to left field at 8 mph.

Key betting note: The Padres are 0-8 in their last eight vs. a team with a winning record.

Chicago Cubs at Colorado Rockies (-141, 9)

Hot pitching stat: The Rockies are 4-0 in SP Jorge De La Rosa's last four starts vs. National League Central foes.

Hot batting stat: Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano has blasted seven of his 16 home runs this season in July.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid-70s and a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Winds will blow from right field to left field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 10-2 in the last 12 meetings in Colorado.

Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants (-118, 7.5)

Cold pitching stat: The Diamondbacks have lost seven of SP Ian Kennedy's last nine outings.

Hot batting stat: Giants 1B Brandon Belt has four home runs against Arizona this season. He does not have more than one homer against any other team.

Weather: Temperatures in the high-50s and clear skies. Winds will blow out to center field at 9 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 13-3 in the Diamondbacks' last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter.

AMERICAN

Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays (128, 8.5))

Hot pitching stat: Rays lefty David Price has a 1.08 ERA in his three starts since returning from the DL.

Hot batting stat: Jays slugger Jose Bautista is batting .353 with four homers in 34 career at-bats versus Price.

Weather: Roof could be closed due to a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Key betting note: The Rays are 7-0 in Price's last seven road starts vs. Blue Jays.

New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox (-145, 9.5)

Cold pitching stat: Yanks starter Andy Pettitte owns a 5.35 ERA in his last six starts and has surrendered 49 hits in 37 innings during that span.

Hot batting stat: Red Sox veteran slugger David Ortiz is 21-for-56 versus Pettitte in his career.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid-80s and partly cloudy skies. Winds will blow out to left field at 13 mph.

Key betting note: The Yankees are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Boston.

Baltimore Orioles at Texas Rangers (-135, 9.5)

Hot pitching stat: Rangers starter Derek Holland is 3-0 with a 1.88 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 28 2-3 innings over his last four starts.

Hot batting stat: Orioles slugger Chris Davis' major league-leading 37 homers tied the AL record for the most before the All-Star break, set by Reggie Jackson in 1969.

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

Key betting note: The Rangers are 24-6 in Holland's last 30 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals (120, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Facing the Tigers for the first time with Kansas City, starter Ervin Santana was 4-1 with a 2.65 ERA in his last seven starts against them as a former member of the Los Angeles Angels.

Hot batting stat: Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera leads the majors in average (.365), RBIs (95) and is second in home runs (30). He's hit .397 in his last 16 games at Kansas City.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-90s and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Winds will blow out to center field at 8 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 16-5-1 in the last 22 meetings in Kansas City.

Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros (111, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Mariners starter Joe Saunders went 0-4 with an 11.25 ERA in his first five road starts, but has since gone 3-1 with a 1.26 ERA in five starts away from Safeco Field.

Hot batting stat: The Mariners' 37 homers and .481 slugging percentage since June 20 are the best in the majors.

Weather: Retractable roof could be closed due to a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Key betting note: The Mariners are 4-10 in the last 14 meetings.

Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins (105, 9)

Hot pitching stat: Indians starter Scott Kazmir surrendered three earned runs or less in each of his last five starts and beat Kansas City on Saturday while allowing two runs on four hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Hot batting stat: Twins 3B Jamey Carroll is 7-for-12 (.583) in his career versus Kazmir.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-80s and clear skies. Winds will blow out to center field at 11 mph.

Key betting note: The Twins are 0-4 in SP Mike Pelfrey's last four starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Oakland A's at Los Angeles Angels (-131, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Oakland has a 2.76 staff ERA in winning 12 of 17 since last losing a series at Seattle from June 21-23.

Hot batting stat: Angels starter Jered Weaver has thrown 18 straight scoreless innings versus Oakland.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid-70s and clear skies. Winds will blow out to right field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: The Athletics are 9-2 in SP A.J. Griffin's last 11 starts vs. American League West.

INTERLEAGUE

Atlanta Braves at Chicago White Sox (115, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Braves starter Tim Hudson has posted back-to-back wins after failing to pick up a victory in his previous 10 starts.

Hot batting stat: Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is hitting a hearty .433 with runners in scoring position.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-80s and a slight 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Winds will blow out to left field at 14 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 12-3-1 in Chicago SP John Danks' last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record

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**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 09:23 AM

MLB

Friday, July 19

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MLB Top 3: Baseball's best runline bets after the All-Star break
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The marathon MLB season can start to wear on bettors after the break, which makes it a good time to mix up your wagers with something new. If you’ve been betting nothing but moneylines, try your hand at the runline – baseball’s version of the spread.

We take a look back over the past five seasons to find out which clubs have constantly covered the runline after the All-Star break.

Records between 2008-2012.

Best post-break runline bets

Baltimore Orioles (164-202 SU, 197-169 ATS)

The Orioles constantly get love on the runline from oddsmakers due to playing in the ultra-competitive AL East. Baltimore has made the most of those extra runs, covering the spread 53.8 percent of the time after the break since 2008. This year, the O’s are 54-42 against the runline for +15.86 units.

Oakland Athletics (186-175 SU, 196-165 ATS)

The A’s get a similar treatment in the AL West, where the Angels and Rangers hog the spotlight. Oakland has put together some strong second half pushes, including last summer when the club went 51-25 SU and 52-24 ATS in the latter half of the schedule. So far this season, the A’s are 51-44 against the runline for +10.20 units.

Kansas City Royals (157-206 SU, 195-167 ATS)

The Milwaukee Brewers actually have a better second-half runline record (196-163 ATS) than the Royals but K.C. provides much more value due to its losing record. Kansas City was a beast ATS in 2011, posting a 46-25 ATS mark despite winning only 34 of those 71 post-break contests. In 2012, the club went 45-33 ATS. The Royals have struggled against the runline in 2013, going 42-50 ATS for -14.24 units at the break.

Other notables:

Milwaukee Brewers (200-161 SU, 196-163 ATS)
New York Yankees (217-149 SU, 191-175 ATS)
Toronto Blue Jays (177-181 SU, 190-168 ATS)

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**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 09:26 AM

MLB

Friday, July 19

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Four adjustments MLB bettors must make in the second half of the season
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Major League Baseball is back on the diamond Friday, kicking off the post-All-Star break schedule with players and managers refreshed and refocused on the second half of the season.

Unlike the pre-break slate, the final three months of the MLB calendar throws a lot more outside factors into the mix when it comes to capping baseball on a daily basis. The temperatures are higher along with the stakes, as the playoff picture starts to take shape.

Any MLB bettor who thinks they can turn a profit in August with the same theories and tactics used in June may want to thumb through Charles Darwin's "The Origin of Species".

It's survival of the fittest in the second half of the baseball schedule and some of Covers Experts’ brightest minds explain the biggest adjustments MLB capper must make when betting the back half of the slate:

Pitchers and bullpens

The late-summer months can be devastating to a pitcher, even those that excelled in the first chunk of the season.

Standing alone on the mound with the sun sapping your energy is tough enough, but add in the pressure of starring down big-league bats with the game on the line and it’s amazing that these arms don’t melt like a Popsicle.

“I'll look to fade pitchers that have already surpassed their career highs in terms of innings pitched and have shown signs of wearing down,” says Covers Expert Sean Murphy. “A lot of young pitchers aren't used to the long haul that is the MLB season and tend to tail off down the stretch.”

With starters wearing down and resting up for the postseason push, bullpens become even more important down the home stretch of the season. Relief pitchers can also feel the heat before the expanded 40-man rosters provide some extra options in the later innings.

“(Some teams are) in playoff contention right now, despite continued bullpen struggles in the first half,” notes handicapper Teddy Covers. “They'll all be priced like contenders in the second half but without bullpen reinforcements, they're all in danger of dropping out of the race. Over bettors love, love, love struggling bullpens.”

Weather

When the mercury rises, so do the scores. That’s the general consensus among baseball bettors. On top of tired pitchers, certain hurlers can fall victim to the heat and humidity more than others.

Fly-ball pitchers like Oakland's Tommy Milone and the San Francisco's Matt Cain have pop-ups, which would have stayed in play in May, soar over the fence in August and September. Sinkerballers and ground-ball arms are not as susceptible to the effects of the humidity.

Bettors can also note cooler-climate clubs coming to play in hot-weather environments. Minnesota may find itself gassed for the series finale after a scorching set in Arlington or Los Angeles, giving extra value to the host side.

Odds

Books and bettors have a good idea of what they’re working with when it comes to baseball teams at the break. And for that reason, the moneyline prices see a major hike when a contender takes on a team outside of the playoff picture.

It’s no shocker to see the New York Yankees listed at -300 or higher versus a club like the Houston Astros come September. Betting on those big faves is a high-risk, low-reward wager but looking at the other side is a nice way to build your bankroll late in the year.

“There are times where I'll pull the trigger on a +250 dog that I wouldn't have bet at a +200 price point in the first half,” says Teddy Covers.

He keeps a close eye out for what he calls “September morph” teams, bad clubs that suddenly show life at the end of the season and good teams that stumble toward the finish line.

Last year, bettors would have been bit hard following the Boston Red Sox or Pittsburgh Pirates in the second half of the season (combined -48.86 units) but would have made a small mint cashing in on the late play of the Oakland A's and the Baltimore Orioles (combined +48.86 units).

What goes up…

Some baseball bettors would prefer to have their last three months of memory wiped clean when capping the post-break schedule. Facts and figures that have stood strong and true until mid-July now hold about as much weight as Paris Hilton’s bra.

Covers Expert Marc Lawrence says the most notable changes come from the biggest anomalies, like the Giants' losing record of the Nationals' poor first half. Even key players, who struggled in the first half of the slate are big enough impact players that their second-half turnarounds can carry a team back to prominence and provide plenty of value not just on moneyline odds but also MLB futures as well.

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**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 05:44 PM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, July 19

Hot pitchers
-- Nolasco is 1-1, 3.00 in two starts for the Dodgers.
-- Hefner is 2-0, 2.00 in his last four starts.
-- Liriano is 4-0, 1.26 in his last four starts. Leake is 3-1, 2.86 in his last six.
-- Turner is 2-1, 2.48 in his last four starts. Milwaukee won Lohse's last four home starts, scoring 26 runs.
-- Westbrook is 1-1, 2.57 in his last couple starts.
-- Colorado won seven of de ka Rosa's eight home starts.
-- Gaudin is 3-0, 2.70 in six starts this season.

-- Price is 2-1, 1.08 in three starts since coming off the DL.
-- Doubront is 3-0, 2.18 in his last five starts.
-- Holland is 3-0, 2.51 in his last four starts. WChen is 2-0, 1.47 in his last three outings.
-- Kazmir is 2-1, 2.90 in his last five starts, but Indians lost six of his last seven starts on foreign soil. Pelfrey is 1-1, 2.25 in his last two starts.
-- Saunders is 3-0, 1.33 in his last three starts.
-- Griffin is 2-0, 1.38 in his last couple starts. Weaver is 2-1, 2.05 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Strasburg is 1-1, 12.38 in his last couple starts.
-- Kendrick is 1-2, 5.50 in his last three starts.
-- Marquis is 0-2, 6.14 in his last four starts.
-- Samardzija is 1-2, 7.30 in his last four starts.
-- Kennedy is 0-3, 6.81 in his last seven starts.

-- Braves lost eight of last nine Hudson road starts; home teams are 17-2 in his starts this season. Danks is 1-4, 4.89 in his last six starts.

-- Rogers is 1-1, 6.32 inb three home starts this season.
-- Pettitte is 2-3, 6.08 in his last six starts.
-- Sanchez is 1-4, 6.46 in his last six starts. Santana is 0-1, 7.50 in his last three.
-- Norris is 1-4, 4.40 in his last seven starts.

**Udog** · 07-19-2013, 05:47 PM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Odds to win the Pac-12 football championship this season........

4-5-- Ohio State-- 12-0 LY; they're +56 in turnovers last five years.

5-1-- Michigan--- 4-10 vs spread as road underdogs since 2007.

6-1-- Michigan State-- Senior QB, 97 career starts back on offensive line.

6-1-- Nebraska-- Lose seven starters on defense; lost last three bowls by average score of 31-17.

6-1-- Northwestern-- 12-4 vs spread as road underdogs, since 2008.

6-1-- Wisconsin-- Bielema bolted for Arkansas; he lost last 3 Rose Bowls.

25-1-- Iowa-- New QB; they're 1-6 as road underdogs last three years.

50-1-- Indiana-- Last bowl was 2007; last bowl win was 22 years ago.

50-1-- Minnesota-- 7-11 vs spread as home favorites since 2007.

60-1-- Purdue-- Allowed 46 ppg in last three bowls, but won twice.

75-1-- Illinois-- 11-19 vs spread as home favorites since 2006.

NL-- Penn State-- New QB; 4-13 as home favorites last three years.

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

13) Rory McIlroy missed the cut at the British Open, as his golf year from hell continues; Peter Alliss was saying Thursday that he should have Nike put their logo on his old clubs and let him go from there, saying stuff like that has been done a lot in the past.

12) Mark Cuban was watching the NBA Summer League from upper part of the lower level at Thomas & Mack Center in anonymity until they showed him on the arena's big screen. So much for that.

Then kids found him and beseiged him for autographs, which he was signing until he went down on the arena floor to do an on-air interview with Isiah Thomas on NBAtv. He seems like a pretty ordinary guy, for a billionaire.

11) Heard similar good stories about Davis Love III out here in Las Vegas last fall, where he went out of his way to be nice to kids asking him for autographs. You hear so many bad things about athletes; its refreshing to see and hear good things about famous people.

10) NHL players got the green light to play in the Winter Olympics next winter, which means the NHL schedule will have an unnatural break for the third time in the last five seasons.

9) Former Kentucky player Kyle Wiltjer is transferring to Gonzaga after he got the message that he wasn't really needed in Lexington anymore.

8) I like the way ESPN's golf coverage shows the ball flight of a drive with a colored stream; makes things a lot easier to see.

7) OK, so the New Orleans Hornets (who used to play in Charlotte) are now the Pelicans, and the Charlotte Bobcats are now the Hornets. Got it?

6) Of golfers players at Muirfield this week, Lee Westwood has played in the most majors (61) without winning one; Miguel Jimenez (60) is next.

5) Looks like Alex Rodriguez will be activated for Monday night's game in Texas; wonder if he'll last longer than Derek Jeter did.

4) I wonder who decided to put Pringle's chips in a tennis ball can?

3) Also wonder who the backup QB is at Texas A&M; I'm thinking Johnny Manziel might have a rough year, if his offseason is any indication.

2) Reds-Pirates this weekend; pretty big series in NL Central, with Bucs baseball's best story right now. You'd think FOX or ESPN would want to show this exciting Cinderella team. No freakin' chance, because the idiots have to put Bronx-Boston on national TV every time they play.

1) Eldrick Woods in his last six majors: -7 on Thursday/Friday, but then +21 on Saturday/Sunday. Saturday morning is going to be interesting.

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