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**Udog** · 07-24-2013, 09:20 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Current odds to win the Canadian Open golf tournament this week.......

12-1-- Brandt Snedeker-- When the favorite its 12-1, its anyone's game.

18-1-- Hunter Mahan-- In final Sunday group in last two majors.

18-1-- Matt Kuchar-- Made 20 consecutive cousts; 6th in adjusted scoring.

20-1-- Charl Schwartzel-- Nine top 25's in 12 tournaments this year.

22-1-- Dustin Johnson-- Dates Gretzky's daughter; people's choice?

25-1-- Watson/McDowell-- McDowell has three wins, five MCs in his last nine tournaments.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but..........

13) We talked last week about Belmont's Ian Clark playing for Golden State in the Las Vegas Summer League, after scoring 16 ppg for Miami's team in the Orlando league; well, the Warriors won the Vegas league, and Mr Clark had 33 points in the tournament final, making him tourney MVP. Good for him-- you'll be watching Ian Clark in the NBA this winter.

12) To the woman with the crying baby who sat right behind me on the flight from Chicago to Albany Tuesday: Thank you very little.

11) Minnesota Twins' star catcher Joe Mauer didn't play Tuesday, because he flew home to be his wife was in the hospital, where she was delivering twins of their own.

10) In case you care about such things, Iron Maiden concert at MGM in Las Vegas September 12 is already sold out; so are the One Direction concerts at Mandalay Bay early next month. Just thought you should know.

9) Mets starting pitchers allowed one earned run in their last 20 IP.

8) Dodgers were down 8-3 in 7th inning, rallied to win 10-9 in Toronto over the slumping Blue Jays. .LA is 13-4 so far in July.

7) Giancarlo Stanton has played nine games at Coors Field, and has seven homers there; if I'm him, I become a free agent as soon as possible, I sign with the Rockies and I break the single season home run record. All of them.

6) Greedy bastard update: gas went up 15 cents a gallon while I was away on vacation, from $3.74 to $3.89 a gallon; 15 cents in 12 days. Bastards.

5) Odd doubleheader in San Francisco last night, where the Giants were the visiting team in the nightcap, since it was the makeup of a game that was rained out in Ohio earlier this season. Visiting side won both games.

4) Matt Garza's first start for Texas is tonight; he won his last five starts for the Cubs, making it way easier to trade him.

3) Joey Votto has a career batting average of .427 in Minute Maid Park, 23 points higher than anyone else in baseball visiting the Astros.

2) Sports Illustrated puts Pirate closer Jason Grilli on its cover, and the guy goes on the DL with arm problems; if I were a superstitious guy, I'd wonder if there was a jinx involved with that magazine.

Oh wait, there are few people more superstitious than me. Pirates need a new closer (Papelbon?)- front office needs to show they're trying to win!!!!

1) Speaking of which, Baltimore acquired Frankie Rodriguez Tuesday, in exchange for a prospect; the Orioles are trying hard to win....

**Udog** · 07-24-2013, 09:21 AM

NFL Games of the Year: Ravens could be FG dogs vs. Packers

NFL Week 6: Green Bay Packers at Baltimore Ravens (-1)

Past history: Green Bay is 2-1 SU and ATS in the three regular season meetings since 2001. The O/U is 2-1.

Early look at the Packers: Last year reached a frustrating conclusion for Green Bay, but only the Broncos, Patriots and 49ers have season win totals higher than the 10.5 for the Packers. Aaron Rodgers is still in his prime, so the team is always dangerous.

Early look at the Ravens: The Super Bowl hangover has struck better teams than this one hard. Never mind the fact that with the departure of Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, the soul of the team has been ripped out. If the season is impressive it means that Joe Flacco will really have earned his massive raise.

Where this line could move: The Ravens will have at least two losses heading into this one — at Denver and against Houston. The Packers have a bye two weeks before this game, so they will be rested and ready. Green Bay will be favored at kickoff. If Green Bay can make a statement in its opener at San Francisco, then the Cheese Heads could be favored by as much as a field goal.

**Udog** · 07-24-2013, 09:21 AM

Study says bettors shouldn't overthink it when picking winners

A series of studies from the Korea University Business School have revealed findings that may make some bettors want to re-think how they handicap.

The research shows the devil can be in the details when trying to pick winners in MLB and soccer and bettors tend to be more successful when taking a "big picture" approach.

Researchers examined one billion bets placed between 2008-2010 through Korea's largest sports-betting company, Sports ToTo. Researchers split each of the three studies into two groups: Half were asked to pick the outright winner and the other half were asked to pick a specific score.

"The pattern of performance across the three studies was remarkably consistent," says an article from Scientific American. "Participants who made general win/lose predictions were reliably better at projecting the winners of the sporting events than those who made specific score predictions."

The article went on to say:

"Even experts were reliably better in predicting winners when making general bets than when making specific bets. It seems that even in cases where greater knowledge may offer an advantage, the act of focusing on that knowledge can disrupt decision making."

Those making the general bets relied on global assessments like overall impressions of the team, performance in past seasons, etc. The more specific group dug more deeply into the statistics.

In a nutshell the data from this huge study says you should use your gut instincts when placing a wager.

**Udog** · 07-24-2013, 09:22 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Chicago at Washington
The Sky look to build on their 4-0 ATS record in their last 4 road games. Chicago is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Sky favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24

Game 601-602: Chicago at Washington (11:30 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 115.866; Washington 109.390
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 6 1/2; 157
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 4 1/2; 154 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-4 1/2); Over

Game 603-604: Phoenix at Minnesota (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 106.470; Minnesota 122.861
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 16 1/2; 164
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 11; 169 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-11); Under

Game 605-606: Connecticut at Atlanta (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 104.034; Atlanta 111.564
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 7 1/2; 146
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 9 1/2; 151
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+9 1/2); Under

WNBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 24

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CHICAGO (12 - 4) at WASHINGTON (8 - 9) - 7/24/2013, 11:35AM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 235-288 ATS (-81.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 147-189 ATS (-60.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) on Wednesday since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 145-186 ATS (-59.6 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 65-90 ATS (-34.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 12-32 ATS (-23.2 Units) after scoring 55 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 8-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (9 - 8) at MINNESOTA (13 - 3) - 7/24/2013, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 58-42 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 11-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 13-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (4 - 11) at ATLANTA (10 - 5) - 7/24/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
ATLANTA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games this season.
ATLANTA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 87-58 ATS (+23.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 8-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-5 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Wednesday, July 24

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Trend Report
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11:30 AM
CHICAGO vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago

1:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix's last 15 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix

7:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. ATLANTA
Connecticut is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Connecticut
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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WNBA

Wednesday, July 24

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WNBA games playing 'under' the total 60 percent of the time
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The WNBA is the summer’s forgotten sport, but a handful of total bettors are having a season to remember strictly by wagering on the ‘under’ in women’s basketball action.

WNBA games are playing under the total 60.22 percent of the time, heading into Tuesday’s schedule, with July’s contests posting a 14-23 over/under record (62 percent under), including a 0-6 over/under mark this past weekend. Heading into July, the WNBA had produced a 24-35-2 over/under mark.

Only two teams have leaned toward the ‘over’ this season, the Washington Mystics (9-8-0 O/U) and Tulsa Shock (10-8-1 O/U). The biggest breadwinners for ‘under’ bettors have been the Indiana Fever (3-11-1 O/U) and Seattle Storm (5-11 O/U). Both teams rank at the bottom of the WNBA in scoring, averaging 69.3 and 68.9 points respectively.

Teams are averaging 76.38 points per game this season compared to 77.53 points in 2012.

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**Udog** · 07-24-2013, 09:24 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Cincinnati at San Francisco
The Reds look to bounce back from last night's loss in the nightcap and build on their 7-1 record in Mike Leake's last 8 road starts. Cincinnati is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Reds favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-115). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24

Game 901-902: Pittsburgh at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Liriano) 16.084; Washington (Strasburg) 14.405
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Washington (-145); 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+125); Under

Game 903-904: Atlanta at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 15.879; NY Mets (Hefner) 14.487
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-130); Over

Game 905-906: San Diego at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (O'Sullivan) 13.920; Milwaukee (Lohse) 15.427
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-155); Over

Game 907-908: Philadelphia at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Lannan) 15.984; St. Louis (Westbrook) 15.655
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+160); Under

Game 959-960: Miami at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Turner) 14.136; Colorado (De La Rosa) 15.608
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Colorado (-170); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-170); Over

Game 911-912: Chicago Cubs at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Samardzija) 15.571; Arizona (Kennedy) 14.490
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Arizona (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+120); Under

Game 913-914: Cincinnati at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 16.056; San Francisco (Gaudin) 13.476
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-115); Under

Game 915-916: Oakland at Houston (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Griffin) 14.302; Houston (Norris) 15.265
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-170); 8
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+150); Over

Game 917-918: Minnesota at LA Angels (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Pelfrey) 14.670; LA Angels (Weaver) 16.263
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-250); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-250); Under

Game 919-920: Cleveland at Seattle (3:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Kazmir) 15.740; Seattle (Saunders) 14.800
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Seattle (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-105); Over

Game 921-922: Tampa Bay at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 15.670; Boston (Doubront) 16.565
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+100); Under

Game 923-924: NY Yankees at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pettitte) 14.466; Texas (Garza) 15.860
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Texas (-170); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-170); Over

Game 925-926: Baltimore at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Chen) 15.657; Kansas City (Santana) 14.463
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-110); Under

Game 927-928: Detroit at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Sanchez) 16.507; White Sox (Danks) 14.737
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-145); Over

Game 929-930: LA Dodgers at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Nolasco) 16.713; Toronto (Rogers) 14.344
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Toronto (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-110); Over

**Udog** · 07-24-2013, 09:40 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, July 24

National League

Pittsburgh at Washington, 7:05 ET
Liriano: Pirates 7-1 SU in last eight road games with total under 8
Strasburg: Under is 6-1 when Strasburg pitches as HF at night with total above 7

Atlanta at New York Mets, 7:10 ET
Hudson: Braves 3-8 SU when Hudson starts on the road in 2013
Hefner: Over is 9-3 in last 12 home starts for Hefner

San Diego at Milwaukee, 8:10 ET
O'Sullivan: Padres 2-5 SU last 7 road games following two straight wins
Lohse: Under is 7-2 when Lohse starts at home for Brewers

Philadelphia at St. Louis, 8:15 ET
Lannan: Over is 4-1 in 2013 when Phillies are road dogs of more than +150
Westbrook: Cardinals 8-3 SU over the past year when Westbrook starts at home

Miami at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Turner: Under is 6-2-1 when Turner starts on the road
De La Rosa: Rockies 39-16 SU when De La Rosa starts at Coors Field

Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Samardzija: Under is 19-9-1 in Samardzija's career road starts
Kennedy: Diamondbacks are 6-2 in last eight home games versus a Cubs righthander

Cincinnati at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Leake: Reds 7-1 SU in Leake's last eight road starts
Gaudin: All three of Gaudin's starts for the Giants have been Under the run total

American League

Oakland at Houston, 2:10 ET
Griffin: Athletics 6-12 SU in road day games in 2013
Norris: Under is 14-7-2 when Norris starts at home since start of 2012

Minnesota at Los Angeles Angels, 3:35 ET
Pelfrey: Twins 2-6 when Pelfrey starts on the road
Weaver: Under is 16-6-1 when Weaver pitches at home during the day

Cleveland at Seattle, 3:40 ET
Kazmir: Indians 2-7 SU when Kazmir starts on the road
Saunders: Under is 18-8-2 since 2010 when Mariners face LHP in a home day game

Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:10 ET
Price: Rays 7-1 SU last eight times Price has started with a total at 9 or higher
Doubront: Over is 16-7-1 when Doubront starts at Fenway

New York Yankees at Texas, 8:05 ET
Pettitte: Under is 10-2-1 in 2013 when Yankees face a southpaw on the road
Garza: Rangers 1-5 SU last six home night contests that preceded a day game

Baltimore at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Chen: Orioles 10-4 SU when Chen pitches on the road after the team won in his last start
Santana: Under is 8-2 when Santana starts at home

Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Sanchez:Tigers 2-7 when Sanchez starts on the road in 2013
Danks: Under is 4-1 when Danks starts at home in 2013

Interleague

Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto, 7:07 ET
Nolasco: Dodgers 14-2 SU last 16 road games
Rogers: Over is 10-5 in 2013 for final game of a Blue Jay home series

**Udog** · 07-24-2013, 09:42 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, July 24

Hot pitchers
-- Liriano is 4-1, 2.45 in his last five starts.
-- Hudson is 3-0, 3.80 in his last three starts.
-- Lohse is 3-1, 2.45 in his last four starts.
-- Lannan is 2-1, 1.93 in his last four starts. Westbrook is 2-1, 2.66 in his last three outings.
-- Leake is 2-0, 3.21 in his last couple starts.
-- de la Rosa is 2-1, 2.55 in his last six starts. Turner is 2-2, 2.64 in his last five.
-- Gaudin is 2-0, 0.77 in his last four starts.

-- Nolasco is 1-1, 3.12 in three starts for the Dodgers.

-- Griffin is 2-1, 3.00 in his last three starts.
-- Weaver is 3-1, 1.64 in his last five starts. Pelfrey is 1-1, 2.55 in his last three.
-- Saunders is 4-0, 2.08 in his last four starts. Kazmir is 2-0, 2.92 in his last six.
-- Price is 3-1, 1.97 since coming off the DL. Doubront is 3-0, 2.25 in his last three starts.
-- Garza was 5-0, 1.92 in his last five starts for the Cubs.
-- WChen is 3-0, 1.46 in his last four starts. Santana is 3-1, 3.45 in his last nine.
-- Sanchez is 2-2, 3.33 in his last five starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Strasburg is 1-1, 7.80 in his last three starts.
-- Hefner gave up eight runs in two IP Friday, after being 2-0, 1.71 in his last three starts before the break.
-- O'Sullivan allowed two runs in five IP in losing his first '13 start.
-- Kennedy is 0-3, 6.50 in his last three starts. Samardzija is 1-2, 7.50 in his last three.

-- Rogers is 0-1, 6.48 in his last three starts.

-- Norris allowed 13 runs in 10.2 IP in losing his last two starts.
-- Pettitte is 2-4, 6.02 in his last seven starts.
-- Danks is 0-2, 4.87 in his last three 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........
-- Liriano 2-13; Strasburg 5-19 (1 of last 13)
-- Hudson 4-19; Hefner 8-19
-- O'Sullivan 0-1; Lohse 7-20
-- Lannan 3-9; Westbrook 6-19
-- Turner 1-9; de la Rosa 4-20
-- Samardzija 6-20; Kennedy 8-19
-- Leake 4-19; Gaudin 2-7

-- Nolasco 6-20; Rogers 2-9

-- Griffin 1-19; Norris 6-20
-- Pelfrey 6-17; Weaver 2-12
-- Kazmir 4-17; Saunders 5-19
-- Price 5-13; Doubront 4-17
-- Pettitte 7-17 (4 of last 4); Garza 0-11
-- WChen 2-10; Santana 8-20
-- Sanchez 4-16; Danks 4-11

Totals
-- 10 of last 13 Pittsburgh games stayed under the total.
-- Six of Mets' last eight games stayed under the total.
-- 12 of last 13 Milwaukee games stayed under total.
-- Eight of the last eleven Philly games stayed under the total.
-- 11 of last 13 Colorado games stayed under total.
-- Under is 9-3-1 in last thirteen Diamondback games.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Cincinnati games.

-- Ten of last fourteen Dodger games stayed under the total.

-- Seven of last eight Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 8-1-1 in last ten Texas games.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Baltimore road games.
-- 10 of last 11 Oakland games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last twelve White Sox games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Angel games stayed under the total.
-- 10 of last 12 Cleveland games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Pirates won 10 of their last 14 road games.
-- Mets won eight of their last twelve games.
-- Padres won three of their last four games.
-- Cardinals won four of their last five games.
-- Miami is 5-4 in its last nine games, allowing three runs in last two games.
-- Cubs are 8-6 in their last fourteen games.
-- Reds won six of their last nine games.

-- Dodgers won 11 of their last 13 games.

-- Rays won 18 of their last 21 games.
-- Orioles won eight of their last ten games.
-- Tigers won 12 of their last 18 games.
-- Minnesota won six of its last seven games.
-- Mariners won their last eight games, scoring 50 runs.

Cold teams
-- Nationals lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Braves lost four of their last six games.
-- Brewers are 0-2 since Braun got suspended, scoring five runs.
-- Phillies are 3-6 in their last nine road games.
-- Colorado lost six of its last nine home games.
-- Arizona lost four of its last six games.
-- Giants lost 20 of their last 29 games.

-- Blue Jays lost eight of their last nine games.

-- Red Sox are 6-7 in their last thirteen games.
-- Bronx lost eight of its last twelve games. Rangers lost seven of last ten.
-- Royals lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Astros lost 11 of their last 13 games. Oakland lost four of last six on road.
-- White Sox lost 16 of their last 23 games.
-- Angels lost their last three games, allowing 20 runs.
-- Indians lost six of their last seven road games.

Umpires
-- Pitt-Wsh-- Last three Estabrook games stayed under total.
-- Atl-NY-- Underdogs won six of last seven Fairchild games.
-- SD-Mil-- Four of last fivew Hirschbeck games went over.
-- Phil-StL-- Favorites won seven of last nine Holbrook games.
-- Mia-Col-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Iassogna games.
-- Chi-Az-- Eight of last nine Hernandez games went over total.
-- Cin-SF-- 10 of last 13 Guccione games went over the total.

-- LA-Tor-- Favorites won all three Little games.

-- TB-Bos-- Last four Vanover games stayed under the total.
-- NY-Tex-- Favorites won 11 of last 15 Barksdale games.
-- Blt-KC-- 14 of last 18 Miller games stayed under the total.
-- A's-Hst-- Nine of last thirteen Baker games stayed under total.
-- Det-Chi-- Last seven Darling games stayed under the total.
-- Min-LA-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Muchinski games.
-- Cle-Sea-- Favorites won seven of last eight Culbreth games.

**Udog** · 07-24-2013, 09:48 AM

MLB

Wednesday, July 24

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Trend Report
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2:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. HOUSTON
Oakland is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Houston
Oakland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home

3:35 PM
MINNESOTA vs. LA ANGELS
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games

3:40 PM
CLEVELAND vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games at home
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Washington
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:07 PM
LA DODGERS vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Dodgers's last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
NY Mets are 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Atlanta

7:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston's last 10 games at home
Boston is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home

8:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TEXAS
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas
NY Yankees are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games on the road
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees

8:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. MILWAUKEE
San Diego is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Milwaukee's last 18 games when playing at home against San Diego

8:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. KANSAS CITY
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Kansas City is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 12-4 SU in their last 16 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing Detroit

8:15 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ST. LOUIS
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:40 PM
MIAMI vs. COLORADO
Miami is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 13 games when playing Miami

9:40 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ARIZONA
Chi Cubs are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Arizona's last 19 games at home
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:15 PM
CINCINNATI vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati

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**Udog** · 07-24-2013, 09:50 AM

MLB

Wednesday, July 24

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MLB Top 5: Best left-handed money pitchers in baseball
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Here’s a look at the year-to-date moneyline returns for the Top 5 left-handers in the majors through Monday's games according to ***********'s money pitchers rankings.

Patrick Corbin, Arizona Diamondbacks (11-1, +14.45 units)

He’s not only the top left-handed pitcher this season when it comes to his team’s return on the moneyline, but he is the No.1 pitcher overall with a +14.45 units return through his first 19 starts. Corbin boasts an 11-1 win/loss mark and an overall ERA of 2.35. The Diamondbacks have gone an impressive 17-2 in those 19 starts and have also been profitable on the total as well recently with six of his last eight starts staying under the closing number.

Matt Moore, Tampa Bay Rays (14-3, +10.41 units)

The Rays boast a team record of 16-4 in Moore’s first 19 starts this year. His personal record is 14-3, and he has now won his last six starts after the Rays posted a 3-0 win over Boston Monday. This followed a rough patch in mid June in which Moore lost three consecutive starts that cost -4.00 units on the moneyline. However, he has appeared to have regained that winning form in his last few outings. The total has stayed under in four of his last five starts.

Hyun-Jin Ryu, Los Angeles Dodgers (8-3, +7.60 units)

The South Korean lefty is 8-3 in 19 starts with the Dodgers going 13-6 over the same stretch of games. He has just two wins in his last eight starts along with a loss and five no-decisions, but the Dodgers won six of those games. The total has gone over in six of his last seven outings after Los Angeles outscored its opponents 48-30 during this run, including a 14-5 win over Toronto Monday.

Jorge De La Rosa, Colorado Rockies (9-5, +5.97 units)

De La Rosa is coming off a no-decision against the Chicago Cubs this past Friday, but his team lost 3-1 as a -150 home favorite to drop his total return on the year. He has made a total of 20 starts this season, and the Rockies have gone 13-7 in those games. De La Rosa is 9-5 on the year and 3-2 in his last 10 starts. Colorado has gone 6-4 in those 10 games with a +1.08 return on the money line.

Dallas Keuchel, Houston Astros (4-5, +5.10 units)

Much of Keuchel’s profits have to do with the high moneylines the Astros routinely attract as the worst team in baseball. He has made 13 starts this season. And while he has a personal record of 4-5, his team is 6-7 in those games. That is quite an accomplishment when you consider that Houston is 33-65 and down almost 10 units on the year.

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**Udog** · 07-24-2013, 09:51 AM

MLB

Wednesday, July 24

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Mariners keep cashing in, win eight in row
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The Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to eight games with a victory over the Cleveland Indians Tuesday night, raking in $679.53 for M’s backers wagering $100 on each game during this stretch.

Seattle, which is 48-52 for -0.99 units on the season, defeated Cleveland 4-3 thanks to a ninth-inning rundown that cleared runners at the corners and a strikeout to end the Tribe’s late-game threat.

The Mariners started this winning streak before the All-Star break, sweeping the rival Los Angeles Angles in three games. Since returning to play, Seattle has won three straight on the road against the Houston Astros and has won the first two meeting with Cleveland at home.

Overall, the M’s are 13-5 in their last 18 games going back to July 2. Seattle has jumped on the back of its bats in this span, averaging six runs per game – nearly two more than its season average – and hitting a collective .277 with 29 home runs in July.

The Mariners send left-hander Joe Saunders (9-8, 4.28 ERA) to the hill for the finale with Cleveland Wednesday. Oddsmakers have set Seattle as a -109 home favorite with the total at 8.5 runs.

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**Udog** · 07-24-2013, 10:21 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 24

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PITTSBURGH (59 - 39) at WASHINGTON (48 - 52) - 7:05 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 26-33 (-16.4 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.
WASHINGTON is 30-12 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 108-95 (+21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 59-39 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 9-4 (+8.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-21 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 9-4 (+7.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
PITTSBURGH is 59-39 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-23 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 49-30 (+25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 34-24 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 36-14 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-52 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-12 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-52 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
STRASBURG is 7-12 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 7-12 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 10-16 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 (+1.2 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
STRASBURG is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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ATLANTA (56 - 44) at NY METS (44 - 52) - 7:10 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. JEREMY HEFNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 6-13 (-11.1 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
ATLANTA is 68-41 (+18.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HUDSON is 32-16 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 47-18 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 8-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 31-15 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 20-29 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 276-290 (-85.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 20-29 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 29-47 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 23-38 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 6-14 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
NY METS are 36-60 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 14-34 (-17.3 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
NY METS is 6-6 (+2.8 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. NY METS since 1997
HUDSON is 16-10 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.238.
His team's record is 19-10 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-19. (-10.4 units)

JEREMY HEFNER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HEFNER is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 7.27 and a WHIP of 1.730.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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SAN DIEGO (45 - 56) at MILWAUKEE (41 - 58) - 8:10 PM
SEAN O'SULLIVAN (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 4-16 (-10.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-12 (+20.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 81-43 (+24.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 105-57 (+32.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 121-139 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 440-504 (+36.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 62-57 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 21-36 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 58-61 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 41-58 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-58 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

SEAN O'SULLIVAN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

KYLE LOHSE vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LOHSE is 4-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 1.330.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.5 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (49 - 51) at ST LOUIS (60 - 37) - 8:15 PM
JOHN LANNAN (L) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 130-132 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 130-129 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 60-68 (-16.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 52-20 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 26-6 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 17-3 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 327-337 (+49.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 364-327 (+49.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LANNAN is 2-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.1 units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WESTBROOK is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.622.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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MIAMI (37 - 61) at COLORADO (48 - 53) - 8:40 PM
JACOB TURNER (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 106-154 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 23-44 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 105-150 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DE LA ROSA is 14-1 (+12.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 7-0 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 185-242 (-58.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-48 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 101-113 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 37-46 (-19.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 5-14 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 185-239 (-55.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 51-64 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-0 (+3.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JACOB TURNER vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. MIAMI since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 3-4 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 5.93 and a WHIP of 1.658.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+3.9 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (44 - 54) at ARIZONA (52 - 48) - 9:40 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-86 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-56 (-26.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 105-155 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-62 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 105-155 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-30 (-14.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-19 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 19-26 (-12.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 47-48 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.765.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KENNEDY is 3-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.65 and a WHIP of 1.315.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)

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CINCINNATI (57 - 44) at SAN FRANCISCO (46 - 54) - 10:15 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. CHAD GAUDIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-45 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 95-74 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 640-711 (+57.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 156-112 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 417-460 (+38.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 462-513 (+45.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 70-40 (+24.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 90-51 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 201-163 (+45.6 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.
CINCINNATI is 156-112 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-54 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-52 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-36 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 5-1 (+4.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LEAKE is 3-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.438.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

CHAD GAUDIN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GAUDIN is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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OAKLAND (58 - 42) at HOUSTON (34 - 65) - 2:10 PM
A.J. GRIFFIN (R) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 10-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
NORRIS is 13-7 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 58-42 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 51-33 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 72-66 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 29-12 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-42 (+23.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-39 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 102-71 (+37.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 70-42 (+25.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-12 (+15.2 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 24-12 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 89-171 (-38.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 66-131 (-44.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 7-36 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 6-20 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 35-91 (-42.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 88-169 (-39.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 99-208 (-67.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 5-20 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 10-1 (+8.4 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

A.J. GRIFFIN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GRIFFIN is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

BUD NORRIS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
NORRIS is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 11.36 and a WHIP of 2.366.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

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MINNESOTA (43 - 54) at LA ANGELS (46 - 52) - 3:35 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PELFREY is 32-52 (-23.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 410-336 (+55.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
WEAVER is 30-12 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 30-7 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 14-2 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 30-12 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 21-18 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-65 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-16 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA ANGELS are 21-30 (-19.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 24-25 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA ANGELS are 46-52 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 26-28 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA ANGELS are 46-52 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 36-38 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-0 (+5.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PELFREY is 3-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.2 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WEAVER is 7-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 0.989.
His team's record is 8-5 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.8 units)

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CLEVELAND (52 - 48) at SEATTLE (48 - 52) - 3:40 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 15-34 (-17.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-28 (-15.6 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.
SEATTLE is 16-7 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 27-6 (+20.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 13-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
CLEVELAND is 52-48 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 49-45 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-17 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. SEATTLE since 1997
KAZMIR is 3-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.4 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SAUNDERS is 2-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.7 units)

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TAMPA BAY (59 - 42) at BOSTON (61 - 41) - 7:10 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. FELIX DOUBRONT (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 61-41 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 25-14 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DOUBRONT is 10-3 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 67-42 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 114-98 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 500-587 (+20.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 79-55 (+22.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PRICE is 23-9 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 88-97 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 458-340 (-55.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
BOSTON is 65-83 (-23.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-60 (-25.0 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.
BOSTON is 68-65 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 23-34 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 112-122 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-4 (+6.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.6 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. BOSTON since 1997
PRICE is 8-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.233.
His team's record is 10-7 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-7. (+1.7 units)

FELIX DOUBRONT vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
DOUBRONT is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.330.
His team's record is 5-1 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.1 units)

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NY YANKEES (53 - 47) at TEXAS (55 - 45) - 8:05 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 115-69 (+28.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 16-25 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-33 (-16.8 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.
GARZA is 24-32 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARZA is 51-61 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. TEXAS since 1997
PETTITTE is 10-9 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 12-10 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-9. (+1.1 units)

MATT GARZA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GARZA is 1-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.414.
His team's record is 1-10 (-10.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-3.8 units)

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BALTIMORE (57 - 44) at KANSAS CITY (46 - 51) - 8:10 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 65-72 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 14-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 41-25 (+18.1 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)
BALTIMORE is 57-44 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 56-43 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 76-61 (+35.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 52-36 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-26 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-29 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-15 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 54-38 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 26-17 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 15-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 25-14 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CHEN is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.82 and a WHIP of 1.529.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SANTANA is 4-5 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.36 and a WHIP of 1.299.
His team's record is 6-7 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-5. (+1.4 units)

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DETROIT (55 - 44) at CHI WHITE SOX (39 - 58) - 8:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 55-44 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 13-27 (-19.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 21-26 (-13.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 67-72 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-10 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
DETROIT is 51-41 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 90-77 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-41 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-27 (-18.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SANCHEZ is 21-29 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 9-18 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 20-28 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 0-6 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-58 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-65 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 102-105 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-34 (-16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 3-10 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-53 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-38 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 30-42 (-10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-36 (-15.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DANKS is 24-35 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.876.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. DETROIT since 1997
DANKS is 4-7 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.36 and a WHIP of 1.559.
His team's record is 8-8 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-9. (-2.5 units)

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LA DODGERS (52 - 47) at TORONTO (45 - 54) - 7:05 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. ESMIL ROGERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 26-40 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 52-87 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 14-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
LA DODGERS are 21-13 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
NOLASCO is 60-47 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 14-6 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 47-30 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 28-20 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 45-54 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 5-13 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TORONTO is 24-36 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 2-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. TORONTO since 1997
NOLASCO is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ESMIL ROGERS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ROGERS is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.845.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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**Udog** · 07-24-2013, 11:29 AM

MLB

Wednesday, July 24

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Wednesday's MLB betting notes and tips
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NATIONAL

Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals (-141, 7)

Hot pitching stat: Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is 2-0 with 35 strikeouts in 20 innings over three outings against the Pirates.

Hot batting stat: Pittsburgh C Russell Martin had three hits Tuesday and is 5-for-7 in the series.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with a 22 percent chance of early thundershowers and winds blowing north at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Pirates are 8-1 in their last nine games as road underdogs.

Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays (-111, 9.5)

Key pitching stat: Jays RHP Esmil Rogers is 0-1 with a 5.52 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 31 career innings against the Dodgers.

Key batting stat: Blue Jays RF Jose Bautista returned to the No. 3 spot in the batting order Tuesday and went 2-for-4 with a homer. The two-time major-league home run champion had hit second in 15 straight games.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 50s with winds blowing north at 17 mph with the roof of Rogers Centre open.

Key betting note: The Dodgers are 7-0 in their last seven games as underdogs.

Atlanta Braves at New York Mets (+119, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Atlanta pitcher Tim Hudson is 16-10 with a 3.52 ERA in 29 career starts against New York.

Hot batting stat: Mets 1B Ike Davis has RBIs in consecutive games for the first time since April 18-19.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with a 20 percent chance of rain early on. Winds blowing NNW at 8 mph.

Key betting note: Braves are 6-1 in their last seven games following a loss.

San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers (-150, 8.5)

Key pitching stat: Milwaukee's pitchers have given up 21 hits in the first two games of the series.

Key batting stat: San Diego’s sixth, seventh and eighth hitters combined to go 9-for-13 with five RBIs and four runs scored Tuesday.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 60s with partly cloudy skies and winds blowing ENE at 5 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 9-0 in Brewers' last nine home games.

Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals (-166, 8.5)

Key pitching stat: Phillies LHP John Lannan has fared well in seven starts against the Cardinals, going 2-2 with a 2.53 ERA.

Key batting stat: The last time the Philies scored one run or fewer in three straight games was from May 25-27, 2010.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with clear skies and winds blowing NNE at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Phillies are 0-4 in their last four games as underdogs between +151 to +200.

Miami Marlins at Colorado Rockies (-162, 9.5)

Key pitching stat: Rockies LHP Jorge De La Rosa has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his last seven starts, but is only 2-2 during that span.

Key batting stat: Marlins RF Giancarlo Stanton homered Tuesday and has seven in 31 at-bats at Coors Field.

Weather: Temperatures in the low 80s with a 43 percent chance of thundershowers and winds blowing south at 8 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 7-0 in Marlins' last seven games overall.

Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks (-135, 8)

Key pitching stat: D-backs RHP Ian Kennedy has not won since June 1 and has absorbed the loss in each of his last three starts.

Key batting stat: Chicago rookie OF Junior Lake has homered in each of the first two games of the series and is 12-for-22 in his first five major-league contests.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high 90s with a 10 percent chance of thundershowers and winds blowing west at 9 mph.

Key betting note: Over is 16-5 in umpire Angel Hernandez's last 21 games behind home plate.

Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants (+104, 7.5)

Key pitching stat: Cincinnati punished starting pitchers Tim Lincecum, Eric Surkamp and Barry Zito in the first three games of the series, but they’ve failed to score in 16 innings against the Giants’ bullpen.

Key batting stat: Reds OF/INF Todd Frazier has recorded seven hits and six RBIs in the first three games of the series.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 59s with partly cloudy skies and winds blowing west at 11 mph.

Key betting note: Giants are 6-20 in their last 26 games as underdogs.

AMERICAN

Oakland A's at Houston Astros (+140, 8)

Cold pitching stat: A's righty A.J. Griffin has given up six home runs in his last four starts.

Cold batting stat: The A's are only averaging 2.5 runs per game over their last 10.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-90s. Wind will blow out to right center at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Yesterday's 5-4 Houston win went over the total by a 1/2-run. It snapped a 10-game under streak for Oakland.

Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels (-240, 8)

Hot pitching stat: The under is 10-2 in Jered Weaver's starts this season.

Injury watch: Angels' Josh Hamilton has missed the last two games with an ankle injury and is doubtful. Twins catcher Joe Mauer has left the team temporarily after his wife went into labor with twins.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-80s and sunny. A wind will blow to right field at just 5 mph.

Key betting note: The Twins have won all four meetings with the Angels this season.

Cleveland Indians at Seattle Mariners (-115, 8.5)

Cold pitching stat: M's lefty Joe Saunders carries a 2-3 record with an ERA of 6.17 in day games compared to 7-5 and 3.49 at night (3:40 p.m. ET game time).

Hot batting stat: Seattle has homered in 25 of its last 27 games.

Weather: Sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-70s. Wind will blow from third base to first base at 6 mph.

Key betting note: The Mariners have won eight straight games. They were faves (or a small dog) of -130 or less in seven of those games.

Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox (+105, 9)

Hot pitching stat: Red Sox lefty Doubrant has allowed two or fewer earned runs in each of his last six starts

Hot batting stat: Fenway Park is the second highest scoring park in the majors averaging 9.29 runs per game. Toronto's Rogers Center is first.

Weather: There is tiny chance of showers at game time, changing quickly to partly cloudy skies. The wind will blow from right to left field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Nine of the last 10 Rays games have played under the total.

New York Yankees at Texas Rangers (-165, 9)

Hot pitching stat: Newly acquired Rangers starter Matt Garza makes his Texas debut. He won his last five starts with the Cubs before the move.

Cold batting stat: Texas has scored three runs or fewer in seven of its last 10 games. The under is 7-1-2 during that stretch.

Weather: Temperatures steamy in the high-90s and sunny skies. Wind will blow in from left to right at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Yankees starter Andy Pettitte has allowed at least four runs in each of his last seven starts.

Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox (+115, 8)

Cold pitching stat: Anibal Sanchez gave up a grand slam in a 6-3 loss on July 11, his only start against the White Sox.

Hot hitting stat: Detroit is the top hitting team in the majors with a .280 avg and the Tigers are the AL's best 'over' team at 53-44-2.

Weather: Temperatures in the high-60s with sunny skies. Wind will blow from left to right at 7 mph.

Key betting note: The Tigers lead the division by 3.5 games but they are a horrible bet this year with over $1,000 lost for the $100 per game bettor.

Baltimore Orioles at Kansas City Royals (-110, 8)

Hot pitching stat: O's starter Wei-Yen Chen is 3-0 with a 0.98 ERA in his last three starts.

Cold batting stat: The Royals are hitting .229 with 2.59 runs per nine innings over their past 10 games.

Weather: Sunny skies with temperatures in the in the low-80s. The wind will blow in from center field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 8-2-1 in the O's last 11 road games.

INTERLEAGUE

Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays (-111, 9.5)

Key pitching stat: Jays RHP Esmil Rogers is 0-1 with a 5.52 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 31 career innings against the Dodgers.

Key batting stat: Blue Jays RF Jose Bautista returned to the No. 3 spot in the batting order Tuesday and went 2-for-4 with a homer. The two-time major-league home run champion had hit second in 15 straight games.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 50s with winds blowing north at 17 mph with the roof of Rogers Centre open.

Key betting note: The Dodgers are 7-0 in their last seven games as underdogs.

* Odds, probable pitchers and weather are as of 10 a.m ET Wednesday.

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**StarDust Bum** · 07-24-2013, 11:56 AM

Wednesday's NL Action

July 24, 2013

Pirates at Nationals - 7:05 PM EST

Probables: F. Liriano (9-4, 2.44 ERA) vs. S. Strasburg (5-7, 2.97 ERA)

Series recap: Pittsburgh silenced Washington's struggling bats on Tuesday, 5-1 to take the second straight game in this set. The Pirates cashed as short underdogs, while the 'under' of 8 ½ came through.

Recent streaks: After losing of eight of 11 in mid-July, the Pirates have rebounded with three consecutive victories. Pittsburgh has won 10 of its past 14 games away from PNC Park, while Washington has dropped all five games since the All-Star break. The Nats have won just once since July 10, a 1-8 stretch, while scoring three runs or less seven times.

Braves at Mets - 7:10 PM EST

Probables: T. Hudson (7-7, 4.08 ERA) vs. J. Hefner (4-7, 3.93 ERA)

Series recap: Atlanta rallied for two runs in the ninth inning of the opener, 2-1 on Monday, but its offense stalled in Tuesday's 4-1 defeat. The Mets overcame an early solo homer to cash as $1.20 underdogs, while beating the Braves for the fourth time in six tries.

Recent streaks: The Braves are now 1-7 in their last eight games off a win, while posting a 6-1 record the previous seven contests off a loss. The Mets are playing better of late with wins in eight of their last 12 trips to the field, including a 6-2 mark to the 'under' the past eight contests.

Padres at Brewers - 8:10 PM EST

Probables: S. O'Sullivan (0-1, 6.43 ERA) vs. K. Lohse (6-7, 3.49 ERA)

Series recap: Since the Ryan Braun suspension news broke, the Brewers have been unable to pick up a victory. The Padres grabbed up a second straight triumph at Miller Park on Tuesday, 6-2 as $1.20 underdogs. Each of the first two games in this series barely finished 'under' the total of 8 ½.

Recent streaks: Milwaukee is riding a solid 12-1 'under' stretch, including nine straight 'unders' at Miller Park. The Padres haven't won three consecutive road games since pulling off a sweep over the Dodgers in mid-April, while going 3-1 on the highway since dropping 10 straight away from Petco Park.

Phillies at Cardinals - 8:15 PM EST

Probables: J. Lannan (2-3, 3.76 ERA) vs. J. Westbrook (6-4, 2.88 ERA)

Series recap: St. Louis grabbed the opener, 4-1 as heavy home favorites on Tuesday. The Redbirds have been listed as at least a $1.90 'chalk' in all four games since the All-Star break, while St. Louis improved to 3-2 against Philadelphia this season.

Recent streaks: The Phillies have lost three straight games since winning three in a row, while scoring just five runs during this skid. Since getting swept by the Rangers, the Cardinals have won eight of their past nine at Busch Stadium, even though seven of those victories came against last-place opponents (Marlins, Padres, and Astros).

Marlins at Rockies - 8:40 PM EST

Probables: J. Turner (3-2, 2.44 ERA) vs. J. De La Rosa (9-5, 3.12 ERA)

Series recap: The inept Miami offense found a way to plate some runs the last two nights, including in Tuesday's 4-2 victory. Miami cashed again in the road 'dog role, while the game easily stayed 'under' the total of nine.

Recent streaks: The Marlins are in the midst of seven consecutive 'unders,' which included three games in which they were blanked at Milwaukee. Colorado's hot start to the season has fallen by the wayside by posting a 7-11 record this month. The Rockies have lost three straight games at home four times this season, so don't expect Colorado to automatically "bounce back" tonight.

Cubs at Diamondbacks - 9:40 PM EST

Probables: J. Samardzija (6-9, 3.91 ERA) vs. I. Kennedy (3-7, 5.29 ERA)

Series recap: Arizona's offense busted out late in a 10-4 rout of Chicago last night, as all ten runs came in the fifth inning or later. The D-Backs bounced back as heavy favorites after losing the series opener to the Cubs on Monday, 4-2.

Recent streaks: Arizona has lost four of its past six games, while dropping six of Kennedy's previous seven starts. The Cubs have been up and down of late by posting an 8-6 record the last 14 games, while compiling a 5-1 mark the last six off a road loss.

Reds at Giants - 10:15 PM EST

Probables: M. Leake (9-4, 2.79 ERA) vs. C. Gaudin (4-1, 2.15 ERA)

Series recap: Cincinnati trounced San Francisco in the opener, 11-0 on Monday in the road 'dog role. The two teams split an odd doubleheader last night as the Giants won the nightcap as the 'away' team, 5-3 in a make-up game from a rain-out in Cincinnati on July 4. The victory was the first for the Giants in six tries against the Reds this season, coming off last season's improbable comeback in the NLDS.

Recent streaks: The Reds have won each of their last four games off a loss, while going 5-2 in their last seven road games. The Giants snapped a three-game skid with Tuesday's victory, while San Francisco is 3-8 in its previous 11 home contests.

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