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**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 08:41 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

Some Week 1 NFL trends for you to consider.........

-- Seahawks lost their last six road openers (0-8 vs spread last eight).

-- Eight of Miami's last eleven home openers went over total.

-- 11 of Giants' last 13 road openers went over the total.

-- Under is 13-3 in Tennessee's last sixteen road openers.

-- Dolphins lost eight of their last nine road openers.

-- Denver is 9-4 vs spread in its last thirteen home openers.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Random thoughts as August starts.........

13) Tommy John had “Tommy John surgery” when he was 32; before the operation, his career record was 124-106 in 318 career starts. After the operation, he was 164-125, in 382 starts.

What an amazing career he had, pitching into his late 40’s. In reality, he had two different careers, divided by the surgery.

12) If every major league team stopped giving guaranteed $100M+ contracts to players, the union would howl, but how many of these deals work out well? ARod? Pujols? Josh Hamilton? Vernon Wells? Carl Crawford? Wouldn’t it be smart business not to break the bank on 1-2 players?

11) New York Giants open the season in Dallas, where they’ve won their last four visits, scoring 35 ppg. Interesting first game for Monte Kiffin as Cowboys’ DC, after he got canned by his son at USC.

10) Didn’t realize that Manning Bowl III is Week 2 in Swamp Stadium; Peyton won the first two, playing for the Colts (26-21/38-14). This will probably be the last Manning Bowl, unless they met in the Super Bowl.

9) Toronto’s Mark Buehrle has started 418 major league games on the mound and has never been on the DL, not even once. Like to see that.

8) Didn’t realize that former Cardinal teammates Matt Holliday and Albert Pujols were born one day apart in January, 1980.

7) Speaking of St Louis, the football Cardinals went 42-29-1 from 1973-77 under Don Coryell, a brilliant coach; for some reason they canned him, then went 23-41 the next four years, while Coryell moved on to the Chargers, where he was 72-60 in nine years.San Diego went 30-49 in the five years after Coryell left.

A great innovative mind, especially on offense, Coryell is one of the more underappreciated NFL coaches of our time. One of his best teams in San Diego wound up playing the AFC title game in ridiculously cold weather in Cincinnati, which crippled their offense- that was Coryell’s best shot at the Super Bowl, and it underlines how misguided it is to have the Super Bowl in New Jersey this season.

6) Yadier Molina is headed to the DL (knee); Cardinals are 18-22 in last 40 games he didn’t play. They’re 132-84 during that time, when he plays.

5) When the Pelicans-Wizards play an NBA exhibition game in Rupp Arena October 19, three of the ten starters (Davis-Miller-Wall) will be former Kentucky Wildcats. Pretty good alumni group there.

4) I’ve been debating this in my head the last couple days, and I’m inclined to answer yes: Is Ichiro Suzuki the best defensive outfielder I’ve ever seen? Clemente-Kenny Lofton-Garry Maddox come to mind, but no one charges the ball and gets his throws off quicker than Ichiro.

3) Long game in Boston Wednesday, with Red Sox winning in 15 innings; Boston bullpen allowed only one run in eight innings of work.

2) Andy Pettitte allowed at least one first inning run in each of his last six starts, the longest such streak in the big leagues this season.

1) Mike Trout reached base all ten times in the Angels’ losses at Texas Monday-Tuesday. Too bad he can’t pitch.

**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 08:42 AM

NCAAF Games of the Year: Bama big home faves vs. Vols

NCAAF Week 9: Tennessee Volunteers at Alabama Crimson Tide (-28)

Past history: Historically, these longtime SEC rivals would always play on the third Saturday in October. However, as we all know, the times they are a changin’. Alabama is 6-0 SU (5-1 ATS) vs. Tennessee since the arrival of Nick Saban in 2007 and the Vols haven’t scored more than 17 points against the Tide in the last nine matchups.

Early look at Tennessee: Phil Fulmer was forced out at Knoxville after the 2008 season, despite a terrific 17-year run in which he led the Vols to the first-ever BCS Championship in 1998. Lane Kiffin replaced him and went 7-6 but then jumped ship for USC. Derek Dooley was a surprise hire and was a major disappointment, going 15-21 before being fired with one game to go in the 2012 season. Butch Jones (former Central Michigan and Cincinnati head coach) takes over and many people think the Vols could be a sleeper in the SEC East in 2013, but I’m not one of them.

Early look at Alabama: What can one say about a program which has won three of the last four national championships? A.J. McCarron is back at QB with two national championships on his resume, along with a 25-2 record as a starter (49 TDs and just eight INTs in his career). Alabama’s defense was rebuilding last year but still allowed just 10.9 PPG. This year’s unit figures to the best in the nation and may just turn in effort like the 2011 defense, which allowed only 8.2 PPG.

Where this line will move: Tennessee holds the distinction of being one of just two FBS schools to have never lost as many as eight games in a season (Ohio State is the other). The Vols were just 5-7 last year and, while I’m not as high on them as others are, I expect a winning season for them in 2013. That said, prior to this game, the Vols will have played at Oregon and Florida plus will have hosted Georgia and South Carolina in their first seven games.

As for the Tide, if they beat Texas A&M at College Station on September 14 (second game of the season), they’ll likely be 7-0 entering this game. Little doubt about who will win but over the last four seasons (while winning three national championships), Alabama is a modest 14-13 ATS at home, including 9-7 ATS vs. SEC opponents. My guess is that they’ll be Tennessee‘takers in this contest.

**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 08:42 AM

Four most costly NFL preseason bets since 1995

NFL preseason betting is like the canker sore inside your lip. The more it hurts, the more you want to just jab your tongue in there.

Betting on the NFL’s warm-up schedule is tempting after a long offseason. So if you are succumbing to that little devil on your shoulder, beware these four teams which have been especially costly over the past 17 NFL preseason slates.

Kansas City Chiefs (22-46 SU, 19-46-3 ATS)

Betting on the Chiefs, no matter the season, has been a poor practice in recent years. Kansas City went 1-3 SU and ATS in the preseason last summer and is now under the command of new head coach Andy Reid, who is notorious for his disdain for the exhibition games. However, Reid has gone against the grain in recent years, posting a 6-2 SU and ATS preseason mark in his final two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Oakland Raiders (32-35 SU, 28-37-2 ATS)

Dennis Allen enters his second season at the helm in Oakland, and like most Raiders coaches, his office chair resembles Hades’ La-Z-Boy. Oakland went just 1-3 SU and 2-2 ATS last summer and Allen could be under pressure to win right off the bat. The Raiders are still ironing out their starting QB, so Matt Flynn, Terrelle Pryor, Tyler Wilson and even rookie Matt McGloin are going all out.

Detroit Lions (34-34 SU, 28-37-3 ATS)

Jim Schwartz is another head coach under pressure to perform this preseason. He’s made Detroit one of the darlings of the warm-up sked, going 12-4 SU and 11-4 ATS since 2009. So the Lions could continue to improve on their preseason history. Detroit, which went 2-2 SU and ATS in the 2012 preseason, faces the Jets, Browns, Patriots and Bills this August. Those teams went a combined 3-13 ATS last preseason.

Carolina Panthers (30-38 SU, 28-37-3 ATS)

Ron Rivera’s job in Carolina was likely saved by the Panthers’ 5-1 SU and ATS finish to the 2012 season. Fans of preseason betting don’t want to see Rivera go after he posted a 6-2 ATS mark in his first two years on the job. The Panthers are hoping to pick up where they left off last winter but need to work in new offensive coordinator Mike Shula this summer. And there a numerous starting jobs still up for grabs.

**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 08:42 AM

Four NFL coaches who need to win this preseason

Handicapping NFL coaches has become a popular practice for preseason bettors, picking out guys like Mike Shanahan (44-34-2 ATS in the preseason) and Andy Reid (25-28-3 ATS), who are notorious for their interest – or lack thereof – during the summer schedule.

However, Shanahan finished the preseason 2-2 against the spread last summer – improving to 7-5 ATS during the preseason in his tenure with the Redskins – and Reid led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 3-1 ATS mark and is actually 6-2 ATS the past two preseasons.

While weighing a head coach’s preseason success is fine, perhaps a more valuable way to look at NFL coaches is just how bad they need to win in 2013 – preseason or not. Putting together a winning record in the warm-ups can cool a coach’s seat and appease a nervous fanbase, easing the pressure heading into Week 1.

Here are four coaches who need to win during the preseason:

Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions

Schwartz just so happens to be one of the better preseason plays, posting a 12-4 SU and 11-4 ATS mark since 2009, so turning up the intensity during the exhibition slate shouldn’t be too much of a stretch. Schwartz is under the microscope in the Motor City after Detroit suffered a serious regression in 2012, going 4-12 SU and 6-10 ATS, after posting 10 wins in 2011. A poor start – preseason or regular season – could spark the fire under Schwartz’s seat.

Jason Garrett, Dallas Cowboys

Jerry Jones has done just about everything but ax his head coach, taking the offensive playbook from Garrett and handing it to new coordinator Bill Callahan. Dallas hasn’t been a great preseason bet in recent years, boasting a 5-3 SU and 3-5 ATS record during Garrett’s time as head coach. Cowboys fans shouldn’t expect wins this preseason. Dallas is working in two new coordinators, switching from the 3-4 to the 4-3 Cover 2 and has even introduced a Pistol look to the offense.

Mike Smith, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta should be more concerned about winning games at the end of the year – after numerous postseason flops – but the Falcons’ fan base is pissed after last season and has had a bad taste in its mouth since blowing a 17-0 lead in the NFC Championship. Smith can provide a bit of mouthwash with a solid preseason. Atlanta has been horrid in tuneup tilts the past two years, with a 1-7 SU and 2-6 ATS count, while Smith is 7-13 SU and 8-10-2 ATS during his preseason career.

Bill Belichick, New England Patriots

Belichick is in no danger of being fired and spends about as much time worrying about the preseason scoreboard as he does picking out his sideline outfit every Sunday. However, after the summer the Patriots had – losing Welker and Woodhead, Gronkowski’s surgeries, Hernandez’s murder arrest – New England football fans need something to cheer for. Belichick was 1-3 SU and 0-4 ATS last summer and boasts an 8-12 SU and 6-13-1 ATS record over the past five preseasons.

**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 08:43 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Indiana at Connecticut
The Fever look to take advantage of a Connecticut team that is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 Thursday games. Indiana is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Fever favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

Game 651-652: Indiana at Connecticut (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 112.764; Connecticut 107.637
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 5; 137
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 1 1/2; 141
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-1 1/2); Under

Game 653-654: Phoenix at Seattle (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 109.394; Seattle 112.154
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 3; 157
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2; 153
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+2); Over

WNBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, August 1

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INDIANA (8 - 9) at CONNECTICUT (4 - 12) - 8/1/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 89-125 ATS (-48.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 88-58 ATS (+24.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
INDIANA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a division game this season.
CONNECTICUT is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 7-6 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 7-7 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (9 - 9) at SEATTLE (7 - 10) - 8/1/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in August or September games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 6-21 ATS (-17.1 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 77-53 ATS (+18.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
SEATTLE is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 9-3 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 9-4 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
11 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Thursday, August 1

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. CONNECTICUT
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 8 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Connecticut is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 7 games when playing Indiana

10:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. SEATTLE
Phoenix is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Phoenix is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 10 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Seattle is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Phoenix

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**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 08:46 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Seattle at Boston
The Mariners look to build on their 5-2 record in Felix Hernandez' last 7 starts against the Red Sox. Seattle is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Mariners favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-105). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

Game 901-902: NY Mets at Miami (12:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Harvey) 15.982; Miami (Koehler) 14.494
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-165); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-165); Under

Game 903-904: St. Louis at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Kelly) 15.421; Pittsburgh (Morton) 14.368
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+100); Over

Game 905-906: San Francisco at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 13.660; Philadelphia (Hamels) 13.041
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+105); Under

Game 907-908: Colorado at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Bettis) 13.677; Atlanta (Teheran) 17.140
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 3 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-220); 8
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-220); Over

Game 909-910: LA Dodgers at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Nolasco) 16.076; Cubs (Rusin) 14.306
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-150); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-150); N/A

Game 911-912: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland (12:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Sale) 16.904; Cleveland (Masterson) 15.975
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-145); 7
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+125); Under

Game 913-914: Kansas City at Minnesota (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Shields) 15.433; Minnesota (Diamond) 16.195
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+125); Under

Game 915-916: Houston at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Lyles) 13.578; Baltimore (Norris) 15.116
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-260); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-260); Over

Game 917-918: Seattle at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 16.116; Boston (Dempster) 15.152
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Boston (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-105); Under

Game 919-920: Toronto at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Johnson) 14.459; LA Angels (Richards) 15.856
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-125); Over

Game 921-922: Arizona at Texas (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Spruill) 14.035; Texas (Darvish) 15.537
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Texas (-220); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-220); Under

**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 08:48 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Thursday, August 1

National League

New York Mets at Miami, 12:40 ET
Harvey: Mets 10-2 SU in last 12 road series finales
Koehler: Marlins 1-5 SU when Koehler starts at home

St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Kelly: Cardinals are 1-5 SU in last six road series finales
Morton: Under is 24-10-2 when Morton starts at PNC Park

San Francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Cain: Over is 13-6-2 when Cain starts on the road in 2013
Hamels: Phillies are 6-16 SU when Hamels starts this season

Colorado at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
McHugh: Rockies 6-16 SU last 22 games as a road dog
Teheran: Under is 6-1 when Teheran starts a night game

Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET
Nolasco: Under is 3-1 in Nolasco's starts for the Dodgers
Rusin: Cubs 6-3 SU in home night games in 2013

American League

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 12:05 ET
Sale: Under is 17-8 when Sale starts on the road
Masterson: Indians 9-3 SU in last 12 home day games

Kansas City at Minnesota, 1:10 ET
Shields: Under is 6-2 in Shields last eight road starts
Diamond: Twins are 3-12 SU in Diamond's last 15 starts at home

Houston at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Lyles: Astros have lost last five road series finales
Tillman: Under is 7-2-1 in last 10 home starts for Tillman

Seattle at Boston, 7:10 ET
Hernandez: Mariners 4-1 SU in 2013 in a Hernandez road start after team lost in his last outing
Dempster: Under is 5-1 in last six Red Sox home series finales

Toronto at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 ET
Johnson: Blue Jays 0-5 SU in Johnson's road starts
Richards: Under is 7-1 in Angels' last eight series openers

Interleague

Arizona at Texas, 7:05 ET
Delgado: Under is 21-8-3 when Delgado pitches away from his home park
Darvish: Texas is 19-8 SU when Darvish starts at home

**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 08:49 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, August 1

Hot pitchers
-- Harvey is 1-0, 1.64 in his last three starts.
-- Pirates won six of last seven Morton starts (3-1, 4.78). Kelly is 1-1, 2.70 in four starts this season.
-- Cain is 1-0, 2.25 in his last couple starts.
-- Teheran is 0-0, 0.69 in his last two starts.
-- Rusin is 1-0, 1.46 in his last couple starts.

-- Darvish is 2-2, 2.16 in his last four starts.

-- Masterson is 2-0, 1.27 in his last three starts.
-- Shields is 2-1, 2.42 in his last four starts.
-- Hernandez is 3-0, 0.90 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Koehler ia 1-1, 5.14 in his last four starts.
-- Hamels is 0-2, 3.60 in his last three starts.
-- Bettis is 3-4, 3.71 in 12 AAA starts; this is his MLB debut.

-- Spruill is 4-3, 3.24 in 12 AAA starts this year; he's allowed one run in 4.1 IP in bigs- this is his first MLB start.,

-- Sale is 1-8, 3.45 in his last ten starts; White Sox were blanked in three of his last five starts.
-- Diamond is 0-3, 5.81 in his last six starts.
-- Former Astro Norris is 0-2, 8.47 in his last three starts. Lyles is 0-3, 9.40 in his last six starts.
-- Dempster has a 6.66 RA in his last five starts.
-- Johnson is 0-4, 8.27 in his last six starts. Richards is 0-2, 6.11 in last three.

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........
-- Harvey 4-21; Koehler 5-12
-- Kelly 0-4; Morton 2-8
-- Cain 7-21; Hamels 4-22
-- Bettis 0-0; Teheran 7-20
-- Nolasco 6-21; Rusin 1-3

-- Spruill 0-0; Darvish 6-19 (1 of last 9)

-- Sale 6-20 (0 of last 5); Masterson 3-22
-- Shields 9-21; Diamond 6-19
-- Lyles 5-16; Norris 7-21
-- Hernandez 3-22; Dempster 7-20
-- Johnson 3-14; Richards 0-5

Totals
-- 13 of last 15 Marlin games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten St Louis games stayed under total.
-- Last four Philly games went over the total.
-- Last six Colorado games went over the total.
-- Last five Dodger games stayed under the total.

-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Texas games.

-- Eight of last twelve Cleveland games stayed under total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Kansas City games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Baltimore games.
-- Six of last nine Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Angel home games stayed under total.

Hot teams
-- Marlins are 6-4 in their last ten home games.
-- Pirates won seven of their last eight home games.
-- Braves won six of their last seven games.
-- Dodgers won 27 of their last 34 games.

-- Rangers won four of their last five home games.

-- Indians won their last seven games, scoring 44 runs.
-- Kansas City won its last eight games, allowing 15 runs.
-- Boston won 15 of its last 21 games at Fenway Park.
-- Blue Jays won five of their last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Mets lost four of their last six games.
-- Cardinals lost their last seven games, scoring ten runs.
-- Giants lost nine of last ten games; Phillies lost eight of last ten.
-- Rockies lost four of their last five games.
-- Cubs lost three of their last four games.

-- Arizona lost 13 of its last 18 road games.

-- White Sox lost nine of their last ten games.
-- Minnesota lost five of its last seven games.
-- Astros lost 14 of their last 18 games; Baltimore lost six of last eight.
-- Mariners lost four of their last five games.
-- Angels lost nine of their last eleven games.

**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 08:52 AM

MLB

Thursday, August 1

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Trend Report
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12:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

12:40 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Miami
Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Miami's last 15 games

1:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City

7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PHILADELPHIA
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
San Francisco is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. TEXAS
Arizona is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona's last 11 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games

7:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. BALTIMORE
Houston is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Baltimore
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Boston
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Boston's last 14 games at home
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:10 PM
COLORADO vs. ATLANTA
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

8:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers

10:05 PM
TORONTO vs. LA ANGELS
Toronto is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
LA Angels are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games at home

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**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 08:55 AM

MLB

Thursday, August 1

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Capping the calendar: August's best and worst MLB pitchers
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Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a 2-to-1 or better success ratio in team starts the last three seasons during the month of August.

On the flip side, we’ve also listed pitchers that struggle in August team starts, winning 33 percent or less of their efforts.

To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each August over the last three years. I’ll be back next month with September’s Good Month Pitchers. Until then, enjoy…

GOOD AUGUST PITCHERS

Bruce Chen, Kansas City Royals • 13-5

Since being placed back in the starting rotation, Chen has been a valuable commodity for Kansas City and continued to throw extremely well, producing a 2.09 ERA. If the Royals are really going to make a run at the wildcard, Chen will have to match his previous August numbers.

Yovanni Gallardo, Milwaukee Brewers • 12-4

Though just 27 years old, the radar gun does not lie and the Milwaukee right-hander has lost three to four MPH off his fastball accounting for career-worst ERA (4.91). It doesn’t help playing for one of the worst teams in baseball, but this is his own doing, with opposing right-hand hitters ripping a robust .286 against his tosses. Can he turn it around this month like in the past?

Roy Halladay, Philadelphia Phillies • 12-5

On July 21, Halladay threw off a mound for the first time since having corrective surgery on his throwing shoulder. Reports have his range of motion much improved, but at this juncture his return this month is questionable.

Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners • 12-5

It is just remarkable. Year after year, King Felix keeps putting up phenomenal numbers, despite pitching for a mediocre Seattle club. This season has been no different and Hernandez has not lost a game since May 25 and history tells us he will not drop many this month either.

Ian Kennedy, San Diego Padres • 13-5

After winning 36 games the last two years, it hasn’t been a good year for the former-Arizona right-hander with only three victories. This season he’s giving up over a hit an inning and he’s on pace to surrender a career-high in walks if he generates enough innings. The Diamondbacks traded him to San Diego on July 31 to upgrade their depleted bullpen.

Roy Oswalt, Colorado Rockies • 9-3

Suffered an injury on July 22 and has been doing rehab work since. He could come back this month, but at 0-4 with 7.64 ERA with the Rockies, there’s no reason to rush Oswalt back, who’s a shell of his Astros days.

C.C. Sabathia, New York Yankees • 11-5

Sabathia turned 33 years old last month and has lost three to four MPH on his fastball. At 95-plus you can miss spots and still get out big league hitters. However, with decreased movement and throwing in the low 90s, C.C.’s ERA could be headed for the worst of his stellar career. Still thought of as a big-game pitcher, Sabathia has to rebound or the Yankees have no shot at the playoffs.

Ervin Santana, Kansas City Royals • 13-4

Though his record doesn’t show it, the change of scenery helped Santana and the 30-year-old Kansas City pitcher has been hovering around three with his ERA all year. Santana continues to pound the strike zone and he’s conceded only 31 walks in 21 starts.The Royals were playing good baseball at the end of July and if the Dominican dandy stays true to form, K.C. might be playing meaningful games all month long.

Max Scherzer, Detroit Tigers • 11-5

There have been Scherzer critics, pointing to his gaudy record of 15-1 being a byproduct of run support and very favorable pitching matchups. While there might be a speck of truth in this argument, ask opposing hitters what they think, batting .197 against him. And he’s second in punch-outs in the American League.

James Shields, Kansas City Royals • 13-4

The Royals righty is beginning to command his pitches better and is working later into games, as was his custom with Tampa Bay. If Shields can continue to throw well and match his road ERA (2.50), he and Santana form a nice 1-2 combo at the top of the Kansas City rotation.

BAD AUGUST PITCHERS

A. J. Burnett, Pittsburgh Pirates • 4-11

At this time, Burnett only has 25 percent of the total wins he had in 2012, yet his ERA is a half a run lower, suggesting the lack of run support. If Burnett can keep throwing strikes with his cut fastball and sweeping curveball, the runs should come. Missing a few starts in June should help be fresher in the later stages of the season.

Kevin Corriea, Minnesota Twins • 4-9

The Minnesota right-hander has done his part to be a part of the worst starting pitching staff in baseball and has a 5.27 ERA in his last 10 outings. A combined 80 hits and walks over 54.2 innings will lead to a bloated ERA. No reason to believe soft-tossing Corriea will improve his stock with the Twins.

Tommy Hanson, Los Angeles Angels • 3-7

His record might say 4-2, but Hanson has been another bust for Los Angeles. To this point, he’s only made 11 starts after being counted on as the fourth or fifth man in the Angels rotation with an ERA over five. Hanson’s 11-4 rookie campaign of 2009 seems a long time ago.

Roberto Hernandez, Tampa Bay Rays • 4-10

Even positive skipper Joe Maddon is finding it challenging to say upbeat about this pitcher. The Rays have a plethora of outstanding starting pitchers and more are on the way. Simply speaking, by whatever name, Hernandez and his 4.71 ERA is not getting it done.

Tim Hernandez, San Francisco Giants • 5-11

Though Lincecum has generally thrown better this year compared to last, chances are this will be the third straight year he will finish with a record below .500. San Francisco will have to make a decision about the undersized state of Washington native, who will likely never again reach 220 or more strikeouts, which he did from 2008 to 2011. Strictly a 50/50 proposition these days.

Paul Maholm, Atlanta Braves • 5-10

After a quick start with the Braves, Maholm has settled into career pattern of being ordinary ball chucker. His only saving grace is being on Atlanta, which can hit home runs in bunches. Right-handed batters are hitting .301 against his deliveries in 2013.

Ross Ohlendorf, Washington Nationals • 2-9

Starting the season at Triple-A Syracuse, Ohlendorf was advanced to the Washington roster in June and has pitched mostly in relief except for a couple a good spot starts for the Nationals. The more he starts, the more the righty will be exposed.

Joe Saunders, Seattle Mariners • 5-11

At this juncture of his career, Saunders is a back of the rotation hurler who can eat up innings. This year, his splits are incredible and probably should be used accordingly. The lefty has a 3.62 ERA at Safeco Field, compared to a 5.53 ERA in away games. And the time of day Saunders pitches have day and night results, literally. His ERA is 3.80 after dark and an unsettling 6.58 during the day.

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**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 11:43 AM

MLB

Thursday, August 1

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Thursday's MLB betting notes and tips
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NATIONAL

New York Mets at Miami Marlins (+155, 6.5)

Pitching stat: Marlins starting pitchers have allowed three or fewer earned runs in 34 of the past 39 games.

Batting stat: Mets 2B Daniel Murphy went 0-for-3 Wednesday, only the third time in 22 games he has gone without a hit.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 80s with partly cloudy skies and a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms with winds blowing east at 9 mph.

Key betting stat: Over is 45-21-5 in the last 71 meetings in Miami.

St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates (-112, 8)

Pitching stat: Cardinals RHP Joe Kelly is 0-2 with a 6.43 ERA in 14 career innings against the Pirates.

Batting stat: St. Louis has lost a season-worst seven games and has tallied just 10 runs during the skid.

Weather: Temperatures in the low 70s with a 40 percent chance of showers and winds blowing WNW at 5 mph.

Key betting stat: Pirates are 23-6 in their last 29 games as a home favorite. Cardinals are 1-7 in their last eight games as an underdog.

San Francisco Giants at Philadelphia Phillies (-111, 7.5)

Pitching stat: The Phillies have scored two or fewer runs in nine of LHP Cole Hamels’ 22 starts.

Batting stat: San Francisco Pablo Sandoval left Wednesday’s game with a bruised right heel and is listed as day-to-day.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 70s with an 86 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blowing SSW at 5 mph.

Key betting stat: Over is 9-4 in Phillies last 13 games as a favorite.

Colorado Rockies at Atlanta Braves (-220, 8)

Pitching stat: Braves RHP Julio Teheran defeated the Rockies in his only start against them, yielding one run and eight hits in seven innings of a 10-2 victory in Colorado on April 23 when it was 30 degrees at game time.

Batting stat: Atlanta 3B Chris Johnson recorded his sixth straight multi-hit game Wednesday to increase his NL-best batting average to .342. Johnson is 16-for-35 during his nine-game hitting streak.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 80s with a 25 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blowing NW at 7 mph.

Key betting stat: Rockies are 4-17 in the last 21 meetings.

Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs (+137, 8)

Pitching stat: Dodgers RHP Ricky Nolasco is 5-2 with a 2.98 ERA in nine appearances (eight starts) versus the Cubs.

Batting stat: Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo was 6-for-14 in the series versus Milwaukee and tied his career high with his 15th homer.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with a 46 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blow SW at 11 mph.

Key betting stat: Cubs are 6-1 in their last seven during Game 1 of a series.

AMERICAN

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians (-140, 6.5)

Pitching stat: Chicago LHP Chris has dropped eight of his last nine decisions, a byproduct of receiving the least run support of any qualified starter in the majors (2.63 runs per start).

Batting stat: Players on Chicago's current roster are hitting just .221 in 289 at-bats against Indians RHP Justin Masterson.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 70s with a 21 percent chance of rain and winds blowing WNW at 9 mph.

Key betting stat: Under is 11-5 in Indians' last 16 overall.

Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins (+136, 7.5)

Pitching stat: Royals RHP James Shields has been the victim of poor run support in his first year with Kansas City, as he has allowed three runs or fewer in six of his seven losses and eight of his 10 no-decisions.

Batting stat: The Royals improved to 10-2 since the All-Star break and 9-3 against Minnesota this season, hitting .295 with 12 home runs versus the Twins.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with partly cloudy skies and winds blowing WNW at 7 mph.

Key betting stat: Royals are 16-5 in their last 21 games as favorites.

Houston Astros at Baltimore Orioles (-260, 8.5)

Pitching stat: Houston RHP Jordan Lyles, who last won on June 18, is 0-3 while yielding at least four earned runs in five of his last six outings.

Batting stat: Orioles slugger Chris Davis has struck out in a franchise-high 24 consecutive games.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with an 80 percent chance of thundershowers and winds blowing SW at 2 mph.

Key betting stat: Astros are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings in Baltimore.

Seattle Mariners at Boston Red Sox (-109, 8.5)

Pitching stat: Mariners RHP Felix Hernandez is 7-2 with a 3.13 ERA in 13 career starts versus Boston.

Batting stat: Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia homered and drove in three runs in each of the last two games - the first time in his career he has registered back-to-back games with at least three RBIs.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 70s with a 44 percent chance of showers and winds blowing south at 8 mph.

Key betting stat: Under is 7-3-3 in the last 13 meetings in Boston.

Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Angels (-108)

Pitching stat: Toronto RHP Josh Johnson looks to snap a five-start losing streak.

Batting stat: Los Angeles OF Josh Hamilton is 5-for-11 in his last three games while hitting safely in six of his last seven contests.

Weather: Temperatures low 70s with clear skies and winds blowing SSW 6 mph.

Key betting stat: The Blue Jays have won 12 of 17 contests against AL West representatives this season.

Arizona Diamondback at Texas Rangers (-192, 8.5)

Pitching stat: Texas RHP Yu Darvish matched a career high with 14 strikeouts versus Arizona on May 27 but allowed four runs on seven hits in 7 2/3 innings to settle for a no-decision.

Batting stat: Texas SS Elvis Andrus is riding a 13-game hitting streak, the longest active run in the majors.

Weather: Temperatures will tip 100 degrees with a 14 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blowing east at 6 mph.

Key betting stat: Diamondbacks are 2-6 in their last eight interleague road games.

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**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 11:49 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, August 1

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NY METS (48 - 57) at MIAMI (41 - 65) - 12:40 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. TOM KOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 26-43 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 27-27 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 19-9 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 40-35 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 27-27 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 55-52 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 55-45 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 30-19 (+15.7 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 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 110-158 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 93-120 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 109-154 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 73-111 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 9-5 (+7.3 Units) against NY METS this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

MATT HARVEY vs. MIAMI since 1997
HARVEY is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.558.
His team's record is 0-3 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. NY METS since 1997
KOEHLER is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (62 - 44) at PITTSBURGH (65 - 42) - 7:05 PM
JOE KELLY (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 52-63 (-24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 0-7 (-7.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 65-42 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-10 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 36-18 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-17 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 65-42 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-24 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 54-32 (+27.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 38-26 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-21 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-29 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 30-14 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-39 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-2 (+6.1 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)

JOE KELLY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
KELLY is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MORTON is 2-7 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.17 and a WHIP of 1.871.
His team's record is 3-8 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-2.7 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (47 - 59) at PHILADELPHIA (50 - 57) - 7:05 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 47-59 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 47-57 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-37 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-32 (-22.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CAIN is 1-8 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-8 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAIN is 17-7 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 131-138 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 133-156 (-47.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 67-63 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 131-135 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 61-73 (-20.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-27 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HAMELS is 6-16 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 6-16 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 2-11 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 3-8 (-9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CAIN is 2-4 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.015.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.1 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAMELS is 5-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.186.
His team's record is 7-5 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-1.4 units)

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COLORADO (51 - 58) at ATLANTA (63 - 45) - 7:10 PM
CHAD BETTIS (R) vs. JULIO TEHERAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 115-156 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 2-10 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
COLORADO is 188-244 (-58.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-62 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 157-114 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 37-15 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 37-15 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 111-71 (+24.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 96-61 (+21.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-3 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-1 (+3.9 Units) against COLORADO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

CHAD BETTIS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

JULIO TEHERAN vs. COLORADO since 1997
TEHERAN is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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LA DODGERS (57 - 49) at CHICAGO CUBS (49 - 58) - 8:05 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NOLASCO is 61-47 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 58-46 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 48-30 (+29.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 110-159 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 695-664 (-153.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 196-261 (-80.2 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 110-159 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 194-203 (-67.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 949-1048 (-186.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-16 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 137-175 (-54.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

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

RICKY NOLASCO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
NOLASCO is 4-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 1.166.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.0 units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (40 - 65) at CLEVELAND (59 - 48) - 12:05 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-65 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-37 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 12-27 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-60 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-47 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-42 (-21.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 6-23 (-14.0 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.
CLEVELAND is 59-48 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 36-19 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-16 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CLEVELAND is 56-45 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-15 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 35-22 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 31-17 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-24 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 10-2 (+8.7 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SALE is 2-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.219.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.7 units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MASTERSON is 7-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.32 and a WHIP of 1.238.
His team's record is 10-8 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-11. (-5.4 units)

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KANSAS CITY (53 - 51) at MINNESOTA (45 - 59) - 1:10 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. SCOTT DIAMOND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 22-20 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-11 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 87-125 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-40 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 75-92 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 87-125 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 57-90 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 29-48 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-63 (-23.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-17 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 9-3 (+5.6 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SHIELDS is 5-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.416.
His team's record is 7-5 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.8 units)

SCOTT DIAMOND vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DIAMOND is 1-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.650.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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HOUSTON (36 - 70) at BALTIMORE (59 - 49) - 7:05 PM
JORDAN LYLES (R) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

JORDAN LYLES vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

BUD NORRIS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (50 - 57) at BOSTON (65 - 44) - 7:10 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 299-426 (-98.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
BOSTON is 65-44 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DEMPSTER is 64-49 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 27-10 (+15.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 70-67 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 9-20 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 116-125 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 91-100 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 86-97 (-26.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 459-342 (-56.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-1 (+4.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 7-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 9-4 (+5.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.2 units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DEMPSTER is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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TORONTO (50 - 57) at LA ANGELS (48 - 58) - 10:05 PM
JOSH JOHNSON (R) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 50-57 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 13-25 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 27-38 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
JOHNSON is 3-11 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 1-7 (-7.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 2-8 (-8.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 48-58 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 27-30 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 27-28 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA ANGELS are 48-58 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 30-46 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 38-41 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 22-35 (-23.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 25-25 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

JOSH JOHNSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. TORONTO since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 10.39 and a WHIP of 3.002.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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ARIZONA (55 - 52) at TEXAS (59 - 49) - 7:05 PM
ZEKE SPRUULL (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ZEKE SPRUULL vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

YU DARVISH vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DARVISH is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 0.913.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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**Udog** · 08-01-2013, 12:03 PM

CFL
Long Sheet

Week 6

Friday, August 2

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HAMILTON (1 - 4) at EDMONTON (1 - 4) - 8/2/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAMILTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 65-93 ATS (-37.3 Units) as a favorite since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 4-1 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 4-1 straight up against HAMILTON 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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Monday, August 5

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WINNIPEG (1 - 4) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (3 - 2) - 8/5/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) as a favorite of 10 or more points since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

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

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CFL

Week 6

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Trend Report
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Friday, August 2

9:00 PM
HAMILTON vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Hamilton's last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Hamilton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Hamilton
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing at home against Hamilton

Monday, August 5

7:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Winnipeg's last 9 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
British Columbia14-5-1 SU in its last 20 games
British Columbia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Winnipeg

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