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**Udog** · 08-07-2013, 08:32 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- There were 16 teams in Atlantic 10 LY; there will be 13 this year and 14 the year after that. And we wonder why kids need calculators.

-- It took Canadian lefty Andrew Albers almost six seasons to make it to the majors, but he blanked the red-hot Royals for 8.1 innings in his MLB debut as the Twins won 7-0 in Kansas City.

-- Tigers won 10 of their last 11 games with Cleveland, which is why they are five games ahead of the Tribe in the AL Central race.

-- Stanford is going to retire John Elway's #7 jersey this fall; its been thirty years since Elway played for the Cardinal. What took them so long?.

-- Johnny Manziel got $7,500 for autographing 300 helmets; thats $25 a pop, if I can divide right at 3am. Hope it was worth it for him.

-- A quick Google search finds the cheapest signed Manziel helmet going for a hefty $800. Manziel should've gotten more than $25 a pop.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud...........

13) Five of 14 clubs in Phil Mickelson’s bag at the PGA this week will be wedges: a pitching wedge, then 52-56-60-64 degree wedges. Short game is going to be paramount this week at Oak Hill.

12) Green Bay Packers signed 30-year Vince Young as a backup QB this week; seems like an odd time to sign another QB, after the minicamps and all. Will be curious to see him play in exhibition games later this month.

11) If NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes really lost $70M over the last four years, why the hell are they still in Arizona? Wouldn’t Hamilton-Saskatoon-Quebec City or even a second team in Toronto be a better option?

10) Each NFL team is allowed to have 90 players in camp; 53 will make the team, with I think 47 dressing on game days. You can see when some of the better teams cut players, how the lower teams can scoop up their rejects and improve their talent pool.

9) 49ers’ Patrick Willis broke his hand and had surgery already; if he isn’t at 100%, that’s a huge blow to their defense. Super Bowl losers havew generally had a rough time the following season.

8) PG Angel Rodriguez transferred to Miami, either to get closer to home, or to get away from Bruce Weber; either way, he hasn’t applied yet for immediate eligibility, raising question as to whether he will play his senior year this year, when Miami will be rebuilding, or next year, when their talent base will be much stronger.

7) This is how much money NFL teams have: Cleveland Browns spent $65,000 putting a soundproofed broadcast studio in their team HQs, which is used mainly for a 2-hour radio show on the ESPN affiliate in Cleveland.

6) Racecar driver Tony Stewart broke his leg driving in a dirt track race at the world-famous Southern Iowa Speedway; no word on how long he’ll be out of his NASCAR ride. The leg has already been operated on.

5) Mets finally brought up IF Wilmer Flores, who was hitting .321 at AAA Las Vegas but is said to be a man without a position. He’ll play 3B while David Wright’s hamstring recovers. Most of Mets’ prospects seem to be guys who can hit but aren’t strong defensively.

4) Baseball underdogs of $170 or more are 74-131 this season, which doesn’t sound very good, until you realize it works out to a $1,591 profit, based on a $100 wager per play.

3) Former Buccaneers’ LB, the great Derrick Brooks is President of the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena League.

2) Marlins’ young ace Jose Fernandez struck out 27 of the last 58 batters he faced and won his last three starts.

1) Under-reported story of the summer: a major league manager had a stroke in the ballpark before a game and has missed two weeks of action, but since he works in Seattle instead of New York/Boston, mainstream media could care less about Eric Wedge, who is expected to return to the dugout sometime next week. Lot of stress involved with running a ballclub.

**Udog** · 08-07-2013, 08:33 AM

NFL Games of the Year: Giants 4.5-point faves hosting Vikings

NFL Week 7: Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants (-4.5)

Past history: The Giants have won two Super Bowl titles since the 2007 season and these teams have met three times in that span. All three have come in Minnesota - sort of. The 2008 and 2009 meetings came in Week 17 games with the Vikings winning 20-19 in 2008 and 44-7 in 2009. The 2010 meeting was a Week 14 contest, although the game was moved from Minneapolis (Sunday) to the Detroit on a Monday, because the Metrodome roof collapsed under heavy snow early the previous day. The Giants won 21-3 in a game best remembered as a contest in which the 41-year-old Brett Favre sat out with a right shoulder injury that made his hand numb. It ended his NFL record streak of 297 straight starts.

Early look at the Vikings: Adrian Peterson came within nine yards of breaking the all-time single-season rushing mark last season (2,097) and is predicting he may exceed 2,500 yards in 2013. After back-to-back seasons of 6-10 and 3-13, the Vikings went 10-6 to grab the No. 6 seed in last year’s NFC playoffs. Repeating that performance in 2013 with a QB as mediocre as Christian Ponder seems unlikely.

Early look at the Giants: New York won its 2011 Week 17 game against the Cowboys, clinching the NFC East title with a 9-7 record. The Giants then went on to win their second Super bowl title in five years. The Giants went 9-7 again last year but this time their record was not playoff worthy. Many are predicting a return to the playoffs for the Giants in 2013 and I’m one of them.

Where this line will move: The Giants won a Super Bowl title in 2007 and again in 2011 but through last year (a span of six seasons), the team is a modest 29-19 SU at home and a poor 22-24-2 ATS. I’ve always preferred playing the Giants on the road but I’d need at least seven points in this one to consider taking the Vikings.

**Udog** · 08-07-2013, 08:33 AM

Three worst NFL preseason Week 1 bets since 1995

Losing an NFL preseason bet is like burning your hand in a fire. You knew it was hot, so why’d you touch it?

However, after a long summer stranded in baseball, preseason football is salt water to the shipwrecked sailor. You want to drink it up so bad.

If you’re thinking about getting in on the Week 1 preseason action, beware these three teams which have constantly fallen short of the spread during the opening slate of tune-up games. We eye their Week 1 records, going back as far as 1995, and how they look heading into this summer’s preseason:

Dallas Cowboys (5-12 SU, 4-13 ATS in Week 1)

Dallas didn’t look too bad in the Hall of Fame Game, despite all but four starters sitting out. The new 4-3 defensive scheme ran pretty smoothly for the first time around and the offense got a boost from the running game, which is a big plus. The Cowboys are 2-point favorites in Oakland for Week 1 of the preseason Friday. Quarterback Tony Romo is expected to play limited action as are the majority of Dallas’ first-stringers.

Philadelphia Eagles (6-10 SU, 4-10-2 ATS)

Former head coach Andy Reid was known for his lack of interest in the preseason and it shows in the Eagles’ Week 1 preseason mark. But now, with new coach Chip Kelly installing his up-tempo offense, Philadelphia may be putting a little more weight into its exhibition slate. The Eagles are 4-point favorites hosting New England Friday, and will likely march out five different QBs by the end of the night.

Detroit Lions (9-8 SU, 4-10-3 ATS)

There is pressure on coach Jim Schwartz to win right away in 2013, after last year’s disastrous four-win campaign. And that could mean giving more than two craps about the preseason. The Lions will reportedly run a cut-and-dry game plan, not customizing their attack to Week 1 opponents, the New York Jets. Detroit has new RB Reggie Bush atop the depth chart with Mikel Leshoure backing him up. The Lions could stretch the legs and go rush-heavy in order to build their ground game.

**Udog** · 08-07-2013, 08:34 AM

Big Ten conference preview: Ohio State leads the pack

The Ohio State Buckeyes went 12-0 last year in Urban Meyer’s first season in Columbus, but they weren’t eligible for the postseason. The Buckeyes are in the NCAA's good graces this year, but there are a lot of teams looking to knock off Ohio State.

Does anyone have what it takes to dethrone the Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes (2012: 12-0 SU, 7-5 ATS)

Odds to win conference: -105
Season win total: 11

Why bet the Buckeyes: Ohio State has nine starters back on offense and it should be much more comfortable with Urban Meyer’s system this year. Braxton Miller is one of football’s best playmakers. Many of the players from last year’s 12-0 team are back, so they know how to win football games. The Buckeyes clearly have the most complete team in the Big Ten.

Why not bet the Buckeyes: Everyone in the country is talking up the Buckeyes and there are going to be some big numbers on OSU this season. While Ohio State has a lot of talent on the defensive side, the linebacker position is extremely thin. Offseason trouble could make this team shorthanded at least at the beginning of the year.

Season win total pick: Over 11

Michigan Wolverines (2012: 8-5 SU, 6-7 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +500
Season win total: 8.5

Why bet the Wolverines: Devin Gardner getting to play a lot last year will help this team a ton in 2013. Fitz Toussaint is going to be better than he was last season. Michigan’s secondary is one of the best in the country again and that is very important in college football today.

Why not bet the Wolverines: Michigan is still lacking playmakers on the outside. Linebacker Jake Ryan was the heart and soul of the defense and he’ll likely miss most if not all of the season. Without Ryan, this defense won’t be as good as it was a year ago.

Season win total pick: Under 8.5

Michigan State Spartans (2012: 7-6 SU, 5-8 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +700
Season win total: 8.5

Why bet the Spartans: Michigan State is absolutely stacked on defense. Seven of its nine top tacklers from a year ago are back. The Spartans should have the best defense in the Big Ten. Michigan State went 3-5 in the Big Ten last year, but didn’t lose a game inside the conference by more than four points. The Big Ten schedule is very friendly to Michigan State in 2013.

Why not bet the Spartans: A big question mark at quarterback. Andrew Maxwell didn’t get the job done last year and he’s being counted on again in 2013. Even more worrisome is the fact that this offense won’t have Le’Veon Bell to carry them to victories this year.

Season win total pick: Over 8.5

Nebraska Cornhuskers (2012: 10-4 SU, 6-7 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +700
Season win total: 9.5

Why bet the Cornhuskers: Taylor Martinez has finally turned into a complete quarterback. He has always been one of the best running quarterbacks, but he has become a quality passer as well. Ameer Abdullah should have a breakout season in the backfield for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska doesn’t have to play Ohio State or Wisconsin this season.

Why not bet the Cornhuskers: What happened to Nebraska’s defense? This used to be one of the best defenses in the country, but now it is the reason this team can't be considered elite. Nebraska allowed 115 points in its final two games last season and this year’s defense looks even worse on paper.

Season win total pick: Under 9.5

Northwestern Wildcats (2012: 10-3 SU, 12-1 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +900
Season win total: 8.5

Why bet the Wildcats: Pat Fitzgerald does an amazing job getting the most out of his players and he's starting to get much better talent in Evanston. Venric Mark is one of the most dangerous guys in the NCAA and he’ll touch the football a lot this year. The defense is no longer a weakness.

Why not bet the Wildcats: Northwestern drew a very tough Big Ten schedule. The Wildcats have to play both Ohio State and Wisconsin from the Leaders Division. Their November stretch, against Nebraska, Michigan, and Michigan State in three straight games, will be very difficult. The offensive line returns just two starters from a year ago.

Season win total pick: Over 8.5

Wisconsin Badgers (2012: 8-6 SU, 6-8 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +900
Season win total: 9

Why bet the Badgers: Wisconsin lost only 10 lettermen from last year’s team, which went 8-6, but all of those losses were by seven points or less. Chris Borland is healthy again and he could end up being the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. James White will be great at the running back spot for Wisconsin.

Why not bet the Badgers: The Badgers don’t have a solid quarterback option. Joel Stave and Curt Phillips are battling for the job, but neither of them are game changers. Though the Badgers didn’t lose a lot of players, they did lose both RB Montee Ball and star linebacker Mike Taylor. It’s the team’s first year in a new system.

Season win total pick: Under 9

Iowa Hawkeyes (2012: 4-8 SU, 4-8 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +4500
Season win total: 6

Why bet the Hawkeyes: Iowa seems to be at its best when expectations are low and expectations haven’t been this low in a long time. The Hawkeyes may have the best trio of linebackers in the entire conference and that's worth a lot in the Big Ten. Mark Weisman and Damon Bullock should help complete the backfield nicely.

Why not bet the Hawkeyes: Who will be the starting quarterback? Cody Sokol will likely get the first chance under center, but there's definitely a quarterback competition in Iowa City. Iowa is very weak at the wide receiver spot and that certainly won’t help its new quarterback.

Season win total pick: Over 6

Indiana Hoosiers (2012: 4-8 SU, 6-6 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +4800
Season win total: 6

Why bet the Hoosiers: Indiana’s offense is loaded with talent and it all starts at the quarterback position. The Hoosiers have three very capable quarterbacks who would all do a great job in Kevin Wilson’s system. Indiana returns 19 starters from a team that surprised people by winning four games a year ago.

Why not bet the Hoosiers: Have expectations risen too quickly? Defensively, Indiana has a very long ways to go to be competitive in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers allowed 35.3 points per game last season. Nine starters return on the defense but that might not be a good thing when looking at the lack of overall talent.

Season win total pick: Under 6

Minnesota Golden Gophers (2012: 6-7 SU, 6-7 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +7500
Season win total: 5.5

Why bet the Golden Gophers: Jerry Kill is doing a great job getting this team to believe in his system. The fact that this team was able to get to a bowl game last year was a minor miracle. The Golden Gophers defense has improved by leaps and bounds in Kill’s first two seasons at Minnesota.

Why not bet the Golden Gophers: Minnesota drew a difficult Big Ten schedule. They must travel to Michigan, Northwestern, and Michigan State. Phillip Nelson completed less than 50 percent of his passes in 2012 and he's a big question mark at the quarterback spot. The offense averaged just 22.1 points per game last season.

Season win total pick: Over 5.5

Purdue Boilermakers (2012: 6-7 SU, 6-7 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +9000
Season win total: 5.5

Why bet the Boilermakers: Darrell Hazell worked his magic at Kent State and he should be a great coach for the Boilermakers as well. Hazell was a longtime assistant at Ohio State, so he is familiar with the Big Ten. Purdue returns six of its top seven tacklers from a year ago.

Why not bet the Boilermakers: Purdue only returns five starters on the offensive side of the ball. The Boilermakers lost their top two quarterbacks as well as their leading rusher and leading receiver from last season. Purdue has a brutal non-conference schedule, which leads right into a very difficult Big Ten schedule.

Season win total pick: Under 5.5

Illinois Fighting Illini (2012 2-10 SU, 3-9 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +20000
Season win total: 3.5

Why bet the Illini: They can’t be worse than last year. Illinois had far too much talent to go winless in a weak Big Ten last season and it still has a decent amount of talent on this roster. Quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase is healthy and should be better in 2013.

Why not bet the Illini: Illinois misses out on the weak teams in the Big Ten and must play all of the top programs. The Fighting Illini seemed to be lost in Tim Beckman’s system last year and that might not change much in 2013. The defense gave up 32.1 points per game last season and it probably won’t be any better this year.

Season win total pick: Under 3.5

Penn State Nittany Lions (8-4 SU, 9-2-1 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: N/A (Ineligible for postseason play)
Season win total: 8.5

Why bet the Nittany Lions: Bill O’Brien stepped into a very tough situation and got his team to play very hard for him. You have to think that will just continue in the coming years. Penn State got one of the top quarterback recruits in the country in Christian Hackenburg.

Why not bet the Nittany Lions: Penn State lost a ton of talent from last year’s team. The Nittany Lions lost 32 lettermen and four of their top five tacklers from a year ago are gone. The defense was the strength of this team but their heart and soul must be replaced.

Season win total pick: Under 8.5

**Udog** · 08-07-2013, 08:36 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia
The Phillies look to follow up their 9-8 win over the Cubs last night and take advantage of a Chicago team that is 0-6 in Travis Wood's last 6 starts following a team loss in the previous game. Philadelphia is the pick (-160) according to Dunkel, which has the Phillies favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-160). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

Game 901-902: Atlanta at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Medlen) 16.781; Washington (Zimmermann) 15.072
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Washington (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+115); Under

Game 903-904: Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wood) 13.308; Philadelphia (Hamels) 14.812
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-160); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-160); Over

Game 905-906: Miami at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Koehler) 15.532; Pittsburgh (Morton) 16.984
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-185); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-185); Under

Game 907-908: Colorado at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Chacin) 14.498; NY Mets (Harvey) 13.783
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-210); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+180); Over

Game 909-910: LA Dodgers at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Nolasco) 15.322; St. Louis (Miller) 16.724
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-140); Over

Game 911-912: Milwaukee at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Estrada) 15.286; San Francisco (Bumgarner) 14.135
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-230); 7
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+195); Under

Game 913-914: Toronto at Seattle (3:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Happ) 15.408; Seattle (Harang) 14.050
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+100); Under

Game 915-916: Detroit at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Fister) 17.884; Cleveland (Salazar) 16.271
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-130); Over

Game 917-918: Boston at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Dempster) 16.023; Houston (Cosart) 14.018
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-170); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-170); Under

Game 919-920: Minnesota at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Deduno) 16.258; Kansas City (Duffy) 15.238
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 921-922: NY Yankees at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 14.583; White Sox (Santiago) 15.676
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-105); Over

Game 923-924: Texas at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Ogando) 16.254; LA Angels (Hanson) 14.178
Dunkel Line: Texas by 2; 7
Vegas Line: Texas (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-120); Under

Game 925-926: Oakland at Cincinnati (12:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Colon) 14.074; Cincinnati (Bailey) 15.721
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-120); Under

Game 927-928: Baltimore at San Diego (3:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Gonzalez) 15.788; San Diego (Stults) 14.486
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-120); Over

Game 929-930: Tampa Bay at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Archer) 15.537; Arizona (Delgado) 14.013
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-135); Under

**Udog** · 08-07-2013, 08:38 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, August 7

National League

Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 ET
Medlen: Over is 11-6-1 in Braves' road series finales in 2013
Zimmermann: Nationals have won last 14 Zimmermann home starts at night

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Wood: Cubs 3-6 SU in Wood's 2013 road starts
Hamels: Under is 5-0 in Hamels' last five home starts

Miami at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Koehler: Under is 10-3-1 in Marlins' last 13 road games following a loss
Morton: Under is 11-4-1 when Morton is coming off an Over in his previous start with the Pirates

Colorado at New York Mets, 7:10 ET
Bettis: Rockies 4-16 since June 17 in road night games
Harvey: Under is 10-6 when Harvey starts at Citi Field

Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals, 8:15 ET
Nolasco: Dodgers 15-1 in last 16 road games
Miller: Under is 6-1 in last seven Cardinals home games

Milwaukee at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Gorzelanny: Teams are 3-11 SU last 14 games when Gorzelanny starts away from his home park
Bumgarner: Under is 2-8 in Bumgarner's last 10 home starts

American League

Toronto at Seattle, 3:40 ET
Happ: Under is 6-2 in last eight Blue Jays getaway day road games
Harang: Mariners 3-8 SU in last 11 home day games

Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Fister: Under is 4-1 in Fister's five starts for Tigers at Progressive Field
Salazar: Indians 11-2 SU in last 13 home games

Boston at Houston, 8:10 ET
Dempster: Over is 4-1 in Dempster's last five road starts
Cosart: Astros 4-13 SU in home series finales in 2013

Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Deduno: Under is 12-4 when Deduno starts on the road
Davis: Under is 17-8-1 since start of 2012 when Royals play home series finale after a win

New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Sabathia: Under is 12-3-1 in 2013 when Yankees face a southpaw on the road
Santiago: White Sox 8-1 SU in last nine home games when facing a southpaw

Texas at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 ET
Ogando: Rangers 11-4 SU in Ogando's last 11 starts
Hanson: Over is 5-1-2 when Hanson starts at home for the Angels

Interleague

Oakland at Cincinnati, 12:35 ET MLB
Colon: Athletics have won every game in Colon's last six road starts
Bailey: Reds 1-4 SU in Bailey's last five home starts

Baltimore at San Diego, 3:40 ET
Gonzalez: Under is 14-6 when Gonzalez starts on the road
Stults: Padres 13-4 when Stults starts at home

Tampa Bay at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Archer: Under is 8-1 in Archer's 2013 starts
Spruill: Under is 10-5-1 in Diamondbacks' home series finales in 2013

**Udog** · 08-07-2013, 08:40 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, August 7

Hot pitchers
-- Hamels is 2-2, 2.30 in his last six starts, but Phillies lost his last three, scoring a total of six runs. Koehler is 2-1, 2.70 in his last three starts.
-- Chacin is 7-2, 2.24 in his last ten starts. Harvey is 1-1, 1.74 in his last three.
-- Miller is 3-1, 3.58 in his last five starts.
-- Bumgarner is 4-1, 1.47 in his last six starts.

-- Colon is 11-1, 1.61 in his last 14 starts. Bailey is 1-1, 1.76 in his last two.
-- Archer is 4-1, 1.42 in his last five starts. Delgado is 3-0, 2.61 in his last three.

-- Fister is 4-0, 1.61 in his last four starts. Salazar won his only '13 start, allowing Texas one run in six IP.
-- Cosart is 1-0, 1.29 in four starts this season.
-- Deduno is 3-0, 1.67 in his last four starts.
-- Santiago has a 2.63 RA in his last two starts, but White Sox lost his last six outings, scoring 10 runs in those six games.

Cold pitchers
-- Medlen is 2-3, 7.09 in his last five starts. Zimmerman is 0-2, 9.64 in his last three home starts.
-- Wood is 1-2, 5.66 in his last four starts.
-- Morton is 2-2, 5.28 in his last five starts.
-- Nolasco is 1-1, 4.29 in his last four starts (less than six IP in all four).
-- Estrada is 0-2, 7.36 in his last two starts, last of which was June 3.

-- MGonzalez lost his last two starts, allowing 15 runs in 8.1 IP. Stults is 0-3, 7.13 in his last three starts.

-- Dempster has an 8.55 RA in his last four starts.
-- Sabathia is 0-4, 9.76 in his last five starts.
-- Hanson is 0-0, 9.35 in his last four starts; Angels are 2-4 in his no-decisions. Ogando is 0-1, 3.72 in his last four starts.
-- Harang is 1-3, 6.55 in his last four starts. Happ is 1-2, 6.53 in his last five starts; this is his first start since being hit by a line drive May 7 in Tampa.

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........
-- Medlen 9-22; Zimmerman 3-22
-- Wood 3-22; Hamels 4-23
-- Koehler 5-13; Morton 2-9
-- Chacin 2-21 (0 of last 16); Harvey 4-22 (1 of last 11)
-- Nolasco 7-22; Miller 5-21 (0 of last 8)
-- Estrada 3-12; Bumgarner 3-22

-- Colon 5-22; Bailey 3-22 (1 of last 14)
-- Gonzalez 6-19; Stults 7-23
-- Archer 2-12; Delgado 3-9

-- Happ 1-7; Harang 7-18
-- Fister 5-22 (0 of last 4); Salazar 0-1
-- Dempster 8-21; Cosart 1-4
-- Deduno 4-13; Duffy 0-0
-- Sabathia 6-23; Santiago 3-15
-- Ogando 2-13; Hanson 4-12

Totals
-- 11 of last 14 Washington road games stayed under. .
-- Eight of last eleven Cub games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Miami games.
-- Six of Mets' last seven games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Dodger games.
-- Six of last seven Milwaukee games stayed under the total.

-- Five of last six Oakland games stayed under the total.
-- Last seven Tampa Bay games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight San Diego games stayed under total.

-- Five of last six Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-3-1 in Kansas City's last thirteen games.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Bronx road games.
-- Nine of last thirteen Texas games stayed under total.
-- Nine of last eleven Toronto road games went over total.

Hot teams
-- Braves won their last 12 games, scoring 70 runs.
-- Pirates won seven of their last nine games.
-- Dodgers are 32-8 in their last 40 games, winning 15 of last 16 on road.

-- Padres won six of their last nine games.

-- Detroit won 14 of its last 15 games. Indians won ten of their last thirteen, but they're 1-10 in last eleven games vs Detroit.
-- Red Sox won six of their last eight games.
-- Royals won 12 of their last 14 games. Minnesota won four of last five.
-- White Sox won last two games, allowing three runs, after losing their previous ten games.
-- Rangers won eight of their last nine games.
-- Blue Jays are 8-5 in their last thirteen games.

Cold teams
-- Washington lost five of their last seven games.
-- Philly lost 13 of their last 15 games. Cubs lost their last five games.
-- Marlins lost their last three games, scoring six runs.
-- Colorado lost seven of last eight games. Mets lost four of their last six.
-- Cardinals lost nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Brewers lost four of their last six games. San Francisco lost 11 of its last 16 games, scoring nine runs in its last four games.

-- Oakland lost five of its last six games. Reds lost seven of last ten.
-- Tampa Bay lost three of its last five games. Arizona lost six of last nine.
-- Orioles lost eight of their last thirteen games.

-- Houston lost ten of its last twelve games.
-- Bronx Bombers lost 12 of their last 18 games.
-- Angels lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Mariners lost six of their last eight games.

Umpires
-- Atl-Wsh-- Four of last five Holbrook games went over the total.
-- Chi-Phil-- Five of last seven Baker games stayed under the total.
-- Mia-Pitt-- Seven of last ten Carapazza games stayed under total.
-- Col-NY-- Ten of last twelve Randazzo games stayed under total.
-- LA-StL-- Favorites won six of last seven Nelson games.
-- Mil-SF-- Six of last eight BWelke games stayed under the total.

-- A's-Cin-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Hoye games.
-- Blt-SD-- Last four Demuth games went over the total.
-- TB-Az-- Underdogs won ten of last sixteen TWelke games.

-- Det-Cle-- Over is 12-3-1 in last sixteen Guccione games.
-- Bos-Hst-- Underdogs are 7-5 in last twelve Carlson games.
-- Min-KC-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Conroy games.
-- NY-Chi-- Five of last six Gibson games stayed under total.
-- Tex-LA-- Road team won nine of last twelve Timmons games.
-- Tor-Sea-- Favorites won 11 of last 14 Scott games.

**Udog** · 08-07-2013, 08:50 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 7

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Trend Report
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12:35 PM
OAKLAND vs. CINCINNATI
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Cincinnati is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Oakland

3:40 PM
BALTIMORE vs. SAN DIEGO
Baltimore is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games at home
San Diego is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

3:40 PM
TORONTO vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games

7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PITTSBURGH
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Miami's last 25 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Pittsburgh's last 25 games when playing Miami
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Washington
Washington is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Atlanta

7:10 PM
COLORADO vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado

8:10 PM
BOSTON vs. HOUSTON
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games on the road
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Boston

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota's last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games

8:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CHI WHITE SOX
NY Yankees are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 9 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games at home
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

8:15 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ST. LOUIS
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home

9:40 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 8 games

10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Angels's last 14 games when playing Texas
LA Angels are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games

10:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games

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**Udog** · 08-07-2013, 09:08 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 7

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The best and worst bets against divisional foes in MLB
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Winning divisional matchups are imperative to climbing the MLB standings at this point in the season. Teams looking to make a postseason push, or just hoping to get on the right track, need to handle their business against familiar foes with the schedule back loaded with divisional games.

Here are some of the best and worst divisional wagers in the major leagues, heading into Tuesday:

Pittsburgh Pirates (67-44 overall, 30-18 vs. NL Central)

A big part of Pittsburgh’s success has been its dominance over divisional rivals. The Bucs recently rolled the St. Louis Cardinals, winning four of five in the series. The Pirates have an upcoming three-game set with St. Louis and round out the schedule with 26 of their final 33 games coming against divisional opponents.

Toronto Blue Jays (52-60 overall, 18-30 vs. AL East)

The AL East is a beast of a division. Toronto was pegged to top the standings this offseason but things haven’t gone according to plan north of the border. The Blue Jays are the tackling dummies of the division and haven’t won a divisional series since sweeping Baltimore in three games at home back in June. Toronto has 12 more divisional games by the end of the month and close 2013 with 15 of its final 16 contests against the AL East.

Detroit Tigers (65-45 overall, 28-16 vs. AL Central)

The Tigers have leaned on their control over the AL Central to keep them at the top of the league standings. Detroit has owned divisional foes this season, recently sweeping the White Sox and defeating the Indians Monday night. The Tigers have a massive five-game home stand versus surging Kansas City in the middle of August and play 18 of their final 28 games inside the AL Central.

Chicago Cubs (49-62 overall, 16-31 vs. NL Central)

Take away the Cubbies’ terrible record versus divisional foes and they’re actually two games above .500. Chicago’s struggles against the NL Central hit rock bottom when it dropped three of four games to the Brewers last week. No one in the National League is missing the Houston Astros more than the Cubs right now. They have an upcoming nine-game stretch versus the Cardinals and Reds and wrap the season with 20 of the final 23 games versus the division.

Texas Rangers (63-50 overall, 31-14 vs. AL West)

Oakland may lead the AL West but even the A’s know which clubs runs the division. Texas is 8-5 against each Oakland and Seattle, 7-2 versus Houston and 8-2 against Los Angeles. The Rangers took two of three over the A’s this past weekend and opened a three-game set with a win over the Halos Monday. Texas plays a four-game series with the Astros later this week and finishes the year with 16 of 26 against the AL West.

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**Udog** · 08-07-2013, 11:14 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, August 5

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ATLANTA (69 - 45) at WASHINGTON (54 - 59) - 7:05 PM
KRIS MEDLEN (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 30-14 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ZIMMERMANN is 37-18 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 37-18 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 13-2 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 69-45 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-6 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 68-44 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 48-29 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 114-71 (+27.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 102-61 (+27.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 24-6 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ATLANTA is 53-26 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MEDLEN is 20-4 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 30-9 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 18-3 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 54-59 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 54-59 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-37 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-44 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-16 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-30 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 1-9 (-9.5 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
ATLANTA is 9-3 (+6.5 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.4 Units)

KRIS MEDLEN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MEDLEN is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.71 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 3-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.018.
His team's record is 4-2 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (49 - 63) at PHILADELPHIA (51 - 61) - 7:05 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 110-164 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-26 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 110-164 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-30 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 15-10 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-61 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-11 (-16.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 68-67 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-61 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-44 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-28 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HAMELS is 6-17 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 3-8 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 6-17 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 2-12 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 7-13 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 3-9 (-10.2 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 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WOOD is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HAMELS is 3-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.079.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.0 units)

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MIAMI (43 - 68) at PITTSBURGH (68 - 44) - 7:05 PM
TOM KOEHLER (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 112-161 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-45 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 111-157 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 75-112 (-27.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 97-150 (-42.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 68-44 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-20 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
PITTSBURGH is 68-44 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-26 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 56-34 (+26.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 40-27 (+15.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-18 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MIAMI is 331-370 (+43.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 22-41 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 31-37 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
KOEHLER is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. MIAMI since 1997
MORTON is 3-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 5.11 and a WHIP of 1.405.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.1 units)

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COLORADO (52 - 62) at NY METS (50 - 60) - 7:10 PM
JHOULYS CHACIN (R) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-2 (+0.2 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. NY METS since 1997
CHACIN is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

MATT HARVEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
HARVEY is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (62 - 50) at ST LOUIS (66 - 46) - 8:15 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 27-41 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 18-3 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 54-30 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 199-129 (+49.2 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.
LA DODGERS are 31-25 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-14 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 20-11 (+12.0 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.
NOLASCO is 22-13 (+17.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 62-47 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 59-46 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 49-30 (+30.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 5-0 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 84-75 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 56-65 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NOLASCO is 2-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.453.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.7 units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MILLER is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (48 - 65) at SAN FRANCISCO (50 - 62) - 10:15 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 (+3.6 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ESTRADA is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BUMGARNER is 3-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.25 and a WHIP of 1.027.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.4 units)

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TORONTO (53 - 60) at SEATTLE (52 - 61) - 3:40 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 14-28 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
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 29-10 (+17.2 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.
HARANG is 28-16 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 7-1 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday this season.
SEATTLE is 1-7 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday this season.
HARANG is 0-6 (-8.7 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. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

AARON HARANG vs. TORONTO since 1997
HARANG is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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DETROIT (66 - 45) at CLEVELAND (62 - 51) - 7:05 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 161-125 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 15-27 (-17.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 70-73 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-24 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 153-119 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 88-73 (-19.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FISTER is 17-28 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
FISTER is 18-39 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FISTER is 8-16 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 62-51 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-21 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 59-48 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-15 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-27 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 104-109 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 11-3 (+5.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

DOUG FISTER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
FISTER is 5-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.71 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 5-8 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.6 units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (69 - 46) at HOUSTON (37 - 75) - 8:10 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. JARRED COSART (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 13-22 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 120-127 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 94-102 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 89-98 (-25.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-6 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
BOSTON is 69-46 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DEMPSTER is 65-49 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 92-181 (-42.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 68-136 (-45.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 6-27 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 90-176 (-42.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 67-136 (-34.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 97-189 (-48.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 6-22 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-1 (+3.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DEMPSTER is 7-11 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 8-18 (-13.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-10. (+3.9 units)

JARRED COSART vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (49 - 61) at KANSAS CITY (57 - 53) - 8:10 PM
SAM DEDUNO (R) vs. DANNY DUFFY (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 11-4 (+5.7 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

SAM DEDUNO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DEDUNO is 3-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 0.93 and a WHIP of 1.086.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DUFFY is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (57 - 55) at CHI WHITE SOX (42 - 69) - 8:10 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. HECTOR SANTIAGO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 44-55 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SABATHIA is 64-26 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-69 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 105-109 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-64 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-46 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SANTIAGO is 3-12 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SANTIAGO is 3-12 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SABATHIA is 18-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.249.
His team's record is 22-9 (+12.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-17. (-5.7 units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (64 - 50) at LA ANGELS (51 - 61) - 10:05 PM
ALEXI OGANDO (R) vs. TOMMY HANSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 83-73 (-18.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 110-90 (+30.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
HANSON is 21-9 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 32-14 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 25-16 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 51-61 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 30-32 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 30-31 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA ANGELS are 18-32 (-23.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 51-61 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 33-48 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 41-42 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 23-37 (-24.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 22-33 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 9-2 (+6.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.3 Units)

ALEXI OGANDO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
OGANDO is 3-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.28 and a WHIP of 1.157.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

TOMMY HANSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
HANSON is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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OAKLAND (64 - 48) at CINCINNATI (62 - 51) - 12:35 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 64-48 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 73-67 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 264-194 (+66.4 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 64-45 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 108-74 (+40.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 79-64 (+25.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 34-27 (+11.8 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.
COLON is 17-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
COLON is 14-6 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 20-4 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 17-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
COLON is 17-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 120-121 (-28.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 22-29 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BAILEY is 3-8 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 2-8 (-8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
COLON is 3-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BAILEY is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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BALTIMORE (62 - 51) at SAN DIEGO (52 - 61) - 3:40 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. ERIC STULTS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 128-147 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 73-65 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 20-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 73-70 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 52-58 (+3.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
STULTS is 22-16 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STULTS is 13-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STULTS is 22-15 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 62-51 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 77-63 (+33.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 21-11 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 49-36 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-43 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 83-74 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 22-13 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 19-10 (+9.9 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
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 (+1.8 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

ERIC STULTS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (66 - 46) at ARIZONA (57 - 55) - 9:40 PM
CHRIS ARCHER (R) vs. RANDALL DELGADO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 35-17 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-2 (+9.7 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 73-62 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-47 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 22-29 (-13.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 50-50 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+1.8 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

RANDALL DELGADO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
DELGADO is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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**Udog** · 08-07-2013, 11:26 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 7

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Wednesday's MLB betting notes and tips
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NATIONAL

Oakland A's at Cincinnati Reds (-118, 7.5)

Pitching stat: A's pitcher Bartolo Colon allowed two or fewer runs in seven straight starts and has posted 15 straight quality starts.

Batting stat: Reds' slugger Joey Votto is batting .458 in the last eight games.

Weather: Temperatures in mid 80s with a 64 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Key betting stat: Athletics are 1-7 in their last eight games with umpire James Hoye behind home plate.

Baltimore Orioles at San Diego Padres (+111, 7.5)

Pitching stat: Padres LHP Eric Stults is at his best at home, where he is 5-2 with a 2.35 ERA.

Batting stat: Orioles' Adam Jones, who is from San Diego, is 8-for-15 in four career games at the Padres.

Weather: Temperatures in the low 70s with clear skies and winds blowing WNW at 10 mph.

Key betting stat: Over is 15-5-1 in Orioles' last 21 vs. National League West.

Miami Marlins at Pittsburgh Pirates (-184, 7.5)

Pitching stat: Pittsburgh RHP Mark Melancon has allowed only one run and 11 hits in his last 22 appearances, totaling 22 innings.

Batting stat: The Pirates are a dominant team at home, tying for the major league lead with 39 wins while belting 45 homers to 24 for their opponents.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with a 34 percent chance of rain and winds blowing south at 5 mph.

Key betting stat: Pirates are 27-11 in their last 38 during Game 2 of a series.

Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals (-133, 7.5)

Pitching stat: Atlanta batters are hitting .200 against Nationals RHP Jordan Zimmermann with 15 strikeouts in 85 at-bats

Batting stat: Nine of the 12 games between the Braves and Nationals this season have been decided by two runs or less.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 70s with a 30 percent chance of rain and winds blowing south at 6 mph.

Key betting stat: Over is 4-0 in Zimmermann's last four home starts.

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies (-164, 7.5)

Pitching stat: Phillies LHP Cole Hamels is 3-1 with a 2.37 ERA in six starts against the Cubs, but he hasn't faced them since 2010.

Batting stat: Phillies rookie Darin Ruf has reached base safely in 33 consecutive games dating to last season - every game he has started in the majors.

Weather: Temperatures in the low 70s with a 45 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blowing south at 6 mph.

Key betting stat: Under is 26-10-2 in umpire Jordan Baker's last 38 games behind home plate.

Colorado Rockies at New York Mets (N/A)

Pitching stat: Rockies RHP Jhoulys Chacin is 4-2 with a 1.78 ERA on the road in eight starts.

Batting stat: Rockies 1B Todd Helton is hitting .348 against the Mets - the third-highest average against New York among players with at least 350 plate appearances (Derek Jeter, .368; Tony Gwynn, .356).

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 70s with a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blowing south at 7 mph.

Key betting stat: Under is 15-5-1 in Rockies last 21 after scoring two runs or less in their previous game.

Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals (-144, 7.5)

Pitching stat: St. Louis has turned a major league-leading 134 double plays.

Batting stat: Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez is a career .366 hitter (26-for-71) at Busch Stadium.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blow north at 4 mph.

Key betting stat: Dodgers are 8-0 in their last eight games following a loss.

Milwaukee Brewers at San Francisco Giants (-230, 7)

Pitching stat: Giants LHP Madison Bumgarner has pitched at least seven innings while allowing three runs or fewer in nine straight starts - the second-longest streak in the majors since 1996.

Batting stat: The Brewers have won 43 straight games and are 40-0 this season - the only undefeated team in the major leagues - when leading after eight innings.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 50s with overcast skies and winds blowing WSW at 6 mph.

Key betting stat: Under is 4-0-1 in Bumgarner's last 5 starts vs. Brewers.

Tampa Bay Rays at Arizona Diamondbacks (+115, 8)

Pitching stat: Rays RHP Chris Archer has averaged eight innings per start over his last four outings.

Batting stat: Arizona slugger Cody Ross is 14-for-31 with three home runs in his last eight games.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 90s with clear skies and winds blowing west at 5 mph.

Key betting stat: Under is 6-0 in the last six meetings.

AMERICAN

Toronto Blue Jays at Seattle Mariners (-104, 8.5)

Pitching stat: Toronto left-hander J.A. Happ is back on the mound for the first time in three months.

Batting stat: Toronto third baseman Brett Lawrie is 5-for-8 in the series and is 14-for-33 during a nine-game hitting streak.

Weather: N/A

Key betting stat: Blue Jays are 15-6 in their last 21 vs. American League West.

Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians (+105, 8)

Pitching stat: Tigers RHP Doug Fister is 5-3 with a 2.71 ERA in 86 1/3 career innings against the Indians.

Batting stat: The Tigers lead the AL with a plus-143 run differential.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with a 61 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blowing SW at 8 mph.

Key betting stat: Detroit leads the season series 11-3 and has prevailed in seven of their last eight meetings at Progressive Field.

New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox (-108, 7.5)

Pitching stat: Yankees ace C.C. Sabathia has yielded a total of 27 runs - 22 earned - and 37 hits in 19 2/3 frames over his last four outings.

Batting stat: Alex Rodriguez has gone 1-for-6 with a walk and also was hit by a pitch in the series, his first two contests of 2013 following offseason hip surgery.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with a 32 percent chances of thunderstorms and winds blowing NW at 8 mph.

Key betting stat: Yankees are 1-5 in Sabathia's last six starts as a road underdog.

Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros (+153, 8.5)

Pitching stat: Astros RHP Jarred Cosart’s lone issue is control, with 12 walks against 11 strikeouts in 28 total innings.

Batting stat: Boston RF Shane Victorino has recorded multiple hits in six of his last eight games.

Weather: Temperatures in the low 90s with clear skies and winds blowing south at 13 mph.

Key betting stat: Astros are 9-3 in their last 12 Wednesday games.

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals (-145, 8.5)

Pitching stat: Twins RHP Samuel Deduno has beaten Kansas City twice this season and is 3-0 with a 0.93 ERA in three career starts against the Royals.

Batting stat: Royals 1B Eric Hosmer is 5-for-8 in the series and batting .350 against the Twins in 60 at-bats this season.

Weather: Temperatures in the low 80s with a 51 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blowing NE at 6 mph.

Key betting stat: Home team is 16-5 in umpire Chris Conroy's last 21 games behind home plate.

Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels (+102, 8)

Pitching stat: Rangers RHP Alexi Ogando is 3-0 with a 1.85 ERA in 21 career games - four starts - against the Angels.

Batting stat: Angels OF Josh Hamilton is hitless in eight at-bats in the series and 14-for-44 in 11 games against his former team this season.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 60s with clear skies and winds blowing SSW at 5 mph.

Key betting stat: Rangers are 26-10 in their last 36 vs. American League West.

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**Udog** · 08-07-2013, 11:40 AM

CFL
Dunkel

Toronto at Montreal
The Alouettes look to build on their 5-13 ATS record in their last 18 games versus the Argonauts. Montreal is the pick (Pick) according to Dunkel, which has the Alouettes favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Montreal. Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

Game 121-122: Toronto at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.894; Montreal 112.831
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 2; 50
Vegas Line: Pick; 54
Dunkel Pick: Montreal; Under

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

Game 123-124: Saskatchewan at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 124.239; Calgary 118.976
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 5 1/2; 59
Vegas Line: Calgary by 3 1/2; 56
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (+3 1/2); Over

CFL
Long Sheet

Week 7

Thursday, August 8

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TORONTO (3 - 2) at MONTREAL (2 - 3) - 8/8/2013, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

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

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Friday, August 9

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SASKATCHEWAN (5 - 0) at CALGARY (4 - 1) - 8/9/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in August games over the last 3 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing on a Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 67-43 ATS (+19.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 112-73 ATS (+31.7 Units) as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 5-4 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 7-2 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 7

Toronto (3-2) @ Montreal (2-3)-- Alouettes fired Dan Hawkins during bye week; they've scored 38-32 points in two wins, 17.3 ppg in three losses, dropping two of three at home. Toronto split its two road games, with favorite covering both; they've scored 39-35-38 in their wins, 16-28 in losses, with four of five games going over total. This is first meeting in series since Argos (+5) upset Als 27-20 in Eastern Conference finals last fall, just 4th win for Toronto in last 18 series games- they're 3-4 in last seven visits here, winning twice in last three visits. Montreal has been outscored in second half of every game (80-45), after outscoring opponents 77-59 in first half. Last five series games stayed under the total.

Saskatchewan (5-0) @ Calgary (4-1)-- Roughriders' fast start includes 36-21 (-2) home win over Calgary in Week 2, when Riders outrushed Stamps 151-58, didn't turn ball over and outscored Calgary 22-0 in second half, avenging 36-30 (+6) loss here in first round of LY's playoffs. Calgary won seven of last nine series games,. with last three going over the total, though four of last five played here stayed under. Riders are 3-0 on road, scoring 39-39-32 points; they've had 144+ rushing yards in every game this year. Stampeders held last three foes to 14-27-24 points after allowing 32-36 in first two weeks- they won their first two home games by 12-11 points. Roughriders have one turnover (+8) in five games.

CFL

Week 7

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Trend Report
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Thursday, August 8

7:30 PM
TORONTO vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Montreal
Toronto is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Montreal
Montreal is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Montreal is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing Toronto

Friday, August 9

9:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Saskatchewan's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 6 games on the road
Calgary is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Calgary's last 12 games

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**StarDust Bum** · 08-08-2013, 02:57 PM

Preseason Tidbits

August 8, 2013

Around the NFL, every team approaches the preseason differently. Some teams are working in an entire new coaching staff with new philosophies. Some teams have established quarterbacks while others have a competition among 2-3 players. Some just want to keep players healthy and don't show much of their offensive or defensive game plans. Knowing some of recent trends can help you find favorable matchups and get you off to a quick start before the regular season even kicks off. Enjoy our 'tidbits' for the NFL exhibition season.

-- Arizona Cardinals are 1-7 ATS in their last eight preseason games. They are under a new coaching regime. New head coach Bruce Arians is breaking in a new offense with a new quarterback, Carson Palmer. Arians was 3-1 ATS in the preseason as a member of Indy's coaching staff last year.

-- Buffalo Bills are 1-8 SU & 2-7 ATS in the last preseason games. Head Coach Doug Marrone is in his first season as an NFL head coach. He has an all new coaching staff with new offensive wrinkles. Expect the Bills to be more competitive as they break in a new offense with a heated battle between Kevin Kolb & EJ Manuel at quarterback.

-- Carolina Panthers are 1-10 SU & 3-8 ATS in the last 11 preseason road games. The Panthers haven't been strong on the road in preseason. They play at Philly on August 15 & at Baltimore on August 22.

-- Cincinnati Bengals are 1-6 ATS in the past seven preseason road games. Cincy will play its first preseason game on the road at Atlanta on August 8th and will be playing without top WR, AJ Green.

-- Denver Broncos are 1-5 ATS the past six preseason games as favorite. QB Manning won't see much action in the preseason, especially in the first couple of games. Expect a lot of uneven play from Brock Osweiler, Ryan Katz, and Zac Dysert splitting reps under center.

-- Detroit Lions are 9-2 SU & ATS the last 11 preseason games. Detroit has a proven backup QB in Shaun Hill and behind him Thaddeus Lewis has experience. This offense will stay strong the entire game with proven backup QB's. The Lions are also 7-3-1 OVER in the last 11 preseason games.

-- Green Bay Packers are 15-5 OVER the last 20 preseason games. Aaron Rodgers won't see a ton of plays, but there's a strong quarterback battle for the no. 2 spot between BJ Coleman and Graham Harrell. This offense has strong depth and we expect it to continue to put up points even with Rodgers on the bench.

-- Jacksonville Jaguars have played six straight preseason OVERs. Jacksonville has allowed 29.3 points per game over that stretch. New head coach Gus Bradley is a defensive specialist and will want to change that. The offense is still in rough shape with uncertainty at the QB position, so the Jags could be in for some low-scoring affairs in the preseason.

-- Kansas City Chiefs are 5-28-1 ATS in their last 34 preseason games. There is a new coaching staff but don't expect much of a change in their preseason woes. Head Coach Andy Reid never put a heavy emphasis on preseason in Philly as he went 9-13 ATS in his last 22 preseason games.

-- New England Patriots are 1-5 SU & 0-6 ATS their last six preseason games. New England hasn't put a lot of emphasis on preseason action under Bill Belichick. Tom Brady won't see many snaps and they'll opt to keep their top playmakers healthy. The Pats are also 45-27-1 OVER under Belichick in the preseason.

-- New York Giants UNDER is 8-2 their last 10 preseason games. The GMen have never been big on showing a lot of their starting offense in the preseason. Eli Manning won't see a ton of action and coaches will want to keep star WR's Cruz & Nicks healthy. Expect more low scoring games as they try to get their swagger back on defense as well.

-- New York Jets are 0-5 SU & ATS past 5 preseason games. Coaches are trying to determine if rookie QB Geno Smith is a better option than the embattled Mark Sanchez. Both Smith and Sanchez will see a good share of reps under center. And we don't expect stellar results from either.

-- Oakland Raiders are 2-8 SU & ATS past 10 preseason games. There isn't a ton of talent on this team and very little depth to speak of. QB Matt Flynn will try to hold off Terrelle Pryor and rookie Tyler Wilson. None of the three QB's are great and the receiving corps is very weak. It'll be tough to score and the Raiders' woes may continue this preseason.

-- Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS in their past seven preseason games. Pittsburgh has also won 11 straight preseason home games since 2007.

-- St. Louis Rams are 11-3 SU & ATS past 14 preseason games. St. Louis is the buzz-team of the summer. A lot is expected from this up & coming team and the excitement could spill over into another solid preseason.

-- Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is a strong 19-9-1 in preseason action (4-0 in 2012). He has a strong stable to QB's to work with as well. Tavaris Jackson and Brady Quinn compete to backup star sophomore Russell Wilson.

-- Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 9-2 ATS past 11 preseason road games. Tampa Bay plays at New England on August 16th and at Miami on August 26th. The Bucs apparently aren't sold on Josh Freeman as the starting QB of the future, so expect rookie Mike Glennon to get a long look under center.

-- Washington Redskins Head Coach Mike Shanahan is a career 44-34-2 ATS and 50-30 OVER in preseason games. Star QB Robert Griffin III is not expected to take any reps in the preseason.

Announcement

Wednesday's Trends and Indexes - 8/7 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

Wednesday's Trends and Indexes - 8/7 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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