Wednesday's Trends and Indexes - 8/14 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, August 14

Good Luck on day #226 of 2013!

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

13 golfers who made the cut in all four majors this year.........

cumulative score
Adam Scott, +2
Jason Day, +2
Jason Dufner, +4
Henrik Stenson, +4
Lee Westwood, +10
Eldrick Woods, +14
Matt Kuchar, +15
Brandt Snedeker, +19
Phil Mickelson, +21
Dustin Johnson, +22
Sergio Garcia, +27
KJ Choi, +33
Martin Kaymer, +34


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

13) In some parts of the country (Los Angeles for one, I think) kids went back to school this week. Here in upstate New York, little people don’t go back to school until after Labor Day.

My question: Would you rather have the next three weeks off, or the first three weeks in June? I’d kind of prefer these next three weeks off, but maybe that’s because I grew up here and am used to that schedule.

12) Former NBA star Jerry Lucas (now age 73) is selling off his memorabilia via auction, some of which is classic stuff: an Olympic gold medal, an NCAA championship ring, some jerseys.

Its going to net him a lot of money, but its kind of sad. You’d think he’d want to keep stuff like that in his family. Lucas’ best days were at Ohio State and with the Cincinnati Royals (now the Sacramento Kings) but he was also a key sub on the Knicks’ 1973 title team.

11) CBSSports.com did a poll this week on which mid-major college basketball coach would be next year’s Andy Enfield, parlaying two good weekends into a million-dollar plus payday. They got 19 different answers; Enfield had an NBA coaching pedigree to his name, and that helped him land the USC job, since he was already on some schools’ (Old Dominion for one) search list before Florida Gulf Coast made their NCAA run.

Manhattan’s Steve Masiello (former Pitino assistant) was one of the poll’s leaders, by the way. The next NYC-area college hoop team that wins big is going to get A LOT of attention.

10) Early returns on Tigers’ new SS Jose Iglesias have been very positive; he’s been a defensive upgrade and he can hit some. Defense is one area where Detroit needed improvement.

9) From the department of actions speak louder than words: Phoenix Suns’ rookie Archie Goodwin was running his mouth this week about making teams that passed him in the draft pay for their mistake of not picking him. Just play well and others will do your talking for you. Goodwin did look good out in the Las Vegas summer league, but shut up and play already.

8) Through Monday’s games, Minnesota Twins’ last 22 runs scored via home runs, the longest such major league streak since 2002. Twins put Justin Morneau on waivers too—if they sell him off, it ain’t going to help that offense any. The accountants will be happy, though.

7) 13 golfers made the cut at all four majors this summer; the list is in the table up above. Its not as easy as it sounds.

6) Dwight Howard is working out with Hakeem Ojajuwon this summer; we can only hope that Hakeem is making him work on his foul shooting. That’s 3-4 points a game he could add to his average without doing one other thing better. It might actually add more points, because teams wouldn’t defend him as aggressively if they knew he was knocking down free throws.

To be specific, Howard missed 366 foul shots LY, 4.82 per game, missing more than half his FTs for the second year in a row.

5) Raiders’ new QB Matt Flynn has two career starts, the same number Matt Schaub had in Atlanta, before he went to the Texans.

Flynn can only hope this move works out as well for him as Schaub’s to Houston has worked out.

4) Speaking of the Texans, they play San Diego in the late ESPN Monday Night game September 9; announce team is Chris Berman/Trent Dilfer, which means an early call for the mute button. I like Dilfer, but Berman is nails on a chalkboard. His self-serving act is tired, annoying and lame.

3) Dan Uggla is having Lasik surgery, as if the rest of us who used to have him on our fantasy teams didn’t know he can’t see. He should be back in time for the playoffs. If he crushes the ball when he gets back, lot of people are going to want to know what took him so long (3-4 years?) to get the surgery?

2) There are five active NBA head coaches who once worked for Gregg Popovich; hopefully they’ll all be nicer than Pop to sideline reporters during those unneeded in-game interviews.

1) Was reminded today of meeting Dusty Baker when I was 15; had him sign this small baseball handbook that had bios of the teams’ best players. Problem was, I didn’t read his bio before having him sign it; the book’s author crushed Baker for being hurt a lot.

Dusty read the paragraph and laughed; he had a broken wrist at the time. Signed the book, gave it back to me and was as nice as could be. To this day, still root for the guy.

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NFL Week 2 preseason primer: Thursday betting preview

A look at the essentials for bettors heading into Thursday's action in the NFL, including how long starters are expected to play for each team.

Detroit at Cleveland (Pick, 41)

The Cleveland Browns won their preseason opener, 27-19 at home against the St. Louis Rams. This will be the final preseason home game for first year head coach Rob Chudzinski. Quarterback Brandon Weeden looked good last week, completing 10 of 13 passes for 112 yards and led a pair of scoring drives. Cleveland's starters outscored their St. Louis' counterparts 17-0. A decision on whether or not RB Trent Richardson will play this week will not be made until sometime Wednesday.

Like Cleveland, Detroit won its preseason opener, beating the Jets 26-17. Expect starters for both teams to play about the same amount of time as last week, if not a bit more. This is an annual preseason clash for the "Great Lakes Cup." The road team has won the last two years and Detroit holds a slight 6-5 ATS edge since '02.

Atlanta at Baltimore (-3.5, 41)

Very different results for these teams last week. The Falcons continued their preseason woes with a 34-10 home loss to Cincinnati. They are just 7-14 SU (straight up) in the preseason under Mike Smith. Atlanta has released its official depth chart already. There are major concerns along the offensive line as the team needs a new starting right tackle as Mike Johnson has been lost for the season. Backup quarterback Dominique Davis looked awful last week, completing only 8 of 19 passes for 78 yards and one interception.

Baltimore went to Tampa Bay last week and routed the Bucs 44-16. The defending Super Bowl champs looked very good in doing so. Backup QB Tyrod Taylor completed 13 of 23 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns, so give the Ravens the edge when the starting quarterbacks leave.

Carolina at Philadelphia (-3, 42)

This will be first year head coach Chip Kelly's last chance to win a home game before the regular season. The Eagles lost last week 31-22 to the Patriots. Obviously, the big story in Philly is the battle for the starting QB job between Mike Vick and Nick Foles. Both threw a touchdown pass last week. It is Foles turn to start this week. It appears as if Kelly will keep his "up-tempo" offense under wraps during the preseason.

Carolina won its preseason opener 24-17 at home over the Chicago Bears in spite of some sloppy play. Quarterback Cam Newton threw a terrible pick six. Rookie running back Kenjon Barner had a pair of fumbles.

San Diego at Chicago (-5, 38)

The San Diego Chargers have a lot of problems. They were beaten at home last week 31-10 by the Seattle Seahawks, which was first year head coach Mike McCoy's debut. There are major injury issues at the receiver position. Danario Alexander is gone for the season with an ACL and Malcom Floyd has a strained knee. I think its going to be a long season here. Backup QB Charlie Whitehurst threw two picks and was sacked three times last week.

The Bears lost Marc Trestman's debut to Carolina last week despite forcing four turnovers. This will be Trestman's debut at Soldier Field. The first string offense ran the ball only once against nine pass plays in the opener. The offensive line allowed seven sacks.

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NCAAF Games of the Year: Huskers line could grow vs. MSU

NCAAF Week 12: Michigan State Spartans at Nebraska Cornhuskers(-4)

Past History: Nebraska is 5-0 SU/ATS, the O/U is 3-2 since 1995.

Early look at the Spartans: Michigan State has a win total of 8.5 this season; it was 4-1 SU/ATS on the road last year. With its annual rivalry game vs. the Wolverines on November 2, the Spartans will have two full weeks off before playing in Nebraska.

Early look at the Cornhuskers: Nebraska has a win total of 9.5 this season; it was 7-1 SU and 5-2-1 ATS at home last year. The Cornhuskers are at Michigan on November 9, before hosting the Spartans. They then hit the road once again to play at Penn State the following week.

Where this line will move: This is a tough one. As a "situational handicapper", the oddsmakers would seemingly be right on the money with this line. Depending on injuries and what each team's record is coming into this contest, I wouldn't be surprised to see this line climb a little higher (a full point) as the public jumps on the proven home side performer.

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WNBA
Dunkel

Atlanta at Connecticut
The Dream look to take advantage of a Connecticut team that is coming off a 74-63 loss to Washington and is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games following a SU defeat. Atlanta is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Dream favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14

Game 651-652: Atlanta at Connecticut (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 109.461; Connecticut 105.654
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 4; 145
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 150
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-1 1/2); Under

Game 653-654: Indiana at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 114.438; Phoenix 111.495
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 3; 148
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 4; 145
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+4); Over




WNBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 14

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ATLANTA (11 - 8) at CONNECTICUT (6 - 15) - 8/14/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 91-60 ATS (+25.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
ATLANTA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 9-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-5 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (11 - 11) at PHOENIX (12 - 11) - 8/14/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 90-126 ATS (-48.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
INDIANA is 64-89 ATS (-33.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games since 1997.
PHOENIX is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in August or September games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-2 straight up against PHOENIX 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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WNBA

Wednesday, August 14

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7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. CONNECTICUT
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Connecticut is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home

10:00 PM
INDIANA vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Indiana's last 13 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Indiana is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Phoenix is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Phoenix's last 13 games when playing at home against Indiana


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MLB
Dunkel

Pittsburgh at St. Louis
The Pirates look to bounce back from last night's 4-3 loss and take advantage of a St. Louis team that is 0-6 in its last 6 games as a favorite of -110 to -150. Pittsburgh is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Pirates favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14

Game 951-952: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.185; Cubs (Rusin) 14.842
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-145); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+125); N/A

Game 953-954: San Diego at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Cashner) 14.314; Colorado (De La Rosa) 15.784
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Colorado (-155); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-155); Under

Game 955-956: San Francisco at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.856; Washington (Zimmermann) 14.939
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Washington (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+130); Under

Game 957-958: Philadelphia at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Lannan) 14.005; Atlanta (Beachy) 16.200
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-230); 8
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-230); Over

Game 959-960: Pittsburgh at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Liriano) 15.173; St. Louis (Miller) 14.082
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 6
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+105); Under

Game 961-962: NY Mets at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Gee) 15.714; LA Dodgers (Capuano) 17.421
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-165); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-165); Over

Game 963-964: Cleveland at Minnesota (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Carrasco) 15.997; Minnesota (Gibson) 15.103
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-115); Over

Game 965-966: Detroit at Chicago White Sox (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 15.591; White Sox (Danks) 16.477
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+135); Under

Game 967-968: LA Angels at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 16.459; NY Yankees (Nova) 15.575
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 7
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+105); Under

Game 969-970: Boston at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lester) 16.977; Toronto (Rogers) 15.326
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-130); Over

Game 971-972: Seattle at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Harang) 13.835; Tampa Bay (Price) 15.302
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-270); 7
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-270); Under

Game 973-974: Houston at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Cosart) 15.710; Oakland (Parker) 14.877
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-240); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+200); Over

Game 975-976: Miami at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Turner) 15.294; Kansas City (Santana) 16.240
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-200); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-200); Under

Game 977-978: Baltimore at Arizona (3:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Tillman) 14.963; Arizona (Corbin) 13.892
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Arizona (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+110); Over

Game 979-980: Milwaukee at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Thornburg) 15.038; Texas (Garza) 16.529
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Texas (-230); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-230); Over

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MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, August 14

National League

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Arroyo: Reds 6-2 SU last eight times Arroyo has started a road series finale during the day
Rusin: Under is 11-3 last 14 times the Cubs play the first of two consecutive road games

San Diego at Colorado, 3:10 ET MLB
Cashner: Over is 7-1 in last eight Cashner road starts
De La Rosa: Rockies 19-3 SU in De La Rosa's last 22 home starts

San Francisco at Washington, 7:05 ET
Lincecum: Giants 7-17 SU over past two years when Lincecum starts a night game on trhe road
Zimmermann: Nationals 14-1 SU in Zimmermann's last 15 home starts at night

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Lannan: Phillies 3-8 SU in last 11 road series finales
Beachy: Under is 6-3 last nine home games in which Braves have faced a southpaw

Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 ET ESPN
Liriano: Pirates 7-1 SU in 2013 road games in which team lost in starter's last outing
Miller: Under is 6-2 last eight home games in which Cardinals have faced a southpaw

New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Gee: Mets 4-1 SU in road games when facing a southpaw for the second consecutive game
Capuano: Under is 5-1 in last six Dodgers' home series finales


American League

Cleveland at Minnesota, 1:10 ET
Carrasco: Under is 10-3-1 in last 14 when Indians play a road series getaway day game in middle of a road trip
Gibson: Twins 1-12 SU in last 13 in home series getaway game in the middle of a homestand

Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 ET
Porcello: Tigers 0-6 SU in Porcello's last six road starts during the day.
Danks: Under is 20-7-2 when Danks pitches at home during the day

Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees, 7:05 ET
Weaver: Angels 2-6 SU when Weaver starts on the road after the team won in his last outing
Nova: Under is 6-2-1 in Nova's last nine home starts

Boston at Toronto, 7:07 ET
Lester: Over is 10-5 when Lester makes a start in Toronto
Johnson: Over is 12-2 in last 14 Blue Jay home games versus a southpaw

Seattle at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Harang: Under is 10-4-1 in last 15 road games in which Mariners have faced a southpaw
Price: Under is 15-1-1 when Price pitches as a home favorite of more than -200

Houston at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Cosart: Over is 4-1 last five times Astros have played a road night game that precedes a day game
Parker: Athletics 7-2 SU in Parker's last nine home starts


Interleague

Miami at Kansas City Royals, 2:10 ET
Turner: Marlins 1-8 SU in Turner's last nine road starts
Santana: Under is 9-3 when Santana starts at home in 2013

Baltimore at Arizona, 3:40 ET MLB
Tillman: Orioles 6-2 SU in last eight getaway day games on the road
Corbin: Under is 10-3 when Corbin starts at home in 2013

Milwaukee at Texas, 8:05 ET MLB
Thornburg: Brewers 3-16 SU in final game of a road series in 2013
Garza: Under is 6-2 in 2013 when Rangers are a home favorite of more than -200

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, August 14

Hot pitchers
-- Arroyo is 2-1, 1.69 in his last three road starts. Rusin is 1-1, 2.00 in his last three starts overall.
-- de la Rosa is 2-1, 1.17 in his last four home starts. Cashner is 3-1, 4.88 in his last four starts overall.
-- Lincecum is 1-1, 1.23 in his last three starts.
-- Beachy is 1-0, 2.51 in his last two starts.
-- Gee is 2-1, 1.78 in his last five starts. Capuano is 1-0, 3.12 in his last three home starts.

-- Santana is 3-0, 3.38 in his last five starts.
-- Thornburg allowed one run in 12 IP in his first two '13 starts. Garza is 2-1, 3.68 in four starts for the Rangers.
-- Orioles won last five Tillman starts (4-0, 3.15). Corbin is 3-2, 2.21 in his last six starts.

-- Weaver is 4-0, 1.49 in his last five starts. Nova is 3-2, 1.60 in his last six.
-- Price is 2-0, 1.11 in his last four starts.
-- Porcello is 4-0, 2.33 in his last six starts.
-- Cosart is 1-0, 1.64 in five starts this season.

Cold pitchers
-- Zimmerman is 1-3, 5.76 in his last five starts.
-- Lannan is 1-2, 8.41 in his last four starts.
-- Liriano allowed ten runs in 2.1 IP in last start at Denver, after going 3-0 in his previous three starts, with a 0.42 RA. Miller is 1-1, 5.06 in his last three.

-- Turner is 0-3, 4.45 in his last five starts.

-- Rogers is 0-3, 16.05 in his last three starts. Lester is 1-3, 3.91 in his last four road starts.
-- Harang is 0-2, 11.25 in his last three starts.
-- Danks is 0-4, 4.86 in his last seven starts.
-- Gibson is 0-1, 7.90 in his last three starts. Carrasco is 0-4, 9.42 in six starts, last of which was July 6.
-- Parker has a 5.82 RA in his last three starts.

Starting Pitchers/First Inning
You can wager on whether teams will score in the first inning. Below is how often a starting pitcher has allowed 1+ runs in first inning in one of his starts........
-- Arroyo 4-23; Rusin 1-5
-- Cashner 7-19; de la Rosa 4-24 (0 of last 6)
-- Lincecum 9-23 (1 of last 6); Zimmerman 4-23
-- Lannan 4-13 (1 of last 8); Beachy 2-3
-- Liriano 4-17; Miller 5-21
-- Gee 4-23 (0 of last 8); Capuano 2-14 (0 of last 5)

-- Turner 3-13; Santana 10-24
-- Tillman 4-23 (1 of last 12); Corbin 5-23
-- Thornburg 0-2; Garza 1-16

-- Carrasco 2-6; Gibson 2-8
-- Porcello 4-21 (1 of last 10); Danks 6-15
-- Weaver 3-16 (0 of last 5); Nova 4-11
-- Lester 8-24; Rogers 5-13 (3 of last 3)
-- Harang 8-19 (4 of last 7); Price 5-17 (0 of last 4)
-- Cosart 2-5; Parker 8-23

Totals
-- Under is 8-2-1 in San Francisco's last eleven games.
-- Eight of last ten Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Cincinnati road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Pittsburgh games.
-- Four of last five Colorado games went over the total.
-- Under is 13-4-1 in last eighteen Dodger games.

-- Last three Texas games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Miami games.
-- Four of last six Arizona games went over the total.

-- Nine of last twelve Angel games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-3-1 in last twelve Toronto games.
-- Five of last six Seattle games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Detroit games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Minnesota games.
-- Five of last seven Houston games went over the total.

Hot teams
-- Washington won its last four games, scoring 27 runs.
-- Braves won 16 of their last 18 games.
-- Cincinnati won six of its last seven games.
-- Colorado won six of its last eight home games.
-- Dodgers are 39-8 in their last 47 games.

-- Rangers won 13 of their last 15 games. Milwaukee won five of last seven.
-- Kansas City won 17 of its last 21 games.
-- Diamondbacks won five of their last seven games.

-- Bronx Bombers won four of their last five games.
-- Mariners won last three road games, scoring 16 runs.
-- Minnesota won eight of its last twelve games.

Cold teams
-- Giants lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Phillies lost 18 of their last 22 games.
-- Cubs lost ten of their last eleven home games.
-- Pirates lost their last four games, scoring ten runs. St Louis lost four of its last six games.
-- Padres lost six of their last nine games.
-- Mets lost eight of their last twelve road games.

-- Marlins lost eight of their last ten games, scoring 20 runs.
-- Orioles lost three of their last four games.

-- Toronto lost five of its last six games. Red Sox lost three of last five.
-- Angels lost 13 of their last 18 games.
-- Rays lost last six games, outscored 40-22.
-- White Sox lost 13 of their last 19 games. Detroit lost four of last five.
-- Indians lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Oakland is 3-5 in last eight games. Astros lost 24 of their last 30 games.

Umpires
-- Cin-Chi-- Six of last nine Culbreth games went over the total.
-- SD-Col-- Last three Bucknor games stayed under the total.
-- SF-Wsh-- Last eight Estabrook games stayed under the total.
-- Phil-Atl-- Nine of last eleven Darling games stayed under total.
-- Pitt-StL-- Last four Wendelstedt games went over the total.
-- NY-LA-- Last five Cooper games stayed under the total.

-- Mia-KC-- Nine of last twelve LBarrett games stayed under.
-- Blt-Az-- Under is 7-2-2 in last eleven Barry games.
-- Mil-Tex-- Six of last nine Davidson games stayed under.

-- Cle-Min-- Five of last seven Fletcher games stayed under.
-- Det-Chi-- Favorites won five of last seven Reyburn games.
-- LA-NY-- Six of last eight Vanover games stayed under total.
-- Bos-Tor-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Cuzzi games.
-- Sea-TB-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Bell games.
-- Hst-A's-- 11 of last 13 Hernandez games went over total.

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MLB

Wednesday, August 14

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland

2:10 PM
MIAMI vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Miami's last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Miami's last 16 games on the road
Kansas City is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami

2:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox are 7-16 SU in their last 23 games when playing Detroit

2:20 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home

3:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
San Diego is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego

3:40 PM
BALTIMORE vs. ARIZONA
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Baltimore is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Arizona is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore

7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. NY YANKEES
LA Angels are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Angels's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels

7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 12 games
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco

7:07 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 12 games

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. TAMPA BAY
Seattle is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games at home
Tampa Bay is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home

8:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games at home

8:15 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
St. Louis is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home

10:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Houston
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston

10:10 PM
NY METS vs. LA DODGERS
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Mets's last 14 games
LA Dodgers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing NY Mets


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MLB

Wednesday, August 14

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MLB Top 3: Hot 'under' pitchers on the mound Wednesday
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Looking play some totals? Wednesday's Major League Baseball action features a trio of pitchers that have trended toward scorelines finishing under the total.

Here is a look at three pitchers to consider if you're looking to play totals.

Jered Weaver, Los Angeles Angels (7-5, 2.87 ERA)

The 'under' is 9-1 in Weaver's previous 10 trips to the mound and 13-3 on the season overall. The righty had a stellar July as he posted an ERA of 1.32 and his August isn't so bad either. He's 2-0 with a 3.07 ERA for the month.

The Angels continue a four-game series with the Yankees Wednesday.

Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants (6-11, 4.18)

It hasn't been the best season for the former two-time Cy Young award winner, but he's put in performances that harken back to better days recently. Over his last three starts, in which the 'under' is 3-0, the righty has an ERA of 1.23. Perhaps he's turning his season around.

The Giants are in Washington to face the Nationals Wednesday.

Dillon Gee New York Mets (8-8, 3.82 ERA)

The Mets righty has been putting in some fine performances if you haven't noticed. The under is 5-0 in his previous five start and Gee owns an ERA of 1.53 over that stretch. Over those five games, Gee has allowed zero earned runs twice and one earned run twice.

The Mets finish up their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday.


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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 14

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CINCINNATI (67 - 52) at CHICAGO CUBS (52 - 67) - 2:20 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 6-11 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CINCINNATI is 166-120 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 645-716 (+56.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 307-329 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 166-120 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 323-335 (+48.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 96-54 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 205-165 (+46.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 113-168 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-35 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-30 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 18-34 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-22 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-35 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 79-123 (-27.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-44 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 137-181 (-60.4 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
CINCINNATI is 12-3 (+7.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.9 Units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ARROYO is 12-9 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.168.
His team's record is 15-12 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-15. (-4.0 units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
RUSIN is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI 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 OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (54 - 65) at COLORADO (56 - 65) - 3:10 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 5-18 (-11.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
DE LA ROSA is 14-2 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 29-11 (+15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 10-0 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 7-0 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 15-8 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 9-0 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 130-151 (+3.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 22-16 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 130-148 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 22-18 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 65-63 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 120-163 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 108-116 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 37-58 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 193-251 (-59.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-31 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 11-4 (+6.7 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. COLORADO since 1997
CASHNER is 0-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.32 and a WHIP of 1.851.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.7 units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 6-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.383.
His team's record is 11-3 (+7.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+1.6 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (52 - 66) at WASHINGTON (58 - 60) - 7:05 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-66 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-62 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-42 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-43 (-16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-39 (-21.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-35 (-23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-13 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
LINCECUM is 23-34 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 23-33 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 15-25 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 1-12 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 13-3 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 16-3 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 58-60 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 58-60 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 40-45 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LINCECUM is 1-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.602.
His team's record is 3-5 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-6. (-4.5 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 3-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.173.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (53 - 66) at ATLANTA (73 - 47) - 7:10 PM
JOHN LANNAN (L) vs. BRANDON BEACHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 53-66 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-14 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 53-66 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-79 (-23.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-81 (-24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 73-47 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 41-17 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 78-44 (+24.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 72-46 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 104-63 (+25.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 57-28 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 365-336 (+41.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-4 (+1.9 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LANNAN is 9-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.480.
His team's record is 10-7 (+8.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-10. (-4.2 units)

BRANDON BEACHY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BEACHY is 0-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.256.
His team's record is 1-7 (-6.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.4 units)

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PITTSBURGH (70 - 48) at ST LOUIS (68 - 50) - 8:15 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 127-191 (-46.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 24-45 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 224-447 (-96.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 95-223 (-69.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 200-131 (+47.7 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.
PITTSBURGH is 70-48 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-16 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
PITTSBURGH is 14-4 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-19 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 70-48 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 45-29 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 58-37 (+25.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 28-19 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 12-18 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 34-32 (-9.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 57-67 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-4 (+4.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.2 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LIRIANO is 2-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MILLER is 0-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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NY METS (54 - 63) at LA DODGERS (69 - 50) - 10:10 PM
DILLON GEE (R) vs. CHRIS CAPUANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 18-40 (-18.4 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.
LA DODGERS are 69-50 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 12-1 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
LA DODGERS are 66-50 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 47-32 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 89-63 (+16.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 33-14 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA DODGERS are 16-4 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CAPUANO is 17-7 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 67-74 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 22-12 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 106-110 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 22-17 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 56-54 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
GEE is 19-14 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GEE is 8-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 2-7 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

DILLON GEE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GEE is 0-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. NY METS since 1997
CAPUANO is 1-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.53 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.6 units)

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CLEVELAND (64 - 56) at MINNESOTA (53 - 64) - 1:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 10-32 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 7-22 (-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 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 53-64 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-22 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 52-58 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 64-56 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-16 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CLEVELAND is 61-53 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-25 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 36-21 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 91-127 (-35.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-25 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 60-92 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-49 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-40 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-6 (+0.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.5 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CARRASCO is 1-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.330.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (69 - 49) at CHI WHITE SOX (46 - 72) - 2:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 164-129 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 23-28 (-14.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 73-77 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 156-123 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 47-44 (-18.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-11 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORCELLO is 28-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-72 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 109-112 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-34 (-19.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-67 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-54 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 5-7 (+1.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PORCELLO is 7-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.171.
His team's record is 9-5 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-9. (-4.9 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. DETROIT since 1997
DANKS is 4-9 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.42 and a WHIP of 1.533.
His team's record is 8-10 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-7. (+2.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (53 - 65) at NY YANKEES (61 - 57) - 7:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 53-65 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 53-65 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 35-51 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 42-45 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 24-40 (-26.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 24-37 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 688-683 (+52.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
WEAVER is 33-13 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 33-13 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 13-2 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
WEAVER is 6-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.21 and a WHIP of 1.386.
His team's record is 9-4 (+5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-5.3 units)

IVAN NOVA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
NOVA is 3-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.87 and a WHIP of 1.630.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

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BOSTON (72 - 49) at TORONTO (54 - 65) - 7:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JOSH JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 52-62 (-22.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-25 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 97-104 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 92-100 (-24.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 44-45 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 17-23 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 17-21 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 72-49 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 19-12 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-17 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 54-65 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 29-32 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TORONTO is 18-31 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 29-43 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 32-36 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TORONTO is 5-18 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
JOHNSON is 4-12 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-5 (+1.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.9 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)

JON LESTER vs. TORONTO since 1997
LESTER is 14-7 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.074.
His team's record is 16-10 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-11. (+2.2 units)

JOSH JOHNSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
JOHNSON is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

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SEATTLE (55 - 63) at TAMPA BAY (66 - 51) - 7:10 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 109-60 (+29.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HARANG is 17-8 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 29-16 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 36-25 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 20-16 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 8-14 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 19-21 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 8-14 (-15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 19-21 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 19-21 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HARANG is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (38 - 80) at OAKLAND (67 - 51) - 10:05 PM
JARRED COSART (R) vs. JARROD PARKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 93-186 (-45.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 39-98 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 7-32 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 91-181 (-44.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 68-139 (-34.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-48 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 67-51 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 86-52 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 267-197 (+64.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 63-46 (+21.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 64-47 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 42-28 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 110-76 (+38.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 64-56 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 78-47 (+25.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 39-17 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-7 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 11-2 (+6.7 Units) against HOUSTON this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

JARRED COSART vs. OAKLAND since 1997
COSART is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JARROD PARKER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PARKER is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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MIAMI (45 - 73) at KANSAS CITY (62 - 55) - 2:10 PM
JACOB TURNER (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 114-166 (-35.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 14-30 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 15-39 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 113-162 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 75-116 (-31.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 62-55 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 26-15 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 8-0 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 47-36 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SANTANA is 11-2 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 333-375 (+41.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

JACOB TURNER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
TURNER is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 12.47 and a WHIP of 1.617.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. MIAMI since 1997
SANTANA is 0-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 10.56 and a WHIP of 2.086.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (65 - 54) at ARIZONA (61 - 57) - 3:40 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 6-0 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game this season.
CORBIN is 19-4 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 19-4 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 9-1 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 65-54 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 57-47 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 80-66 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 24-14 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 51-37 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 60-46 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 33-20 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-24 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TILLMAN is 18-5 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 9-1 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 16-5 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 10-3 (+8.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 11-2 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 8-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

PAT CORBIN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (52 - 67) at TEXAS (69 - 51) - 8:05 PM
TYLER THORNBURG (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 52-67 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-67 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 85-50 (+25.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 224-185 (+37.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
GARZA is 11-4 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GARZA is 11-4 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 29-21 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+1.7 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

TYLER THORNBURG vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT GARZA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GARZA is 4-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.141.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

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[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, August 14

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Pitcher's wind expected at Wrigley this afternoon
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The wind at Wrigley Field in Chicago is expected to blow in toward home plate at 7 mph for this afternoon's 2:10 p.m. ET game against the Cincinnati Reds.

As usual for Cubs home games, the over/under was delayed Wednesday morning and no total had been posted by 8:30 a.m. ET.

The Cubs opened as +125 underdogs after losing three in a row including the first two games of the series against the Reds.

The over/under is 2-4 when the wind blows in from center at Wrigley this season. The Cubs and their opponents combine for 7.83 runs per game and a .245 batting average.


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