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**Udog** · 08-20-2013, 10:11 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Former Texas hoop coach Tom Penders tweeted that the AAC (old Big East) will have more NCAA tourney teams than the new Big East.

-- NCAA came to its senses and declared the former Marine eligible to play football right away at Middle Tennessee. Good decision.

-- Kirk Cousins got hurt against the Steelers; Rex Grossman is the #3 QB for the Redskins. RGIII's timetable to play just sped up. A lot.

-- Angels announced that Albert Pujols is officially done for the year.

-- Did you know the Dodgers-Angels haven't traded with each other since a minor deal in March, 1976? (Orlando Alvarez for Ellie Rodriguez)

-- Cubs traded David De Jesus to Washington; hard to believe Nats won't have De Jesus next year, since it'll cost $1.5M to cut him. By trading him, Cubs saved $2.5M.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend..........

13) First thing that hit me watching FOX Sports1 (from this point on called FS1) this weekend: damn, they hired a lot of former players. No former coaches; why doesn’t network TV hire more former coaches?

12) Should’ve counted on this but never thought of it: FOX football broadcasts are now basically infomercials for FS1, as it launches and tries to capture/hold an audience. Hiring Randy Moss was weird; not sure you should reward guys who weren’t good guys when they played. There are enough good guys out there who have a lot to say.

11) Still think FS1 would be helped a lot by a Jimmy the Greek type, a sharp pro handicapper to pick NFL games against the spread; ESPN has Hank Greenberg on Sports Center (who they greatly underuse, he is outstanding). You want to build an audience, give the viewer something that the competition isn’t giving them.

10) While FS1 hired a lot of former players, ESPN trends in the other direction, hiring the cerebral Keith Olbermann (knows an awful lot about baseball, but not very likeable) to go with Team Nitwit (Stephen A Smith/Skip Bayless) as non-athletes with a big on-air presence.

They even chose Bill Simmons over Stan Van Gundy for their NBA pregame show, one of the worst decisions since Holy Cross declined to be a member of the original Big East 30+ years ago. Picking a non-athlete suit over a former coach for a pregame show is insulting to the viewer.

9) Over the weekend, Bayless tweeted something about the Seahawks being a threat to New England in the AFC. Problem is, Seattle has been in the NFC since 2001. By all means, give this jackass more airtime.

8) Maria Sharapova fired Jimmy Connors as her coach after one match? Did I read that right? I dated someone once who was a really good tennis player when she was a teenager; wow did she have a temper!!! (Imagine anyone getting mad at me? Nope, me either) Tennis players seem to be a little bit on edge at all times. Lot of drama.

7) Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean has 122,000+ followers on Twitter, but the best Big Dozen hoop coach to follow on Twitter is Nebraska coach Tim Miles, who often tweets at halftime of games (one liners summing up the first half). Miles has built programs at North Dakota State and Colorado State and is a rising star in the coaching business.

6) Speaking of the Cornhuskers, their hoop opener with Florida Gulf Coast (remember them?) will be on the Big Dozen Network November 8. National TV for FGCU again? They better enjoy it, because with Andy Enfield at USC, normalcy will return fairly quickly.

5) Odd Stat of the Day #1, courtesy of Elias Sports Bureau: In the history of major league baseball, only three teams have been shut out in the first two games of a manager’s tenure; once in 1876, and twice this season, with the Marlins/Phillies.

4) Odd Stat of the Day #2, also courtesy of Elias: Milwaukee Brewers have made 21 errors behind Wily Peralta this year, the most any team has made behind any one pitcher this season. I thought that number would be higher.

3) December 7 (or first Saturday in December) used to be a dead day for college football, but now its Championship Saturday.

CBS added the Mountain West title game (new this year) at 10pm to cap off their day of football.

2) Michigan QB Devin Gardner was 40-1 to win the Heisman this year, now he’s 25-1. My longshot pick is the Mettenberger kid at LSU, now that he has an NFL coach (Cam Cameron) as his tutor.

1) There could be 39 bowl games next year, which would be fine, except for fact that teams with losing records should not play in a bowl game, and with less than 130 I-A teams, 39 bowls pretty much guarantees a few cruddy teams would play in a bowl every year.

I mean, 5-7 Pitt vs 5-7 Maryland in the Compass Bowl? Enough already, not that I won’t watch it, because I will unless there is college basketball on at the same time. Its just not right.

**Udog** · 08-20-2013, 10:12 AM

The hottest bet of the summer you've been missing

Road favorites in the CFL continue to be one of the hottest bets of the summer after the Hamilton Tiger-Cats downed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last Friday 37-18.

The Tabbies easily covered the 3.5-point spread and road chalk improves to 8-1 straight up and against the spread in the CFL this season.

This was the only matchup which featured a road fave in Week 8 of the CFL schedule.

Bettors have the opportunity to jump on this spot with lines out for three of the four Week 9 games.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are currently 3.5-point road favorites as they travel to face the Edmonton Eskimos Saturday afternoon.

Thursday's matchup between the BC Lions at the Montreal Alouettes is currently off the board.

**Udog** · 08-20-2013, 10:12 AM

AFC North preview: Can revamped Ravens compete?

The Baltimore Ravens not only find themselves with a Super Bowl Bull’s-eye on their back but must also overcome a roster which find’s many of their heroes missing from last year’s squad.

AFC North Division

BALTIMORE RAVENS

Team Theme: THE WIZARD OF OZ

Say what you will about the retirement of future Hall of Fame LB Ray Lewis and the loss of three free agent defections in LB Dannell Ellerbe, DE Paul Kruger and S Ed Reed – GM Ozzie Newsome did not panic. Instead, he made the signing of QB Joe Flacco priority-one, then went out and signed Pro Bowl DE Elvis Dumervil before attacking the draft with a defensive makeover plan that infused the unit with playmakers and speed. Remember, this team actually allowed more yards than it gained last year, no thanks to a declining defense that slipped 73 YPG from the previous season. They will be forced to pay the price for winning last year’s Super Bowl, however, as the Ravens’ 2013 non-division opponents were 94-74 (.560) last season, 2nd most difficult schedule in the league… all while wearing a major Bull’s-eye on their back. Say what you want, this isn’t same team that won Super Bowl, but the Ravens are confident additions they made will compensate for loss of several key players and enable them to contend for division title. In closing, while lauding Lewis’ career, our favorite sports columnist, Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, insists “He was so good his statue will lead the Ravens in tackles in 2013.”

Stat You Will Like: The Ravens are the only NFL team to make the playoffs each of the last five years.

PLAY ON: vs. Green Bay (10/13) - *KEY as a dog

IN THE STATS: The Super Bowl champs held zero foes to season-low yardage last year.

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Team Theme: CATS ON THE PROWL

You knew it was coming. It was just a matter of how long it would last. As expected last year, like a bad case of the flu, a dreaded case of Sophomore Blues attacked Bengals QB Andy Dalton. To his credit, he shook it off in time to lead his charges back to the postseason for a 2nd-straight year when Cincinnati turned a 3-5 start into a 7-1 finish in 2012. A superlative draft that landed TE Tyler Eifert and RB Giovani Bernard figures to compliment Jay Gruden’s hybrid West Coast offense while taking double-teams away from star WR A.J. Green. The second-half improvement last year was keyed by a defense that allowed 12.8 PPG while totaling 31 sacks, en route to a team record 51 sacks overall. The addition of Pro Bowl LB James Harrison is like the icing on the cake. Making back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 1982 – and first back-to-back winning seasons in a non-strike year since 1976 – has these Cats licking their paws. Now they want to break a streak of futility in the postseason, with the last win coming in the 1990 season, tied for seventh-longest such streak in NFL history. Considering they have never reached the playoffs three years in a row, the pressure is on.

Stat You Will Like: Andy Dalton is the only quarterback in NFL history to make the playoffs in his first two seasons while throwing for at least 20 touchdowns each year.

PLAY AGAINST: as a favorite vs. Green Bay (9/22)

IN THE STATS: The Bengals were 3-1 ‘ITS’ in non-conference games last season.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

Team Theme: CH-CH-CHANGES

Under new ownership, Toledo native Rob Chudzinski becomes the 6th head coach in 10 years for Cleveland this season. After scoring more than 20 points in only six games over two seasons, the Browns saw all they wanted to see from Pat Shurmur. Chudzinski served as Browns offensive coordinator in 2007, the last time they enjoyed a winning season. After inking Chudzinski, Cleveland immediately signed former San Diego head coach Norv Turner as its new offensive coordinator. He will implement an up-tempo attack that should benefit QB Brandon Weeden, a strong-armed shotgun passer. The addition of WR Davone Best and added production from a healthy RB Trent Richardson should provide an added boost to the offense. Meanwhile, Arizona’s fiery former DC Ray Horton will reconstruct the defense, transitioning to 3-4 with multiple attacking fronts. The best news is the Browns will take on the easiest non-division strength-of-schedule this campaign, with foes going 72-93 (.436) in 2012. For a team that has averaged more than 11 losses per season the last five years, those changes are welcome.

Stat You Will Like: The Browns held the Steelers to season-low yardage in each of the two meetings last year.

PLAY ON: vs. Baltimore (9/15)

IN THE STATS: The Browns are 19-61 ‘ITS’ in all games the last five seasons.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Team Theme: SOUND THE BELL

If there is one thing you can count on year after year, it’s Santa Claus working overtime on Christmas eve – and an impregnable Steelers ‘D’. And like clockwork, Saint Nick once again delivered as promised while, behind DC Dick LeBeau, the league’s No. 1 ranked injury-marred defense held seven opponents to season-low, or 2nd-low, yards last year. And speaking of injuries, Ben Roethlisberger was enjoying a career year last season before he injured his ribs and the Steelers staggered to a 2-5 finish thereafter. One can only imagine what happens when or if Big Ben and Troy Polamalu return to health. Help starts with more options on offense and that’s where the selection of RB Le’Veon Bell in this year’s draft kick starts the new plan. OC Todd Haley insists Bell has ‘Eddie George physical traits,’ so he should become the workhorse back they’ve missed since the retirement of Jerome Bettis. LeBeau knows finding a replacement for Pro Bowl – and major head case – LB James Harrison will become a main priority but believes Jason Worilds can be the man. Remember this: Pittsburgh hasn’t endured consecutive non-winning seasons since Bill Clinton was president (1998-99). Get the Terrible Towels out… the Steel Curtain is back.

Stat You Will Like: Teams are 37-55 SU and 32-57-3 ATS facing Mike Tomlin’s Steelers, including 12-33-2 ATS when favored.

PLAY ON: vs. Tennessee (9/8)

IN THE STATS: The Steelers are 53-15 ‘ITS’ in all games since 2009, including 12-4 LY.

Note: Team write-ups are excerpts from the 2013 PLAYBOOK Football Preview magazine. Numbers following team name represent the amount of returning starters on offense and defense, with an asterisk (*) designating a returning quarterback. Potential designated ‘Play On’ and ‘Play Against’ Best Bets follow each team’s preview.

**Udog** · 08-20-2013, 10:12 AM

Best over/under bets of NFL preseason Week 3

If you’re tackling totals this NFL preseason this week, take a look at which teams lean towards the over or the under during Week 3 of the exhibition schedule.

Records since 1995.

Best NFL preseason Week 3 over bets

Denver Broncos (10-7 SU, 12-5 O/U in Week 3)

The Broncos are 1-1 O/U thus far in the 2013 preseason after being defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 40-10 in Week 2. In the two combined games, Denver has managed just 20 points with quarterback Brock Osweiler getting the bulk of snaps on offense. The Broncos host the St. Louis Rams in their Week 3 game and it will be the first home game of the preseason. Both home games went over the total in their 2012 preseason.

Indianapolis Colts (7-9 SU, 11-5 O/U in Week 3)

The Colts were one of the top under plays in the 2012 regular season (6-10 O/U) but have trended over the total in Week 3 of the preseason since '95. Indy was throttled in its preseason opener 44-20 drawing the ire of team owner Jim Irsay. They bounced back in fine fashion, defeating the New York Giants 20-12 in Week 2 behind a pair of TD tosses by Andrew Luck.The Colts have played over the total in three consecutive Week 3 preseason games. Indy will host the Cleveland Browns in Week 3.

Best NFL preseason Week 3 under bets

New York Giants (2-15 SU, 4-13 O/U in Week 3)

The G-Men are already 0-2 O/U to start the 2013 preseason, with their Week 2 matchup against the Colts playing under the 41 point total Sunday night. The Giants have played under the total in three straight Week 3 preseason games.

New York Jets (13-4 SU, 4-13 O/U in Week 3)

The Jets are coming off a massive Week 2 37-13 blowout of the hapless Jacksonville Jaguars. The big offensive production pushed their O/U record to 2-0 in their two preseason games. Mark Sanchez played the majority of the game and the rushing attack - spearheaded by Bilal Powell - looked effective against the Jags.

The Jets and Giants meetup in Week 3.

The two clubs traditionally square off in the preseason and have played under the total in eight of the last 10 and two straight heading into their 2013 matchup.

**Udog** · 08-20-2013, 10:14 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Los Angeles at Seattle
The Sparks look to build on their 7-3 ATS record in their last 10 games versus the Storm. Los Angeles is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Sparks favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

Game 601-602: Minnesota at Atlanta (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 120.127; Atlanta 109.800
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 10 1/2; 151
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 3; 156 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-3); Under

Game 603-604: Chicago at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 114.774; Washington 109.184
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 5 1/2; 157
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 154
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-1 1/2); Over

Game 605-606: Phoenix at Tulsa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 107.495; Tulsa 114.500
Dunkel Line & Total: Tulsa by 7; 158
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2 1/2; 153 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+2 1/2); Over

Game 607-608: Los Angeles at Seattle (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 116.541; Seattle 107.492
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 9; 143
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 5 1/2; 147
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-5 1/2); Under

WNBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, August 20

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MINNESOTA (18 - 6) at ATLANTA (13 - 9) - 8/20/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 8-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (17 - 8) at WASHINGTON (12 - 14) - 8/20/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 239-293 ATS (-83.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 150-193 ATS (-62.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 148-190 ATS (-61.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 144-181 ATS (-55.1 Units) after a division game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 15-35 ATS (-23.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 66-92 ATS (-35.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-5 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (13 - 12) at TULSA (8 - 17) - 8/20/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in August or September games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 6-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 9-2 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOS ANGELES (18 - 7) at SEATTLE (11 - 13) - 8/20/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 8-4 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 9-3 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Tuesday, August 20

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Minnesota's last 21 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota

7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. WASHINGTON
Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
See more trends!

8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. TULSA
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tulsa
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tulsa
Tulsa is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tulsa's last 11 games when playing Phoenix
See more trends!

10:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. SEATTLE
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Los Angeles's last 17 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
Seattle is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Los Angele

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WNBA

Tuesday, August 20

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Hot under the radar bet: Chicago Sky on ATS streak
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The Chicago Sky of the WNBA are tops in the Eastern Conference and are a hot bet against the spread of late.

The Sky are 5-0 ATS in their last five overall and are 4-1 straight up over that stretch. The hot ATS streak puts the Sky on top of the league's ATS standings with a record of 14-9-2.

In their four victories, the Sky have dispatched their opponents with relative ease, winning by double digits in three games and an average margin of victory of 12 points.

The Washington Mystics will host the Sky Tuesday. Chicago is currently a 2.5-point road fave.

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**Udog** · 08-20-2013, 10:16 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Pittsburgh at San Diego
The Padres look to take advantage of a Pittsburgh team that is 0-5 in A.J. Burnett's last 5 road starts. San Diego is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Padres favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+100). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

Game 951-952: Colorado at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.040; Philadelphia (Cloyd) 15.145
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Colorado (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-105); Over

Game 953-954: LA Dodgers at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Capuano) 17.240; Miami (Turner) 15.803
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-140); Under

Game 955-956: Atlanta at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Beachy) 17.032; NY Mets (Wheeler) 15.617
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-140); Under

Game 957-958: Arizona at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Corbin) 16.411; Cincinnati (Cingrani) 15.434
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+120); Over

Game 959-960: Washington at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Haren) 13.925; Cubs (Rusin) 14.851
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-140); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+120); N/A

Game 961-962: St. Louis at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lynn) 15.948; Milwaukee (Lohse) 14.645
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-140); Under

Game 963-964: Pittsburgh at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Burnett) 14.914; San Diego (Ross) 15.814
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-120); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+100); Over

Game 965-966: Toronto at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Rogers) 14.752; NY Yankees (Nova) 16.262
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 967-968: Toronto at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Buehrle) 15.348; NY Yankees (Hughes) 14.403
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 969-970: Minnesota at Detroit (7:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Pelfrey) 14.000; Detroit (Porcello) 16.516
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-200); Under

Game 971-972: Tampa Bay at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Cobb) 15.510; Baltimore (Gonzalez) 14.475
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+100); Over

Game 973-974: Houston at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Cosart) 14.255; Texas (Blackley) 15.714
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 975-976: Chicago White Sox at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 15.258; Kansas City (Santana) 16.812
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-170); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-170); Under

Game 977-978: Cleveland at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Salazar) 15.471; LA Angels (Wilson) 13.833
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+110); Over

Game 979-980: Seattle at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Saunders) 15.653; Oakland (Gray) 14.688
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+170); Over

Game 981-982: Boston at San Francisco (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Peavy) 15.981; San Francisco (Vogelsong) 14.438
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Boston (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-150); Under

**Udog** · 08-20-2013, 10:24 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, August 20

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COLORADO (58 - 68) at PHILADELPHIA (55 - 69) - 7:05 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. TYLER CLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 122-166 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 82-106 (-36.2 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 195-254 (-60.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 27-32 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 12-6 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DE LA ROSA is 16-9 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 16-8 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 10-0 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 55-69 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 136-157 (-45.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 71-70 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 55-69 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-46 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-32 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 0-4 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 8.03 and a WHIP of 1.581.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

TYLER CLOYD vs. COLORADO since 1997
CLOYD is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (72 - 52) at MIAMI (48 - 75) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS CAPUANO (L) vs. JACOB TURNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 335-375 (+45.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 72-52 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 35-27 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-3 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
LA DODGERS are 69-52 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 24-17 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 49-33 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA DODGERS are 19-6 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MIAMI is 117-168 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 97-124 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 97-124 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 67-97 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 42-68 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.4 Units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. MIAMI since 1997
CAPUANO is 6-5 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 7-8 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-10. (-6.7 units)

JACOB TURNER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (76 - 48) at NY METS (57 - 66) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON BEACHY (R) vs. ZACK WHEELER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WHEELER is 8-3 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WHEELER is 8-3 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 76-48 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 12-2 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
ATLANTA is 19-6 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 75-47 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 53-32 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 119-73 (+29.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 106-64 (+26.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 60-29 (+20.2 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.
NY METS are 25-32 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 277-291 (-85.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 25-32 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 32-48 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 66-80 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 8-16 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
NY METS are 38-63 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 18-41 (-19.4 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 7-7 (+2.9 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

BRANDON BEACHY vs. NY METS since 1997
BEACHY is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 2.309.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WHEELER is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (64 - 59) at CINCINNATI (71 - 54) - 7:10 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. TONY CINGRANI (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 170-122 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 170-122 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 79-73 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 39-34 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CORBIN is 20-4 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 20-4 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 12-3 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 10-1 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 328-353 (-88.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

PAT CORBIN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CORBIN is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 0.954.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TONY CINGRANI vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (60 - 64) at CHICAGO CUBS (54 - 70) - 8:05 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 60-64 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 56-75 (-27.4 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 24-35 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 5-12 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
WASHINGTON is 60-64 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HAREN is 7-15 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 17-27 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 7-15 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 4-12 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 3-10 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-21 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 115-171 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-38 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 13-33 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-30 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-38 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 195-206 (-69.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 81-126 (-27.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-34 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-1 (+3.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HAREN is 1-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.369.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
RUSIN is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 45.00 and a WHIP of 9.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (72 - 52) at MILWAUKEE (54 - 71) - 8:10 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 36-34 (-10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 74-95 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 29-16 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 109-62 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-25 (+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.
LOHSE is 26-14 (+14.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 59-33 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LYNN is 38-18 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LYNN is 21-6 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LYNN is 38-18 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 54-71 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 54-71 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-21 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 9-2 (+6.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

LANCE LYNN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LYNN is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.018.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LOHSE is 2-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 2-6 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-1. (+6.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (73 - 51) at SAN DIEGO (56 - 69) - 10:10 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 27-48 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 34-40 (-17.4 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.
BURNETT is 78-111 (-40.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 2-15 (-13.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 148-148 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 122-129 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 33-56 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 132-152 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 73-51 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-18 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
PITTSBURGH is 31-29 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
PITTSBURGH is 73-51 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 48-29 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 61-39 (+25.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-30 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-21 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BURNETT is 1-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.752.
His team's record is 1-6 (-6.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

TYSON ROSS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (57 - 67) at NY YANKEES (64 - 59) - 1:05 PM
ESMIL ROGERS (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 8-1 (+7.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

ESMIL ROGERS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

IVAN NOVA vs. TORONTO since 1997
NOVA is 3-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.394.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.3 units)

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TORONTO (57 - 67) at NY YANKEES (64 - 59) - 7:05 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 8-1 (+7.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BUEHRLE is 1-10 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.28 and a WHIP of 1.605.
His team's record is 1-14 (-13.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-0.8 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. TORONTO since 1997
HUGHES is 5-5 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.10 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 12-5 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+0.5 units)

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MINNESOTA (54 - 69) at DETROIT (73 - 51) - 7:05 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 32-65 (-25.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-41 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PELFREY is 30-54 (-28.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 29-11 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 59-71 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 40-42 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 168-131 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 160-125 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 92-77 (-21.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-8 (+0.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
10 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.5 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. DETROIT since 1997
PELFREY is 1-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.57 and a WHIP of 1.762.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PORCELLO is 7-5 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.423.
His team's record is 10-8 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-11. (-4.8 units)

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TAMPA BAY (71 - 52) at BALTIMORE (67 - 57) - 7:05 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 31-40 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-57 (+4.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 58-48 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 29-14 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 69-56 (+22.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-49 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 30-15 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 49-35 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 34-22 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-26 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GONZALEZ is 23-14 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 12-3 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 20-11 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 18-10 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 13-7 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 37-20 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 507-589 (+24.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-5 (+1.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

ALEX COBB vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
COBB is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.382.
His team's record is 5-1 (+5.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

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HOUSTON (41 - 83) at TEXAS (72 - 53) - 8:05 PM
JARRED COSART (R) vs. TRAVIS BLACKLEY (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 12-2 (+7.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

JARRED COSART vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

TRAVIS BLACKLEY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (49 - 74) at KANSAS CITY (64 - 59) - 8:10 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 49-74 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 19-37 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-42 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-36 (-18.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 47-69 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-48 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-56 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 6-27 (-18.0 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.
KANSAS CITY is 64-59 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 68-61 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 28-19 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 96-95 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 345-340 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 103-85 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 8-20 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-5 (+1.6 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.7 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DANKS is 5-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 8-4 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.3 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANTANA is 5-6 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.238.
His team's record is 8-8 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-11. (-7.7 units)

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CLEVELAND (67 - 58) at LA ANGELS (55 - 69) - 10:05 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 18-37 (-16.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-34 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-22 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 67-58 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 64-55 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-27 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-21 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA ANGELS are 55-69 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 31-35 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA ANGELS are 55-69 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 36-54 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 43-48 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 26-42 (-26.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 25-39 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-2 (-0.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

C.J. WILSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
WILSON is 3-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

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SEATTLE (57 - 67) at OAKLAND (71 - 53) - 10:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 71-53 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 35-21 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 90-54 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 38-16 (+18.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 271-199 (+64.7 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 65-47 (+21.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 68-49 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 44-30 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 101-65 (+36.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 80-48 (+25.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-18 (+15.0 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 8-6 (+3.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.3 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SAUNDERS is 15-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 16-7 (+7.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-14. (-6.0 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (74 - 53) at SAN FRANCISCO (55 - 69) - 10:15 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. RYAN VOGELSONG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 18-29 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 124-132 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 98-108 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 94-101 (-24.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
VOGELSONG is 28-17 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 20-9 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 31-20 (+14.2 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 74-53 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 38-19 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-69 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-32 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-24 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-65 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-44 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-45 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-41 (-22.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PEAVY is 12-9 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.195.
His team's record is 13-12 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-12. (-2.1 units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 08-20-2013, 10:29 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, August 20

National League

Colorado at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
De La Rosa: Over is 4-1 in De La Rosa's last five road starts
Cloyd: Phillies 2-4 SU in last six home games versus a southpaw

Los Angeles Dodgers at Miami, 7:10 ET
Capuano: Under is 5-2 in Capuano 2013 road starts
Turner: Marlins 1-5 in last six starts by Turner

Atlanta at New York Mets, 7:10 ET
Beachy: Braves 6-1 SU in last seven road series openers
Wheeler: Mets 3-8 SU last 11 in home series opener versus a righthander

Arizona at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET MLB
Corbin: Diamondbacks 8-2 SU in Corbin's 2013 road starts
Cingrani: Under is 6-1 last seven times Reds have faced a southpaw

Washington at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Haren: Under is 4-1-1 in Haren's last six road starts
Rusin: Cubs 2-6 SU in last seven home night games

St. Louis at Milwaukee, 8:10 ET
Lynn: Cardinals 1-4 SU in Lynn's last five road starts
Lohse: Under is 9-1 when Lohse starts a home night game for Brewers

Pittsburgh at San Diego, 10:10 ET
Burnett: Pirates 2-9 SU in 2013 road starts for Burnett
Ross: Over is 11-6-2 in second game of a Padres home series in 2013

American League

Toronto at New York Yankees, 1:05 ET
Rogers: Over is 5-2 last seven Blue Jays road games coming off a loss
Nova: Yankees 2-5 SU last seven times Nova has started a home day game

Toronto at New York Yankees, 7:05 ET
Buehrle: Under is 7-2 in last nine starts for Buehrle
Hughes: Yankees have lost last six times Hughes has started a home night game

Minnesota at Detroit, 7:08 ET
Pelfrey: Twins 2-8 SU when Pelfrey starts on road
Porcello: Tigers 18-2 SU in first game of a home series in 2013

Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 7:05 ET MLB
Cobb: Rays 4-11 SU as a road dog playing at night in 2013
Gonzalez: Orioles 12-3 SU when Gonzalez starts at home

Houston at Texas, 8:05 ET
Cosart: All four of Cosart's career starts have been Unders
Blackley: Rangers are 14-5 since 2008 when facing Astros at home

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Danks: White Sox 1-7 SU when Danks starts on road in 2013
Santana: Under is 10-3 in Santana's home starts for Royals

Cleveland at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 ET
McAllister: Under is 13-4-1 in career road starts for McAllister
Wilson: Under is 8-3 in Wilson's 2013 home starts

Seattle at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Saunders: Under is 5-2-1 when Saunders starts after Mariners lost in his previous outing
Gray: Athletics are 2-5 SU last seven times the second game of a home series was played under the lights

Interleague

Boston at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Peavy: Red Sox have lost each of the previous two road starts by Peavy
Vogelsong: Over is 9-1-2 in Vogelsong's last 12 home starts

**Udog** · 08-20-2013, 10:30 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, August 20

Hot pitchers
-- de la Rosa is 2-0, 2.25 in his last two starts.
-- Beachy is 2-0, 1.29 in four starts this season. Wheeler is 4-1, 3.45 in his last eight outings.
-- Cingrani is 3-1, 2.40 in his last five starts. Corbin is 3-2, 2.45 in his last seven starts.
-- Haren is 3-0, 1.33 in his last four starts, and got an extra inning save over the weekend. Rusin is 2-2, 2.45 in his last five starts.
-- Lohse is 3-1, 2.13 in his last six starts.
-- Ross is 3-1, 1.32 in his last five starts.

-- Toronto won last five Buehrle starts (4-0, 2.36). Nova is 4-2, 1.89 in his last seven starts.
-- Porcello is 5-0, 2.62 in his last seven starts.
-- Cobb is 3-0, 2.79 in his last seven starts.
-- Cosart is 1-0, 1.38 in his first six MLB starts.
-- You're reading ***************.com.
-- Santana is 3-0, 3.08 in his last six starts.
-- Wilson is 2-0, 2.31 in his last couple starts.
-- Gray is 1-1, 2.57 in his first two MLB starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Cloyd is 2-2, 3.67 in six starts, last of which was June 12.
-- Capuano is 0-0, 9.64 in his last couple starts. Turner is 0-3, 4.32 in his last six starts.
-- Lynn is 2-3, 4.46 in his last seven starts.
-- Burnett is 0-1, 9.90 in his last couple starts.

-- Peavy is 1-1, 5.00 in his first three starts for Boston. Vogelsong is 0-0, 4.66 in two starts since coming off the DL.

-- Rogers is 0-3, 11.29 in his last four starts. Hughes is 0-3, 8.31 in his last three starts.
-- Pelfrey is 0-4, 4.74 in his last seven starts.
-- Gonzalez is 0-2, 6.33 in his last four starts.
-- Danks is 0-5, 5.17 in his last eight starts.
-- Blackley is making first '13 start; he is 8-8, 5.28 in 23 career starts; so far in 2013, he was 1-1, 4.89 in 42 games (35 IP) for his old team, the Astros.
-- Salazar is 1-1, 4.24 in three starts this season.
-- Saunders is 1-4, 10.36 in his last five 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........
-- de la Rosa 4-25 (0 of last 7); Cloyd 2-6
-- Capuano 2-15 (0 of last 6); Turner 4-14 (3 of last 3)
-- Beachy 2-4; Wheeler 4-11 (0 of last 4)
-- Corbin 5-24; Cingrani 4-15 (3 of last 5)
-- Haren 4-22; Rusin 2-6
-- Lynn 6-25; Lohse 7-25 (0 of last 7)
-- Burnett 5-22 (0 of last 4); Ross 3-8

-- Peavy 2-16; Vogelsong 5-11

-- Rogers 5-14 (3 of last 4) Buehrle 6-25; Nova 4-12 Hughes 7-23
-- Pelfrey 9-22 (3 of last 5); Porcello 5-22
-- Cobb 3-14; Gonzalez 6-21 (1 of last 8)
-- Cosart 2-6; Blackley 0-0
-- Danks 6-16; Santana 10-25
-- Salazar 1-3; Wilson 4-25 (1 of last 13)
-- Saunders 7-25; Gray 1-2

Totals
-- Seven of last eight Philly games stayed under total.
-- 11 of last 14 Cincinnati road games stayed under the total; seven of last 11 Arizona games went over total.
-- Five of last six games at Citi Field stayed under the total.
-- Last four Miami games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Cub games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last six St Louis games stayed under the total; three of Milwaukee's last four games went over.
-- pitt-sd

-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six San Francisco games.

-- Six of last seven Toronto games stayed under total.
-- Under is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Minnesota games.
-- Six of last eight Baltimore games went over the total.
-- Last four Houston games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2-2 in last ten Kansas City games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Oakland games.
-- 14 of last 18 Angel games went over the total.

Hot teams
-- Reds won seven of their last nine games. Arizona won five of its last seven.
-- Braves won four of their last five games.
-- Dodgers are 42-10 in their last 52 games, but lost last two.
-- Cardinals won six of their last eight games.

-- Bronx Bombers won six of their last eight games.
-- Tampa Bay won five of its last six games.
-- Detroit won four of its last six games.
-- White Sox won their last three games, scoring 18 runs.
-- Texas won 11 of their last 14 games. Astros won four of last seven.
-- A's won four of their last five games.

Cold teams
-- Phillies lost seven of their last ten games, but won last two; Colorado lost its last three games.
-- Miami lost four of its last five home games.
-- Mets are 3-5 in their last eight games.
-- Milwaukee lost four of last six games, allowing 17 runs in last two.
-- Cubs lost six of their last seven games. Washington lost three of its last four.
-- Pittsburgh lost seven of its last nine games. Padres are 4-6 in last ten home games, but won last two.

-- Red Sox lost four of their last six games. Giants are 3-5 in last eight.

-- Blue Jays lost seven of their last eleven games.
-- Orioles lost five of their last seven games.
-- Minnesota lost six of its last seven games.
-- Kansas City lost five of its last seven games.
-- Mariners lost four of their last six games.
-- Angels lost seven of their last nine games. Cleveland lost nine of last 14.

Umpires
-- Col-Phil-- Five of last seven Nelson games went over total.
-- LA-Mia-- Underdogs won four of last five Wolcott games.
-- Az-Cin-- Favorites won five of last six Meals games.
-- Wsh-Chi-- 11 of last 13 Miller games stayed under total.
-- StL-Mil-- Home team won five of last six Foster games.
-- Pitt-SD-- Over is 8-4 in last twelve Eddings games.

-- Bos-SF-- Four of last five Everitt games stayed under total.

-- TB-Balt-- 11 of last 13 Drake games stayed under the total.
-- Hst-Tex-- 13 of last 14 Danley games stayed under the total.
-- Cle-LA-- Underdogs won eight of last twelve Knight games.
-- Sea-A's-- Under is 11-3-1 in last fifteen Schrieber games.

**Udog** · 08-20-2013, 10:30 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 20

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
COLORADO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Colorado is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
Philadelphia is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home

7:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,on the road
Toronto is 0-4-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees9-0-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Toronto
NY Yankees6-2-1 SU in their last 9 games

7:08 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games

7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. CINCINNATI
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games at home
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. MIAMI
LA Dodgers are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games
LA Dodgers are 19-3 SU in their last 22 games on the road
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Miami is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games

8:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games when playing Texas
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas's last 12 games at home
Texas is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

8:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHI CUBS
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing Washington

8:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games on the road
St. Louis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Kansas City is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games at home

10:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland's last 16 games on the road
LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Cleveland

10:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Diego's last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
San Diego is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games when playing Pittsburgh

10:15 PM
BOSTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston

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**Udog** · 08-20-2013, 10:34 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 20

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Tuesday's MLB betting notes and tips
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NATIONAL

Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies (+100, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa has won back-to-back starts, surrendering three runs over 12 innings in that span.

Cold batting stat: Phillies OF Domonic Brown is batting just .214 with zero RBIs in 28 at-bats against the Rockies this season.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-80s under sunny skies. Wind will blow out to right field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 10-1 in De La Rosa's last 11 starts as a favorite.

Atlanta Braves at New York Mets (+126, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler has allowed just two runs over his previous two starts, racking up 16 strikeouts while issuing one walk.

Cold batting stat: Braves C Evan Gattis, once considered a front-runner for the National League rookie of the year award, has just one home run since June 10.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s under sunny skies. Wind will blow out to center field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: New York has lost four of its last five home games after returning from a road trip of seven or more days.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds (-142, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Arizona right-hander Patrick Corbin silenced the Reds in their last encounter, limiting them to one run on three hits over eight innings.

Cold batting stat: Diamondbacks OF Jason Kubel has gone deep just five times in 233 at-bats after racking up 30 homers a season ago.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow in from center field at 3 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 44-17-4 in the last 65 meetings.

Los Angeles Dodgers at Miami Marlins (+132, 7.5)

Cold pitching stat: Dodgers left-hander Chris Capuano has been shelled over his last two starts, surrendering nine runs on 20 hits in 9 1/3 innings.

Cold batting stat: Los Angeles OF Yasiel Puig went 0-for-5 in Monday's series opener and hasn't hit a home run since Aug. 1.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-80s but with a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms, the roof at Marlins Park may be closed. Wind will blow from right to left field at 10 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 9-2-1 in Capuano's last 12 starts as a favorite.

Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs (+121)

Hot pitching stat: Nationals right-hander Dan Haren has allowed just four runs over his last four starts and earned his first career save last time out, working a scoreless inning against Atlanta.

Hot batting stat: Cubs OF Nate Schierholtz, who entered the series with one career homer in 58 at-bats against Washington, went deep twice and finished with six RBIs in Monday's 11-1 victory.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-80s with partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow out to center field at 8 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Chicago.

St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee Brewers (+123, 7.5)

Cold pitching stat: Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn had one of his worst outings of the season against Milwaukee back in mid-May, allowing four runs on eight hits while lasting just five innings.

Hot batting stat: St. Louis C Yadier Molina equaled a season high with four hits in Monday's victory.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-80s with sunny skies. Wind will blow from right to left field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 13-1 in Milwaukee right-hander Kyle Lohse's last 14 starts against a team with a winning record.

Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego Padres (+108, 6.5)

Cold pitching stat: Pirates right-hander A.J. Burnett has just one victory in his last eight starts and has surrendered 11 runs on 16 hits over his last 10 innings.

Cold batting stat: Pittsburgh C Russell Martin was given Monday off after striking out 10 times in his previous five games.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-60s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow in from left field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 4-0 in Burnett's last four road starts.

AMERICAN

Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees (Game 1) (-200)

Cold pitching stat: Blue Jays right-hander Esmil Rogers hasn't won in his last 10 starts and has surrendered seven or more runs four times in that span.

Hot batting stat: Toronto RF Jose Bautista has belted 18 home runs in 207 at-bats against the Yankees over his career.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-80s under sunny skies. Wind will blow from left to right field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The Yankees are 9-2 in right-hander Ivan Nova's last 11 starts on five days' rest.

Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees (Game 2) (-192)

Hot pitching stat: Blue Jays left-hander Mark Buehrle has been the hottest pitcher on the staff, winning five straight decisions while surrendering just eight runs over that stretch.

Hot batting stat: Yankees 2B Robinson Cano is a .348 hitter with three home runs and 10 RBIs in just 23 at-bats against Buehrle.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s under sunny skies. Wind will blow out to left field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Toronto has won its last four doubleheader finales.

Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles (-115, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Rays right-hander Alex Cobb hasn't lost since April 30 in Kansas City, and has surrendered more than three earned runs in a start just once since then.

Cold batting stat: Orioles OF Nick Markakis hasn't homered since June 24, a span of 47 games and 200 at-bats.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-80s under sunny skies. Wind will blow out to left field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 19-6-1 in Baltimore's last 26 Tuesday games.

Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers (-208, 8.5)

Cold pitching stat: Twins right-hander Mike Pelfrey is winless over his last seven starts and is 1-3 with a 5.57 ERA in 21 career innings against the Tigers.

Cold batting stat: Minnesota 1B Justin Morneau has struck out 105 times in 503 career at-bats against Detroit, easily his highest whiff total against any major-league team.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-80s under sunny skies. Wind will blow in from right field at 8 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 7-1 in the last eight meetings in Detroit.

Houston Astros at Texas Rangers (-303, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Astros rookie right-hander Jared Cosart is off to a sizzling start to his major-league career, surrendering just six earned runs over his first 39 innings.

Cold batting stat: Houston is hitting just .248 against left-handed pitching in 2013.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-90s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow in from center field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 6-1-1 in the last eight Tuesday games in Houston.

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals (-170, 8)

Cold pitching stat: White Sox left-hander John Danks has gone winless over his last eight outings and is 0-6 with a 5.13 ERA in eight road starts.

Hot batting stat: Royals 1B Eric Hosmer is hitting .315 over his last 71 games after failing to crack .270 in either of the first two months of the season.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-80s under sunny skies. Wind will blow out to left-center field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Kansas City is 2-9 in its last 11 home games against a team with a road winning percentage lower than .400.

Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics (-192, 8)

Hot pitching stat: Athletics right-hander Sonny Gray had the best performance of his young career last time out, surrendering just four hits over eight scoreless innings in a win over Houston.

Cold batting stat: Oakland OF Yoenis Cespedes is just 1-for-7 in his career against Seattle left-hander Joe Saunders.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-60s under sunny skies. Wind will blow from left to right field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 4-1-2 in Saunders' last seven starts

Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Angels (-145, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson has won his last five decisions, including a 5 1/3-inning stint earlier this month.in which he surrendered just two runs in a win over Cleveland.

Cold batting stat: Indians 2B Jason Kipnis has homered just twice in 109 at-bats since the All-Star break after going deep 13 times in the first half.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-70s under sunny skies. Wind will blow out to center field at 4 mph.

Key betting note: The Angels have won 12 of their last 15 games against American League Central opponents.

INTERLEAGUE

Boston Red Sox at San Francisco Giants (+136, 7.5)

Cold pitching stat: Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong is 1-2 with a 6.68 ERA in six home starts in 2013.

Hot batting stat: San Francisco OF Jeff Francoeur is 11-for-32 lifetime against Red Sox right-hander Jake Peavy.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-50s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow out to center field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Boston has won 10 of its last 11 Tuesday games.

** Odds, probable starters and weather forecast as of 11:38 p.m. ET.

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**Udog** · 08-20-2013, 10:39 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 20

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MLB Top 3: Standout second-half hitters
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The arrival of the All-Star break has translated to success for a number of major-league hitters. Several are enjoying solid summers after getting off to slow starts.

Here are three hitters who have improved dramatically since the All-Star break:

Adam Dunn, Chicago White Sox (.239, 28 HR, 73 RBIs)

Known for perennially having one of the lowest batting averages in the majors, Dunn has looked like a borderline batting champion since the break. The towering 33-year-old is batting a team-best .317 in the second half, while his 18 walks in that span also lead the club.

The White Sox open a three-game series in Kansas City on Tuesday.

Wil Myers, Tampa Bay Rays (.310, 9 HR, 37 RBIs)

The centerpiece in the off-season deal that saw pitchers James Shields and Wade Davis wind up with the Royals, Myers is enjoying a sensational second-half surge. The rookie right fielder is batting .333 with six homers and 22 RBIs in 25 second-half games - and he won't turn 23 until December.

The Rays resume their three-game series against the rival Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.

Martin Prado, Arizona Diamondbacks (.278, 11 HR, 56 RBIs)

After middling through the first half of his initial season in Arizona, the former Atlanta Braves infielder has turned it on since the break. Prado had two hits Monday to increase his second-half average to .365 - over 110 points higher than his first-half mark.

The Diamondbacks continue their four-game set in Cincinnati on Tuesday.

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