Saturday's Trends and Indexes - 8/31 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

[Udog]

Trends and Indexes

Saturday, August 31

Good Luck on day #243 of 2013!

At this time, the sports menu in this thread consists of MLB, CFL and WNBA until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted.

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Matchup Links

MLB Matchups

MLB Previews

MLB Hot or Not

MLB Umpires

MLB Trends

MLB Weather


CFL Matchups

CFL Stats Center

CFL Hot or Not

CFL Trends

CFL News and Weather

NASCAR Schedules

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

-- North Dakota State 24, Kansas State 21-- Bison won I-AA national title last two years, but you can't be K-State and lose to this team, expecially in light of fact they paid the Bison $350,000 to play this game.

-- Jed Lowrie's 40th double of the year scored the winning run as the A's beat Tampa Bay 4-3. Lowrie is second in the AL in doubles.

-- Tigers are 14-3 vs Cleveland this season; seeing as Detroit leads by 7.5 games in the AL Central, thats a pretty big deal.

-- 38,026 at PNC Park saw the Pirates beat St Louis 5-0 and take another step towards making the playoffs for the first time since 1992.

-- Alabama QB McCarron was wearing a walking boot Friday, indicating a foot injury of some kind, but he is expected to play vs Va Tech.

-- Texas Tech 41, SMU 23-- Baker Mayfield was 43-60 passing for 413 yards as Tech beat the Mustangs in Kliff Kingsbury's debut as the Red Raiders HC. Mayfield isn't on scholarship- they better fix that.


*****

Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind..........

13) Why do coaches go for two points when they trail by a point in OT? Rutgers did this at 3am Friday morning and it failed (like it usually seems to do) and so the Scarlet Knights busted their butts for 4.5 hours before losing, 52-51. My question is this: Was going for two while down 52-51 giving Rutgers its best chance to win?

I’m just asking; just seems like going for two there gives the opposing defense a break, allows them to win a game by making only one more play, which gives the defense a lift.

12) I get a kick out of media members who almost always praise going for two. Why? It ends the game quicker, and it makes the game story more interesting, which is all most media members care about.

11) One last thing about being on national TV at 3am; how often does Rutgers have the national TV stage all to itself?

Wouldn’t it help them, in the long haul, to be on ESPN2 for as long as they could be? Even at 3am in the east?

10) Fresno QB Derek Carr (David’s brother) was 52-73 passing for 456 yards in Thursday’s marathon win. Earlier Thursday, Bartolo Colon got taken out of the A’s-Tigers game after throwing 73 pitches. Guess young Carr isn’t on a pitch count.

9) Vanderbilt WR Jordan Matthews caught 10 passes for 178 yards Thursday night, but was puking his guts out on the field late in the game (like Jamie Foxx in Any Given Sunday) after he got hit, to the point that ESPN announcers were saying “…it’s the first telltale sign of a concussion.”

But Matthews returned and played on the next series and the one after that—he finished the game. Hope the young man is OK, and it was just the heat getting to him and not a concussion.

8) Which brings up to Matt Millen as a game analyst. Arguably the worst GM in NFL history, he is good natured, sounds smart and offers opinions, which is all you can hope for in an analyst.

Millen is actually pretty good on TV, although when he was praising an Ole Miss receiver Thursday, you got the idea the kid would be in Detroit next year if Millen still ran the Lions, given his penchant for drafting receivers in the first round.

7) Vanderbilt coach James Franklin was once coach-in-waiting at Maryland, but he got tired of waiting and took the Vandy job, at which point the Terps fired Ralph Friedgen so they could hire Randy Edsall.

Seems like a big mistake by Maryland; if you can build a highly competitive team at Vandy, you can win at Maryland. There has to be more to that story.

6) Matt Simms played the whole game vs Philly Thursday, going 33-44 for 285 yards. Not bad for the 4th-string QB, who is probably #3 now. When you think about it, can you envision Geno Smith going 33-44/285 right now? Me either.

5) Eldrick Woods/Phil Mickelson have been paired together for 33 rounds on the PGA Tour; Woods had the better score 15 times, Lefty 14 times, with four ties. Mickelson shot a 63 in Friday's first round in Boston.

4) To this day, there is still a shop in the Memphis airport that sells Elvis Presley memorabilia. Elvis died in 1977.

3) Career extender: David Ortiz is 1-19 in his career against Oriole lefty Brian Matusz, so as long as Big Papi is in the big leagues, some competitor of Boston’s will want Matusz around to get Ortiz out late in close games.

2) When Cubs scored six runs in the top of the first at San Diego last Friday but lost 8-6, they became the first team in seven years to KO a pitcher (Edinson Volquez) in the first inning while scoring 6+ runs and then lose the game.

It also made Volquez the first Padre pitcher ever (they started in 1969) to throw 100+ innings in a season and have an ERA over 6.00 (6.01).

1) Baltimore Ravens open the NFL season on the road because they wanted to play that first Thursday of the season, no matter what, to get the 10-day break before Week 2. Over the last eight years, though, teams that played in the mid-week season opener are just 7-9 in Week 2 (3-13 vs spread, and while the Ravens don’t care about that stat, we do).

[Udog]

WNBA
Dunkel

Atlanta at Chicago
The Sky look to take advantage of an Atlanta team that is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 road games. Chicago is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Sky favored by 10 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31

Game 601-602: Los Angeles at San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 117.541; San Antonio 107.760
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 10; 151
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 8 1/2; 155
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-8 1/2); Under

Game 603-604: Seattle at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 113.177; Minnesota 116.838
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 3 1/2; 152
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 12; 147 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+12); Over

Game 605-606: Atlanta at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 109.781; Chicago 120.084
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 10 1/2; 159
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 7 1/2; 152
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-7 1/2); Over

Game 607-608: Connecticut at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 105.038; Phoenix 115.242
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 10; 152
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 11 1/2; 157 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+11 1/2); Under




WNBA

Saturday, August 31

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trend Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

8:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHICAGO
Atlanta is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta

8:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. SAN ANTONIO
Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Los Angeles's last 9 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Antonio's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Antonio's last 9 games when playing Los Angeles
See more trends!

10:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. PHOENIX
Connecticut is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Connecticut's last 13 games on the road
Phoenix is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Phoenix is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

St. Louis at Pittsburgh
The Cardinals look to bounce back from last night's 5-0 loss and build on their 10-2 record in Lance Lynn's last 12 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. St. Louis is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+115). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31

Game 901-902: Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Lee) 14.931; Cubs (Rusin) 13.636
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-140); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-140); N/A

Game 903-904: NY Mets at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Wheeler) 15.585; Washington (Haren) 14.665
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-155); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+135); Over

Game 905-906: St. Louis at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lynn) 16.181; Pittsburgh (Burnett) 15.000
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+115); Over

Game 907-908: Miami at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Turner) 14.189; Atlanta (Minor) 16.081
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2; 6
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-230); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-230); Under

Game 909-910: Cincinnati at Colorado (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Reynolds) 15.181; Colorado (Nicasio) 16.294
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-125); 10
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+105); Under

Game 911-912: San Francisco at Arizona (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Vogelsong) 14.710; Arizona (Cahill) 16.453
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Arizona (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-140); Over

Game 913-914: San Diego at LA Dodgers (9:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Cashner) 15.072; LA Dodgers (Capuano) 14.143
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 6
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-160); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+140); Under

Game 915-916: Kansas City at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 14.298; Toronto (Dickey) 15.734
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Toronto (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-130); Over

Game 917-918: Baltimore at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Feldman) 16.051; NY Yankees (Nova) 15.134
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+105); Under

Game 919-920: Cleveland at Detroit (7:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Kazmir) 14.618; Detroit (Sanchez) 15.932
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-170); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-170); Over

Game 921-922: Chicago White Sox at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 16.284; Boston (Peavy) 17.946
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-210); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-210); Over

Game 923-924: Seattle at Houston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Saunders) 14.563; Houston (Keuchel) 13.439
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Houston (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-110); Under

Game 925-926: Minnesota at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Pelfrey) 15.791; Texas (Garza) 14.870
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Texas (-240); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+200); Over

Game 927-928: Tampa Bay at Oakland (9:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Cobb) 14.816; Oakland (Gray) 16.482
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Oakland (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-130); Under

Game 929-930: LA Angels at Milwaukee (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Williams) 16.179; Milwaukee (Estrada) 14.739
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+130); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, August 31

Hot pitchers
-- Lee is 1-1, 2.35 in his last three starts. Rusin is 1-2, 1.50 in his last four.
-- Haren is 4-0, 2.03 in his last six starts. Wheeler is 2-1, 2.45 in his last four.
-- Minor is 4-0, 3.03 in his last six starts.
-- Nicasio is 2-0, 2.12 in his last three starts.
-- Vogelsong is 1-0, 1.20 in his last two starts. Cahill is 2-0, 2.81 in three outings since coming off the DL.
-- Cashner has a 2.57 RA and no wins in his last three starts.

-- Estrada is 2-0, 1.88 in his last four starts.

-- Sanchez is 4-0, 2.12 in his last seven starts.
-- Nova is 3-0, 2.62 in his last five starts. Feldman is 2-0, 2.65 in his last three.
-- Danks is 2-0, 1.29 in his last couple starts. Former White Sox Peavy is 1-1, 1.74 in his last three starts.
-- Pelfrey is 1-0, 3.50 in his last three starts.
-- Gray is 1-0, 1.20 in his two home starts. Cobb is 2-0, 2.70 in his last three starts overall.

Cold pitchers
-- Turner is 0-4, 4.91 in his last eight starts.
-- Burnett is 1-2, 5.92 in his last four starts. Lynn is 0-3, 6.12 in his last four.
-- Former Rockie Reynolds is 0-2, 5.64 in two starts this season.
-- Capuano is 0-1, 7.58 in his last four starts.

-- Since July 1, Williams is 0-7, 8.18 in ten starts.

-- Guthrie is 1-3, 5.63 in his last four starts. Dickey is 1-1, 4.13 in his last four.
-- Kazmir is 0-2, 7.07 in his last three starts.
-- Saunders is 0-3, 10.38 in his last four starts. Keuchel is 1-1, 5.33 in his last four starts.
-- Garza is 2-2, 5.77 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........
-- Lee 4-25; Rusin 3-8
-- Wheeler 4-13 (0 of last 6); Haren 5-24 (1 of last 6)
-- Lynn 7-27; Burnett 5-24 (0 of last 6)
-- Turner 4-16; Minor 9-26
-- Reynolds 1-2; Nicasio 11-25 (4 of last 6)
-- Vogelsong 6-13; Cahill 4-19 (0 of last 7)
-- Cashner 8-22; Capuano 5-17

-- Williams 5-19 (0 of last 5); Estrada 4-16

-- Guthrie 7-27 (1 of last 7); Dickey 7-28 (1 of last 8)
-- Feldman 6-24 (1 of last 8); Nova 5-14 (1 of last 6)
-- Kazmir 7-23 (3 of last 5); Sanchez 7-23
-- Danks 6-18 (1 of last 6); Peavy 2-18 (0 of 5 with Boston)
-- Saunders 9-27; Keuchel 2-17
-- Pelfrey 9-24; Garza 1-19
-- Cobb 3-16 (1 of last 9); Gray 2-4

Totals
-- Four of last six Cub games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four St Louis road games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Washington games.
-- Eight of last nine Atlanta games stayed under.
-- Under is 7-1-2 in last ten Colorado games.
-- You're reading www.***************.com.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven San Francisco games.
-- Four of last six San Diego games stayed under.

-- Eight of last ten Angel games stayed under the total. Eight of Milwaukee's last eleven games went over.

-- Eight of last nine Cleveland games stayed under total.
-- 13 of last 18 Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last eleven White Sox games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Minnesota games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last ten Oakland games went over the total.

Hot teams
-- Phillies won seven of their last ten games.
-- Cardinals won six of their last nine games.
-- Nationals won eight of their last ten games.
-- Braves won their last five games, allowing six runs.
-- Rockies won five of their last seven games.
-- Giants won four of their last six games. Arizona won five of its last seven home games.
-- Dodgers won seven of their last ten games.

-- Angels won six of their last seven games.

-- Royals won five of their last six games. Toronto won four of last five.
-- Detroit won its last two games, scoring 14 runs.
-- White Sox won eight of last 11 games. Red Sox won five of last six.
-- Rangers won three of their last four games.
-- A's won five of their last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Cubs lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Pirates lost four of their last six games.
-- Mets lost six of their last nine games, but won last two.
-- Marlins lost nine of their last ten games.
-- Reds lost five of their last seven games.
-- San Diego lost six of its last eight road games.

-- Milwaukee lost four of its last five home games.

-- Indians lost last four games, outscored 15-5.
-- Bronx lost four of last seven games. Orioles lost six of last seven on road.
-- Twins lost five of their last six games.
-- Mariners lost six of their last eight games. Houston lost five of last six..
-- Tampa Bay lost five of its last six games.

Umpires
-- Phil-Chi-- Favorites won eight of last ten Reynolds games.
-- NY-Wsh-- Underdogs won six of last ten Carlson games.
-- StL-Pitt-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Dimuro games.
-- Mia-Atl-- Six of last seven Timmons games went over the total.
-- Cin-Col-- 13 of last 17 Johnson games stayed under the total.
-- SF-Az-- Nine of last thirteen Tichenor games went over the total.
-- SD-LA-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Layne games.

-- LAA-Mil-- Underdogs won six of last eight Hickox games; over is 7-3-1 in his last eleven games behind the plate.

-- KC-Tor-- Eight of twelve Little games went over the total.
-- Balt-NY-- Six of last eight Fairchild games went over the total.
-- Cle-Det-- Five of last six Carapazza games went over the total.
-- Chi-Bos-- Last eight Nauert games stayed under the total.
-- Sea-Hst-- Underdogs won last five Dreckman games.
-- Min-Tex-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Bell games.
-- TB-A's-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Gonzalez games.

[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, August 31

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trend Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 10 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of NY Yankees's last 17 games when playing Baltimore

1:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Kansas City is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games at home

4:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CHI CUBS
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
NY Mets are 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
Washington is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing NY Mets

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
St. Louis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis's last 12 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 15 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:08 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
Miami is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
Atlanta is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Miami

7:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. MILWAUKEE
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games on the road
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Boston's last 25 games at home
Boston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

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

8:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TEXAS
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Texas is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 10 games when playing at home against Minnesota

8:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco

8:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. COLORADO
Cincinnati is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
Cincinnati is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Colorado is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati

9:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
Tampa Bay is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Oakland's last 20 games when playing Tampa Bay

9:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of LA Dodgers's last 24 games at home
LA Dodgers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against San Diego


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, August 31

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday's MLB betting notes and tips
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NATIONAL

Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs (+126, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee has thrown four straight quality starts, but is just 1-1 with two no-decisions over that stretch.

Cold batting stat: Cubs veterans Donnie Murphy and Dioner Navarro are a combined 2-for-31 with eight strikeouts against Lee.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow in from center field at 11 mph.

Key betting note: Philadelphia is 2-14 in its last 16 outings during the second game of a series.

New York Mets at Washington Nationals (-146, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Nationals right-hander Dan Haren is 4-1 with a 2.74 ERA in seven starts since the All-Star break.

Hot batting stat: Members of the Washington roster are hitting a combined .357 with two home runs against Mets starter Zack Wheeler.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s with a 30 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow out to center field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 6-1-1 in Haren's last eight starts against teams with losing records.

St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates (-130, 7.5)

Cold pitching stat: Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn is 1-3 with a 4.64 ERA in five August starts.

Cold batting stat: Pittsburgh OF Andrew McCutchen is just 4-for-23 with eight strikeouts lifetime against Lynn.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-70s with a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow out to left field at 4 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 6-1 in Lynn's last seven starts against the Pirates.

Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves (-225, 7)

Hot pitching stat: Braves right-hander Mike Minor allowed just one run on six hits over seven innings in his last outing, a 5-2 win over St. Louis.

Cold batting stat: Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton has just two hits in 14 career at-bats versus Minor, but both are solo homers.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-80s with a 45 percent chance of thunderstorms. Wind will be calm.

Key betting note: Atlanta is 8-1 in Minor's last nine Saturday starts.

Cincinnati Reds at Colorado Rockies (OFF, OFF)

Hot pitching stat: Rockies right-hander Juan Nicasio tossed six innings of four-hit ball and did not give up a run in last start. The Rockies prevailed 6-1 over the San Francisco Giants on August 26.

Cold batting stat: Reds OF Ryan Ludwick is 4-for-18 with seven strikeouts in his career against De La Rosa.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-80s with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Wind will blow in from left-center field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 7-1-1 in Nicasio's last nine outings following a quality start in his previous appearance.

San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks (-134, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong is coming off his best start of the season, limiting Pittsburgh to two hits over eight shutout innings in a 4-0 triumph.

Hot batting stat: Diamondbacks 2B Aaron Hill is 6-for-12 with a homer against Vogelsong.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-90s with a 25 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow from left to right field at 10 mph.

Key betting note: San Francisco is 21-5 in Vogelsong's previous 26 appearances following a quality start in his last outing.

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers (-155, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Padres right-hander Andrew Cashner limited Chicago to two hits in seven scoreless innings but settled for a no-decision in his last outing.

Cold batting stat: San Diego SS Ronny Cedeno is 5-for-26 lifetime against Dodgers starter Chris Capuano.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s with partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow out to center field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 8-0 in the Dodgers' last eight Saturday games


AMERICAN

Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees (-127, 9)

Hot pitching stat: Orioles right-hander Scott Feldman has allowed just four earned runs over his last 17 innings, going 2-0 in that span.

Hot batting stat: Yankees OF Curtis Granderson is 5-for-11 with three home runs and seven RBIs in his career against Feldman.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-80s with a 35 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow from right to left field at 11 mph.

Key betting note: New York is 10-2 in starter Ivan Nova's last 12 appearances on five days' rest.

Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays (-123, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Blue Jays knuckleballer R.A. Dickey's 3.67 ERA since the All-Star break is more than a run lower than his first-half mark (4.69).

Cold batting stat: Royals INF Emilio Bonifacio - who was traded from Toronto earlier this month - is 2-for-15 lifetime versus Dickey.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-70s with a 20 percent chance of showers. Wind will blow in from left field at 8 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 5-0 in Kansas City starter Jeremy Guthrie's last five road starts.

Cleveland Indians at Detroit Tigers (-170, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Tigers right-hander Anibal Sanchez is 7-2 with a 2.27 ERA and two home runs allowed over 75 1/3 home innings.

Hot batting stat: Detroit DH Victor Martinez is 9-for-18 with three doubles and a homer against Cleveland starter Scott Kazmir.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-70s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow out to right field at 4 mph.

Key betting note: The Indians are 3-8 in Kazmir's last 11 road starts.

Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox (-201, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Red Sox right-hander Jake Peavy is 2-1 with a 3.31 ERA in five starts since joining Boston in a trade with the White Sox.

Cold batting stat: Boston's Mike Napoli has just four hits in 24 career at-bats against Chicago starter John Danks.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-70s with a 35 percent chance of a shower or thunderstorm. Wind will blow out to center field at 10 mph.

Key betting note: Chicago is 2-8 in Danks' last 10 starts against the American League East.

Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros (-102, 9)

Cold pitching stat: Mariners left-hander Joe Saunders was shelled for seven runs over seven innings in his last start, an 8-3 loss to Texas.

Hot/Cold batting stat: Astros OF Brandon Barnes is 4-for-6 with a homer against Saunders.

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

Key betting note: The over is 5-0 in Houston's last five Saturday games.

Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers (-227, 9)

Cold pitching stat: Twins right-hander Mike Pelfrey has a 16:15 walk-to-strikeout ratio over his last five starts, going 1-1 over that stretch.

Cold batting stat: Entering Friday, Texas OF Alex Rios has just one home run in 69 at-bats since joining the Rangers in a trade with the White Sox.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-90s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow in from right field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Texas has won Garza's last four home starts.

Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland A's (-127, 7)

Hot pitching stat: Rays right-hander Alex Cobb has surrendered two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine starts.

Hot/Cold batting stat: Athletics INF Alberto Callaspo is hitless in 10 at-bats versus Cobb.

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

Key betting note: Tampa Bay has won Cobb's last seven starts against the American League West.


INTERLEAGUE

Los Angeles Angels at Milwaukee Brewers (-139, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Brewers right-hander Marco Estrada is 2-0 with a 1.88 ERA in four second-half starts.

Hot batting stat: Entering Friday, Angels OF Mike Trout has a .510 on-base percentage in 76 August at-bats.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-70s under sunny skies. Wind will blow in from left field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 15-3 in Estrada's last 18 starts against teams with losing records.


** Odds, probable starters, stats and weather forecast as of 7:55 a.m. ET.


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, August 31

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PHILADELPHIA (62 - 73) at CHICAGO CUBS (56 - 78) - 4:05 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 62-73 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-16 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-49 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 62-73 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-48 (-17.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-34 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-35 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LEE is 25-30 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 17-23 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEE is 25-29 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 4-11 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 117-179 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-42 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 2-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in August games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-40 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-42 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 649-644 (-151.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 195-168 (-43.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LEE is 4-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.77 and a WHIP of 1.095.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NY METS (61 - 72) at WASHINGTON (68 - 66) - 7:05 PM
ZACK WHEELER (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 5-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
NY METS are 20-45 (-20.1 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.
NY METS are 33-34 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 33-34 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 82-80 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
WHEELER is 9-4 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WHEELER is 6-1 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
WHEELER is 9-4 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 68-66 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 68-66 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 46-50 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-17 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
HAREN is 8-16 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 10-17 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 7-13 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 8-16 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 5-12 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 4-10 (-8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 6-7 (+0.9 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WHEELER is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 1.713.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

DAN HAREN vs. NY METS since 1997
HAREN is 2-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.1 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ST LOUIS (78 - 56) at PITTSBURGH (78 - 56) - 7:05 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 63-71 (-22.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 78-56 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-24 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 126-88 (+40.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 33-22 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 78-56 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 53-32 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 64-44 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-33 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 334-347 (+46.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 63-35 (+17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 38-18 (+15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-53 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BURNETT is 149-149 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 123-129 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 9-5 (+5.1 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

LANCE LYNN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LYNN is 4-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.209.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BURNETT is 7-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.305.
His team's record is 8-7 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-8. (-1.5 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MIAMI (49 - 84) at ATLANTA (82 - 52) - 7:10 PM
JACOB TURNER (R) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 118-177 (-40.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 117-173 (-37.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 79-118 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 27-56 (-17.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 56-96 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 82-52 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 48-18 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 83-46 (+26.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 81-51 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 57-36 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 37-13 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 51-30 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 28-8 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ATLANTA is 62-30 (+20.7 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.
MIAMI is 335-381 (+39.2 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 9-4 (+1.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)

JACOB TURNER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
TURNER is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. MIAMI since 1997
MINOR is 3-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.368.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+4.1 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CINCINNATI (75 - 60) at COLORADO (64 - 72) - 8:10 PM
GREG REYNOLDS (R) vs. JUAN NICASIO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-1 (+3.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

GREG REYNOLDS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JUAN NICASIO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
NICASIO is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SAN FRANCISCO (60 - 74) at ARIZONA (68 - 65) - 8:10 PM
RYAN VOGELSONG (R) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-74 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-70 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-48 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-48 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-50 (+20.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VOGELSONG is 30-18 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 30-17 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 21-9 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 16-8 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 43-52 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 32-36 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-4 (+4.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
VOGELSONG is 2-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.383.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CAHILL is 4-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.61 and a WHIP of 1.029.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.8 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SAN DIEGO (60 - 74) at LA DODGERS (79 - 55) - 9:10 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. CHRIS CAPUANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 5-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
LA DODGERS are 79-55 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 22-6 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
LA DODGERS are 33-15 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 76-55 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 55-34 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 47-31 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 42-17 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-7 (+14.8 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 18-7 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 136-157 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 24-27 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 7-7 (+3.5 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.9 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CASHNER is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAPUANO is 4-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.358.
His team's record is 7-6 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-5.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

KANSAS CITY (69 - 65) at TORONTO (61 - 74) - 1:05 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 38-32 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-32 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-19 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 52-42 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 19-14 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 11-2 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
GUTHRIE is 32-24 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 13-5 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 61-74 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 11-25 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. TORONTO since 1997
GUTHRIE is 3-7 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.144.
His team's record is 7-12 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-10. (-1.4 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DICKEY is 2-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.08 and a WHIP of 1.483.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BALTIMORE (71 - 62) at NY YANKEES (71 - 63) - 1:05 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FELDMAN is 3-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 5-14 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 71-63 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 103-56 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 64-55 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 35-31 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 71-62 (+3.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 77-57 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 10-5 (+8.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
BALTIMORE is 81-70 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 32-22 (+18.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 71-60 (+20.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 53-39 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-54 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 52-38 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 37-24 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-31 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-6 (+1.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
FELDMAN is 2-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.663.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

IVAN NOVA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
NOVA is 4-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 6-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CLEVELAND (71 - 63) at DETROIT (79 - 56) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 17-39 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 15-36 (-17.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 33-67 (-25.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 71-63 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 68-60 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 47-43 (+6.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 174-136 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 119-138 (-43.7 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
DETROIT is 166-130 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 105-86 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 49-47 (-23.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 44-35 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SANCHEZ is 27-30 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 26-29 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 11-18 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 14-3 (+8.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. DETROIT since 1997
KAZMIR is 4-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.356.
His team's record is 5-7 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.6 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.88 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 4-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHI WHITE SOX (56 - 77) at BOSTON (80 - 56) - 7:10 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 56-77 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-37 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-72 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-51 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-47 (-19.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 80-56 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 40-20 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 496-506 (+45.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
BOSTON is 77-71 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-32 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 130-135 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 102-111 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 463-345 (-57.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. BOSTON since 1997
DANKS is 3-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEATTLE (61 - 73) at HOUSTON (44 - 90) - 7:10 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 33-15 (+14.4 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.
SAUNDERS is 62-35 (+24.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 99-196 (-45.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-46 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 6-27 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 21-46 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 102-199 (-50.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 9-5 (+2.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SAUNDERS is 2-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.46 and a WHIP of 1.686.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MINNESOTA (58 - 75) at TEXAS (78 - 56) - 8:05 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 48-92 (-21.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PELFREY is 33-54 (-24.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 122-73 (+30.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 65-85 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
MINNESOTA is 57-69 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
GARZA is 25-32 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 (+3.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. TEXAS since 1997
PELFREY is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MATT GARZA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GARZA is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TAMPA BAY (75 - 58) at OAKLAND (76 - 58) - 9:05 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 76-58 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 44-30 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 91-56 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 276-204 (+65.0 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 73-54 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 48-32 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 116-82 (+37.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 103-68 (+35.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 35-28 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 41-32 (+14.9 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
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

ALEX COBB vs. OAKLAND since 1997
COBB is 3-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LA ANGELS (61 - 72) at MILWAUKEE (59 - 75) - 7:10 PM
JEROME WILLIAMS (R) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 61-72 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 36-38 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 59-71 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 40-56 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 48-51 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WILLIAMS is 6-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 2-10 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 6-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 86-48 (+24.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 50-32 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 103-90 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 110-64 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 695-685 (+59.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 86-67 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 142-154 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-36 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-36 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 68-71 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
WILLIAMS is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.458.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

WNBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, August 31

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LOS ANGELES (20 - 8) at SAN ANTONIO (11 - 18) - 8/31/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest this season.
LOS ANGELES is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 7-5 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-6 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEATTLE (15 - 14) at MINNESOTA (21 - 7) - 8/31/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-5 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 9-3 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ATLANTA (14 - 12) at CHICAGO (20 - 8) - 8/31/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in August or September games this season.
ATLANTA is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1997.
ATLANTA is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-5 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-4 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CONNECTICUT (7 - 21) at PHOENIX (14 - 13) - 8/31/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
CONNECTICUT is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
CONNECTICUT is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 93-63 ATS (+23.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games since 1997.
PHOENIX is 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in August or September games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-22 ATS (-17.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 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
PHOENIX is 3-2 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 3-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, August 31

National League

Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 ET
Lee: Over is 13-4 last 17 times Phillies played on road following a win
Rusin: Cubs 5-12 when facing a southpaw at home in 2013

New York Mets at Washington, 7:05 ET
Wheeler: Mets 6-1 SU when Wheeler starts on road
Haren: Over is 8-3 in Haren starts at home in 1983

St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Lynn: Cardinals 4-8 SU in last 12 starts for Lynn
Burnett: Under is 9-2 in Burnett 2013 home starts

Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Turner: Marlins 1-7 SU in last eight starts by Turner
Minor: Over is 7-2-1 in last 10 home starts for Minor

Cincinnati at Colorado, 8:10 ET
Reynolds: Reds 5-13 in last 18 games at Coors Field
Nicasio: Over is 5-2 in last seven home starts for Nicasio

San Francisco at Arizona, 8:10 ET
Vogelsong: Giants 4-1 SU in last five starts for Vogelsong
Cahill: Under is 7-2 in home starts for Cahill in 2013

San Diego at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:10 ET
Cashner: Padres 4-1 last five games when facing southpaw on the road after a loss
Capuano: Over is 7-3 in Capuano 2013 home starts


American League

Kansas City at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Guthrie: Royals 6-1 SU in last seven road day games
Dickey: Over is 6-2 in home day starts for Dickey

Baltimore at New York Yankees, 1:07 ET
Feldman: Over is 8-1 in Feldman starts for Orioles
Nova: Yankees 7=2 SU in home starts by Nova in 2013

Cleveland at Detroit, 7:08 ET
Kazmir: Indians 4-8 SU when Kazmir starts on road
Sanchez: Tigers 8-3 in home starts by Sanchez in 2013

Chicago White Sox at Boston, 7:10 ET
Danks: White Sox 2-7 SU in 2013 when Danks starts on road
Peavy: Under is 6-1-2 in last nine Saturday night home games for Red Sox

Seattle at Houston, 7:10 ET
Saunders: Over is 8-4-1 last 13 games when Mariners play a road game following a win
Keuchel: Astros 6-14 versus southpaw at home in 2013

Minnesota at Texas, 8:05 ET
Pelfrey: Twins 3-9 SU when Pelfrey starts a road game
Garza: Rangers 4-0 SU at home when Garza starts

Tampa Bay at Oakland, 9:05 ET
Cobb: Rays 2-8 SU in last 10 road games
Gray: Athletics 3-6 SU in home night games coming off a win


Interleague

Los Angeles Angels at Milwaukee, 7:10 ET
Williams: Over is 8-3 in last 11 road games for Angels after win
Estrada: Over is 16-7 when Brewers are home favorites after a loss