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**Udog** · 09-27-2013, 08:37 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Some college football trends to ponder with Week 4 upon us..........

-- Vanderbilt is 6-2 in its last eight games as a double digit favorite.

-- South Florida is 5-18-1 vs spread in its last 24 lined games.

-- Ole Miss coach Freeze is 22-6 vs spread in his last 28 lined games.

-- USC is 4-13 against the spread in its last 17 games overall.

-- Wake Forest is 6-12 in its last 18 games as an underdog.

-- Florida Atlantic covered nine of last ten as a road underdog.

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

13) Where will the NL Wild Game be played? Reds-Pirates play three games this weekend, winner gets home field. Six months of games boils down to one weekend, as teams jockey for position for next week’s playoffs.

12) Whole NFC East is playing road games against the AFC West this weekend; with a combined 3-9 record thru three weeks, it doesn’t look like Dallas is going to have much of a fight for the division title.

11) Three of the seven NFL unbeatens are underdogs this week; three of the six winless teams are favored. Go figure.

10) LSU QB Zach Mettenberger originally went to Georgia, but got kicked off the team and wound up at LSU, where his career has blossomed under former NFL coach Cam Cameron.

Zach’s mom still works in the Georgia athletic department; Dawgs’ coach Mark Richt gave her this week off. Big game in Athens.

9) Steelers-Vikings was once a Super Bowl matchup; now it’s a battle of winless teams in London. Someone is coming back across the pond 0-4, which will make for a very long flight and bye week.

8) Oklahoma visits Notre Dame, where pass interference flags fly like confetti when the Irish have the ball. Sooner QB Blake Bell is making his first road start; he’s more of a runner than a passer, but was 27-37/413 in his first start against Tulsa. This will be a little different than playing against Tulsa. OK, a lot different.

7) Bucs coach Schiano went ahead and benched Josh Freeman for rookie Mike Glennon, a much anticipated move. Curious to see how the team reacts, not like Glennon did that great when NC State cut Russell Wilson loose so Glennon could start for two years in Raleigh.

6) USC is a 6-point underdog at Arizona State, which played Wisconsin, Stanford the last two weeks; what genius made that schedule? First Pac-12 road start for Trojan QB Kessler; the way USC fans seem to despise Lane Kiffin, maybe USC will play better in a hostile environment.

5) All three Charger games have been decided by exactly three points, with both San Diego losses coming in last 0:30. Dallas ran the Rams out of JerryWorld last week. Road team won last four meetings in this series.

4) Wisconsin coach Gary Anderson is 16-3 vs spread as a road underdog; Badgers lost their first road game 32-30 at Arizona State, in a bizarre ending. Big game in the Big Dozen.

3) In New England’s first three games, they faced two rookie QBs and then Josh Freeman, who was benched three days later; now they’re facing Matt Ryan’s Falcons, who are 19-4 vs spread off a loss under Mike Smith. Major step or two up in class for New England’s young receivers.

2) Can Texas avoid a second consecutive September meltdown by coming from behind to get in the Wild Card game? Can the Indians complete a fantastic season by making the playoffs? Who will be top seed in the AL?

1) Dolphins at Saints is an excellent Monday night game. Once upon a team, Drew Brees left the Chargers as a free agent after shoulder surgery; the Miami head coach, acting on medical advice, chose Daunte Culpepper over Brees as a free agent signee.

Brees signed with the Saints and has done great. The Miami coach quit after two years, but has done well since elsewhere. Guy named Nick Saban.

**Udog** · 09-27-2013, 08:38 AM

NHL Central Division preview: Hawks poised for another run

The Central Division has the potential to be one of the most top-heavy in the league with the Blackhawks and Blues leading the way.

That is unless teams like the Wild, Jets and Avalanche are able to make some headway.

Here’s a look at how all seven teams shape up entering the 2013-14 season.

Nashville Predators (2012: 16-23-9)

Odds to win division: 25-1

Season point total: 82.5

Why to bet the Predators: The Preds are hoping that Seth Jones can make an immediate impact on the blue line, adding to an already solid group that is headed by veteran Shea Weber. If there’s one thing we know about the Preds, it’s that they’re well-coached and get a lot out of a little in terms of talent.

Why not to bet the Predators: There are no bonafide goal scorers up front, with the likes of Mike Fisher and Viktor Stalberg counted on to lead the charge. Goaltender Pekka Rinne has been asked to shoulder too much of the load in recent years and that won’t change this season.

Season point total pick: Over 82.5

Minnesota Wild (2012: 26-19-3)

Odds to win division: 13-2

Season point total: 96.5

Why to bet the Wild: This is the year the Wild are expected to take a big leap forward with the duo of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter now fully acclimated with the team. Fans in Minnesota are among the best in the league, not to mention starved for a winner and expectations are high for good reason.

Why not to bet the Wild: The Wild have had a tough time stepping up in class, as we saw in the opening round of last year’s playoffs against Chicago. Until proven otherwise, that’s still the knock on this team. Losing guys like Pierre-Marc Bouchard and Devin Setoguchi could leave an offensive void.

Season point total pick: Over 96.5

Colorado Avalanche (2012: 16-25-7)

Odds to win division: 25-1

Season point total: 81.5

Why to bet the Avalanche: An infusion of young talent, not to mention an NHL legend behind the bench, has optimism running high in Colorado – and for good reason. The Avs might be a year or two away from contending, but this should be an exciting, upset-minded team to watch this season.

Why not to bet the Avalanche: They’re unproven. While the pieces are in place for the Avs to be good for years to come, there will undoubtedly be some growing pains. How will Patrick Roy’s coaching style translate to the pros? He’s got the job done leading teenagers, but this is a different situation.

Season point total pick: Over 81.5

Dallas Stars (2012: 22-22-4)

Odds to win division: 15-1

Season point total: 87.5

Why to bet the Stars: Sweeping changes are expected to breathe some life into what has become a forgotten team in the West. Tyler Seguin is the new face of the franchise and should provide excitement up front. Lindy Ruff is a proven winner behind the bench.

Why not to bet the Stars: It remains to be seen where leadership will come from inside the dressing room with veterans few and far between. Goaltender Kari Lehtonen has shown flashes of brilliance but consistency between the pipes, or lack thereof, remains a big issue in Dallas.

Season point total pick: Under 87.5

Winnipeg Jets (2012: 24-21-3)

Odds to win division: 25-1

Season point total: 83.5

Why to bet the Jets: After falling just short of the postseason last spring, the Jets will be hungry to make the leap in 2013-14. Winnipeg didn’t do much to bolster its roster in the offseason, but keeps its core virtually intact and continuity isn’t a bad thing for a young squad.

Why not to bet the Jets: Is Ondrej Pavelec really the answer in goal? He’s held up reasonably well, but certainly isn’t a first-rate netminder. There’s plenty of grit up front, but not a lot of goal-scoring talent outside of Evander Kane and Andrew Ladd. The Jets defense is average at best.

Season point total pick: Over 83.5

Chicago Blackhawks (2012: 36-7-5)

Odds to win division: 1-2

Season point total: 112.5

Why to bet the Blackhawks: Unlike in 2010, when the Blackhawks lost a ton of talent following their Stanley Cup run, they remain relatively intact off of their latest Cup victory. You would be hard-pressed to find a more talented team from top to bottom. Re-signing last spring’s breakout start, Bryan Bickell, was key.

Why not to bet the Blackhawks: It goes without saying, no team will carry a bigger target on its back than Chicago. The Blackhawks essentially won wire-to-wire last season but will be hard-pressed to duplicate that effort in 2013-14. How hungry will the ‘Hawks be after raising the Cup in two of the last four years.

Season point total pick: Under 112.5

St. Louis Blues (2012: 29-17-2)

Odds to win division: 5-2

Season point total: 103.5

Why to bet the Blues: With a strong blue line and a balanced attack up front, the Blues are poised to take another run at the Blackhawks. Re-signing Alex Pieterangelo was critical, as was filling the void left by a retiring Andy McDonald. Derek Roy should fit in nicely as a second-line center.

Why not to bet the Blues: Who will be St. Louis’ go-to guy? Only three players reached double-digits in goals scored a year ago, and not much will change this season. The goaltending tandem of Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott looks good on paper, but both have been streaky.

Season point total pick: Under 103.5

**Udog** · 09-27-2013, 08:40 AM

CFL
Dunkel

BC at Winnipeg
The Blue Bombers look to take advantage of a BC team that is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 road games. Winnipeg is the pick (+6) according to Dunkel, which has the Lions favored by only 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+6). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Game 291-292: BC at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BC 112.010; Winnipeg 108.448
Dunkel Line: BC by 3 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: BC by 6; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+6); Over

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Game 293-294: Calgary at Hamilton (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 122.365; Hamilton 117.179
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 5; 53
Vegas Line: Hamilton by 2 1/2; 57
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+2 1/2); Under

Game 295-296: Toronto at Edmonton (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 112.603; Edmonton 116.535
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 4; 48
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 1; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-1); Under

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Game 297-298: Saskatchewan at Montreal (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 112.776; Montreal 107.384
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 5 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 3 1/2; 53
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-3 1/2); Over

CFL
Long Sheet

Week 14

Friday, September 27

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BRITISH COLUMBIA (8 - 4) at WINNIPEG (2 - 10) - 9/27/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 49-71 ATS (-29.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
WINNIPEG is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1996.
WINNIPEG is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 56-36 ATS (+16.4 Units) in road games off a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-2 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 4-2 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, September 28

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CALGARY (9 - 3) at HAMILTON (6 - 6) - 9/28/2013, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-2 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-1 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (8 - 4) at EDMONTON (3 - 9) - 9/28/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 67-94 ATS (-36.4 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
EDMONTON is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 4-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 4-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, September 29

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SASKATCHEWAN (8 - 4) at MONTREAL (4 - 8) - 9/29/2013, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) off a loss against a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 58-38 ATS (+16.2 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
MONTREAL is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in a home game where the total is between 52.5 and 56 over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games off a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-1 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 3-2 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 14

British Columbia (8-4) @ Winnipeg (2-10)—Lions (-11) held Bombers off 27-20 in Week 6, completing just 13-28 passes but holding Winnipeg to four second half points. BC is off big road win in Regina behind backup QB Demarco; they had lost previous three road games before last week and are 5-3 vs spread as favorites this year, 1-1 on road, with only road wins in six tries 17-3 at Edmonton, 24-22 last week. Hapless Bombers just lost twice to Edmonton; they’re 2-7 vs spread in last nine games, 1-5 as home dogs, losing at home by 5-16-8-19-8 points, with only win an upset of Riders three weeks ago. Lions won last four series games, including Grey Cup win just two years ago—they split last four visits here; 14 of last 17 series games stayed under the total.

Calgary (9-3) @ Hamilton (6-6)—TiCats won five of last seven games after 1-4 start, covering six of the seven but they lost 26-22 (+5.5) at McMahon two weeks ago in game where they outgained Stampeders by 105 yards, were +1 in turnovers, led 15-13 at half, but only scored seven second half points in losing third in row and 7th in last eight tries vs Calgary. Hamilton won its last three home games, scoring 34 ppg; they held off Montreal 28-26 last week despite gaining only 288 yards, its second-lowest total of season. First road game in three weeks for Stamps, who were upset at home by Toronto last week; Calgary won four of its last five games on foreign soil. Five of last seven series games in Hamilton stayed under total. Five of last seven TiCat games went over the total.

Toronto (8-4) @ Edmonton (3-9)— Argos won last three games overall, all on road, scoring 33.3 ppg- seriously, who makes the CFL schedule, and how much Labatt’s do they drink doing it? This is Argos’ 4th road game in a row. Argonauts (-9) outlasted Edmonton 36-33 six weeks ago, in aerial battle where teams combined for 969 passing yards and neither team turned ball over; it was their second straight win over Eskimos for Toronto after five straight losses. Edmonton was 1-9 before sweeping pair from hapless Winnipeg; Eskimos are 5-1 vs spread since their bye, 1-3 as home underdog, losing home games by 21-14-1-3-10 points. Toronto lost four of its last five visits here, with last two losses by total of five points. Eight of last ten Toronto games, seven of last nine Edmonton games went over the total.

Saskatchewan (8-4) @ Montreal (5-7)—Sliding Roughriders lost last three games after 8-1 start, including unthinkable home loss to 2-10 Winnipeg; they led at halftime of all three games, were outscored 52-23 in second halves. Riders (-12) held off Montreal 24-21 at home six weeks ago, recovering four Alouette fumbles while holding Als to 13-28 passing in game Calvillo was injured. Riders lost four of last five visits here, with only win 27-24 (+11.5) vs Trestman-coached Als two years ago. Montreal lost tough 28-26 game to Hamilton last week; they’re 2-4 at home, with only one of the losses by more than eight points. Five of last seven series games stayed under the total, but six of last nine Montreal games and four of six Saskatchewan road games went over.

CFL

Week 14

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Trend Report
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Friday, September 27

8:00 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. WINNIPEG
British Columbia is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
British Columbia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Winnipeg is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Winnipeg is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

Saturday, September 28

6:00 PM
CALGARY vs. HAMILTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 7 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
Hamilton is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Hamilton is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

9:00 PM
TORONTO vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 9 games at home
Edmonton is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing at home against Toronto

Sunday, September 29

1:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. MONTREAL
Saskatchewan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing on the road against Montreal
Montreal is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan

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CFL

Week 14

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Blue Bombers at Lions: What bettors need to know
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers at BC Lions (+5.5, 50.5)

After letting a 20-point lead slip away at home in their last tilt, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers must be wondering what they need to do to win at their new stadium. The Blue Bombers will get another chance to improve on their dismal 1-5 record at Investors Group Field when they host the BC Lions on Friday. Despite having the league’s worst offense, Winnipeg sits just four points behind the Montreal Alouettes for the final playoff spot with six games remaining - and a win against a tired BC team would go a long way to closing that gap.

The Lions earned a hard-fought 24-22 road victory against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday without starting quarterback Travis Lulay, who will miss at least one more game with a shoulder injury. Backup Thomas DeMarco performed well in his first career start, throwing for 208 yards and two touchdowns and completing two key passes in the final minute to set up the winning field goal. BC also limited Saskatchewan to 39 rushing yards in a defensive performance more typical of its home games - and if the Lions bring the same defensive pressure against Winnipeg, the Blue Bombers might be overmatched.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TSN

ABOUT THE LIONS (8-4): DeMarco was benched for part of the second quarter last week and replaced by Buck Pierce - a veteran quarterback recently acquired from Winnipeg. Pierce began his career with the Lions but became the starter for the Blue Bombers in 2010 and could make an appearance on Friday if DeMarco falters. BC’s defense, which has allowed a league-low 88.3 rushing yards per game and just 249.3 passing yards, is tied for the league lead in interceptions with 14. Cornerback Cord Parks has three of those picks in his first CFL season, returning one for a touchdown.

ABOUT THE BLUE BOMBERS (2-10): Quarterback Max Hall will start on Friday after leaving last week’s game late with an undisclosed injury. Hall, who has completed 52-of-81 passes with two touchdowns and five interceptions in his first CFL season, told reporters on Monday that he wanted to return to the game but team doctors kept him out as a precaution. Winnipeg’s defense is tied for the league lead in sacks with 45, but it is also averaging 293.1 passing yards allowed per game - second-worst in the league.

TRENDS:

* Lions are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games.
* Blue Bombers are 0-4 ATS in their last four Friday games.
* Under is 14-3 in the last 17 meetings.
* Lions are 2-6 ATS in their last eight meetings.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. Lions RB Andrew Harris is third in the league in yards from scrimmage with 1,076.

2. BC defeated the Blue Bombers 27-20 at home in Week 6.

3. Winnipeg defensive end Alex Hall is tied for the league lead in sacks with 13.

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**Udog** · 09-27-2013, 08:41 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Oakland at Seattle
The Mariners look to build on their 5-2 record in Felix Hernandez' last 7 home starts against the A's. Seattle is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Mariners favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-115). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Game 951-952: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Burnett) 16.665; Cincinnati (Bailey) 15.566
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+110); Under

Game 953-954: Milwaukee at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 17.021; NY Mets (Torres) 15.434
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-120); Over

Game 955-956: Philadelphia at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Lee) 14.883; Atlanta (Medlen) 13.972
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 5
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-130); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+110); Under

Game 957-958: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wood) 14.332; St. Louis (Lynn) 15.816
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-180); 7
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-180); Over

Game 959-960: Washington at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Strasburg) 15.877; Arizona (Corbin) 14.437
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Washington (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-135); Under

Game 961-962: Colorado at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (McHugh) 15.741; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 14.874
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-280); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+230); Over

Game 963-964: San Diego at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Smith) 15.497; San Francisco (Vogelsong) 15.044
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+115); Under

Game 965-966: Tampa Bay at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 16.574; Toronto (Dickey) 14.665
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-115); Over

Game 967-968: Boston at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 15.469; Baltimore (Feldman) 16.406
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+110); Over

Game 969-970: LA Angels at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Wilson) 16.358; Texas (Ogando) 17.857
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Texas (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-145); Under

Game 971-972: Kansas City at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Shields) 15.290; White Sox (Sale) 14.274
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 5
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-110); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-110); Under

Game 973-974: Cleveland at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Kluber) 16.313; Minnesota (Hernandez) 13.329
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 3; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-200); Over

Game 975-976: NY Yankees at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (No Starter); Houston (Oberholtzer) 14.753
Dunkel Line: No Line
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 977-978: Oakland at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Colon) 16.393; Seattle (Hernandez) 17.878
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line: Seattle (-115); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-115); Under

Game 979-980: Detroit at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 15.980; Miami (Koehler) 14.374
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-160); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-160); Over

**Udog** · 09-27-2013, 08:42 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, September 27

Hot pitchers
-- Bailey is 4-1, 2.44 in his last seven starts. Burnett is 1-1, 2.63 in his last two.
-- Gallardo is 3-1, 2.53 in his last seven starts. Torres is 2-0, 2.08 in his last couple starts.
-- Medlen is 4-0, 1.03 in his last five starts. Lee is 3-1, 2.17 in his last four.
-- Wood is 2-1, 2.12 in his last five starts. Lynn is 1-0, 1.93 in his last three.
-- Strasburg is 2-0, 3.24 in his last five starts.
-- Kershaw is 1-1, 2.14 in his last three starts.

-- Porcello is 2-0, 1.66 in his last three starts.

-- Feldman is 3-1, 2.31 in his last seven starts. Buchholz is 4-2, 2.06 in his last six outings.
-- Sale is 5-2, 3.36 in his last nine starts. Shields is 2-0, 1.23 in his last three.
-- Kluber is 3-0, 4.05 in his last four starts.
-- Wilson is 4-1, 3.86 in his last five starts. Ogando is 3-1, 2.70 in his last four.
-- Pettitte is 2-2, 2.40 in his last seven starts. Oberholtzer is 1-3, 2.33 in his last four outings.
-- Colon is 3-0, 0.45 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Corbin is 1-4, 8.31 in his last six starts.
-- McHugh is 0-2, 7.80 in three starts for Colorado.
-- Smith is 0-1, 6.75 in his last three starts. Vogelsong is 0-2, 6.75 in his last five starts.

-- Koehler is 0-2, 4.72 in his last five starts.

-- Hellickson is 1-3, 7.53 in his last five starts. Dickey is 1-1, 3.98 in his last three outings.
-- PHernandez is 0-1, 7.13 in his last four starts.
-- FHernandez is 0-4, 5.37 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........
-- Burnett 7-29; Bailey 3-32 (0 of last 13)
-- Gallardo 8-30 (3 of last 4); Torres 2-8
-- Lee 4-30 (0 of last 9); Medlen 8-30 (0 of last 11)
-- Wood 6-31 (3 of last 6); Lynn 9-32 (3 of last 6)
-- Strasburg 8-30; Corbin 7-31
-- McHugh 2-4; Kershaw 3-32 (1 of last 12)
-- Smith 2-6; Vogelsong 6-18 (0 of last 6)

-- Porcello 5-29 (0 of last 7); Koehler 6-22 (1 of last 6)

-- Hellickson 12-30 (4 of last 6); Dickey 7-33 (1 of last 13)
-- Buchholz 2-15; Feldman 10-29 (5 of last 6)
-- Wilson 6-31 (1 of last 10); Ogando 2-17
-- Shields 12-32 (1 of last 8); Sale 8-30 (0 of last 7)
-- Kluber 4-23 (1 of last 9); PHernandez 3-11 (1 of last 6)
-- Pettitte 10-29 (0 of last 8); Oberholtzer 1-9
-- Colon 7-30 (1 of last 6); FHernandez 4-30 (1 of last 17)

Totals
-- Four of last five Cincinnati games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 11-2-1 in last fourteen Atlanta games.
-- Eight of last ten Cub games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Washington games.
-- Five of last six Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last sevenn San Francisco games stayed under total. Under is 11-2-1 in last fourteen San Diego games.

-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Porcello starts.

-- Five of last six Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last thirteen Baltimore games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Texas games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Kansas City games stayed under; eight of last 11 White Sox games went over the total.
-- Last four Cleveland games went over the total; three of last four Twin games stayed under.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in Bronx' last nine games.
-- Six of last eight Oakland games went over; three of Mariners' last four games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Pirates won five of their last six road games.
-- Mets won five of their last seven games. Milwaukee won four of last five.
-- Cardinals won five of their last six games.
-- San Diego won its last nine games when it scored 2+ runs. San Francisco is 11-6 in its last 17 games, 8-4 in last twelve at home.

-- Detroit won seven of its last ten games.

-- Tampa Bay won 12 of its last 15 games.
-- Red Sox won four of their last six games.
-- Rangers five of their last six games. Angels won 11 of their last 16.
-- Indians won eight of their last nine games.
-- Mariners won three of their last four games.

Cold teams
-- Cincinnati lost four of its last six home games.
-- Phillies lost six of their last seven games. Atlanta is 7-8 in its last 15.
-- Cubs lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Washington lost four of its last five games. Arizona lost three of last four.
-- Dodgers lost four of their last five home games. Colorado lost three of its last four games overall.

-- Miami is 0-7 in game following its last seven wins.

-- Blue Jays are 5-11 in their last 16 games.
-- Orioles are 7-11 in their last 18 games.
-- White Sox lost 13 of their last 17 games. Royals fell out of Wild Card race, got shut out the last two nights.
-- Twins lost 13 of their last 16 games.
-- Astros lost their last 12 games, outscored 69-19. Bronx lost nine of its last twelve games.
-- Oakland lost its last two games, scoring one run.

**Udog** · 09-27-2013, 08:42 AM

MLB

Friday, September 27

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston

7:07 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games on the road
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
Pittsburgh is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 9 games on the road
Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games at home
NY Mets are 6-14 SU in its last 20 games at home

7:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games at home

8:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 16 of LA Angels's last 21 games when playing on the road against Texas
LA Angels are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games at home

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games

8:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. HOUSTON
NY Yankees are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games at home
Houston is 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing NY Yankees

8:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
Chi Cubs are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

9:40 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games

10:10 PM
COLORADO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of LA Dodgers's last 21 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games

10:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games

10:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

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**Udog** · 09-27-2013, 08:46 AM

MLB

Friday, September 27

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Friday's MLB betting notes and tips
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NATIONAL

Milwaukee Brewers at New York Mets (+100, 7)

Hot pitching stat: Mets right-hander Carlos Torres is 3-2 with a 2.40 ERA in four starts and 12 relief appearances at Citi Field this season.

Cold batting stat: New York 3B David Wright is 3-for-19 with eight strikeouts in his career against Brewers right-hander Yovani Gallardo.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-60s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow from right to left field at 4 mph.

Key betting note: Milwaukee is 8-1 in Gallardo's last nine starts as a road favorite.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds (-133, 7)

Hot pitching stat: Cincinnati right-hander Homer Bailey has fared well against Pittsburgh in his career, going 8-4 with a 2.69 ERA in 15 starts.

Cold batting stat: Pittsburgh OF Andrew McCutchen is a .242 hitter in 273 all-time at-bats against Cincinnati.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-70s with sunny skies. Wind will be calm.

Key betting note: Cincinnati is 9-2 in Bailey's last 11 starts with five days' rest.

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves (-130, 6.5)

Hot pitching stat: Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee dazzled the Braves in their last encounter, limiting them to a run on two hits while fanning 10 over eight innings of a 2-1 victory.

Hot batting stat: Philadelphia 2B Chase Utley is a .429 career hitter with a homer and a double in 14 at-bats against Braves starter Kris Medlen.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-60s under sunny skies. Wind will blow from right to left field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The Phillies are 19-4 in Lee's last 23 road starts against teams with winning records.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals (-180, 7)

Cold pitching stat: Cubs left-hander Travis Wood is 3-4 with a 4.80 ERA and 12 home runs allowed in 10 career starts versus the Cardinals.

Hot batting stat: Chicago SS Starlin Castro is hitting .303 in 243 all-time at-bats against St. Louis.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s with clear skies. Wind will blow from right to left field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: St. Louis is 12-3 in starter Lance Lynn's last 15 home outings against teams with losing records.

Washington Nationals at Arizona Diamondbacks (+123, 7.5)

Cold pitching stat: Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is just 2-5 with a 4.68 ERA in 14 road starts in 2013.

Cold batting stat: Members of the Washington roster are hitting a collective .209 in 43 at-bats against Arizona starter Patrick Corbin.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-70s with sunny skies. Wind will blow from left to right field at 4 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 8-2-1 in Corbin's previous 11 starts against teams with winning records.

Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers (-260, 6.5)

Cold pitching stat: Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw has allowed 11 earned runs to the Rockies this season - the most of any opponent.

Cold batting stat: Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki is a career .227 hitter with 11 strikeouts in 44 at-bats against Kershaw.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-60s with clear skies. Wind will blow out to right-center field at 4 mph.

Key betting note: Colorado is 8-1 in its last nine Friday games.

San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants (-133, 7)

Cold pitching stat: Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong is 2-3 with a 5.53 ERA and seven home runs allowed in 10 home starts in 2013.

Cold batting stat: San Francisco OF Hunter Pence is a .234 hitter - 50 points below his career average - in 222 at-bats versus the Padres.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-60s with sunny skies. Wind will blow out to left-center field at 4 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 10-1-1 in Vogelsong's last 12 starts as a home favorite of -110 to -150.

AMERICAN

Boston Red Sox at Baltimore Orioles (+115, 8)

Hot pitching stat: Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz has been sensational on the road, going 5-0 with a 0.95 ERA and two homers allowed over six starts.

Hot batting stat: Red Sox C/1B Mike Napoli is a career .407 hitter with two homers and six RBIs in 27 career at-bats against Orioles starter Scott Feldman.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-60s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow from right to left field at 4 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 12-3-1 in Baltimore's last 16 games against teams with winning percentages of .600 or higher.

Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays (+101, 8)

Hot pitching stat: Rays right-hander Jeremy Hellickson is 5-2 with a 2.90 ERA in 11 career starts versus the Blue Jays.

Hot batting stat: Tampa Bay 3B Evan Longoria is batting .386 with five homers and 14 RBIs in 16 games against Toronto this season.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-60s with clear skies. Wind will blow from right to left field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: The Rays are 7-1 in Hellickson's previous eight starts against the American League East.

Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers (-139, 8.5)

Cold pitching stat: Angels lefty C.J. Wilson, drafted by the Rangers in 2001, is 1-2 with a 7.92 ERA in seven career starts against them.

Hot batting stat: Los Angeles OF Mike Trout is 4-for-9 with a homer and six RBIs lifetime against Texas starter Alexi Ogando.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-80s under sunny skies. Wind will blow in from right field at 11 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 24-2-2 in Wilson's last 28 road starts.

Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox (-104, 6.5)

Hot pitching stat: Royals right-hander James Shields is 2-0 over his previous three starts, and has allowed just three runs in 22 innings over that stretch.

Cold batting stat: White Sox OF Alejandro De Aza is batting just .118 with zero extra base-hits in 17 at-bats against Shields in 2013.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-60s with clear skies. Wind will blow in from center field at 13 mph.

Key betting note: Kansas City has won 10 of Shields' last 11 road starts.

Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins (+165, 8)

Cold pitching stat: Twins left-hander Pedro Hernandez was rocked in his previous start, allowing six runs on eight hits over two innings of a 9-1 loss to the Oakland Athletics.

Cold batting stat: Minnesota OF Josh Willingham has one hit in eight career at-bats against Indians starter Corey Kluber.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow from right to left field at 13 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 8-2-1 in Kluber's last 11 road outings.

New York Yankees at Houston Astros (OFF, OFF)

Cold pitching stat: Astros left-hander Brett Oberholtzer has lost three straight starts since tossing a complete-game four-hit shutout against Seattle.

Hot batting stat: Houston 2B Jose Altuve is 6-for-15 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored in his career against the Yankees

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

Key betting note: The over is 5-0 in the last five meetings between the teams.

Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners (-105, 6.5)

Hot pitching stat: Athletics right-hander Bartolo Colon has won three straight starts while allowing just one run over 20 innings in that span.

Cold batting stat: Mariners OF Michael Saunders is just 2-for-14 with five strikeouts lifetime versus Colon.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-50s with showers expected throughout the night. Wind will blow out to left-center field at 11 mph.

Key betting note: Oakland is 24-5 in Colon's last 29 outings following a quality start in his previous appearance.

INTERLEAGUE

Detroit Tigers at Miami Marlins (+146, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Tigers right-hander Rick Porcello is 3-0 in five interleague starts this season.

Cold batting stat: Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton has just two home runs and six RBIs in 45 interleague at-bats in 2013.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s with partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow in from right-center field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 13-2-2 in Miami's last 17 interleague games against a right-handed starter.

** Odds, stats, weather forecasts and probable pitchers as of 12:20 a.m. ET Friday.

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**Udog** · 09-27-2013, 08:49 AM

MLB

Friday, September 27

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How to handicap the final MLB weekend series
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Major League Baseball enters its final weekend of the regular season with a few teams still jockeying for position in the playoffs.

Here is a look at the finals series and some notes to keep in mind to help with your capping.

American League

Boston Red Sox at Baltimore Orioles

The Red Sox will be able to clinch the top spot in the American League playoffs if they handle their business and win in Baltimore, or Seattle plays spoilers with victories against Oakland. The Sox will mix in some rest for players as manager John Farrell is putting players' health first.

“It’s important for us to prioritize the health of our guys first,” Farrell said. “That’s where our depth continues to play out.”

The Sox head into the weekend with 96 wins while the A's have 94.

Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays

The Rays are one of the hottest teams in the league, but still have yet to clinch a playoff spot. They head into Friday's action winners of seven straight and 12 of 15 overall. They finish up in Toronto and are 10-6 versus the Jays in 2013.

Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers

The Rangers are still alive in the wild card chase but will be in tough as the Angels will look to foil any dreams the Texas club has of playing in October.

"We know the Angels have a great team but we've swept them before and we know it's not impossible," Rangers SS Elvis Andrus said. "Just keeping winning, that's our mindset right now. We're competing and that's what baseball is all about."

Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox

The Royals made a valiant push for the postseason, but fell just short. The batting lineup flat lined when it mattered most as the Royals were shutout 4-0 and 6-0 by the Mariners earlier this week and found themselves on the outside looking in.

Alex Gordon believes KC will close out with winning baseball, but the Royals could be a deflated club.

"It's unfortunate, but we've got four more games and we're going to try to finish the season strong," Gordon said prior to Thursday's action.

Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins

The Tribe are very much alive and head into Thursday's matchup one game up on the Rangers for the wild card. They opened a four-game set in Minnesota and posted a 6-5 victory Thursday.

New York Yankees at Houston Astros

The Yanks are out. The 'Stros have lost 12-straight ball games.

Oakland A's at Seattle Mariners

The A's can take the AL's top spot if they can beat a tough Mariners squad and the Red Sox fail in Baltimore. The A's have earned F's versus the Mariners this season, however, posting a 6-10 record in 2013.

National League

Milwaukee Brewers at New York Mets

The Mets have closed the season very positively and have won eight of their last 12 ball games. They've got a four-game set at home versus Milwaukee to close the season but dropped Game 1 4-2 Thursday night.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds

Both of these teams have clinched, but Pittsburgh is still eying the Central crown.

"We're still focused on the opportunity to win the division," manager Clint Hurdle told the team's official website. "If it turns out (winning the Central no longer is possible), we want to fight and take that (wild card) game back home."

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves

The Braves still have some work to do if they want to lock up home field advantage. But they are closing the season with a whimper. Prior to Thursday's game, the Braves were hitting .204 and are 9-12 in their last 21 ball games.

They temporarily remedied that slump with a 7-1 victory over the Phils Thursday.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals

Heading into the weekend, the Cards' magic number to clinch the Central is one. They'll look to celebrate in front of the home crowd with the rival Cubbies in town.

Washington Nationals at Arizona Diamondbacks

The Nats were a little too late to the party as they played quite well down the stretch but fell short.

Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers have been in cruise control for some time and are 5-5 in their last 10 prior to Thursday's tilt with the Giants.

San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants

These teams are relatively close in the win column and could use this series to finish ahead of the other.

Detroit Tigers at Miami Marlins

The Tigers clinched the AL Central and will mix in some rest for players to prepare for the playoffs.

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**Udog** · 09-27-2013, 09:34 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, September 27

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PITTSBURGH (91 - 68) at CINCINNATI (90 - 69) - 7:10 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 19-33 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 228-451 (-95.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 99-227 (-68.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
BURNETT is 80-113 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 27-41 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 152-151 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 125-131 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 34-60 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 189-137 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 189-137 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 43-25 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 91-68 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-37 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-31 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 91-68 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 62-40 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 73-55 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 40-27 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 8-8 (+2.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.4 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BURNETT is 6-6 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 9-6 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+1.9 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BAILEY is 8-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.69 and a WHIP of 1.113.
His team's record is 10-5 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-4. (+4.6 units)

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MILWAUKEE (72 - 87) at NY METS (73 - 86) - 7:10 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. CAROLS TORRES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 23-14 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-6 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-6 (+8.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
MILWAUKEE is 55-53 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 56-60 (+2.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
GALLARDO is 18-5 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GALLARDO is 18-3 (+12.7 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. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 22-32 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
NY METS are 8-20 (-10.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
NY METS are 32-46 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 15-29 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 7-16 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 32-46 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 37-56 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 22-30 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 38-51 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. NY METS since 1997
GALLARDO is 3-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 4-4 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.6 units)

CAROLS TORRES vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (72 - 87) at ATLANTA (94 - 65) - 7:35 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. KRIS MEDLEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 72-87 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-53 (-25.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-49 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 69-76 (-18.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 72-87 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 52-66 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 75-89 (-23.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LEE is 28-32 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 28-31 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 94-65 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 54-24 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 91-54 (+24.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 93-64 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 114-74 (+20.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MEDLEN is 44-18 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 24-4 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 44-18 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 36-10 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 23-4 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 116-99 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 329-347 (+42.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 373-345 (+42.2 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 9-7 (+0.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LEE is 7-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.026.
His team's record is 8-6 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-10. (-6.4 units)

KRIS MEDLEN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MEDLEN is 3-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.72 and a WHIP of 1.515.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (66 - 93) at ST LOUIS (94 - 65) - 8:15 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 66-93 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 2-15 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-48 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 66-93 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-71 (-20.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-43 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-57 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 94-65 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 94-65 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 19-23 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 48-44 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 32-38 (-17.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 7-9 (+1.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.3 Units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
WOOD is 3-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 4-6 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LYNN is 5-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.283.
His team's record is 5-3 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (84 - 75) at ARIZONA (80 - 79) - 9:40 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 84-75 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 84-75 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-37 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-16 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
STRASBURG is 13-16 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 13-16 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 14-17 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 3-9 (-8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 23-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 23-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 14-5 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 12-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 12-2 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 28-10 (+14.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-13 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 125-90 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 161-160 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 160-159 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 36-38 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
STRASBURG is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

PAT CORBIN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
CORBIN is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.786.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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COLORADO (72 - 87) at LA DODGERS (91 - 68) - 10:10 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 72-87 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 27-51 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 4-22 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 92-126 (-33.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 72-84 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 46-61 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 34-67 (-30.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 91-68 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 88-68 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 65-42 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 50-24 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA DODGERS are 33-14 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 17-8 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-37 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KERSHAW is 2-6 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 10-13 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 8-8 (+1.9 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.3 Units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
KERSHAW is 9-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 14-8 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-12. (-3.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (75 - 84) at SAN FRANCISCO (74 - 85) - 10:15 PM
BURCH SMITH (R) vs. RYAN VOGELSONG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 9-28 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-18 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-31 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
VOGELSONG is 31-21 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 75-84 (+3.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-30 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 15-9 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 75-81 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 53-57 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 447-514 (+36.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 75-74 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 74-85 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-41 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-39 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-28 (-13.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 73-81 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-57 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 50-55 (-13.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-43 (-24.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-11 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-7 (+1.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-1.4 Units)

BURCH SMITH vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
VOGELSONG is 3-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 6.12 and a WHIP of 1.670.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

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TAMPA BAY (90 - 69) at TORONTO (72 - 87) - 7:05 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 78-51 (+18.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 518-593 (+30.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TORONTO is 72-87 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 38-40 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TORONTO is 8-17 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TORONTO is 28-45 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 42-58 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 42-46 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TORONTO is 53-64 (-7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 19-34 (-11.6 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
TAMPA BAY is 10-6 (+2.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
HELLICKSON is 5-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.90 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.8 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
DICKEY is 3-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)

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BOSTON (96 - 63) at BALTIMORE (83 - 76) - 7:05 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 29-46 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 114-116 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 179-148 (+37.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 70-56 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 25-16 (+11.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-35 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 31-21 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 79-71 (+16.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 76-63 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 38-20 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 125-101 (+30.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 101-86 (+31.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 96-63 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 43-35 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 21-14 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 85-56 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 63-42 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BUCHHOLZ is 13-2 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 25-9 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 14-7 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 14-4 (+10.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 10-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 39-43 (-9.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-26 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
FELDMAN is 27-38 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 4-13 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 27-38 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 17-31 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 13-19 (-12.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 6-17 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 3-10 (-9.4 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. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 9-7 (+3.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
12 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+8.5 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 7-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.307.
His team's record is 9-5 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-5. (+2.7 units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
FELDMAN is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.49 and a WHIP of 1.830.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (78 - 81) at TEXAS (88 - 71) - 8:05 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. ALEXI OGANDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 78-81 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 32-41 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 73-80 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 53-63 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 33-47 (-22.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 35-48 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 50-23 (+17.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 704-689 (+64.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 176-158 (+30.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 34-18 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 256-190 (+46.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
WILSON is 25-12 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 22-11 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 88-71 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 43-35 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 9-15 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
TEXAS is 43-35 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 96-84 (-24.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 7-13 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 12-4 (+7.3 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
WILSON is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 7.92 and a WHIP of 2.087.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

ALEXI OGANDO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
OGANDO is 4-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.48 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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KANSAS CITY (84 - 75) at CHI WHITE SOX (62 - 97) - 8:10 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 6-19 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 84-75 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 40-38 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-31 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 80-72 (+3.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SHIELDS is 62-38 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 22-11 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 21-11 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 62-97 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-42 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-36 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 5-19 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-48 (-20.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 60-92 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-66 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 49-73 (-17.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-64 (-31.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 8-8 (+1.8 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
13 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+9.7 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SHIELDS is 5-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.328.
His team's record is 9-8 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-8. (+0.2 units)

CHRIS SALE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SALE is 4-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.24 and a WHIP of 1.212.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-1. (+6.9 units)

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CLEVELAND (89 - 70) at MINNESOTA (66 - 93) - 8:10 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. PEDRO HERNANDEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HERNANDEZ is 8-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 8-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 89-70 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 41-32 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 86-67 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 57-50 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-21 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 53-34 (+16.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 55-23 (+28.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-12 (+19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-46 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-53 (-19.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-19 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-46 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 59-90 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 44-68 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-31 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-43 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-59 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 13-34 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 10-6 (+1.8 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)

COREY KLUBER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
KLUBER is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.437.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

PEDRO HERNANDEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.10 and a WHIP of 2.033.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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NY YANKEES (82 - 77) at HOUSTON (51 - 108) - 8:10 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. BRETT OBERHOLTZER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 51-65 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 82-77 (+2.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 35-17 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 81-36 (+30.2 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
HOUSTON is 51-108 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 21-59 (-26.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 9-26 (-13.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
HOUSTON is 24-54 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 9-28 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 49-103 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 32-75 (-21.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 17-65 (-30.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 20-70 (-30.6 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-2 (+0.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PETTITTE is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.95 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

BRETT OBERHOLTZER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (94 - 65) at SEATTLE (70 - 89) - 10:10 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 28-8 (+19.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 19-6 (+12.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 94-65 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 46-31 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-36 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 22-14 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-19 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 75-55 (+19.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 91-61 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 56-37 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 62-43 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 74-60 (+17.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 91-56 (+23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 34-19 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 15-8 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 9-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 33-19 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 22-9 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 70-89 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 35-43 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 67-86 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 24-31 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
HERNANDEZ is 1-7 (-9.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 19-25 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 4-11 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 10-6 (+6.7 Units) against OAKLAND this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.4 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
COLON is 19-13 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.204.
His team's record is 23-14 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 16-19. (-5.0 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 15-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.136.
His team's record is 19-9 (+7.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-16. (-5.4 units)

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DETROIT (93 - 66) at MIAMI (59 - 100) - 7:10 PM
JOSE ALVAREZ (L) vs. TOM KOEHLER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

JOSE ALVAREZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

TOM KOEHLER vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 09-27-2013, 12:26 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, September 27

National League

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Burnett: Pittsburgh 22-15 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Bailey: Cincinnati 9-17 SU in home games after allowing 4 runs or less 5 straight games

Milwaukee at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Gallardo: Milwaukee 11-6 SU on the road when the total is 7 or less
Torres: NY Mets 3-11 SU in home games against NL Central opponents

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Lee: Philadelphia 3-12 SU after 6 consecutive games versus division rivals
Medlen: Atlanta 19-6 SU with an on base percentage of .285 or worse over their last 5 games

Chicago Cubs at St Louis, 8:15 ET
Wood: Cubs 2-15 SU in road games when playing with a day off
Lynn: St Louis 41-21 SU after having won 3 of their last 4 games

Washington at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Wood: Washington 10-0 SU after scoring 1 run or less 2 straight games
Lynn: Arizona 11-23 SU in home games after scoring 4 runs or less 3 straight games

Colorado at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Strasburg: Colorado 4-22 SU as an underdog of +150 or more
Corbin: LA Dodgers 23-10 SU after 5 or more consecutive road games

San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Smith: San Diego 41-35 SU when the money line is +125 to -125
Vogelsong: San Francisco 16-24 SU after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less

**Udog** · 09-27-2013, 05:33 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, September 27

American League

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Hellickson: Tampa Bay 14-4 SU in road games after 6 consecutive games versus division rivals
Dickey: Toronto 8-17 SU when playing on Friday

Boston at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Buchholz: Boston 30-15 SU after 3 straight games where they committed no errors
Feldman: 4-13 TSR against division opponents

LA Angels at Texas, 8:05 ET
Wilson: LA Angels 34-18 SU in September games
Ogando: Texas 7-13 SU in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Shields: Kansas City 17-7 SU on the road with a money line of -100 to -150
Sale: White Sox 5-19 SU when playing on Friday

Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Kluber: Cleveland 55-23 SU when playing against a team with a losing record
Hernandez: Minnesota 13-29 SU in home games vs. AL teams allowing 4.2 or less runs/game

NY Yankees at Houston, 8:10 ET
Pettitte: NY Yankees 35-17 SU when playing on Friday
Oberholtzer: Houston 24-54 SU in home games

Oakland at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Colon: Oakland 17-6 SU revenging 2 straight home losses vs opponent
Hernandez: Seattle 3-13 SU after allowing 2 runs or less 2 straight games

Interleague

Detroit at Miami, 7:10 ET
Alvarez: Detroit 1-8 SU in road games after a game with a combined score of 3 runs or less
Koehler: Miami 66-35 SU in home games after allowing 2 runs or less 2 straight games

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