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**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 08:55 AM

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Six coaches who used to be head coach at Tulsa........

-- Nolan Richardson 119-37, 1980-85—Won NIT in his first year there, moved on to Arkansas four years later.

-- Tubby Smith 79-43, 1991-95-- made it to two Sweet 16’s, took the Georgia job. -- Steve Robinson 46-18, 1995-97

—Bolted to Florida State, is now an assistant at Kansas.

-- Bill Self 74-27, 1997-2000—Oklahoma State grad has found great success head coach at Kansas.

-- Buzz Peterson 26-11, 2000-01—Annoyed lot of people when he left after one year. Just got fired by NC-Wilmington last month.

-- Danny Manning 38-21, 2012-14—Whoever gets this job has a nice team coming back, if all the returning players actually return.

*****

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

13) Dodgers benched Yasiel Puig for Friday’s home opener because he was late for batting practice. Matt Kemp started in his place, after being activated off the DL.

12) I’m usually not a big Keith Olbermann fan, but the ESPN talking head did an excellent tribute to David Letterman Thursday night; its on ESPN.com and its worth a few minutes of your time.

11) Wake Forest hired Danny Manning away from Tulsa, which can’t make the people in Oklahoma too happy (see List of 6 up above). Lot of good coaches have come through Tulsa over the years; problem is, they don’t stay very long.

10) FOX Saturday baseball is on FOX Sports1 now, not regular FOX; this avoids any potential overlap between an extra inning ballgame and the start of one of the Saturday night NASCAR races. Its not going to help baseball’s ratings, though; lot of people still don’t know where FOX Sports1 is.

9) Champ Bailey goes from Denver to New Orleans as a free agent, as Saints keep trying to improve their defense.

8) There is a rumor going around that Sonic fast food is coming to my hometown of Colonie, in the old L-Ken’s location; this would be tremendous news, not as tremendous as In ‘n Out Burger or Steak 'n Shake, but still very good news.

7) Washington State gave Ernie Kent $1.4M a year, plus $625,000 a year to pay his three assistants with; same AD who hired him at Oregon hired him for this job. Kent has been out of coaching for four years; if I’m paying a coach $1.4M a year, I’d probably want a better coach, not someone who’s been out of it for four years, but he did have some success at Oregon.

6) Twins have their home opener Monday afternoon; as of Friday morning, Target Field was still covered with snow. Why didn’t they build a retractable dome like Miller Park?!?!?!?!

5) Dustin Johnson shot a 43 on the front nine Thursday, withdrew from the Houston Open with a bad back. He had an 8 on a par-4. Lot of bad backs in golf lately. Maybe Johnson just wantesd to get to Augusta early.

4) Indians gave 2B Jason Kipnis $52.5M for six years, buying away his arbitration years. If Kipnis remains a good player, it’s a terrific deal for the Tribe.

3) Wrigley Field is older than the Lincoln Monument and the Golden Gate Bridge; love watching games from there on TV. Curious to see what it looks like when the new electronic scoreboard goes up in centerfield.

2) Donald Trump was in Albany this week? How come I didn’t know this? Wonder what this country would be like if he ever became President?

1) A's-Mariners were postponed Friday night because the genius groundskeepers left the tarp off the field after the 12-inning game Thursday night and there was a downpour overnight that screwed up the field bigtime. Workers were pulling an overnight Friday night to get the game ready for Saturday afternoon's game. Oy.

**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 08:56 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Game 813-814: Connecticut vs. Florida (6:09 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 73.884; Florida 75.456
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 121
Vegas Line: Florida by 6 1/2; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+6 1/2); Under

Game 815-816: Kentucky vs. Wisconsin (8:49 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 77.872; Wisconsin 73.409
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 4 1/2; 143
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 2; 139
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-2); Over

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Saturday, April 5

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FRESNO ST (21 - 17) at SIENA (19 - 18) - 4/5/2014, 11:30 AM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
SIENA is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
SIENA is 33-15 ATS (+16.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games this season.
FRESNO ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games this season.
FRESNO ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CONNECTICUT (30 - 8) vs. FLORIDA (36 - 2) - 4/5/2014, 6:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 105-78 ATS (+19.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 106-76 ATS (+22.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 66-39 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 1-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KENTUCKY (28 - 10) vs. WISCONSIN (30 - 7) - 4/5/2014, 8:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
WISCONSIN is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
WISCONSIN is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
WISCONSIN is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
WISCONSIN is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KENTUCKY is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
KENTUCKY is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
KENTUCKY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all tournament games this season.
KENTUCKY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a NCAA tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NCAAB
Short Sheet

Saturday, April 5

Connecticut vs Florida, 6:10 ET
Connecticut: 19-8 ATS as a neutral court underdog
Florida: 1-7 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3 against the spread

Kentucky vs Wisconsin, 8:50 ET
Kentucky: 17-8 UNDER as a favorite
Wisconsin: 23-8 UNDER off an upset win as an underdog

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, April 5

Saturday's CBI game
Faster-paced game in Game 2 favored Fresno squad that went 35-43 on foul line in easy (led by 26 with 13:45 left) 89-75 win; Bulldogs scored a ridiculously good 1.31 ppp, making 15-21 inside arc, 8-15 outside. Siena is at home, but playing in on-campus gym rather than downtown arena. Saints trailed Game 1 by 6 at half in Fresno, held Bulldogs to 25 points in second half- road team won both series games. Siena won eight of last ten games, Fresno won 13 of last 17. 11:30 local tipoff time is 8:30 PT. Siena will have home crowd behind then in 4,000-seat arena, but it was not much of a help in Game 2. Four different Bulldogs took 8+ FTs in Game 2. Fresno took total of 13 foul shots in Game 1.

Final Four (Arlington, TX)
UConn was down 3 with 0:45 left in first round game with St Joe's, won in OT, beat Iowa State by 5, when Cyclones were playing without best player. Huskies played regionals in NYC, giving them two virtual home games. Florida won its last 30 games; last loss was 65-64 (+4) at UConn on Dec 2 in Storrs; Huskies made 11-24 from arc, outscored Florida 5-2 in last 1:18, after Wilbekin hurt his ankle with 3:01 left. Last ten times there was a Final Four with only one #1 seed, the #1 seed won the title seven of those 10 years. All four Gator wins in this tournament are by 10+ points; since 2005, #1 seeds are 11-2 in Final Four vs non-#1-seeds, but only 8-5 against the spread.

Bo Ryan won four national titles in D-III, so he's been in Final Fours a lot, just not this one. Wisconsin is 13-2 in last 15 games, since a 1-5 skid in January- they beat Florida by 6 way back in November, its only game vs SEC opponent. Since 2000, favorites are 9-6 vs spread in Final Four games without a #1 seed in it. Since '92, teams lower than a #4-seed are 7-10 against spread in Final Four games. Last five times a lower-seeded team was favored over a higher seed, the higher seed went 4-1 vs spread. Kentucky starts five freshmen; all four of its tourney wins are by seven or less points. Wildcats split pair vs Big Dozen teams, beating Michigan, losing to Michigan State- they hold opponents to 32% from arc, #59 in country, very important when playing drive/kick game of Wisconsin.

NCAAB

Saturday, April 5

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Trend Report
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11:30 AM
FRESNO STATE vs. SIENA
Fresno State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Fresno State's last 7 games on the road
Siena is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Siena's last 5 games

6:09 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. FLORIDA
No trends available
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games

8:49 PM
KENTUCKY vs. WISCONSIN
No trends available
Wisconsin is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games

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**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 08:58 AM

NCAAB

Saturday, April 5

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Florida or UConn? Who covers in Final Four
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Florida Gators vs. Connecticut Huskies (+6, 126.5)

THREE REASONS FLORIDA COVERS

Defense

No team remaining in the hunt for the NCAA championship defends better than the Gators, who allowed the third-fewest points per game in the nation during the regular season and have surrendered more than 60 points just once in seven postseason games. The Huskies have shown they can score - putting up at least 75 points in three of their four tournament games - but they didn't have to face the relentless press of a Florida team that forces opponents into bad shots and sloppy turnovers.

Close spreads

The 2013-14 Gators are at their best in games where they're narrow favorites. Florida has gone 6-1 ATS in games where it was a six-point fave or lower, and 3-1 in games in which it was the underdog, including an ATS victory over UConn on Dec. 2. The Gators are installed as a six-point favorite for Saturday's national semifinal.

Free throws

The Huskies make a living from the foul line, ranking in the Top 10 nationally at 77.4 percent, but will find the sledding a lot tougher against Florida. The Gators have been among the stingiest teams in the country when it comes to limiting free throws. They held opponents to 20 or fewer foul shots 23 times in 34 regular-season and conference tournament games and have yielded an average of fewer than 11 attempts in their four NCAA tournament contests.

THREE REASONS UCONN COVERS

Momentum

Sure, the Gators have strung together an impressive winning streak but the bulk of that came during their weak SEC schedule. The Huskies, on the other hand, have been able to find their form against the toughest teams in the country. In fact, if you take out two losses to Louisville, Connecticut has won nine straight going back to early February, going 7-2 ATS in those contests.

Confidence

The last team to beat the mighty Gators was UConn, upending Florida 65-64 at home – a game in which the Huskies were actually 4-point favorites. Teams like Florida thrive on having the mental edge over its opponent – beating them before they even touch the court. However, UConn is not afraid of big bad UF and has just enough confidence, momentum and swagger to snap Florida’s 30-game winning run. The Huskies forced the Gators to commit 16 turnovers in that first meeting and limited them to just 3-of-9 shooting from beyond the arc while answering with 11 3-pointers of their own.

Shabazz Napier

Napier is doing one hell of a Kemba Walker impression in the tournament, carrying UConn to the Final Four much like his former teammate did in 2011. He’s scoring over 23 points per game and has hit big shot after big shot. The Huskies offense throws a lot of on the ball screens at their opponent’s backcourt, looking to break Napier for an easy look. He went for 26 in the first meeting with Florida, including a 17-foot jumper to win the game as time expired.

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NCAAB

Saturday, April 5

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Final Four betting preview: UConn vs. Florida
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Connecticut Huskies vs. Florida Gators (-6, 126.5)

Florida won its 30th straight game to reach the Final Four in north Texas, where they will face the last team to beat them - Connecticut. The top-seeded Gators swept through the South regional and have a chance to avenge both their losses this with the East regional champion Huskies in the mix along with Wisconsin looming in a potential championship game. To get there, Florida will have to find a way to stop Shabazz Napier.

Napier was a freshman on the team Kemba Walker put on his back and carried to a national championship in 2011 and is using a similar model in his senior campaign. The point guard scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half of the regional final victory over Michigan State and has made a habit out of clutch performances in carrying Connecticut. The Gators have a quartet of seniors on which to lean and rarely need any one player to take over the game offensively.

TV: 6:09 p.m. ET, TBS

LINE HISTORY: The Gators opened as 6.5-point faves but now sit -6. The total opened 125 and has been bet upt 126.5.

INJURY REPORT: UConn: G Pat Lenehan (Questionable, undisclosed)

WHY BET UCONN (30-8 SU, 21-15 ATS, 13-22 O/U): Napier, who was named to the Wooden All-American team Monday, nailed a buzzer-beater to give the Huskies a 65-64 home victory over Florida on Dec. 2, capping a 26-point game. Napier hit five 3-pointers in that contest - two more than the entire Gators team - and has been strong from beyond the arc with 12-of-23 finding the bottom of the net in the last three games. DeAndre Daniels provided plenty of support with 27 points and 10 rebounds in the Sweet 16 win over Iowa State and helped keep Connecticut in the game in the first half of the regional final against Michigan State before Napier got going.

WHY BET FLORIDA (36-2 SU, 18-15-1 ATS, 11-22-1 O/U): The Gators are a dominant defensive team and held their four previous NCAA tournament opponents to an average of 55 points, with only UCLA breaking 60 in a 79-68 decision in the Sweet 16. Florida won each of those four games by double figures and had little trouble slowing down Dayton with a full-court press in the regional final. “One of the things I think it all comes down to is on the defensive end of the floor,” Florida coach Billy Donovan told reporters. “It’s very, very difficult to go on runs if you don’t get stops. I think a lot of our runs can be predicated on the fact that defensively we’ve gotten stops, and stops get you out on the break.”

TRENDS:

* Huskies are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 NCAA Tournament games.
* Gators are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
* Over is 4-1 in Huskies last five NCAA Tournament games.
* Under is 7-3 in Gators last 10 non-conference games.

CONSENSUS: 55 percent of wagers are on the Huskies.

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**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 08:58 AM

NCAAB

Saturday, April 5

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Kentucky or Wisconsin? Who covers in Final Four
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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers (+1.5, 139)

THREE REASONS KENTUCKY COVERS

Familiarity with Big Ten

Kentucky will already be prepared for the Big Ten style of basketball when it takes on Wisconsin Saturday. The Wildcats beat Big Ten regular season champions Michigan with a last second three pointer in the Elite Eight and showed that their athleticism is a distinct advantage. Wisconsin may have split the season series with Michigan, but after besting a Wolverines squad that won the Big Ten quite easily this year Kentucky deserves to be the favorite for the second-straight game against Big Ten opposition.

Improved shooting

In their three tournament wins over higher-seeded opponents in Wichita State, Louisville and Michigan, the Wildcats shot over their season average from the field. In two of those games (Wichita State, Michigan) Kentucky shot well over 50 percent, which allowed it to outscore two of the best perimeter shooting teams in the country to get to the Final Four. With their rebounding advantage and interior presence in Julius Randle, when Kentucky is hitting its shots, the Wildcats become nearly impossible to put away, as the Wolverines found out when their double digit lead quickly evaporated Sunday.

Marcus Lee

The freshman who scored just eight points since January came up in a big way for the Wildcats against Michigan, scoring 10 points and putting up eight rebounds off the bench in the absence of Willie Cauley-Stein. Already holding a +6.8 rebounding margin advantage over the Badgers, having another big man like Lee who can jump out of the building and put back misses above the rim will help the Wildcats' chances - especially if the questionable Cauley-Stein can contribute minutes. Having four post players that can slow Wisconsin star-center Frank Kaminsky would give Kentucky head coach John Calipari a significant advantage on the inside.

THREE REASONS WISCONSIN COVERS

Frank Kaminsky

The gangly, 7-foot junior center can do it all, and the boxscores prove it, particularly in the last two games. In the West Regional semifinal against Baylor, Kaminsky scored 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the floor and a 3-for-4 effort at the free-throw line. But perhaps the larger contribution was his six blocked shots, and he also had four rebounds in a 69-52 blowout, with the Badgers a 4-point favorite.

In Saturday’s regional final against No. 1 seed Arizona, he scored 28 points in just about every way possible – 16 on 2-pointers, nine via a 3-for-5 effort from 3-point range, and another three from the free throw line. And he also had seven offensive boards among his 11 total rebounds as Wisconsin pulled out the 64-63 overtime win as a 3.5-point pup.

Points in the paint

Although the Badgers were outscored 30-26 in the lane against Arizona, in their four-game run to the Final Four, they have put up 118 points in the paint, while allowing 84. Wisconsin rarely settles for bad shots.

Stepping up versus big teams

This team has consistently risen to the challenge against major talent. As Michael Beller of SI.com pointed out, the Badgers are the only team in the country to beat the regular-season champions from the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Pac 12. That includes SU and ATS victories over three of the NCAA Tournament’s four No. 1 seeds: a 59-53 win over Florida as a 5.5-point home chalk in the second game of the year; a 48-38 win at Virginia catching 4 points in December; and last weekend’s 64-63 OT win against Arizona as a 3.5-point ‘dog to reach the Final Four. The Badgers also posted a 75-62 February win as 4-point pups at Michigan – which reached the Elite Eight before losing to Kentucky last weekend.

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NCAAB

Saturday, April 5

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Final Four betting preview: Kentucky vs. Wisconsin
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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers (+1.5, 139)

Kentucky was anointed the top team in the country prior to the season and suddenly has an opportunity to emerge as the best at the end of it after a bumpy ride. The eighth-seeded Wildcats face second-seeded Wisconsin in Saturday’s Final Four at Arlington, Texas, and are brimming with confidence due to an impressive tournament run through the Midwest regional. The Badgers qualified for the national semifinals with a solid win over Arizona in the West regional final.

Wisconsin can match the school record for victories by reaching the national title game but will be at an athletic disadvantage against the Wildcats and the players are weary of hearing about it. “You’re in the Final Four, you obviously did something right,” Badgers guard Josh Gasser said at a press conference. “Kentucky deserves credit for a being a good team and I think so do we. We’ve beaten a ton of good teams this year and I think that speaks for itself. We don’t really care what the outside perception is of us.” Wisconsin is in the Final Four for the first time since 2000 while Kentucky is back for the third time in five seasons during John Calipari’s coaching tenure.

TV: 8:49 p.m. ET, TBS

LINE HISTORY: The Badgers opened as 2-point dogs and have been bet to +1.5. The total opened 138.5 and is up to 139.

INJURY REPORT: Kentucky: F Willie Cauley-Stein (Questionable, ankle)

WHY BET KENTUCKY (28-10 SU, 19-15-2 ATS, 15-19 O/U): Double-double machine Julius Randle (15.1 points, 10.7 rebounds) is the best NBA prospect of the starting freshmen but guard Aaron Harrison (14.1) was the hero in the Elite Eight victory over Michigan when he drained the game-winning 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds remaining. “I think we all just learned it’s all about winning,” Harrison told reporters at a midweek press conference when asked about Kentucky’s strong tournament showing. “It doesn’t matter individually what you’re doing. You just have to do whatever you can for the team to win.” Guards James Young (14.1) and Andrew Harrison (11 per game) also average in double digits.

WHY BET WISCONSIN (30-7 SU, 21-16 ATS, 19-17 O/U): Center Frank Kaminsky (14.1 points) had 28 points and 11 rebounds against Arizona as he continues his transformation from role player last season to go-to scorer. “I really can’t explain it,” Kaminsky told reporters. “It’s just something more of an opportunity this year than in the past. But I can’t thank my teammates enough for helping me get through this.” Guard Ben Brust averages 12.8 points and is 12-of-23 from 3-point range in the NCAA tournament, while forward Sam Dekker (12.4) and point guard Traevon Jackson (10.7) also average in double digits.

TRENDS:

* Wildcats are 5-0 ATS in their last five NCAA Tournament games.
* Badgers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games.
* Over is 7-3 in Wildcats last 10 NCAA Tournament games.
* Under is 8-3 in Badgers last 11 neutral site games.

CONSENSUS: 51 percent of wagers are on Wisconsin.

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**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 08:58 AM

NCAAB

Saturday, April 5

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NCAA tournament biggest betting mismatches: Final Four
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Florida Gators vs. UConn Huskies (+6, 126.5)

Gators’ tame defense vs. Huskies’ turnover tenacity

A big part of the Huskies’ improbable Final Four run is their ability to win the turnover battle. Connecticut has 34 total turnovers in the tournament compared to the 54 it has forced opponents to hand over. The Huskies coughed the ball up just six times in the win over Michigan State, while the Spartans posted 16 turnovers.

Florida’s best way to stop Shabazz Napier is to get aggressive on the perimeter, hedge hard on the Huskies’ screen-heavy offense, and make Napier give up the ball. That means those defenders off the ball will need to jump the passing lanes and force Napier to make a bad pass – something they haven’t been great at in the NCAA. The Gators have forced foes to make only 9.3 turnovers the past three games (down from their season average of 13.5) and actually lost the turnover battle, 12-8, versus UCLA in the Sweet 16.

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Kentucky Wildcats (-1.5, 139)

Badgers’ big-shot bigs vs. Wildcats' defensive size

The Wildcats have bullied their way to the Final Four, using their size advantage at almost every position to impose their will on opponents. Kentucky’s beef plugs up the paint and allows the 6-foot-6 guard trio of James Young and the Harrison Bros. to pester the perimeter. However, against the Badgers, Kentucky could find that defense spread thin with Wisconsin’s frontcourt demanding respect from beyond the arc.

The Badgers force opposing forwards to step outside of the paint and get their heels above the 3-point arc, especially Frank Kaminsky. The 7-footer has shown his touch in the tournament with some massive 3-point buckets and shoots nearly 38 percent from distance. Fellow forward Sam Dekker is just as potent from the perimeter. Kentucky is already down a big body with Willie Cauley-Stein out and could find its defense out of order with Wisconsin’s sharp-shooting big men pulling everyone out of the paint.

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**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 10:37 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Update

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Game 817-818: Fresno State at Siena (11:30 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 62.040; Siena 59.112
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 3; 132
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 1; 136
Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (-1); Under

**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 10:39 AM

MLB
Dunkel

San Diego at Miami
The Marlins look to follow up their win yesterday in the series opener against the Padres and come into tonight's contest with a 14-2 record in Jose Fernandez' last 16 home starts. Miami is the pick (-150) according to Dunkel, which has the Marlins favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-150). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Game 951-952: Cincinnati at NY Mets (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 15.862; NY Mets (Gee) 14.315
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-140); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-140); Under

Game 953-954: Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Lee) 14.145; Cubs (Samardzija) 15.032
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-135); No Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+115); N/A

Game 955-956: San Francisco at LA Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 16.052; LA Dodgers (Maholm) 15.101
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-120); Over

Game 957-958: Atlanta at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Teheran) 15.866; Washington (Strasburg) 14.991
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-175); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+155); Under

Game 959-960: St. Louis at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Kelly) 15.913; Pittsburgh (Liriano) 14.899
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+115); Over

Game 961-962: San Diego at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Cashner) 14.455; Miami (Fernandez) 15.918
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Miami (-150); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-150); Under

Game 963-964: Arizona at Colorado (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (McCarthy) 15.310; Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.513
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Colorado (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+115); Under

Game 965-966: Minnesota at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Gibson) 12.996; Cleveland (Carrasco) 16.106
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 3; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-165); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-165); Over

Game 967-968: NY Yankees at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pineda) 15.621; Toronto (Dickey) 14.708
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Toronto (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+100); Under

Game 969-970: Baltimore at Detroit (1:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Norris) 15.285; Detroit (Porcello) 16.604
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-150); Over

Game 971-972: Chicago White Sox at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 15.679; Kansas City (Chen) 14.811
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+125); Over

Game 973-974: Seattle at Oakland (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 17.206; Oakland (Straily) 15.855
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Seattle (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-130); Under

Game 975-976: Texas at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Martinez) 16.358; Tampa Bay (Price) 15.728
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-180); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+160); Under

Game 977-978: LA Angels at Houston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Skaggs) 14.673; Houston (Keuchel) 12.825
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 2; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-145); Over

Game 979-980: Milwaukee at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Peralta) 15.804; Boston (Buchholz) 17.256
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-185); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-185); Under

**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 10:53 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, April 5

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CINCINNATI (1 - 3) at NY METS (1 - 3) - 1:10 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. DILLON GEE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 656-727 (+54.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 593-671 (+38.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 472-522 (+44.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 365-316 (+64.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
NY METS are 24-37 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 8-24 (-14.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 8-26 (-15.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 34-51 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 13-25 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 34-51 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 10-23 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

JOHNNY CUETO vs. NY METS since 1997
CUETO is 2-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.511.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)

DILLON GEE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GEE is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (2 - 2) at CHICAGO CUBS (1 - 3) - 2:20 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 156-172 (-37.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-34 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-44 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LEE is 29-33 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 17-24 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEE is 4-12 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 128-200 (-43.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-51 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-51 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-51 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LEE is 4-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.95 and a WHIP of 1.224.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 14.18 and a WHIP of 2.176.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (4 - 1) at LA DODGERS (4 - 2) - 4:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MAHOLM is 61-54 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MAHOLM is 30-20 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 48-33 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 964-802 (+114.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 17-22 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 8-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 0.954.
His team's record is 8-3 (+5.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.3 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MAHOLM is 2-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 6-4 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.8 units)

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ATLANTA (3 - 1) at WASHINGTON (3 - 1) - 7:05 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 31-27 (+21.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 94-55 (+25.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 29-9 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 79-60 (+18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
TEHERAN is 2-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.6 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STRASBURG is 3-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.296.
His team's record is 5-7 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-5. (+1.2 units)

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ST LOUIS (2 - 2) at PITTSBURGH (3 - 1) - 7:05 PM
JOE KELLY (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 22-28 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 100-72 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 129-88 (+43.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 51-35 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 100-72 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 66-41 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 82-59 (+22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 51-23 (+23.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

JOE KELLY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
KELLY is 3-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.553.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LIRIANO is 4-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.46 and a WHIP of 0.703.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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SAN DIEGO (1 - 3) at MIAMI (4 - 1) - 7:10 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. JOSE FERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 34-35 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
FERNANDEZ is 19-10 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 14-5 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 14-2 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 11-2 (+9.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 6-0 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 19-9 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 16-4 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 9-1 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 448-517 (+34.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
MIAMI is 85-136 (-37.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

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

ANDREW CASHNER vs. MIAMI since 1997
CASHNER is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 0.975.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JOSE FERNANDEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
FERNANDEZ is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.375.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (1 - 6) at COLORADO (2 - 3) - 8:10 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DE LA ROSA is 21-10 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 12-2 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 30-11 (+16.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 21-9 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 12-3 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

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

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. COLORADO since 1997
MCCARTHY is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 8-5 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.230.
His team's record is 9-7 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-11. (-6.5 units)

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MINNESOTA (1 - 3) at CLEVELAND (3 - 1) - 1:05 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 27-63 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 95-72 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-21 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 92-69 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 57-36 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 59-23 (+32.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-26 (+14.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-48 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CARRASCO is 4-16 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 4-16 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

KYLE GIBSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GIBSON is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CARRASCO is 1-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.456.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.4 units)

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NY YANKEES (2 - 2) at TORONTO (2 - 3) - 1:05 PM
MICHAEL PINEDA (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 31-17 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.

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

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. TORONTO since 1997
PINEDA is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.31 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DICKEY is 3-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.113.
His team's record is 4-4 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-6. (-5.2 units)

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BALTIMORE (1 - 3) at DETROIT (3 - 0) - 1:05 PM
BUD NORRIS (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 182-305 (-102.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 182-152 (+36.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 160-184 (+35.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 87-80 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 58-45 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 167-129 (+40.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 126-104 (+28.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 85-65 (+25.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 103-87 (+32.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

BUD NORRIS vs. DETROIT since 1997
NORRIS is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.0 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PORCELLO is 1-5 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-5 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.6 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (2 - 2) at KANSAS CITY (1 - 2) - 2:10 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. BRUCE CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-101 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-50 (-26.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-56 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-52 (-22.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 63-96 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 3-17 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-66 (-32.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-39 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-23 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 59-42 (+23.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 88-132 (-44.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DANKS is 6-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 1.171.
His team's record is 9-4 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.4 units)

BRUCE CHEN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CHEN is 7-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.130.
His team's record is 10-7 (+5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-10. (-3.9 units)

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SEATTLE (3 - 1) at OAKLAND (2 - 2) - 4:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. DANIEL STRAILY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 196-142 (+53.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 49-34 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 106-64 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 97-67 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 130-91 (+40.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 118-77 (+38.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 45-32 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 112-98 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.

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

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 15-7 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 19-10 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-16. (-4.4 units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
STRAILY is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 7.82 and a WHIP of 2.054.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

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TEXAS (2 - 2) at TAMPA BAY (3 - 2) - 7:10 PM
NICK MARTINEZ (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 106-46 (+31.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

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

NICK MARTINEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

DAVID PRICE vs. TEXAS since 1997
PRICE is 2-7 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.13 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 5-7 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-5. (+1.5 units)

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LA ANGELS (1 - 3) at HOUSTON (2 - 2) - 7:10 PM
TYLER SKAGGS (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 79-87 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 10-19 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 33-47 (-25.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 74-86 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 54-67 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 20-28 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 705-692 (+62.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 367-342 (+42.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
HOUSTON is 108-219 (-55.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 26-59 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 8-31 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 26-59 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-41 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

TYLER SKAGGS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KEUCHEL is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.48 and a WHIP of 1.740.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (2 - 2) at BOSTON (2 - 2) - 7:10 PM
WILY PERALTA (R) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 110-72 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 98-64 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-22 (+24.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BUCHHOLZ is 17-3 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (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 15-2 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 13-2 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

WILY PERALTA vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 11:03 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, April 5

Hot pitchers
-- Cueto is 1-2, 2.82 in his last four starts.
-- Samardzija is 0-1, 2.42 in his last four starts.
-- Bumgarner is 2-0, 2.74 in his last four starts.
-- Liriano is 1-0, 1.42 in his last three starts.
-- Strasburg is 2-0, 4.68 in his last four starts.
-- Fernandez is 7-1, 1.34 in his last ten starts. Cashner is 4-2, 1.24 in his last six starts.

-- Porcello is 2-0, 1.66 in his last three starts.
-- FHernandez is 8-2, 2.76 in 15 career starts at Oakland. Straily is 2-1, 3.19 in his last five starts.
-- Price is 3-1, 3.86 in his last four starts.

-- Buchholz is 5-1, 3.20 in his last ten starts. Peralta is 3-1, 3.80 in last four.

Cold pitchers
-- Gee is 1-1, 5.79 in his last three starts.
-- Lee is 1-2, 5.40 in his last three starts.
-- Maholm is 0-1, 4.42 in his last three starts.
-- Kelly is 0-2, 5.32 in his last five starts.
-- Teheran is 1-2, 7.90 in his last three starts.
-- McCarthy is 0-2, 5.03 in his last three starts. de la Rosa has a 6.56 RA in his last five starts.

-- Carrasco is 0-2, 10.54 in his last three starts. Gibson is 2-3, 7.54 in his last five starts.
-- Dickey is 1-2, 5.76 in his last three starts. Pineda is 0-3, 4.61 in his last seven starts, which were in 2011.
-- Norris is 1-1, 5.68 in his last five starts.
-- Danks is 0-4, 8.86 in his last four starts. BChen is 2-2, 5.57 in his last four.
-- Skaggs is 0-2, 8.36 in his last three starts. Keuchel is 1-2, 7.89 in his last four starts.
-- Martinez is making MLB debut; he made only four starts in AA LY (2-0, 1.13, allowing 11 hits in 32 IP).

Totals
-- Four of last five Cueto starts stayed under.
-- Last five Samardzija starts stayed under total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Bumgarner starts.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Kelly starts.
-- Five of last seven Teheran starts stayed under; over is 6-1-1 in Strasburg's last eight starts.
-- Seven of last eight Cashner starts stayed under.
-- Last four de la Rosa starts went over the total.

-- Six of last seven Gibson starts went over the total.
-- Three of first four Bronx games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven Norris starts went over the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Danks starts.
-- Three of last four Straily starts went over the total.
-- Three of last four Keuchel starts went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Price starts went over the total.

-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Buchholz starts.

Hot teams
-- Nationals/Braves both won three of their first four games.
-- Pittsburgh won three of its first four games.
-- Marlins won four of their first five games.
-- Giants won four of their first five games; Dodgers won four of first six.

-- Tigers won their first three games.
-- Mariners won three of their first four games.

Cold teams
-- Mets/Reds both lost three of their first four games.
-- Cubs lost three of their first four games.
-- San Diego lost its last three games.
-- Arizona lost six of its first seven games.

-- Orioles lost three of their first four games.
-- Minnesota lost three of its first four games.
-- Angels lost three of their first four games.

Umpires
-- Cin-NY-- Five of last six Hirschbeck games stayed under.
-- Phil-Chi-- Four of last five Scott games stayed under.
-- SF-LA-- Underdogs won four of last five West games.
-- Atl-Wsh-- Last four Joyce games went over the total.
-- StL-Pitt-- Underdogs won 10 of last 13 BWelke games.
-- SD-Mia-- Last five Davis games stayed under total.
-- Az-Col-- Road team won four of last five Winters games.

-- Min-Clv-- Four of last five Blaser games stayed under.
-- NY-Tor-- Six of last seven Demuth games stayed under.
-- Blt-Det-- Six of last eight Cederstrom games stayed under.
-- Chi-KC-- Seven of last ten TBarrett games stayed under.
-- Sea-A's-- Seven of last eight Culbreth games stayed under.
-- Tex-TB-- Under is 6-2-2 in last ten Wendelstedt games.
-- LA-Hst-- Favorites won 12 of last 15 Cooper games.

-- Mil-Bos-- Four of last five TWelke games stayed under.

**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 11:09 AM

MLB

Saturday, April 5

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Cleveland's last 23 games when playing at home against Minnesota

1:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 10 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Toronto's last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games when playing NY Yankees

1:08 PM
BALTIMORE vs. DETROIT
Baltimore is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

1:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cincinnati's last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Mets's last 12 games when playing Cincinnati
NY Mets are 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Cincinnati

2:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 2-14 SU in their last 16 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Kansas City's last 24 games when playing Chi White Sox

2:20 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CHI CUBS
Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games

4:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Seattle4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games ,
Oakland is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,at home

4:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games at home
Washington is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing St. Louis

7:10 PM
TEXAS vs. TAMPA BAY
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas

7:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. HOUSTON
LA Angels are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games
LA Angels are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Houston
Houston is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing LA Angels

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. BOSTON
Milwaukee is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. MIAMI
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games

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**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 11:12 AM

MLB

Saturday, April 5

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Saturday's MLB American League betting cheat sheet
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Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians (-157)

Cold pitching stat: Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson allowed hitters to bat .327 in 211 at-bats against him last season.

Hot batting stat: Minnesota catcher/first baseman Joe Mauer hit .333 in 48 at-bats against the Indians in 2013.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-40s with partly cloudy skies and wind blowing from left to right field at 13 mph.

Key betting note: Twins are 2-14 in their last sixteen in the second game of a series.

New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays (-108)

Cold pitching stat: Toronto knuckleballer R.A. Dickey was tagged for six runs over five innings in his first start of the season.

Hot batting stat: Yankees outfielder Alfonso Soriano is 5-for-15 with a pair of home runs lifetime versus Dickey.

Weather: N/A

Key betting note: Under is 4-0 in Dickey's last four starts against the Yankees.

Baltimore Orioles at Detroit Tigers (-137)

Hot pitching stat: The Tigers have gone 6-1 in right-hander Rick Porcello's last seven home starts.

Cold batting stat: Detroit third baseman Miguel Cabrera is just 1-for-6 against Orioles starter Bud Norris.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-40s with partly cloudy skies and wind blowing out to left field at 13 mph.

Key betting note: Over is 4-0 in Porcello's last four Saturday starts.

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals (-144)

Hot pitching stat: Royals southpaw Bruce Chen limited right-handed hitters to a .224 average in 299 at-bats last season.

Hot batting stat: White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko has five home runs in 49 all-time at-bats versus Chen.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-50s with clear skies and wind blowing out to left field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: White Sox are 1-7 in their last eight games versus a left-handed starter.

Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics (+114)

Hot pitching stat: Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez allowed one run while striking out 11 over six innings to win his first start of the year.

Cold batting stat: Athletics outfielder Josh Reddick is a .148 hitter in 27 at-bats against Hernandez.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-60s under sunny skies with wind blowing out to right field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Mariners are 4-0 in their last four games against a left-handed starter.

Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros (+127)

Cold pitching stat: Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel was 2-0 but posted a 6.50 ERA in 18 innings against the Angels last season.

Hot batting stat: Angels outfielder Mike Trout hit .297 with 16 walks in 64 at-bats against Houston in 2013.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-60s with a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms and wind blowing from right to left field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Astros are 1-7 in Keuchel's last eight starts.

Texas Rangers at Tampa Bay Rays (-177)

Hot pitching stat: The Rays are 5-1 in left-hander David Price's previous six home starts.

Hot batting stat: White Sox outfielder Alex Rios is 11-for-27 with two home runs lifetime against Price.

Weather: N/A

Key betting note: Under is 4-1 in Price's last five starts versus the Rangers.

Interleague

Milwaukee Brewers at Boston Red Sox (-173)

Hot pitching stat: Rex Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz limited opponents to a .199 average in his breakout 2013 campaign.

Cold batting stat: Boston designated hitter David Ortiz hit just .236 in 68 interleague at-bats a season ago.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-40s with partly cloudy skies and wind blowing out to right field at 13 mph.

Key betting note: Red Sox are 9-2 in Buchholz's last 11 home starts.

** Odds, stats, weather forecast and probable pitchers as of 7:25 p.m. ET Friday.

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**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 11:14 AM

MLB

Saturday, April 5

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Saturday's MLB National League betting cheat sheet
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Cincinnati Reds at New York Mets (+125)

Cold pitching stat: Mets right-hander Dillon Gee surrendered four runs over 6 2/3 innings en route to a no-decision in his season debut.

Hot batting stat: Members of the Cincinnati roster are hitting a collective .316 with three homers against Gee.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-40s under partly cloudy skies with wind blowing from left to right field at 15 mph.

Key betting stat: Reds are 24-9 in starter Johnny Cueto's last 33 appearances following a quality start in his previous outing.

Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs (+119)

Hot pitching stat: Cubs right-hander Jeff Samardzija twirled seven shutout innings in his season-opening start against Pittsburgh.

Cold batting stat: Chicago shortstop Starlin Castro has struck out six times in 12 at-bats against Phillies lefty Cliff Lee.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-40s with sunny skies and wind blowing in from left field at 6 mph.

Key betting stat: Phillies are 2-8 in Lee's last 10 starts against the National League Central.

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers (+102)

Hot pitching stat: Giants lefty Madison Bumgarner held opponents to a .203 batting average in 2013.

Cold batting stat: Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp is just 4-for-19 lifetime versus Bumgarner.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-70s with clear skies and wind blowing out to right-center field at 9 mph.

Key betting stat: Giants are 4-1 in Bumgarner's last five starts versus the Dodgers.

St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates (-137)

Hot pitching stat: Pittsburgh is 10-1 in left-hander Francisco Liriano's previous 11 home starts.

Cold batting stat: Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday hit .298 but had just one homer in 121 at-bats versus left-handed pitchers in 2013.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-40s under sunny skies with wind blowing out to right field at 6 mph.

Key betting stat: Over is 4-0 in St. Louis starter Joe Kelly's last four meetings with Pittsburgh.

Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals (-167)

Hot pitching stat: Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg racked up 10 strikeouts over six innings in his first start of 2014.

Hot batting stat: Braves second baseman Dan Uggla is a .407 hitter with two home runs and eight RBIs in 27 at-bats versus Strasburg.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-50s with clear skies and wind blowing in from left field at 7 mph.

Key betting stat: Nationals are 1-6 in their last seven games with umpire Jim Joyce behind home plate.

San Diego Padres at Miami Marlins (-144)

Hot pitching stat: Marlins right-hander is 9-0 with a 1.19 ERA in 15 career starts at Marlins Park.

Cold batting stat: Members of the Florida roster are batting just .205 in 39 at-bats against Padres starter Andrew Cashner.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s with sunny skies and wind blowing out to center field at 8 mph.

Key betting stat: Under is 8-1-1 in San Diego's last 10 in the second game of a series.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies (-134)

Hot pitching stat: Rockies lefty Jorge De La Rosa went 10-1 with a 2.76 ERA in 14 home starts a season ago.

Hot batting stat: Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit .288 with four home runs and 18 RBIs in 73 at-bats against Colorado in 2013.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-50s with cloudy skies and wind blowing in from center field at 5 mph.

Key betting stat: Rockies are 9-0 in De La Rosa's last nine home starts versus Arizona.

** Odds, stats, weather forecast and probable pitchers as of 7:30 p.m. ET Friday.

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**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 11:17 AM

MLB

Saturday, April 5

After hot under start, over starting to trend upward

The first few days of the season had seen games predominantly going under the total, but teams have found their offense and quickly reversed that trend.

Teams have an O/U record of 13-7-1 combined between Thursday and Friday, including a 7-3-1 O/U on Friday's slate of games. That's good for a 62 percent efficiency on the over spanning those two days, and there has been an increase in over totals the past three days straight.

On the season as a whole the MLB has a 27-30-1 O/U record.

Beckett leaves rehab start with injury

Josh Beckett left his game with Class A Rancho Cucamonga after injuring himself. Beckett, who is on rehab assignment for the Dodgers, injured himself when Jesus Galindo laid down a bunt for a hit. Immediately after the play, a trainer and Beckett walked off the field together.

The Dodgers were hoping that Beckett would make his season debut towards the end of April, but that date may now get pushed back. Beckett has been working his way back from a thumb injury.

Beckett had struck-out five while allowing three runs on five hits.

**Udog** · 04-05-2014, 11:18 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Boston at Detroit
The Celtics head to Detroit tonight where they are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games versus the Pistons. Detroit is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Pistons favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Game 801-802: Minnesota at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 118.670; Orlando 116.757
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 803-804: Chicago at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 117.809; Washington 122.827
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 5; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 1; 182
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-1); Over

Game 805-806: Brooklyn at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 124.166; Philadelphia 107.975
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 16; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 10 1/2; 210
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-10 1/2); Under

Game 807-808: Boston at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 107.288; Detroit 116.079
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 9; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 5 1/2; 206
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5 1/2); Over

Game 809-810: Charlotte at Cleveland (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 118.905; Cleveland 124.669
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 6; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 2 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-2 1/2); Over

Game 811-812: Toronto at Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 120.044; Milwaukee 112.365
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 7 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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