Monday's Trends and Indexes - 4/21 (MLB, NBA, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Monday, April 21

Good Luck on day #111 of 2014!

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[Udog]

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

-- LaMarcus Aldridge scored 46 points, grabbed 18 reobunds in Portland's OT win at Houston. Blazers got only seven points from its bench in the win.

-- Wizards outscored Bulls 30-18 in 4th quarter, Wiz wins 102-93 in Chicago.

-- Road teams won five of the eight Game 1's in NBA's first round.

-- Matt Kuchar chipped in on 18 to win PGA event on Hilton Head; he had shot a combined +10 in his last five Sunday rounds-- he was -7 Sunday.

-- Miami beat Seattle 3-2; Marlins are 9-4 at home, 0-6 on road.

-- Orioles led 5-0 in sixth inning at Fenway, lost 6-5 on 9th inning throwing error-- in first three weeks of season, there has been some horrendous defensive play.

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

13) Can you remember a team falling apart as badly within a season as the Indiana Pacers are right now? Not many top seeds have lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs, but who has a lot of confidence that these Pacers will advance?

12) Charlotte Bobcats went back home after losing Game 1 in Miami, with Game 2 not scheduled until Wednesday; Michael Jordan doesn't want his guys hanging around South Beach with time on their hands.

11) Clippers/Warriors looks like it'll be a fun series to watch; over last 37 years, these franchises combined to win only seven playoff series.

10) Tampa Bay Rays scored 27 runs Friday/Saturday, after scoring total of 16 runs in their previous 10 games, then they scored one run Sunday. Feast or famine.

9) If they ever make a movie about Ike Davis' life, Ben Affleck has to play Davis; they look an awful lot alike, even talk a little bit the same.

8) Every time I see Evan Gattis play for the Braves, I can't help but think of the old wrestler Ivan Putski. Short, very powerful arms.

7) Speaking of the Braves, Mike Minor is supposed to get back in their rotation this coming weekend; he threw 80 pitches in a rehab start this past weekend.

6) Cleveland Indians are only big league team that hasn't scored in first inning of a home game (0-9); Houston Astros are only team that hasn't scored in first inning on the road (0-9).

5) Minnesota Twins claimed OF Sam Fuld on waivers from the A's; he's not the best hitter but he's a terrific fielder, can run, an outstanding 4th outfielder.

4) Ivan Nova is on the DL with a UCL tear, could be headed under the knife for Tommy John surgery. Lot of those this spring.

3) Orlando Antigua is the new hoop coach at South Florida; he recruited for John Calipari, so its not a surprise we're seeing USF listed on recruits' short lists.

We talked yesterday about point guard Kareem Canty transferring from Marshall to Auburn; turns out that may not happen, with USF now suddenly in the picture. If Antigua turns out to be a bigtime recruiter as a head coach, USF is going to become a force in the AAC, especially with Louisville now out of the league.

2) Cincinnati Bengals brought one QB to their facility to work out this spring; not Manziel, not Bortles, Bridgewater or Carr. Pitt QB Tom Savage; go figure.

1) NHL playoffs provide great drama; how about St Louis Blues winning first two games of their playoff series in OT, after tying both games in last 2:00 of regulation? Blues have only won one playoff series the last eight years- they're playing NHL's defending champ Chicago Blackhawks, who won two of last four Stanley Cups.

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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, April 21

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MEMPHIS (50 - 33) at OKLAHOMA CITY (60 - 23) - 4/21/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 36-44 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 95-78 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 83-67 ATS (+9.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 52-36 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 55-37 ATS (+14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 55-42 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 11-6 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-8 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (52 - 31) at LA CLIPPERS (57 - 26) - 4/21/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 46-36 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 30-21 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 94-80 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 67-49 ATS (+13.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 70-51 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in the first round of the playoffs since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 54-38 ATS (+12.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 52-38 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 156-215 ATS (-80.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 111-148 ATS (-51.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 8-5 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 8-5 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, April 21

Thunder led Memphis by 22 at half in Game 1, withstood rally in third quarter, won by 14; red flag for OC is 6-22 shooting by its bench, with Durant/Westbrook taking 44 of their 76 shots, no one else taking more than Ibaka's eight. Memphis subs were 9-27; Griz shot 36.3% for game; they covered once in last six games as an underdog. Thunder won four of five vs Memphis this year, winning three games here by 9-6-14 points; OC won 10 of last 11 at home (8-2-1 vs spread).

Refs choked on critical call against Paul that turned Game 1 in Warriors' favor; LA was just 23-35 on foul line (Jordan 3-8). Clippers need more from Crawford (2-11 from floor, -15 in 22:00). Home side won seven of last eight series games; Golden State lost three of last four visits here by 26-11-13 points. LA won seven of its last 11 games, with nine of those 11 going over total. Warriors won six of last eight games overall; under is 47-34 in their games this year, 25-17 on road.




NBA

Monday, April 21

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8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Memphis is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Memphis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis
Oklahoma City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Memphis

10:30 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 7 games on the road
Golden State is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games when playing Golden State
LA Clippers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Golden State


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NBA

Monday, April 21

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Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder (-7, 189.5)

Memphis needs better performances from big men Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol, who were a combined 14-of-40 from the field in the opener. Randolph had 21 points and 11 rebounds but was just 7-of-21 shooting and also missed five free throws while Gasol (16 points) was mostly a nonfactor while going 7-of-19 from the field.Memphis dominated the first 15-plus minutes of the second half as it cut a 22-point halftime deficit to two early in the fourth quarter.

Point guard Russell Westbrook missed the second-round series in which Memphis disposed of Oklahoma City in five games last season and was intent on making a difference in the opener. Westbrook scored 16 of his 23 points in the first half when the Thunder led by as many 25 points and finished with 10 rebounds. He was displeased with his third-quarter performance but was back on his game in the fourth when Oklahoma City reasserted control. Forward Kevin Durant started the series strong with 33 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 4-0-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Home team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Over is 14-6 in the last 20 meetings in Oklahoma City.


Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers (-8, 212.5)

Golden State committed 23 turnovers and squandered an 11-point fourth-quarter lead but held the Clippers scoreless over the final 1:30 to lock up the win. Curry was hounded the entire game and finished with 14 points but Harrison Barnes and Draymond Green both hit big shots and Klay Thompson went for 22 points. The Warriors are without center Andrew Bogut (broken rib) in the series but still managed a 48-42 advantage on the glass as Lee grabbed 13 boards.

Blake Griffin scored 16 points in only 19 minutes and fouled out on a loose ball call in the final minute as the referees whistled a total of 51 fouls. Chris Paul hit a pair of big 3-pointers to get Los Angeles back into the game late in the fourth but committed six turnovers and five fouls while trying to contain Curry and Thompson. Los Angeles has dropped five straight postseason games.

TRENDS:

* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Los Angeles.
* Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
* Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings.


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NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, April 21

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PITTSBURGH (52-24-0-8, 112 pts.) at COLUMBUS (44-33-0-7, 95 pts.) - 4/21/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-1 (+5.1 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-1-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)

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COLORADO (54-22-0-8, 116 pts.) at MINNESOTA (43-28-0-13, 99 pts.) - 4/21/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 10-7 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 10-7-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.3 Units)

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ST LOUIS (54-23-0-7, 115 pts.) at CHICAGO (46-21-0-17, 109 pts.) - 4/21/2014, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 9-8-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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ANAHEIM (56-20-0-8, 120 pts.) at DALLAS (40-33-0-11, 91 pts.) - 4/21/2014, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 56-28 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 187-191 ATS (+413.9 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 21-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak this season.
ANAHEIM is 30-10 ATS (+12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 9-7 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 9-7-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, April 21

Columbus got first-ever playoff win in second OT at Igloo Saturday; Blue Jackets are 5-2 in last seven games overall, with seven of their last eleven staying under total. Columbus lost seven of its last eight games with Pittsburgh, losing last four vs Pens at home by combined score of 17-6. Penguins are 4-5 in last nine games, 26-15 on road this season- five of last six games went to OT or SO. Columbus is 24-17 at home this season, 0-3 against the Penguins.

Blues won first two games of series in OT, tying both games in last 2:00 of regulation- they scored goals in last 0:10 of both 1st/3rd periods in Game 2. St Louis had lost their last six in regular season, but they outshot Chicago in both games, scoring pair of first period goals both games. Chicago lost six of last eight games with Blues; they're 29-12 at home this year, 7-1 in last eight at home. Over is 11-2-4 in playoff games so far this month.

Colorado has won six of seven vs Minnesota this year, winning 3-1/4-2 in two visits to this building; Avalanche is 28-13 on road this season- they won first two games of this series in spite of going just 1-7 on power play- they tied Game 1 with 0:14 left, won in OT, had lot easier time in Game 2. Last five Minnesota games went over total; eight of last 12 Colorado games stayed under. Wild hasn't won a playoff series since '03, its third year in NHL.

Ducks won last six games after allowing total of five goals in pair of home wins to open this series; nine of their last twelve games overall went over total. Ducks won five of last six vs Dallas- seven of last eleven series games stayed under. Anaheim was outshot 25-9 in last two periods of Game 2, but held on for win. Dallas is just 6-6 in last twelve games, with seven of last nine games staying under total; Stars 2-11 on power play in series.




NHL

Monday, April 21

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7:00 PM
COLORADO vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. COLUMBUS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing on the road against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Columbus is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Columbus is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh

8:30 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHICAGO
St. Louis is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Chicago
St. Louis is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Chicago is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

9:30 PM
ANAHEIM vs. DALLAS
Anaheim is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Anaheim


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NHL

Monday, April 21

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (+111, 5.5)

Penguins' Brian Gibbons scored two goals 54 seconds apart early in the first period on Saturday before exiting with an undisclosed injury. Coach Dan Bylsma said the rookie is considered day-to-day but would not elaborate. Fellow forward Marcel Goc skated on Sunday as he attempts to work his way back from a nine-game absence due to a foot injury.

Fedor Tyutin suffered an undisclosed injury during Saturday's tilt, but fellow defenseman Jack Johnson picked up the slack by scoring a power-play goal with 6:01 remaining in the third period to tie the game at 3-3. Johnson logged a team-best 38:21 of ice time as Columbus played with five blue-liners. Coach Todd Richards remained tight-lipped on Tyutin's status, although defensemen Dalton Prout and Nick Schultz took part in Sunday's optional practice.

TRENDS:

* Penguins are 5-0 in the last five meetings in Columbus.
* Penguins are 7-1 in the last eight meetings.
* Over is 7-2 in the last nine meetings in Columbus.


Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild (-125, 5)

There was some debate as to whether Colorado should select defenseman Seth Jones or MacKinnon with the top overall pick in last year's draft. No more. MacKinnon matched Stastny by scoring a highlight-reel goal and collecting three assists in Game 2 to give him seven points in the series, tying a record set by Montreal's Odie Cleghorn in 1919 and matched by Boston's Barry Pederson in 1982 for the highest point total by a player in his first two career playoff games. MacKinnon became the first 18-year-old to collect six assists in a postseason series.

Trade-deadline acquisition Ilya Bryzgalov was thrust into an unexpected starting role due to injury and responded by going 7-0-3 in his first 10 starts to seize the No. 1 netminder's job entering the playoffs. But after Bryzgalov surrendered eight goals in the first two games, there is a widespread feeling that rookie Darcy Kuemper will be between the pipes for Game 3 after stopping all 14 shots he faced in a relief role Saturday. Kuemper missed the final seven games of the regular season with a concussion but said he is up to the challenge of starting.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Avalanche are 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Avalanche are 5-3 in the last seven meetings in Minnesota.


St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks (-156, 5)

After complimenting Corey Crawford for his play in Game 1, coach Joel Quenneville agreed with his goaltender's assessment that he needs to be better if Chicago is going to rally in this series. "He said he needs to be better, and he needs to be better," Quenneville told reporters on Sunday. Making the Blackhawks' bid to repeat all the more challenging is the loss of defenseman Brent Seabrook, who was suspended three games by the NHL for his hit to the head of St. Louis captain David Backes on Saturday afternoon.

Coach Ken Hitchcock wasn't too forthcoming with information on Backes (upper body), saying on Sunday that "he's upright and that's about it right now." Patrik Berglund, who has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury, could return to the lineup should Backes be unable to compete. "I told the boys (Saturday) I can't take this anymore," Berglund said. "Hopefully, I will heal fast and be able to help them out on the ice. It's easier that way."

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Blues are 6-2 in the last eight meetings.
* Home team is 37-18 in the last 55 meetings.


Anaheim Ducks vs. Dallas Stars (-116, 5.5)

Check back later for an in depth preview.

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Dallas.
* Home team is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Ducks are 16-35-2 in the last 53 meetings in Dallas.


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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, April 21

Hot pitchers
-- Leake is 2-0, 1.84 in his last two starts.
-- Mejia is 2-0, 2.81 in his last three starts, but had blister issues last week.
-- Teheran is 2-1, 2.89 in four starts this season. Koehler is 2-1, 1.89 in three starts this season.
-- Cashner is 2-1, 1.59 in four starts this season. Peralta is 2-0, 2.03 in his last couple starts.
-- Lee has a 1.64 RA in his last three starts.

-- Chen is 2-0, 3.97 in his last couple starts.
-- Danks is 1-0, 3.00 in his last couple starts.
-- McAllister is 2-0, 0.66 in his last two starts. Royals are 3-0 when Guthrie starts (2-0, 4.34).
-- Texas is 3-0 when Darvish starts (1-0, 0.82).
-- Hernandez is 3-0, 1.59 in four starts this season. Keuchel is 1-0, 2.08 in his last two starts.

-- Richards is 2-0, 2.84 in three starts this season.

Cold pitchers
-- Liriano is 0-3, 5.21 in his last three starts.
-- Lyons was 0-4, 7.89 in his last six starts LY.
-- Arroyo is 1-1, 9.95 in three starts. Wood is 0-2, 3.50 in his three starts.
-- de la Rosa is 0-3, 8.53 in his last four starts. Vogelsong is 0-0, 5.40 in three starts this season.
-- Maholm is 0-1, 5.23 in two starts this month.

-- Buchholz is 0-1, 7.16 in three starts this season.
-- Sanchez is 0-1, 5.14 in three starts this season.
-- Straily is 1-1, 5.40 in three starts this season.

-- Roark has a 5.29 RA in three starts this season.

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Leake 0-3; Liriano 2-4
-- Lyons 0-0; Mejia 0-3
-- Koehler 0-3; Teheran 1-4
-- Arroyo 2-3; Wood 0-3
-- Cashner 0-4; Peralta 0-3
-- Vogelsong 0-3; de la Rosa 1-4
-- Lee 0-4; Maholm 0-2

-- Chen 1-3; Buchholz 2-3
-- Danks 2-3; Sanchez 3-3
-- Guthrie 1-3; McAllister 2-3
-- Darvish 0-3; Straily 2-3
-- Keuchel 0-3; Hernandez 1-4

-- Richards 0-3; Roark 1-3

Totals
-- Five of Reds' last seven games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight St Louis road games.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last ten Arizona road games went over total.
-- All nine games at Miller Park stayed under the total.
-- Six of nine games at Coors Field went over the total. Under is 5-1 in Giants' last six games.
-- Five of last six Dodger games stayed under total.

-- Six of nine Baltimore road games went over the total.
-- Eight of last twelve White Sox games went over total.
-- Four of last five Cleveland home games stayed under.
-- Three of last four Texas games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Seattle games.

-- Over is 9-2-1 in Washington's last twelve games.

Hot teams
-- Cincinnati won five of its last seven games.
-- Cardinals won six of their last nine games.
-- Braves won seven of their last nine games. Miami won four of last five games but are 0-6 on the road.
-- Brewers won four of their last five games. San Diego is 7-4 in its last 11.
-- Rockies have won six of nine games at Coors Field.
-- Dodgers won six of their last nine games.

-- Red Sox won four of their last five games; they're 5-1 vs lefty starters. .
-- Detroit won three of its last four games.
-- Royals won five of their last six games.
-- Oakland won seven of its last eight games.

-- Washington won six of its last eight home games.

Cold teams
-- Pittsburgh lost five of its last six games.
-- Mets lost six of their nine home games.
-- Arizona lost seven of its last eight games; they're 1-5 vs lefty starters. Cubs lost six of last seven.
-- Giants lost three of their last four games.
-- Phillies lost three of their last four away games.

-- Orioles lost last two games, allowing 11 runs.
-- Indians lost seven of their last ten games.
-- White Sox lost four of their last five games.
-- Astros lost their last seven games. Seattle lost its last six games; they're 4-2 vs lefty starters.

-- Angels lost four of their last seven away games.

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MLB

Monday, April 21

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11:05 AM
BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
Baltimore is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games when playing LA Angels

7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Kansas City

7:08 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
Chi White Sox are 5-19 SU in their last 24 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. NY METS
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing St. Louis
NY Mets are 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
Miami is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

8:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. CHI CUBS
Arizona is 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 13 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games at home

8:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. MILWAUKEE
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:40 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home

10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Oakland's last 12 games at home
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. LA DODGERS
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games at home

10:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


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[Udog]

MLB

Monday, April 21

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Monday's MLB American League betting cheat sheet
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Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox (-151, 9)

Cold pitching stat: Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz has surrendered four home runs through his first three starts.

Cold batting stat: Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis has just five hits in 37 career at-bats versus Buchholz.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-50s with clear skies and wind blowing out to left field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Over is 5-1-1 in Buchholz's last seven starts as a favorite.


Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians (-143, 8)

Cold pitching stat: Royals right-hander Jeremy Guthrie is 4-3 with a 5.33 ERA in eight starts and two relief appearances against the Indians.

Hot batting stat: Cleveland first baseman Nick Swisher is batting .350 with two homers in 40 lifetime at-bats against Guthrie.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-70s with mostly cloudy skies and wind blowing out to right-center field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: The Indians are 9-1 in right-hander Zach McAllister's last 10 outing following a quality start in his previous appearance.


Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers (-167, 8)

Hot pitching stat: Tigers right-hander Anibal Sanchez has racked up 17 strikeouts over his first 14 innings of 2014.

Hot batting stat: Detroit second baseman Ian Kinsler is 12-for-31 with four home runs against White Sox lefty John Danks.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies are in the forecast with temperatures in the mid-60s and wind blowing from right to left field at 10 mph.

Key betting note: The White Sox have lost 24 of their last 30 games in Detroit.


Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics (123, 6.5)

Hot pitching stat: Rangers ace Yu Darvish has 23 strikeouts and a .185 opposition batting average in 22 innings this season.

Cold batting stat: Oakland third baseman Josh Donaldson is 2-for-13 with seven strikeouts in his career against Darvish.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-50s with cloudy skies and wind blowing out to right field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 7-0 in Darvish's last seven series-opening starts.


Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners (-255, 6.5)

Hot pitching stat: Mariners righty Felix Hernandez is limiting opponents to a .171 average while striking out 39 and walking three in 28 1/3 innings.

Hot/Cold batting stat: Seattle first baseman Corey Hart has homered twice in six at-bats versus Astros right-hander Dallas Keuchel.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-50s with a 31 percent chance of showers.

Key betting note: Under is 10-1 in Houston's last 11 games versus starters with WHIPs lower than 1.15.


** Odds, stats, weather forecast and probable pitchers as of 7:00 p.m. ET Sunday.


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[Udog]

MLB

Monday, April 21

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Monday's MLB National League betting cheat sheet
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Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates (-132, 7)

Cold pitching stat: Pirates left-hander Francisco Liriano has surrendered four home runs over his last three starts.

Cold batting stat: Reds outfielder Jay Bruce is 0-for-11 with six strikeouts lifetime against Liriano.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-60s with partly cloudy skies and wind blowing from right to left field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Pittsburgh is 10-2 in Liriano's last 12 home starts as a favorite.


Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves (-175, 7)

Hot pitching stat: Atlanta is 10-1 in right-hander Julio Teheran's last 11 starts against a division foe.

Hot batting stat: Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is 4-for-6 in his career against Marlins right-hander Tom Koehler.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies are expected with temperatures win the low-70s.

Key betting note: Under is 8-1 in Teheran's last nine starts versus teams with losing records.


St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets (-103, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Mets right-hander Jenrry Mejia has limited the opposition to a .200 batting average through three starts.

Hot batting stat: Cardinals first baseman Allen Craig batted .333 with two homers in 24 at-bats versus the Mets in 2013.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-50s with sunny skies and wind blowing out to center field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 13-3-2 in St. Louis' last 18 games against the National League East.


Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs (-127, OFF)

Cold pitching stat: Diamondbacks right-hander Bronson Arroyo was torched for nine runs in just 3 1/3 innings in his last start.

Hot batting stat: Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena is 6-for-13 with a pair of home runs lifetime against Arroyo.

Weather: Fans should expect rain showers with temperatures in the mid-60s and wind blowing from left to right field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Arizona is 1-7 in its last eight games versus a left-handed starter.


San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers (-111, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Padres right-hander Andrew Cashner has yet to allow more than two runs in any start in 2014.

Cold batting stat: Members of the Milwaukee roster are hitting a combined 4-for-30 against Cashner.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-60s with a 69 percent chance of showers and wind blowing out to right-center field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 10-1 in Cashner's previous 11 starts.


San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies (-137, 10.5)

Hot pitching stat: Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong allowed a run on four hits over six strong innings in his previous start.

Hot batting stat: Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval is a .324 career hitter in 34 at-bats versus Rockies lefty Jorge De La Rosa.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies with wind blowing out to left field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: Colorado is 17-4 in De La Rosa's last 21 home starts against teams with winning records.


Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers (-116, 7)

Hot pitching stat: Phillies lefty Cliff Lee racked up 13 strikeouts in a complete-game loss to Atlanta last time out.

Hot batting stat: Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez is 8-for-16 with three home runs lifetime against Lee.

Weather: Temperatures in the low-60s are expected with partly cloudy skies and wind blowing out to center field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.


Interleague

Los Angeles Angels at Washington Nationals (-110, 8)

Cold pitching stat: Angels righty Garret Richards was tagged for five runs on eight hits over seven innings in his previous turn.

Hot/Cold batting stat: Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is a .343 hitter in 105 career at-bats in interleague play.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies are in the forecast with temperatures in the high-50s and wind blowing out to left field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Washington.


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


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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel

Memphis at Oklahoma City
The Grizzlies look to bounce back from their 100-86 loss in Game 1 and come into tonight's contest with a 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games following a SU defeat by more than 10 points. Memphis is the pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by only 4. Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+7). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

MONDAY, APRIL 21

Game 717-718: Memphis at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 120.389; Oklahoma City 124.469
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4; 193 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City 7; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+7); Over

Game 719-720: Golden State at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 120.571; LA Clippers 130.539
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 10; 207
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 7 1/2; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-7 1/2); Under




NHL
Dunkel

Pittsburgh at Columbus
The Penguins look to bounce back from their Game 2 loss as the series shifts to Columbus where Pittsburgh is 5-0 in its last 5 games against the Blue Jackets. Pittsburgh is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-135). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

MONDAY, APRIL 21

Game 1-2: Pittsburgh at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.492; Columbus 10.738
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-135); Under

Game 3-4: Colorado at Minnesota (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.615; Minnesota 10.722
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+110); Over

Game 5-6: St. Louis at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.170; Chicago 12.690
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-165); 5
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-165); Under

Game 7-8: Anaheim at Dallas (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.395; Dallas 11.208
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-120); 5 1
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+100); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
The Reds head to Pittsburgh tonight to face a Pirates team that is 1-5 in Francisco Liriano's last 6 starts against Cincinnati. Cincinnati is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Reds favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+115). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, APRIL 21

Game 951-952: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 15.920; Pittsburgh (Liriano) 15.015
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+115); Over

Game 953-954: St. Louis at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lyons) 16.900; NY Mets (Mejia) 15.475
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-115); Under

Game 955-956: Miami at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Koehler) 14.944; Atlanta (Teheran) 16.241
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-180); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-180); Under

Game 957-958: Arizona at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Arroyo) 14.968; Cubs (Wood) 14.003
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-140); No Total
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+120); N/A

Game 959-960: San Diego at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Cashner) 15.136; Milwaukee (Peralta) 16.575
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-115); Under

Game 961-962: San Francisco at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Vogelsong) 15.147; Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.334
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Colorado (-135); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+115); Over

Game 963-964: Philadelphia at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Lee) 15.637; LA Dodgers (Maholm) 14.535
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+105); Over

Game 965-966: Baltimore at Boston (11:05 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Chen) 15.108; Boston (Buchholz) 16.737
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-170); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-170); Under

Game 967-968: Chicago White Sox at Detroit (7:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 14.475; Detroit (Sanchez) 15.962
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Detroit (-185); 8
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-185); Under

Game 969-970: Kansas City at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 14.759; Cleveland (McAllister) 14.454
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+130); Over

Game 971-972: Texas at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Darvish) 15.257; Oakland (Straily) 16.714
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Texas (-140); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+120); Over

Game 973-974: Houston at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Keuchel) 13.203; Seattle (Hernandez) 14.807
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Seattle (-280); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-280); Under

Game 975-976: LA Angels at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Richards) 15.759; Washington (Roark) 15.307
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+100); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, April 21

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CINCINNATI (8 - 10) at PITTSBURGH (8 - 11) - 7:05 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 105-82 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 105-82 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 69-48 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 86-69 (+15.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 47-34 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 59-35 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 661-731 (+55.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 318-340 (+31.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 598-675 (+39.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 428-474 (+33.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 330-343 (+45.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 369-318 (+65.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LEAKE is 6-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.269.
His team's record is 8-8 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-8. (-1.4 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LIRIANO is 1-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 1.070.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

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ST LOUIS (11 - 8) at NY METS (9 - 9) - 7:10 PM
TYLER LYONS (L) vs. JENRRY MEJIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 93-52 (+26.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 56-24 (+27.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 9-26 (-15.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 36-54 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 36-54 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 38-60 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 20-38 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 11-25 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 29-52 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

TYLER LYONS vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

JENRRY MEJIA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (9 - 10) at ATLANTA (12 - 6) - 7:10 PM
TOM KOEHLER (R) vs. JULIO TEHERAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 5-24 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-58 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 89-144 (-42.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 61-28 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 29-14 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 103-60 (+29.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 61-28 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 23-5 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEHERAN is 8-0 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

TOM KOEHLER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
KOEHLER is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.700.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. MIAMI since 1997
TEHERAN is 3-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 3-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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ARIZONA (5 - 16) at CHICAGO CUBS (5 - 12) - 8:05 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. TRAVIS WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 5-16 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 16-27 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 5-16 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 71-109 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-57 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 71-109 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 196-212 (-74.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-85 (-32.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 655-655 (-157.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
WOOD is 2-10 (-12.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 16-31 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 16-31 (-19.5 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BRONSON ARROYO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ARROYO is 13-10 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.129.
His team's record is 16-13 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-17. (-6.2 units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
WOOD is 1-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.33 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

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SAN DIEGO (9 - 10) at MILWAUKEE (14 - 5) - 8:10 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. WILY PERALTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 14-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-5 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 63-57 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 68-64 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 10-3 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 450-520 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

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

ANDREW CASHNER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CASHNER is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

WILY PERALTA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (11 - 8) at COLORADO (10 - 10) - 8:40 PM
RYAN VOGELSONG (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-63 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DE LA ROSA is 22-12 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 13-2 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 9-0 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 22-11 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 14-0 (+15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 7-0 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 176-114 (+58.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 100-67 (+27.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
VOGELSONG is 34-22 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. COLORADO since 1997
VOGELSONG is 5-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 8-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.224.
His team's record is 12-5 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.3 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (8 - 10) at LA DODGERS (12 - 7) - 10:10 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 162-180 (-39.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 162-177 (-36.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
LEE is 30-35 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 30-34 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 56-27 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 331-349 (+43.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

CLIFF LEE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LEE is 3-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.48 and a WHIP of 0.770.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.7 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MAHOLM is 5-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.486.
His team's record is 7-5 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.1 units)

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BALTIMORE (8 - 9) at BOSTON (9 - 10) - 11:05 AM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 117-81 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUCHHOLZ is 18-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 190-158 (+39.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 92-84 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 35-25 (+17.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 38-29 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 89-79 (+18.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 37-26 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 175-135 (+43.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 134-108 (+33.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 89-67 (+27.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-43 (-16.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-44 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 474-354 (-57.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. BOSTON since 1997
CHEN is 2-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.24 and a WHIP of 1.701.
His team's record is 5-3 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.2 units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 8-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.284.
His team's record is 10-5 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-5. (+3.7 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (9 - 10) at DETROIT (9 - 6) - 7:05 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 72-109 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-52 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 29-61 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-54 (-19.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 70-104 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-72 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-3 (+14.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 499-519 (+37.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 348-344 (+32.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
DETROIT is 58-49 (-19.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

JOHN DANKS vs. DETROIT since 1997
DANKS is 4-10 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.38 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 8-11 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-8. (+1.0 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 2-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

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KANSAS CITY (9 - 8) at CLEVELAND (8 - 10) - 7:05 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. ZACH MCALLISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 100-81 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 97-78 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MCALLISTER is 18-9 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCALLISTER is 19-7 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCALLISTER is 18-8 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCALLISTER is 12-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 84-71 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 45-42 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 22-14 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 17-7 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 10-2 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 21-10 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 22-12 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 28-19 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GUTHRIE is 4-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.275.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.1 units)

ZACH MCALLISTER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MCALLISTER is 1-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.60 and a WHIP of 1.302.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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TEXAS (11 - 8) at OAKLAND (13 - 5) - 10:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. DANIEL STRAILY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 111-74 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 50-36 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 110-65 (+31.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 17-6 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 86-59 (+26.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 108-70 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 129-86 (+43.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 137-93 (+45.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 126-80 (+43.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 48-34 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 45-21 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 58-25 (+22.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DARVISH is 13-1 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

YU DARVISH vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DARVISH is 1-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.318.
His team's record is 1-6 (-9.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.4 units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. TEXAS since 1997
STRAILY is 3-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

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HOUSTON (5 - 14) at SEATTLE (7 - 11) - 10:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 56-125 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 69-120 (-45.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
HOUSTON is 42-88 (-39.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
HOUSTON is 53-118 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 35-88 (-29.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 38-48 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 38-48 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 26-34 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 31-43 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 2-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (8 - 10) at WASHINGTON (11 - 8) - 7:05 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. TANNER ROARK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 86-94 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 17-26 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 5-16 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 81-93 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 59-71 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 38-54 (-25.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 88-59 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 709-696 (+62.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 179-160 (+31.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 88-67 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.

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

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

TANNER ROARK vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB

Monday, April 21


Orioles' SS J.J. Hardy, questionable Monday

Hardy suffered an apparent right hamstring injury and had to leave Sunday's game. He is questionable for Monday against the Red Sox.


Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez, questionable Monday

Gonzalez needed to leave Sunday's game with left knee tendinitis and is questionable for Monday against the Giants.


Kershaw passes test with no pain

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw appears ready for a rehab assignment after hurling a 51-pitch simulated game on Sunday.

The two-time Cy Young Award winner did not report any problems following the workout. Kershaw has been on the disabled list with an upper back problem.

A source told the Los Angeles Times that Kershaw could rejoin the Dodgers on their next road trip, which is from April 29 through May 7.

The left hander reached 90 mph during Sunday's effort, according to manager Don Mattingly.

"It was full effort for me," Kershaw told truebluela.com. "For a 10 a.m. sim game, that's probably all I got."

Kershaw had been scheduled to throw only two innings, but was allowed to pitch a third inning. It was his first time throwing without restrictions since his Opening Day start in Australia nearly one month ago.

Kershaw threw all his pitches without pain, and completed his normal meticulous 34-pitch pregame ritual.


Brewers' Gomez, Pirates' Snider ejected after brawl

Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez and Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Travis Snider were ejected from Sunday's game after a brawl broke out in the third inning.

Brewers bench coach Jerry Narron also was ejected in the melee.

Both teams' benches cleared when Gomez and Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole got in a shouting match with each other following' Gomez triple with two outs in the third. Cole, upset that Gomez flipped his bat after hitting the ball, went over to third base to confront Gomez after he slid in safely.

Gomez stepped toward Cole before the benches cleared, including the bullpens of each team. Gomez and Snider shoved each other and Gomez fell to the ground.

Pirates catcher Russell Martin was restrained by teammate Gaby Sanchez as he headed off the field.


Yankees' Nova headed to disabled list

New York Yankees' right-handed pitcher Ivan Nova is headed to the disabled list with a partial tear of a ligament in his right elbow.

Nova left Saturday night's game versus Tampa Bay in the fifth inning after feeling discomfort in the elbow. An MRI after the game revealed the injury. He will be re-evaluated Monday in New York, by Yankees' team doctors.

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NHL

Monday, April 21


Chicago's Seabrook suspended three games for hit on Backes

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook received a three-game suspension for his hit to the head of St. Louis Blues center David Backes in Game 2 of the Western conference playoff series.

Seabrook hit Backes in the head, sending him into the boards late in the third period of the Blues' 4-3 overtime win Saturday night. Backes appeared dazed after the hit. He then left the game and did not return.

Seabrook is not eligible to return to the lineup until Game 6, if the series gets that far. The Blues are up two games to none, with Game 3 Monday in Chicago. The Blackhawks are early -165 favorites.


18-year-old MacKinnon, fueling Avs' offense

Nathan MacKinnon led the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 victory in Game 2 of their opening round playoff series, becoming just the third player in NHL history to record a four-point night in a playoff game at the age of 18.

MacKinnon now has seven points in his first two playoff games, which ties an NHL playoff record for the most points to start a playoff career.

Game 3 of the Avalanche's playoff series with the Wild will take place Monday in Minnesota, with Colorado currently listed as +115 road dogs.

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MLB

Monday, April 21


Phillies' Hamels closing in on return

The Philadelphia Phillies, who are 8-10, are scheduled to play their 21st game of the season Wednesday at Los Angeles. Left-hander Cole Hamels (left biceps tendinitis) will be activated before that game and make his 2014 debut, meaning that a wait of sorts will be over for manager Ryne Sandberg.

His projected rotation for this season will finally be healthy. That rotation was bolstered with the late addition of free agent A.J. Burnett, whom the Phillies signed on Feb. 16. That was right at the outset of spring training, by which time Hamels was behind as the result of the biceps tendinitis he had developed in November.

"Looking at the rotation once we did sign Burnett in the spring and the possibilities, we'll see it next week," Sandberg said, "when Hamels is in there and we start to see him pitch and see the rotation in complete strength. I've been waiting for that day."

The addition of Hamels will give the Phillies three bona fide No. 1 starters as he joins Burnett and left-hander Cliff Lee.

In addition, fifth starter Roberto Hernandez had given the Phillies a chance to win in every outing before Sunday, when he was lifted after giving up two hits to start the fifth. Both those runners scored, giving the Rockies a 6-3 lead in a game the Phillies came back to win 10-9.

The Phillies' other starter is Kyle Kendrick, who has lost seven consecutive decisions, including two this year, but in four starts this season is 0-2 with a 3.60 ERA.

"So all in all, it's the makings of a solid rotation," Sandberg said. "So to finally have that possibility and to see that (with the return of Hamels) -- I'm anxious for that."

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MLB

Monday, April 21

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Game of the Day: Rangers at Athletics
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Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics (+126, 6.5)

Yu Darvish has been terrific this season, but the Oakland Athletics have posed a constant challenge for the Texas Rangers' ace. Darvish hopes to solve his prior issues against the Athletics when the teams begin a three-game set in Oakland on Monday. Texas also will try to supply Darvish with some offensive support after scoring a total of seven runs in his first three starts.

There were plenty of runs in the Rangers' most recent game on Sunday, although most of them - 16 of the 18 - were scored by the Chicago White Sox. Texas managed only two hits - both singles - as its five-game winning streak came to an ugly end. Oakland, meanwhile, completed a three-game sweep versus the Houston Astros on Sunday thanks in large part to Josh Donaldson (3-for-4, three RBIs).

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Texas), CSN California (Oakland)

LINE HISTORY: The Athletics opened as slight +115 home dogs and have been bet to +126. The run total is currently at 6.5.

POWER RANKINGS: Oakland (-181), Texas (-136)

INJURY REPORT: Oakland: Yoenis Cespedes - probable (heel)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Yu Darvish (1-0, 0.82 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Dan Straily (1-1, 5.40)

Darvish did not allow a run over 15 innings in his first two starts before yielding two in seven frames in Wednesday's eventual 3-2 win over Seattle. The 27-year-old native of Japan has 23 strikeouts against four walks and has held opponents to a .185 average. However, his lifetime numbers against the Athletics (1-6, 4.30 ERA) include an 0-4 mark with a 4.13 ERA last season.

Straily lasted only 3 2/3 innings in his last outing - an eventual 10-9 win over the Angels last Tuesday. He has surrendered four home runs in 16 2/3 innings this season, although no current members of the Rangers have ever homered against him. Elvis Andrus has endured significant struggles against Straily, going 0-for-14 with five strikeouts against the 25-year-old Californian.

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Oakland.
* Under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings.
* Rangers are 0-4 in the last four meetings.
* Rangers are 0-6 in Darvish's last six starts vs. Athletics

CONSENSUS: Fifty-three percent of the wagers are on the Rangers.


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