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**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 07:50 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

-- Clippers were down 22, Pacers were down 19; both won their Game 4's; LA and the Thunder are now 2-2. Indiana leads the Wizards 3-1.

-- Oklahoma City big man Steven Adams is the youngest of 18 children. 18

-- Houston Texans drafted QB Tom Savage from Pitt, who once went 1,000 days in between playing in a game, after transferring from Rutgers to Pitt.

-- Mel Kiper Jr gave the Colts a D+ grade for their draft, worst in the league, in his opinion. He factored the Trent Richardson trade into his grade.

-- Angels have now won 12 of their last 15 games with Toronto.

-- Sunday was first game this season that Red Sox scored in both 1st, 2nd innings.

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

13) When I was a student basketball manager at UAlbany, we played a road game at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL; great area, looked like a nice school, kind of school kids from well-off families attend.

Rollins had an interesting speaker at its commencement exercises this weekend: the ex-wife of Eldrick Woods, the golddigging former nanny Elin Nordegren, an inspiration to women everywhere-- marry a philandering rich dude, be set financially for life. If they hurry, they can book V Stiviano for next year's graduation.

12) Cubs' pitcher Jeff Samardzija is first pitcher ever to allow 3 or less runs in each of his first eight starts, without winning any of them.

11) Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg left Cole Hamels in to throw 133 pitches Sunday, treating a May 11 game with the Mets like Game 7 of the World Series; he knew he didn't have closer Papelbon available, so he tried to lessen the number of outs his bullpen had to get. It didn't work; Mets won 5-4 in 11 innngs.

10) Sandberg wouldn't use all his relievers in this game; some he obviously has no confidence in during close games, so he wound up with starter Roberto Hernandez coming in to close the game in 9th inning, even though Hernandez threw 99 pitches in Friday night's game. Sandberg had an interesting weekend........

9) Saturday night, the Phils were going to walk rookie Matt Campbell with first base open and two out in a 4-3 game in the 6th; catcher Ruiz stood up, they threw ball one outside, then suddenly changed their mind and pitched to Campbell, who tied the game with a sac fly. Sandberg later said Chase Utley made that decision to pitch to the rookie, sensing Bobby Abreu would pinch-hit if they walked Campbell.

Interesting way to run a veteran ballclub, letting players decide on strategy, but long term, the manager better grab the bull by the horns and decide policy, since he's the one who will get fired of those moves don't work well. We'll follow this.

8) December 23, 2011; A's got Derek Norris in a six-player trade that sent Gio Gonzalez to Washington. Sunday, Norris hit a pair of 3-run homers off of Gonzalez, in the first two innings (both on 3-0 pitches) as the A's swept Washington 9-1. Bob Melvin is getting tremendous production from his catching platoon (Norris/Jaso).

7) 36 of 98 underclassmen who declared for this year's NFL draft weren't drafted; lot of kids are getting bad advice. At the end of the 2013 season, only 56% of kids who left school early from 2011-13 were still on NFL rosters.

6) When the Bengals traded up in the 4th round to draft center Russell Bodine, it was the first time in twelve years they traded up in the draft.

5) Mark Jackson asked Jerry West not to go to Warrior practices? Must have been a fun season in Oakland. I guess winning doesn't cure all that ails you.

4) Couple of college basketball transfers found homes: Kareem Canty goes from Marshall to South Florida, instead of Auburn, where he originally transferred to, and former Maryland point guard Seth Allen stays in the ACC at Virginia Tech. .

3) CC Sabathia is on the DL with a swollen knee and a swollen ERA (3-4, 5.28).

2) If the baseball playoffs started today, these teams would make it:
NL: Atlanta-Milwaukee-San Francisco, wild cards: Rockies-Marlins
AL: Baltimore-Detroit-Oakland, wild cards: Bronx-Angels

1) Highlight of this week is four Mets-Bronx Bomber games; my 88-year old father despises the Bombers, so it is good theater listening to him during the games, though he is discouraged with the Mets' recent play (2-8 in last ten games).

**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 07:51 AM

NBA
Dunkel

San Antonio at Portland
The Spurs look to follow up their 118-103 win over Portland in Game 3 and finish the sweep tonight against a Blazers team that is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games after allowing 100 points or more in the previous game. San Antonio is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

MONDAY, MAY 12

Game 729-730: Miami at Brooklyn (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 124.965; Brooklyn 126.347
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 1 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 2 1/2; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (+2 1/2); Over

Game 731-732: San Antonio at Portland (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 129.699; Portland 121.501
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 206
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 3 1/2; 211
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-3 1/2); Under

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, May 12

All three Miami-Brooklyn games were within three points at half; Nets are 5-2 vs Miami this season, 3-0 here- they made 15-25 from arc in its Game 3 win. Nets were 18-48 from arc in first two games. Brooklyn is 26-19 vs spread at home this year. Saturday's loss was first for Miami in its seven playoff games; they're 21-21 vs spread on road. Six of last ten series games went under total, five of last seven Miami games went over.

Spurs led first three games of series 65-39/70-51/60-40 at half; Portland has to be competitive before they can even win a game. Aldridge was just 15-46 from floor last two games; Blazers are -20 in turnovers so far in series. Spurs lost seven of last ten visits to Rip City, but they've won last four games with Portland overall, and figure to get lot of rest for old roster, with win here, since Clippers-Thunder look like they're going 7.

Over is 40-24 in playoffs this season, 9-5 in this round.
Favorites are 22-42 in playoffs this season, 6-8 in this round.

NBA

Monday, May 12

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. BROOKLYN
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Miami is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing Miami
Brooklyn is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami

10:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. PORTLAND
San Antonio is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Portland
San Antonio is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games when playing at home against San Antonio

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**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 07:52 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Los Angeles at Anaheim
The Kings head back to Anaheim for Game 5 tonight and come into the contest with a 4-0 record in their last 4 road games. Los Angeles is the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Kings favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+110). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

MONDAY, MAY 12

Game 67-68: Boston at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 12.844; Montreal 11.359
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-130); Under

Game 69-70: Los Angeles at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 13.102; Anaheim 12.099
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+110); Over

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, May 12

Team that scored first won all five Boston-Montreal games. Bruins won three of last four in series, after losing opener. Canadiens scored four goals in both series wins, a total of five goals in three series losses. Teams split last four games played here. Four of six goals in Game 5 came on power play. Bruins are 2-12 on power play in series, scoring their first two PP goals 0:32 apart in second period Saturday. Over is 6-1-2 in Montreal's playoff games. Canadiens are 6-3 in playoffs this spring, 3-1 at home. Boston is 29-16 on road this season.

Visitor won all four LA-Anaheim games, and last seven games overall in this rivalry. Ducks are 5-0 in Staples this year, after losing previous five visits here. Ducks went into shell after taking 2-0 lead Saturday; they had zero shots on goal in second period, were outshot 19-3 in last two periods, but goalie Gibson stoned LA in his first playoff start. Over is 5-3-3 in last 11 Duck games, under is 6-1-3 in last ten series games, but 2-3-2 in Ducks' last seven games overall. League-wide, over is 37-19-12 in the playoffs, 8-7-5 in this round.

NHL

Monday, May 12

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
BOSTON vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

10:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. ANAHEIM
Los Angeles is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Anaheim
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Anaheim is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Anaheim is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Los Angeles

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NHL

Monday, May 12

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Game of the Day: Bruins at Canadiens
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Boston Bruins at Montreal Canadiens (+118, 5)

The Boston Bruins silenced the Bell Centre and turned the tide with an overtime triumph in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second-round series. After posting a 4-2 victory on Saturday, the Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins look to close out the series in Montreal as they face the Canadiens in a pivotal Game 6 showdown on Monday. Reilly Smith and Jarome Iginla scored power-play goals 32 seconds apart early in the second period as Boston moved within one victory of gaining a berth in the conference final for the third time in four seasons.

"Our power play was due," Bruins coach Claude Julien said matter-of-factly. Boston had failed on its first 10 opportunities with the man advantage in the series and 39 consecutive chances on the power play versus Montreal in the postseason dating to Game 2 of the 2009 first-round series. Tomas Plekanec assisted on Brendan Gallagher's goal on Saturday, but also committed three minor penalties - with the last two resulting in power-play goals for Boston.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, RDS

LINE HISTORY: The Canadiens opened as +120 home dogs, but have been bet down to +118. The total opened at 5.

INJURY REPORT: Bruins: C Chris Kelly (Out indefinitely, back), D Dennis Seidenberg (Out indefinitely, knee). Canadiens C Alex Galchenyuk (Questionable, knee).

ABOUT THE BRUINS: While his team was cooling off the Canadiens, cameras spotted enforcer Shawn Thornton squirting a water bottle at Montreal defenseman P.K. Subban as play was in progress late in Saturday's contest. TSN reported the league's hockey operations and safety division will discuss a potential fine for Thornton. Tuukka Rask has done his best to throw water on the Canadiens' offense, following his 33-save shutout in Game 4 by stopping 29 shots on Saturday.

ABOUT THE CANADIENS: Three years ago, Montreal found itself facing elimination heading back to the Bell Centre to host Boston in a pivotal Game 6 clash. Captain Brian Gionta scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period and Carey Price turned aside 31 shots as the Canadiens skated to a 2-1 victory. Montreal would love for a breakthrough from Gionta, who has been held off the scoresheet in each of the last four games and has just one assist in the series

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings in Montreal.
* Bruins are 11-3 in their last 14 Conference Semifinals games.
* Canadiens are 4-1 in their last five home games.
* Over is 5-1-1 in Bruins last seven overall.

CONSENSUS: 51 percent of wagers in the Covers Consensus are on the Bruins.

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**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 07:54 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Washington at Arizona
The Nationals head to Arizona tonight to open their series with the Diamondbacks and come into the contest with a 5-0 record in Jordan Zimmermann's last 5 starts as a road favorite of -110 to -150. Washington is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Nationals favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MAY 12

Game 901-902: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wood) 14.211; St. Louis (Lyons) 15.203
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-170); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-170); Over

Game 903-904: Washington at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Zimmermann) 16.102; Arizona (Collmenter) 14.779
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-120); Under

Game 905-906: Miami at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Koehler) 16.052; LA Dodgers (Haren) 15.190
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 6
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-165); 7
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+145); Under

Game 907-908: Atlanta at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Floyd) 15.825; San Francisco (Lincecum) 14.656
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-105); Over

Game 909-910: LA Angels at Toronto (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Wilson) 14.687; Toronto (Buehlre) 16.177
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-115); Under

Game 911-912: Detroit at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 14.934; Baltimore (Norris) 15.816
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-105); Over

Game 913-914: Texas at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Lewis) 15.580; Houston (Peacock) 14.005
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Texas (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-135); Under

Game 915-916: Chicago White Sox at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 15.527; Oakland (Chavez) 14.441
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-190); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+165); Over

Game 917-918: Tampa Bay at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Ramos) 15.341; Seattle (Hernandez) 14.442
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-165); 7
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+145); Under

Game 919-920: NY Mets at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Colon) 14.859; NY Yankees (Kuroda) 14.305
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+140); Over

**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 07:54 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, May 12

Hot pitchers
-- Zimmerman is 1-0, 1.65 in his last three starts.
-- Koehler is 2-1, 1.62 in his last five starts.
-- Floyd allowed one run in seven IP in his first '14 start.

-- Wilson is 2-0, 2.05 in his last three starts. Buehrle is 2-0, 1.98 in his last two.
-- Porcello is 4-0, 3.16 in his last four starts. Norris is 2-0, 3.12 in his last three.
-- Chavez is 2-1, 3.11 in his last six starts.
-- Ramos is 1-0, 1.77 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Lyons is 0-2, 3.50 in three starts. Wood is 1-2, 8.64 in his last three starts.
-- Collmenter is 0-0, 6.39 in his last couple starts.
-- Haren has a 5.19 RA in his last four starts.
-- Lincecum is 0-1, 7.24 in three home starts.

-- Peacock is 0-2, 5.56 in his last four starts. Lewis is 1-1, 7.54 in his last three.
-- Danks is 1-2, 8.10 in his last three starts.
-- Hernandez is 0-1, 5.92 in his last four starts.

-- Colon is 1-4, 6.75 in his last five starts. Kuroda is 0-2, 6.75 in his last four.

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Wood 2-7; Lyons 0-3
-- Zimmerman 1-7; Collmenter 2-5
-- Koehler 0-7; Haren 2-7
-- Floyd 0-1; Lincecum 4-7

-- Wilson 1-7; Buehrle 1-7
-- Porcello 4-6; Norris 1-6
-- Lewis 2-5; Peacock 2-4
-- Danks 3-7; Chavez 3-7
-- Ramos 1-5; Hernandez 1-8

-- Colon 3-7; Kuroda 2-7

Totals
-- Nine of 12 St Louis home games went over total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in Arizona's last eleven home games.
-- 12 of last 18 Dodger games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Atlanta games.

-- Four of last five Angel road games stayed under.
-- Under is 10-5-1 in Baltimore's home games.
-- Six of last nine Houston home games went over.
-- White Sox' last four road games stayed under; over is 4-1-1 in Oakland's last six games.
-- Four of last five Seattle games stayed under total.

-- Mets' last four road games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Arizona won four of its last five games.
-- Giants won 13 of their last 17 games. Braves won four of last five games, but lost last four road games.

-- Angels won eight of their last twelve games.
-- Orioles won five of their last six games.
-- Oakland won its last four games, allowing four runs.
-- Mariners won seven of their last ten games.

Cold teams
-- Cubs lost seven of their last eight games. St Louis is 5-7 in its last 12 games.
-- Washington lost its last five road games.
-- Miami lost 13 of last 16 road tilts. Dodgers lost six of their last eight games.

-- Toronto lost 12 of its last 15 games with the Angels.
-- Detroit lost three of last four games overall, but won five in row on road.
-- Astros lost seven of thier last nine games. Texas lost 10 of last 14.
-- White Sox lost three of their last four games.
-- Tampa Bay lost five of its last six games.

-- Mets lost eight of their last ten games. Bronx lost four of last five at home.

**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 07:54 AM

MLB

Monday, May 12

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7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. BALTIMORE
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Detroit's last 25 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. NY YANKEES
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Mets's last 13 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of NY Yankees's last 24 games at home

7:07 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 11 games

8:10 PM
TEXAS vs. HOUSTON
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Texas is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas

8:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

9:40 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ARIZONA
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington

10:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. OAKLAND
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Oakland is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox

10:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

10:10 PM
MIAMI vs. LA DODGERS
Miami is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Miami's last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Miami
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Miami

10:15 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of San Francisco's last 25 games

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**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 11:16 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, May 12

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CHICAGO CUBS (12 - 24) at ST LOUIS (19 - 19) - 8:10 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. TYLER LYONS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 78-121 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-64 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 78-121 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 68-27 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 16-11 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 25-33 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 5-13 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-3 (+1.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
WOOD is 4-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.90 and a WHIP of 1.426.
His team's record is 5-7 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.7 units)

TYLER LYONS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (19 - 18) at ARIZONA (15 - 25) - 9:40 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. JOSH COLLMENTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ZIMMERMANN is 22-6 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 16-4 (+11.9 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)
ARIZONA is 52-66 (-23.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 3-13 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-44 (-22.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 16-30 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 3-13 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 63-67 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 54-58 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

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

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 2-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

JOSH COLLMENTER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
COLLMENTER is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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MIAMI (20 - 18) at LA DODGERS (20 - 19) - 10:10 PM
TOM KOEHLER (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 60-118 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-81 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-50 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 43-45 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 7-12 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 7-12 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
HAREN is 28-39 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 13-20 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 22-32 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 27-39 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 18-27 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
KOEHLER is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DAN HAREN vs. MIAMI since 1997
HAREN is 1-6 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.325.
His team's record is 1-8 (-10.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)

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ATLANTA (21 - 15) at SAN FRANCISCO (24 - 14) - 10:15 PM
GAVIN FLOYD (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-14 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 177-116 (+56.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-14 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 976-811 (+116.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LINCECUM is 15-4 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 33-12 (+17.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 39-26 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LINCECUM is 16-27 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-0 (+4.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
FLOYD is 2-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.583.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LINCECUM is 9-6 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 9-6 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-4. (+6.6 units)

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LA ANGELS (19 - 17) at TORONTO (18 - 20) - 7:05 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 97-101 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 8-16 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 67-76 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 25-15 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 150-78 (+47.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 11-2 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 77-40 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 46-20 (+26.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 715-699 (+65.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 8-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 372-347 (+42.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
WILSON is 27-14 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 26-7 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-0 (+3.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
WILSON is 2-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.318.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.7 units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BUEHRLE is 3-8 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.365.
His team's record is 10-12 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-10. (-0.2 units)

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DETROIT (21 - 12) at BALTIMORE (20 - 15) - 7:05 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 21-33 (-18.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 202-164 (+45.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 182-140 (+44.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 144-114 (+37.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 54-38 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 109-89 (+37.1 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 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PORCELLO is 2-5 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.397.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.5 units)

BUD NORRIS vs. DETROIT since 1997
NORRIS is 0-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.41 and a WHIP of 1.588.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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TEXAS (19 - 19) at HOUSTON (12 - 26) - 8:10 PM
COLBY LEWIS (R) vs. BRAD PEACOCK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PEACOCK is 6-0 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 64-31 (+23.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 63-137 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 30-70 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-37 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 60-130 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 22-48 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LEWIS is 4-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.90 and a WHIP of 0.727.
His team's record is 4-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.2 units)

BRAD PEACOCK vs. TEXAS since 1997
PEACOCK is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (19 - 20) at OAKLAND (23 - 15) - 10:05 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. JESSE CHAVEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 82-119 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 80-114 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-74 (-26.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DANKS is 0-11 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 121-84 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 114-71 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 118-80 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 137-92 (+43.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 131-84 (+42.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 503-523 (+39.1 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.

JOHN DANKS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DANKS is 6-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 1.084.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (16 - 22) at SEATTLE (19 - 18) - 10:10 PM
CESAR RAMOS (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 16-22 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 5-11 (-12.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 43-53 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 43-53 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 29-38 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 36-48 (-23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 13-20 (-19.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 6-12 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 18-29 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 6-12 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 21-30 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 7-14 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

CESAR RAMOS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 4-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.04 and a WHIP of 0.964.
His team's record is 8-3 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.3 units)

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NY METS (17 - 19) at NY YANKEES (19 - 17) - 7:05 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. HIROKI KURODA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 49-49 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 49-49 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 20-6 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 99-65 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 13-3 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 121-110 (-68.2 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.

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

BARTOLO COLON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
COLON is 6-8 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.30 and a WHIP of 1.426.
His team's record is 9-10 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.6 units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. NY METS since 1997
KURODA is 2-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.14 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.8 units)

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**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 11:20 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, May 12

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MIAMI (60 - 29) at BROOKLYN (49 - 43) - 5/12/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 7-6 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 8-5 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (69 - 23) at PORTLAND (58 - 33) - 5/12/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 152-118 ATS (+22.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 124-96 ATS (+18.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 67-48 ATS (+14.2 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 51-33 ATS (+14.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
PORTLAND is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
PORTLAND is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
PORTLAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 25-34 ATS (-12.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
PORTLAND is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 8-5 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-5 straight up against PORTLAND 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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NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, May 12

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BOSTON (61-21-0-10, 132 pts.) at MONTREAL (52-30-0-9, 113 pts.) - 5/12/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 52-39 ATS (-2.9 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 29-21 ATS (-1.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 20-11 ATS (+20.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
MONTREAL is 25-18 ATS (+4.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 61-31 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 29-10 ATS (+11.8 Units) after a division game this season.
BOSTON is 116-85 ATS (+29.7 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
BOSTON is 32-18 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 91-106 ATS (-52.9 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 10-9 (+5.2 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 10-9-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (52-32-0-9, 113 pts.) at ANAHEIM (60-23-0-9, 129 pts.) - 5/12/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 60-32 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 24-9 ATS (+10.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
ANAHEIM is 205-193 ATS (+443.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 24-16 ATS (+6.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 10-9-0 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=+1.7 Units)

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**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 11:24 AM

NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, May 12

Miami at Brooklyn, 8:00 ET
Miami: 25-14 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite
Brooklyn: 48-68 ATS after a game where they covered the spread

San Antonio at Portland, 10:35 ET
San Antonio: 21-10 ATS off a road win by 10 points or more
Portland: 5-16 ATS in home games after a loss by 10 points or more

NHL
Short Sheet

Monday, May 12

Boston at Montreal, 7:35 ET
Boston: BOSTON is 32-18 ATS in road games when playing against a team with a winning record
Montreal: MONTREAL is 52-39 ATS in all games this season.

Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10:05 ET
Los Angeles: LOS ANGELES is 24-16 ATS in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
Anaheim: ANAHEIM is 60-32 ATS in all games this season.

**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 11:26 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Monday, May 12

Chicago at St Louis, 8:10 ET
Wood: CHICAGO CUBS 16-11 in road games against left-handed starters
Lyons: ST LOUIS 40-22 OVER in May games

Washington at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Zimmerman: WASHINGTON 34-14 as a road favorite of -110 or higher
Collmenter: ARIZONA 15-7 OVER when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.

Miami at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Koehler: MIAMI 18-7 OVER in night games this season.
Haren: LA DODGERS 132-73 with a struggling bullpen whose WHIP is over 1.750

Atlanta at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Floyd: ATLANTA 53-41 as an underdog of +100 or higher
Lincecum: 15-4 TSR after a win

LA Angeles at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Wilson: LA ANGELS 52-40 when the money line is +125 to -125
Buerhle: BUEHRLE 18-5 UNDER when playing against a team with a winning record

Detroit at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Porcello: DETROIT 29-17 OVER after a loss by 2 runs or less
Norris: BALTIMORE 109-94 as an underdog of +100 or higher

Texas at Houston, 8:10 ET
Lewis: TEXAS 64-31 against division opponents
Peacock: HOUSTON 54-40 OVER after 1 or more consecutive unders

Chicago at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Danks: CHI WHITE SOX 31-17 UNDER after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
Chavez: OAKLAND 131-84 after a win

Tampa Bay at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Ramos: TAMPA BAY 26-12 OVER in May games
Hernandez: SEATTLE 84-63 OVER when the total is 7 to 8.5

NY Mets at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Colon: 52-33 TSR on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5
Kuroda: NY YANKEES 75-50 after 3 or more consecutive road games

**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 01:09 PM

MLB

Monday, May 12

Showers in the forecast for Camden Yards

The Baltimore Orioles host the Detroit Tigers Monday evening, but the game could be marred by a few showers.

According to DailyBaseballData.com, there is a 30-to-40 percent of showers by gametime, with scattered thunderstorms in the forecast prior to gametime.

Rick Porcello is slated to start for the Tigers and Bud Norris is the scheduled starter for the Orioles.

Ryan Braun to be activated tomorrow

Ryan Braun is on the DL with a strained oblique. But good news: Braun has been out since April 26 and has been on the disabled list since May 3. Before being shut down he hit .318 with six homers and a .952 OPS in 22 games. Also since then: there has not been a reliable heel playing major league baseball.

Hernandez is 'King' versus Tampa Bay

It's no secret that Felix Hernandez is one of the more dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball, but his authority over the Tampa Bay Rays in Seattle is insane.

The Mariners are 8-0 in King Felix's last eight starts versus the Rays at Safeco Field.

Seattle is currently a -156 home favorite versus the Rays. Cesar Ramos is slated to take the bump for the Rays.

NHL

Monday, May 12

Penguins open as big home faves in Game 7

Sportsbooks have opened the Pittsburgh Penguins as -160 home favorites for their Game 7 meeting with the New York Rangers.

The Pens had the chance to close out the series in Game 6 Sunday, but lost 3-1 at Madison Square Garden.

Pittsburgh is a porous 1-2 on home ice in the series, with their only win coming in Game 2.

Road team bucking the trend for Ducks-Kings

Home-ice advantage is supposed to make a huge difference in the NHL Playoffs, but the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings don't subscribe to that theory.

In the past seven meetings between the Ducks and Kings the road team is a perfect 7-0, which includes all four games in their Round 2 series. During those seven games, the road team has outscored the home team 20-9 with hosts notching no more than one goal four times.

Despite this trend, the Kings are road dogs (+117) for Game 5 against the Ducks (-127) Monday.

**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 01:14 PM

NBA

Monday, May 12

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Heat at Nets: What bettors need to know
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Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets (+2.5, 187.5)

The Brooklyn Nets have the opportunity to turn the Eastern Conference series into a best-of-three when they host the Miami Heat in Monday’s Game 4. After being beaten handily in the first two games, Brooklyn was the superior squad in Saturday’s 104-90 victory, and following up that performance with another win would tie the series at two games apiece. Miami scored just 33 total points in the middle two quarters while suffering its first postseason loss since last year.

The Nets set a franchise record with 15 3-pointers in the double-digit victory with guard Joe Johnson (five) and backup forward Mirza Teletovic (four) combining for nine. Also of note was how Brooklyn slowed down LeBron James over the final three quarters (12 points on 2-of-8 shooting) after he erupted for 16 first-quarter points on 6-of-7 shooting. “It’s a 48-minute game,” Nets coach Jason Kidd told reporters. “I’m not counting how many times you score. I’m looking at how many shots he’s taking and he was making them in the first quarter. We didn’t lose patience and we stuck with the game plan and we found a way to win.”

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE HEAT: Though Miami was staggered a bit in Game 3, the two-time defending champs are good at brushing off defeats. “I’ve been part of a lot of series and understand that the series is never won in two games or in three games,” James told reporters. “And you move onto the next one and you learn from the previous one how you can get better.” The Heat have followed up each of their last eight playoff defeats with a victory as they typically kick it up into a higher gear. “We didn’t have that desperation in this game,” said center Chris Bosh after Game 3, “but usually, a loss will do that and you’ll come back with it.”

ABOUT THE NETS: Strong bench play from Teletovic (12 points) and Andray Blatche (15 points, 10 rebounds) helped fuel the impressive victory. Teletovic opened up the floor with his 3-point marksmanship and Blatche operated superbly in the paint with his first career playoff double-double. Blatche was a bit intimidated by the stage in the first two games – “I wasn’t being as aggressive as I should’ve been,” he said – but in Game 3, he provided the type of energy the team needed in the second quarter. Bench play will continue to be key with point guard Deron Williams struggling on the offensive end – 3-of-20 shooting over the last two games.

TRENDS:

* Over is 19-6-1 in the last 26 meetings in Brooklyn.
* Home team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings.
* Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last five vs. Eastern Conference.
* Over is 5-2 in Heat last seven overall.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The 104 points scored by the Nets marked the first time this postseason Miami allowed 100 or more.

2. Teletovic is 11-of-19 from 3-point range in the series and 33 of his 37 points have come from behind the arc.

3. Heat G Ray Allen missed his only 3-point attempt in Game 3 after making 7-of-12 over the first two games.

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**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 01:15 PM

NBA

Monday, May 12

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Spurs at Trail Blazers: What bettors need to know
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San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers (+3.5, 210.5)

The San Antonio Spurs are making it look easy as they cruise toward the Western Conference finals. The Spurs will try to polish off a four-game sweep when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers for Game 4 of the semifinals on Monday. The Trail Blazers thought the change of scenery could change the complexion of the series but San Antonio was just as impressive on the road and ended up cruising to a 118-103 victory in Game 3.

No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series and Portland is just hoping for a better effort. “We’re going to come out and have a great effort on Monday night,” Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts told reporters. “That’s the most important thing. We’re going to show our character, we’re going to show our pride and we’re going to come out and play our (rear ends) off on Monday.” The Spurs recognize that getting the final win won’t be easy. “The close-out is always the hardest game,” San Antonio guard Tony Parker said.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE SPURS: San Antonio is the fourth team in NBA history to win four straight postseason games by 15 or more points and has rarely looked vulnerable against the Trail Blazers. The Spurs held a 60-40 lead at the half in Game 3 - the third straight time they held at least a 19-point cushion at the break - and controlled the game in the second half. Parker scored 20 of his 29 points in the first half on Saturday and is averaging 26 points in the series. “(Parker) got us out of the gates,” forward Tim Duncan told reporters. “He continues to shoot the ball really well. He’s getting to his spots. He’s making great decisions for our offense.”

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS: Portland has yet to figure out a way to slow the San Antonio offense in the first half and is struggling to get into a rhythm early with its own offense. “”It’s frustrating,” Stotts told reporters. “You’ve got to play through the frustration. It’s part of the game. It’s part of the playoffs. … But yeah, it’s frustrating to get down 20 in the first half. You look at the scoreboard and it’s a hole.” All-Stars LaMarcus Aldridge (38 percent) and Damian Lillard (37.5) are both struggling from the field in the series while Mo Williams (groin) has been a non-factor off the bench and could miss his second straight game on Monday.

TRENDS:

* Spurs are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Spurs are 5-0 ATS in their last five Conference Semifinals games.
* Trail Blazers are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games.
* Over is 6-0 in Spurs last six overall.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Spurs bench is outscoring the Blazers’ reserves 140-43 in the series.

2. Lillard is just 1-of-13 from beyond the arc in the series after hitting 23-of-47 in the first round.

3. Portland has led for a total of 33 seconds in the three games.

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**Udog** · 05-12-2014, 05:31 PM

MLB

Monday, May 12

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Monday's MLB betting cheat sheet: Subway Series returns
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Road Warriors

The road teams represented well Sunday, going 9-6 overall. Notable road underdog victories included Minnesota (+140) rallying to beat Detroit 4-3, San Francisco (+156) upending the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 and Houston (+165) knocking off Baltimore 5-2.

Breaking New Ground

The Arizona Diamondbacks (-109) have their first win of the season as a road favorite following Sunday's 5-1 triumph over the Chicago White Sox. Arizona, which came into the game having lost its only other game as a road fave, has won seven of 10 overall but is still at -1,013 units for the season.

Subway Series Returns

The New York Mets (+136, 8.5) travel to Yankee Stadium for a date with their cross-town rivals in the opener of a four-game interleague series. The teams have met 22 times since 2010; the Yankees own a 12-10 edge in that span while the teams have combined to go 8-14 O/U.

Pitching Notes

* Monday represents Seattle pitcher Felix Hernandez's first start of the year against a team outside the AL West. Hernandez, whose Mariners host Tampa Bay (+147, 7), went 6-10 against the moneyline and 5-10-1 in 16 starts outside his division last year.

* Los Angeles Angels lefty C.J. Wilson will make his sixth straight start against a team outside the AL West. Wilson is 3-2 against the moneyline and 2-3 O/U in that stretch as he prepares to face the host Toronto Blue Jays (-108, 9)

Batting Notes

* Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is riding a 13-game hitting streak coming into Monday's tilt with the host Dodgers (-153, 7). Stanton is batting .370 over that stretch for the Marlins, who are 9-4 against the moneyline and 9-3-1 O/U during the streak.

* Tampa Bay outfielder Matt Joyce has recorded multiple RBIs in back-to-back games; the Rays are 5-0-1 O/U this season when Joyce drives in two or more runs. He may struggle to keep the streak going Monday, as he's just 1-for-12 lifetime versus Fernandez.

Totals Streak

Cleveland Indians (3-0-1 O/U): Cleveland rolled off five consecutive Unders before this recent Over stretch, which saw the Indians go 3-1 against the moneyline. They're now 19-18-1 O/U for the season.

Prop of the Day

A quick start by the New York Mets could yield profits against the Yankees. The Mets are at -180 to record a first-inning hit in Monday's interleague tilt; they're batting .315 in the first inning so far this season, the second-best mark in the majors.

Injury Notes

* Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Juan Uribe (hamstring) was unavailable Sunday and may need to go on the disabled list. The Dodgers are -170 units in just three games this season without Uribe, who is hitting .306 in 134 at-bats.

* Milwaukee Brewers outfield Ryan Braun (oblique) is on track to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday. Braun is hitting .318 with six homers in 88 at-bats; the Brewers are 6-8 against the moneyline, -222 units and 10-4 O/U during his stint on the DL.

Weather Watch

* Fans at Busch Stadium should expect wind blowing out to left field at 13 mph for Monday's game between the Cardinals (-160, 7.5) and the Chicago Cubs. Teams combined to average better than nine runs per game in 10 contests in 2013 with the wind blowing out to left.

Umpire of the Day

Over is 21-5-1 in umpire Larry Vanover's last 27 Monday games behind home plate. Vanover calls the balls and strikes for the series finale between the Angels and Blue Jays.

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