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**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 08:31 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Manhattan hoop coach Steve Masiello finally got his college degree, in time to go recruiting in July. Bigger schools missed the boat by not hiring this guy.

-- Mets are 3-0 since firing their hitting coach; they've allowed only three runs in the three games. Those two facts are not related.

-- Royals re-assigned their hitting coach Thursday, then immediately won 8-6 in ten innings at Toronto. Could soon be open season on hitting coaches.

-- Could somebody remind me why the Reds fired Dusty Baker?

-- Thursday night in Arizona, kids got in free to the Reds-Diamondbacks game if they came to the game with an adult who paid to get in. Good deal.

-- Rangers knocked Montreal out of Stanley Cup playoffs; last time a Canadian franchise won Lord Stanley's Cup was 1993.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here........

13) So this guy from Microsoft bid $2B to buy the Clippers; he once tried to buy the Sacramento Kings and move them to Seattle, where Phil Jackson would've run the franchise. Wonder if Jackson wishes he were a free agent now.

The NBA might be more popular around the world than it is in this country, which may be why the Clippers' price tag was so high. NBA will have two regular season games in other countries next year, one in London, one in Mexico City.

12) You want to know which player a basketball coach trusts? One guy for sure is the player who inbounds the ball on late-game out of bounds plays. Has to be a good passer with a good basketball IQ, and it won’t be your star player, since that’s usually the person you’re trying to inbound the ball to.

11) Its pretty sad when Lebron James gets criticized for passing the ball to an open teammate on the last possession of Game 5; its what annoys me about the NBA, the mentality that the star player has to be a ballhog and shoot on the last possession, come hell or high water.

10) We can all rest a little easier; Hunter Pence got his motorized scooter back. Someone returned the stolen scooter to the Giants’ clubhouse.

9) Speaking of the Giants, Tim Lincecum got pinch-hit for in a scoreless game in the bottom of the 5th Wednesday night, when he was pitching a no-hitter. He had already thrown 96 pitches anyway. Giants shut the Cubs out for the second day in a row, after Chicago had pounded them Monday night.

8) Houston Astros are playing better; they won their last six games and have a budding star in OF George Springer, whose been pounding the ball ever since he got picked off in the 9th inning of a game in Anaheim couple weeks ago.

7) Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ owner Malcolm Glazer is the third NFL owner to pass away this off-season; at age 85, he was also the youngest of the three. Bucs are expected to stay in the Glazer family, rather than being sold.

6) Titans’ backup QB Charlie Whitehurst has always worn #6, but his new team already has a #6, punter Brett Kern. Apparently the two arm-wrestled for the number and Kern won. Not sure that’s a good sign when your punter beats one of your quarterbacks arm-wrestling.

5) 49ers’ TE Vernon Davis forfeited a $200,000 workout bonus this offseason; must be nice when you can just give away $200,000 because you don’t feel like doing what your employers asked.

4) First 20:00 OT of the Kings-Chicago playoff game Wednesday took 26:45 in real time to play. Very few stoppages, very entertaining, good stuff.

3) So Rory McIlroy dumped his girlfriend 10 days ago, then won a tournament in England, and now shoots a 63 at the Memorial to lead by three shots. What does this tell us? Coincidence? Better focus? Was Caroline Wozmiacki a dark cloud?

2) "Dark cloud" is a great term; frst time I ever heard it used was by a minor league manager who accused a sportswriter of being "a dark cloud" because his team lost every time the writer covered his team. Sportswriter involved was Bill Scheft, who is a now a writer for Late Night with David Letterman.

1) Two years ago, A’s 3B Scott Sizemore blew his knee out the first day of spring training, which put Oakland in a bind, since they had no one else who was a legit third baseman; they tried Josh Donaldson there in April, but the converted minor league catcher didn’t hit at all, so when Detroit released Brandon Inge in April, A's signed him and he did well, but Inge’s shoulder gave out, so Donaldson was brought back to the majors in mid-August, after he had hit .153 in his earlier trial at 3B.

Donaldson went 26-66 the rest of August, raised his average to .241 for the season, had a couple of huge hits in the playoffs, then had a tremendous 2013. Now he’s going to be an All-Star this season for the first time, a great story for the former 1st-round draft pick who took longer than usual to become a star, but is now one of the best 3B in baseball. Good for him.

**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 08:41 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Indiana at Miami
The Heat look to bounce back from their 93-90 loss in Game 5 as they host a Pacers team that is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games following an ATS victory. Miami is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 11. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

FRIDAY, MAY 30

Game 521-522: Indiana at Miami (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 118.432; Miami 129.635
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 11; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 7 1/2; 183
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-7 1/2); Over

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, May 30

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INDIANA (66 - 34) at MIAMI (65 - 31) - 5/30/2014, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
INDIANA is 16-25 ATS (-11.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
MIAMI is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 187-135 ATS (+38.5 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 15-14 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 17-12 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
16 of 28 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, May 30

James scored seven points in 24:21 in Game 5, his worst-ever playoff game; he will come out very strong in this game, as Miami tries to avoid trip to Indy for decisive Game 7. Pacers outscored Heat 42-17 on foul line in their two series wins, were outscored 56-40 in three losses, by 4-12-12 points. Home side won 12 of last 13 Miami-Indiana games; Pacers lost first two series games here by 12 points each- eight of last 12 series games went over the total. Miami is 11-4 in playoffs, 7-1 at home; they're 9-5 as favorite in playoffs. Indiana is 10-8 in playoffs, 5-3 vs spread when they are getting points (0-3 in last three).

Over is 46-36 in playoffs this season, 4-6 in this round..
Favorites are 33-49 in playoffs this season, 9-1 in this round.

NBA

Friday, May 30

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Trend Report
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8:30 PM
INDIANA vs. MIAMI
Indiana is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Indiana is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Indiana

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NBA

Friday, May 30

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Game of the Day: Pacers at Heat
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Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat (-6.5, 183)

Miami leads series 3-2.

LeBron James is coming off the worst playoff performance of his career but the Miami Heat are still in control of the Eastern Conference finals. James and the Heat will attempt to close out the Indiana Pacers when they host Game 6 on Friday. James was plagued by foul trouble and played only 24 minutes in Game 5, managing a playoff career-low seven points on 2-of-10 shooting while Paul George dominated for the Pacers.

George scored 31 of his 37 points in the second half, including 21 in the fourth quarter, as Indiana overcame a rough first half and earned a 93-90 victory at home in Game 5. “The light needs to be on green for all of us,” Indiana coach Frank Vogel told reporters. “You need to go. You need to attack. You need to be aggressive. Paul took it and ran with it and took it to a crazy level.” Even with James off the floor half the game the Heat still had a chance in the final moments thanks to some strong 3-point shooting and a second straight big game from center Chris Bosh.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: Miami opened as a 6.5-point favorite and jumped to as high as -7 before money took the spread back to -6.5. The total opened 183.5 and fell to 183 with action on the Under.

INJURY WATCH: Miami - Chris Anderson (Ques/thigh)

ABOUT THE PACERS: George went 8-of-10 from the field in the fourth quarter and hit 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions late to give Indiana just enough cushion to hold off a late push from Miami. The All-Star forward got a break on the defensive end by not having to guard James most of the night. George does not expect things to come quite so easily in Game 6. “It’s going to be tough,” George told reporters. “We’re not expecting any of this to be easy, this whole trip. We’ve got to do one possession at a time down in Miami, and we can’t turn the ball over in Game 6. This Game 6 is going to be about performing like champions.”

ABOUT THE HEAT: Miami does not need a lesson in playing like champions and is still on the verge of its fourth straight trip to the NBA Finals. James had more turnovers (three) than field goals in Game 5 but Rashard Lewis picked up some of the slack with six 3-pointers and the Heat still had a chance to win when James kicked a pass out to Bosh for a 3-pointer that failed to fall with 4.9 seconds left. “The game is reffed by the refs,” James told reporters. “They ref how they see it. We play it, and you live with the results.” Miami dominated Games 3 and 4 at home and is 7-0 this postseason in its own arena.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Miami.
* Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Pacers are 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings.

CONSENSUS: 72 percent of action is on Miami -6.5 while 75 percent of bets are on Over 183.

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**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 08:47 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, May 30

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CHICAGO (56-26-0-17, 129 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (57-34-0-10, 124 pts.) - 5/30/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 82-143 ATS (+251.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
CHICAGO is 28-29 ATS (-16.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 4-10 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
CHICAGO is 8-19 ATS (-14.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO is 6-14 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 12-8 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 12-8-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, May 30

Kings didn't score for last 48:46 of Game 5, after scoring 18 goals in previous nine periods, with five power play goals; they're 5-3 at home in playoffs, winning last three, can end series here; LA won five of last seven games overall. Chicago is just 2-6 on road in playoffs; four of the eight games went to OT- they're 11-5 in last 16 games vs Kings but lost three of last four games. Kings are 30-19 overall at home this year; over is 11-5-4 in Los Angeles playoff games this spring. Chicago is 26-23 on road overall this season.

NHL

Friday, May 30

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Trend Report
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9:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. LOS ANGELES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games

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NHL

Friday, May 30

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Blackhawks at Kings: What bettors need to know
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Chicago Blackhawks at Los Angeles Kings (-127, 5)

After traveling a long and windy road to stave off elimination, the Chicago Blackhawks need to repeat the feat in Game 6 of the Western Conference final on Friday to keep alive their quest for back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. Veteran Michal Handzus burned his former team by scoring 2:04 into double overtime as Chicago snapped a three-game losing skid with a 5-4 triumph over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. "You see the momentum in this series, how it can shift," Patrick Kane said following his mammoth four-assist performance. "L.A.'s had a lot of it. I think it's our turn now to hold on to it and keep that momentum."

Chicago has struggled with packing momentum into a suitcase, winning just two of eight road games in the postseason. The Blackhawks dropped both contests at Staples Center in the series, losing a 4-3 decision in Game 3 before suffering a 5-2 setback two days later. "They're still do-or-die; we're still one win away from moving on," Los Angeles rookie Tanner Pearson said. "So I think it's going to be the same attitude going in. Hopefully, we come out with a victory."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, RDS

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS: After securing just one point in the first four contests, Kane adapted well as coach Joel Quenneville shuffled up his line with his team facing elimination. The reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner was paired with Brandon Saad and Andrew Shaw in Game 5, and trio combined for nine points (one goal, eight assists). "I thought Saad and Shaw were effective (in Game 4) - Kane can add to the mix," Quenneville said. "They had a good couple of periods there, generated some zone time and chances and scored a nice goal."

ABOUT THE KINGS: Anze Kopitar recorded his league-leading 23rd point by notching an assist on Marian Gaborik's NHL-best 11th goal during the first period on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Slovenian has recorded at least one point in 16 of 19 games in the playoffs. As for Gaborik, his goal total trails only Hall-of-Famers Wayne Gretzky (15, 1993) and Luc Robitaille (12, 1991) for the most in franchise postseason history.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Home team is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Over is 6-2-1 in Blackhawks last nine road games.

OVERTIME:

1. Chicago has scored just one power-play goal on the road in 24 opportunities during the postseason.

2. Kings C Jeff Carter notched an assist on Pearson's goal midway through the second period on Wednesday. Both players are riding six-game point streaks.

3. Kane's four-assist effort was the team's first in a playoff contest since Steve Larmer in 1990.

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**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 08:53 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

New York at Washington
The Mystics host a New York team that is coming off a 70-64 win over Seattle and is 0-7 ATS in its last 7 games following a SU victory. Washington is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Mystics favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Washington (-2 1/2). Here are all of today's WNBA picks.

FRIDAY, MAY 30

Game 651-652: New York at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 109.858; Washington 114.721
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 5; 139
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 2 1/2; 146
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-2 1/2); Under

Game 653-654: Seattle at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 103.362; Atlanta 116.414
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 13; 149
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 7; 144
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-7); Over

Game 655-656: San Antonio at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 113.145; Minnesota 116.776
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 3 1/2; 164
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 9 1/2; 159
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+9 1/2); Over

Game 657-658: Connecticut at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 107.914; Chicago 122.415
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 14 1/2; 142 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 8; 146 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-8); Under

Game 659-660: Tulsa at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 104.598; Phoenix 118.604
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 14; 154
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 9; 157 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-9); Under

WNBA
Long Sheet

Friday, May 30

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NEW YORK (2 - 2) at WASHINGTON (1 - 2) - 5/30/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 246-300 ATS (-84.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 45-69 ATS (-30.9 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 155-195 ATS (-59.5 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in home games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (1 - 4) at ATLANTA (2 - 2) - 5/30/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
ATLANTA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SAN ANTONIO (3 - 2) at MINNESOTA (5 - 0) - 5/30/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-3 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-2 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (1 - 4) at CHICAGO (4 - 1) - 5/30/2014, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 99-65 ATS (+27.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 8-1 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-3 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TULSA (0 - 3) at PHOENIX (2 - 1) - 5/30/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) in May games since 1997.
PHOENIX is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 8-25 ATS (-19.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 5-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-2 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Friday, May 30

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. WASHINGTON
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games

7:30 PM
SEATTLE vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. MINNESOTA
San Antonio is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
San Antonio is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games at home
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. CHICAGO
Connecticut is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Connecticut is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut

10:00 PM
TULSA vs. PHOENIX
Tulsa is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Tulsa is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Phoenix's last 12 games when playing Tulsa

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**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 08:59 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, May 30

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NY METS (25 - 28) at PHILADELPHIA (23 - 28) - 7:05 PM
RAFAEL MONTERO (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 53-51 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 53-51 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 62-63 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 28-21 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 96-117 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 177-193 (-37.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-13 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 69-88 (-24.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-53 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BURNETT is 29-41 (-21.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 5-11 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

RAFAEL MONTERO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

A.J. BURNETT vs. NY METS since 1997
BURNETT is 5-6 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.147.
His team's record is 9-11 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-9. (+1.2 units)

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ATLANTA (28 - 25) at MIAMI (28 - 25) - 7:10 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. TOM KOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 20-8 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MIAMI is 31-18 (+18.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 20-8 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 105-64 (+26.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 70-37 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
ATLANTA is 92-70 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-2 (+2.5 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. MIAMI since 1997
TEHERAN is 3-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.51 and a WHIP of 1.175.
His team's record is 4-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
KOEHLER is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.470.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (19 - 32) at MILWAUKEE (32 - 22) - 8:10 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 85-129 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 0-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-67 (-19.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 85-129 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 13-28 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 5-17 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 40-74 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 32-22 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-22 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-13 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-36 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-3 (+0.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
WOOD is 4-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.4 units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ESTRADA is 5-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.027.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (35 - 19) at ST LOUIS (29 - 25) - 8:15 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 67-30 (+30.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 66-29 (+26.0 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-19 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-10 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-8 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-19 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-58 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-11 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-7 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 27-34 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 2-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.35 and a WHIP of 1.216.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.9 units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 4-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 1.110.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-2.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (23 - 29) at ARIZONA (23 - 33) - 9:40 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 668-743 (+52.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 605-687 (+36.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 433-484 (+30.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 482-533 (+44.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 101-65 (+26.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 373-324 (+63.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ARIZONA is 9-17 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 37-46 (-19.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-17 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 68-70 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.

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

MIKE LEAKE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LEAKE is 2-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.10 and a WHIP of 1.290.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ARROYO is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 0.75 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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PITTSBURGH (24 - 29) at LA DODGERS (29 - 26) - 10:10 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 5-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 236-463 (-99.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 121-100 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 121-100 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 80-57 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 11-15 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 11-15 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
BECKETT is 5-12 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BECKETT is 11-25 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
BECKETT is 5-12 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BECKETT is 3-10 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BECKETT is 7-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LIRIANO is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BECKETT is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.54 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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MINNESOTA (24 - 27) at NY YANKEES (28 - 24) - 7:05 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. VIDAL NUNO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 76-94 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-30 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 23-15 (+16.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 67-53 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 23-14 (+14.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 63-52 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 51-33 (+29.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 13-6 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 123-113 (-70.3 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.

RICKY NOLASCO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

VIDAL NUNO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (25 - 28) at TORONTO (32 - 23) - 7:05 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 19-36 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 32-23 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 20-8 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 54-44 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VARGAS is 21-11 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. TORONTO since 1997
VARGAS is 1-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-6. (-6.5 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HAPP is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (23 - 31) at BOSTON (24 - 29) - 7:10 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. BRANDON WORKMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 23-31 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-21 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 531-612 (+20.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
PRICE is 28-10 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 24-30 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 12-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 9-18 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 22-26 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 69-69 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 478-359 (-60.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
BOSTON is 5-13 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-1 (+4.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.3 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. BOSTON since 1997
PRICE is 10-7 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.090.
His team's record is 13-9 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-10. (+0.8 units)

BRANDON WORKMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WORKMAN is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

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BALTIMORE (26 - 26) at HOUSTON (23 - 32) - 8:10 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. BRETT OBERHOLTZER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 184-307 (-101.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 208-175 (+41.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 103-93 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 36-27 (+17.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 37-25 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 188-151 (+40.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 142-119 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 99-75 (+30.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 41-29 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 27-17 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 35-72 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 35-72 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 (+0.8 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

BRETT OBERHOLTZER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
OBERHOLTZER is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (30 - 23) at OAKLAND (32 - 22) - 10:05 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 42-56 (-27.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 100-105 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 75-80 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 130-91 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 118-74 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 125-83 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 78-51 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 148-105 (+40.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 57-42 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 719-702 (+66.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 262-193 (+48.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 6.13 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-5 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (30 - 20) at SEATTLE (26 - 27) - 10:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 11-20 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 131-200 (-53.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 14-25 (-17.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-16 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VERLANDER is 22-26 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 21-25 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 10-14 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 13-17 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 5-14 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 31-11 (+18.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
IWAKUMA is 32-22 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 31-21 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 48-59 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 48-59 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 33-42 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 28-39 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
VERLANDER is 9-8 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.188.
His team's record is 9-8 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+3.1 units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. DETROIT since 1997
IWAKUMA is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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TEXAS (28 - 26) at WASHINGTON (25 - 27) - 7:05 PM
COLBY LEWIS (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 111-100 (-25.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 89-61 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 111-103 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 111-103 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 77-77 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 36-50 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
STRASBURG is 17-21 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in night games 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.

COLBY LEWIS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LEWIS is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 21.00 and a WHIP of 3.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (28 - 25) at CLEVELAND (24 - 30) - 7:05 PM
JUAN NICASIO (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 143-258 (-62.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 559-855 (-152.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 91-176 (-66.5 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 12-32 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 116-101 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 33-17 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 22-12 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-7 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

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

JUAN NICASIO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
NICASIO is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 11.56 and a WHIP of 1.927.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (24 - 30) at CHI WHITE SOX (28 - 27) - 8:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KENNEDY is 6-16 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-15 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-54 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DANKS is 4-20 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
DANKS is 26-39 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DANKS is 18-29 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
DANKS is 2-12 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record 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.

IAN KENNEDY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN DANKS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 09:09 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, May 30

Hot pitchers
-- Teheran is 2-0, 0.00 (15 IP) in his last two starts.
-- Wood is 3-0, 3.98 in his last three starts.
-- Cardinals won last four Wainwright starts (3-0, 0.87). Bumgarner is 4-0, 2.81 in his last five starts.
-- ASU alum Leake is 0-2, 1.77 in his last five starts. Former Red Arroyo is 3-1, 2.15 in his last four starts.
-- Beckett threw no-hitter Sunday; he is 3-0, 2.21 in his last three starts.

-- Vargas is 2-0, 3.65 in his last four starts. Happ is 3-0, 2.50 in his last three.
-- Gonzalez is 2-0, 2.84 in his last three starts.
-- Pomeranz is 3-1, 0.95 in four starts this season.
-- Iwakuma is 2-1, 1.74 in his last four starts.

-- Lewis is 3-0, 2.12 in his last three road starts.
-- Kluber is 3-0, 2.02 in his last five starts. Nicasio is 3-1, 2.70 in his last five.

Cold pitchers
-- Burnett is 1-3, 7.43 in his last four starts. Mets are 0-3 when Montero starts (0-2, 4.96); this is his first road start.
-- Koehler is 1-2, 6.32 in his last three starts.
-- Estrada has a 5.16 RA in his last five starts.
-- Liriano is 0-2, 6.93 in his last five starts.

-- Nolasco is 0-3, 5.58 in his last five starts. Nuno is 0-1, 7.16 in his last three.
-- Price is 1-2, 4.71 in his last four starts. Workman allowed three runs in five IP in his first '14 start.
-- Oberholtzer is 1-3, 8.41 in his last four starts.
-- Richards is 0-1, 5.14 in his last couple starts.
-- Verlander is 1-3, 5.92 in his last four starts.

-- Strasburg is 0-2, 3.43 in his last three starts.
-- Kennedy is 1-2, 4.82 in his last three starts. Danks is 0-2, 5.30 in his last three outings.

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Montero 1-3; Burnett 4-11 (3 of last 3)
-- Teheran 2-11; Koehler 1-10
-- Wood 2-10; Estrada 3-10
-- Bumgarner 2-11; Wainwright 2-11
-- Leake 1-10; Arroyo 4-9
-- Liriano 4-11; Beckett 1-9

-- Nolasco 2-10; Nuno 3-7
-- Vargas 1-11; Happ 0-5
-- Price 5-11 (3 of last 3); Workman 0-1
-- Gonzalez 2-9; Oberholtzer 4-8
-- Richards 2-10; Pomeranz 0-4
-- Verlander 4-11; Iwakuma 0-5

-- Lewis 3-8; Strasburg 4-11
-- Nicasio 4-10; Kluber 3-11
-- Kennedy 3-11; Danks 3-10

Totals
-- Six of Mets' last seven games stayed under total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Atlanta road games.
-- Nine of last twelve Cub games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven St Louis games went over total.
-- 12 of last 15 Arizona games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last nine Dodger home games went over; seven of last nine Pirate road games stayed under.

-- Under is 6-2 in last eight Bronx series openers.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Kansas City games.
-- 10 of last 13 Boston home games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Baltimore road games went over.
-- Over is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Oakland home games.
-- Nine of last eleven Detroit games went over total.

-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Washington games.
-- Last three Colorado games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine White Sox home games stayed under. Four of last five San Diego road games went over.

Hot teams
-- Mets won their last three games, allowing three runs.
-- Marlins won five of their last seven games.
-- Milwaukee won six of its last eight home games.
-- Giants won seven of their last eight games.
-- Arizona won five of its last six home games.
-- Pittsburgh won six of its last nine games.

-- Bronx won four of its last five games.
-- Red Sox won their last four games.
-- Toronto won seven of its last eight home games.
-- Houston won its last six games.
-- Angels won eight of their last twelve games.

-- Rangers won seven of their last nine games.
-- White Sox won seven of their last ten games.

Cold teams
-- Phillies lost six of their last nine games.
-- Braves lost five of their last six games.
-- Cubs lost nine of their last thirteen road games.
-- Cardinals lost three of their last four games.
-- Reds lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Dodgers are 7-11 in their last 18 home games.

-- Twins lost six of their last seven games.
-- Tampa Bay lost its last five away games.
-- Kansas City lost four of its last five games.
-- Orioles lost seven of their last eight road games.
-- Oakland lost six of its last eight games.
-- Detroit lost eight of its last eleven games. Mariners are 5-7 in their last 12 home games.

-- Nationals lost six of their last seven games. Cleveland lost five of last six.
-- Colorado lost five of its last seven games.
-- Padres lost seven of their last ten games.

**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 09:10 AM

MLB

Friday, May 30

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7:05 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

7:05 PM
COLORADO vs. CLEVELAND
Colorado is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Colorado

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games on the road
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. NY YANKEES
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 6-19 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

7:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing Toronto
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing Kansas City

7:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Boston's last 19 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. MIAMI
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Miami is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games at home
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

8:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of San Diego's last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games

8:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Baltimore's last 11 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games at home

8:15 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games

9:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Arizona's last 11 games

10:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Angels's last 10 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Angels

10:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. LA DODGERS
Pittsburgh is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games at home
LA Dodgers are 13-4 SU in their last 17 games when playing Pittsburgh

10:10 PM
DETROIT vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Detroit is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit

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**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 09:17 AM

MLB

Friday, May 30

Underdogs have a good day on diamond

It was a good night to bet on underdogs against the runline in Major League Baseball action Thursday night.

Underdogs went 7-3 against the runline last night, cashing in a t a mark of 70 percent. Road dogs were the most successful going 5-1, while home dogs were just 2-2.

Away dogs have been a solid bet all season, hitting at almost 64 percent a third of the way through the season.

Mariners' 2B Robinson Cano, questionable Friday

Cano was a late scratch for Thursday's game against the Angels, because he was feeling ill. He is questionable for Friday's game against the Tigers.

Nine straight games with an RBI for Giants' Sandoval

The year was 2000. The player was Barry Bonds, one of the most

polarizing and productive players in baseball history.

From Sept. 4 to Sept. 13, Bonds knocked in 16 runs in a nine-game stretch, helping

San Francisco clinch the National League West title. It was the last time a Giant

produced RBIs in nine straight games -- until Thursday night's 6-5 win over St. Louis.

Third baseman Pablo Sandoval's sixth-inning solo homer off Jaime Garcia enabled him

to match Bonds' run. It was his 14th RBI in that stretch.

What impressed manager Bruce Bochy about it is that it came from the right side of

the plate, where Sandoval has struggled mightily to find a rhythm. He came into Thursday

night's game batting only .169 in 65 right-handed at-bats as opposed to .286 as a lefty.

NBA

Friday, May 30

Favorites cover nine straight in conference finals

With the San Antonio Spurs big 117-89 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series Thursday night, they kept favorites hot against the spread in the conference finals.

The Spurs easily covered the 5-point spread, making favorites now 9-1 ATS in both conference finals and have covered nine in a row.

The only game the favorite didn't cover was Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final when the Miami Heat lost as slight 1.5-points favorites.

The Heat are 7.5-point favorites for their Game 6 showdown with the Indiana Pacers Friday night.

NHL

Friday, May 30

Rangers +110 to win Cup after eliminating Habs

The New York Rangers are now listed at +120 to hoist the Stanley Cup above their heads for the first time since 1994 after their 1-0 Game 6 victory that sent the Montreal Canadiens home for the season Thursday night.

The Rangers were the first team to book their ticket to the Cup Finals, but still aren't the favorite according to Sportsbook.ag.

The Los Angeles Kings are still listed as the favorites at win the Stanley Cup at +110. The Kings lead the Western Conference Final 3 games to 2 over the Chicago Blackhawks (+475 to win the Cup), with Game 6 to be played in Los Angeles Friday night.

**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 11:39 AM

MLB
Dunkel

San Francisco at St. Louis
The Cardinals look to bounce back from yesterday's 6-5 loss to the Giants and come into tonight's contest with a 4-0 record in Adam Wainwright's last 4 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150. St. Louis is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-145). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, MAY 30

Game 901-902: NY Mets at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Montero) 14.273; Philadelphia (Burnett) 15.713
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-125); Under

Game 903-904: Atlanta at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Teheran) 14.591; Miami (Koehler) 15.808
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+115); Over

Game 905-906: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wood) 15.228; Milwaukee (Estrada) 16.868
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-160); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-160); Over

Game 907-908: San Francisco at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 14.640; St. Louis 16.198
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-145); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-145); Under

Game 909-910: Cincinnati at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 16.025; Arizona (Arroyo) 14.829
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+120); Under

Game 911-912: Pittsburgh at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Liriano) 14.373; LA Dodgers (Beckett) 15.946
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+120); Over

Game 913-914: Minnesota at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Nolasco) 16.660; NY Yankees (Nuno) 15.673
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+125); Over

Game 915-916: Kansas City at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Vargas) 15.344; Toronto (Happ) 16.802
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-145); Under

Game 917-918: Tampa Bay at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 15.768; Boston (Workman) 14.467
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125); Over

Game 919-920: Baltimore at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Gonzalez) 14.576; Houston (Oberholtzer) 15.425
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+100); Under

Game 921-922: LA Angels at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Richards) 14.924; Oakland (Pomeranz) 17.421
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Oakland (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-125); Under

Game 923-924: Detroit at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 17.283; Seattle (Iwakuma) 16.294
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-110); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-110); Over

Game 925-926: Texas at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Lewis) 13.818; Washington (Strasburg) 14.778
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-175); 7
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-175); Over

Game 927-928: Colorado at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Nicasio) 14.368; Cleveland (Kluber) 15.973
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-145); Under

Game 929-930: San Diego at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Kennedy) 15.089; White Sox (Danks) 15.151
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 7
Vegas Line: San Diego (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+100); Under

**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 11:41 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Chicago at Los Angeles
The Blackhawks look to follow up their 5-4 win in Game 5 as they face a Kings team that is 1-5 in its last 6 games when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in the previous game. Chicago is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Blackhawks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+115). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

FRIDAY, MAY 30

Game 23-24: Chicago at Los Angeles (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 13.559; Los Angeles 12.138
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+115); Over

**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 11:54 AM

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, May 30

Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat, 8:30 ET
Indiana: 5-14 ATS after a win by 6 points or less
Miami: 30-17 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent

**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 12:15 PM

MLB

Friday, May 30

Red Sox DH David Ortiz, probable Friday

Ortiz missed Thursday's game against the Braves with a calf injury but is expected to return for Friday's game against the Rays.

Votto won't come off DL when eligible

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is eligible to come off the disabled list Saturday, but manager Bryan Price said there is no timetable for his return from a strained left quad.

Votto is getting treatment in Cincinnati and Price said he will considered be day to day.

"He's been out for a while," Price told the Cincinnati Enquirer. "He hasn't seen live pitching. The protocols moving ahead are undecided. It really is a day to day process."

Votto is taking grounders in practice and will next take batting practice when he is ready.

Cain return Saturday not a sure thing

Manager Bruce Bochy said so Thursday. Besides the words, his tone also suggested that he and head athletic trainer Dave Groeschner were not convinced completely that Cain is ready to play, after watching the right-hander run and throw off flat ground at Busch Stadium.

“He ran well,” Bochy said, but in the next breath added, “We want to be sure, 100 percent.”

The team will decide Friday whether Cain will take his expected turn Sunday.

**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 04:03 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Friday, May 30

Chicago Blackhawks at Los Angeles Kings, 9:05 ET
Chicago: 4-10 SU in road games after allowing 4 goals or more
Los Angeles: 32-15 SU after scoring 3 goals or more in 2 straight games

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, May 30

NY Mets at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Montero: NY METS 1-12 after allowing one run or less in a win over a division rival
Burnett: 70-37 TSR at home when the total is 7 to 8.5

Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 ET
Teheran: ATLANTA 21-30 on the road with a money line of -100 to -150
Koehler: MIAMI 14-6 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

Chicago at Miilwaukee, 8:10 ET
Wood: CHICAGO CUBS 0-11 in road games when playing with a day off
Estrada: MILWAUKEE 28-15 OVER as a home favorite of -150 or more

San Francisco at St Louis, 8:15 ET
Bumgarner: SAN FRANCISCO 15-26 against NL Central opponents
Wainwright: ST LOUIS 19-3 in home games after having lost 3 of their last 4 games

Cincinnati at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Leake: CINCINNATI 6-17 as an underdog of +100 to +150
Arroyo: 85-53 UNDER when the money line is -100 to -150

Pittsburgh at Los Angeles, 10:10 ET
Liriano: PITTSBURGH 5-15 in road games against right-handed starters
Beckett: LA DODGERS 31-18 OVER as a home favorite of -125 to -175

Minnesota at New York, 7:05 ET
Nolasco: 40-27 TSR as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Nuno: NY YANKEES 20-8 UNDER at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Kansas City at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Vargas: KANSAS CITY 63-40 UNDER when the money line is +125 to -125
Happ: 11-1 UNDER in home games

Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:10 ET
Price: TAMPA BAY 6-17 in road games after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less
Workman: BOSTON 20-7 after 3 consecutive games versus an interleague opponent

Baltimore at Houston, 8:10 ET
Gonzalez: BALTIMORE 43-28 OVER in road games in the first half of the season
Oberholtzer: HOUSTON 31-66 as a home underdog

LA Angels at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Richards: LA ANGELS 55-43 when the money line is +125 to -125
Pomeranz: 1-10 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125

Detroit at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Verlander: DETROIT 25-11 UNDER on the road when the total is 7 or less
Iwakuma: SEATTLE 27-12 UNDER at home with a money line of -100 to -125

Texas at Washington, 7:05 ET
Lewis: 29-24 TSR as an underdog
Strasburg: WASHINGTON 19-9 OVER in night games

Colorado at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Nicasio: COLORADO 17-42 as a road underdog of +125 to +175
Kluber: CLEVELAND 32-11 as a home favorite of -125 to -175

San Diego at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Kennedy: 5-12 TSR as a favorite
Danks: CHI WHITE SOX 26-12 UNDER in home games after 4 or more consecutive home games

**Udog** · 05-30-2014, 05:31 PM

MLB

Saturday, May 31

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Springer has underdog 'Stros on a roll

The Houston Astros have now reeled off six straight victories, obviously all as underdogs, thanks in large part to superstar in the making George Springer, who has seven HRs in the last seven games. They are just slight +104 dogs for their second game of their series against Baltimore.

Rays, Red Sox rematch

The Tampa Bay Rays (-126) and the Boston Red Sox meet for the second time in a week, this time at Fenway. The Rays swept away the Sox, culminating in a bench clearing brawl. But the roles have reversed a series later with the Sox sweeping away the Atlanta Braves in four games, while the Rays got swept by the Blue Jays.

Verlander an underdog for first time this season

Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander has struggled in his last three starts giving up 16 earned runs in 17.1 innings, resulting in him being listed as a slight +100 dog against the Seattle Mariners Friday night. It is the first time in 12 starts this season he has been listed as an underdog.

Pitching notes

* Two of the NL's top pitchers meet when Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants visit the Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals (-144). The under is 9-1-1 in Bumgarner's last 11 starts as a road underdog, while Wainwright is 4-0 in his last four starts vs. the Giants.

* Josh Beckett makes his first start for the Dodgers (-128) since pitching a no-hitter against he Philadelphia Phillies last Sunday. Beckett has now won three straight decisions and given up just five runs in his last 27 innings pitched, with the over going 10-3 in his last 13 starts as a favorite.

Hitting notes

* Despite the Toronto Blue Jays nine game winning Thursday against Kansas City, Edwin Encarnacion is still on fire, hitting a pair of 2-run homers, tying the AL record for homers in May with 16. The Jays who averaged 5.9 run per game in the last 10 are just 6-4 over/under in that stretch.

* Speaking of the Royals, they made a coaching change before their 8-6 extra innings win over Toronto, naming Dal Sveum their new hitting coach. The Royals who went 3-7 SU and 6-3-1 over/under in their last 10 games, are last in the majors with 21 homers and last in the AL in runs and slugging percentage.

Totals streak

New York Mets (1-6 over/under): The Mets have found that nice balance of good pitching and not hitting, usually reserved for the likes of the Padres, scoring just 3.28 runs per game over the past seven, but only giving up 2.14 runs per game to opponents over that same stretch. The total for Friday's game vs. the Phillies is at 7.5.

Injury notes

* Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is eligible to come off the disabled list Saturday, but the team said there is no timetable for the former MVP's return from a strained left quad. The Reds are 5-8 SU (-$109) and 8-5 over/under in Votto's absence.

* San Francisco Giants starter Matt Cain is expected to start Saturday against the Cardinals after missing his last start with a hamstring injury. The Giants are just 3-5 in Cain's eight starts this season, totaling -$212 on the money list.

Weather Watch

There is a chance of thunderstorms at Busch Stadium in St. Louis for the Cardinals matchup with the San Francisco Giants. There is also a 45 percent chance of rain with a 5-6 mph wind blowing in towards home plate from right field.

Umpire Stat of the Day

The under is 5-0 in umpire Paul Nauert's last five games behind the plate for games the Pittsburgh Pirates are involved in. The Pirates visit the Dodgers Friday, with a game total currently at 7.

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