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**Udog** · 06-30-2014, 07:04 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Six most experienced teams in the country, according to PhilSteele.com

6) Auburn-- Players responsible for 79% of their total yards return this season.

5) Mississippi State--Players who made 82% of their tackles return.

4) Central Michigan-- Players who gained 87.6% of their total yards return.

3) Indiana-- Offensive line returns players with 130 starts, #3 in nation.

2) UL-Lafayette-- Have 12 senior starters, 91 starts back on OL.

1) UT-San Antonio-- Have 19 senior starters, 143 starts back on OL.

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

13) Baseball has a lot of young stars they should be promoting; Trout, Stanton, McCutchen, Kershaw, Harper, Cespedes, Abreu. etc..........but this is what we get on TV commercials promoting the All-Star Game on July 15........

THIS IS DEREK JETER's LAST ALL-STAR GAME!!!!!!
THIS IS DEREK JETER's LAST ALL-STAR GAME!!!!!!
OUTCOME DETERMINES HOME FIELD IN WORLD SERIES
THIS IS DEREK JETER's LAST ALL-STAR GAME!!!!!!
THIS IS DEREK JETER's LAST ALL-STAR GAME!!!!!!
THIS IS DEREK JETER's LAST ALL-STAR GAME!!!!!!

Enough already, please.

12) Very rarely see anything promoting baseball young stars, except for a Subway commercial Trout does. Baseball is a really great game; I'd feel better if I thought its TV partners felt the same way.

11) David Wright has a bruised shoulder but isn't going on the DL; he also isn't with the Mets, since he had to go back to New York to have an MRI on the shoulder. Are there no MRI machines in Pittsburgh? Mets are playing with 24 guys, which hurts because they really don't have a backup at shortstop.

10) Speaking of Pittsburgh, all four games sold out this weekend at PNC Park, and that was with the Senior PGA Tour in town. People are excited about the Pirates in the Steel City, at least until the Steelers start their training camp.

9) One last Pittsburgh note: there are 446 bridges there, more than any city.

8) Sunday was Kansas City's first walk-off win of the season. On June 29.

7) Cincinnati used Aroldis Chapman four days in a row Wed-Sat this week, kind of an odd thing to do, since he throws 100 mph and is a valuable asset. Oakland had used its closer Sean Doolittle Fri/Sat and declared him off-limits Sunday, so the save went to Ryan Cook. Different organizations have different philosophies.

6) Houston's Jose Altuve has had 2+ hits and 2+ stolen bases in each of his last four games, the first player to do that since 1917. Altuve is hitting .347.

5) Cleveland's Josh Tomlin threw a 1-hitter with 11 strikeouts, no walks against the Mariners at Safeco Saturday night, just 8th pitcher in last 100 years to strike out 11 with no walks in a 1-hitter. He had gotten pounded in his previous three starts.

4) How can set-up guys be on the All-Star team? If you're not a starter and you're not a closer, you don't rate that highly on your own team, certainly not enough to be one of the best 12 pitchers in the league.

3) Mike Napoli is 24-55 (.436) this season in games John Lackey pitched.

2) If the baseball playoffs started today, they'd look like this:
NL: Braves-Brewers-Giants. Wild Card: LA vs either Nats/Reds.
AL: Blue Jays-Tigers-A's. Wild Card: Angels-Seattle

1) 20 writers didn't vote for Ted Williams the first time he was eligible for the Hall of Fame. Guy might've been the greatest hitter ever and 20 nitwits passed him by. No one has ever been unanimous for Cooperstown; no one ever will.

**Udog** · 06-30-2014, 07:05 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, June 30

Rockies-Nationals
Flande allowed four runs in five IP in his first MLB start.
Zimmerman is 2-2, 1.18 in his last five starts.

Colorado lost 11 of its last 13 games.
Nationals won nine of their last 12 home games.

Last five Zimmerman starts stayed under the total.

Mets-Braves
Wheeler is 1-3, 6.41 in his last four starts.
Wood has a 2.84 RA in his last six starts.

Mets lost four of their last five games.
Atlanta won six of last seven games, but lost eight of last ten at home.

Seven of last eight Atlanta games stayed under total.

Reds-Padres
Former Padre Latos is 1-0, 2.89 in three starts this season.
Hahn is 3-0, 1.42 in his last three starts.

Cincinnati won 13 of its last 17 road games.
Padres lost four of their last five home games.

11 of last 13 games at Petco Park stayed under.

Rangers-Orioles
Saunders is 0-3, 8.10 in his last four starts.
Jimenez is 0-2, 5.75 in his last four starts.

Rangers lost nine of their last eleven games.
Baltimore lost three of its last four games.

Seven of last ten Texas road games stayed under.

A's-Tigers
Kazmir is 4-1, 3.05 in his last six starts.
Sanchez is 3-0, 2.84 in his last five starts.

Oakland won 11 of its last 14 games.
Tigers won five of their last seven games.

Five of last six Oakland games went over the total.

Rays-Bronx
Archer is 1-2, 5.94 in his last three starts.
Phelps is 2-5, 5.40 in his last seven starts.

Tampa Bay won four of its last five games.
Bronx lost six of its last eight games.

Six of last eight Archer starts stayed under total.

Royals-Twins
Duffy is 2-2, 1.71 in his last five starts.
Pino is 0-1, 6.30 in his first two MLB starts.

Royals lost seven of last ten games, but won eight of last nine on road.
Minnesota lost five of last six games, but won four in row at home.

Under is 3-1-1 in Duffy's road starts this season.

Mariners-Astros
Walker was 1-0, 3.60 in three MLB starts LY; he was 2-1, 4.11 in six starts in AAA this season.
McHugh is 0-3, 4.84 in his last four starts.

Seattle won seven of its last nine games.
Houston lost nine of its last thirteen games.

Five of last seven McHugh starts stayed under.

Angels-White Sox
Richards is 4-0, 1.05 in his last five starts.
Noesi is 1-1, 5.89 in his last four starts.

Angels won seven of last nine games, but lost 11 of last 15 on road.
White Sox won their last three games.

Seven of last eight White Sox home games went over.

Cubs-Red Sox
Arrieta is 3-0, 1.00 in his last four starts.
Peavy is 0-4, 6.16 in his last five starts.

Cubs lost six of their last nine games.
Red Sox won three of their last four games.

11 of last 12 games at Fenway Park stayed under.

Indians-Dodgers
Kluber is 1-1, 1.86 in his last three starts.
Haren is 2-0, 4.98 in his last four starts; Dodgers scored 22 runs.

Cleveland lost six of its last eight games.
Dodgers won 12 of their last 16 games.

Seven of last ten Kluber starts went over the total.

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Flande 0-1; Zimmerman 1-16
-- Wheeler 6-16; Wood 4-8
-- Latos 0-3; Hahn 0-4

-- Saunders 2-7; Jimenez 5-16
-- Kazmir 3-16; Sanchez 4-13
-- Archer 4-16; Phelps 0-10
-- Duffy 2-10; Pino 0-2
-- Walker 0-0; McHugh 1-12
-- Richards 3-16; Noesi 3-11

-- Arrieta 3-10; Peavy 4-16 (3 of last 5)
-- Kluber 4-17; Haren 8-16 (4 of last 6)

**Udog** · 06-30-2014, 07:06 AM

MLB

Monday, June 30

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. BALTIMORE
Texas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Baltimore's last 14 games at home
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:05 PM
COLORADO vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games when playing at home against Colorado

7:08 PM
OAKLAND vs. DETROIT
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games
Detroit is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. BOSTON
Chi Cubs are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Boston's last 20 games
Boston is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
NY Mets are 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 12 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
LA Angels are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Angels

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. HOUSTON
Seattle is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Houston
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

10:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Cleveland

10:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. SAN DIEGO
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 06-30-2014, 07:06 AM

MLB

Monday, June 30

American League dominating interleague play

The American League has been beating up on their National League counterparts when they play. The AL is 7-2 in interleague games since Wednesday.

There are two interleague games Monday.

Masterson cleared to face Dodgers on Tuesday

The Indians saw what they needed to see Saturday from Justin Masterson in his bullpen session. Masterson's next stop will be the mound at Dodger Stadium for Tuesday night's game against Josh Beckett. "He's all set for Tuesday," said manager Terry Francona.

**Udog** · 06-30-2014, 09:10 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Chicago Cubs at Boston
The Cubs head to Boston tonight to open up an interleague series and come into the contest with a 5-0 record in Jake Arrieta's last 5 starts as an underdog of +110 to +150. Chicago is the pick (+130) according to Dunkel, which has the Cubs favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+130). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

MONDAY, JUNE 30

Game 951-952: Colorado at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Flande) 14.673; Washington (Zimmermann) 13.703
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-225); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+190); Over

Game 953-954: NY Mets at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Wheeler) 13.826; Atlanta (Wood) 16.977
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 3; 6
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-180); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-180); Under

Game 955-956: Cincinnati at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Latos) 14.280; San Diego (Hahn) 15.506
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-135); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+115); Under

Game 957-958: Texas at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Saunders) 15.206; Baltimore (Jimenez) 14.258
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-160); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+140); Over

Game 959-960: Oakland at Detroit (7:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Kazmir) 16.406; Detroit (Sanchez) 17.467
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Detroit (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-135); Under

Game 961-962: Tampa Bay at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Archer) 16.667; NY Yankees (Phelps) 14.451
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-110); Over

Game 963-964: Kansas City at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Duffy) 14.033; Minnesota (Pino) 15.560
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+110); Under

Game 965-966: Seattle at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Walker) 15.745; Houston (McHugh) 13.307
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Houston (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-110); Over

Game 967-968: LA Angels at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Richards) 15.100; White Sox (Noesi) 16.039
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+140); Under

Game 969-970: Chicago Cubs at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Arrieta) 15.569; Boston (Peavy) 14.643
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+130); Over

Game 971-972: Cleveland at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Kluber) 16.688; LA Dodgers (Haren) 15.037
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-110); Over

**Udog** · 06-30-2014, 12:21 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, June 30

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COLORADO (36 - 46) at WASHINGTON (43 - 38) - 7:05 PM
YOHAN FLANDE (L) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 563-864 (-155.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 45-63 (-21.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-2 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ZIMMERMANN is 42-15 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 32-11 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record 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.

YOHAN FLANDE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. COLORADO since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 4-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.3 units)

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NY METS (37 - 45) at ATLANTA (44 - 38) - 7:10 PM
ZACK WHEELER (R) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 39-57 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 25-56 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 114-69 (+29.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-15 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 61-64 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 61-64 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 20-15 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 124-112 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-3 (+0.4 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WHEELER is 3-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.382.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

ALEX WOOD vs. NY METS since 1997
WOOD is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.725.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (43 - 38) at SAN DIEGO (35 - 47) - 10:10 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. JESSE HAHN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 13-20 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 44-38 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 25-20 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CINCINNATI is 11-3 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in June games this season.
CINCINNATI is 44-38 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 443-486 (+38.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 36-27 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 343-352 (+50.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 75-46 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 213-171 (+46.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 35-47 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-35 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-47 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-40 (-16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LATOS is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.38 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JESSE HAHN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (37 - 44) at BALTIMORE (42 - 39) - 7:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 23-33 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 85-84 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 13-26 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 43-39 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 202-163 (+42.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 88-71 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-50 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 64-41 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 82-73 (-34.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
JIMENEZ is 3-12 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SAUNDERS is 7-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.525.
His team's record is 9-1 (+8.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-1. (+8.0 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
JIMENEZ is 3-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 4-3 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)

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OAKLAND (51 - 30) at DETROIT (44 - 34) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 51-30 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 21-6 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 27-15 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 14-4 (+10.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 49-26 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 90-57 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 161-111 (+45.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-8 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 67-46 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KAZMIR is 13-2 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 70-44 (+27.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 65-56 (+23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 142-109 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 156-148 (-47.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
DETROIT is 19-19 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 19-19 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 7-11 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. DETROIT since 1997
KAZMIR is 5-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.304.
His team's record is 6-8 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-4.0 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.42 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-5 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (35 - 49) at NY YANKEES (41 - 39) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS ARCHER (R) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 35-49 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-32 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-33 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-25 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 535-618 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 19-24 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-3 (+0.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ARCHER is 4-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.26 and a WHIP of 0.628.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

DAVID PHELPS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PHELPS is 2-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.209.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (42 - 39) at MINNESOTA (37 - 43) - 8:10 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. YOHAN PINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 16-12 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 63-56 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 8-2 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games in June games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 57-51 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 14-7 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-43 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-2 (+3.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DUFFY is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

YOHAN PINO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (44 - 38) at HOUSTON (36 - 47) - 8:10 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 19-25 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 317-296 (-75.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 44-38 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 23-16 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 17-10 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
SEATTLE is 9-1 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
SEATTLE is 20-15 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 16-8 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 44-80 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-39 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 44-80 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-88 (-34.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-39 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-5 (+2.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WALKER is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MCHUGH is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (45 - 35) at CHI WHITE SOX (39 - 44) - 8:10 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. HECTOR NOESI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 9-20 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 115-117 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 87-88 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-7 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 27-10 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 723-713 (+58.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 185-164 (+33.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 136-111 (+37.8 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 23-11 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
RICHARDS is 17-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 102-143 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-52 (-19.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 97-137 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-0 (+3.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

HECTOR NOESI vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
NOESI is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (34 - 46) at BOSTON (38 - 44) - 7:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 161-244 (-49.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 0-12 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 161-244 (-49.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-115 (-36.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 667-670 (-159.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ARRIETA is 6-0 (+6.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 38-45 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 16-22 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 36-41 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 24-30 (-9.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 12-18 (-9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PEAVY is 4-10 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 22-31 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 14-21 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record 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.

JAKE ARRIETA vs. BOSTON since 1997
ARRIETA is 0-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.67 and a WHIP of 1.593.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.7 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
PEAVY is 7-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 9-5 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.5 units)

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CLEVELAND (39 - 42) at LA DODGERS (47 - 37) - 10:10 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 131-113 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 89-61 (+43.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 125-107 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KLUBER is 13-5 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 21-25 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HAREN is 32-44 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 15-22 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 31-44 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 22-30 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 25-33 (-20.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 10-19 (-15.6 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.

COREY KLUBER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

DAN HAREN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HAREN is 4-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 6-6 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.6 units)

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**Udog** · 06-30-2014, 12:28 PM

MLB

Monday, June 30

Harper set to return tonight

Finally. For the first time since the seventh inning on opening day, the Nationals will have their full roster in place today, when Bryce Harper is activated from the disabled list. Harper played in just 22 games this season before tearing a ligament in his left thumb when sliding into third base on a triple.

Harper never really got going prior to his injury, hitting just one homer and driving in nine through those 22 games played. He had shown signs of starting to heat up, however, going 5-for-11 with two extra-base hits and four RBIs in the three games before needing surgery to repair that torn ligament.

He went on the DL hitting .289/.352/.422. He'll come off it hoping to add some punch to an offensive attack that has been lacking consistency the last couple weeks.

If Harper's numbers on his rehab assignment are any indication, the two-plus months on the DL haven't done much to disrupt his timing at the plate.

In five rehab games split between high Single-A Potomac and Double-A Harrisburg, Harper went 9-for-14 with a double, four homers, 11 RBIs, seven runs scored, five walks and one strikeout. He stole two bases and was caught stealing twice.

That's a .643/.737/1.571 slash line, folks. Against minor league pitching, yes. But if you're wondering why Harper played in just five rehab games as compared to the seven to nine that he had originally said he wanted, that's probably the reason why. He had nothing left to prove at the minor league level.

Carlos Beltran, NY Yankees - Out indefinitely

Beltran is suffering from soreness in his forearm. He will rest before resuming baseball activities and there is no timetable for his return.

**Udog** · 06-30-2014, 12:33 PM

MLB

Monday, June 30

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Monday's MLB betting cheat sheet: Price has been poor value
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Kershaw's Magnificent Month

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw capped an unbelievable June in style, tossing seven shutout innings in Sunday's 6-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Kershaw finished June 6-0 with a 0.82 ERA, a stretch that featured 61 strikeouts against just four walks and a 28-inning shutout streak.

That's One Big Dog

Monday's action features only one major underdog play - the Colorado Rockies (+204, 7.5), who face Jordan Zimmermann and the host Washington Nationals. It's the Rockies' first game of the year as a 'dog of more than +200; they went 2-2 in such games last season.

The Price is Wrong

David Price will look to reverse a bizarre trend Tuesday as he leads the Tampa Bay Rays into New York for a date with the Yankees. Price has been a sinkhole for betters so far, earning $-466 - the lowest total for any pitcher whose team actually has a winning record in his starts (9-8).

Pitching Notes

* Boston Red Sox right-hander Jake Peavy may be one of the worst value plays in baseball ($-845), but at least he has consistently paid off Under bettors. Peavy enters Monday's game against the visiting Cubs (+125, 8.5) 1-6 O/U in his last seven starts, and 4-11 O/U for the year.

* Kansas City Royals ace James Shields has trended the other way as he prepares to face the host Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Shields is a sensational 7-1 O/U in his last eight starts and 12-4 O/U on the year, tied with Justin Verlander and Stephen Strasburg for the most Overs in the majors.

Hitting Notes

* Houston Astros sparkplug Jose Altuve is heating up, posting four straight multi-hit, multi-steal games to raise his average for the season to .347. The Astros are 3-1 SU and 1-3 O/U over that stretch; they open a series against visiting Seattle (-102, 7.5) Monday evening.

* Miami catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia may have some trouble at the plate Tuesday night as his Marlins square off against A.J. Burnett and the Philadelphia Phillies. Saltamacchia has been dreadful versus Burnett in his career ,going just 2-for-17 with 10 strikeouts.
Totals Streak

Oakland Athletics (6-1 O/U): The Athletics came within a hair's breadth of making it seven straight overs Sunday, missing by a single run en route to a 4-3 victory over host Miami. Oakland ends its first half of the season with a league-best 51 wins and a 41-37-3 O/U mark.

Prop of the Day

Bettors should consider going big in Washington, where the Nationals are +400 at -4.5. Zimmermann has allowed just five earned runs over his previous five starts, while Rockies rookie starter Yohan Flande was torched for four runs over five innings in his major-league debut five days ago.

Injury Notes

* New York Mets starter Dillon Gee threw 2 2/3 solid innings during a rehab start in Lower-A over the weekend as he works his way back from a strained lat muscle. The Mets are 4-4 SU and 4-4 O/U in Gee's eight starts this season; he's 3-1 with a 2.73 ERA through 52 2/3 innings.

* Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista grounded out as a pinch-hitter Sunday in his first game action in a week. The Blue Jays went 3-3 S/U, 3-3 O/U and lost 66 units in Bautista's absence; he's expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against visiting Milwaukee.

Weather Watch

* Wind at U.S. Cellular Field will be blowing in from right field at 16 mph for Monday's game between the Chicago White Sox (+137, 8.5) and the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Teams averaged just 6.5 runs and 1.67 homers in six games under similar conditions in 2013, well below stadium averages.

* Nationals Park will see wind blowing out to left field at 9 mph for Tuesday's matchup between the Nationals and Colorado. The home team went 6-2 SU but just 2-6 O/U in eight games under similar wind conditions last season.

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**Udog** · 06-30-2014, 03:20 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Monday, June 30

Colorado at Washington, 7:05 ET
Flande: COLORADO 8-31 as an underdog of +150 or more
Zimmerman: 42-15 TSR in night games

NY Mets at Atlanta Braves, 7:05 ET
Wheeler: NY METS 16-11 in road games after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
Wood: ATLANTA 78-51 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive wins

Cincinnati at San Diego, 10:10 ET
Latos: CINCINNATI 19-11 on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
Hahn: SAN DIEGO 6-16 after a win by 2 runs or less

Texas at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Saunders: TEXAS 20-30 against AL East opponents
Jimenez: BALTIMORE 26-11 after a loss by 4 runs or more

Oakland at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Kazmir: OAKLAND 18-8 in road games after a win
Sanchez: DETROIT 19-23 as a favorite of -125 to -175

Tampa Bay at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Archer: TAMPA BAY 20-41 as an underdog
Phelps: NY YANKEES 79-45 as a favorite

Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Duffy: KANSAS CITY 2-8 revenging a loss vs opponent as a home favorite
Pino: MINNESOTA 21-12 OVER after a win

Seattle at Houston, 8:10 ET
Walker: SEATTLE 16-8 in road games after a win
McHugh: HOUSTON 16-39 in home games against division opponents

LA Angels at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Richards: 19-5 TSR as a favorite
Noesi: CHI WHITE SOX 10-32 after a game with a combined score of 4 runs or less

Chicago Cubs at Boston, 8:10 ET
Arrieta: 8-1 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150
Peavy: 1-7 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150

Cleveland at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Kluber: 13-5 TSR after a loss
Haren: 11-20 TSR after 2 or more consecutive wins

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