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**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 09:27 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Big West basketball schools (except for Hawai'i) give 13 scholarships, but only six of them can be to kids who don't live in California. All the leagues' schools are in California, except for new member Hawai'i.

-- Losing LB Kiko Alonso is a big blow to the Bills; he got a whole segment of the Bills' highlight film to himself this past winter.

-- LSU had nine players taken in NFL Draft this past spring, most in country.

-- Author Stephen King wrote every day for nine years before he ever had a book published; sometimes it takes persistence to reach your goals.

-- Emmanuiel Mudiay skips college, signs in China for $1.2M. Basketball players who go overseas have a language barrier; imagine being three months out of high school and doing it? He'll have money, but not sure if he'll have fun.

-- So if Tony Dungy ran '47 Dodgers, he wouldn't have signed Jackie Robinson? After all, there were issues in Brooklyn, things didn't always go smoothly.

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Armadillo: wednesday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud.......

13) Sad day to be a Padre fan; they get shut out by a rookie at Wrigley, after they salary-dumped one of their best players to Bronx, with Chase Headley getting the game-winning RBI in his first game for the Bombers. No bueno.

12) Mainstream media has to differentiate between "breaking rules" and "cheating" when it comes to recruiting in college sports. Its virtually impossible to be a good recruiter and never break a rule-- there are just too many rules, with many of them incredibly obscure. Cheating would have to be described as more intentional.

11) Dodgers can't play Yasiel Puig in centerfield, he is just too wreckless and would create chaos at a key defensive position. With his throwing arm, right field is the correct place for him to play.

10) Rangers' pitcher Colby Lewis was whining this week because Toronto's Colby Rasmus bunted against a shift when his team was up two runs in the fifth inning. All this time I thought there was no crying in baseball, but Lewis looks like a jerk after he gave up a hit on a bunt. Jays were up only two runs in the fifth inning, so why not take what you're given? I don't see why it is so controversial.

9) Speaking of the Rangers, what were the odds that a game would be 0-0 thru 12 innings when the two starting pitchers were Nick Martinez and Chase Whitley?

8) Cubs' 1B Anthony Rizzo caught a foul ball by his dugout Sunday, but then fell into the dugout with the ball, which allowed the runner on third base to score. Don't see a lot of sacrifice flies caught near one of the dugouts.

7) Red Sox are rumored to be trading Jake Peavy soon (they've lost his last nine starts); if they do trade him,. LSU alum Anthony Ranaudo could replace him. Kid is 6-0, 1.82 in his last nine AAA starts.

6) I'm wondering if Mets' CF Juan Lagares is the best defensive CF ever? He just makes tough catches look so easy- very impressive.

5) Giants won in 14 innings in Philly last night; game took so long, starter Tim Lincecum came on, pitched the last inning-- because it was 9-5 at the time he came on, Lincecum didn't get his first career save.

4) Wonder why Bill O'Brien left Penn State? Professional son Jay Paterno is now suing the school over "improper termination"; in other words, as soon as his dad wasn't the coach anymore, the school went out and got a better QB coach.

3) Journeyman lefty Jeff Francis has already pitched for Bronx, the Reds and A's this year; its conceivable all three teams could make the playoffs and Francis could collect a playoff check from all three teams-- that would be odd.

2) Oakland A's signed a 10-year lease deal to stay in the cruddy Coliseum, the only MLB ballpark that also houses an NFL team; it does not bother me, think its cruddiness gives the A's an odd home field advantage over its opponents. Look at the Twins- they got a new ballpark and have mostly struggled since.

1) Interleague games in AL parks, with a DH, under is 54-37.
Interleague games in NL parks, with no DH, over is 57-41. Go figure.

**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 09:27 AM

Pac-12 college football betting preview: Ducks doomed by defense again?

The Pac-12 is a conference loaded with serious college football playoff contenders, Heisman Trophy front runners, and big-name head coaches.

Oregon is the obvious favorite, but Stanford, UCLA, and USC should be hot on the Ducks’ trail if they falter. Six teams look like bowl locks as many as 10 may end up being eligible.

Arizona Wildcats (2013: 8-5 SU, 6-7 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +2500
Season win total: 6.5

Why bet the Wildcats: Rich Rodriguez has guided the Wildcats to two straight 8-5 campaigns and is now dealing primarily with his players who are familiar with his system. Wide receiver Austin Hill will be back from a knee injury and the defense was vastly improved in RichRod’s second season.

Why not bet the Wildcats: Arizona was wildly inconsistent last season, with a 26-point drubbing of Oregon in between a home loss to Washington State and a 37-point setback at Arizona State. Quarterback B.J. Benker graduated. Included on the Wildcats’ schedule are games at Oregon and at UCLA.

Season win total pick: Over 6.5

Arizona State Sun Devils (2013: 10-4 SU, 7-7 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +600
Season win total: 7.5

Why bet the Sun Devils: Arizona State surprised its way to the best record in the Pac-12 last season. Three-year starter Taylor Kelly returns at quarterback. The Sun Devils also return receivers Jaelen Strong and D.J. Foster and they get to play UCLA, Stanford, and Notre Dame at home.

Why not bet the Sun Devils: Although the offensive line is somewhat depleted, the main concern -by a mile - is defense. Nine of 11 starters are gone, including third-round draft pick Will Sutton (defensive tackle) and outside linebacker Carl Bradford. Arizona State’s defense already was not very good.

Season win total pick: Under 7.5

California Golden Bears (2013: 1-11 SU, 2-10 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +10000
Season win total: 2.5

Why bet the Golden Bears: Head coach Sonny Dykes is widely regarded as an offensive genius. He simply did not have the horses at his disposal in 2013, his first year at the helm. Quarterback Jared Goff is a highly-touted freshman who will have little pressure on him after last season’s debacle at California.

Why not bet the Golden Bears: Still, Goff is a freshman and may not make a smooth transition to the college ranks without much help around him. The Golden Bears also have a new defensive coordinator, so this is obviously a transition period. Six of their opponents finished the 2013 season in the AP top 25.

Season win total pick: Under 2.5

Colorado Buffaloes (2013: 4-8 SU, 7-5 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +10000
Season win total: 4.5

Why bet the Buffaloes: Colorado improved in just about every statistical category under new head coach Mike MacIntyre in 2013, including wins (from one to four). Quarterback Sefo Liufau showed promise as a freshman and now has a year under his belt. Fellow sophomore Addison Gillam made 119 tackles at linebacker last season.

Why not bet the Buffaloes: Wide receiver Paul Richardson (83 catches, 1343 yards, 10 TDs) left early and was selected in the second round of the NFL Draft. The Buffaloes are still young and lacking depth. They are likely a year away from bowl contention, which will come when MacIntyre really has his own players in place.

Season win total pick: Under 4.5

Oregon Ducks (2013: 11-2 SU, 8-5 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +115
Season win total: 10.5

Why bet the Ducks: Somewhat unexpectedly, quarterback Marcus Mariota is back for another season. A legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate, Mariota will once again be supported by a loaded backfield. The Ducks now have a year of experience under head coach Mark Helfrich and they get to play both Michigan State and Stanford at home.

Why not bet the Ducks: As usual, it’s the defense that’s a question mark. For the first time in 15 years, the unit is being led by a new voice following the retirement of coordinator Nick Aliotti. Stanford ran all over Oregon in 2013 and a whole host of key contributors have departed what will be a depleted defensive line.

Season win total pick: Over 10.5

Oregon State Beavers (2013: 7-6 SU, 7-6 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +3300
Season win total: 6.5

Why bet the Beavers: Like Oregon, Oregon State has a signal-caller who opted to forgo the NFL Draft. Sean Mannion is back for his senior year after breaking the Pac-12 single-season record with 4,662 passing yards. The Beavers’ defense returns seven starters. They play four of their last five games at home, including versus Oregon.

Why not bet the Beavers: Oregon State will be working with a new offensive coordinator (Danny Langsdorf left for a role with the New York Giants) and must deal with the loss of receiver Brandin Cooks (first-round pick of the New Orleans Saints). Defensive end Scott Crichton also left early and only one starter on the d-line returns.

Season win total pick: Under 6.5

Stanford Cardinal (2013: 11-3 SU, 7-7 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +500
Season win total: 9.5

Why bet the Cardinal: The Cardinal have won back-to-back Pac-12 championships and head coach David Shaw - 25-4 lifetime in conference games - is back on board. Quarterback Kevin Hogan and all of his aerial weapons are also returning. The defensive line will be stocked full of seniors.

Why not bet the Cardinal: Running backs Tyler Gaffney and Anthony Wilkerson graduated and a whole host of stalwarts on Stanford’s heralded offensive line are also gone. Shaw may be back, but the Cardinal saw their coordinators and various staff members raided by other programs. The schedule is brutal, with road dates at Notre Dame, Oregon, and UCLA.

Season win total pick: Under 9.5

UCLA Bruins (2013: 10-3 SU, 9-4 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +400
Season win total: 9.5

Why bet the Bruins: UCLA beat just about everyone it was supposed to last year, aside from a home loss to Arizona State, and is coming off a 42-12 drubbing of Virginia Tech in the Sun Bowl. Do-it-all quarterback Brett Hundley is back for his junior campaign. The Bruins entertain Oregon, USC, and Stanford all at home.

Why not bet the Bruins: Departures from last season’s squad include wide receiver Shaq Evans and linebacker Anthony Barr. Even beyond Barr, the Bruins were further depleted at linebacker and along the defensive line due to graduation. Defensive coordinator Lou Spanos also left for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.

Season win total pick: Over 9.5

USC Trojans (2013: 10-4 SU, 7-7 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +500
Season win total: 8.5

Why bet the Trojans: Lane Kiffin is out. It’s hard to say that is not a good thing. Steve Sarksian is in. The jury is still out, of course, but he at least has ties to USC (coach from 2005-2008) and did well there in the past. Quarterback Cody Kessler is back in an attempt to soften the blow of receiver Marqise Lee’s departure to the NFL.

Why not bet the Trojans: Sarksian is going to run things differently, starting with a much more up-tempo offense. A veteran offensive line would facilitate such a transition, but instead the head coach will be forced to almost complete rebuild up front. The Trojans lost three of their four best pass rushers from the 2013 squad.

Season win total pick: Over 8.5

Utah Utes (2013: 5-7 SU, 6-6 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +6600
Season win total: 4.5

Why bet the Utes: Utah should be in good shape at both running back and receiver. Bubba Poole will once again anchor the backfield and Devontae Booker was explosive in spring practice. Dres Anderson was the Pac-12’s leading receiver last season. The Utes will host both USC and Oregon.

Why not bet the Utes: Quarterback could be a position of strength, but right now it is a question mark. Travis Wilson was plagued by physical problems in 2013. The defense has also been depleted by injuries and star pass rusher Trevor Reilly (8.5 sacks last year) graduated.

Season win total pick: Over 4.5

Washington Huskies (2013: 9-4 SU, 7-6 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +1400
Season win total: 9.5

Why bet the Huskies: Chris Petersen is one of the most well-respected coaches in the business after an extremely successful stint at Boise State. He takes over for Sarksian. Both the offensive and defensive lines remain largely intact. The Huskies play Stanford and UCLA at home, not to mention borderline guaranteed wins against visiting Georgia State and Illinois.

Why not bet the Huskies: Quarterback Keith Price is gone and it’s not clear who’s going to be taking over for Washington. The defense has major question marks in the secondary. Petersen may be a proven coach, but is some kind of transition period necessary before his program really takes off?

Season win total pick: Under 9.5

Washington State Cougars (2013: 6-7 SU, 9-4 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +2500
Season win total: 5.5

Why bet the Cougars: The Cougars won nine total games in the four years prior to Mike Leach’s arrival. In just two seasons under the offensive mastermind, they have already matched that number. Leach has the program on the rise and it could continue with experience at two of the positions Leach loves most: QB (senior Connor Halliday) and wide receiver.

Why not bet the Cougars: Washington State was one of the most one-dimensional teams last season, averaging only 53.4 rushing yards per game. Improvement will not come easy with three of five offensive linemen having departed. Star safety Deone Bucannon is also gone.

Season win total pick: Over 5.5

**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 09:29 AM

AFC West Preview: Broncos, Manning stay on top

With record-smashing Peyton Manning at quarterback and a revitalized defense, the Denver Broncos are the best in the AFC West according to a survey of The Sports Xchange football staff.

San Diego and Kansas City are expected to wage a close battle for second place while the rebuilt Oakland Raiders enter 2014 as a bit of a mystery, but picked to finish last.

Here is a closer look at the AFC West teams as training camps begin (teams listed in alphabetical order):

CAMP PREVIEW: Denver Broncos

--TSX Predicts: 1st in AFC West

--2013: 13-3, 1st in AFC West; AFC Champion.

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Centre, Englewood, Colo., 7/23, 7/23

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .500 (15/32); non-division .613 (1/32); overall .570 (2/32).

--Primetime Games: 5 (1 Thursday, 3 Sunday night, 1 Monday night)

--STRENGTH: Quarterback Peyton Manning. As long as he is upright, the Broncos are a championship threat. In spite of being without six defensive starters and their starting left tackle by the AFC Championship Game, Manning was still able to lead the Broncos past the Patriots with a 400-yard day.

The Broncos showed last year that they had enough depth to get by, even without All-Pros Von Miller and Ryan Clady, who combined to miss 27 games in the regular season and playoffs. That was because Manning could

--WEAKNESS: Running back. It's not that starter Montee Ball is not capable. After overcoming fumbling issues in 2013, he had a higher per-carry average than then-first teamer Knowshon Moreno for the last five games of the regular season and through the playoffs. But the Broncos will platoon at least two runners a game this year, and nothing behind Ball is proven.

Third-year running back Ronnie Hillman has the draft pedigree, as a third-round pick in 2012, but has been a disappointment and was inactive throughout the Broncos' playoff run in January. C.J. Anderson, an undrafted rookie last year, passed Hillman on the depth chart; he is short but strong, and has potential. Three undrafted rookies and former Vikings camp hand Jerodis Williams round out the group. If the Broncos lose Ball, they're left with inexperience, and perhaps will have to seek a veteran still on the market out of necessity.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--CB Bradley Roby (1/31): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Cody Latimer (2/56): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--T Michael Schofield (3/95): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Lamin Barrow (5/156): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--C Matt Paradis (6/207): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Corey Nelson (7/242): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--WR Andre Caldwell: Potential UFA; $3.45M/2 yr.

--T Winston Justice: UFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--C Will Montgomery: FA Redskins; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--WR Emmanuel Sanders: UFA Steelers; $15M/3 yrs, $6M guaranteed.

--CB Aqib Talib: UFA Patriots; $57M/6 yrs, $5M SB/$26M guaranteed.

--S T.J. Ward: UFA Browns; $22.5M/4 yrs, $14M guaranteed.

--DE DeMarcus Ware: FA Cowboys; $30M/3 yrs, $20M guaranteed.

PLAYERS LOST

--S Mike Adams: Not tendered as UFA/Colts; terms unknown.

--DE Robert Ayers: UFA Giants; $4M/2 yrs, $1M SB/$1.75M guaranteed.

--CB Champ Bailey (released).

--G Zane Beadles: UFA Jaguars; $30M/5 yrs, $12.5M guaranteed.

--WR Eric Decker: UFA Jets; $36.25M/5 yrs, $7.5M SB/$15M guaranteed.

--KR/PR Trindon Holliday: Not tendered as ERFA/Giants; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--S Michael Huff (not tendered as UFA).

--CB Quentin Jammer (not tendered as UFA).

--G Chris Kuper (retired).

--LB Paris Lenon (not tendered as UFA).

--DE Jeremy Mincey: UFA Cowboys; $4.5M/2 yrs, $2M guaranteed.

--RB Knowshon Moreno: UFA Dolphins; $2M/1 yr, $500,000 SB/$1.25M guaranteed.

--DE Shaun Phillips: UFA Titans; $6M/2 yrs.

--CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: UFA Giants; $35M/5 yrs, $10M SB/$13.98M guaranteed.

--LB Wesley Woodyard: UFA Titans; $16M/4 yrs.

CAMP PREVIEW: Kansas City Chiefs

--TSX Predicts: Tie for 2nd in AFC West

--2013: 11-5, 2nd in AFC West

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Mo., 7/20, 7/23

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .542 (T11/32); non-division .569 (2/32); overall .559 (7/32).

--Primetime Games: 3 (1 Thursday, 1 Sunday night, 1 Monday night)

--STRENGTH: Linebacker. The power of the Chiefs roster can be seen in their three Pro Bowl linebackers -- Tamba Hali, Derrick Johnson and Justin Houston. The team added to this group 2014 first-round draft choice Dee Ford.

If Houston and the Chiefs work out a contract extension and the linebacker does not miss a lot of training camp time in a holdout, it will be hard for Ford to get a lot of snaps in the K.C. defense.

But the Auburn rookie -- a productive college defensive end-turned linebacker -- was so impressive in the team's offseason practices the coaching staff may not be able to keep him on the sidelines.

Defensive coordinator Bob Sutton will spend the pre-camp break brainstorming on schemes where Hali, Houston and Ford are rushing the passer together.

WEAKNESS: Wide receiver. The Chiefs have 12 wide receivers on the 90-man roster. Six have played at least one NFL game, but only two have more than 50 league appearances -- Dwayne Bowe (103) and Donnie Avery (71). Last season, the wide receivers accounted for 52 percent of the team's passing offense, with Bowe and Avery producing ordinary performances with just seven touchdown catches total and averaged only 13.1 yards per catch (91 receptions, 1,269 yards).

The Chiefs needed to be active adding receivers in free agency and the draft. Slot receiver Dexter McCluster signed with Tennessee in free agency. But the closest Kansas City came was selecting University of Oregon running back De'Anthony Thomas in the fifth-round and he will play everywhere in head coach Andy Reid's offense, including wide receiver.

They added other bodies without NFL experience: 5-foot-7, 180-pound Weston Dressler from the Canadian Football League (98 games, 442 catches, 6,536 yards, 43 touchdowns) and Jerrell Jackson, who played 19 games in Arena Football. Apparently, the Chiefs could not afford NFL free-agent receivers.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--LB Dee Ford (1/23): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Phillip Gaines (3/87): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--RB De'Anthony Thomas (4/124): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--QB Aaron Murray (5/163): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--G Zach Fulton (6/193): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--G Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (6/200): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--S Husain Abdullah: UFA; terms unknown.

--LS Thomas Gafford: Potential UFA; $730,000/1 yr.

--LB Frank Zombo: Potential UFA; $1.625M/2 yrs, $100,000 SB.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--G/T Jeff Linkenbach: UFA Colts; terms unknown.

--DT Kyle Love: Not tendered as RFA by Jaguars; terms unknown.

--ILB Joe Mays: UFA Texans; $6M/2 yrs.

--CB Christopher Owens: UFA Dolphins; terms unknown.

--DT Vance Walker: UFA Raiders; $10.02M/3 yrs, $3M SB.

--OT J'Marcus Webb: UFA Vikings; terms unknown.

PLAYERS LOST

--T Branden Albert: UFA Dolphins; $46M/5 yrs, $8.5M SB/$25M guaranteed.

--G Jon Asamoah: UFA Falcons; $22.5M/5 yrs, $8M guaranteed.

--S Quintin Demps: UFA Giants; $1M/1 yr, $100,000 SB/$100,000 RB.

--CB Brandon Flowers (released).

--DT Tyson Jackson: UFA Falcons: $25M/5 yrs.

--S Kendrick Lewis: UFA Texans; $795,000/1 yr, $100,000 guaranteed.

--WR Dexter McCluster: UFA Titans; $12M/3 yrs, $4.5M guaranteed.

--CB Dunta Robinson (released).

--G Geoff Schwartz: UFA Giants; $16.8M/4 yrs, $3.2M SB/$6.2M guaranteed.

CAMP PREVIEW: Oakland Raiders

--TSX Predicts: 4th in AFC West

--2013: 4-12, 4th in AFC West

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Napa Valley Marriott, Napa, Calif., 7/24, 7/24

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .688 (2/32); non-division .513 (T13/32); overall .578 (1/32).

--Primetime Games: 1 (1 Thursday)

--STRENGTH: A refurbished front seven. The Raiders let their best defensive lineman get away in free agency and needed 15 different players to record 38 sacks, but rebuilt their front seven to the point where it is the strongest part of their team.

--WEAKNESS: Tight end. The only area the Raiders failed to address in the offseason was tight end. Second-year pro Mychal Rivera has the inside track to start based on 38 receptions for 407 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie. At 6-foot-3, 245 pounds, Rivera is more of a receiver than a blocker and is often split wide and goes in motion.

David Ausberry, who spent most of last season on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, has a similar skill set. Nick Kasa, in his second year out of Colorado, is in his third year at the position after being moved from the defensive line and is a project as an in-line tight end. Brian Leonhardt, on the practice squad last year, and undrafted free agents Jake Murphy and Scott Simonson round out the group.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--LB Khalil Mack (1/5): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--QB Derek Carr (2/36): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--G Gabe Jackson (3/81): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--DT Justin Ellis (4/107): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Keith McGill (4/116): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB T.J. Carrie (7/219): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--DE Shelby Harris (7/235): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--S Jonathan Dowling (7/247): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--G/T Khalif Barnes: Potential UFA; $1.2M/1 yrs, $100,000 SB.

--RB Darren McFadden: UFA; $1.75M/1 yr.

--DT Pat Sims: UFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--S Charles Woodson: UFA; $2.15M/1 yr, $1.15M guaranteed.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--OL Kevin Boothe: UFA Giants; $2.625M/2 yrs, $300,000 RB.

--CB Tarell Brown: UFA 49ers; $3.5M guaranteed/1 yr.

--T Austin Howard: UFA Jets; $30M/5 yrs, $15M guaranteed.

--WR James Jones: UFA Packers; $10M/3 yrs, $3.65M guaranteed.

--RB Maurice Jones-Drew: UFA Jaguars; $7.5M/3 yrs, $1.2M guaranteed RB.

--T Donald Penn: FA Buccaneers; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Carlos Rogers: FA Redskins; terms unknown.

--QB Matt Schaub (trade Texans).

--DT Antonio Smith: UFA Texans; $9M/2 yrs.

--DE Justin Tuck: UFA Giants; $11M/2 yrs.

--LB LaMarr Woodley: FA Steelers; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS LOST

--G Mike Brisiel (released).

--WR Jacoby Ford: UFA Jets; $740,000/1 yr, $65,000 SB.

--DE Lamarr Houston: UFA Bears; $35M.5 yrs, $4.95M SB/$15M guaranteed.

--CB Mike Jenkins: UFA Buccaneers; $1.5M/1 yr.

--RB Rashad Jennings: UFA Giants; $10M/4 yrs, $2.25M/SB/$2.98M guaranteed.

--TE Jeron Mastrud: Not tendered as UFA/Bears; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--T Tony Pashos (not tendered as UFA).

--CB Tracy Porter: UFA Redskins; terms unknown.

--QB Terrelle Pryor (traded Seahawks).

--T Jared Veldheer: UFA Cardinals; $35M/5 yrs, $6.25M SB/$17M guaranteed.

--DT Vance Walker: UFA Chiefs; $10.02M/3 yrs, $3M SB.

CAMP PREVIEW: San Diego Chargers

--TSX Predicts: Tie for 2nd in AFC West

--2013: 9-7, 3rd in AFC West

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Chargers Park, San Diego, Calif., 7/23, 7/23

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .583 (T6/32); non-division .563 (3/32); overall .563 (T4/32).

--Primetime Games: 4 (1 Thursday, 1 Saturday, 1 Sunday night, 1 Monday night)

--STRENGTH: Quarterback Philip Rivers and the passing game. With Mike McCoy being a head coach with an offensive bent, and Philips being one of the NFL's most accurate quarterbacks, it is obvious the Chargers will again lean on their passing game.

Rivers will have another year in McCoy's quick-strike, up-tempo system and he's got a favorite receiver, Malcom Floyd, back from injury.

The Chargers will preach offensive balance, but this squad will only go as far as its passing game takes it.

--WEAKNESS: Cornerback. It's no mystery why the Chargers spent their top pick on cornerback Jason Verrett, even if he does stand a mere 5-foot-9. The Chargers were last in the AFC defending the pass. Consider this: the Chargers' cornerbacks combined for three interceptions last year. Two of the players collecting them, Derek Cox and Johnny Patrick, are no longer with the club.

The position was helped with the June signing of Brandon Flowers, who had been released by division rival Kansas City. Shareece Wright and Richard Marshall will also competing for playing time.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--CB Jason Verrett (1/25): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Jeremiah Attaochu (2/50): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--G Chris Watt (3/89): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--NT Ryan Carrethers (5/165); 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--RB Marion Grice (6/201): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Tevin Reese (7/240): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--LB Donald Butler: Potential UFA; $51.8M/7 yrs, $11.15M SB/$12M OB 2017.

--CB Richard Marshall: UFA; $855,000/1 yr.

--G Rich Ohrnberger: UFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--G/T Chad Rinehart: Potential UFA; $6M/2 yrs.

--S Darrell Stuckey: Potential UFA; terms unknown.

--ILB Reggie Walker: UFA; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--QB Kellen Clemens: UFA Rams; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Brandon Flowers: FA Chiefs; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--CB Brandon Ghee: UFA Bengals; $1.65M/2 yrs.

--TE David Johnson: UFA Steelers; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS LOST

--RB Ronnie Brown (not tendered as UFA).

--CB Derek Cox (released).

--FB Le'Ron McClain (released).

--DT Cam Thomas: UFA Steelers; $4M/2 yrs, $1M SB.

--QB Charlie Whitehurst: UFA Titans; $4.25M/2 yrs, $1M SB/$2M guaranteed.

**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 09:30 AM

AFC South Preview: Colts, Luck are the draw

After one of the biggest nosedives in NFL history, the Houston Texans should rebound from their 2-14 embarrassment and earn respectability, but not a division title.

That will once again go to the Indianapolis Colts, according to a survey The Sports Xchange's football staff, which expects Jacksonville and Tennessee to battle it out for the basement spot that Houston will vacate this year.

Here is a closer look at AFC South teams as training camp begins (teams listed alphabetically):

CAMP PREVIEW: Houston Texans

--TSX Predicts: 2nd in AFC South

--2013: 2-14, 4th in AFC South

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Houston Methodist Training Center, Houston, Tex., 7/21, 7/25

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .458 (T19/32); non-division .431 (31/32); overall .441 (30/32).

--Primetime Games: 2 (1 Thursday, 1 Monday Night)

--STRENGTH: The front seven with four former first-round picks -- end J.J. Watt, inside linebacker Brian Cushing, outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus -- and a former second-round pick, inside linebacker Brooks Reed.

--WEAKNESS: Defensive back. The Texans' defense ranked third worst out of 32 teams last season in average passing yards allowed per game (195.2). They went from bad to worse with the mid-season departure of veteran Ed Reed and rarely played as one. The offseason loss of veteran Danieal Manning doesn't help and leaves the Texans relying on a list of little-known names to tighten an erratic secondary in defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel's first year with the team.

Veteran safeties Kendrick Lewis and Chris Clemons were added via free agency, while Shiloh Keo and D.J. Swearinger will again compete for starting spots. At cornerback, returning players Johnathan Joseph and Kareem Jackson will lead a young, inexperienced group.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--LB Jadeveon Clowney (1/1); 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--TE C.J. Fiedorowicz (3/65): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--NT Louis Nix III (3/83): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--QB Tom Savage (4/135): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--DE Jeoffrey Pagan (6/177): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--RB Alfred Blue (6/181): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--FB Jay Prosch (6/211): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Andre Hal (7/216): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--S Lonnie Ballentine (7/256): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--TE Garrett Graham: UFA; $11.25M/3 yrs, $4.5M guaranteed.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--RB Andre Brown: UFA Giants; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--S Chris Clemons: UFA Dolphins; $2.7M/2 yrs, $450,000 SB.

--LB Akeem Dent (trade Falcons).

--QB Ryan Fitzpatrick: FA Titans; $7.5M/2 yrs, $4M guaranteed.

--S Kendrick Lewis: UFA Chiefs; $795,000/1 yr, $100,000 guaranteed.

PLAYERS LOST

--TE Owen Daniels (released).

--S Danieal Manning (released).

--ILB Joe Mays: UFA Chiefs; $6M/2 yrs.

--DT Earl Mitchell: UFA Dolphins; $16M/4 yrs, $9M guaranteed.

--QB Matt Schaub (traded Raiders).

--ILB Darryl Sharpton: UFA Redskins; terms unknown.

--DE Antonio Smith: UFA Raiders; $9M/2 yrs.

--RB Ben Tate: UFA Browns; $4.7M/2 yrs, $1.5M SB/$2.5M guaranteed ($1.5M total potential per-game RB).

--QB T.J. Yates (traded Falcons).

CAMP PREVIEW: Indianapolis Colts

--TSX Predicts: 1st in AFC South

--2013: 11-5, 1st in AFC South

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Anderson University, Anderson, Ind., 7/23, 7/23

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .271 (32/32); non-division .525 (T10/32); overall .430 (32/32).

--Primetime Games: 5 (1 Thursday, 2 Sunday Night, 2 Monday Night)

--STRENGTH: Quarterback Andrew Luck. The Colts will only go as far as the team's third-year signal-caller will take them. Luck has guided Indy to consecutive post-season appearances and a memorable come-from-behind win over Kansas City in a wild-card game last year.

--WEAKNESS: Center. A dozen plays. That's all the game experience second-year center Khaled Holmes had last season as a rookie with Indianapolis. Now with the decision to release two-year starter Samson Satele and not re-sign center/guard Mike McGlynn, Holmes will go into the 2014 season as the team's top option at the center position.

The depth includes a pair of undrafted rookies -- former Florida center Jonathan Harrison and a local product in ex-Indiana State center FN Lutz III. Guard Hugh Thornton could move in to play the position if needed and another guard, Donald Thomas (who is recovering from injuries suffered early last season), has limited experience at center.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--G Jack Mewhort (2/59): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Donte Moncrief (3/90): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Jonathan Newsome (5/166): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Andrew Jackson (6/203): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--T Ulrick John (7/232): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--RB Ahmad Bradshaw: UFA; $855,000/1 yr.

--S Sergio Brown: UFA; terms unknown.

--CB Vontae Davis: UFA; $39M/4 yrs, $20M guaranteed.

--CB Josh Gordy: RFA tendered at $1.431M with no compensation; $1.431M/1 yr.

--P Pat McAfee: Potential UFA; $14.5M/5 yrs, $1M SB.

--K Adam Vinatieri: Potential UFA; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--S Mike Adams: Not tendered as UFA by Broncos; terms unknown.

--LB D'Qwell Jackson: FA Browns; $22/4 yrs, $11M guaranteed.

--DE Arthur Jones: UFA Ravens; $33M/5 yrs, $5.5M SB/$16M guaranteed.

--G Lance Louis: FA; $1.475M/2 yrs, $25,000 SB.

--LB Aaron Morgan: FA; $1.23M/2 yrs.

--WR Hakeem Nicks: UFA Giants; $3.975M/1 yr, $2M SB/$375,000 RB.

PLAYERS LOST

--ILB Pat Angerer (not tendered as UFA).

--S Antoine Bethea: UFA 49ers; $26M/4 yrs.

--ILB Kavell Conner: UFA Chargers; 3 yrs, terms unknown.

--NT Aubrayo Franklin (not tendered as UFA).

--WR Darrius Heyward-Bey: UFA Steelers; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--G/T Jeff Linkenbach: UFA Chiefs; terms unknown.

--G Mike McGlynn: UFA Redskins; terms unknown.

--C Samson Satele (released).

CAMP PREVIEW: Jacksonville Jaguars

--TSX Predicts: 4th in AFC South

--2013: 4-12, 3rd in AFC South

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Florida Blue Health & Wellness Practice Fields, Jacksonville, Fla., 7/21, 7/24

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .417 (T25/32); non-division .475 (T22/32); overall .453 (29/32).

--Primetime Games: 1 (1 Thursday)

--STRENGTH: Defensive line. The last two years, the Jaguars have been at or near the bottom of the league in sacks or putting any pressure on opposing quarterbacks. That doesn't appear to be the case anymore. The free-agent signing of players like Chris Clemons, Ziggy Hood and Red Bryant brings instant credibility to this unit.

Andre Branch had a banner second-half season a year ago and if that continues, he could produce double-digit sack totals. For the Jaguars to be able to cut veteran defensive end Jason Babin shows that they have confidence in the remaining group of players along the line.

--WEAKNESS: Interior offensive line. The current starters at center and right guard were backup players a year ago with a combined five starts at different positions. Center Mike Brewster started three games at left guard, while current right guard starter Jacques McClendon was a two-game starter at left guard. So neither has started a game at his current position.

The backup players are a pair of mid-to-late-round draft picks last month. Brandon Linder was taken in the third round (No. 93 overall) to challenge McClendon at the right guard spot while Luke Bowanko was a sixth-round selection (No. 205 overall) who was the starting center at the University of Virginia. They may be starters in the future, but neither look ready to make a legitimate run at a starting job in 2014.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--QB Blake Bortles (1/3): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Marqise Lee (2/39): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Allen Robinson (2/61): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--G Brandon Linder (3/93): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Aaron Colvin (4/114): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Telvin Smith (5/144): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--DE Chris Smith (5/159): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--C Luke Bowanko (6/205): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--RB Storm Johnson (7/222): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--CB Will Blackmon: UFA; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

--TE Clay Harbor: Potential UFA; $3M/2 yrs, $1.35M SB.

--QB Chad Henne: Potential UFA; $8M/2 yrs, $4.5M guaranteed.

--DT Sen'Derrick Marks: Potential UFA; $18M/4 yrs, $800,000 SB/$4.8M guaranteed.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--G Zane Beadles: UFA Broncos; $30M/5 yrs, $12.5M guaranteed.

--DE Red Bryant: FA Seahawks; 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--DE Chris Clemons: FA Seahawks; terms unknown.

--RB Toby Gerhart: UFA Vikings; $10.5M/3 yrs, $4.5M guaranteed.

--DE Ziggy Hood: UFA Steelers; terms unknown.

--LB Dekoda Watson: UFA Buccaneers; terms unknown.

PLAYERS LOST

--LB Russell Allen (released/failed physical).

--DE Jason Babin (released).

--DT Brandon Deaderick: Not tendered as UFA/Saints; terms unknown.

--RB Justin Forsett (released).

--QB Blaine Gabbert (traded 49ers).

--RB Maurice Jones-Drew: UFA Raiders; $7.5M/3 yrs, $1.2M guaranteed RB.

--C Brad Meester (retired).

--G Uche Nwaneri (released).

--G Will Rackley (released).

CAMP PREVIEW: Tennessee Titans

--TSX Predicts: 3rd in AFC South

--2013: 7-9, 2nd in AFC South

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Saint Thomas Sports Park, Nashville, Tenn., 7/25, 7/25

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .354 (31/32); non-division .488 (T18/32); overall .438 (31/32).

--Primetime Games: 2 (1 Thursday, 1 Monday Night)

--STRENGTH: Offensive Line. The Titans have gone to great lengths to rebuild an offensive line eroded over the past several years, and this unit -- on paper at least -- would appear to be the strength of the team.

The Titans signed left guard Andy Levitre last year as a free agent and drafted right guard Chance Warmack and center Brian Schwenke. This year they added free-agent right tackle Michael Oher and took future left tackle Taylor Lewan in the first round as an eventual successor to stalwart Michael Roos, who is entering the final year of his contract.

--WEAKNESS: Wide receiver. There is talent at the top of the depth chart with shifty Kendall Wright in the slot, and steady Nate Washington on the outside. Justin Hunter also has big-play potential. But after that, there are just unproven names.

Michael Preston, a former practice-squad player, has 10 career catches. Marc Mariani, a former Pro-Bowl pick as a return man, has just five catches and has spent the past two seasons on injured reserve. The Titans added Brian Robiskie, who failed to produce elsewhere. So quarterback Jake Locker hopes to find a couple more reliable receivers to help him in Ken Whisenhunt's new offensive system.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

UNSIGNED DRAFT CHOICES (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--T Taylor Lewan (1/11).

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--RB Bishop Sankey (2/54): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--NT DaQuan Jones (4/112): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Marqueston Huff (4/122): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Avery Williamson (5/151): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--QB Zach Mettenberger (6/178): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--RB Jackie Battle: Potential UFA; $855,000/1 yr.

--DT Antonio Johnson: UFA; terms unknown.

--WR/KR Marc Mariani: UFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--DE Ropati Pitoitua: Potential UFA; $9.6M/3 yrs, $2.175M SB.

--S Bernard Pollard: Potential UFA; $6.3M/2 yrs, $850,000 SB.

--C/G Chris Spencer: UFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--RB Leon Washington: UFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--TE Dorin Dickerson: Not tendered as RFA by Lions; terms unknown.

--WR Dexter McCluster: UFA Chiefs; $12M/3 yrs, $4.5M guaranteed.

--OT Michael Oher: UFA Ravens; $20M/4 yrs, $4M SB/$9.35M guaranteed.

--LB Shaun Phillips: UFA Broncos; $6M/2 yrs.

--QB Charlie Whitehurst: UFA Chargers; $4.25M/2 yrs, $1M SB/$2M guaranteed.

--LB Wesley Woodyard: UFA Broncos; $16M/4 yrs.

PLAYERS LOST

--K Rob Bironas (released).

--WR Kenny Britt: UFA Rams; $1.4M/1 yr, $550,000 guaranteed.

--QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (released).

--RB Chris Johnson (released).

--FB Quinn Johnson (released).

--T David Stewart (failed physical).

--CB Alterraun Verner: UFA Buccaneers; $26.5M/4 yrs, $14M guaranteed.

**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 09:30 AM

AFC North Preview: Bengals best of rugged bunch

Rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel may be causing commotion selling jerseys, but The Sports Xchange isn't buying into his Cleveland Browns, picked to repeat in last place of the AFC North.

That other Ohio team in Cincinnati is the choice here to outbattle the Pittsburgh Steelers for the division title ahead of the Baltimore Ravens.

Here is a closer look at NFC North teams as training camp begins:

CAMP PREVIEW: Baltimore Ravens

--TSX Predicts: 3rd in AFC North

--2013: 8-8, Tied for 2nd in AFC North

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report):Under Armour Performance Center, Owings Mills, Md., 7/16, 7/23

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .479 (T17/32); non-division .450 (T28/32); overall .461 (28/32).

--Primetime Games: 3 (1 Thursday, 1 Sunday Night, 1 Monday)

--STRENGTH: Outside linebacker. With bookend Pro Bowl outside linebackers in Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil, this is obviously a strong part of the team. They combined for 19.5 sacks last season. Healthy this season, both Suggs and Dumervil appear ready for bigger things this season.

--WEAKNESS: Offensive tackle. Right offensive tackle is an unproven spot where 2013 fifth-round draft pick Rick Wagner is currently the starter. He is competing with Ryan Jensen for the starting job.

Wagner struggled in limited action last season and allowed three sacks to Denver Broncos outside linebacker Shaun Phillips in his first NFL game. If Wagner proves he's capable of holding down the position, the Ravens won't have to seek a veteran blocker to upgrade the position or shift Kelechi Osemele from left guard.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--LB C.J. Mosley (1/17): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--DT Timmy Jernigan (2/48): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--S Terrence Brooks (3/79): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--TE Crockett Gillmore (3/99): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--DE Brent Urban (4/134): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--RB Lorenzo Taliaferro (4/138): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--C/G John Urschel (5/175): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--QB Keith Wenning (6/194): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Michael Campanaro (7/218): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--NT Terrence Cody: UFA; $730,000/1 yr.

--WR Jacoby Jones: UFA; $14M/4 yrs, $4.5M SB.

--T Eugene Monroe: UFA; $37.5M/5 yrs, $19M guaranteed.

--TE Dennis Pitta: Potential UFA; $32M/5 yrs, $16M guaranteed.

--LB Daryl Smith: UFA; $16.1M/4 yrs.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--TE Owen Daniels: FA Texans; $1M/1 yr.

--RB Justin Forsett: FA Jaguars; $730,000/1 yr.

--G Will Rackley: FA Jaguars; terms unknown.

--CB Aaron Ross: Not tendered as UFA by Giants; terms unknown.

--WR Steve Smith: FA Panthers; $10.5M/3 yrs, $3.5M SB.

--S Darian Stewart: UFA Rams; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--C/G Jeremy Zuttah (trade Buccaneers).

PLAYERS LOST

--TE Dallas Clark: Not tendered as UFA/retired.

--TE Ed Dickson: UFA Panthers; $795,000/1 yr, $65,000 SB.

--CB Corey Graham: UFA Bills; $16M/4 yrs.

--S James Ihedigbo: UFA Lions; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

--DE Arthur Jones: UFA Colts; $33M/5 yrs, $5.5M SB/$16M guaranteed.

--FB Vonta Leach (released).

--LB Jameel McClain (released).

--OT Michael Oher: UFA Titans; $20M/4 yrs, $4M SB/$9.35M guaranteed.

CAMP PREVIW: Cincinnati Bengals

--TSX Predicts: 1st in AFC North

--2013: 111-5, 1st in AFC North

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio, 7/21, 7/23

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .417 (T25/32); non-division .500 (T16/32); overall .469 (T23/32).

---Primetime Games: 3 (1 Thursday, 1 Sunday Night, 1 Monday)

--STRENGTH: Coordinator Hue Jackson and the offense. The players have responded to the new energy in the offensive room as Jackson replaced Jay Gruden, now the head coach in Washington.

Players are energized and the numbers of Jackson's success running the offense in Oakland (top 10 both years he was on staff) back up his attitude.

The offense needed an identity and mentality to stand behind and the physicality of the running game has the linemen smiling and Giovani Bernard featured. Both of those are great for the hopes of the Bengals.

--WEAKNESS: Tight end. At this point last year, tight end was supposed to be the game-changing strength of the team with Jermaine Gresham coming off his second straight Pro Bowl and a first-round pick dedicated to Tyler Eifert.

The two-tight end set was expected to power the offense to the next level. Both played well and combined for 85 receptions, but two injuries forced them out of the offseason program. Expectations are both will be healthy for training camp, but lingering injuries cause concern.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--CB Darqueze Dennard (1/24): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--RB Jeremy Hill (2/55): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--DE Will Clarke (3/88): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--C Russell Bodine (4/111): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--QB A.J. McCarron (5/164): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Marquis Flowers (6/212): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR James Wright (7/239): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Lavelle Westbrooks (7/252): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--S Taylor Mays: UFA; terms unknown.

--G Mike Pollak: Potential UFA; 3 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR/KR Brandon Tate: Potential UFA; terms unknown.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--QB Jason Campbell: FA Browns; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--S Danieal Manning: FA Texans; terms unknown.

--OT Marshall Newhouse: UFA Packers; terms unknown.

PLAYERS LOST

--T Anthony Collins: UFA Buccaneers; $30M/5 yrs, $15M guaranteed.

--C Kyle Cook (released).

--CB Brandon Ghee: UFA Chargers; $1.65M/2 yrs.

--LB James Harrison (released).

--WR Andrew Hawkins: RFA Browns (tendered at $1.431M with no compensation); Bengals didn't match offer of $13.6M/4 yrs.

--QB Josh Johnson (released).

--DE Michael Johnson: UFA Buccaneers; $43.75M/5 yrs, $16M guaranteed.

CAMP PREVIEW: Cleveland Browns

--TSX Predicts: 4th in AFC North

--2013: 4-12, 4th in AFC North

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Cleveland Browns Training Facility, Berea, Ohio, 7/23, 7/25

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .563 (T8/32); non-division .406 (32/32); overall .465 (T26/32).

--Primetime Games: 1 (1 Thursday)

--STRENGTH: Defense. Coach Mike Pettine, as a former defensive coordinator, is trying to model his team after the Seahawks and 49ers. He is expecting the defense to carry the load this season, particularly the pass rushing linebackers -- Paul Kruger, Barkevious Mingo and Jabaal Sheard, who at times will line up as an end.

Sheard led the Browns in sacks each of his first three years in the league. He is excited about the season ahead because he is playing the role of Mario Williams of the Buffalo Bills. Pettine was the Bills defensive coordinator last year.

--WEAKNESS: Wide receiver. Josh Gordon's season is up in the despite reports that his latest July 4 holiday DUI arrest may have charges reduced based on blood alcohol being .09 against legal limit of .08. But he will surely be suspended for multiple offenses, it is just a matter of how long he will be absent. League is expected to rule within two weeks on issues for reportedly testing positive for marijuana as well as the DUI. Gordon caught 87 passes last year and led the NFL with 1,646 receiving yards last year.

Davone Bess (42 catches) and Greg Little (41) were cut in the offseason. They were the top three pass-catchers among Browns wide receivers in 2013. What is left are these candidates: Miles Austin, Nate Burleson, Andrew Hawkins and Anthony Armstrong. The problem is those four players caught a combined 75 passes last year; Armstrong, 31 years old, was out of football. Austin caught 24 passes and Hawkins only 12.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

UNSIGNED DRAFT CHOICES (RD/Overall PICK)

--CB Justin Gilbert (1/8).

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--QB Johnny Manziel (1/22): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--G Joel Bitonio (2/35): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Christian Kirksey (3/71): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--RB Terrance West (3/94): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Pierre Desir (4/127): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--K Billy Cundiff: Potential UFA; $1.02M/1 yr.

--C Alex Mack: Transition FA (Browns matched Jaguars offer); $42M/5 yrs, $26M guaranteed.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--WR Anthony Armstrong: FA; terms unknown.

--WR Miles Austin: FA Cowboys; terms unknown.

--CB Aaron Berry: UFA Jets; terms unknown.

--WR Nate Burleson: FA Lions; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--LB Karlos Dansby: UFA Cardinals; $24M/4 yrs, $14M guaranteed.

--TE Jim Dray: UFA Cardinals; $5.625M/3 yrs, $2.25M guaranteed.

--WR Andrew Hawkins: RFA Bengals (tendered at $1.431M with no compensation); Bengals didn't match offer of $13.6M/4 yrs.

--T/G Paul McQuistan: UFA Seahawks; $3M/2 yrs, $750,000 guaranteed.

--RB Ben Tate: UFA Texans; $4.7M/2 yrs, $1.5M SB/$2.5M guaranteed ($1.5M total potential per-game RB).

--S Donte Whitner: UFA 49ers; $28M/4 yrs, $13M guaranteed.

PLAYERS LOST

--WR Davone Bess (released).

--QB Jason Campbell (released).

--LB Quentin Groves (released).

--LB D'Qwell Jackson (released).

--G Shawn Lauvao: UFA Redskins; $17M/4 yrs.

--RB Willis McGahee (not tendered as UFA).

--S T.J. Ward: UFA Broncos; $22.5M/4 yrs, $14M guaranteed.

--QB Brandon Weeden (released).

CAMP PREVIEW: Pittsburgh Steelers

--TSX Predicts: 2nd in AFC North

--2013: 8-8, tied for 2nd in AFC North

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa., 7/25, 7/25

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .479 (T17/32); non-division .463 (27/32); overall .469 (T23/32).

Primetime Games: 5 (1 Thursday, 2 Sunday Night, 2 Monday)

--STRENGTH: Quarterback. Ben Roethlisberger is coming off one of his best seasons. He passed for 4,261 yards and 28 touchdowns, and was most productive down the stretch when the coaches committed to the no-huddle offense. Expect similar or better production this season if the no-huddle is implemented from the start.

The Steelers have leaned on Roethlisberger and the passing game for the last few years because the running game stalled. New line coach Mike Munchak was hired to fix the problems in the running game. If he does, Roethlisberger can have an even better 2014 because the play-action threat would return.

--WEAKNESS: Cornerback. The Steelers' issues at cornerback were hidden for years because of a strong pass rush. The lack of a pass rush the past few years has exposed their corners.

Ike Taylor had his worst season in 2013 and he is not likely to improve at age 34. Cortez Allen did just OK as the other starter. William Gay, the nickel back who returned after a brief stay with Arizona, probably played the best of the group last season.

Pittsburgh did little to help the position, signing 5-foot-9 Brice McCain after he was cut by the Texans and drafting Shaquille Richardson in the fifth round.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--LB Ryan Shazier (1/15): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--DE Stephon Tuitt (2/46): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--RB/WR Dri Archer (3/97): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Martavis Bryant (4/118): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Shaquille Richardson (5/157): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--T/G Wesley Johnson (5/173): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Jordan Zumwalt (6/192): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--NT Daniel McCullers (6/215): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--TE Rob Blanchflower (7/230): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--S Will Allen: Potential UFA; terms unknown.

--LS Greg Warren: UFA; terms unknown.

--LB Jason Worilds: Transition FA; $9.754M/1 yr.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--RB LeGarrette Blount: UFA Patriots; $3.85M/2 yrs, $950,000 SB.

--WR Darrius Heyward-Bey: UFA Colts; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--S Mike Mitchell: UFA Panthers; terms unknown.

--WR Lance Moore: FA Saints; $3M/2 yrs.

--P Adam Podlesh: FA Bears; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--DT Cam Thomas: UFA Chargers; $4M/2 yrs, $1M SB.

PLAYERS LOST

--S Ryan Clark: UFA Redskins; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--WR Jerricho Cotchery: UFA Panthers; 2 yrs, $2.25M SB.

--RB Jonathan Dwyer: UFA Cardinals; $795,000/1 yr, $65,000 SB.

--LB Larry Foote (released).

--DE Ziggy Hood: UFA Jaguars; terms unknown.

--TE David Johnson: UFA Chargers; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

--DE Brett Keisel (not tendered as UFA).

--WR Emmanuel Sanders: UFA Broncos; $15M/3 yrs, $6M guaranteed.

--LB LaMarr Woodley (released/post-June 1 designation)

**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 09:31 AM

AFC East Preview: No surprise, Pats favored

As long as Bill Belichick is coaching a healthy quarterback Tom Brady, the New England Patriots will probably be favored to win the AFC East. That is the bold prediction by The Sports Xchange football staff in this training camp preview.

The New York Jets are pegged to move up to No. 2 and Miami is rated last, but perhaps NFL/TV execs may know otherwise: the Dolphins will have five games on prime time, as many as the Patriots.

Well, not counting the postseason.

Here is a closer look at AFC East teams as camps begin (teams listed alphabetically):

CAMP PREVIEW: Buffalo Bills

--TSX Predicts: 3rd in AFC East

--2013: 6-10, 4th in AFC East

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): St. John Fisher College, Pittsford, N.Y., 7/16, 7/19

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .583 (T6/32); non-division .450 (T28/32); overall .500 (14/32).

--Primetime Games: 1 (1 Thursday)

--STRENGTH: Defensive line. The Bills have three Pro Bowl players up front -- tackles Marcell Dareus and Kyle Williams, and end Mario Williams, plus end Jerry Hughes. While setting a team record with 57 sacks in 2013, those four players combined for 41 sacks, including a team-high 13 by Mario Williams. However, Dareus has been challenged by off-field issues this year.

The Bills can also bring in players such as veterans Alan Branch and Manny Lawson, and they also like young players Stefan Charles and Corbin Bryant, both of whom saw playing time at the end of last season. Under new coordinator Jim Schwartz, the Bills might not blitz as much as they did when Mike Pettine was scheming the defense, but if the front four can continue to generate pressure without help, Schwartz won't have to send linebackers or safeties.

--WEAKNESS: Quarterback. Buffalo used the 16th pick of the first round in the 2013 draft to select EJ Manuel, and they made him the starter at the beginning of training camp. Once veteran Kevin Kolb was lost for the year due to a concussion, there was never a doubt who the starting quarterback would be on opening day.

But Manuel couldn't stay healthy and he played only 10 games due to separate knee injuries. So nobody is sure whether he is truly the Bills' quarterback of the future. And if he gets hurt again, the Bills have one of the worst backup situations in the league -- journeyman Thad Lewis, who won two starts last season, is No. 2, and undrafted second-year man Jeff Tuel is battling another journeyman, Dennis Dixon, for third string.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--WR Sammy Watkins (1/4): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--T Cyrus Kouandjio (2/44): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Preston Brown (3/73): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Ross Cockrell (4/109): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--G Cyril Richardson (5/153): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Randell Johnson (7/221): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--T Seantrel Henderson (7/237): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--K Dan Carpenter: UFA; 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--TE Scott Chandler; UFA; terms unknown.

--P Brian Moorman: Potential UFA; $955,000/1 yr.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--WR Ramses Barden: FA; $1.475M/2 yrs.

--RB Bryce Brown (trade Eagles).

--RB Anthony Dixon: UFA 49ers; $3.5M/3 yrs, $750,000 SB.

--QB Dennis Dixon: FA; $1.475M/2 yrs.

--CB Corey Graham: UFA Ravens; $16M/4 yrs.

--LB Keith Rivers: UFA Giants; $4.05M/2 yrs, $1M SB.

--LB Brandon Spikes: UFA Patriots; $3M/1 yr, $900,000 SB.

--G Chris Williams: UFA Rams; $13.5M/4 yrs, $5.5M guaranteed.

--WR Mike Williams (trade Buccaneers).

PLAYERS LOST

--S Jairus Byrd: UFA Saints; $54M/6 yrs, $11M SB/$27.9M guaranteed.

--DE Alex Carrington: UFA Rams; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--WR Stevie Johnson (traded 49ers).

CAMP PREVIEW: Miami Dolphins

--TSX Predicts: 4th in AFC East

--2013: 8-8, Tied for 2nd in AFC East

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Doctors Hospital Training Facility, Davie, Fla., 7/24, 7/24

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .542 (T11/32); non-division .488 (T18/32); overall .508 (12/32).

--Primetime Games: 5 (1 Thursday, 3 Sunday night, 1 Monday)

--STRENGTH: Wide receiver. The Dolphins might not send a wide receiver to the Pro Bowl, but they have quality and they're deep. Among starters Mike Wallace, Brian Hartline and Brandon Gibson they have proven veterans. Behind them are rookie Jarvis Landry and youngsters Rishard Matthews and Armon Binns.

A lot of the wide receivers' success will depend on quarterback Ryan Tannehill and the offensive line's ability to protect Tannehill. But as a group, the wide receivers are grown men.

--WEAKNESS: Right tackle. Rookie right tackle Ja'Wuan James gets the nod because his position is so important to a unit that allowed a NFL-worst 58 sacks last season. James, Miami's first-round pick from Tennessee, was decent during OTAs, but he's still a rookie playing a pivotal position.

Other positions in the running for weakest were right guard (Dallas Thomas) and left guard (Shelley Smith), both jobs held by players who have never been fulltime starters. But considering James will have to take on a growing number of fierce pass rushers, he's in the spotlight for now.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--T Ja'Wuan James (1/19): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Jarvis Landry (2/63): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--G Billy Turner (3/67); 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Walt Aikens (4/125); 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--TE Arthur Lynch (5/155): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Jordan Tripp (5/171): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Matt Hazel (6/190): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--DE Terrence Fede (7/234): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--CB Brent Grimes: Potential UFA; $32.025M/4 yrs, $6M SB/$16.95M guaranteed.

--DT Randy Starks: UFA; $10M/2 yrs.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--T Branden Albert: UFA Chiefs; $46M/5 yrs, $8.5M SB/$25M guaranteed.

--G Daryn Colledge: FA Cardinals; terms unknown.

--S Louis Delmas: FA Lions; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--CB Cortland Finnegan: FA Rams; $11M/2 yrs.

CAMP PREVIEW: New England Patriots

--TSX Predicts: 1st in AFC East

--2013: 12-4, 1st in AFC East

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass., 7/20, 7/23

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .583 (T6/32); non-division .450 (T28/32); overall .500 (14/32).

--Primetime Games: 5 (1 Thursday, 3 Sunday night, 1 Monday)

--STRENGTH: Quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick. While it may be overly simplistic and obvious, New England continues to be driven to success by its quarterback and coach. Those are the two most important aspects for an NFL team, and New England still ranks among the elite teams in the league despite the duo's 14-year run together.

Patriots fans will hope that New England can be a top-five unit on both offense and defense, buoyed by Rob Gronkowski in the passing attack and Darrelle Revis on defense. Maybe, maybe not, but Belichick and Brady have proven together they can lead the way to an AFC East title --five years in a row. The foundation for where the Patriots will go this season remains with the man wearing No. 12 and the man in the gray hoodie directing it all.

--WEAKNESS: Strong safety. While the Patriots have lacked a true strong safety since the departure of Rodney Harrison, there are questions as to whether New England has two starting caliber safeties of any style for 2014. Devin McCourty returns at free safety, while second-year former third-round pick Duron Harmon is penciled in at the other spot.

Harmon started three games as a rookie a year ago filling in for Steve Gregory, who started 23 games in his two years in New England before being cut this spring. Harmon impressed head coach Bill Belichick with his communication skills and football IQ last fall, but if he's not ready to be a full-time, productive starter there will be a hole in the back end. Patrick Chung returns for depth and special teams and second-year cornerback Logan Ryan may get reps at safety.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--DT Dominique Easley (1/29): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--QB Jimmy Garoppolo (2/62): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--C Bryan Stork (4/105): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--RB James White (4/130): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--T Cameron Fleming (4/140): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--G Jon Halapio (6/179): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--DE Zach Moore (6/198): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Jemea Thomas (6/206): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Jeremy Gallon (7/244): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--WR Julian Edelman: UFA; $17M/4 yrs, $8M guaranteed.

--TE Michael Hoomanawanui: Potential UFA; 2 yr, terms unknown.

--C Ryan Wendell: UFA; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--LB James Anderson: Not tendered as UFA by Bears; terms unknown.

--CB Brandon Browner: UFA Seahawks; $15.15M/3 yrs, $1M guaranteed.

--S Patrick Chung: FA Eagles; terms unknown.

--WR Brandon LaFell: UFA Panthers; 3 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Darrelle Revis: FA Buccaneers; $32M/2 yrs, $10M SB/$12M RB 2015.

--DE Will Smith: FA Saints; terms unknown.

PLAYERS LOST

--RB LeGarrette Blount: UFA Steelers; $3.85M/2 yrs, $950,000 SB.

--NT Isaac Sopoaga (released).

--LB Brandon Spikes: UFA Bills; $3M/1 yr, $900,000 SB.

--CB Aqib Talib: UFA Broncos; $57M/6 yrs, $5M SB/$26M guaranteed.

CAMP PREVIEW: New York Jets

--TSX Predicts: 2nd in AFC East

--2013: 8-8, Tied for 2nd in AFC East

--Training Camp Dates (rookies, vets report): SUNY Cortland, Cortland, N.Y., 7/22, 7/23

--2014 Opponents Win Percentage in 2013: Division .583 (T6/32); non-division .450 (T28/32); overall .500 (14/32).

--Primetime Games: 3 (1 Thursday, 2 Monday)

--STRENGTH: Defensive line. Few teams in the league have a 1-2 punch like Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson, who can wreak havoc with opposing running backs and quarterbacks. Their dominance creates a trickle down effect for the rest of an otherwise average defense.

--WEAKNESS: Guard. The Jets barely managed last season with workmanlike efforts from rookie left guard Brian Winters and veteran right guard Willie Colon, which was a good thing, since their backups were annual tease Vladimir Ducasse and journeyman Caleb Schlauderaff.

But Colon was absent this spring due to a torn biceps suffered in the season finale and a knee injury during workouts. This magnifies the Jets' lack of depth at the position. Will Campbell and Oday Aboushi, a pair of 2013 draftees who were inactive for every game last season, are getting extended reps along with fourth-round pick Dakota Dozier.

Winters is also getting time at right guard this spring, which might be an indication of a lack of faith in alternatives and concern about Colon's ability to be full strength in September.

KEY PERSONNEL MOVES

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED (RD/OVERALL PICK)

--S Calvin Pryor (1/18): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--TE Jace Amaro (2/49): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Jalen Saunders (4/104): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Shaquelle Evans (4/115): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--G Dakota Dozier (4/137): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Jeremiah George (5/154): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Brandon Dixon (6/195): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Quincy Enunwa (6/209): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Ikemefuna Enemkpali (6/210): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--QB Tajh Boyd (6/213): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Trevor Reilly (7/233): 4 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--G Willie Colon: UFA; $2M/1 yr.

--TE Jeff Cumberland: Potential UFA; $5.7M/3 yrs, $1M RB 2014.

--K Nick Folk: Franchise FA; $12M/4 yrs, $2.1M RB.

--LB Calvin Pace: UFA; $5M/2 yrs, $1M RB.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--WR Eric Decker: UFA Broncos; $36.25M/5 yrs, $7.5M SB/$15M guaranteed.

--CB Ras-I Dowling: FA; $1.23M/2 yrs.

--WR Jacoby Ford: UFA Raiders; $740,000/1 yr, $65,000 SB.

--T Breno Giacomini: UFA Seahawks; $18M/4 yrs, $2.5M SB/$7M guaranteed.

--RB Chris Johnson: FA Titans; $8M/2 yrs.

--CB Dimitri Patterson: FA Dolphins; $3M/1 yr, $1M SB.

--QB Michael Vick: UFA Eagles; $4M guaranteed/1 yr, $2M SB.

PLAYERS LOST

--CB Aaron Berry: UFA Browns; terms unknown.

--CB Antonio Cromartie (released).

--G Vladimir Ducasse: UFA Vikings; $795,000/1 yr, $65,000 SB.

--WR Santonio Holmes (released).

--T Austin Howard: UFA Raiders; $30M/5 yrs, $15M guaranteed.

--S Ed Reed (not tendered as UFA).

--QB Mark Sanchez (released).

--TE Kellen Winslow (not tendered as UFA).

**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 09:37 AM

CFL
Dunkel

Calgary at Edmonton
The Stampeders head to Edmonton on Thursday night and come into the contest with a 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 road games. Calgary is the pick (Pick) according to Dunkel, which has the Stampeders favored by 6. Dunkel Pick: Calgary. Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

THURSDAY, JULY 24

Game 121-122: Calgary at Edmonton (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 118.734; Edmonton 112.678
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 6; 45
Vegas Line: Pick; 50
Dunkel Pick: Calgary; Under

FRIDAY, JULY 25

Game 123-124: Winnipeg at BC (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 106.958; BC 120.365
Dunkel Line: BC by 13 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: BC by 7; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BC (-7); Over

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Game 125-126: Ottawa at Hamilton (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 104.243; Hamilton 116.131
Dunkel Line: Hamilton by 12; 44
Vegas Line: Hamilton by 4 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (-4 1/2); Under

Game 127-128: Toronto at Saskatchewan (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 107.401; Saskatchewan 118.317
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 11; 54
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 6; 50
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-6); Over

CFL
Long Sheet

Week 5

Thursday, July 24

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CALGARY (3 - 0) at EDMONTON (4 - 0) - 7/24/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 68-96 ATS (-37.6 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
EDMONTON is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 5-2 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 7-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Friday, July 25

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WINNIPEG (3 - 1) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (2 - 2) - 7/25/2014, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 2-2 against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 4-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, July 26

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OTTAWA (1 - 2) at HAMILTON (0 - 3) - 7/26/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in road games since 1996.
OTTAWA is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in road lined games since 1996.

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

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TORONTO (1 - 3) at SASKATCHEWAN (1 - 2) - 7/26/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 49-27 ATS (+19.3 Units) in July games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 101-67 ATS (+27.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-2 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL

Week 5

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Trend Report
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Thursday, July 24

9:00 PM
CALGARY vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Edmonton is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Calgary
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Calgary

Friday, July 25

10:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Winnipeg's last 18 games when playing British Columbia
Winnipeg is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing British Columbia
British Columbia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of British Columbia's last 18 games when playing Winnipeg

Saturday, July 26

7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. HAMILTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing Hamilton
Ottawa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Hamilton's last 12 games
Hamilton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
TORONTO vs. SASKATCHEWAN
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Saskatchewan is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Saskatchewan's last 13 games

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**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 09:37 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

New York at Los Angeles
The Sparks host a New York team that is 0-7 ATS in its last 7 road games. Los Angeles is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Sparks favored by 10 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-8). Here are all of today's WNBA picks.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

Game 651-652: Connecticut at Washington (11:30 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 108.028; Washington 115.934
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 8; 155
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 4 1/2; 150
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-4 1/2); Over

Game 653-654: New York at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 108.608; Los Angeles 118.046
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 10 1/2; 147
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 8; 151 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-8); Under

WNBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 23

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CONNECTICUT (10 - 14) at WASHINGTON (10 - 13) - 7/23/2014, 11:35 AM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CONNECTICUT is 104-71 ATS (+25.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 256-310 ATS (-85.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) on Wednesday since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 27-49 ATS (-26.9 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 160-201 ATS (-61.1 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 9-2 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 6-5 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (8 - 13) at LOS ANGELES (10 - 12) - 7/23/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 37-53 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NEW YORK is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW YORK is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 24-35 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 4-1 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Wednesday, July 23

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Trend Report
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11:30 AM
CONNECTICUT vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 7 games on the road
Connecticut is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games

10:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. LOS ANGELES
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 12 games when playing at home against New York
Los Angeles is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against New York

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**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 09:39 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Baltimore at LA Angels
After taking the first two games of the series in Anaheim, the Orioles face an Angels team that is 1-7 in their last 8 games after dropping the first two games of a series. Baltimore is the pick (+150) according to Dunkel, which has the Orioles favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+150). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

Game 901-902: Cincinnati at Milwaukee (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 14.619; Milwaukee (Lohse) 16.249
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-160); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-160); Over

Game 903-904: Washington at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Strasburg) 15.889; Colorado (De La Rosa) 13.158
Dunkel Line: Washington by 2 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Washington (-165); 10
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-165); Over

Game 905-906: San Francisco at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 16.959; Philadelphia (Burnett) 15.216
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-140); Over

Game 907-908: LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Haren) 13.400; Pittsburgh (Liriano) 14.899
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-140); Under

Game 909-910: Miami at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Eovaldi) 15.753; Atlanta (Santana) 14.805
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-170); 7
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+150); Under

Game 911-912: San Diego at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Kennedy) 15.319; Cubs (Wada) 16.413
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 9
Vegas Line: San Diego (-120); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+100); N/A

Game 913-914: Cleveland at Minnesota (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Bauer) 14.768; Minnesota (Swarzak) 13.147
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-120); Under

Game 915-916: Kansas City at Chicago White Sox (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Shields) 15.470; White Sox (Quintana) 13.826
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-120); Over

Game 917-918: Boston at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 16.442; Toronto (Dickey) 14.518
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-105); Under

Game 919-920: Texas at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Darvish) 16.268; NY Yankees (Phelps) 17.284
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Texas (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+100); Over

Game 921-922: Houston at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Peacock) 15.770; Oakland (Chavez) 14.803
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Oakland (-260); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+220); Under

Game 923-924: Baltimore at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Tillman) 16.632; LA Angels (Weaver) 15.703
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 7
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-170); 8
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+150); Under

Game 925-926: Detroit at Arizona (3:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Sanchez) 14.597; Arizona (Cahill) 15.580
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-165); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+145); Over

Game 927-928: NY Mets at Seattle (3:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Colon) 16.363; Seattle (Walker) 14.869
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 929-930: Tampa Bay at St. Louis (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Cobb) 14.640; St. Louis (Lynn) 16.105
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-125); Under

**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 09:40 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, July 23

Dodgers-Pirates
Haren is 0-3, 9.64 in his last three starts.
Liriano is 1-4, 5.23 in his last seven starts.

Dodgers lost six of their last nine road games.
Pittsburgh won 13 of its last 16 home games.

Five of last seven Haren starts went over total.

Giants-Phillies
Bumgarner is 2-0, 3.65 in his last couple starts.
Burnett is 1-3, 4.96 in his last five starts.

Giants won five of their last six games.
Phillies lost eleven of last fourteen at home.

Over is 4-0-1 in last five Bumgarner starts.

Marlins-Braves
Eovaldi is 0-2, 6.38 in his last four starts.
Santana is 3-1, 4.00 in his last four starts.

Marlins won their last three games.
Atlanta lost three of its last four games.

Six of last eight Atlanta games went over.

Padres-Cubs
Kennedy is 2-0, 2.08 in his last four starts.
Wada allowed one unearned run in five IP in his only MLB start.

San Diego lost six of its last seven road games.
Cubs lost 11 of their last 14 games.

Seven of last ten Kennedy starts stayed under the total.

Reds-Brewers
Leake is 1-2, 4.91 in his last four starts.
Lohse is 2-2, 3.66 in his last five starts.

Reds lost their last eight road games.
Milwaukee won its last three home games.

Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Cincinnati road games.

Nationals-Rockies
Strasburg is 1-1, 2.96 in his last four starts.
de la Rosa is 4-0, 3.77 in his last five starts.

Washington won five six of its last seven games.
Colorado lost its last seven games.

Under is 6-3 in last nine games at Coors Field.

Rangers-Bronx
Darvish is 2-1, 3.86 in his last four starts.
Phelps is 1-0, 2.79 in his last three starts.

Rangers lost 26 of their last 32 games.
Bronx won five of its last seven games.

Under is 10-2-2 in last fourteen Bronx home games.

Red Sox-Blue Jays
Buchholz is 2-1, 2.86 in his last four starts.
Dickey is 1-6, 4.28 in his last seven starts.

Boston won eight of its last ten games.
Blue Jays lost ten of their last fifteen games.

Five of last seven Buchholz starts went over total.

Indians-Twins
Bauer is 2-0, 2.75 in his last three starts.
Gibson is 0-3, 10.13 in his last three starts.

Cleveland won seven of its last ten games.
Twins lost eight of their last ten home games.

Under is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Cleveland road games.

Royals-White Sox
Shields is 1-1, 2.75 in his last three starts.
Quintana is 2-0, 1.77 in his last six starts.

Kansas City lost seven of its last nine games.
White Sox won seven of their last nine home games.

Five of last seven Shields starts went over the total; last six Quintana starts all stayed under.

Orioles-Angels
Tillman is 2-1, 2.44 in his last six starts.
Weaver is 3-0, 2.78 in his last six starts.

Baltimore won six of its last eight road games.
Angels won 14 of their last 19 games, but lost last two.

Five of last seven Weaver starts stayed under total.

Astros-A's
Peacock is 1-2, 3.86 in his last six starts.
Chavez is 1-2, 4.98 in his last four starts.

Houston lost 12 of its last 18 road games.
Oakland won 13 of its last 16 home games.

Three of last four Peacock road starts stayed under total.

Rays-Cardinals
Cobb is 3-0, 4.43 in his last four starts.
Lynn is 3-0, 1.86 in his last three starts.

Tampa Bay won its last six games, is 14-2 in last 16 road games.
Cardinals won seven of their last eleven games.

Over is 4-0-1 in last five Cobb starts.

Tigers-Diamondbacks
Sanchez is 1-2, 5.26 in his last four starts.
Cahill is 0-4, 8.74 in five starts this season.

Tigers lost five of their last seven games.
Arizona won five of its last six home games.

Six of last eight Sanchez starts went over total.

Mets-Mariners
Colon is 0-3, 5.88 in his last four starts.
Walker is 1-1, 3.60 in two starts, last of which was July 6.

Mets lost nine of their last twelve road games.
Seattle lost nine of its last fourteen games.

Ten of last twelve games at Safeco Field stayed under total.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Leake 8-12; Lohse 14-6
-- Strasburg 11-10; de la Rosa 13-7
-- Bumgarner 11-9; Burnett 10-11
-- Haren 10-10; Liriano 8-8
-- Eovaldi 7-13; Santana 9-9
-- Kennedy 9-12; Wada 0-1

-- Bauer 7-6; Gibson 8-11
-- Shields 12-9; Quintana 8-12
-- Buchholz 7-8; Dickey 9-12
-- Darvish 12-6; Phelps 4-10
-- Peacock 6-8; Chavez 13-6
-- Tillman 13-8; Weaver 13-8

-- Sanchez 9-8; Cahill 1-4
-- Colon 10-9; Walker 1-1
-- Cobb 6-7; Lynn 13-7

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Leake 5-20; Lohse 8-20
-- Strasburg 7-21; de la Rosa 6-20
-- Bumgarner 4-21; Burnett 6-21
-- Haren 10-20; Liriano 6-16
-- Eovaldi 7-20; Santana 7-18
-- Kennedy 6-21; Wada 0-1

-- Bauer 4-13; Gibson 6-19
-- Shields 5-21; Quintana 2-20
-- Buchholz 5-15; Dickey 4-21
-- Darvish 3-18; Phelps 1-14
-- Peacock 5-14; Chavez 5-19
-- Tillman 8-21; Weaver 4-21

-- Sanchez 5-17; Cahill 2-5
-- Colon 7-20; Walker 2-2
-- Cobb 4-14; Lynn 5-20

Umpires
-- LA-Pitt-- 10 of last 13 Diaz games went over total.
-- SF-Phil-- Five of last seven Carapazza games stayed under.
-- Mia-Atl-- Nine of last twelve West games went over.
-- Cin-Mil--11 of 16 Segal games went over the total.
-- Wsh-Col-- Over is 7-1-2 in last ten Emmel games.
-- SD-Chi-- 12 of last 17 Tichenor games went over.

-- Tex-NY-- Under is 12-5-1 in last 18 Scott games.
-- Bos-Tor-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Morales games.
-- KC-Chi-- Underdogs are 5-4 in last nine Fletcher games.
-- Cle-Min-- Six of last eight Little games stayed under total.
-- Balt-LAA-- Six of last eight HGibson games stayed under.
-- Hst-A's-- Seven of nine Marquez games stayed under.

-- Det-Az-- Underdogs won seven of last eight Gonzalez games.
-- NY-Sea-- Four of last five Joyce games went over total.
-- TB-StL-- Underdogs won five of last seven Bellino games.

**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 09:41 AM

MLB

Wednesday, July 23

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

2:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games

2:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home

3:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. COLORADO
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Colorado's last 16 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:40 PM
NY METS vs. SEATTLE
NY Mets are 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games at home
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets

3:40 PM
DETROIT vs. ARIZONA
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. NY YANKEES
Texas is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games
Texas is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games

7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PHILADELPHIA
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home

7:07 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games at home

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

7:15 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. ST. LOUIS
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of St. Louis's last 21 games at home

8:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home

10:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. OAKLAND
Houston is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against Oakland
Houston is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
Oakland13-2-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
Oakland8-2-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston

10:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games on the road
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
LA Angels are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Baltimore

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**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 09:42 AM

MLB

Wednesday, July 23

Rain in the forecast for Yankee Stadium Wednesday

Wednesdays meeting between the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium could be threatened by scattered thunderstorms.

Forecasts are calling for a 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms by gametime, with a 30 percent possibility in the forecast leading up to first pitch.

Lohse, Brewers trending Under against Reds

When Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Kyle Lohse has faced the Cincinnati Reds recently, the Under is a scorching hot 6-0. Lohse gets the nod for the Reds against the Brew Crew at Miller Park Wednesday.

The Brewers are presently -154 faves on the moneyline with an O/U of 7.5

Dodgers dominating lefties, face Liriano Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been feasting on left-handed pitching lately. In their last nine games versus southpaws, L.A. is a 8-1 through Tuesday. Pittsburgh Pirates lefty Francisco Liriano will be on the mound when the Bucs host the Dodgers at PNC Park Wednesday.

The Pirates are currently -135 faves on the moneyline with a total of 7.5

Royals owning ChiSox in Chicago

The Kansas City Royals have struggled mightily in the past little while, but Royals backers have some hope heading into their matchup against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field Wednesday. Through Tuesday, the Royals are 10-2 in their last 12 meetings with the ChiSox in the Windy City.

The game is a pick 'em with a total of 7.5

Peacock cashing in for Under backers

Houston Astros pitcher Brad Peacock has been a stud for bettors backing the Under in recent games. In the 26-year-old's last seven outings, the Under is 6-1. Houston sends Peacock to the bump when they face off against the Oakland Athletics in the Bay Area Wednesday.

The A's are heavy -235 faves on the moneyline with a total of 7.5.

This umpire loves high totals

Over backers will be glad to see Paul Emmel behind the plate for Wednesday's meeting between the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals at Coors Field. In Emmel's last 10 games calling balls and strikes, the Over is a red-hot 7-1-2.

The Nats are currently -158 with a total of 10

Phillies have been a boon for Over bettors

If you've been backing the Over in Phillies games recently, you've been making some nice profits. In Philadelphia's last eight games, the Over is 7-1 through Tuesday. The Phils host the San Francisco Giants Wednesday.

San Fran are -134 faves on the moneyline with a total of 7.5.

Ump trend you need to know

Umpire Will Little will be behind the plate for Wednesday's matchup between the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins, which means Under backers need to take note. In Little's last seven games calling balls and strikes, the Under is 6-2.

The Tribe are currently slight -108 faves with a total of 7.5

**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 11:14 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 23

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CINCINNATI (51 - 49) at MILWAUKEE (56 - 45) - 2:10 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 56-43 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LOHSE is 54-35 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 59-30 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 54-35 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 681-754 (+54.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 28-12 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 29-19 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 618-698 (+38.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 493-543 (+45.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 5-12 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-29 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 7-5 (+1.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.3 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LEAKE is 2-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.388.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LOHSE is 5-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.01 and a WHIP of 1.204.
His team's record is 8-9 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-10. (-4.6 units)

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WASHINGTON (55 - 43) at COLORADO (40 - 60) - 3:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
STRASBURG is 25-26 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 5-10 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 25-26 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 12-15 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 33-16 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 19-4 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 12-1 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 33-15 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 21-3 (+19.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 9-1 (+8.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 16-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 15-5 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-60 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-29 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-60 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 27-43 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. COLORADO since 1997
STRASBURG is 2-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.36 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 2-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 4-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.524.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (56 - 44) at PHILADELPHIA (43 - 57) - 7:05 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-65 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 380-357 (+41.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
BURNETT is 9-0 (+12.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 8-1 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 16-9 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-44 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-19 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-44 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-63 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-10 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-10 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-18 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 116-146 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-31 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-28 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-31 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-22 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 98-124 (-33.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-20 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.338.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BURNETT is 6-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.1 units)

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LA DODGERS (56 - 46) at PITTSBURGH (53 - 47) - 7:05 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HAREN is 21-29 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 21-29 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 23-32 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 150-118 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 85-53 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 148-117 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 38-26 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 123-98 (+23.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 349-359 (+48.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 18-8 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 11-2 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 17-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+2.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HAREN is 3-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.92 and a WHIP of 1.377.
His team's record is 5-4 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-5.9 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LIRIANO is 2-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 0.947.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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MIAMI (47 - 52) at ATLANTA (54 - 46) - 7:10 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 117-178 (-45.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 120-75 (+27.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 50-54 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 34-31 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 347-393 (+44.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SANTANA is 16-25 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 8-16 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-5 (+2.6 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. ATLANTA since 1997
EOVALDI is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 5-4 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-6. (-5.3 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. MIAMI since 1997
SANTANA is 1-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 5.61 and a WHIP of 1.675.
His team's record is 1-4 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

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SAN DIEGO (43 - 56) at CHICAGO CUBS (41 - 57) - 8:05 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. TSUYOSHI WADA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 43-56 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 1-10 (-10.3 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 43-56 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 15-25 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 107-154 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-73 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 107-154 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 205-219 (-73.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 75-122 (-35.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 35-50 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-69 (-26.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 671-673 (-156.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 200-172 (-43.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KENNEDY is 4-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.80 and a WHIP of 1.270.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-8. (-7.8 units)

TSUYOSHI WADA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (51 - 49) at MINNESOTA (45 - 54) - 1:10 PM
TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. ANTHONY SWARZAK (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-5 (+0.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

ANTHONY SWARZAK vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SWARZAK is 0-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 12.06 and a WHIP of 2.042.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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KANSAS CITY (49 - 50) at CHI WHITE SOX (48 - 53) - 2:10 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 48-53 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 69-64 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 52-40 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 22-9 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 28-13 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 29-15 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-72 (-21.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 106-146 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-91 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-66 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-4 (+1.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SHIELDS is 7-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 11-9 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-10. (-1.0 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
QUINTANA is 0-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.52 and a WHIP of 1.304.
His team's record is 3-7 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.4 units)

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BOSTON (47 - 53) at TORONTO (52 - 49) - 7:05 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 47-54 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 17-24 (-10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 30-35 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 29-13 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 72-49 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BUCHHOLZ is 13-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 17-8 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 8-0 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 13-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-3 (+2.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 10-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.192.
His team's record is 11-8 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-7. (+4.4 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
DICKEY is 2-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.65 and a WHIP of 1.345.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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TEXAS (40 - 60) at NY YANKEES (51 - 48) - 7:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 40-60 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 3-15 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TEXAS is 38-56 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 26-45 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 29-41 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 24-35 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 52-69 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-37 (-25.7 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.
NY YANKEES are 1-9 (-8.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
NY YANKEES are 11-17 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 25-31 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

YU DARVISH vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DARVISH is 2-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.101.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

DAVID PHELPS vs. TEXAS since 1997
PHELPS is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (42 - 58) at OAKLAND (61 - 38) - 10:05 PM
BRAD PEACOCK (R) vs. JESSE CHAVEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 15-51 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 32-95 (-39.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-46 (-24.5 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.
OAKLAND is 61-38 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 136-79 (+35.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 44-22 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 59-34 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 95-64 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 169-117 (+47.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 100-76 (+24.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 117-69 (+30.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 27-35 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 22-24 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-3 (-0.4 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

BRAD PEACOCK vs. OAKLAND since 1997
PEACOCK is 1-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.481.
His team's record is 1-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.1 units)

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CHAVEZ is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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BALTIMORE (55 - 44) at LA ANGELS (59 - 40) - 10:05 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 59-40 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 33-13 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 24-8 (+13.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 28-12 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WEAVER is 89-36 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 14-2 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 89-36 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 70-30 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 27-9 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 56-44 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 22-16 (+13.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 20-15 (+16.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-21 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-5 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
BALTIMORE is 49-42 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-24 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-31 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-12 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-15 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TILLMAN is 35-20 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 7-1 (+8.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 10-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 8-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 26-12 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 16-8 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 19-9 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 20-14 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 147-129 (-60.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 129-122 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 55-75 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
TILLMAN is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.84 and a WHIP of 0.954.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
WEAVER is 6-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.005.
His team's record is 6-4 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.5 units)

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DETROIT (55 - 42) at ARIZONA (44 - 57) - 3:40 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 153-117 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 32-41 (-22.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 54-48 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 23-28 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SANCHEZ is 41-42 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 40-41 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 29-17 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 17-7 (+9.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 29-17 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 44-57 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 46-56 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-30 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 44-55 (-22.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 44-57 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 7-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.0 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. DETROIT since 1997
CAHILL is 2-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

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NY METS (47 - 53) at SEATTLE (53 - 47) - 3:40 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. TAIJUAN WALKER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
COLON is 20-13 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.191.
His team's record is 24-14 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 17-19. (-4.0 units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (48 - 53) at ST LOUIS (54 - 46) - 7:15 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 48-53 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 4-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-36 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 126-78 (+27.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 78-40 (+28.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 9-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games in July games this season.
COBB is 12-2 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 7-12 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ALEX COBB vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

LANCE LYNN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 07-23-2014, 11:20 AM

MLB

Wednesday, July 23

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Game of the Day: Reds at Brewers
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Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers (-144, 7.5)

The Cincinnati Reds will attempt to avoid a winless road trip upon resuming play after the All-Star break when they close a three-game series in Milwaukee against the Brewers on Wednesday. The Reds have lost five straight games – scoring 11 total runs – as they have staggered coming out of the break. Milwaukee has put a stretch in which it lost 11 of 12 in the rear-view mirror as Tuesday’s 4-3 walk-off victory was its fourth in six games.

Brewers All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy hit two solo homers – including the game-winning blast in the ninth – Tuesday for his first homers since July 4. Ryan Braun and Aramis Ramirez hit back-to-back solo shots in the first inning and Braun has gone 16-for-39 with two homers and eight RBIs during a 10-game hitting streak. The Reds have lost eight consecutive road games since winning at San Francisco on June 29.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Brewers as -152 favorites, but that has moved to -144. The total has held at 7.5.

POWER RANKINGS: Reds (-159), Brewers (-181)

INJURY REPORT: Reds - SS Zack Cozart (Questionable, finger), 1B Joey Votto (15-day DL, oblique), 2B Brandon Phillips (15-day DL, thumb).

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Mike Leake (7-8, 3.63 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Kyle Lohse (10-4, 3.16)

Leake has allowed four runs in each of his last two outings and has given up 37 hits in 25 2/3 innings over his past four turns. He has split two 2014 decisions with the Brewers and recorded the victory June 15 despite being touched up for four runs and nine hits over five innings. He is 2-1 with a 4.43 ERA in seven career starts against Milwaukee.

Lohse snapped a three-start winless stretch by defeating Washington on July 18. He allowed just one run in seven innings while notching the victory but gave up a season-worst 10 hits. Lohse is 0-1 with a 3.97 ERA in two starts against Cincinnati this season and possesses a 5-5 mark and 3.01 ERA over 17 career outings against the Reds.

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-0 in the last five meetings.
* Reds are 0-8 in their last eight road games.
* Over is 11-5 in umpire Chris Segal's last 16 games behind home plate.
* Brewers are 4-1 in Lohses last five starts as a favorite.

CONSENSUS: 59.78 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the Brewers.

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