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**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 09:44 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Cliff Lee hurt his elbow, is probably done for the year; Phillies did nothing to start over on trade deadline day; not sure what their plan is, if they have one.

-- Braves lost 2-1 in LA, have now lost their last seven one-run games.

-- Cleveland scored in first inning Thursday, first time in their last 18 games.

-- When big league teams have bases loaded with none out, they score 85% of time.

-- In parts of the south, school starts next week. Oy.

-- A's are still giving away 10,000 Yoenis Cespedes t-shirts Saturday; guess they are collectors' items now.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Things to ponder with weekend here.......

13) I was fired up when the A's got Jeff Samardzija last month; wrote a long list in this space, then went to Denny's for breakfast-- at 5:30am, with no sleep. When I was awakened by a flurry of texts Thursday morning, having just come back from Las Vegas the night before,. I was stunned by the Lester/Cespedes trade. Still am.

12) As a longtime A's fan, I know any player who is any good will leave after a few years, but usually they leave on their own, not in the middle of a pennant race. You trade your cleanup hitter for an ace pitcher, it tells me one thing-- they're building a team that can win a short series. Ace pitchers win short series (see J Verlander).

11) So now the A's lack depth in outfield, are loaded on the mound- they brought Sam Fuld in to plug the Crisp/Gentry injury gap in CF, they'll platoon Gomes with Vogt or Reddick in the outfield and they'll probably need to score less since they figure to give up fewer runs. Could still use an upgrade at second base, but I have all the faith in the world in Billy Beane, so while I am stunned, I am not stressed.

10) Word late Thursday was that the A's were going to trade Cespedes after this season anyway, since he is a free agent after 2015. Oakland made the playoffs both years he was on the team-- Cespedes will be missed, like so many others.

9) Sonny Gray might get extra time between starts; A's figure to bring Drew Pomeranz up at some point to become a spot starter. At this rate, Gray is going to shatter his career high in innings pitched and teams are reluctant to let that happen, since that has been identified as a cause of arm injuries.

8) Ton of activity Thursday; Austin Jackson got pulled off the field during an inning in Detroit, when the David Price trade was announced. Don't see that a lot.

7) Lester/Lackey trades mean that I finally get my wish with Boston promoting Anthony Ranaudo to start on the mound Friday night. Still very odd seeing the Red Sox dump salary like they're the Rays or the Pirates.

6) Giancarlo Stanton has eight first-inning homers, most in MLB; all eight have come at home in Miami, a lousy home run park.

5) The "blocking home plate before you have the ball" rule has to go-- there was a total lack of common sense on an 8th inning call in Miami which cost the Marlins the winning runs in a 3-1 loss to Cincinnati. This is how bad the call was- it totally helped ny fantasy team, but it still made me mad, it made the sport look bad. They have to look at this immediately, if not sooner and make some changes.

4) Indians are unveiling a statue of Jim Thome outside their stadium this week; was surprised by this. Think you need to be a Hall of Famer or win a World Series to get yourself a statue, but thats their business.

3) Lost/found department at the New York City transit department has almost 30,000 cellphones waiting to be clained. Yikes.

2) Best wishes to golfer Dustin Johnson, who is taking some time off to deal with a personal issue; Johnson is engaged to Wayne Gretzky's daughter.

1) Memphis Grizzlies hired a mental endurance coach, which I'm assuming is a euphemism for a shrink. I'm guessing Lionel Hollins got a good laugh when he heard that one. Memphis fired him after he won 56 games two years ago-- maybe if they hadn't fired him, they wouldn't have to deal with this endurance hocus-pocus.

**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 09:44 AM

MAC college football betting preview: Coaching changes, QB swaps headline Mid-American

In the calendar years of 2011 and 2012, the MAC went a combined 7-4 SU and 6-5 ATS in bowl games. It has since lost seven straight bowls (0-7 ATS), including five last season.

Bowling Green is the clear favorite to win the conference this time around while also giving the MAC its best chance for a bowl win. But there are plenty of other postseason contenders.

Akron Zips (2013: 5-7 SU, 6-6 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +2,500
Season win total: 4.5

Why bet the Zips: The Zips won only six games combined in the four years prior to last season, when they suddenly improved enough for a five-win campaign. Quarterback Kyle Pohl and running back Jawon Chisholm are an experienced duo. The defensive will be inexperienced, but it’s hard to bet against veteran coordinator Chuck Amato.

Why not bet the Zips: Akron has stumbled through eight consecutive losing seasons. Both of last year’s starting cornerbacks are gone and only one starter on the defensive line returns. Three starting offensive linemen have departed, which could be problematic in front of a QB who has been error-prone in the past.

Season win total pick: Over 4.5.

Ball State Cardinals (2013: 10-3 SU, 8-5 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +1,500
Season win total: 8.5

Why bet the Cardinals: Ball State has improved its season win total in every one of the four years with head coach Pete Lembo at the helm. The running game will be featured more prominently in 2014 and that’s a good thing. Jahwan Edwards is the school’s all-time leader in touchdown runs and needs just 697 yards to set Ball State’s rushing record.

Why not bet the Cardinals: Four-year starting quarterback Keith Wenning is gone. So too are three of the Cardinals’ top four receivers. Willie Snead (106 catches, 1,516 yards, 15 TDs) left for the NFL after his junior campaign. Only one starter on the defensive line is returning.

Season win total pick: Under 8.5

Bowling Green Falcons (2013: 10-4 SU, 10-4 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +125
Season win total: 9.5

Why bet the Falcons: Dino Babers is in as head coach after being at the helm of the leading offense in the FCS last season (Eastern Illinois averaged 589.5 YPG and 48.2 PPG). Junior quarterback Matt Johnson (3,467 passing yards, 25 touchdowns in 2013) should be one of the beneficiaries. Bowling Green’s defense led the MAC in fewest points allowed last season.

Why not bet the Falcons: The drawback of a first conference championship in 21 years is losing a head coach. Dave Clawson departed for Wake Forest. Three of the four starters in the secondary must be replaced. The interior of the defensive line is also a slight question mark.

Season win total pick: Over 9.5

Buffalo Bulls (2013: 8-5 SU, 8-5 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +2,500
Season win total: 7.5

Why bet the Bulls: Although they lost a few key offensive players, the Bulls return eight starters on that side of the ball, including QB Joe Licata. The offensive line, which brings back all five of its starters, could be the best in the conference. A soft early-season schedule could foster confidence.

Why not bet the Bulls: Buffalo must try to replace MAC Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack and the school’s all-time leading rusher, Branden Oliver. Even beyond Mack, the front seven is depleted. Under head coach Jeff Quinn, the Bulls are 4-27 SU and 8-22-1 ATS against opponents with winning percentages greater than .250.

Season win total pick: Under 7.5.

Central Michigan Chippewas (2013: 6-6 SU, 6-6 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +3,000
Season win total: 5.5

Why bet the Chippewas: The Chippewas open with a weak schedule that includes real opportunities for major-conference wins (vs. Purdue and Kansas). Quarterback Cody Kater is back after missing most of 2013 with a broken collarbone. Wide receiver Titus Davis opted against the NFL. A total of 18 starters return.

Why not bet the Chippewas: Under head coach Dan Enos, the Chippewas are 2-14 SU and 4-12 ATS against winning MAC opponents. In 2013, four of their five conference wins came against teams that were either 0-8 or 1-7 in the MAC. A potential quarterback controversy could become a problem.

Season win total pick: Over 5.5.

Eastern Michigan Eagles (2013: 2-10 SU, 2-10 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +10,000
Season win total: 2.5

Why bet the Eagles: Chris Creighton boasts an overall record of 139-46 as a head coach, albeit with no experience at the FBS level. Running back Bronson Hill is back after recording the first 1,000-yard season for Eastern Michigan in a decade. The team’s four leading pass-catchers are all returning.

Why not bet the Eagles: A new coaching regime is in, which could be a good thing in the long run but will signal a transition period right now. The Eagles gave up an average of 510.8 yards and 45.2 points per game in 2013. They have recorded only one winning season since 1990 (6-5 in 1995).

Season win total pick: Under 2.5

Kent State Golden Flashes (2013: 4-8 SU, 4-8 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +1,500
Season win total: 5.5

Why bet the Golden Flashes: Quarterback Colin Reardon has a year of starting experience under his belt and he will still have 2013 leading pass-catcher Chris Humphrey and leading rusher Trayion Durham at his disposal. The Golden Flashes boast a solid duo at linebacker in Matt Dellinger and DeVante’ Strickland.

Why not bet the Golden Flashes: Kent State went 11-3 in 2012 under Darrell Hazell but compiled a 4-8 mark in Paul Haynes’ first year at the helm. The Golden Flashes are one of only two MAC teams, along with UMass, without an FCS opponent on the schedule. On defense, the line will need almost a complete overhaul.

Season win total pick: Under 5.5

Massachusetts Minutemen (2013: 1-11 SU, 5-7 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +10,000
Season win total: 1.5

Why bet the Minutemen: Mark Whipple is back on board as head coach, 11 years after his first stint with the Minutemen, during which he won 49 games in six seasons. He will have options at quarterback with sophomore A.J. Doyle and also Blake Frohnapfel, who transferred from Marshall. The Minutemen are leaving the MAC in 2015 so they will be inspired to go out with some sort of bang.

Why not bet the Minutemen: Massachusetts is coming off back-to-back 1-11 campaigns in which the one win came against a team that went winless in the MAC. The defensive line is in shambles and there’s no depth to speak of aside from maybe at quarterback.

Season win total pick: Under 1.5.

Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (2013: 0-12 SU, 3-9 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +7,500
Season win total: 1.5

Why bet the Redhawks: The good news is that it can’t get any worse. But will it get better? Former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin is in as head coach. Fifteen starters return, which is not necessarily a great thing but at least the Redhawks will have some experience.

Why not bet the Redhawks: Miami (Ohio) has posted three losing seasons in a row, including a bagel last year. Don Treadwell is out, so the Redhawks will have to adjust to a new coaching staff. The 2013 team was dead last in the nation in red-zone offense, second worst in third-down conversions, and third worst in sacks allowed.

Season win total pick: Under 1.5.

Northern Illinois Huskies (2013: 12-2 SU, 8-6 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +250
Season win total: 8.5

Why bet the Huskies: Northern Illinois is loaded at running back with Cameron Stingily and Akeem Daniels. The Huskies also boast a talented receiver duo in Da’Ron Brown and Tommylee Lewis. They are 15-0 SU and 12-3 ATS in their last 15 road games.

Why not bet the Huskies: Quarterback Jordan Lynch, who finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting, is gone. The defensive line and secondary also have to be rebuilt. A relatively young team will get a trial by fire with early road dates at Northwestern, UNLV, and Arkansas.

Season win total pick: Over 8.5.

Ohio Bobcats (2013: 7-6 SU, 6-7 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +2,500
Season win total: 5.5

Why bet the Bobcats: The Bobcats have been consistent winners under former Nebraska head coach Frank Solich, with five consecutive bowl trips. They return seven starters on defense and will be extremely deep in their front seven.

Why not bet the Bobcats: Ohio will need an overhaul on offense following the departure of a star quarterback, two top rushers, five of the top six receivers, and three offensive linemen. Quarterback Tyler Tettleton and RB Beau Blankenship were the team’s undisputed leaders the past few years but are now gone.

Season win total pick: Under 5.5

Toledo Rockets (2013: 7-5 SU, 7-4-1 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +250
Season win total: 8.5

Why bet the Rockets: Sixteen starters - including six all-MAC performers - are returning. The Rockets should be dominant in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Kicker Jeremiah Detmer, a Lou Groza Award finalist last season, has converted 36 of 37 field goal attempts over the past two years.

Why not bet the Rockets: Experience will not necessarily mean success on the defensive side of the ball. Toledo allowed more than 420 yards per game last season. Former quarterback Terrance Owens is one of the few starters that have to be replaced.

Season win total pick: Over 8.5

Western Michigan Broncos (2013: 1-11 SU, 4-8 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +4,000
Season win total: 3.5

Why bet the Broncos: Head coach P.J. Fleck has a year under his belt and probably won’t be as overconfident as he was heading into the 2013 campaign. He brought in a stellar recruiting class more heralded than a handful of Big Ten teams. All-MAC senior cornerback Donald Celiscar headlines an experienced and likely outstanding secondary.

Why not bet the Broncos: Western Michigan won only one game last season and it came via a 31-30 decision after Massachusetts botched a two-point conversion attempt. Freshmen are expected to compete for just about every single starting position on the offensive side of the ball.

Season win total pick: Under 3.5

**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 09:45 AM

CFL
Dunkel

BC at Calgary
The Lions head to Calgary tonight to face a Stampeders team that is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games in August. Calgary is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Stampeders favored by 13 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-5). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

Game 423-424: Toronto at Montreal (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 104.923; Montreal 111.809
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 7; 44
Vegas Line: Montreal by 3; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-3); Under

Game 425-426: BC at Calgary (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BC 111.649; Calgary 125.306
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 13 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Calgary by 5; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-5); Over

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

Game 427-428: Saskatchewan at Ottawa (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 113.700; Ottawa 107.058
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 6 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 5; 50
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-5); Under

CFL
Long Sheet

Week 6

Friday, August 1

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TORONTO (1 - 4) at MONTREAL (1 - 3) - 8/1/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 4-4 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BRITISH COLUMBIA (2 - 3) at CALGARY (4 - 0) - 8/1/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing on a Friday over the last 3 seasons.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 48-24 ATS (+21.6 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games in August games since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-3 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-4 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, August 2

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SASKATCHEWAN (2 - 2) at OTTAWA (1 - 3) - 8/2/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in August games over the last 3 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

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

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 6

Toronto (1-4) @ Montreal (1-3)-- Road team won last six meetings in this rivlary; Toronto is 4-1 in last five visits here. Underdogs covered four of last five series games. Alouettes are off bye after losing 41-5 at BC; they've scored 24-33 points in two home games (8-5 on road). Als had three takeaways (+2) in only win; total of three -2) in three losses. Argos lost three games in row, scoring 13.7 ppg; they've turned ball over seven times (-5) in last two games, are 0-3 on foreign soil, losing by 24-1-28 points.

BCLions (2-3) @ Calgary (4-0)-- Unbeaten Stampeders won their first two home games by 21-3 points; they've only turned ball over twice (+5) in four games. Lions scored 26-41 points in their two wins, 20-9-6 in losses- they've run ball for 146.3 ypg in last three weeks. Home teams won six of last seven series games, with favorites covering six of last seven; Lions lost last three visits here, by 20-12-14 points, with all three going over total. All five Lion games stayed under total, as did three of four Calgary games.

Saskatchewan (2-2) @ Ottawa (1-3)-- Expansion RedBlacks led three of four games at the half, won only once; they nipped Toronto 18-17 in only home game. Ottawa gave up 558 yards last week in Hamilton, 197 on ground. Riders lost 48-15 at Toronto only road game so far; none of their four games were decided by less than 13 points- they're 2-2 despite being favored in all four games. Western teams are 11-2 vs eastern teams so far this season. Home underdogs have covered four of six games league-wide this season.

CFL

Week 6

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Trend Report
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Friday, August 1

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

10:00 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. CALGARY
British Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of British Columbia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Calgary is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing British Columbia

Saturday, August 2

7:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. OTTAWA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 6 games on the road
Saskatchewan is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Ottawa's last 14 games

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CFL

Week 6

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Game of the Day: CFL doubleheader
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Toronto Argonauts at Montreal Alouettes (-3, 48)

The Montreal Alouettes emerge from their bye week to host their first divisional game against the Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Alouettes quarterback Troy Smith is on thin ice following a rough start to the season and a victory over rival Toronto could give him some breathing room. The Argonauts fell to 0-3 on the road with their third consecutive loss last week and need to figure out ways to score while missing the majority of their starting receiving corps.

Despite working with a rotating cast of replacements, Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray still leads the league with 1,501 passing yards. Ray is facing an Alouettes' defense that has struggled against the pass, allowing 282.3 passing yards per game - second-worst in the league. The Argonauts have their own problems on defense after surrendering more touchdowns from scrimmage (10 passing, five rushing) than any other team.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TSN

LINE HISTORY: The LV Superbook opened the Alouettes as 3.5-point home faves, but that has moved to -3. The total opened 47.5 and now sits at 48.5.

INJURY REPORT: Argonauts - SB Andre Durie (Six-game IR, collarbone), SB Jason Barnes (Six-game IR, knee), SB Chad Owens (Six-game IR, foot). Alouettes - WR Duron Carter (Probable, ankle)

ABOUT THE ARGONAUTS (1-4 SU, 1-4 ATS): Players such as wide receiver Darvin Adams and running back Anthony Coombs are seeing a lot more chances due to the injuries to Chad Owens, Jason Barnes, Andre Durie and John Chiles. Six different Toronto players have more than 100 receiving yards. Rookie defensive lineman Tristan Okpalaugo leads the team with four sacks.

ABOUT THE ALOUETTES (1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS): Smith, who is completing 48.7 percent of his passes, could be without one of his main receivers as S.J. Green is questionable with a rib injury. Montreal released defensive end Chris Wilson, who recorded two tackles during his brief tenure with the Alouettes. Defensive end John Bowman continues to build on his franchise-leading sack total with five on the season, bringing his career total to 76.

TRENDS:

* Under is 8-1 in the last nine meetings.
* Argonauts are 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings in Montreal.
* Alouettes are 4-0 ATS in their last four vs. East.
* Under is 4-1 in Argonauts last five road games.

CONSENSUS: 59.19 percent of wagers on Consensus are behind the Alouettes.

B.C. Lions at Calgary Stampeders (-5, 45.5)

The undefeated Calgary Stampeders host the BC Lions on Friday hoping to take advantage of what is likely BC’s final game without starting quarterback Travis Lulay. Lulay was placed on the six-game injured list to start the season and will be eligible to return Aug. 8 as BC’s offense has struggled at times under the guidance of Kevin Glenn. The Lions managed only six points in Week 5 and face an even stiffer challenge against a Calgary defense that has allowed 52 points over four contests.

Calgary quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell has a chance to make CFL history if he can win his eighth consecutive start, which would put him ahead of former quarterback Jeff Garcia for longest winning streak to start a career. Mitchell is going up against the toughest pass defense in the league as the Lions allow 184.4 passing yards per contest. Mitchell struggled against the Edmonton Eskimos’ similarly stingy pass defense in Week 5, but a touchdown off a blocked punt and a strong game from kicker Rene Paredes showed that the Stampeders can win in many ways.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, TSN

LINE HISTORY: The LV Superbook opened the Stams as 5-point home faves. That moved to -5.5, before moving back to -5 and the current -4.5. The total has held at 45.5.

INJURY REPORT: Stampeders - RB Matt Walter (Out, concussion), RB Jon Cornish (Six-game IR, concussion)

ABOUT THE LIONS (2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS): John Beck filled in briefly for Glenn in Week 5 and could see more time if Glenn tosses his 160th career interception Friday. Running back Andrew Harris leads the league with 311 rushing yards and has a team-leading 268 receiving yards. Linebacker Solomon Elimimian leads the league by a wide margin with 39 tackles.

ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (4-0, 3-1 ATS): Calgary added veteran running back Hugh Charles to its practice roster shortly after he was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, providing more depth in place of the injured Jon Cornish. Running back Martell Mallett is expected to make his first CFL appearance since 2009 alongside Jock Sanders in the Stampeders’ backfield. Jeff Fuller is poised to eclipse his rookie total of 254 receiving yards, needing only 17 more yards to match it.

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-0 in Stampeders last four home games.
* Lions are 7-15-1 ATS in their last 23 meetings.
* Under is 5-0 in Lions last five games overall.
* Stampeders are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games following a ATS win.

CONSENSUS: 55.67 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the Stamps.

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**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 09:49 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Connecticut at San Antonio
The Stars play host to Connecticut tonight and come into the contest with a 7-1 ATS record in their last 8 games versus the Sun. San Antonio is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Stars favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's WNBA picks.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

Game 651-652: Connecticut at San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 106.073; San Antonio 112.446
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 6 1/2; 152
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 4 1/2; 156 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-4 1/2); Under

WNBA
Long Sheet

Friday, August 1

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CONNECTICUT (10 - 17) at SAN ANTONIO (13 - 14) - 8/1/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) against Eastern conference opponents this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 104-73 ATS (+23.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
SAN ANTONIO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more this season.

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

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WNBA

Friday, August 1

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Connecticut is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing Connecticut

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**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 10:02 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Atlanta at San Diego
The Braves head to San Diego tonight to open a series against the Padres and come into the contest with a 4-11 record in Mike Minor's last 15 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150. San Diego is the pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Padres favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+125). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

Game 951-952: Philadelphia at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hernandez) 15.357; Washington (Fister) 14.462
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-240); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+200); Over

Game 953-954: Cincinnati at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Latos) 12.826; Miami (Tuner) 14.117
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+100); Under

Game 955-956: San Francisco at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Vogelsong) 13.704; NY Mets (Niese) 15.235
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-130); Under

Game 957-958: Milwaukee at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Peralta) 16.056; St. Louis (Wainwright) 17.380
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-180); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-180); Over

Game 959-960: Pittsburgh at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Volquez) 16.215; Arizona (Nuno) 14.776
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-125); Under

Game 961-962: Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Hendricks) 14.024; LA Dodgers (Ryu) 16.067
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-210); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-210) Over

Game 963-964: Atlanta at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Minor) 14.978; San Diego (Stults) 16.311
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-145); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+125); Under

Game 965-966: Seattle at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Elias) 16.868; Baltimore (Chen) 15.001
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+125); Over

Game 967-968: Texas at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Williams) 15.215; Cleveland (Salazar) 14.145
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-185); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+165); Under

Game 969-970: LA Angels at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Shoemaker) 16.270; Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 14.664
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+105); Under

Game 971-972: NY Yankees at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Capuano) 17.349; Boston (Ranaudo) 15.899
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 973-974: Toronto at Houston (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Happ) 16.783; Houston (McHugh) 15.177
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-130); Under

Game 975-976: Minnesota at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Darnell) 13.840; White Sox (Sale) 16.931
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 3; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-265); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-265); Under

Game 977-978: Kansas City at Oakland (9:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 14.877; Oakland (Gray) 16.454
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Oakland (-210); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-210); Under

Game 979-980: Colorado at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Morales) 15.787; Detroit (Verlander) 14.667
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Detroit (-220); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+180); Over

**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 10:03 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, August 1

Phillies-Nationals
Hernandez is 2-0, 2.61 in his last three starts.
Fister is 4-0, 2.36 in his last four starts.

Phillies lost ten of their last sixteen games.
Washington won nine of its last thirteen home games.

Under is 8-0-1 in last nine Fister starts.

Reds-Marlins
Latos is 0-2, 6.00 in his last three starts.
Turner is 2-0, 2.53 in his last two starts; he finished sixth inning in only four of his eleven starts.

Cincinnati lost 10 of its last 13 games.
Marlins won nine of their last twelve games.

Five of last six Latos starts stayed under the total.

Giants-Mets
Vogelsong is 0-5, 4.28 in his last six starts; Giants were shut out in four of his last five starts.
Niese is 0-2, 6.35 in his last three starts.

San Francisco lost six of its last seven games.
Mets won six of their last nine games.
Under is 5-1 in last six Vogelsong starts.

Brewers-Cardinals
Peralta is 3-0, 1.83 in his last three starts.
Wainwright is 4-2, 1.60 in his last eight starts.

Milwaukee lost four of last five road games.
Cardinals lost six of their last nine games.

Six of last eight Peralta starts went over the total.

Pirates-Diamondbacks
Volquez is 0-1, 8.10 in his last couple starts.
Nuno is 0-2, 6.06 in his last three starts.

Pirates lost 10 of their last 15 road games.
Arizona won six of its last eight home games.

Last four Volquez road starts went over the total.

Cubs-Dodgers
Hendricks is 1-1, 2.33 in his first three MLB starts.
Haren is 0-4, 9.47 in his last four starts.

Cubs lost nine of their last ten road games.
Dodgers won 15 of its last 20 home games.

Six of Haren's last eight home starts went over.

Braves-Padres
Minor is 2-2, 7.09 in his last six starts.
Stults is 1-8, 5.87 in his last ten starts.

Atlanta lost seven of its last ten road games.
San Diego won four of its last five home games.

Seven of last nine Minor starts went over total.; under is 11-2 in Stults' last 13.

Mariners-Orioles
Elias is 1-0, 1.74 in his last couple starts.
Chen is 4-0, 2.92 in his last four starts.

Seattle lost six of its last nine games.
Baltimore won seven of its last ten games.

12 of last 14 Seattle games stayed under the total.

Rangers-Indians
Williams won his first '14 start, allowing one run in six IP.
Salazar is 2-0, 3.00 in his last two starts.

Rangers lost eight of their last twelve games.
Cleveland lost eight of its last eleven games.

Seven of ten Salazar starts went over the total.

Angels-Rays
Shoemaker is 2-1, 2.89 in his last three starts.
Hellickson is 0-0, 1.00 in two starts, pitching total of nine innings.

Angels wn 17 of their last 24 games.
Tampa Bay won nine of 11 games since All-Star break.

12 of last 16 Angel games stayed under the total.

Bronx-Red Sox
Capuano was 1-1, 4.55 in 28 relief appearances for Boston earlier this season; he allowed two runs in six IP in his first '14 start.
Ranaudo is making MLB debut; he was 12-4, 2.41 in 21 AAA starts this year.

Bronx lost four of its last five games.
Red Sox lost eight of their last nine games.

Five of last six Bronx road games stayed under.

Blue Jays-Astros
Happ is 1-0, 2.38 in his last couple starts.
McHugh is 0-6, 5.51 in his last six starts.

Blue Jays won eleven of their last thirteen games.
Astros lost nine of their last twelve home games.

Over is 18-8 in last 26 Houston games.

Twins-White Sox
Darnell allowed seven runs in five IP in his first MLB start.
Sale is 4-0, 1.16 in his last five starts.

Minnesota lost nine of its last thirteen games.
White Sox won five of their last seven games.

Six of Sale's last eight home starts stayed under.

Royals-A's
Guthrie is 1-3, 8.20 in his last five starts.
Gray is 5-0, 1.59 in his last five starts.

Royals won seven of their last nine games.
Oakland won 15 of its last 18 home games.

Five of last six Guthrie starts went over the total.

Rockies-Tigers
Morales is 0-3, 8.14 in his last four road starts.
Verlander is 2-2, 5.19 in his last four starts.

Colorado lost 15 of its last 17 road games.
Tigers lost five of their last six games.

Seven of last nine Morales starts stayed under.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Hernandez 7-11; Fister 11-3
-- Latos 3-5; Turner 6-5
-- Vogelsong 11-10; Niese 10-9
-- Peralta 12-8; Wainwright 16-5
-- Volquez 11-9; Nuno 0-4
-- Hendricks 2-1; Haren 10-11
-- Minor 8-8; Stults 7-14

-- Elias 10-11; Chen 13-7
-- Williams 1-0; Salazar 5-5
-- Shoemaker 8-3; Hellickson 2-0
-- Capuano 0-1; Ranaudo 0-0
-- Happ 10-5; McHugh 5-10
-- Darnell 0-1; Sale 11-5
-- Guthrie 11-10; Gray 15-6

-- Morales 6-9; Verlander 12-9

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Hernandez 9-19; Fister 4-14
-- Latos 0-8; Turner 5-11
-- Vogelsong 3-21; Niese 6-19
-- Peralta 9-21; Wainwright 3-21
-- Volquez 6-20; Nuno 1-4
-- Hendricks 2-3; Haren 11-21
-- Minor 5-16; Stults 8-21

-- Elias 6-21; Chen 6-20
-- Williams 1-0; Salazar 1-10
-- Shoemaker 1-10; Hellickson 0-2
-- Capuano 0-1; Ranaudo 0-0
-- Happ 2-15; McHugh 8-15
-- Darnell 0-1; Sale 1-16
-- Guthrie 7-21; Gray 7-21

-- Morales 2-15; Verlander 7-21

**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 10:06 AM

MLB

Friday, August 1

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Philadelphia's last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Washington is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home

7:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games on the road
Seattle is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Seattle

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. CLEVELAND
Texas is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas's last 10 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home

7:08 PM
COLORADO vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Colorado is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Detroit's last 14 games at home
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

7:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Mets's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Yankees's last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

7:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games

8:10 PM
TORONTO vs. HOUSTON
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Minnesota is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chi White Sox's last 15 games

8:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

9:35 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games at home
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City

9:40 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ARIZONA
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

10:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs

10:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN DIEGO
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Atlanta's last 19 games on the road
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 10:09 AM

MLB

Friday, August 1

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August good month, bad month pitchers
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With the MLB trade deadline having closed and the NFL preseason whetting our pigskin appetite, the month of August sets the table for the stretch run of the baseball season. Which pitchers can we count on to satisfy our tastes, and which ones figure to turn our stomach? Take a look below.

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team starts the last three seasons during the month of August. On the flip side, we’ve also listed pitchers that struggle in August team starts, winning 33 percent or less of their efforts. To qualify, pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each August over the last three years.

*Designates this pitcher appeared on the list last season.

I’ll be back next month with September’s Good Month Pitchers. Until then, enjoy the hot August nights.

GOOD MONTH PITCHERS:

Buehrle, Mark • 11-5

After a phenomenal start, the Toronto left-hander has returned to career norms, but if the Blue Jays are to make the postseason, Buehrle will have to play a large role. Toronto overall has flourished with the Missouri native on the mound with a 15-7 overall record and a sharp 10-3 when he’s been the favorite.

*Chen, Bruce • 12-6

Chen has only been back in the Kansas City rotations since the end of June and frankly has not been effective. Because the Royals offense runs cold and warm, they are dependent on their starters like Chen to keep them in games. They will need the Chen of August’s past to stay in wild card contention.

*Gallardo, Yovani • 12-1

The Brewers ace has not put up the kind of numbers Milwaukee fans have come to expect. In his last 11 starts he’s just 3-2, but Gallardo has lowered his ERA just over a run, which shows progress. The Brew Crew does not figure to win the division without one of their key elements and they need him to own this month like in the past.

Greinke, Zack • 13-4

Manager Don Mattingly is receiving just what he needs from his No. 2 pitcher... consistency. What makes Greinke unique is his approach since he has an array of pitches he can throw for strikes. On days maybe when the fastball lacks the usual juice or location is an issue, he can turn to various breaking pitches to get batters out and keep changing speeds to keep them off-balance.

Hamels, Cole • 11-4

After a slow start coming back from injury, Hamels has been brilliant with a sparking 1.77 ERA in his last 10 starts. He’s averaging better than a strikeout an inning and on the season and has a 1.70 ERA on the road, doing his best on aging team that will be rebuilding go forward.

Lohse, Kyle • 11-4

Though not the official ace of the Brewers, he’s pitched like one all season. The Crew is 15-7 when Lohse takes the ball and they are a gritty 5-2 as underdogs. Milwaukee’s right-hander is bulldog on the road, as he and his teammates are 9-4 away from Miller Park.

Minor, Mike • 10-5

To say this has not been a good season for Minor is an understatement, as his ERA has risen by 3.5 runs in his last 10 starts and the left-hander has surrendered a head-shaking .393 batting average against lefties no less. Despite Atlanta averaging just 3.9 runs a game, they have scored a full run more in Minor’s 16 outings, which why they are .500 when he’s pitched. It’s hard to imagine a quick about face.

*Santana, Ervin • 12-5

This turned out to be a great pickup for Atlanta after suffering heavy losses to its starting staff in the spring. Santana does not overpower opposing hitters, but he’s really kept right-handed batters off balance as they are hitting only .206 against. Santana has always pitched better at home than on the road and be sure to play him this month at Turner Field.

*Scherzer, Max • 13-4

Some baseball pundits wondered if Scherzer found lightning in a bottle last season in winning the Cy Young, but he’s come right back with another solid campaign. Among his strengths is he doesn’t beat himself and has a 4-to-1 strikeout to walk ratio. He’s also known for his relentless determination, making him tough to bet against.

*Shields, James • 13-4

Shields is a true professional and David Price of Tampa Bay credits him for setting the standard for hard work and enhancing his career. The righty might not have the lowest ERA or flashiest numbers, yet he will more often than not hold the opposition to one less run than his team scores, which piles up the W’s.

BAD MONTH PITCHERS:

Hernandez, Roberto • 4-8

Since winning 19 games in 2007, the pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona is 44-72, had two stints in the minors and is primarily a fifth starter trying to hold on to a big league paycheck (Maybe the Cubs could use him). Whatever name he signs on the back of his paycheck these days is definite play against material here.

*Correia, Kevin • 2-10

Though the Twins soft-tossing starter had a good stretch over seven starts beginning on June 10, the fact of the matter is 5-13 with an ERA of 5.06 this season. (As of 7-31-14) Since this is the fourth different team he’s been a starting pitcher for since 2008, don’t expect any real improvement this month.

Hellickson, Jeremy • 5-11

Hellickson began the season on the disabled list due to right elbow surgery and has spent most of the season at Double and Triple-A, trying to work his way back to the big club. He made two spot starts in July and it is not guaranteed he will do anything more than that in August.

Jimenez, Ubaldo • 5-12

Jimenez last pitched for Baltimore on July 5th after suffering a right ankle sprain. He’s scheduled to make two rehab starts in the first part of August before returning to the Orioles. However, the Birds have been playing very good baseball without him and his 3-8 record and 4.52 ERA, thus you have to wonder if he moves back into Buck Showalter’s rotation.

*Maholm, Paul • 3-8

Strictly a reliever and spot starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who has an ERA of almost five and just 34 punch-outs to go along with 27 walks.

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**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 10:18 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, August 1

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PHILADELPHIA (48 - 61) at WASHINGTON (58 - 48) - 7:05 PM
ROBERTO HERNANDEZ (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 121-150 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 87-116 (-30.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 7-19 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 120-104 (+26.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-26 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-16 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-10 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 382-358 (+42.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 100-92 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4 (+0.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

ROBERTO HERNANDEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 2-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.61 and a WHIP of 0.985.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

DOUG FISTER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
FISTER is 2-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.20 and a WHIP of 0.533.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (54 - 54) at MIAMI (53 - 55) - 7:10 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. JARRED COSART (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

MAT LATOS vs. MIAMI since 1997
LATOS is 0-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 5.26 and a WHIP of 1.423.
His team's record is 3-4 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.9 units)

JARRED COSART vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (58 - 50) at NY METS (52 - 56) - 7:10 PM
RYAN VOGELSONG (R) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 66-76 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-14 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-90 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-66 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-20 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-20 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-11 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-19 (+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.
VOGELSONG is 43-32 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 7-2 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 7-2 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 30-20 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 45-64 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 96-117 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 96-117 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 52-74 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 22-36 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 9-29 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. NY METS since 1997
VOGELSONG is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.320.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

JON NIESE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
NIESE is 1-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-5. (-5.3 units)

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MILWAUKEE (60 - 49) at ST LOUIS (57 - 50) - 8:15 PM
WILY PERALTA (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 129-81 (+28.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 404-278 (+57.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 25-11 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 26-16 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 5-0 (+7.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-23 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-16 (+14.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 59-45 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 93-83 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 48-48 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 26-30 (-9.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-4 (+0.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

WILY PERALTA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PERALTA is 3-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.486.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 10-6 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.27 and a WHIP of 0.909.
His team's record is 13-7 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-9. (-0.2 units)

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PITTSBURGH (57 - 51) at ARIZONA (48 - 61) - 9:40 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. VIDAL NUNO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 154-122 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 152-121 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 41-29 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 70-51 (+18.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 84-54 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 45-30 (+19.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 22-31 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 22-31 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 77-80 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 18-29 (-11.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NUNO is 2-9 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
NUNO is 2-9 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-2 (+0.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 2-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.268.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.5 units)

VIDAL NUNO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
NUNO is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (45 - 62) at LA DODGERS (62 - 47) - 10:10 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

DAN HAREN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HAREN is 2-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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ATLANTA (58 - 51) at SAN DIEGO (48 - 60) - 10:10 PM
MIKE MINOR (L) vs. ERIC STULTS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 42-32 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
STULTS is 15-5 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 45-24 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 73-38 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 48-60 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 48-60 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-1 (+1.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

MIKE MINOR vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MINOR is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.553.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

ERIC STULTS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STULTS is 2-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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SEATTLE (56 - 52) at BALTIMORE (60 - 47) - 7:05 PM
ROENIS ELIAS (L) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 61-47 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 98-81 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 54-45 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 44-26 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-1 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-17 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-18 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-6 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHEN is 45-31 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 28-11 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 44-26 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 15-6 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 30-21 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 27-20 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 42-41 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 22-14 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 19-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 23-16 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 (+3.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

ROENIS ELIAS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ELIAS is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CHEN is 1-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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TEXAS (43 - 65) at CLEVELAND (53 - 55) - 7:05 PM
JEROME WILLIAMS (R) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 43-65 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 41-61 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 29-49 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 32-45 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 115-111 (-32.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 12-20 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 145-126 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 81-52 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 139-120 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 77-43 (+27.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 40-15 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-40 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
WILLIAMS is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (64 - 43) at TAMPA BAY (53 - 55) - 7:10 PM
MATT SHOEMAKER (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 64-43 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 37-15 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 730-716 (+61.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 185-166 (+30.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 268-196 (+51.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 102-64 (+31.4 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 31-11 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 53-55 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-30 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-30 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-36 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-33 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 5-15 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-31 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-19 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

MATT SHOEMAKER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SHOEMAKER is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HELLICKSON is 3-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.3 units)

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NY YANKEES (55 - 52) at BOSTON (48 - 60) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS CAPUANO (L) vs. ANTHONY RANAUDO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 6-4 (+1.6 Units) against BOSTON this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. BOSTON since 1997
CAPUANO is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

ANTHONY RANAUDO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (60 - 50) at HOUSTON (44 - 65) - 8:10 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 60-50 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 30-27 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TORONTO is 27-23 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TORONTO is 40-29 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 46-35 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 14-5 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
HOUSTON is 41-100 (-43.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 47-90 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 28-55 (-20.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 47-90 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 32-61 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-118 (-32.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 34-99 (-40.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-50 (-25.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+1.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAPP is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.687.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (48 - 59) at CHI WHITE SOX (53 - 56) - 8:10 PM
LOGAN DARNELL (L) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 53-56 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-55 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-32 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 58-77 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 87-110 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-41 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 53-50 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-38 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 49-68 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-5 (+0.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

LOGAN DARNELL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
DARNELL is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 12.60 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHRIS SALE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SALE is 6-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.28 and a WHIP of 0.993.
His team's record is 6-1 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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KANSAS CITY (55 - 52) at OAKLAND (66 - 41) - 9:35 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 66-41 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 138-79 (+37.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 277-204 (+66.0 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 64-37 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 99-66 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 110-76 (+19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 103-76 (+27.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 77-53 (+22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-18 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GRAY is 10-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 70-64 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 70-58 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 46-37 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 30-21 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 27-16 (+17.2 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GUTHRIE is 3-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.72 and a WHIP of 1.426.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.2 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (44 - 64) at DETROIT (58 - 47) - 7:05 PM
FRANKLIN MORALES (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 44-64 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 46-71 (-27.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-36 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 11-24 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 44-64 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 29-43 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 29-46 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
VERLANDER is 15-1 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 156-122 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-27 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 27-27 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 12-16 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
DETROIT is 22-24 (-10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 25-30 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VERLANDER is 27-32 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 12-16 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 26-31 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 14-18 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 7-16 (-21.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

FRANKLIN MORALES vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. COLORADO since 1997
VERLANDER is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.84 and a WHIP of 0.886.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 10:25 AM

MLB

Friday, August 1

Orioles-Mariners meetings on hot Under streak

Heading into Friday's meeting at Oriole Park, the Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles have kept scorelines under the closing total in five-straight ball games.

The streak dates back to the final meeting of the 2013 season, but the two clubs have cashed in for Under bettors in all four prior meetings this season. The teams concluded a four-game set at Safeco Field in late July.

Roenis Elias (8-12 O/U) gets the start for the Mariners, while the Orioles counter with Wei-Yin Chen (9-10 O/U).

**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 11:08 AM

CFL

Friday, August 1

Top Under bet in action Friday night

Through 21 games of the season, the Under has had the decisive advantage in the Canadian Football League. The Under has cashed 15 times in those 21 games (71.4 percent) and the top Under bet in the league takes the field Friday evening.

The B.C. Lions bring an 0-5 Over/Under count into McMahon Stadium to face the Calgary Stampeders in the night cap of Friday's doubleheader. Along with the Edmonton Eskimos, the Lions are the best Under wager north of the border.

Oddsmakers opened the matchup with a total of 45.5 and that number still stands with kickoff approaching. It will be the lowest total of the young season for the Lions.

Total rising in Argonauts-Alouettes game

The LV Superbook opened the total for Friday's Toronto Argonauts-Montreal Alouettes game at 47.5, but that has been steadily on the rise since post.

Odds hit the board at the Vegas book on Monday and saw a half-point increase on Wednesday. The total jumped to 48.5 early on Thursday and the moved a full-point to 49.5 - the current number - later on in the day.

The Argos currently sport a 2-3 Over/Under record, while the Als bring in a 1-3 O/U count into Friday's tilt.

**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 01:03 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, August 1

Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 ET
Hernandez: PHILADELPHIA 16-11 against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive road games
Fister: WASHINGTON 20-10 OVER as a favorite of -150 or more

Cincinnati at Miami, 7:10 ET
Latos: n/a
Cosart: n/a

San Francisco at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Vogelsong: SAN FRANCISCO 3-14 in road games when playing with a day off
Niese: NY METS 23-9 after 3 or more consecutive home games

Milwaukee at St Louis, 8:15 ET
Peralta: MILWAUKEE 5-0 as a road underdog of +150 or more
Wainwright: ST LOUIS 26-30 after a win

Pittsburgh at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Volquez: PITTSBURGH 2-11 when the total is 8.5 to 10
Nuno: ARIZONA 35-22 after 2 or more consecutive overs

Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Hendricks: n/a
Haren: n/a

Atlanta at San Diego, 10:10 ET
Minor: ATLANTA 33-39 on the road with a money line of -100 to -150
Stults: 15-5 TSR in home games in night games

Seattle at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Elias: SEATTLE 14-6 in road games after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Chen: BALTIMORE 21-8 UNDER at home with a money line of -100 to -150

Texas at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Williams: 16-40 TSR as an underdog
Salazar: 77-42 TSR as a favorite

LA Angels at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Shoemaker: LA ANGELS 22-11 after having lost 2 of their last 3 games
Hellickson: TAMPA BAY 5-15 after getting shut out

NY Yankees at Boston, 7:10 ET
Capuano: n/a
Ranaudo: n/a

Toronto at Houston, 8:10 ET
Happ: TORONTO 17-7 UNDER against AL West opponents
McHugh: HOUSTON 21-58 revenging a one run loss to opponent

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Darnell: MINNESOTA 21-7 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive losses
Sale: CHI WHITE SOX 10-0 as a favorite of -150 or more

Kansas City at Oakland, 9:35 ET
Guthrie: KANSAS CITY 14-21 after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Gray: 10-1 TSR after a loss

Colorado at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Morales: COLORADO 8-35 as a road underdog of +150 or more
Verlander: 15-1 TSR in home games in an inter-league game

**Udog** · 08-01-2014, 02:08 PM

MLB

Friday, August 1

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MLB week-end betting cheat sheet: BoSox Blues
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Here's a comprehensive look at betting notes for the weekend's major league action:

Dioner Dialed In

Dioner Navarro has been on fire for the Blue Jays (-110, 8.5) as of late. The surprise catcher has been one of the team's most productive hitters during their recent streak. Navarro has hits in five of the Blue Jays last six games including five RBIs as Toronto continues to hold the second AL Wild Card spot while chasing the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East.

Action Jackson

Austin Jackson left his last appearance with the Detroit Tigers midway through an eventual loss to the Chicago White Sox, but the new Seattle Mariners outfielder who was a part of the three team David Price deal will be bringing a needed red hot bat to the Pacific Northwest. Jackson had two hits and an RBI to stretch his hitting streak to five games.

BoSox Blues

Boston Red Sox fans can likely finally give up any hopes of turning around their season as defending World Series champions. After trading Jon Lester and John Lackey at the deadline, things are likely to go from bad to worse for Boston. Not a good sign for a team that is 2-8 in their last ten ball games

Pitching Notes

* AJ Burnett starts Saturday for the Phillies and has been providing consistent overs since July when on the mound. Since July 1, the Over is 5-1 when the former Blue Jays and Yankees pitcher gets his start.

* Marcus Stroman will start Sunday's series finale for the Blue Jays against the cellar dwelling Astros in the midst of a breakout streak of a quality starts for Toronto. The young potential ace has three straight wins on the mound, two of which were against the Red Sox including a no hitter bid at the Rogers Centre and a win at Fenway.

Hitting Notes

* Dodgers outfielder Yaisel Puig is doing his best to put himself in NL MVP consideration with the Dodgers and is red hot heading into August. The Cuban is 12-26 in his last five games at the plate, including two four hit games and hits in all but one appearance for Los Angeles.

* Oakland will have to find production to replace Yoenis Cespedes, the back to back Home Run Derby champion who was included in the Jon Lester trade with Boston. Cespedes currently has 17 home runs and 67 RBI's this season as one of the best bats for the A's so this weekend will be interesting for Oakland in terms of finding out where their new power will come from.

Totals Streak

Cincinnati Reds (1-9 O/U in last ten): Cold bats have been the issue for the Reds all season, so it should be no shock that they have quite the streak of Unders going during their recent struggles. Going 3-7 in their last ten, nine games have went under the total for the Reds in those ten ballgames.

Prop of the Day

Yu Darvish has been the lone bright spot for the Texas Rangers this season and is still very much an ace in the AL with a 10-6 record and a 2.90 ERA. A play on the Rangers F5 ML or the F5 Under could be a strong Sunday prop play with Darvish on the mound.

Injury Notes

* Boston outfielder Shane Victorino will miss Friday's game against the Mariners with a slight back injury that is causing him discomfort. Red Sox manager John Farrell will be hoping newly acquired outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will be able to replace him in the lineup.

* Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce will be expected to return to baseball this weekend following a leave of absence to due to passing of a family member. Bruce is currently struggling along with the Reds, but will be looking to get back on track at the plate in a return to the game.

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**RS170** · 08-01-2014, 02:26 PM

Hey Udog--Been noticing what look to me like inaccurate statements lately in your short pks--here is an example--

Texas at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Williams: 16-40 TSR as an underdog
Salazar: 77-42 TSR as a favorite

I can't believe either one of these guys ever pitched that many games in the Major Leagues@#$

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