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**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 07:27 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

-- If you bet the Astros in the "first five innings" bet every game, you would be 54-44-13 this year. Astros' record is 46-65; thats how bad their bullpen is.

-- Mariners haven't scored in the first five innings in seven of Felix Hernandez' last ten starts.

-- Only 30 of 62 golfers in World Golf tournament in Akron this weekend are from United States.

-- David Ortiz is 7-69 vs rookie pitchers this year; he was 34-70 last year.

-- A's have batted around 24 times this season, most in major leagues.

-- Detroit Tigers scored in every inning last nite; that doesn't happen a lot.

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday........

13) I was at the Pro Footballl Hall of Fame in 2001, to see Jack Youngblood and Jackie Slater get inducted; Rams played in the exhibition game that year, so I went to the open practice teams had back then. One of the players I met was Rams' DB Aeneas Williams; we talked for a minute about his chances of getting inducted in the Hall someday-- he's a good guy, was excited to see him get inducted last night.

Will be even better next year, when Orlando Pace and Kurt Warner get in.

12) Seven players were inducted into Pro Football's Hall of Fame; four of the seven didn't play Division I-A football and one of the three who did was a punter.

11) Jon Lester won his first start for Oakland; they showed the last out of his 2008 no-hitter against the Royals. Last out was made by Alberto Callaspo, who is now his teammate with the A's and had a huge hit in Saturday's win.

10) Red Sox plan on using Yoenis Cespedes in right field; tough sun field late in the day. Guess they figure his arm would be a waste in Fenway's short left field.

9) Weird baseball schedule Saturday; only two games at 4:00, with 13 nite games. Strange not having any games on TV early in the afternoon.

8) Armadillo World HQ has a new 48-inch flatscreen, which makes Channel 720 on DirecTV a must-watch; eight screens at once, can keep track of a lot more stuff. Tremendously tremendous.

7) Arizona's star 1B Paul Goldschmidt was supposed to get Friday off, but when the game got ugly late, he entered the game on a double-switch and batted in the 9th inning, when he got drilled on his hand and broke a bone in the hand.

Diamondbacks drilled Pirate star Andrew McCutchen Saturday, even though it was obvious Goldschmidt's plunking was an accident; Pirates outscored Snakes 15-2 in 8th/9th innings last two nights. Arizona's season is a disaster. .

6) Famous actress June Lockhart (Lassie, Lost in Space) recently turned 89; she was at the Dodger game last night, still in her seat in the 10th inning. She has already been in one movie this year and is filming another-- good for her!!!

5) Evan Longoria DH'd Saturday after he banged up his knee Friday in a collision with a lazy umpire behind first base after Longoria's infield hit. Longoria got thrown out going to second on the play with the Rays down 5-3, not a great moment.

4) Astros' 2B Jose Altuve scored from first base last night after an errant pickoff throw, then another error on a throw to third. Straight outta Little League.

3) There is a new McDonald's near my house; it is tremendous; more drive-thru area and they actually trained the kids who worked there!!! Got thru very quickly despite there being four cars in front of me. Well done........

2) Was little bit sad to watch the golf Saturday and hear Ian Baker-Finch hint that Eldrick Woods had given up because he wasn't contending. Forget exactly which euphemism he used, but something to effect that he had lost interest. This was a guy who was unrivaled in his sport and now is just another guy-- if you were owner of a golf-related company, would you pay Woods to endorse your products?

1) Jackasses at FOX/ESPN will wonder why ratings for baseball playoff games are down this fall; it is because they insist on showing every Bronx-Boston game, even though the two teams have a combined record of 105-114. Meanwhile the good teams go largely ignored; you know, teams that will be playing in October.

Just for the record, when the Royals-A's game ended Saturday, the game in Boston was in the top of 7th inning. Mediocre teams playing sloppy baseball; awesome.

**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 07:27 AM

Betting 101: Best ways to safely handicap the NFL preseason

So you want to bet NFL preseason football, do you?

Steering bettors away from the NFL’s unpredictable exhibition schedule is like trying to convince high school kids to wait until marriage, if you know what we mean. You aren’t going to convince them otherwise so you might as well preach about safe sex - or in this case safe betting habits.

We break down the best ways to handicap the NFL preseason slate and hope you don’t lose your shirt – and pants – by the time Week 1 rolls around:

Read everything

The great thing about the NFL preseason is that books and bettors are on the same level. Coaches don’t reveal their plans until usually the day before a game, and by that time odds have been up for a while. If you catch an online presser or read a quote from a coach spilling the beans on his starters’ playing time, you can quickly get down before the lines adjust.

Research is everything for preseason capping. Find out how many snaps the first teamers will get, what the focal point of the offseason is – offense or defense – and wager accordingly. Also, keep an eye on camp injuries or how veteran players are treating the tune-up games. Some star players go through the motions in August and ones limited by injuries won't risk going all out before the real games start.

A team that is trying to establish some momentum on the ground will likely run the ball a lot – therefore keeping the clock ticking and the final score Under the total. If a team is trying to fill roster spots in the secondary and is plugging in rookies and inexperienced player in its pass defense, than perhaps look at the other team to air it out and exploit those weaknesses.

QB depth

Much the way starting pitchers make up 90 percent of baseball handicapping, quarterbacks hold a similar value when betting on the preseason. It’s the most important position on the field and can single handedly make or break your bets.

Finding a team with depth at quarterback is the key for success during the exhibition schedule. The No. 1 passer will likely only take a handful of snaps in the first two games of the preseason, turning the offense over to the backups.

Look for teams with an experienced backup under center. Many clubs have veterans and former starters on the roster, guys who won’t be freaked out by the NFL’s big stage like rookie QBs and wet-behind-the-ears free agents. These vets can keep the chains moving and often excel against an opponent’s second and third-tier defense.

New coaches and schemes

The preseason is summer school for many NFL teams transitioning their playbook, whether that be with a new head coach, coordinator or just an overall flip in the way they do things.

New head coaches aren’t necessarily a red flag. They can often feel a little pressured to win in the preseason in order to impress the front office and fan base, which can give some teams added betting value. New coordinators, on the other hand, are working in different plays and schemes, which usually come with a learning curve.

Read up on how teams are adjusting to new systems and offenses, especially if there is a dramatic shift in gears, like speeding up with no-huddle attacks or going from a 4-3 defense to a 3-4. When these teams take on established coaches, who have implemented their systems for a while, there can be value going against those new faces on the sideline.

Preseason lines

Come the regular season, the infamous 3-point spread is everywhere. And while a field-goal line is a key number in football betting, it loses some of its stature in the preseason.

Teams are more likely to go for a two-point conversion or try their luck on fourth-and-short in the preseason than play it safe. Not only do the games not matter, but a fourth down gamble or two-point attempt is an extra set for the offense as it works toward the regular season.

Depending on how those rolls of the dice play out, the final score can either be closer than three points or well over it. It’s rare to see a preseason spread of more than three points with most bouncing between 1-2.5 points.

Week to week

For those looking to bet the closest facsimile of Week 1 action during the preseason, you may want to pass on the first two weeks of exhibitions and save your marbles for Week 3. That’s when starting players tend to log the most time, working the majority of the first half and sometimes into the third quarter.

Week 1 and 2 often has first teams playing limited snaps – depending on the team’s situation – and Week 4 is pretty much a craps shoot. Coaches are making their final cuts, players are fighting to stay on the roster, and the coordinators are tightening the final nuts and bolts of their playbooks.

For those bettors who like a challenge, Week 4 of the preseason could be the trickiest week of the entire NFL schedule – preseason, regular season and playoffs – to wager on.

**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 07:31 AM

NFL
Dunkel

Buffalo vs. NY Giants
The Bills and Giants open up the preseason schedule this Sunday as the two teams meet in the Hall of Fame Game. New York is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Giants favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+2 1/2). Here are all of this week's picks.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

Game 241-242: Buffalo vs. NY Giants (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 114.705; NY Giants 115.599
Dunkel Line: NY Giants by 1; 30
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 2 1/2; 33
Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+2 1/2); Under

NFL Hall of Fame Game betting preview: Bills vs. Giants

Buffalo Bills vs. New York Giants (+3, 34)

Football bettors rejoice as the NFL returns with the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio Sunday. The Buffalo Bills and New York Giants face off in a battle of two New York franchises looking to get their seasons off on the right foot in their first preseason action after both missing the playoffs in 2013.

New York missed the postseason during Eli Manning's worst year since winning his second Super Bowl, while the Bills dealt with injuries to quarterback E.J. Manuel as well as running back C.J. Spiller during another disappointing year. But don't expect the star players to carry much of a workload during a game that is famous for first-team offenses and defenses taking as little snaps as possible.

TV: NBC 8 p.m. ET

LINE HISTORY: Various sportsbooks opened the line between Bills -1 and -2.5 before it has reached -3 heading into the weekend. The total opened as low as 32.5 and is up to 34 points at some markets.

INJURY REPORT: Bills - DT M. Dareus (Ques, Disciplinary), LB N. Bradham (Out, Suspension). Giants - T W. Beatty (Ques, Leg), CB J.Hosey (Out, Suspension).

CAPPING THE QBS:

Thanks to Manuel's injury-plagued 2013 the Buffalo Bills may have the edge at QB in this game as backups Thad Lewis and Jeff Tuel both have game experience from the 2013 NFL season once the Bills go to their bench Sunday.

Thad Lewis was 3-2 ATS and 2-3 SU as a starter for the Bills in 2013, throwing for 1,092 yards and four touchdowns while managing to just throw three interceptions during five starts. Lewis also added 52 yards rushing and a touchdown on the ground and best matches Manuel's dual-threat ability as a playmaker who earned wins over the Dolphins on two occasions in 2013.

Meanwhile, Jeff Tuel started twice for the Bills, costing bettors money both times in losses against Cleveland and Kansas City. Tuel passed for 309 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. Reports indicate that despite his struggles Tuel may be in line for the No. 2 job over the more productive Lewis. The Bills also have former Oregon quarterback Dennis Dixon as a fourth QB. Dixon was a 2008 fifth-round selection from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

As for the Giants, quarterback options are not as plentiful behind Eli Manning. The Giants have two low-quality backups behind their two-time Super Bowl winner as veteran relief option Curtis Painter and 2013 midround pick Ryan Nassib will get the bulk of Sunday's snaps.

Painter has experience during his time in Indianapolis. In 2011, when Peyton Manning was out for the season, the lifer backup stepped in to make eight starts. Nassib is just off finishing a career at Syracuse where he threw for 9,000-plus yards as well as 70 touchdowns during three seasons as a starter for the Orange.

If the Giants want to match the Bills' advantage at quarterback depth in this preseason battle they will need a big game from their younger backup in Nassib, who is looking to supplant Painter for the No. 2 role this August.

ABOUT THE BILLS: Rookie Sammy Watkins' debut will be the highlight for casual fans during the Hall of Fame Game. Watkins dominated at Clemson, most famously during its Orange Bowl victory over Ohio State, to become the first wideout taken in the 2014 NFL Draft with the fourth overall pick. Trading up to select Watkins, Bills fans are hoping to see some early flashes of potential to become one of the best wideouts in the league.

According to reports, seventh-round offensive linemen Seantrel Henderson has been a revelation during Bills training camp. Starting camp the earliest out of the NFL franchises, reports surrounding the former top high school prospect out of the University of Miami have been positive as the Hurricanes pass blocker was never short on talent and only dropped to the last round due to character issues. Expect Henderson to get plenty of snaps in the trenches for the Bills as they look to test their rookie.

ABOUT THE GIANTS: New York typically struggles in preseason action as it rests quarterback Eli Manning, going 1-3 ATS in 2013. Following Manning's struggles in the regular season last year, it will be interesting to see how many drives head coach Tom Coughlin gives Manning. The quarterback told the media that while Coughlin has yet to announce if his first teamers would play, he is confident he and the starter will gets some reps Sunday night.

"We have five (preseason games)," Manning told reporters. "Whatever coach wants to do. I wouldn't mind trying to get in a rhythm, get in a couple series and see if we can get some rhythm with that first group."

Running the football was a problem for the Giants in 2013, a problem that the team addressed by bringing in Oakland Raiders rusher Rashad Jennings and drafting Boston College workhorse Andre Williams to join former Madden cover athlete Peyton Hillis in the backfield. Jennings rushed for 733 yards and six touchdowns in Oakland last year while Williams shined for Boston College as a physical, downhill runner that matches the presence the veteran Hillis brings. Expect plenty of runs down the middle for New York once Manning leaves the game Sunday, as Coughlin tries to build confidence in not only the running backs, but also in the offensive line.

While the Bills drafted Sammy Watkins in the first round, the Giants added a talented wideout of their own in Odell Beckham Jr. Fans are excited to see "ODB" play, but the former LSU star will be likely sitting out of Sunday's clash with a hamstring injury. Luckily for the Giants, the team has four more preseason games.

TRENDS:

Dallas bucked the trend in 2013 by winning as an underdog as well as helping the game go Over the total in a 24-20 win over the Dolphins. Favorites are 9-7 SU and 7-7-2 ATS since 1996 after the Cowboys won straight up as underdogs in 2013.

The last 16 Hall of Fame Game meetings have produced a perfect 8-8 Over/Under split, but the game saw its highest score since 2008 when the Dolphins and Cowboys combined for 44 points in a 24-20 final last year.

Buffalo is 0-3 in Hall of Fame Games, losing most recently to the Tennessee Titans in 2009. New York is 1-1 in the HoF Game, beating down the Texans 34-17 in 2002 in its most recent performance in the preseason contest.

* Eight of the last 10 Hall of Fame Games have played Over with a total of 35 or less points.
* NFC teams are 8-2 SU and 7-2-1 ATS versus AFC teams in contests in Canton.
* Bills are 1-5 SU in their opening preseason games the last six years
* Bills are 1-11 SU and 1-10-1 ATS last 12 versus NFC preseason foes.
* Giants are 18-5 SU and 16-7 ATS in preseason openers versus AFC opponents, including 11-1 SU and ATS as pick or dogs.

CONSENSUS: 51 percent of bets are on Bills -3 while 50 percent of total wagers are on Over 33.5.

**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 07:32 AM

WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, August 3

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NEW YORK (11 - 15) at ATLANTA (17 - 9) - 8/3/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.
ATLANTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-5 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (11 - 17) at LOS ANGELES (12 - 15) - 8/3/2014, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 105-73 ATS (+24.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 this season.
LOS ANGELES is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 26-46 ATS (-24.6 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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WASHINGTON (13 - 14) at CHICAGO (11 - 16) - 8/3/2014, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 258-311 ATS (-84.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 162-205 ATS (-63.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 35-60 ATS (-31.0 Units) in road games in August or September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 162-202 ATS (-60.2 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a division game this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-5 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-4 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (13 - 15) at SEATTLE (9 - 20) - 8/3/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 102-72 ATS (+22.8 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1997.
SEATTLE is 92-64 ATS (+21.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
SEATTLE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 7-5 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Sunday, August 3

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3:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. ATLANTA
New York is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
New York is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Atlanta is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Atlanta is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

3:30 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. LOS ANGELES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Los Angeles's last 25 games when playing Connecticut
Los Angeles is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Connecticut

6:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Chicago is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Washington

9:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. SEATTLE
San Antonio is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Seattle
San Antonio is 6-15-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Seattle is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Antonio

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**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 07:35 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, August 3

Phillies-Nationals
Hamels is 4-0, 1.72 in his last five starts.
Strasburg is 0-3, 3.66 in his last five starts.

Phillies are 7-5 in their last twelve road games.
Washington lost four of its last six games.

Five of last six Hamels starts stayed under the total.

Reds-Marlins
Leake is 1-2, 4.05 in his last four starts.
Turner is 2-0, 2.53 in his last two starts.

Cincinnati lost ten of its last twelve road games.
Marlins lost three of their last four games.

Under is 8-0-2 in last ten Cincinnati road games.

Giants-Mets
Bumgarner is 3-1, 3.70 in his last four starts.
Mets won last three Colon starts (2-0, 3.15).

San Francisco lost seven of its last nine games.
Mets won ten of their last thirteen home games.
Four of last five Colon home starts went over the total.

Brewers-Cardinals
Garza is 1-0, 1.20 in his last couple starts.
Lackey was 2-1, 2.70 in his last three starts for Boston.

Milwaukee lost five of last seven road games.
Cardinals lost seven of their last eleven games.

Nine of last twelve Milwaukee games stayed under the total.

Pirates-Diamondbacks
Pirates won last three Liriano starts (2-0, 1.42).
Cahill is 0-6, 8.82 in seven starts this season.

Pirates won five of their last seven games.
Arizona lost three of its last four home games.

Four of last five Cahill starts went over total.

Cubs-Dodgers
Jackson is 0-4, 7.39 in his last seven starts.
Burkett is 1-1, 6.50 in his last four starts.

Cubs lost ten of their last twelve road games.
Dodgers won 16 of its last 22 home games.

Eight of last eleven Jackson starts went over total.

Braves-Padres
Harang is 4-0, 2.87 in his last seven starts.
Ross is 3-0, 0.95 in his last three starts.

Atlanta lost nine of its last twelve road games.
San Diego won six of its last seven home games.

Five of last seven Harang starts stayed under total.

Mariners-Orioles
Iwakuma is 4-1, 2.32 in his last six starts.
Tillman is 0-1, 4.14 in his last six starts.

Seattle is 1-9 in game following its last ten wins.
Baltimore won eight of its last twelve games.

13 of last 16 Seattle games stayed under the total.

Rangers-Indians
Darvish is 2-1, 2.50 in his last three starts; 43-67 Rangers are 13-7 in Darvish starts, 30-60 in all other games.
Bauer is 1-2, 6.06 in his last three starts.

Rangers lost ten of their last fourteen games.
Cleveland won three of its last four games.

Five of last seven Darvish starts stayed under the total.

Angels-Rays
Weaver is 4-0, 3.51 in his last eight starts.
Odorizzi is 3-0, 2.79 in his last three starts.

Angels won 18 of their last 26 games.
Tampa Bay won 10 of 13 games since All-Star break.

Under is 12-5-1 in last eighteen Angel games.

Bronx-Red Sox
Phelps is 2-1, 3.26 in his last five starts.
Buchholz is 0-2, 9.82 in his last couple starts.

Bronx lost five of its last seven games.
Red Sox lost nine of their last eleven games.

Six of last eight Bronx road games stayed under.

Blue Jays-Astros
Stroman is 3-0, 0.43 in his last three starts.
Feldman is 0-3, 6.20 in his last four starts.

Blue Jays won eleven of their last fifteen games.
Astros lost nine of their last fourteen home games.

Over is 19-9 in last 28 Houston games.

Twins-White Sox
Gibson is 1-3, 6.64 in his last four starts.
Quintana is 3-0, 1.74 in his last seven starts.

Minnesota lost ten of its last fifteen games.
White Sox won six of their last nine games.

Under is 7-1 in last eight Quintana starts.

Royals-A's
Shields is 1-2, 2.48 in his last five starts.
Kazmir is 3-0, 1.72 in his last five starts.

Royals won eight of their last eleven games.
Oakland is 16-4 in its last twenty home games.

Six of last seven Kansas City road games stayed under the total.

Rockies-Tigers
de la Rosa is 5-0, 3.65 in his last eight starts.
Sanchez is 1-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.

Colorado lost 17 of its last 19 road games.
Tigers won three of their last four games.

Under is 3-0-1 in last four de la Rosa starts.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Bumgarner 13-10; Colon 12-9
-- Leake 9-13; Turner 6-5
-- Hamels 9-10; Strasburg 11-12
-- Garza 11-11; Lackey 12-9/0-0
-- Jackson 7-15; Beckett 9-10
-- Liriano 10-8; Cahill 1-6
-- Harang 11-10; Ross 11-12

-- Darvish 13-7; Bauer 7-8
-- Iwakuma 10-7; Tillman 14-9
-- Weaver 14-9; Odorizzi 9-12
-- Gibson 9-11; Quintana 9-13
-- Stroman 6-5; Feldman 6-13
-- Shields 13-10; Kazmir 16-5
-- Phelps 5-11; Buchholz 7-10

-- de la Rosa 13-7; Sanchez 10-9

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Bumgarner 5-23; Colon 7-22
-- Leake 5-22; Turner 5-11
-- Hamels 3-19; Strasburg 8-23
-- Garza 8-22; Lackey 5-21
-- Jackson 11-22; Beckett 4-19
-- Liriano 6-18; Cahill 3-7
-- Harang 5-22; Ross 5-23

-- Darvish 3-20; Bauer 4-15
-- Iwakuma 3-17; Tillman 10-23
-- Weaver 5-23; Odorizzi 2-21
-- Gibson 6-20; Quintana 3-22
-- Stroman 2-11; Feldman 4-19
-- Shields 6-23; Kazmir 4-21
-- Phelps 1-16; Buchholz 7-17

-- de la Rosa 8-21; Sanchez 5-19

Umpires
-- Phil-Wsh-- Five of last six Cooper games stayed under.
-- Cin-Mia-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Wegner games.
-- SF-NY-- Underdogs are 7-5 in last dozen Reyburn games.
-- Mil-StL--- Seven of last ten Little games stayed under.
-- Pitt-Az-- Six of last seven Hickox games stayed under.
-- Atl-SD-- Four of last five Knight games stayed under.
-- Cubs-LA-- Home team won 15 of 19 Rackley games.

-- KC-A's-- Under is 8-2-1 in last ten Wendelstedt games.
-- NY-Bos-- Over is 8-1-1 in last ten Schrieber games.
-- Tex-Clev-- Favorites won last four Eddings games.
-- Sea-Balt--- Five of last seven Timmons games went over.
-- LA-TB-- Eight of last ten Carapazza games stayed under.
-- Tor-Hst-- Last six Meals games went over the total.
-- Min-Chi-- Last twelve Danley games stayed under.

-- Col-Det-- 11 of last 13 BWelke games stayed under.

**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 07:36 AM

MLB

Sunday, August 3

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1:05 PM
TEXAS vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games on the road
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing at home against Texas
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas

1:08 PM
COLORADO vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing at home against Colorado

1:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets's last 12 games when playing San Francisco
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco

1:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MIAMI
Cincinnati is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cincinnati's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home

1:35 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Philadelphia's last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Washington is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home

1:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. BALTIMORE
Seattle is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games on the road
Baltimore is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing Seattle
Baltimore is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home

1:40 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TAMPA BAY
LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games on the road
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games at home

2:10 PM
TORONTO vs. HOUSTON
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

2:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games

2:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

4:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. OAKLAND
Kansas City is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Kansas City is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Oakland is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games at home

4:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ARIZONA
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

4:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. LA DODGERS
Chi Cubs are 2-9-1 SU in their last 12 games ,on the road
Chi Cubs are 8-16-1 SU in their last 25 games ,
LA Dodgers9-2-1 SU in their last 12 games when playing Chi Cubs
LA Dodgers15-7-1 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

4:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN DIEGO
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Atlanta's last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games at home

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**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 07:42 AM

MLB

Sunday, August 3

Jays ice cold in Texas

The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled at Minute Maid Park, posting a 2-6 record in their last eight games against the Houston Astros in the Lone Star State as of Saturday.

The two clubs meet again in Texas Sunday, with the Jays currently listed as -153 faves with a total of 8.5.

Recent history shows Reds owning Marlins

The Cincinnati Reds have simply dominated the Miami Marlins in recent matchups, winning seven in a row against the Fish. The two clubs will renew acquaintances in the Sunshine State Sunday.

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

Tribe traditionally a good bet as home dogs

The Cleveland Indians are proving the doubters wrong at Progressive Field. In their last eight games when listed as home dogs, the Tribe is 7-1 through Saturday.

Cleveland is currently listed as a +102 fave for their meeting with the Texas Rangers in Ohio Sunday afternoon. The total for the game is set at 7.5.

Mets, Colon coming through as home dogs

With Bartolo Colon on the bump, the New York Mets have been a solid play as home dogs as of late, winning five out of their last six matchups at Citi Field.

The Mets are presently listed as +107 underdogs for their matchup with the San Francisco Giants in the Big Apple Sunday. The total is 6.5.

M's, Iwakuma dominating on the road

Starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma and his Seattle Mariners have been road warriors lately. The M's have won seven out of their last eight games away from Safeco Field with Iwakuma on the mound.

The Japanese product gets the ball for Seattle when they visit the Baltimore Orioles in Maryland Sunday. The Birds are currently -112 faves with an O/U of eight.

Halos lights out on astroturf

The Los Angeles Angels love playing on astroturf, posting a 8-1 record in their last nine on the artificial surface. That's good news for Halos backers as they'll take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field Sunday.

The Rays are presently -111 faves with a total of 7.5.

**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 07:56 AM

MLB

Sunday, August 3

Domonic Brown, Philadelphia - Ques Sun

Brown is dealing with an illness and has missed the last two games. He is questionable return for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado - Ques Sun

Gonzalez left Friday's game with a sprained right ankle and did not play Saturday. He is questionable to play Sunday against the Tigers.

**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 08:33 AM

MLB
Dunkel

NY Yankees at Boston
The Yankees look to follow up yesterday's 6-4 win and come into tonight's contest with a 4-1 record in Clay Buchholz' last 5 home starts against New York. New York is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Yankees favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+105). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

Game 951-952: San Francisco at NY Mets (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 15.121; NY Mets (Colon) 16.773
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-125); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+105); Under

Game 953-954: Cincinnati at Miami (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 16.804; Miami (Turner) 14.664
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Miami (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-105); Over

Game 955-956: Philadelphia at Washington (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 16.722; Washington (Strasburg) 15.771
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Washington (-165); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+145); Over

Game 957-958: Milwaukee at St. Louis (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Garza) 17.329; St. Louis (Lackey) 15.855
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+120); Under

Game 959-960: Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Jackson) 14.662; LA Dodgers (Beckett) 17.248
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-220); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-220); Under

Game 961-962: Pittsburgh at Arizona (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Liriano) 17.331; Arizona (Cahill) 14.409
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 3; 9
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-150); Over

Game 963-964: Atlanta at San Diego (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Harang) 14.809; San Diego (Ross) 17.332
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: San Diego (-130); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-130); Over

Game 965-966: Texas at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Darvish) 16.221; Cleveland (Bauer) 14.660
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Texas (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-115); Under

Game 967-968: Seattle at Baltimore (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Iwakuma) 16.911; Baltimore (Tillman) 14.748
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2; 7
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-105); Under

Game 969-970: LA Angels at Tampa Bay (1:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 17.399; Tampa Bay (Odorizzi) 15.662
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+105); Over

Game 971-972: Minnesota at Chicago White Sox (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Gibson) 14.219; White Sox (Quintana) 15.738
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-165); Under

Game 973-974: Toronto at Houston (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Stroman) 17.442; Houston (Feldman) 14.907
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Toronto (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-160); Under

Game 975-976: Kansas City at Oakland (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Shields) 18.211; Oakland (Kazmir) 16.856
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Oakland (-165); 7
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+145); Under

Game 977-978: NY Yankees at Boston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Phelps) 15.422; Boston (Buchholz) 14.510
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+105); Under

Game 979-980: Colorado at Detroit (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 16.773; Detroit (Sanchez) 15.609
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+170); Under

**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 08:35 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Connecticut at Los Angeles
The Sun head to Los Angeles today to face a Sparks team that is 6-20 ATS in its last 26 home games. Connecticut is the pick (+6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Sparks favored by only 4. Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+6 1/2). Here are all of today's WNBA picks.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

Game 651-652: New York at Atlanta (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 107.769; Atlanta 114.386
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 6 1/2; 160
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 9; 154 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+9); Over

Game 653-654: Connecticut at Los Angeles (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 107.968; Los Angeles 112.106
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 4; 161
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 6 1/2; 156 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+6 1/2); Over

Game 655-656: Washington at Chicago (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 108.389; Chicago 115.262
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 7; 148
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 4 1/2; 153 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-4 1/2); Under

Game 657-658: San Antonio at Seattle (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 105.550; Seattle 109.735
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 4; 144
Vegas Line & Total: Seattle by 1; 148 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-1); Under

**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 08:45 AM

Game of the day?!?!?! Really?!?!?!

Armadillo was right, as usual, this morning when he said "Jackasses at FOX/ESPN will wonder why ratings for baseball playoff games are down this fall; it is because they insist on showing every Bronx-Boston game, even though the two teams have a combined record of 105-114. Meanwhile the good teams go largely ignored; you know, teams that will be playing in October.

Just for the record, when the Royals-A's game ended Saturday, the game in Boston was in the top of 7th inning. Mediocre teams playing sloppy baseball; awesome!"

I guess we have to include this source along with ESPN and Fox:

MLB

Sunday, August 3

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Game of the Day: Yankees at Red Sox
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New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox (-122, 9)

The New York Yankees are trying to break out of a funk and stay in the race in the American League East. Several new arrivals attempt to give the Yankees a series win when they visit the Boston Red Sox in the rubber match of a three-game series. The Red Sox took the opener on Friday as they worked a slew of new players into the lineup but fell off on Saturday as New York earned a 6-4 victory to even the series.

The Yankees received contributions from newcomers Chase Headley, Stephen Drew and Martin Prado in Saturday’s triumph but it was veteran stalwarts Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira doing the bulk of the damage. New York is five games behind frontrunner Baltimore in the AL East and has won only two of its last seven to drop into third place. The Red Sox introduced Yoenis Cespedes to the home crowd on Saturday and could have both Cespedes and Allen Craig in the lineup for the finale.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: Sportsbooks opened with the Red Sox as -122 home favorites and a total of 9.

INJURY REPORT: Red Sox - 1B Allen Craig (Questionable, ankle)

POWER RANKINGS: Yankees (-162), Red Sox (-119)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH David Phelps (5-5, 3.89 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Clay Buchholz (5-7, 5.87)

Phelps had a string of five straight starts allowing two or fewer earned runs come to an end on Monday, when he was reached for four runs and eight hits over six innings to suffer a loss at Texas. The Notre Dame product had not suffered a loss in eight straight outings before falling to the Rangers. Phelps made three appearances out of the bullpen against Boston in April and allowed a total of two unearned runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings.

Buchholz is the lone starter left from the Red Sox’s opening day rotation, though his performance this season may have been one reason his name was not mentioned much at the trade deadline. The 29-year-old is 1-2 in three starts since the All-Star break, allowing 16 runs - 15 earned - and 23 hits in 17 innings during that span. Buchholz last started against New York on April 10 and was reached for four runs - two earned - on seven hits in six innings to suffer the loss.

TRENDS:

* Red Sox are 1-4 in Buchholz's last five home starts vs. Yankees.
* Yankees are 1-8 in Phelps' last nine starts as a road underdog.
* Red Sox are 2-9 in their last 11 overall.
* Under is 5-1 in Phelps' last six starts overall.

CONSENSUS: 56.63 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the Yankees.

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**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 09:38 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, August 3

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SAN FRANCISCO (59 - 51) at NY METS (53 - 57) - 1:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 67-77 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-67 (-24.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 23-13 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLON is 33-19 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 18-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 33-19 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-21 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-21 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-11 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-45 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-20 (+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.
NY METS are 46-65 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 18-34 (-13.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 97-118 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 97-118 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 25-41 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 22-37 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 10-30 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLON is 70-61 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. NY METS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 2-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
COLON is 2-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (55 - 55) at MIAMI (54 - 56) - 1:10 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. JACOB TURNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 54-56 (+3.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 56-57 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 683-756 (+54.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 620-700 (+38.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 495-545 (+45.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 382-330 (+67.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 215-175 (+44.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
TURNER is 2-11 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. MIAMI since 1997
LEAKE is 2-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.13 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

JACOB TURNER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
TURNER is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (49 - 62) at WASHINGTON (59 - 49) - 1:35 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 122-151 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-25 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-75 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 88-117 (-29.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 22-30 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 63-60 (-25.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 22-30 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 27-27 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-11 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 383-359 (+43.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HAMELS is 11-2 (+10.6 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. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 28-29 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
STRASBURG is 25-28 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 25-28 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 12-16 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-5 (-0.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAMELS is 15-6 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.075.
His team's record is 21-8 (+8.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-17. (-6.0 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
STRASBURG is 3-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 0.929.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-2. (+5.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (61 - 50) at ST LOUIS (58 - 51) - 2:15 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 84-149 (-48.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 66-89 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 130-82 (+27.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 405-279 (+56.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 26-12 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-15 (+12.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-24 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 60-46 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-49 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-33 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 26-31 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-5 (-0.5 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.2 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GARZA is 3-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.582.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+3.1 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LACKEY is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
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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CHICAGO CUBS (46 - 63) at LA DODGERS (63 - 48) - 4:10 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 112-160 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-42 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-30 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-80 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 112-160 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-52 (-14.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 53-91 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSON is 17-36 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 13-32 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 17-36 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 12-33 (-20.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 24-7 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 30-32 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BECKETT is 10-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BECKETT is 11-19 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BECKETT is 10-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
JACKSON is 3-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BECKETT is 2-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (59 - 51) at ARIZONA (48 - 63) - 4:10 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 156-122 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 154-121 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 126-100 (+23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 86-54 (+22.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-63 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 17-27 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 22-33 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 38-45 (-15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-63 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+1.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LIRIANO is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CAHILL is 2-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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ATLANTA (58 - 53) at SAN DIEGO (50 - 60) - 4:10 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 17-32 (-15.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 32-32 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-12 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-11 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 73-40 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
HARANG is 17-10 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 37-48 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-3 (+0.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HARANG is 6-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.212.
His team's record is 8-8 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-4. (+6.8 units)

TYSON ROSS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (43 - 67) at CLEVELAND (55 - 55) - 1:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 43-67 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 41-63 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 32-46 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 27-39 (-14.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 147-126 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 83-52 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 55-40 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 141-120 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 54-30 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 79-43 (+29.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 42-15 (+22.8 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 19-40 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 30-44 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-1 (+4.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

YU DARVISH vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DARVISH is 1-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.526.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. TEXAS since 1997
BAUER is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.69 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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SEATTLE (57 - 53) at BALTIMORE (61 - 48) - 1:35 PM
HISASHI IWAKUMA (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 62-48 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 99-81 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 55-46 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-33 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 31-17 (+16.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-19 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-7 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
TILLMAN is 15-9 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 32-20 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 14-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 20-10 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 21-15 (+14.7 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)
SEATTLE is 31-22 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 21-14 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SEATTLE is 28-21 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 19-13 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 24-17 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
IWAKUMA is 39-27 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 38-26 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 90-138 (-71.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 13-25 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-2 (+2.9 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
IWAKUMA is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
TILLMAN is 5-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 0.909.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (65 - 44) at TAMPA BAY (54 - 56) - 1:40 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 65-44 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 731-717 (+61.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 433-357 (+56.3 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 31-13 (+16.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 32-12 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-56 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-31 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-31 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-34 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-20 (-12.8 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 4-2 (+1.8 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WEAVER is 4-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.072.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ODORIZZI is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (49 - 60) at CHI WHITE SOX (54 - 57) - 2:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-57 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-24 (+7.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 51-56 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-27 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-37 (+19.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 59-78 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-9 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 299-302 (+35.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 54-59 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-70 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-51 (+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 23-39 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-69 (-20.1 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 7-6 (+0.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GIBSON is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
QUINTANA is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.36 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

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TORONTO (60 - 52) at HOUSTON (46 - 65) - 2:10 PM
MARCUS STROMAN (R) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 60-52 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 46-36 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 43-100 (-41.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 49-90 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 49-90 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 36-99 (-38.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-50 (-23.4 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.
FELDMAN is 32-44 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 32-44 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 16-26 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 5-19 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 3-14 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-3 (+1.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
FELDMAN is 1-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.15 and a WHIP of 1.283.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.3 units)

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KANSAS CITY (56 - 53) at OAKLAND (67 - 42) - 4:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 67-42 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 139-80 (+36.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 278-205 (+64.7 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 14-3 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
OAKLAND is 40-17 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 65-38 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 174-119 (+48.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 157-102 (+43.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 78-54 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-19 (+12.6 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.
KAZMIR is 21-3 (+16.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 14-3 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 16-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 72-46 (+26.1 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 67-57 (+24.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 71-65 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-59 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 38-27 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 71-59 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 20-8 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 23-9 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 11-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 29-13 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 20-9 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 11-2 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 9-2 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-1 (+1.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SHIELDS is 5-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 7-6 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-8. (-4.2 units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KAZMIR is 4-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.15 and a WHIP of 1.538.
His team's record is 7-8 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+2.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (56 - 53) at BOSTON (49 - 61) - 8:05 PM
DAVID PHELPS (R) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 29-34 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 49-62 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 75-83 (-28.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 5-12 (-8.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
BOSTON is 27-31 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 8-14 (-12.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 19-32 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 45-53 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 35-43 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 31-41 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 26-33 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 23-31 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 193-187 (-47.8 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.
BUCHHOLZ is 11-18 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 7-5 (+1.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

DAVID PHELPS vs. BOSTON since 1997
PHELPS is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.019.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 5-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.564.
His team's record is 5-8 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-1.0 units)

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COLORADO (44 - 66) at DETROIT (60 - 47) - 1:05 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 44-66 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 17-38 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 24-46 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-26 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 44-66 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 29-48 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 92-168 (-46.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
DETROIT is 13-1 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
DE LA ROSA is 34-17 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 6-0 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 13-1 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 34-16 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 22-4 (+20.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 10-1 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 17-8 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 158-122 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 29-27 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 55-49 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 29-27 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 44-37 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-30 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SANCHEZ is 42-43 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 41-42 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. DETROIT since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.86 and a WHIP of 1.582.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.20 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 09:46 AM

MLB

Sunday, August 3

Indians hot in dog role with Bauer on the mound

The Cleveland Indians are 4-0 the last four games Trevor Bauer has started and they have been underdogs.

In those four games, the Indians have won at Detroit and Los Angeles (Dodgers) and defeated the Yankees and Angels at home.

Bauer takes the mound for the Indians as the underdog once again with Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers in town. Cleveland is currently a +112 home dog for the matchup.

Road teams streaking with Wegner working the plate

Road teams are 7-1 in the last eight games when umpire Mark Wegner has worked behind the plate.

Overall this season, visiting ball clubs are 12-7 when he's been tasked with calling balls and strikes.

Wegner is back behind the dish in Florida as the Miami Marlins host the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. The Reds are -113 road faves.

WNBA

Sunday, August 3

Liberty slumping in recent road games

If you've been backing the New York Liberty, you've more than likely avoided (or faded) them on the road. That's because the Eastern Conference club is just 2-9 against the spread in its last 11 ball games. Furthermore, the Liberty are just 3-10 ATS on the road season-to-date.

The Atlanta Dream play host to the Liberty Sunday afternoon and the struggling road club has been tabbed as 8.5-point road dogs for the affair.

CFL

Sunday, August 3

Road teams have big Week 6 in Canada

Road teams went 4-0 straight up and against the spread in Week 6 action in the Canadian Football League.

Winnipeg (at Hamilton), Toronto (at Montreal), B.C. (at Calgary) and Saskatchewan (at Ottawa) all pulled through for their backers. The perfect week for the visitor improved their record to 13-11 ATS through the first six weeks of the 2014 seasons north of the border.

Week 7 lines have not hit the board yet. Saskatchewan, Edmonton, Hamilton and Ottawa are road teams this week.

**Udog** · 08-03-2014, 11:10 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Sunday, August 3

San Francisco at NY Mets, 1:10 ET
Bumgarner: SAN FRANCISCO 21-13 SU on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
Colon: NY METS 18-34 SU as a home underdog of +100 to +125

Cincinnati at Miami, 1:10 ET
Leake: CINCINNATI 7-17 SU in road games after a one run loss
Turner: MIAMI is 24-15 SU after 3 or more consecutive home games

Philadelphia at Washington, 1:35 ET
Hamels: PHILADELPHIA 16-7 SU revenging a shutout loss to opponent
Strasburg: 11-18 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175

Milwaukee at St Louis, 2:15 ET
Garza: MILWAUKEE 18-10 SU in road games after 3 or more consecutive road games
Lackey: ST LOUIS 13-19 SU after scoring 9 runs or more

Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers, 4:10 ET
Jackson: CHICAGO SU when playing on Sunday
Beckett: LA DODGERS 46-20 SU after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8

Pittsburgh at Arizona, 4:10 ET
Liriano: PITTSBURGH 19-9 SU against NL West opponents
Cahill: ARIZONA 17-27 SU when the total is 8 to 8.5

Atlanta at San Diego, 4:10 ET
Harang: ATLANTA 12-4 SU in road games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6
Ross: 8-17 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125

Texas at Cleveland, 1:05 ET
Darvish: TEXAS 6-18 SU after having lost 15 or more of their last 20
Bauer: CLEVELAND 36-21 SU against AL West opponents

Seattle at Baltimore, 1:35 ET
Iwakuma: SEATTLE 13-23 SU after allowing 3 runs or less 2 straight games
Tillman: BALTIMORE 31-24 SU after 3 straight games without a stolen base

LA Angeles at Tampa Bay, 1:40 ET
Weaver: LA ANGELS 31-13 SU after a loss
Odorizzi: TAMPA BAY 15-23 SU after 2 straight games where they committed no errors

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 ET
Gibson: MINNESOTA 7-1 SU in road games after 3 straight games without a stolen base
Quintana: CHI WHITE SOX 37-60 SU after having won 2 of their last 3 games

Toronto at Houston, 2:10 ET
Stroman: TORONTO 24-13 SU after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6
Feldman: HOUSTON 13-34 SU in home games after 2 games without giving up a stolen base

Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 ET
Shields: KANSAS CITY 19-24 SU as an underdog of +100 to +150
Kazmir: OAKLAND 61-23 SU as a favorite of -150 or more

NY Yankees at Boston, 8:05 ET
Phelps: NY YANKEES 15-6 SU in road games after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7
Buchholz: BOSTON 5-12 SU at home with a money line of -100 to -125

Colorado at Detroit, 1:05 ET
De La Rosa: 22-4 TSR after a loss
Sanchez: DETROIT 15-17 SU at home when the total is 8.5 to 10

TSR = Team Start Record

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