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**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 08:38 AM

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

-- Home plate ump Mike Winters took a pitch directly to his right forearm in the 2nd inning in Philly; it swelled badly within a minute, but he got it wrapped and worked the rest of game behind the plate. Tough dude.

-- Congrats to Bartolo Colon on winning his 200th career game last night.

-- Lions fired HC Jim Schwartz LY; he is now DC in Buffalo. Bills-Lions play in Detroit October 5, as well as in last preseason game in three weeks.

-- Justin Masterson's first two starts with St Louis: eight IP, ten runs allowed.

-- Bengals' coach Marvin Lewis is 90-90-1, but is taking grief because he hasn't won a playoff game; Cincy's three coaches before Lewis were 52-124.

-- Cubs' prospect Javier Baez is second player in 100 years with three HRs in his first three big league games; other was Cardinals' Joe Cunningham in 1954, who wound up hitting .293 with a .403 career OB% in a 12-year career, but wound up with only 64 career homers; somewhere upstairs I have his baseball card from the end of his career.

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Its strange the things you remember....

13) I had braces when I was a teenager; just remember how surly my orthodontist was, how he’d snap at his hygienist. She seemed so unhappy being there—the guy was a creep. But he was an Irish creep and my mother knew his mother from church- she liked all things/people Irish, so I got stuck going to this guy who used to tell me “That doesn’t hurt” when he would tighten my braces. It hurt like hell, even if I was a soft suburban kid.

12) I remember that racetracks never had telephones; when we went to Saratoga in August, you couldn’t get ball scores or talk to anyone on the outside while we were there. What percentage of people there today have cellphones with them? 85%? 90%? More than that?

11) I remember my 9th grade math teacher was Mr Terzian; good teacher, really smart guy, little spacy. Looked a lot like Pete Carril, the old Princeton basketball coach. One day he comes into class and asks if anyone found a golf club on the football field. Turns out he was whacking around golf balls and left his driver on the 50-yard line. No bueno. Driving range would’ve been cheaper than losing his driver.

10) In 1974-75, Bronx Bombers played home games at Shea Stadium, because their ballpark was being remodeled. I was 15; I went on a bus trip with some friends for a Bat Day game with the Royals. All kids 16 and under got a bat for free; well, all kids but me. Jerk at the turnstile didn’t believe I was 15 because I was very tall for my age; because I was 15, I didn’t have anything to prove my age, so I never got a bat. Like money for the bat was coming out of the jerk's pocket. Rat bastard.

9) I remember Larry Brown coaching in the ABA while wearing overalls; even found a picture of it on the Internet last month. He is the reason NBA coaches have a dress code. 38 years later and Brown is still coaching at SMU, albeit in college and in a suit jacket, not overalls.

8) Because of this website, I once watched a Chiefs-Giants preseason game in the press box at Giants Stadium; was weird sitting there by myself watching, but they have free food in the press room before/after the game and at halftime. I’m in the food line, and former Chiefs’ QB Len Dawson is right behind me.

Two things; a) He’s a lot bigger than I thought he was.......
b) Why the hell am I in front of Len Dawson in the food line?

He played in two of the first four Super Bowls; he should eat before me.

7) 30 years ago I was an official scorer for a minor league team in the Eastern League. Guy who typed in messages on the scoreboard sat next to me all summer; nice enough guy. After the season, I find out the guy turned himself into the FBI because the mob had put a hit out on him, for unknown (to me) reasons.

Geez, what if they took a shot at him and hit me instead? Being an official scorer wasn’t much fun to begin with (stats are serious business) but this was ridiculous.

6) I was lucky enough to be an assistant basketball coach at Schenectady High for eight years; the school Pat Riley went to. Early in my third year there, our head coach was talking to the kids about “…when you play for a state championship”.

This for a team that had won a combined nine games the previous two seasons. I’m thinking if we could win one sectional game it would be a great accomplishment. Turns out the coach was truly a great coach and three years later, we won a state championship, then three years after that, won another one.

One of the great experiences of my life, but I’ll always remember how he saw the future clearly when it seemed impossible for something like that to happen.

5) When I was in 8th grade, I missed a foul shot with game tied and 0:01 left; we lost in double OT and even though it was the best game I played that year, I was the goat, no doubt. Our team finished 1-13, not a lot of fun.

Years later, I wound up shooting free throws for beer after third quarter of a CBA game in Albany. Can’t remember if Phil Jackson or George Karl was coaching the Albany Patroons back then, but one of them saw me make four foul shots (out of 7) in 0:24, netting me four cases of beer, which I unsuccessfully tried to trade for soda.

Would’ve traded all four cases of beer for that foul shot in 8th grade to have gone in.

4) I remember that before ESPN, before the shot clock, before Coach K, Duke once led North Carolina 7-0 at halftime. Of a basketball game. Kids today have no idea how tedious basketball could be without a shot clock.

3) I remember the first time I saw Steve Martin on TV; still the funniest guy I’ve ever seen. He was on the Tonight Show when the Tonight Show was a huge deal, it was the early 70’s and Buddy Hackett was the guest host.

White suit and all, he did his classic comedy routine and I was hooked for life. What a brilliant guy and a good actor, too.

2) My cousin took me to a comedy club in Manhattan in 1978, the same night Pete Rose’s 44-game hitting streak ended, that I remember. Pat Benatar sang that night; she was an up-and-comer back then. The MC was Richard Belzer, who now plays Detective Munch on the SVU show on TV; I was terrified he was going to pick on me in the audience, unaware that the people he was jousting with in the crowd were plants, his friends. Catch a Rising Star was the place; I was 18, it was great fun.

1) Some days are better than others; on a Monday ten years ago, friend of mine set it up so I would meet Kurt Warner at Giants’ training camp, which was a great moment. There is a picture of the two of us in my living room; he looks happier than me in the pic but no way he was.

Anyway, while I was waiting to meet Kurt, I was talking to this writer who was in from New Orleans to do a feature on Eli Manning, who was a rookie that year- they both went to Newman HS in New Orleans.

Writer was Michael Lewis; you may have heard of him—he wrote Moneyball. So a guy who roots like hell for the Rams/A’s met Kurt Warner and the guy who wrote Moneyball in the same hour. On a Monday afternoon in Albany.

Sometimes, you just never know.

**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 08:38 AM

Ambrose faces key weekend at Watkins Glen

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- When the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series comes to the road course at Watkins Glen International, Marcos Ambrose expects to be the center of attention.

"Certainly, I get talked about more, and people want to know what I'm doing," Ambrose said Friday at the Glen, understating the case. "That’s a good thing. I don't have any problem with that."

Winner of Sprint Cup races at WGI in 2012 and 2013, Ambrose is expected to excel at the 2.45-mile road course. That doesn’t mean, however, that he expects to have an easy time in Sunday's Cheez-It 355 at the Glen (1 p.m. ET, ESPN).

And though he'll be under closer scrutiny than he is at oval tracks, Ambrose will try to keep his own focus as narrow as possible and concentrate on the task at hand.

"You just have to do the best you can," he said. "I can't change anything but how I drive the race car. That's what I'll focus on. ... You know it won't be easy. There are going to be 10 to 12 guys out there that have a shot to win the race. You just know going in that it won't be a cakewalk. It's going to have to be a big grind to get the victory."

Though Watkins Glen may give Ambrose his best chance at a victory and an accompanying berth in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the Australian driver will try to keep that thought away from the forefront of his consciousness.

"It's an important weekend, no doubt," said Ambrose, who was fifth fastest in opening practice and second to AJ Allmendinger in the final session. "You have to try to downplay that as best as you can coming in. ... You can only do what you can out there behind the wheel and let the racing gods work out whether it's your day or not."

ROAD MAP FOR CHASE ELLIOTT

During a Wednesday interview on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, team owner Rick Hendrick said he expects driver Chase Elliott to make his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut next year.

That's fine with Dale Earnhardt Jr., who owns the No. 9 Chevrolet driven by Elliott in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

"I think it makes great sense," Earnhardt said Friday before opening Cup practice at Watkins Glen. "Two Nationwide seasons, run a little Cup in that second season and go right into Cup.

"I think that's the plan. He's running well enough that that seems to make a lot of sense. I wouldn't have expected anything else, to be honest with you."

In his rookie season with JR Motorsports, Elliott leads the Nationwide standings by two points over teammate Regan Smith. Plans for Elliott's future include a second season in NNS next year before a jump to a full-time Cup ride in 2016.

And though NASCAR restricts an owner to a maximum of four drivers per Cup organization, the sanctioning body does make an allowance for occasional appearances by a rookie driver in what would be a fifth car.

Accordingly, Hendrick could field a car for Elliott on a limited basis next year.

BAD DAY FOR DANICA

Stewart-Haas driver Danica Patrick will start from the rear of the field in Sunday's race after blowing an engine during Friday's first practice session. By rule, an engine change requires a driver to drop to the back for the start of the race, regardless of qualifying position.

Patrick completed seven laps in opening practice before the failure. She finished the session 32nd fastest at 124.292 mph.

But the blown engine was the least of Patrick's worries. With five minutes left in final practice, she buried the nose of her No. 10 Chevrolet in a tire barrier near the exit from the bus stop chicane, the result of a shock failure that compressed the left-front of the car and popped the tire.

With severe damage to the primary Chevy, Patrick's team rolled out a backup car and began mounting her third engine of the day in the backup.

"The only positive thing is that I'm hoping I'm using up all my bad luck and mistakes and all the bad stuff in one day, so that I can get it out of the system before we got to the next one," Patrick said. "On second thought, I suppose that after an engine change this morning we were starting in the back anyway.

"Third, I would say, if you're going to have to start at the back of a track, the strategies are all over the place on road courses, and it just might push us into something that works."

First practice also was unkind to SHR owner/driver Tony Stewart, who had to change transmissions after issues in the opening practice. According to road-course rules, however, Stewart will retain the starting position he earns in Saturday's time trials.

NASCAR, IMG PARTNER TO EXTEND GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

Earlier this week, NASCAR announced a 10-year international broadcast partnership with IMG to assist the sanctioning body with expanding its footprint, audience base and revenues outside of North and South America.

IMG will focus its efforts to key international territories such as Western Europe and Australia, as well as regions where motorsports are less known, including Southeast Asia, China and Eastern Europe.

Currently, NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 175 countries through more than 20 broadcast partners worldwide. IMG will assist NASCAR with creating and executing a new international media strategy for 2015 and beyond. The new international broadcasting rights will coincide with the domestic broadcasting rights partnerships with FOX and NBC announced last summer.

**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 08:40 AM

CFL
Dunkel

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Game 127-128: Ottawa at Calgary (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 101.448; Calgary 121.975
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 20 1/2; 42
Vegas Line: Calgary by 13; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-13); Under

CFL
Long Sheet

Week 7

Saturday, August 9

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OTTAWA (1 - 4) at CALGARY (4 - 1) - 8/9/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in road games since 1996.
OTTAWA is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in road lined games since 1996.

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

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 7

Ottawa (1-4) Calgary (4-1)-- RedBlacks are 0-3 on road (0-3 as road dogs) losing away games by 8-16-11 points- their losses in games where their turnover margin was worse than +2 were by 16-11-24 points- they trailed Riders 32-7 at half last week at home. Stampeders lost 25-24 at home to BC last week after a 4-0 start; they're 1-2 as home favorites- their last three games overall were all decided by 4 or less points. Calgary turned ball over three times (-2) last week after turning it over total of twice (+5) in its four wins. This is first time Ottawa has been dog of more than seven points, as linemaker reacts to last week's blowout loss.

CFL

Week 7

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Trend Report
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Saturday, August 9

7:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Ottawa's last 15 games
Ottawa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home
Calgary is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

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CFL

Week 7

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Game of the Day: Redblacks at Stampeders
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Ottawa Redblacks at Calgary Stampeders (-13.5, 48)

The Ottawa Redblacks and Calgary Stampeders may be off to different starts to their respective CFL seasons, but they're both within reach of the division lead. The Redblacks look to halt a two-game losing skid Saturday as they head to Calgary for a date with the formidable Stampeders. Ottawa has dropped all three of its road games during its inaugural season, and will be in tough against a Stampeders team that has allowed a league-low 77 points.

The margin for error in the West Division is paper-thin - and the Stampeders found out the hard way last week, dropping a 25-24 decision to the BC Lions and subsequently dropping out of top spot in the division. Bo Levi Mitchell was denied in his quest to become the first quarterback in league history to win his first eight starts, but is primed for a bounce-back against a Redblacks defensive unit that is surrendering an average of 30 points per contest.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN

LINE HISTORY: The opening line favored the Stampeders by 13, but has since shifted to -13.5.The total opened at a relatively low 46 with bettors quickly betting it all the way up to 48.

INJURY REPORT: Redblacks - N/A Stampeders - RB Matt Walter (Questionable, Concussion), DB Buddy Jackson (Questionable, Undisclosed)

ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (1-4): Quarterback Henry Burris is no stranger to slow starts - he was part of the 2013 Hamilton Tiger-Cats roster that stumbled to a 1-4 start before rebounding to represent the East in the Grey Cup. He believes the Redblacks can rebound from last week's 38-14 thumping at the hands of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. "I'm very confident that we're going to bounce back and do some much better things," he told reporters. "Right now we have the players that can make the plays ... we just have to make those things happen."

ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (4-1): Mitchell looked strangely ordinary in the narrow loss to the Lions, completing 21-of-31 passes for 227 yards with a touchdown and an interception as Calgary fell short of its first 5-0 start since 1995. But Mitchell didn't get much help in the second half as the Stampeders managed just a Rene Paredes field goal after cruising to a 21-10 advantage through 30 minutes. Close contests have been the norm for Calgary of late, with each of its previous three games decided by four or fewer points.

TRENDS:

*RedBlacks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
*Stampeders are 22-6 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS loss.
*Under is 8-1 in Stampeders last 9 games overall.

CONSENSUS: 57 percent of users are taking the Stampeders -13.5 with totals bettors 57 percent in favor of the over.

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**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 08:41 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Minnesota at Phoenix
The Mercury (25-4 SU) play host to a Minnesota team that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games versus teams with a winning SU record. Phoenix is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Mercury favored by 7 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-5). Here are all of today's WNBA picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Game 651-652: Minnesota at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 116.980; Phoenix 124.357
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 7 1/2; 166
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 5; 160
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-5); Over

WNBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, August 9

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MINNESOTA (24 - 6) at PHOENIX (25 - 4) - 8/9/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHOENIX is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in home games this season.
PHOENIX is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PHOENIX is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in August or September games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in August or September games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 9-5 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 12-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Saturday, August 9

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Trend Report
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10:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games

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**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 08:43 AM

MLB
Dunkel

San Francisco at Kansas City
The Royals look to follow up last night's 4-2 win in the series opener and come into tonight's contest with an 8-1 record in their last 9 games after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Kansas City is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Royals favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-125). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Game 951-952: San Diego at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Stults) 15.406; Pittsburgh (Liriano) 14.012
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-170); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+150); Over

Game 953-954: NY Mets at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Gee) 15.981; Philadelphia (Hamels) 14.880
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-160); 7
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+140); Under

Game 955-956: Miami at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Penny) 14.309; Cincinnati (Simon) 15.996
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 957-958: Washington at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Roark) 16.433; Atlanta (Harang) 13.988
Dunkel Line: Washington by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-120); Under

Game 959-960: LA Dodgers at Milwaukee (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Greinke) 15.302; Milwaukee (Fiers) 16.414
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+120)); Under

Game 961-962: Colorado at Arizona (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.369; Arizona (Cahill) 13.012
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Arizona (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-110); Over

Game 963-964: Cleveland at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Kluber) 17.302; NY Yankees (McCarthy) 15.411
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 2; 6
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-115); Under

Game 965-966: Detroit at Toronto (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Scherzer) 18.564; Toronto (Stroman) 17.102
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Detroit (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-120); Under

Game 967-968: Texas at Houston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Darvish) 14.490; Houston (Feldman) 16.539
Dunkel Line: Houston by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Texas (-170); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+150); Over

Game 969-970: Minnesota at Oakland (9:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (May) 15.112; Oakland (Samardzija) 14.033
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Oakland (-260); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+220); Under

Game 971-972: Boston at LA Angels (9:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 14.210; LA Angels (Richards) 17.687
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 3 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-200); Over

Game 973-974: Chicago White Sox at Seattle (9:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Noesi) 14.695; Seattle (Paxton) 16.299
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-165); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-165); Over

Game 975-976: Tampa Bay at Chicago Cubs (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Odorizzi) 14.695; Cubs (Jackson) 16.392
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-130); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+110); N/A

Game 9277-978: St. Louis at Baltimore (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lackey) 17.332; Baltimore (Jimenez) 15.843
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-105); Under

Game 979-980: San Francisco at Kansas City (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Hudson) 14.734; Kansas City (Shields) 17.342
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-125); Over

**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 08:48 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, August 9

Padres-Pirates
Stults is 1-2, 5.16 in his last four starts.
Liriano is 2-0, 1.80 in his last four starts.

San Diego won six of its last nine games.
Pirates are 17-4 in their last 21 home games.
Seven of last nine Pirate games went over the total.

Mets-Phillies
Gee is 0-3, 6.85 in his last four starts.
Hamels is 3-1, 0.90 in his last four starts.

Mets lost four of their last six games.
Phillies won six of their last eight home games.
Six of last seven Hamels starts stayed under the total.

Marlins-Reds
36-year old Penny is making first MLB start since 2011; he is 119-100 in his 315 career starts. Penny was 2-2, 2.28 in five AAA starts this year.
Simon is 0-4, 5.91 in his last four starts.

Marlins won eight of their last ten road games.
Cincinnati won six of their last nine home games.

Four of Marlins' last five games went over the total.

Nationals-Braves
Roark is 4-1, 2.38 in his last five starts.
Harang is 4-0, 2.89 in his last eight starts; Braves' bullpen lost his last four.

Washington lost three of its last four games.
Braves lost eight of last nine games, won four in row at home.

Over is 7-3 in last ten Roark starts.

Dodgers-Brewers
Greinke is 1-1, 2.45 in his last three starts.
Fiers is making first '14 start; he has a 4.13 ERA in 25 career starts, with 22 of them in 2012. He's allowed two runs in seven IP in majors this year, is 8-5, 2.55 in 17 AAA starts this season.

Dodgers won five of their last six road games.
Milwaukee won nine of its last twelve home games.

Under is 8-3-1 in Dodgers' last twelve road games.

Rockies-Diamondbacks
de la Rosa is 5-1, 3.88 in his last eight starts.
Cahill is 0-6, 7.49 in eight starts this season.

Rockies lost ten of their last twelve games.
Arizona lost five of its last seven games.

Under is 10-2-1 in last thirteen Colorado road games.

Indians-Bronx
Kluber is 5-0, 1.68 in his last six starts.
Bronx won all five McCarthy starts (4-0, 3.26).

Cleveland lost nine of its last eleven away games. .
Bronx won 14 of its last 21 games.

Six of last eight Kluber starts stayed under total.

Tigers-Blue Jays
Scherzer is 5-2, 2.10 in his last eight starts.
Stroman is 5-1, 1.54 in seven home starts.

Detroit is 10-12 since the All-Star break.
Toronto lost six of its last seven games.

Under is 11-3-1 in Detroit's last fifteen road games.

Rangers-Astros
Darvish is 2-1, 2.16 in his last four starts.
Feldman allowed two runs over 16 IP in his last two starts.

Texas lost 11 of its last 16 games.
Astros lost three of last four games, but won five of last six at home.

Under is 11-4-2 in last seventeen Texas games.

Red Sox-Angels
Buchholz is 0-2, 10.69 in his last three starts.
Richards is 8-2, 1.77 in his last twelve starts.

Boston lost 12 of its last 16 games.
Angels lost their last four games.

Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Boston road games.

Twins-A's
May is making MLB debut; he was 8-6, 2.93 in 17 AAA starts this year.
Oakland is 5-1 when Samardzija starts (1-0, 2.91 in last three). .

Minnesota lost its last three games, scoring nine runs.
A's are 20-6 in their last 26 home games.

Under is 15-8-1 in last 24 Oakland home games.

White Sox-Mariners
Noesi is 3-1, 4.72 in his last four starts.
Mariners won all three Paxton starts (2-0, 2.76).

White Sox lost six of their last seven games.
Mariners won five of their last six games.

Eight of last ten White Sox games went over the total.

Rays-Cubs
Odorizzi is 3-1, 4.43 in his last four starts.
Jackson is 1-3, 7.80 in his last six starts.

Tampa Bay won 17 of its last 21 road games.
Cubs won seven of their last eleven games.

Over is 9-3 in last twelve Jackson starts.

Cardinals-Orioles
Lackey is 3-1, 2.67 in his last four starts.
Jimenez is 1-2, 5.06 in his last six starts, last of which was July 5.

Cardinals won four of their last six games.
Baltimore won nine of its last twelve games.

Four of last five St Louis games stayed under the total.

Giants-Royals
Hudson is 0-2, 4.00 in his last three starts.
Shields is 2-2, 2.43 in his last six starts.

Giants are 9-6 in their last fifteen road games.
Kansas City won eight of its last nine games.

Five of last six Shields starts stayed under total.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Stults 8-14; Liriano 10-9
-- Gee 5-8 (0-4 last 4); Hamels 9-11
-- Penny 0-0; Simon 15-7 (0-4 last 4)
-- Roark 12-10; Harang 12-11 (0-4 last 4)
-- Greinke 13-10: Fiers 0-0
-- de la Rosa 13-9; Cahill 2-6

-- Kluber 15-9; McCarthy 4-14/5-0
-- Scherzer 16-7; Stroman 6-6
-- Darvish 13-8; Feldman 7-13
-- May 0-0; Samardzija 3-14/5-1
-- Buchholz 7-11; Richards 16-7
-- Noesi 9-9; Paxton 3-0

-- Odorizzi 9-13; Jackson 8-15
-- Lackey 12-9/1-0; Jimenez 6-12
-- Hudson 13-8; Shields 14-10

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Stults 8-22; Liriano 6-19
-- Gee 3-13; Hamels 3-20
-- Penny 0-0; Simon 6-22
-- Roark 4-22; Harang 5-23
-- Greinke 6-23 (3 of last 5); Fiers 0-0
-- de la Rosa 8-23; Cahill 3-8

-- Kluber 4-24; McCarthy 5-23
-- Scherzer 6-23; Stroman 2-12
-- Darvish 3-21; Feldman 4-20
-- May 0-0; Samardzija 9-23
-- Buchholz 7-18 (3 of last 4); Richards 5-23
-- Noesi 5-18; Paxton 2-3

-- Odorizzi 3-22; Jackson 11-23 (3 of last 3)
-- Lackey 6-22; Jimenez 5-18
-- Hudson 5-22 (4 of last 4); Shields 6-24

Umpires
-- SD-Pitt-- Over is 9-1-3 in last thirteen Emmel games.
-- NY-Phil-- Underdogs won four of last seven Muchlinski games.
-- Mia-Cin-- Home side won eight of last ten Nauert games.
-- Wsh-Atl-- Nine of last twelve Gibson games went over.
-- LA-Mil-- Underdogs are 12-7 in last nineteen Foster games.
-- Col-Az-- Four of last five Segal games went over the total.

-- Cle-NY-- Five of last seven Kellogg games stayed under.
-- Det-Tor-- Underdogs won seven of last nine Johnson games, with four of last five going over total.
-- Tex-Hst-- Seven of last ten Wolf games went over the total.
-- Min-A's-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Hoberg games.
-- Bos-LA-- Road favorites won both May games (under 1-0-1).
-- Chi-Sea-- Last three Dimuro games stayed under the total.

-- TB-Chi-- Underdogs won six of last eight Hallion games.
-- StL-Balt-- Home side won ten of last thirteen Diaz games.
-- SF-KC-- Last three Ripperger games stayed under total.

**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 08:51 AM

MLB

Saturday, August 9

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Cleveland

1:07 PM
DETROIT vs. TORONTO
Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Toronto is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Detroit

4:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. CHI CUBS
Tampa Bay is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games at home
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay

4:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. BALTIMORE
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Baltimore's last 18 games
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis

7:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 10 of San Diego's last 15 games
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Philadelphia's last 25 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. MILWAUKEE
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 12 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 11 games at home

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. CINCINNATI
Miami is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Miami
Cincinnati is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Miami

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. KANSAS CITY
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Kansas City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco

7:10 PM
TEXAS vs. HOUSTON
Texas is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington

8:10 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Arizona's last 16 games when playing Colorado

9:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oakland's last 11 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

9:05 PM
BOSTON vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games when playing LA Angels
Boston is 4-11 SU in their last 15 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Angels's last 12 games when playing Boston
LA Angels are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games when playing Boston

9:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. SEATTLE
Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Seattle is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

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**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 09:21 AM

MLB

Saturday, August 9

Pitcher completely dominantes next opponent

The Detroit Tigers are going to send Max Scherzer to the mound, much to the chagrin of the Toronto Blue Jays. Scherzer has dominated the Blue Jays and bettors have profited with four straight unders.

Scherzer has held the Blue Jays to less than two runs in all of his previous four starts while striking out at least eight in three of those games.

Buchholz facing a tough task against this team

Clay Buchholz has not shown his top stuff against the Los Angeles Angels. Bettors have enjoyed this, as the Boston Red Sox and the Angels have gone over in Buchholz last four starts.

Buchholz has allowed 17 runs, average of 4.25 runs per game, in those four starts. The Sox and Angels have averaged 11 runs in those four starts.

Pitcher playing well, but team not helping

The San Diego Padres send Eric Stults to the mound Saturday and he must be hoping for some support. The Padres have gone 2-9 in Stults' last 11 starts for the Padres.

Stults has only given up three runs per game, but seven times the Padres offense has scored less than two runs.

Roark incredibly strong on the road

Tanner Roark certainly enjoys visiting different mounds in the MLB. The Washington Nationals and Roark are 5-1 in his last six starts on the road.

Roark has allowed nine runs in six games and has six K's in four of the games.

**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 10:17 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, August 9

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SAN DIEGO (52 - 62) at PITTSBURGH (62 - 53) - 7:05 PM
ERIC STULTS (L) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 159-124 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 37-22 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 134-92 (+43.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 37-22 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 46-30 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 89-56 (+22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 75-83 (+5.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
STULTS is 26-18 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

ERIC STULTS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
STULTS is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LIRIANO is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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NY METS (55 - 61) at PHILADELPHIA (52 - 64) - 7:05 PM
DILLON GEE (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 47-69 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 68-74 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 68-74 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 22-18 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 26-18 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 33-20 (+17.1 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.
GEE is 27-18 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GEE is 26-18 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 206-234 (-42.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-34 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-34 (-22.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-44 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-55 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-34 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-25 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-27 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-69 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 22-31 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 63-61 (-26.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 22-31 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 6-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 8-16 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 9-4 (+4.9 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.2 Units)

DILLON GEE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GEE is 2-4 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.71 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 4-7 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-8. (-5.8 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. NY METS since 1997
HAMELS is 8-14 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 11-19 (-16.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-15. (-6.3 units)

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MIAMI (56 - 59) at CINCINNATI (59 - 57) - 7:10 PM
BRAD PENNY (R) vs. ALFREDO SIMON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

BRAD PENNY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
PENNY is 7-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.344.
His team's record is 9-6 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-9. (-3.9 units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (62 - 52) at ATLANTA (59 - 56) - 7:10 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 42-40 (-9.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 50-62 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-21 (-13.0 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.
ATLANTA is 10-2 (+8.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 122-76 (+28.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 33-13 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 59-56 (-6.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 59-56 (-6.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-3 (+7.1 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

TANNER ROARK vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ROARK is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

AARON HARANG vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HARANG is 2-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.527.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.5 units)

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LA DODGERS (66 - 51) at MILWAUKEE (64 - 52) - 7:10 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 14-25 (-20.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 57-86 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 6-20 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 64-52 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 63-48 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 96-85 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-18 (+13.7 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.
LA DODGERS are 80-64 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 27-10 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 48-25 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 36-24 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 26-15 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 61-45 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 18-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
GREINKE is 27-11 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 19-6 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

ZACK GREINKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GREINKE is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
FIERS is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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COLORADO (45 - 70) at ARIZONA (50 - 66) - 8:10 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 45-70 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 172-250 (-56.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 17-40 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 45-70 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 30-47 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 30-51 (-22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 26-43 (-16.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 17-27 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 21-31 (-14.1 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.
CAHILL is 31-18 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 34-18 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 34-17 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 22-5 (+19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 50-66 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 49-60 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 24-36 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 47-58 (-22.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 50-66 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 33-47 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 18-31 (-13.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 6-4 (+2.7 Units) against COLORADO this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.1 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 8-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.260.
His team's record is 10-8 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-12. (-6.5 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. COLORADO since 1997
CAHILL is 3-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.64 and a WHIP of 1.452.
His team's record is 4-5 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.7 units)

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CLEVELAND (57 - 59) at NY YANKEES (61 - 54) - 1:05 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 23-37 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-44 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-34 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-33 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 15-3 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 149-130 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 56-40 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 31-34 (-9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MCCARTHY is 17-28 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCCARTHY is 8-17 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCCARTHY is 17-28 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCCARTHY is 6-15 (-11.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

COREY KLUBER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
KLUBER is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MCCARTHY is 5-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.02 and a WHIP of 1.307.
His team's record is 6-4 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.2 units)

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DETROIT (63 - 50) at TORONTO (61 - 56) - 1:05 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. MARCUS STROMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 161-125 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 56-50 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SCHERZER is 42-16 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+2.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. TORONTO since 1997
SCHERZER is 4-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.79 and a WHIP of 1.141.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (45 - 70) at HOUSTON (48 - 68) - 7:10 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 45-70 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 43-66 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 30-53 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 32-48 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 28-41 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 14-24 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS is 37-23 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 51-90 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 19-43 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 51-90 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FELDMAN is 33-44 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 6-19 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 33-44 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 19-32 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 8-16 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 3-11 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-3 (+6.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

YU DARVISH vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DARVISH is 4-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.842.
His team's record is 6-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.7 units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
FELDMAN is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.233.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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MINNESOTA (51 - 63) at OAKLAND (71 - 44) - 9:05 PM
TREVOR MAY (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 71-44 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 143-82 (+36.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 282-207 (+65.2 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 69-40 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 103-67 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 177-121 (+47.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 159-104 (+41.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 126-73 (+32.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 60-80 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-20 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 55-72 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 60-67 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 8-16 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 11-20 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 8-16 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 5-15 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

TREVOR MAY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 19.62 and a WHIP of 2.725.
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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BOSTON (51 - 64) at LA ANGELS (67 - 48) - 9:05 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 51-65 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 47-56 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 37-46 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 33-44 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 23-29 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 25-34 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 67-48 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 37-17 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 28-10 (+14.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 30-15 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 32-16 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 33-13 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
RICHARDS is 14-2 (+12.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 21-12 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 4-12 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 135-129 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 104-101 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.8 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 6-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.54 and a WHIP of 1.485.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-2. (+6.8 units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (55 - 62) at SEATTLE (61 - 54) - 9:10 PM
HECTOR NOESI (R) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 118-161 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 4-14 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 113-155 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-96 (-26.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 61-54 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PAXTON is 6-0 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-36 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 66-76 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 109-123 (-44.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 66-76 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 45-56 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 15-22 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 26-38 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 29-33 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 11-17 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

HECTOR NOESI vs. SEATTLE since 1997
NOESI is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (56 - 59) at CHICAGO CUBS (49 - 65) - 4:05 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 56-59 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 18-10 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 115-162 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 56-79 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-14 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 53-81 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 115-162 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-54 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 676-678 (-156.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 203-176 (-44.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
JACKSON is 18-36 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 18-36 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 13-33 (-18.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 15-27 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

EDWIN JACKSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
JACKSON is 3-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.063.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.1 units)

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ST LOUIS (61 - 53) at BALTIMORE (66 - 49) - 4:05 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 19-25 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-49 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 101-82 (+20.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 58-46 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 49-34 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 32-20 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-8 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 133-84 (+28.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 82-43 (+30.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-25 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 36-49 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

JOHN LACKEY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LACKEY is 14-7 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 17-9 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 17-8. (+8.4 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
JIMENEZ is 2-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.204.
His team's record is 3-5 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (62 - 54) at KANSAS CITY (61 - 53) - 7:10 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-93 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
KANSAS CITY is 147-129 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 13-4 (+8.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 39-27 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 105-89 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 32-24 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-23 (+11.4 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.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-24 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-24 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-13 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-46 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-50 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HUDSON is 46-24 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 52-17 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 45-23 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 10-23 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 4-10 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

TIM HUDSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HUDSON is 3-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.395.
His team's record is 6-4 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.4 units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 10:21 AM

MLB

Saturday, August 9

Nationals' RF Jayson Werth, probable Saturday

Werth is dealing with lingering shoulder and ankle injuries and did not play Friday. He is expected to return Saturday against the Braves.

Dodgers' SS Hanley Ramirez, questionable Saturday

Ramirez left Friday's game with right side tightness and is questionable to play Saturday against the Brewers.

**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 11:53 AM

Saturday's NFL Week 1 preseason betting primer

The opening week of the NFL preseason winds down Saturday. Here's a look at betting notes for the four remaining games:

Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions (-1, 39.5)

* Browns head coach Mike Pettine isn't telling anyone about how he'll divide up the playing time - not even the players - but it's expected that Brian Hoyer and the first-team offense will see two or three series. Much of the offensive focus will be on rookie running back Terrance West, who is expected to see plenty of playing time as he looks to solidify the backup role behind Ben Tate.

* The Lions sport a new-look offense, and will have it on display against Cleveland - though it may not include wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who is questionable for the exhibition opener. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi wouldn't say how much time quarterback Matthew Stafford would see, suggesting that would be dictated by the flow of the game.

Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Giants (-2.5, 37)

* The Steelers had a dreadful preseason a year ago, dropping all four games - including an 18-13 decision to the Giants in their opener nearly a year to the day before their next exhibition matchup. As it was a year ago, the early focus will be on quarterbacks Bruce Gradkowski and Landry Jones, who will both get a chance Saturday to make their case for serving as Ben Roethlisberger's backup.

* Even though the Giants are playing their second game of the exhibition season, head coach Tom Coughlin doesn't see the first-team offense playing much more than it did in the opener against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Tom Coughlin said he's still in the process of evaluating the rest of the roster, which means that quarterback Eli Manning and Co. may only see slightly more than the 15 snaps it had against Buffalo.

Green Bay Packers at Tennessee Titans (-2, 38)

* Packers head coach Mike McCarthy expects to give work to all four of his quarterbacks currently in camp against the Titans, so don't expect Aaron Rodgers to see more than one or two series of action. Seven players still in camp didn't make the trip to Tennessee due to injury, including safety Morgan Burnett (oblique strain) and tight end Colt Lyerla (knee sprain).

* Head coach Ken Whisenhunt has said both the offensive and defensive starters should expect to play 12-15 snaps against the Packers. With the Titans having emerged from training camp relatively healthy, there should be several areas of focus Saturday - including battles for starting cornerback spots and the duel between Charlie Whitehurst and rookie Zach Mettenberger for the No. 2 quarterback job.

Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals (-2, 37.5)

* With No. 1 quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick expected to be limited in the opener, Case Keenum and rookie Tom Savage will see the majority of reps over the final 3 1/2 quarters - and for Keenum, the opportunity is there to perhaps seize the starting role. With wide receiver Andre Johnson sitting out with a hamstring injury, the focus will be on third-year receiver DeVier Posey, who will start in his place.

* Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians believes the starters on both sides of the ball will see about 15 snaps, though it's unlikely to be any more than that with nearly the entire Arizona roster healthy and available to play. Arizona had a successful exhibition campaign a year ago, rolling to a 3-1 record after going just 1-4 a season earlier.

NFLX
Dunkel

Week 1

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Game 275-276: Cleveland at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 117.331; Detroit 125.739
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 8 1/2; 34
Vegas Line: Detroit by 2 1/2; 38
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-2 1/2); Under

Game 277-278: Pittsburgh at NY Giants (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 120.116; NY Giants 124.605
Dunkel Line: NY Giants by 4 1/2; 33
Vegas Line: NY Giants by 2 1/2; 36 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BY Giants (-2 1/2); Under

Game 279-280: Green Bay at Tennessee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Green Bay 123.981; Tennessee 121.292
Dunkel Line: Green Bay by 2 1/2; 40
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 2; 37 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (+2); Over

Game 281-282: Houston at Arizona (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 124.306; Arizona 121.677
Dunkel Line: Houston by 2 1/2; 34
Vegas Line: Arizona by 2 1/2; 37 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+2 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 01:25 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, August 9

First Post

Cleveland at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET
Kluber: CLEVELAND 56-40 in day games
McCarthy: 6-15 TSR after a win

Detroit at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Scherzer: DETROIT 34-41 as a road favorite of -125 to -150
Stroman: TORONTO 51-32 in home games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6

**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 05:01 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, August 9

San Diego at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Stults: SAN DIEGO 15-30 after 2 or more consecutive road games
Liriano: PITTSBURGH 32-19 after a game with a combined score of 4 runs or less

NY Mets at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Gee: 17-9 TSR as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Hamels: 14-21 TSR as a favorite

Miami at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Penny: MIAMI 8-1 with a rested bullpen that pitched one inning or less
Simon: CINCINNATI 26-35 after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less

Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Roark: WASHINGTON 26-15 OVER against division opponents
Harang: 11-3 OVER as a home underdog

LA Dodgers at Milwaukee, 7:10 ET
Greinke: 14-25 TSR as a road favorite of -125 to -150
Fiers: 22-18 TSR as an underdog

Colorado at Arizona, 8:10 ET
De La Rosa: 22-5 TSR after a loss
Cahill: 4-15 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150

Cleveland at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET
Kluber: CLEVELAND 56-40 in day games
McCarthy: 6-15 TSR after a win

Detroit at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Scherzer: DETROIT 34-41 as a road favorite of -125 to -150
Stroman: TORONTO 51-32 in home games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

Texas at Houston, 7:10 ET
Darvish: TEXAS 37-23 in road games against division opponents
Feldman: 8-16 TSR in home games after a win

Minnesota at Okland, 9:05 ET
May: MINNESOTA 20-14 after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
Samardzija: 11-20 TSR in home games

Boston at LA Angels, 9:05 ET
Buchholz: 21-12 TSR in road games
Richards: LA ANGELS 37-45 after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

Chicago White Sox at Seattle, 9:10 ET
Noesi: CHI WHITE SOX 14-36 after scoring 1 run or less
Paxton: 6-0 TSR in night games

Tampa Bay at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 ET
Odorizzi: TAMPA BAY 42-20 after a one run win
Jackson: 17-31 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125

St Louis at Baltimore, 4:05 ET
Lackey: ST LOUIS 82-43 after a loss
Jimenez: 0-7 TSR at home when the money line is +125 to -125

San Diego at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Hudson: 46-24 TSR in all games
Shields: 4-10 TSR in home games in night games

**Udog** · 08-09-2014, 05:04 PM

MLB

Saturday, August 9

Phils ice cold against the Mets

The Philadelphia Phillies have been getting dominated by the New York Mets in recent matchups, dropping six out of their last seven meetings against New York. The Phils will try to buck that trend when the two clubs renew acquaintances Saturday evening in the City of Brotherly Love.

Philadelphia is currently -170 faves on the moneyline with an O/U of seven.

Marlins call up Brad Penny to start tonight vs. Reds

We heard earlier this week that the Marlins were thinking about calling up 36-year-old Brad Penny to fill the rotation spot of 23-year-old Jacob Turner, who was recently designated for assignment and swapped to the Cubs. The speculation is now confirmed, as the team has announced that Penny will start tonight against the Reds.

Announcement

Saturday's Trends and Indexes - 8/9 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

Saturday's Trends and Indexes - 8/9 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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