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**Udog** · 08-28-2014, 07:47 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- Twins led 1-0 in 9th inning Tuesday, lost 2-1; they led 1-0 in 8th inning last night, lost 6-1, as Kansas City continues its run to the playoffs, where they have not been since 1985.

-- Chicago Cubs are 59-73, but 12-8 when Jake Arrieta starts.

-- Tennessee Volunteers are only I-A football team in country that does not return any of their starting offensive/defensive linemen from last year.

-- Yusmiero Petit has retired the last 38 batters he's faced; he makes his first start since July 22 against Colorado today.

-- Dodgers 3, Arizona 1-- Clayton Kershaw wins his 16th game.

-- David Price for Detroit: 1-1, 4.68 in five starts.
Drew Smyly for Tampa Bay: 3-1, 1.50 in five starts.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........

13) Cross Josh Gordon off your fantasy draft lists; he got a year’s suspension from NFL Wednesday. Not good for the Browns to lose their best player, though doubt they’re very surprised by the verdict. Too bad; he was highly productive last year.

12) How productive? Gordon (2,451) is 5th on all-time list of receiving yards in his first two NFL seasons. Randy Moss (2,726) is 1st, Jerry Rice (2,497) 3rd.

11) If you see a young pitcher you like get sent to AAA in the next day or two, don’t panic; it’s a paper move designed to create an extra roster spot until Monday, when rosters expand to 40 players from 25. James Paxton pitched Tuesday and won’t throw again til Monday, he’s useless on Seattle's roster, so they “send him down” and will "bring him back" Monday.

Meanwhile, they’ve got an extra hitter or reliever to use until then

10) Royals’ skipper Ned Yost picked a bad time to rip his team’s fans, after Tuesday’s dramatic walk-off win. Less than 14,000 fans showed up, but school has started and it was hot as hell out. Kansas City has a lot of positive momentum; don’t need the manager dragging everyone down by complaining about the attendance on a Tuesday night.

9) Rumors are afloat and being denied by the NHL, that by 2017 there will be four new expansion teams, in Las Vegas, Seattle, Quebec City and a second Toronto team. Friend of mine who knows a lot about hockey cringed when I mentioned Las Vegas to him—“Do you know what hockey players do when they drink? No one will want to coach that team.” Hmmmm

8) Looks like for the first time since 1999, there won’t be a top 25 team in the preseason college football poll from outside the five BCS conferences. Marshall is said to be the best of those teams this year.

7) New IPod screens are rumored to be 12.9 inches, up from 9.7 inches in the last edition. New IPhones will have a 5.5-inch screen, as companies scramble for tiny differences which will help them grab a bigger share of the market.

6) Dayton Flyers add 5-9 guard Ryan Bass, who scored 9.3 ppg for Oakland two years ago; Bass is from Dayton, Flyers need some backcourt depth. He’s eligible to play right away.

5) Apparently, some people have taken to chewing coffee grounds as a substitute for chewing tobacco, which has been proven to cause cancer. Chewing coffee sounds disgusting, but at least it isn’t bad for you.

4) Sad day for longtime Arena Football fans; the Iowa Barnstormers went out of business. That’s the AFL team Kurt Warner played for in the mid-90’s, before his meteoric rise to NFL fame.

3) There is a good reality show on cable on Tuesday nights about the Los Angeles Kiss of the AFL, owned partly by musicians Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons; shows lot of behind the scenes stuff about an Arena Football team.

2) There is pressure on Wisconsin/Penn State to play well in non-league games this weekend, as Big 14 fights knock of being an inferior league to the SEC, Pac-12. Nittany Lions lost at home to UCF last year; now they’re playing them in Ireland.

1) It is very easy to visualize the 4-team college football playoff expanding to an 8-team deal, seeing as there are five BCS leagues, plus the non-BCS schools are going to want in too, and their fans have money to spend, so they’ll get invited eventually. Not sure it’ll ever get to 16 teams, but I’d bet it gets to eight and fairly soon.

**Udog** · 08-28-2014, 07:48 AM

NFLX
Dunkel

Week 4

Carolina at Pittsburgh
The Steelers wrap up their preseason at home against a Carolina team that lost at New England (30-7) last week. Pittsburgh is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Steelers favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-5 1/2). Here are all of this week's NFL preseason picks.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28

Game 101-102: Atlanta at Jacksonville (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 117.478; Jacksonville 118.770
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville by 1 1/2; 35
Vegas Line: Jacksonville by 4; 39 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+4); Under

Game 103-104: Detroit at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 116.771; Buffalo 123.728
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 7; 46
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 4 1/2; 41
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-4 1/2); Over

Game 105-106: Indianapolis at Cincinnati (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indianapolis 121.526; Cincinnati 120.363
Dunkel Line: Indianapolis by 1; 38
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 3; 42
Dunkel Pick: Indianapolis (+3); Under

Game 107-108: St. Louis at Miami (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 117.113; Miami 122.084
Dunkel Line: Miami by 5; 44
Vegas Line: Miami by 3; 39 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-3); Over

Game 109-110: NY Jets at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Jets 117.967; Philadelphia 123.029
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 5; 48
Vegas Line: Philadelphia by 2 1/2; 44
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-2 1/2); Over

Game 111-112: Kansas City at Green Bay (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City 1120.586; Green Bay 120.458
Dunkel Line: Even; 36
Vegas Line: Green Bay by 3; 42
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+3); Under

Game 113-114: New England at NY Giants (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New England 121.281; NY Giants 126.654
Dunkel Line: NY Giants by 5 1/2; 38
Vegas Line: NY Giants by 3 1/2; 41
Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (-3 1/2); Under

Game 115-116: Washington at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 126.972; Tampa Bay 121.924
Dunkel Line: Washington by 5; 35
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay by 3; 39
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+3); Under

Game 117-118: Carolina at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 115.199; Pittsburgh 123.116
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 8; 34
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 5 1/2; 38
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-5 1/2); Under

Game 119-120:Minnesota at Tennessee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 124.531; Tennessee 123.442
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 38
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 2; 42
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+2); Under

Game 121-122: San Francisco at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 121.486; Houston 122.352
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 43
Vegas Line: Houston by 3 1/2; 39
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+3 1/2); Over

Game 123-124: Chicago at Cleveland (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 116.434; Cleveland 123.300
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 7; 39
Vegas Line: Cleveland by 5; 42 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-5); Under

Game 125-126: Baltimore at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 123.717; New Orleans 129.012
Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 5 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-3 1/2); Over

Game 127-128: Denver at Dallas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 120.958; Dallas 122.920
Dunkel Line: Dallas by 2; 37
Vegas Line: Denver by 2 1/2; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+2 1/2); Under

Game 129-130: Seattle at Oakland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 127.320; Oakland 124.286
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 3; 33
Vegas Line: Seattle by 5 1/2; 38 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+5 1/2); Under

Game 131-132: Arizona at San Diego (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 118.631; San Diego 123.715
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 5; 45
Vegas Line: San Diego by 3; 39
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-3); Over

NFLX
Short Sheet

Week 4

Thursday, August 28

Atlanta at Jacksonville, 6:00 ET
Atlanta: 24-9 Under off a SU loss
Jacksonville: 9-1 ATS after back-to-back ATS wins

Detroit at Buffalo, 7:00 ET
Detroit: 7-0 Under away vs teams gaining <4.75 yards/play
Buffalo: 4-14 ATS at home off an ATS loss

Indianapolis at Cincinnati, 7:00 ET
Indianapolis: 12-3 Over away off an Under game
Cincinnati: 1-7 ATS off a win by 6 or less points

St Louis at Miami, 7:00 ET
St Louis: 7-0 Over vs AFC teams
Miami: 1-8 ATS vs NFC teams

NY Jets at Philadelphia, 7:00 ET
NY Jets: 19-5 ATS away vs NFC teams
Philadelphia: 3-13 ATS at home vs AFC East teams

Kansas City at Green Bay, 7:00 ET
Kansas City: 6-18 ATS after 2 or more ATS losses
Green Bay: 26-11 Over as home favorites

New England at NY Giants, 7:30 ET
New England: 6-1 ATS after gaining 400 or more yards
NY Giants: 12-27 ATS after going Over in previous game

Washington at Tampa Bay, 7:30 ET
Washington: 33-18 Under when line is +3 to -3 points
Tampa Bay: 30-15 Under as favorites

Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 ET
Carolina: 5-1 ATS after playing an AFC team
Pittsburgh: 0-6 ATS vs NFC teams

Minnesota at Tennessee, 8:00 ET
Minnesota: 4-0 Over after playing an Under game
Tennessee: 11-3 Over after winning 2 of last 3 games

San Francisco at Houston, 8:00 ET
San Francisco: 5-1 ATS after playing an AFC team
Houston: N/A

Chicago at Cleveland, 8:00 ET
Chicago: 15-5 Over away after playing an Under game
Cleveland: 5-1 ATS after gaining 200 or less yards

Baltimore at New Orleans, 8:00 ET
Baltimore: 8-0 Under away off win by 6 or less points
New Orleans: 7-0 ATS last 7 games

Denver at Dallas, 8:00 ET
Denver: 17-2 ATS off a SU loss as a favorite
Dallas: 12-30 ATS after playing an Over game

Seattle at Oakland, 10:00 ET
Seattle: 8-0 ATS after a win by 21 or more points
Oakland: 9-23 ATS vs NFC West teams

Arizona at San Diego, 10:00 ET
Arizona: 1-4 ATS vs AFC West teams
San Diego: 25-8 Over after playing an Under game

**Udog** · 08-28-2014, 07:49 AM

CFL
Dunkel

Ottawa at Montreal
The REDBLACKS head to Montreal on Friday to face an Alouettes team that is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games in Week 10 of the season. Ottawa is the pick (+6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Montreal favored by only 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+6 1/2). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29

Game 281-282: Ottawa at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 103.237; Montreal 106.872
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 3 1/2; 42
Vegas Line: Montreal by 6 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+6 1/2); Under

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31

Game 283-284: Winnipeg at Saskatchewan (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 109.231; Saskatchewan 120.424
Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 11; 43
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Game 285-286: Toronto at Hamilton (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.230; Hamilton 114.585
Dunkel Line: Hamilton by 4 1/2; 45
Vegas Line: Toronto by 2; 50
Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (+2); Under

Game 287-288: Edmonton at Calgary (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 116.615; Calgary 124.502
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 8; 56
Vegas Line: Calgary by 5; 50
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-5); Over

CFL
Long Sheet

Week 10

Friday, August 29

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OTTAWA (1 - 7) at MONTREAL (1 - 7) - 8/29/2014, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in road games since 1996.
OTTAWA is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in road lined games since 1996.
MONTREAL is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) when playing on a Friday since 1996.

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

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Sunday, August 31

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WINNIPEG (6 - 3) at SASKATCHEWAN (6 - 2) - 8/31/2014, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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Monday, September 1

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TORONTO (3 - 6) at HAMILTON (1 - 6) - 9/1/2014, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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EDMONTON (7 - 1) at CALGARY (7 - 1) - 9/1/2014, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.
CALGARY is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-2 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 8-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 10

Friday
Ottawa (1-7) @ Montreal (1-7)-- Expansion RedBlacks lost last five games, outscored 30-0 in the second half of last two games; Ottawa is 0-4 vs spread as road underdogs, losing by 8-16-11-21 points; in only one of those games did they trail by more than 3 points at the half. Montreal lost its last six games, scoring 13.8 ppg the last four weeks- they're 0-2 as favorites this year. Six of eight Alouette games stayed under total. Als were outscored 35-13 in second half of last couple games. Ottawa scored only 11.5 ppg in last four games.

Sunday
Winnipeg (6-3) @ Saskatchewan (6-2)-- Roughriders (-3) won 23-17 in Winnipeg three weeks ago running ball for 186 yards, while forcing six Bomber turnovers (+6) in their 12th series win in last 14 meetings. Winnipeg lost its last ten visits here, last three by average score of 42-11- they're 4-2 as underdogs this year, 3-1 on road, with only road loss 38-21 (+3) at Toronto. Riders won five in a row (4-1 vs spread) since their bye, with +13 turnover ratio in those games- they're 2-2 as home favorites. Five of last six Roughrider games, four of last six Bomber games stayed under total.

CFL

Week 10

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Trend Report
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Friday, August 29

7:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Ottawa's last 18 games
Ottawa is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Ottawa
Montreal is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games at home

Sunday, August 31

4:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Winnipeg is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games on the road
Saskatchewan is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games at home

Monday, September 1

1:00 PM
TORONTO vs. HAMILTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Hamilton
Toronto is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Hamilton's last 8 games when playing Toronto
Hamilton is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

4:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. CALGARY
Edmonton is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Edmonton's last 8 games
Calgary is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Calgary's last 12 games

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**Udog** · 08-28-2014, 07:50 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Minnesota at Phoenix
The Mercury open up the Western Conference finals on Friday against a Minnesota team that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on 3 or more days rest. Phoenix is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Mercury favored by 10 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's WNBA picks

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29

Game 601-602: Minnesota at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 112.199; Phoenix 122.707
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 10 1/2; 156
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 4 1/2; 161
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-4 1/2); Under

WNBA
Long Sheet

Friday, August 29

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MINNESOTA (27 - 9) at PHOENIX (31 - 5) - 8/29/2014, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 22-14 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) after a division game this season.
PHOENIX is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in August or September games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-8 ATS (+16.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in August or September games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 10-5 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 12-3 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Friday, August 29

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Trend Report
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10:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. PHOENIX
Minnesota is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Phoenix's last 10 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games at home

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**Udog** · 08-28-2014, 07:51 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Atlanta at NY Mets
The Mets look to bounce back from last night's 3-2 loss as they close out the series against a Braves team that is 2-8 in its last 10 games after allowing 2 runs or less in the previous game. New York is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Mets favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+105). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28

Game 901-902: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati (12:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Arrieta) 16.332; Cincinnati (Axelrod) 14.621
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-120); Under

Game 903-904: Colorado at San Francisco (3:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Lyles) 15.854; San Francisco (Petit) 14.616
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 7
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-190); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+165); Under

Game 905-906: Atlanta at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Minor) 15.032; NY Mets (Niese) 16.199
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+105); Over

Game 907-908: NY Yankees at Detroit (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Kuroda) 16.687; Detroit (Lobstein) 15.813
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-130); Under

Game 909-910: Tampa Bay at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 16.276; Baltimore (Norris) 15.304
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-105); Over

Game 911-912: Minnesota at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Milone) 14.561; Kansas City (Guthrie) 15.785
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-155); Over

Game 913-914: Cleveland at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Carrasco) 15.571; White Sox (Danks) 14.027
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-150); Over

Game 915-916: Texas at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Tepesch) 13.804; Houston (McHugh) 15.442
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Houston (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-150); Over

Game 917-918: Oakland at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Gray) 14.843; LA Angels (Wilson) 15.518
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-120); Over

**Udog** · 08-28-2014, 07:51 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, August 28

Braves-Mets
Minor is 1-0, 1.84 in his last two starts.
Niese is 2-5, 5.64 in his last seven starts.

Atlanta lost three of its last four games.
Mets lost six of their last nine games.

Five of last seven New York games went over total.

Cubs-Reds
Arrieta is 1-1, 1.27 in his last three starts.
Axelrod allowed two runs in six IP in his first '14 start.

Cubs won seven of their last ten games.
Cincinnati lost 11 of its last 15 games.

Seven of last ten Chicago games stayed under; over is 9-4-1 in Cincinnati's last fourteen games.

Rockies-Giants
Lyles is 0-0, 5.63 in his last three starts.
Petit is 0-2, 8.17 in his last five starts, last of which was July 22. He's retired 37 batters in a row pitching in relief (six appearances) since then.

Colorado won six of its last nine games.
Giants won last two games, but are 12-24 in last 36 home games.

Four of last five Colorado games stayed under total.

Rays-Orioles
Hellickson is 1-1, 2.22 in his last four starts. .
Norris is 3-1, 3.76 in his last five starts.

Tampa Bay lost seven of its last eleven games.
Orioles won four of their last five home games.

Nine of last twelve Baltimore games stayed under.

Bronx-Tigers
Kuroda is 2-0, 2.84 in his last two starts.
Lobstein is making first MLB start; he was 9-11, 4.07 in 25 AAA starts, and allowed three runs in 5.2 IP in his first MLB relief stint.

Bronx won six of its last seven games.
Detroit won seven of its last ten home games.

Eight of last twelve Bronx games stayed under total.

Twins-Royals
Milone is 0-1, 10.80 in three starts for Minnesota.
Guthrie is 5-1, 4.02 in his last six starts.

Minnesota lost eight of its last eleven games.
Royals won 21 of their last 27 games.

Seven of last eleven Minnesota games went over total.

Rangers-Astros
Tepesch is 0-1, 4.43 in his last three starts.
McHugh is 3-0, 1.76 in his last five starts.

Texas won three of its last four games.
Astros lost five of their last seven games.

Six of last nine Houston games stayed under total.

Indians-White Sox
Carrasco is 2-0, 0.50 in his last three starts
Danks is 0-2, 7.67 in his last five starts.

Cleveland won ten of its last fifteen games.
White Sox lost seven of their last eight games.

12 of last 15 Cleveland games stayed under total.

A's-Angels
Gray is 1-3, 6.12 in his last four starts.
Wilson is 2-0, 1.96 in his last three starts.

Oakland won four of last six games, but lost eight of last eleven on road.
Angels won 11 of their last 15 games.

Under is 10-4 in last fourteen Angel games.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Arrieta 12-8; Axelrod 0-1
-- Lyles 9-7; Petit 3-3
-- Minor 10-10; Niese 12-12

-- Kuroda 12-14; Lobstein 0-0
-- Hellickson 3-4; Norris 13-9
-- Milone 9-7/2-1; Guthrie 15-11
-- Carrasco 3-4; Danks 11-15
-- Tepesch 7-9; McHugh 8-12
-- Gray 16-10; Wilson 12-12

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Arrieta 5-20; Axelrod 0-1
-- Lyles 5-16; Petit 2-6
-- Minor 6-20; Niese 7-24

-- Kuroda 11-26 (5 of last 6); Lobstein 0-0
-- Hellickson 1-7; Norris 7-22
-- Milone 9-19; Guthrie 11-26 (4 of last 4)
-- Carrasco 2-7; Danks 7-26
-- Tepesch 6-16; McHugh 9-20
-- Gray 10-26 (3 of last 3); Wilson 5-24

Umpires
-- Chi-Cin-- Favorites won all five May games.
-- Col-SF-- Three of last four Hudson games stayed under.
-- Atl-NY-- Underdogs won 16 of last 22 Wegner games.

-- Min-KC-- Nine of last eleven Hickox games stayed under.
-- TB-Balt-- 12 of last 18 Diaz games went over the total.
-- NY-Det-- Favorites won eight of last ten Tumpane games.
-- Cle-Chi-- Visiting team won eight of last ten Porter games.

**Udog** · 08-28-2014, 07:51 AM

MLB

Thursday, August 28

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Trend Report
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12:35 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs

1:08 PM
NY YANKEES vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Detroit is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

3:45 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games
Tampa Bay is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 12 games

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
NY Mets are 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Cleveland is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cleveland's last 15 games
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing Cleveland

8:10 PM
TEXAS vs. HOUSTON
Texas is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Houston
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Kansas City is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota

10:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA ANGELS
Oakland is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Angels are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Oakland

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**Udog** · 08-28-2014, 07:52 AM

MLB

Thursday, August 28

Under paying out with this pitcher on the mound

Hiroki Kuroda has enjoyed success facing the Detroit Tigers. In Kuroda's last four starts against the Tigers, the under has a flawless record.

Kuroda has not once allowed more than three runs against the Tigers in those starts.

Umpire has meant only good things for this team

The Baltimore Orioles are trying to widen their lead in the American League East and their chances look better with Lazaro Diaz behind home plate. The Orioles are 5-0 in the last five with Diaz behind home plate.

Pitcher can't defend home field against opponent

John Danks has only faced the Cleveland Indians a handful of times at U.S. Cellular Field, but it has not been friendly to him at all. In Danks' last six starts against the Indians in Chicago has seen him and the White Sox go 1-5.

Danks has given up seven or more hits in four of the games while also giving up more than five runs on four occasions.

Twins far from happy to see this pitcher

The Minnesota Twins will step into the batters box and see Jeremy Guthrie Thursday. In the Twins last six against the Kansas City Royals and Guthrie they are 1-5.

Guthrie has only allowed 13 runs over those six starts and has not once given up more than six hits.

**Udog** · 08-28-2014, 08:40 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, August 28

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CHICAGO CUBS (59 - 73) at CINCINNATI (64 - 69) - 12:35 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. DYLAN AXELROD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1373-1537 (-282.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 218-292 (-82.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-85 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 739-779 (-146.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1316-1453 (-259.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 88-134 (-33.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 680-682 (-155.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ARRIETA is 10-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 78-78 (-18.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 357-324 (-82.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 35-35 (-15.3 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 10-5 (+2.6 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ARRIETA is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

DYLAN AXELROD vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (53 - 79) at SAN FRANCISCO (70 - 62) - 3:45 PM
JORDAN LYLES (R) vs. YUSMEIRO PETIT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 53-79 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 5-24 (-16.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 19-46 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 7-20 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-79 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 35-59 (-24.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 12-30 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 116-84 (+23.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-73 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-73 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-71 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 8-6 (+4.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JORDAN LYLES vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LYLES is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

YUSMEIRO PETIT vs. COLORADO since 1997
PETIT is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.53 and a WHIP of 1.662.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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ATLANTA (69 - 64) at NY METS (62 - 71) - 7:10 PM
MIKE MINOR (L) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 69-64 (-6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 21-30 (-13.6 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-36 (-18.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 69-64 (-6.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 35-36 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 41-25 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 50-76 (-25.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 18-40 (-19.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 64-81 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 33-49 (-18.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 15-26 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 296-313 (-88.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 64-81 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 56-79 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 27-42 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 40-67 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 37-75 (-26.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 7-8 (+0.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

MIKE MINOR vs. NY METS since 1997
MINOR is 4-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.318.
His team's record is 7-4 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-4.1 units)

JON NIESE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NIESE is 6-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 8-8 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.9 units)

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NY YANKEES (69 - 62) at DETROIT (71 - 60) - 1:05 PM
HIROKI KURODA (R) vs. KYLE LOBSTEIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 27-33 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KURODA is 11-21 (-15.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 36-31 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 12-3 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
NY YANKEES are 12-5 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
NY YANKEES are 25-18 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 71-60 (-6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 34-30 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 58-55 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 34-30 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 18-22 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 29-30 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-2 (+2.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. DETROIT since 1997
KURODA is 0-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.059.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

KYLE LOBSTEIN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (65 - 68) at BALTIMORE (75 - 56) - 7:05 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 65-68 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 40-44 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 49-48 (-10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 36-41 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 76-56 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 107-86 (+22.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 24-11 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 33-20 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 67-53 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 56-31 (+30.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 55-39 (+20.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-20 (+18.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 34-25 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NORRIS is 8-1 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 21-15 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 17-6 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 546-625 (+20.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 10-5 (+5.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HELLICKSON is 8-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.075.
His team's record is 9-6 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-4. (+6.5 units)

BUD NORRIS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
NORRIS is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

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MINNESOTA (58 - 74) at KANSAS CITY (74 - 58) - 8:10 PM
TOM MILONE (L) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 74-58 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 19-6 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 70-55 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 51-36 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 43-30 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
GUTHRIE is 34-25 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 30-16 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 18-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 26-14 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 34-22 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 42-38 (+19.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 63-84 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 58-76 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 62-70 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MILONE is 47-30 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 45-28 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 20-9 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 27-30 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 11-7 (+0.8 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.5 Units)

TOM MILONE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MILONE is 3-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.142.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GUTHRIE is 9-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.065.
His team's record is 9-4 (+6.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-2.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (67 - 64) at CHI WHITE SOX (60 - 72) - 8:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-42 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 159-135 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 153-129 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 86-47 (+29.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 49-19 (+23.2 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.
CHI WHITE SOX are 123-171 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 48-80 (-25.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-56 (-21.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-41 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 118-165 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DANKS is 29-42 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DANKS is 19-33 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-6 (+4.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.3 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CARRASCO is 0-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 7.12 and a WHIP of 1.582.
His team's record is 1-5 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.7 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DANKS is 5-10 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.21 and a WHIP of 1.421.
His team's record is 8-13 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-11. (-3.3 units)

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TEXAS (52 - 80) at HOUSTON (56 - 78) - 8:10 PM
NICK TEPESCH (R) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 52-80 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 11-21 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 50-76 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 32-63 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 34-56 (-22.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 18-33 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 16-28 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS is 40-25 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 51-107 (-37.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 54-95 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 33-60 (-20.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-46 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 54-95 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 8-4 (+6.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

NICK TEPESCH vs. HOUSTON since 1997
TEPESCH is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.31 and a WHIP of 1.102.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (78 - 54) at LA ANGELS (79 - 53) - 10:05 PM
SONNY GRAY (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 79-53 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 117-96 (+32.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 74-51 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 62-40 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 57-35 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 176-123 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 124-108 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 289-217 (+59.6 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 57-39 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 171-115 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 110-73 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 161-109 (+36.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 81-62 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 64-49 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 15-21 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 61-66 (-19.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 62-83 (-25.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 8-4 (+3.9 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

SONNY GRAY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GRAY is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.2 units)

C.J. WILSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WILSON is 10-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 1.180.
His team's record is 12-6 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.6 units)

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**jcindaville** · 08-28-2014, 12:25 PM

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