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Date WLT Pct Net Units Record
04/15/10 11-10-0 52.38% +75 Detail
04/14/10 13-15-1 46.43% -955 Detail
04/13/10 4-8-0 33.33% -2920 Detail
04/12/10 6-17-0 26.09% -6955 Detail
04/11/10 17-13-0 56.67% +2635 Detail
04/10/10 17-13-0 56.67% +2220 Detail
04/09/10 15-13-2 53.57% +1115 Detail
04/08/10 10-11-1 47.62% +85 Detail
04/07/10 14-14-2 50.00% -799 Detail
04/06/10 9-5-0 64.29% +1509 Detail
04/05/10 10-14-2 41.67% -1743 Detail
04/03/10 9-3-1 75.00% +3490 Detail
04/02/10 8-3-2 72.73% +2560 Detail
04/01/10 1-8-0 11.11% -3680 Detail
Totals 144-147-11 49.48% -3363

Friday, April 16Game Score Status Pick Amount

Houston 0 Top 2 Houston +161 500
Chi. Cubs 0 Over 9 500

Chi. White Sox - 7:05 PM ET Chi. White Sox -127 500
Cleveland - Under 9 500

Texas - 7:05 PM ET Texas +193 500
NY Yankees - Under 8.5 500

Cincinnati - 7:05 PM ET Pittsburgh -112 500
Pittsburgh - Over 8.5 500 ( TOTAL )

Florida - 7:05 PM ET Florida +242 500 ( POD )
Philadelphia - Over 8 500

Milwaukee - 7:05 PM ET Washington +141 500 ( POD )
Washington - Under 9 500

LA Angels - 7:07 PM ET Toronto +101 500
Toronto - Over 8.5 500 ( TOTAL )

Tampa Bay - 7:10 PM ET Tampa Bay +157 500
Boston - Over 9.5 500

Colorado - 7:35 PM ET Colorado +125 500
Atlanta - Under 8.5 500

Kansas City - 8:10 PM ET Minnesota -124 500
Minnesota - Over 7.5 500

NY Mets - 8:15 PM ET St. Louis -225 500
St. Louis - Under 8.5 500

Baltimore - 10:05 PM ET Baltimore +150 500 ( POD )
Oakland - Over 7.5 500

Arizona - 10:05 PM ET Arizona -106 500
San Diego - Over 7.5 500

Detroit - 10:10 PM ET Detroit +169 500 ( POD )
Seattle - Under 7 500

San Francisco - 10:10 PM ET San Francisco +140 500 ( POD )
LA Dodgers - Under 9 500

MLB Series Betting- Detroit at Seattle

After finishing 4-2 on their first homestand of the season, Detroit returns to the road for their longest trip of the year, playing 11 games in 11 days against three teams from the American League West starting in Seattle. The Tigers (6-3, +1.3 units) have been the comeback kids thus far with five of their wins coming after trailing.

Another comeback story is pitcher Jeremy Bonderman. The right-hander gave up one hit and one run while striking out five in five innings in a 4-2 win over Cleveland last Saturday. That was Bonderman’s first victory in nearly two years, bouncing back from surgery that broke up a blood clot in his throwing shoulder.

“It was fun to just get back on the mound, compete and be who I am and not worry about my arm hurting,” Bonderman said. “It’s been a long journey back, but I’m hoping I got 35 more starts in and hopefully we can do something special.”

The 27-year old is making the change from a hard-thrower to pitcher. “That was really Jeremy Bonderman the pitcher," Leyland said of his first start in 2010, "not Jeremy Bonderman the 95-96-mph fastball, hard slider. He pitched, and that's the adjustment that he's going to have to make. We're tickled to death today. That's progress, and that's something you have to build on."

His mound opponent for first game is 100 percent healthy and one of the best pitchers in baseball, Felix Hernandez. Seattle’s ace right-hander starts the season with 3.29 ERA, but no-decisions, providing two quality starts on the road, both Mariners wins. This makes it Hernandez first time to take the mound at Safeco Field and he and Mariners’ teammates are 27-9 the last two years he’s been the starter.

Sportsbook.com has Seattle as -182 money line favorites in the first contest of the series with total Ov7. King Felix is 27-8 when the total is 7 to 8.5 (Mariners Record) and 10-1 OVER as a home favorite of -175 to -200. Detroit is 3-9 in Game 1 of a series dating back to last season and is 7-1 in Bonderman’s previous eight road starts.

Game 1 Edge: Seattle

Seattle (4-6, -2 units) has begun the season very slow with the bats, averaging 2.8 runs per game, with sordid team batting average of .231. They have shown a few signs of starting to work their way out of it with nine or more hits in four of last five games. The Mariners are the only team in baseball that has yet to score more than five runs in single game and they might still be searching facing the Tigers ace Jason Verlander.

The 6’5 right-hander has dialed up the fastball into the upper-90’s, however has ERA of 9.00 because he’s lacked command of secondary pitches to retire hitters thus far. He’s making mistakes that are getting hit or batters are sitting dead-red in their second or third time at bat, not fearing Verlander can throw anything else over the plate. With Seattle still searching at the dish, Detroit’s top pitcher could go to 44-18 (Tigers Record) against losing teams.

Seattle counters with Ryan Rowland-Smith. The Aussie has a sound delivery with a tailing fastball, a big overhand curveball that he likes to use early in counts to go along with first-rate changeup. Rowland-Smith is known for throwing strikes, but is not a strike-out pitcher. If the lefty is taking his turn in the rotation in Game 2, Seattle has four-game winning streak.

Game 2 Edge: Detroit

The series finale is a wild card contest, at least as far as the pitching is concerned. The Tigers go with Max Scherzer, who throws 95 MPH fastball and has devastating sweeping slider when he’s on. Has tendency to get lazy with mechanics, which adds up pitch count unnecessarily or has one faulty inning that costs him. One aspect in his favor is Detroit is 36-18 vs. teams whose hitters strike out seven or more times a game coming into the series.

Ian Snell is making his third start of the year and comes in with ERA of 5. Snell would be described as a “slinger” with his three-quarters delivery style and follow thru. His fastball runs and sinks and he possesses a hard slider, but isn’t known as great listener and too easily loses command of the strike zone. Though a very good athlete, at 5’11 lacks the leverage to get extra tilt on his pitches when he tires. Snell is 1-1 with a 2.13 ERA in two career starts against the Tigers and Seattle begins the series having won 19 of last 26 at home.

Game 3 Edge: Detroit

The first two games have starting pitchers from each team that can dominate, which sets up a split. The starting pitching matchup for Game 3 is a push, however the Tigers bullpen and offense has been better thus far, making them the series play in the second weekend of baseball action.


Sportsbook.com series odds: Detroit +140 , Seattle-180
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Top MLB Weekend Power Trends 4/16-4/18

Major League Baseball competes for betting dollars this weekend with both the NBA & NHL playoff schedules. The infant part of the season has produced some surprises, namely Toronto & Oakland leading their respective divisions in the face of pessimistic preseason expectations. It’s also somewhat strange to see no team with a winning percentage of .800 or better at this point, and no team with a lead of more than two games in their respective divisions. Perhaps it’s a sign of a competitive season to come. In any case, this weekend’s schedule features some intriguing matchups in both leagues. Let’s take a look at those, and reveal the list of Top ******* Power Trends that you’ll want to consider as you build your wagering lineup over the next three days.

In the senior circuit, the early frontrunners in the East will go head-to-head when Philadelphia hosts Florida. The Marlins face the unenviable task of taking on co-aces Roy Halladay and Cole Hamels on back-to-back days. The Phillies own the best record in baseball heading into the weekend and are batting .311 as a team. However, Florida is 12-6 in Philly over the last two years. Also in the N.L., the Mets, off to a slow 3-6 start, travel to St. Louis to take on the Central-leading Cardinals. This series could see some high prices despite the fact that the Cards aren’t hitting the ball well (.240 batting average) and their bullpen is struggling as well (1.500 WHIP). Finally, on the coast this weekend, West rivals San Francisco and Los Angeles will get together. The host Dodgers are hitting the ball well with 65 hits in their last five games, only to go 2-3 in that span. The Giants lead the division after two weeks with a 7-3 mark.

In the American League, the best and worst teams in the East and West Divisions will square off. In Toronto, the East leading Blue Jays, off to a 7-3 start, face the Angels, who own the opposite mark. The Jays are winning with pitching, with opponents batting just .219 after 10 games. That may not bode well for the Halo’s, who have produced just 3.6 runs per game in the early going. In Oakland, the surprising A’s will play host to the struggling Orioles. It figures to be a long year for Baltimore in the East, having won just one of its first 10 games. Elsewhere, the Yankees welcome Texas to town in a battle of expected playoff contenders. Both teams come in off a pair of series wins and could be ready to go on an early season run. Finally, in Boston, the Rays continue a difficult early season schedule with four games against the Red Sox. They are in the midst of a 10-game road trip although they were able to sweep the first three games in Baltimore. There is some concern with Boston’s pitching staff early, as it has allowed opponents to hit .287 over the first nine games.

Don’t forget to consult our weekly list of Top ******* Power Trends before you hit the confirm button on your wagers this weekend:

HOUSTON at CHICAGO CUBS


CHICAGO CUBS are 88-45 (+23.5 Units) against the money line as a favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons. The average score was CHICAGO CUBS 5.3, OPPONENT 4.0 - (Rating = 1*)

CINCINNATI at PITTSBURGH


PITTSBURGH is 10-40 (-30.9 Units) against the money line vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .255 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was PITTSBURGH 3.3, OPPONENT 5.8 - (Rating = 4*)

MILWAUKEE at WASHINGTON


WASHINGTON is 12-39 (-20.4 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.8 or more runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was WASHINGTON 4.4, OPPONENT 6.2 - (Rating = 1*)

FLORIDA at PHILADELPHIA


FLORIDA is 11-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 62%) over the last 3 seasons. The average score was FLORIDA 5.3, OPPONENT 3.9 - (Rating = 1*)

COLORADO at ATLANTA


COLORADO is 7-21 (-14.3 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.8 or more runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was COLORADO 3.5, OPPONENT 5.4 - (Rating = 1*)

NY METS at ST LOUIS


NY METS are 13-29 (-18.7 Units) against the money line vs. teams outscoring opp by 1 or more runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. The average score was NY METS 4.1, OPPONENT 5.5 - (Rating = 1*)

ARIZONA at SAN DIEGO


SAN DIEGO is 2-19 (-17.3 Units) against the money line vs. good fielding teams - (turning 1.1 or more DP's/game) over the last 3 seasons. The average score was SAN DIEGO 3.0, OPPONENT 5.1 - (Rating = 3*)

SAN FRANCISCO at LA DODGERS


LA DODGERS are 28-10 (+16.0 Units) against the money line vs. a good bullpen whose ERA is 3.75 or better over the last 2 seasons. The average score was LA DODGERS 5.8, OPPONENT 3.3 - (Rating = 1*)

TEXAS at NY YANKEES


NY YANKEES are 32-7 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games vs. AL teams allowing 4.7 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was NY YANKEES 5.8, OPPONENT 3.4 - (Rating = 2*)

CHI WHITE SOX at CLEVELAND


CLEVELAND is 30-50 (-19.1 Units) against the money line vs. AL teams allowing 4.7 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was CLEVELAND 4.5, OPPONENT 5.3 - (Rating = 0*)

LA ANGELS at TORONTO


TORONTO is 22-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons. The average score was TORONTO 5.6, OPPONENT 4.5 - (Rating = 1*)

TAMPA BAY at BOSTON


BOSTON is 40-13 (+24.3 Units) against the money line vs. a poor bullpen whose ERA is 4.50 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was BOSTON 6.3, OPPONENT 4.0 - (Rating = 2*)

KANSAS CITY at MINNESOTA


MINNESOTA is 6-21 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games vs. an AL team with a team batting average of .295 or better since 1997. The average score was MINNESOTA 4.1, OPPONENT 7.2 - (Rating = 1*)

BALTIMORE at OAKLAND


BALTIMORE is 10-31 (-19.5 Units) against the money line vs. a good bullpen whose ERA is 3.75 or better over the last 2 seasons. The average score was BALTIMORE 3.8, OPPONENT 6.0 - (Rating = 1*)

DETROIT at SEATTLE


LEYLAND is 35-24 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in April games as the manager of DETROIT. The average score was DETROIT 4.7, OPPONENT 4.0 - (Rating = 1*)
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Diamond Trends - Friday

Orioles at Athletics – The Orioles are 0-8 since September 21, 2009 on the road after allowing 6+ runs for a net profit of $800 when playing against. The Athletics are 8-0 since May 12, 2009 as a favorite vs a team that has lost at least their last three games for a net profit of $800.

Angels at Blue Jays – The Angels are 8-0 since May 27, 2009 when Jered Weaver starts after facing 25 or fewer hitters for a net profit of $800 The Angels are 0-6 since August 21, 2009 after a loss in which they allowed 5+ walks and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $730 when playing against. The Blue Jays are 0-6 since April 17, 2009 after a win in which they drew 5+ walks and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $660 when playing against.

Rockies at Braves – The Rockies are 0-6 since April 18, 2009 as a dog after a loss in which they were shut out in the last 6 innings for a net profit of $600 when playing against.

Mets at Cardinals – The Mets are 0-7 since July 03, 2009 as a road dog after a win and it is the first game of the series for a net profit of $700 when playing against. The Cardinals are 0-5 since May 05, 2009 as a home favorite after a loss in which their opponent left fewer than 10 men on base for a net profit of $670 when playing against.

Astros at Cubs – The Astros are 0-8 since April 24, 2009 when Felipe Paulino starts after facing 25 or fewer hitters and they lost in his previous start for a net profit of $835 when playing against.

Giants at Dodgers – The Giants are 4-0 since May 08, 2009 as a road dog after a 5+ run win for a net profit of $580

White Sox at Indians – The White Sox are 1-10 since May 13, 2009 on the road when their starter went at least eight innings in his last start for a net profit of $890 when playing against. The Indians are 0-10 since September 01, 2009 as a dog and it is the first game of the series for a net profit of $1000 when playing against.

Tigers at Mariners – The Mariners are 8-0 since June 10, 2009 when Felix Hernandez starts after his team lost the last time he started vs this opponent for a net profit of $805. The Mariners are 0-6 since April 16, 2009 at home after a win in which they drew 5+ walks for a net profit of $720 when playing against. The Mariners are 6-0 since June 03, 2009 at home after a win in which they left 18+ men on base for a net profit of $675

Brewers at Nationals – The Brewers are 0-5 since July 07, 2009 when Yovani Gallardo starts after losing as a home favorite in his last start for a net profit of $590 when playing against.

Diamondbacks at Padres – The Diamondbacks are 12-1 since May 21, 2009 as a favorite after a loss in which they used 5+ pitchers for a net profit of $1085. The Diamondbacks are 0-7 since June 20, 2009 on the road after a loss in which their opponent left 18+ men on base for a net profit of $700 when playing against. The Padres are 7-0 since May 05, 2009 within 20 cents of pickem after a loss in which they left fewer than 10 men on base for a net profit of $725

Reds at Pirates – The Reds are 7-0 since April 19, 2009 within 20 cents of pickem after a 5+ run loss for a net profit of $730. The Pirates are 0-9 since May 04, 2009 after a 5+ run loss and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $900 when playing against. The Pirates are 0-6 since April 19, 2009 when Zach Duke starts vs a team that has lost at least their last two games for a net profit of $600 when playing against.

Rays at Red Sox – The Red Sox are 8-0 since June 09, 2009 when they are off a loss in which they never led and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $800

Royals at Twins – The Royals are 0-8 since May 08, 2009 as a road dog after a win in which their opponent left 18+ men on base for a net profit of $800 when playing against.

Rangers at Yankees – The Yankees are 11-0 since July 18, 2009 when CC Sabathia starts as a favorite vs a team that has hit more grounders than fly balls season-to-date for a net profit of $1100
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Friday's Factoids

**Marlins at Phillies**

--As of early this afternoon, most betting shops had Philadelphia (7-2, +314) listed as an extremely expensive minus-260 ‘chalk.’ Gamblers can bypass the rich straight price and go the run-line route (minus 1 ½ runs) with just minus-120 at risk. The total was eight flat (minus-110 either way).

--Florida (6-4, +147) had a late-night flight into the City of Brotherly Love after wrapping up its three-game series with the Reds last night. The Marlins thumped Cincy by a 10-2 count Thursday to pull within 1 1/2 games of the division-leading Phillies.

--Fredi Gonzalez will give the starting nod to Anibal Sanchez, who gave up four earned runs in six innings of work during his season debut. Sanchez took a no-decision in a 6-5 home win over the Dodgers. He has struggled against the division-rival Phillies, going 2-4 with a 5.40 ERA in seven career starts.

--Philadelphia slugger Ryan Howard is 5-for-14 (.357) with a pair of doubles and two homers against Sanchez. Chase Utley has also enjoyed success against the Marlins’ right-hander, going 7-for-18 (.389) with three doubles and one triple versus Sanchez. Jayson Werth (1-for-10) and Shane Victorino (3-for-19, .158) haven’t fared as well against Sanchez.

--Charlie Manuel will give the ball to his new ace Roy Halladay (2-0, 0.56) here in this spot. Halladay’s first two assignments for the Phillies have been nothing short of sensational, as the former Blue Jay has registered a pair of victories. However, Halladay is 0-1 with a 5.00 ERA in a pair of career starts against Florida.

--Florida slugger Dan Uggla is 3-for-4 against Halladay with a triple, while Hanley Ramirez has a pair of singles in four at-bats versus the hard-throwing righty.

--Philadelphia placed Jimmy Rollins on the 15-day disabled list this week and will be missing the All-Star shortstop for at least the next two weeks.

--The ‘over’ is 8-2 overall for the Marlins. The ‘over’ went 2-1 for the Fish in their three previous road games against the Mets.

--The ‘over’ has cashed at a 7-2 overall clip for the Phillies.

--Fox Florida and Comcast in Philly will have the telecast at 7:05 p.m. Eastern.

**Royals at Twins**

--Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Minnesota (7-3, +492) as a minus-120 favorite with a total of 7 ½ ‘under’ (minus-120). As of early this afternoon, most spots had the Twins at minus-120 as well. Gamblers can bring home a monster return in the plus-170 range by backing Ron Gardenhire’s squad on the run line.

--Kansas City (4-5, +57) will turn to ace Zack Greinke (0-1, 3.55), who owns a 3-4 record and 3.94 career ERA against Minnesota.

--Gardenhire will give the ball to Scott Baker (1-1, 3.86) in the series opener against KC. Baker owns a 7-3 record and 3.16 ERA in 12 career assignments versus the Royals.

--The ‘over’ is a lucrative 7-2 overall for the Royals, 3-0 in their road outings.

--The ‘under’ is 6-2-2 overall for the Twins, 1-0-1 in their home games.

--The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. Eastern on Fox KC.

**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**

--Pittsburgh LHP Zach Duke (2-0, 3.00) will face division-rival Cincinnati on Friday night. Duke is 3-6 with a 4.37 ERA in 10 lifetime starts against the Reds. Cincy will counter with Mike Leake, whose facing the Pirates for the first time.

--LVSC opened St. Louis as a minus-270 favorite for Friday’s series opener against the Mets. Chris Carpenter has not been able to solve the Mets in the past, however, compiling a 1-4 record and 4.80 career ERA. New York will send Oliver Perez to the bump. The southpaw is 2-5 with a 4.84 lifetime ERA against the Cardinals.

--Seattle ace Felix Hernandez will take aim at Detroit on Friday night. The right-handed phenom is 5-2 with a 2.68 career ERA against the Tigers.
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MLB


Friday, April 16

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Los Angeles Angels at Toronto Blue Jays (-110, 8.5)

Has Angels manager Mike Scioscia mastered the art of the team meeting?

Remember last season when the Angels played .500 ball for the first two months, held a team gathering after a sloppy loss to the Rays on June 11 and went 68-36 the rest of the way?

He didn't wait that long for the annual closed-door chat after the Halos' 2-6 start. Scioscia called the team together Tuesday and they promptly went out and beat the Bronx Bombers on Wednesday.

"Today we seemed to have a little more fire," Torii Hunter said after the victory. "You don't know if it was the meeting yesterday, but today I saw something different in the pitching staff, the hitters and the way we played defensively, all the way around."

While it's too early to call it a turning point, the Angels head north of the border to meet the Blue Jays today with a lot more confidence. They will give the ball to ace Jered Weaver, who's off to a hot start by allowing just four earned runs in 12 innings of work.

Weaver is especially sharp against the Jays, going 5-1 in his career with a level 3.00 ERA. Look for Weaver to shut down what has been a red-hot Jays team.

Pick: Angels


Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs (-210, Off)

Houston had a problem, but may have put it in the past with Thursday's victory over St. Louis.

Off to an 0-8 start, the Astros salvaged their series finale against Kyle Lohse and the Cardinals for their first win of the season.

Houston now heads to Wrigley Field to meet the Cubs and banged-up starter Carlos Silva, who experienced some soreness in his shoulder after his first start at the Reds, where he pitched six innings and settled for a no-decision.

The Astros will go with Felipe Paulino, who was in line for a win against the Phillies in his first start before the bullpen blew it.

It's hard to trust Silva at this price.

Pick: Astros

MLB


Friday, April 16

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This Day in Baseball
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On April 16 in Baseball History...

1929 - Cleveland outfielder Earl Averill becomes the first A.L. player to hit a home run in his first major league time at bat when he blasts an 0-and-2 pitch off Detroit's Earl Whitehill in the Indians' 5-4, 11-inning victory.

1935 - Babe Ruth's N.L. debut draws 25,000 to Braves Field. The Babe's two-hit debut includes a 430-foot home run off Carl Hubbell, as Boston beats New York 4-2. The Babe's contract includes a share in the team's profits.

1940 - A baseball game was televised for the first time, by WGN-TV. It was an exhibition game at Wrigley Field with Jack Brickhouse doing the play-by-play. The White Sox defeated the Cubs, 4-1.

1940 - Working in 47-degree weather, Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians throws an Opening Day no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox, winning 1-0 at Comiskey Park. It's the first Opening Day no-hitter since Leon Red Ames pitched one for the Giants in 1909.

1948 - The White Sox beat the Cubs 4-1 in an exhibition game at Wrigley Field with Jack Brickhouse at the WGN-TV mike. This is the first telecast in Chicago history.

1972 - In Chicago, 22-year-old rookie Burt Hooton of the Cubs no-hits the Phillies 4-0. It is Hooton's fourth major league game over two seasons. He has allowed just eight hits in 30 innings with his knuckle-curve.

1977 - Regulations force Oakland pitcher Vida Blue to discard his old, discolored lucky cap because it is no longer identical in color, trim and style to those of his teammates.

1978 - Bob Forsch of the St. Louis Cardinals no-hit the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-0. Less than a year later, Bob's brother, Ken, of the Houston Astros pitched a no-hitter against Atlanta. They are the only brothers to throw no-hitters.

1983 - Padres first baseman Steve Garvey plays in his 1,118th consecutive game, breaking Billy Williams' N.L. record. Garvey goes 2-for-4 in an 8-5 Padres loss at Los Angeles.

1984 - Dave Kingman of the Oakland A's hit three home runs, including a grand slam, in his first three at-bats. He drove in a total of eight runs in a 9-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

1989 - Kelly Gruber becomes the first member of the Blue Jays to hit for the cycle as Toronto beats Kansas City 15-8.

MLB
Write-Up


Friday, April 16

Hot pitchers
-- Silva allowed one run in six IP (71 PT) in his first start for the Cubs.
-- Duke is 2-0, 3.00 in his first two '10 starts. Leake allowed one run in 6.1 IP, had two hits in first big league start.
-- Halladay is 2-0, 1.13 in his first two NL starts.
-- Braves scored 23 points in winning Lowe's first two starts.

-- Sabathia is 1-0, 3.46 in two starts this season. Wilson blanked Jays for seven innings in first '10 start, his first start since 2005.
-- Buehrle is 2-0, 2.40 in two starts this season.
-- Oakland won both Braden starts this season (1-0, 2.77).
-- Mariners won both FHernandez starts (0-0, 3.95); bullpen backed him with 4.1 scoreless IP. Bonderman allowed one run in five IP (91 PT) in his first '10 start.

Cold pitchers
-- Paulino allowed four runs in five IP in his first '10 start.
-- Gallardo is 0-2, 7.50 in his first two '10 starts. Lannan is 1-1, 8.31 in his first two starts, getting only two swings/misses out of 171 pitches.
-- Sanchez allowed five runs in six IP in his first '10 start.
-- Hammel allowed four runs in seven IP in his first '10 start.
-- Carpenter has 7.36 RA in his first two '10 starts. OPerez allowed four runs in 5.2 IP (01 PT) in his first '10 start.
-- Jackson is 1-1, 5.25 in his first two Arizona starts. Garland is 0-2, 9.00 in his first two San Diego starts.
-- Wellemeyer allowed four runs in 6.1 IP in losing his first 2010 start to the Braves, 7-2. Padilla allowed 11 runs in 8.2 IP in his first two starts.

-- Talbot allowed four runs in five IP (104 PT) in his first '10 start.
-- Angels won both Weaver starts this year (1-0, 3.00). Marcum is 0-0, 3.46 in his first two starts this season.
-- Beckett has a 6.17 RA in his two starts this season. Rays lost 10-0 in first Davis start this year (six IP, four runs).
-- Greinke is 0-1, 4.26 in two starts this season. Baker is 1-1, 3.86 in his two starts this season.
-- Millwood is 0-1, 4.26 in two starts this season.

Totals
-- Last three Cub games went over the total. Houston's last four games stayed under the total.
-- Three of four Cincinnati road games went over the total.
-- Last four Milwaukee games went over the total
-- Eight of ten Florida games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-0-1 in last six Atlanta games.
-- Five of last six Cardinal games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Arizona games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Giant games went over the total.

-- Six of nine Bronx games went over the total. Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Texas games.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in Cleveland games this season.
-- Three of four Toronto home games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Tampa Bay games went over the total.
-- Last five Kansas City games went over the total. Under is 4-1-1 in Twins' last six games.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in Balitmore road games.
-- Five of last six Seattle games stayed under. Last four Detroit games all went over the total.

Hot teams
-- Cubs are 3-1 this season in game following a loss.
-- Phillies won five of their last six games. Marlins won six of their last nine games.
-- Rockies won three of their last four games. Braves won their last two games, 6-1/6-2.
-- Cardinals won six of their first nine games.
-- Diamondbacks are 3-0 in game following a loss.
-- Giants won seven of their last nine games.

-- Bronx won four of its last five games. Rangers won three of four.
-- Blue Jays won seven of their last nine games.
-- Rays won last three games, scoring 22 runs.
-- Twins won seven of their last nine games.
-- A's won their last four home games.
-- Tigers won five of their last seven games. Seattle won its last couple games, allowing total of two runs.

Cold teams
-- Astros lost eight of their first nine games.
-- Pirates lost five of their last seven games.
-- Nationals are 0-3 in series openers this season. Brewers lost four of their last six games.
-- Reds lost last two games, scoring five runs; none of their starting Ps have a win yet.
-- Mets lost four of their last five games.
-- Padres lost three of their last four games.

-- Indians lost five of their last six games.
-- Angels lost three of their last four games.
-- Red Sox are 3-5 in last eight games.
-- Orioles lost nine of their first ten games.
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MLB
Dunkel


LA Angels at Toronto
The Angels look to build on their 9-1 record in Jered Weaver's last 10 starts with the total set from 7 1/2 to 9 runs. LA is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Angels favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-110). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, APRIL 16

Game 951-952: Houston at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Paulino) 13.904; Cubs (Silva) 14.574
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-180); No Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-180); N/A

Game 953-954: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 14.626; Pittsburgh (Duke) 14.082
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-110); Under

Game 955-956: Milwaukee at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 14.804; Washington (Lannan) 15.022
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+140); Over

Game 957-958: Florida at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Sanchez) 14.674; Philadelphia (Halladay) 16.567
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-250); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-250); Under

Game 959-960: Colorado at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Hammel) 14.803; Atlanta (Lowe) 15.554
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-130); Over

Game 961-962: NY Mets at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Perez) 15.033; St. Louis (Carpenter) 14.776
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-250); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+210); Under

Game 963-964: Arizona at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Jackson) 15.288; San Diego (Garland) 14.180
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Arizona (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-115); Under

Game 965-966: San Francisco at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Wellemeyer) 15.969; LA Dodgers (Padilla) 15.736
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+130); Over

Game 967-968: Texas at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Wilson) 15.484; NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.335
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-210); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-210); Over

Game 969-970: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Buehrle) 15.624; Cleveland (Talbot) 14.191
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-140); Under

Game 971-972: LA Angels at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 16.104; Toronto (Marcum) 14.878
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-110); Under

Game 973-974: Tampa Bay at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Davis) 15.726; Boston (Beckett) 15.599
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-185); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+165); Under

Game 975-976: Kansas City at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 15.490; Minnesota (Baker) 16.676
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-130); Over

Game 977-978: Baltimore at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Millwood) 14.450; Oakland (Braden) 14.779
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Oakland (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-150); Under

Game 979-980: Detroit at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Bonderman) 15.185; Seattle (Hernandez) 14.321
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-180); 7
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+160); Over

MLB
Long Sheet


Friday, April 16

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HOUSTON (1 - 8) at CHICAGO CUBS (4 - 5) - 2:20 PM
FELIPE PAULINO (R) vs. CARLOS SILVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 87-83 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 561-505 (-116.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 87-83 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-67 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 526-493 (-110.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

FELIPE PAULINO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
PAULINO is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CARLOS SILVA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SILVA is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (5 - 5) at PITTSBURGH (4 - 5) - 7:05 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. ZACH DUKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 381-361 (+42.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 489-568 (+50.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 87-82 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 49-37 (+18.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 428-513 (+36.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 325-369 (+38.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 46-31 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-52 (-23.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 5-21 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

MIKE LEAKE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACH DUKE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DUKE is 3-6 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.37 and a WHIP of 1.526.
His team's record is 4-6 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.9 units)

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MILWAUKEE (4 - 5) at WASHINGTON (4 - 5) - 7:05 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 37-45 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 122-210 (-48.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-11 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 38-80 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LANNAN is 12-31 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GALLARDO is 2-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LANNAN is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 7.10 and a WHIP of 1.579.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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FLORIDA (6 - 4) at PHILADELPHIA (7 - 2) - 7:05 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 177-156 (+30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 415-379 (+48.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
FLORIDA is 46-37 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 35-23 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 17-9 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 26-13 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 43-35 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 69-54 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 28-18 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 48-41 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-4 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HALLADAY is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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COLORADO (5 - 4) at ATLANTA (5 - 4) - 7:35 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. DEREK LOWE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 34-24 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 163-170 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 48-48 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 42-42 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-30 (-20.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 42-42 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 33-31 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-31 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JASON HAMMEL vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 8.00 and a WHIP of 2.222.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

DEREK LOWE vs. COLORADO since 1997
LOWE is 8-7 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 10-8 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-8. (+1.2 units)

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NY METS (3 - 6) at ST LOUIS (6 - 3) - 8:15 PM
OLIVER PEREZ (L) vs. CHRIS CARPENTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 41-70 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 28-45 (-17.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-21 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
PEREZ is 24-14 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

OLIVER PEREZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PEREZ is 3-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.465.
His team's record is 6-9 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+1.0 units)

CHRIS CARPENTER vs. NY METS since 1997
CARPENTER is 1-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.05 and a WHIP of 1.268.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)

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ARIZONA (5 - 4) at SAN DIEGO (3 - 6) - 10:05 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. JON GARLAND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 75-96 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 75-96 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 33-24 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-7 (+12.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
GARLAND is 19-9 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
JACKSON is 0-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 7.84 and a WHIP of 1.646.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

JON GARLAND vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GARLAND is 2-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.67 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (7 - 2) at LA DODGERS (4 - 5) - 10:10 PM
TODD WELLEMEYER (R) vs. VICENTE PADILLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WELLEMEYER is 8-18 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 36-14 (+19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PADILLA is 38-21 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 18-6 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 34-21 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 21-7 (+16.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 21-10 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 95-76 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 95-76 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 719-607 (+86.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-54 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WELLEMEYER is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

VICENTE PADILLA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PADILLA is 4-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+3.6 units)

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TEXAS (5 - 4) at NY YANKEES (6 - 3) - 7:05 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 15-38 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 81-41 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 35-11 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 92-79 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 89-73 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 126-115 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 89-74 (+20.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

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

C.J. WILSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

C.C. SABATHIA vs. TEXAS since 1997
SABATHIA is 7-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.488.
His team's record is 8-5 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-4. (+4.6 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (4 - 6) at CLEVELAND (3 - 6) - 7:05 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. MITCH TALBOT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 68-103 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 59-86 (-31.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 36-48 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 61-92 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 42-64 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 23-45 (-21.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+1.7 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BUEHRLE is 11-14 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.59 and a WHIP of 1.335.
His team's record is 18-19 (-6.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-17. (-0.9 units)

MITCH TALBOT vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (3 - 7) at TORONTO (7 - 3) - 7:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. SHAUN MARCUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 22-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 105-76 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 50-38 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 13-4 (+10.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 198-147 (+41.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 68-53 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 84-54 (+23.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 99-76 (+18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 71-112 (-33.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.

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

JERED WEAVER vs. TORONTO since 1997
WEAVER is 5-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.026.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MARCUM is 2-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.275.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (6 - 3) at BOSTON (4 - 5) - 7:10 PM
WADE DAVIS (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 35-49 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 28-44 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BECKETT is 19-3 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 36-16 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 93-67 (+25.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 136-94 (+29.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

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

WADE DAVIS vs. BOSTON since 1997
DAVIS is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 26.97 and a WHIP of 3.745.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BECKETT is 8-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.204.
His team's record is 9-8 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.3 units)

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KANSAS CITY (4 - 5) at MINNESOTA (7 - 3) - 8:10 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 69-102 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 7-20 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 104-63 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 37-16 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 48-28 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 64-48 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 37-38 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

ZACK GREINKE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GREINKE is 2-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 3-8 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.7 units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BAKER is 7-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 0.941.
His team's record is 8-4 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-9. (-6.5 units)

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BALTIMORE (1 - 9) at OAKLAND (7 - 4) - 10:05 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. DALLAS BRADEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 65-107 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 0-7 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 262-360 (-107.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 136-257 (-111.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
MILLWOOD is 28-36 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 60-59 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 36-26 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MILLWOOD is 6-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.301.
His team's record is 9-7 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-8. (-1.7 units)

DALLAS BRADEN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BRADEN is 3-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.44 and a WHIP of 0.880.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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DETROIT (6 - 3) at SEATTLE (4 - 6) - 10:10 PM
JEREMY BONDERMAN (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 110-126 (-37.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 89-83 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 50-34 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 84-75 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 58-51 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 27-9 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 25-8 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 20-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JEREMY BONDERMAN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BONDERMAN is 5-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.458.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.3 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 5-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.68 and a WHIP of 1.192.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.4 units)

MLB
Short Sheet


Friday, 4/16/2010

HOUSTON at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET MLB
PAULINO: HOU 32-22 after 2+ consecutive unders
SILVA: CHC 11-19 after 3+ consecutive overs

CINCINNATI at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
LEAKE: CIN 29-14 Under after 4+ consecutive road games
DUKE: 5-21 TSR when playing on Friday

MILWAUKEE at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
GALLARDO: MIL 22-12 Over against NL East
LANNAN: WAS 2-11 at home on Friday

FLORIDA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
SANCHEZ: FLA 8-1 as an underdog of +175 to +250
HALLADAY: PHI 9-12 as a home favorite of -175 to -250

COLORADO at ATLANTA, 7:35 PM ET
HAMMEL: COL 32-17 Under as an underdog of +100 to +150
LOWE: ATL 20-8 Under after 2+ consecutive overs

NY METS at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
PEREZ: NYM 14-31 after allowing 2 runs or less
CARPENTER: STL 40-21 in April

ARIZONA at SAN DIEGO, 10:05 PM ET
JACKSON: ARI 11-25 after 2+ consecutive overs
GARLAND: 19-9 TSR after a loss

SAN FRANCISCO at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
WELLEMEYER: 8-18 TSR against division opponents
PADILLA: 21-7 TSR after a win

TEXAS at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
WILSON: TEX 9-34 Away after allowing 3 or less in 3 straight
SABATHIA: NYY 81-41 in night games

CHI WHITE SOX at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
BUEHRLE: 15-1 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150
TALBOT: CLE 5-16 after scoring 4 or less in 3 straight

LA ANGELS at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
WEAVER: LAA 13-4 Away when the total is 8 to 8.5
MARCUM: 1-7 TSR against AL West

TAMPA BAY at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
DAVIS: TB 20-37 after 3+ consecutive road games
BECKETT: 19-3 TSR at home in April

KANSAS CITY at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
GREINKE: KC 7-20 when playing on Friday
BAKER: MIN 25-7 after scoring 8+ runs

BALTIMORE at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
MILLWOOD: BAL 12-24 against AL West
BRADEN: OAK 26-17 after allowing 2 or less

DETROIT at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
BONDERMAN: DET 12-24 Away after one or more consecutive overs
HERNANDEZ: 10-1 Over as a home favorite of -175 to -200

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MLB


Friday, April 16

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2:20 PM
HOUSTON vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Houston is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Houston

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. WASHINGTON
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Washington is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. NY YANKEES
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games

7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

7:05 PM
FLORIDA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cincinnati's last 18 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Pittsburgh's last 18 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

7:07 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of LA Angels's last 20 games when playing on the road against Toronto
LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Toronto's last 20 games when playing at home against LA Angels

7:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Boston is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games at home

7:35 PM
COLORADO vs. ATLANTA
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Colorado
Atlanta is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Minnesota is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home

8:15 PM
NY METS vs. ST. LOUIS
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 10 of St. Louis's last 15 games when playing NY Mets

10:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
Arizona is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

10:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. OAKLAND
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oakland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

10:10 PM
DETROIT vs. SEATTLE
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Detroit

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games
San Francisco is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
LA Dodgers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home
LA Dodgers are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games

MLB


Friday, April 16

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Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins [8:10 PM ET]

Royals: Kansas City has been quite impressive this year, more than holding their own at 3-4 this season. Their record could be much better if they even had a competent bullpen. Time and time again this season the Royals have given away leads due to their terrible bullpen. The Royals have the worst ERA from the 7th inning on this season, at 8.36 ERA. This bullpen has also allowed a league high 38 hits in this same scenario. DH Jose Guillen has been impressive this season, as he has hit a HR in 4 straight games entering tonight. Guillen can tie the club record with a HR tonight against the Twins. The Royals will send their established ace to the mound looking to follow up on their 1st series win of the year. Zack Greinke will be making his 3rd start of the season, and is still looking for his 1st win on the year. Greinke hss been merely average thus far in facing the Red Sox and the Tigers. The Royals are 10-26 in Greinke's last 36 road starts against a team with a winning record.

Royals are 3-7 last 10 games following an off day.
Over is 6-0 last 6 road games.

Key Injuries - 3B Alex Gordon (thumb) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 2

Twins (-120, O/U 7.5): Minnesota dominated the Red Sox 8-0 yesterday, capping off yet another winning series this year, while also winning their 1st home series in their new arena. Minnesota is now 7-3 on the season, placing them at the top of the American League standings. The Twins have owned the Royals of late, winning 8 of the last 9 meetings. Scott Baker will get the ball today in his 3rd start of the season. As bad as Baker was against the Angels in his season debut, he was just as impressive in his 2nd start of the season against the White Sox. Baker went 7 strong innings in his last start, only allowing 1 run over 5 hits in earning the win for the Twins. The Twins are 8-1 in Bakers last 9 starts against a team with a losing record. Minnesota is also 7-1 in Bakers last 8 home starts.

Twins are 15-3 last 18 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-3-1 last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.

Key Injuries - RP Joe Nathan (elbow) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)



Colorado Rockies at Atlanta Braves [7:35 PM ET]

Rockies: Colorado had their first true bad offensive game yesterday, as they were held scoreless. Yesterday marked the 1st time this season the Rockies scored less than 4 runs this season. Despite the loss, the Rockies have still won 2 of their first 3 series this season, and stand at 5-4 overall. Colorado has split their last 8 meetings with the Braves. Despite the competitive short term results, the Rockies are only 8-20 in their last 28 games played in Atlanta. Colorado will send Jason Hammel to the mound today, as he looks to figure in a decision for the 1st time this season. Hammel went 7 innings against the Padres, but he was tagged for 4 earned runs in a no decision. The Rockies are 0-6 in Hammel's last 6 road starts with the total set between 7 and 8.5 runs. Colorado has already dealt with injuries this year, yet their depth has proved to be a saving grace. CF Carlos Gonzalez is leading the team with a .393 batting average so far this season.

Rockies are 27-11 last 38 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0-1 last 5 vs. National League East.

Key Injuries - 1B Todd Helton (rest) is questionable.
RF Brad Hawpe (quad) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

Braves (-129, O/U 8.5): Atlanta very well could be sluggish as they approach game time today, considering they played in San Diego just last night. The Braves won the final 2 games of their series in San Diego to win the series with the Padres. The Braves are now back over .500 on the season at 5-4. Atlanta will send Derek Lowe to the mound tonight, as he looks for his 3rd win in as many starts. Lowe has gone 6 innings in each of his first two starts, against the Cubs and Giants respectively. Lowe has given up both hits and runs, yet has won both games thanks to 23 runs courtesy of the Braves offense. Atlanta has tasted much success when Lowe is on the mound for them. The Braves are 8-1 in Lowe's last 9 starts as a home favorite. Atlanta is also 5-0 in Lowes last 5 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150.


Braves are 2-7 last 9 home games.
Under is 4-1 last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

Key Injuries - CF Jordan Schafer (wrist) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (OVER - Total of the Day)

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