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Friday, April 23Game Score Status Pick Amount

LA Dodgers - 7:05 PM ET Washington +110 500 *****
Washington - Over 10 500

Baltimore - 7:10 PM ET Boston -218 500
Boston - Under 8.5 500

Toronto - 7:10 PM ET Toronto +210 500 *****
Tampa Bay - Under 8.5 500

Atlanta - 7:10 PM ET NY Mets +121 500
NY Mets - Over 8.5 500

San Diego - 7:10 PM ET San Diego +106 500
Cincinnati - Over 8.5 500

Detroit - 8:05 PM ET Detroit +120 500
Texas - Over 9 500

Pittsburgh - 8:05 PM ET Pittsburgh +148 500 *****
Houston - Under 7.5 500 *****

Seattle - 8:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox -122 500
Chi. White Sox - Under 8.5 500

Minnesota - 8:10 PM ET Minnesota -137 500
Kansas City - Under 9.5 500

Chi. Cubs - 8:10 PM ET Chi. Cubs -122 500
Milwaukee - Under 9 500

Florida - 9:10 PM ET Florida -103 500
Colorado - Over 9.5 500 *****

Cleveland - 10:05 PM ET Oakland -145 500
Oakland - Over 7.5 500 *****

NY Yankees - 10:05 PM ET LA Angels +122 500
LA Angels - Under 9.5 500

St. Louis - 10:15 PM ET San Francisco -167 500
San Francisco - Over 6.5 500 *****

MLB


Friday, April 23

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Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays (-235, 8.5)

The Rays are hot even if their manager is not.

While manager Joe Maddon was catching heat from the MLB fashion police about wearing his hoodie during the team's chilly trip North, his Rays were pounding opponents to the tune of an 8-1 road swing. No need for the hoodie now that the Rays are back home indoors, but that isn't the only change.

Tampa Bay was batting just .170 against lefties (better than only the Jays at .157) before Wednesday's 12-0 rout of the White Sox and Mark Buehrle, who pitched a perfect game against the Rays last year. Apparently not all southpaws can stop the Rays.

"I think part of it is the lefties (we've faced) are good," Maddon told the Tampa Tribune. "I don't know if it's a function of us not hitting lefties as well as we're seeing some pretty good lefties. I think you really have to pitch well to beat those guys."

The Rays trot out a lefty tonight in Brett Cecil, who is making his season debut after experiencing hand soreness. The Rays counter with Matt Garza, who has been nothing short of spectacular this season with a 3-0 start and 0.88 ERA.

The Rays scored 58 runs in those eight wins on the road, an average of more than seven per game. If they can just have a typical night against Cecil they'll be close to hitting the total of 8.5 all by themselves.

Pick: Over


Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers (105, 9)

What does Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster have in common with MLB commissioner Bud Selig? They both own the Brewers.

Dempster has won eight of his last nine decisions against the Brew Crew, including last week's 9-5 victory at Wrigley Field. He is 12-3 lifetime against Milwaukee, his most wins against any opponent.

The Brewers counter with Jeff Suppon, who has had some success against the Cubs in the past. But he is coming off the DL with back pain and was far from steller despite winning his first start last week.

Home or away doesn't matter for the Cubbies, who have a huge fan base in Beer City and treat Miller Park like Wrigley Field North. Dempster Park has a nice ring to it too.

Pick: Cubs

MLB


Friday, April 23

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This Day in Baseball
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On April 23 in Baseball History...

1903 - The New York Highlanders won their first major-league game with a 7-2 decision over the Washington Senators.

1919 - Anticipating a poor season at the gate, the major leagues open a reduced 140-game season. Despite the lack of close races, attendance remains high all year and every club will show a profit.

1936 - Carl Hubbell's first start of the season is a three-hitter against the Boston Bees. For the Giants ace, it is his 17th straight win, dating back to July 17 of 1935.

1939 - Rookie Ted Williams went 4-for-5, including his first major-league home run, but the Boston Red Sox lost to Philadelphia, 12-8, at Fenway Park.

1946 - Ed Head of the Brooklyn Dodgers pitches a 5-0 no-hitter against the Boston Braves at Ebbetts Field.

1952 - Bob Cain of the Browns and Bob Feller of the Indians each pitch one hitters, with the Browns prevailing 1-0. This ties a major league record for the fewest hits by two teams in a game (since broken). Bobby Young hits a triple in the first inning and scores on an Al Rosen error as the Browns move into first place. The Indians only hit is a single by Luke Easter. For Feller, it is the fourth time he's tossed a one-hitter against the Brownies.

1952 - Future Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm of the New York Giants wins his first major league game. He pitches five innings in relief in a 9-5 win and homers in his first at bat against the Braves' Dick Hoover. It is Wilhelm's only major league home run in 1,070 games.

1954 - At Sportsman's Park, Hank Aaron hits the first of his 755 major league home runs off Vic Raschi of St. Louis. The Braves win in fourteen innings 7-5.

1958 - Gil Hodges hits his 300th home run and Pee Wee Reese plays in his 2,000th game, but the Dodgers lose 7-6 to the Cubs.

1962 - Jay Hook gives the New York Mets their first regular-season victory, a five-hit 9-1 win at Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is now 10-1 for the season, but the Bucs will lose 13 of their next 17 games.

1964 - Houston's Ken Johnson becomes the first pitcher ever to lose a nine-inning no-hitter. Second baseman Nellie Fox's error allows the only run as Cincinnati wins 1-0.

1978 - Reds second baseman Joe Morgan commits an error during a 2-1 win over the Giants, ending his major league record streak of 91 consecutive errorless games which began July 6, 1977.

1989 - Nolan Ryan came within two outs of his sixth career no-hitter, losing it when Nelson Liriano tripled in the ninth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 4-1. Ryan finished with his 10th lifetime one-hitter.

1994 - Orioles closer Lee Smith picks up his ninth save in Baltimore's 16th game to reach nine saves faster than anyone else in major league history.

1999 - The St. Louis Cardinals crushed the Los Angeles Dodgers 12–5. Third baseman Fernando Tatis set a Major League record by hitting two grand slams in a single inning (the 3rd). He simultaneously set a record with eight RBIs in that inning. Dodger Pitcher Chan Ho Park became the first pitcher this century, and only the second ever, to surrender two grand slams in a single inning joining Bill Phillips of the 1890 Alleghenys.

MLB
Long Sheet


Friday, April 23

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LA DODGERS (7 - 8) at WASHINGTON (8 - 8) - 7:05 PM
CHARLIE HAEGER (R) vs. SEAN BURNETT (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 15-27 (-15.5 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 51-26 (+19.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-81 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 5-23 (-16.5 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 36-74 (-29.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

CHARLIE HAEGER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

SEAN BURNETT vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BURNETT is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 2.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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ATLANTA (8 - 7) at NY METS (7 - 9) - 7:10 PM
KENSHIN KAWAKAMI (R) vs. JOHN MAINE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 165-171 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 116-120 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 69-71 (-27.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 166-173 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 50-49 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 29-48 (-19.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 221-221 (-64.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 44-73 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

KENSHIN KAWAKAMI vs. NY METS since 1997
KAWAKAMI is 1-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 1.553.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

JOHN MAINE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MAINE is 3-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.580.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)

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SAN DIEGO (9 - 6) at CINCINNATI (7 - 9) - 7:10 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 84-93 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 62-62 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 15-8 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 84-93 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 36-24 (+22.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CORREIA is 21-15 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 22-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 21-15 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 32-24 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 235-272 (-68.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

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

KEVIN CORREIA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CORREIA is 4-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.431.
His team's record is 5-2 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CUETO is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 7.36 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (7 - 8) at HOUSTON (5 - 10) - 8:05 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. ROY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 24-62 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 27-55 (-23.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 23-60 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 29-54 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 3-19 (-14.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
MAHOLM is 35-27 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

PAUL MAHOLM vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MAHOLM is 8-4 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.01 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 9-4 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.5 units)

ROY OSWALT vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
OSWALT is 13-7 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.64 and a WHIP of 1.103.
His team's record is 15-10 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-11. (+1.8 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (6 - 10) at MILWAUKEE (8 - 7) - 8:10 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-49 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 71-69 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 89-88 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-19 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 89-88 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DEMPSTER is 14-20 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 14-20 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 46-33 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 64-55 (+15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 37-46 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
DEMPSTER is 12-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.31 and a WHIP of 1.270.
His team's record is 13-5 (+7.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-6. (+4.5 units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SUPPAN is 6-9 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 10-14 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-14. (-6.7 units)

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FLORIDA (9 - 7) at COLORADO (8 - 8) - 9:10 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. GREG SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 110-92 (+28.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
FLORIDA is 46-38 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 71-57 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 30-23 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 29-20 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 180-159 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 99-74 (+29.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 49-40 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 25-15 (+13.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 38-26 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 17-10 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
NOLASCO is 41-25 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 13-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 39-25 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 12-3 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 12-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win 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.

RICKY NOLASCO vs. COLORADO since 1997
NOLASCO is 3-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

GREG SMITH vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (10 - 5) at ARIZONA (6 - 9) - 9:40 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. KRIS BENSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-35 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 78-55 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-24 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 59-38 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 91-76 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 76-101 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 17-33 (-20.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 53-87 (-35.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 76-101 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 41-48 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 78-81 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997.

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

COLE HAMELS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HAMELS is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.74 and a WHIP of 1.016.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

KRIS BENSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BENSON is 5-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 8-1 (+8.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-2. (+5.3 units)

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ST LOUIS (10 - 5) at SAN FRANCISCO (8 - 7) - 10:15 PM
JAIME GARCIA (L) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 48-33 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 96-81 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-31 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 96-81 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 719-610 (+83.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 166-99 (+43.6 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 67-48 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 44-23 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.

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

JAIME GARCIA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

TIM LINCECUM vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LINCECUM is 4-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.61 and a WHIP of 0.964.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.2 units)

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TORONTO (9 - 7) at TAMPA BAY (12 - 4) - 7:10 PM
BRETT CECIL (L) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 36-16 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 97-67 (+30.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 118-62 (+32.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 128-70 (+35.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 117-59 (+35.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 35-47 (-18.6 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.

BRETT CECIL vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CECIL is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.549.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

MATT GARZA vs. TORONTO since 1997
GARZA is 6-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.70 and a WHIP of 1.116.
His team's record is 7-3 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-9. (-8.6 units)

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BALTIMORE (2 - 14) at BOSTON (6 - 10) - 7:10 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 2-14 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
BALTIMORE is 47-106 (-42.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 1-12 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 263-362 (-107.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 137-259 (-111.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 24-43 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 2-14 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-64 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 8-24 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 6-20 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 53-18 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LESTER is 60-27 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 51-22 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 33-10 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. BOSTON since 1997
GUTHRIE is 1-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.703.
His team's record is 2-9 (-6.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-6. (-5.0 units)

JON LESTER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LESTER is 10-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.39 and a WHIP of 1.301.
His team's record is 11-1 (+9.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

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DETROIT (9 - 7) at TEXAS (6 - 9) - 8:05 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 112-128 (-37.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 93-148 (-44.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
SCHERZER is 16-24 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 16-24 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 90-78 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 127-118 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 63-51 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 172-167 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.

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

MAX SCHERZER vs. TEXAS since 1997
SCHERZER is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. DETROIT since 1997
FELDMAN is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 9.72 and a WHIP of 2.521.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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MINNESOTA (11 - 5) at KANSAS CITY (6 - 9) - 8:10 PM
CARL PAVANO (R) vs. GIL MECHE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MECHE is 66-53 (+28.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 67-48 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-25 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-16 (+21.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 52-30 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PAVANO is 119-95 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 59-38 (+22.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 21-12 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 49-69 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 43-63 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 71-106 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-52 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 192-298 (-94.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 7-21 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-52 (-18.7 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
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+0.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

CARL PAVANO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PAVANO is 4-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 7.59 and a WHIP of 1.588.
His team's record is 4-5 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-7. (-6.9 units)

GIL MECHE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MECHE is 9-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 11-9 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-7. (+4.1 units)

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SEATTLE (9 - 7) at CHI WHITE SOX (5 - 11) - 8:10 PM
RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH (L) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLOYD is 24-8 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 24-8 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 14-2 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 89-76 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 67-59 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 63-52 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 94-84 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 89-71 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.

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

RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ROWLAND-SMITH is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. SEATTLE since 1997
FLOYD is 1-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 8.26 and a WHIP of 1.905.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (7 - 8) at OAKLAND (10 - 7) - 10:05 PM
JAKE WESTBROOK (R) vs. JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 65-94 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 43-66 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 53-80 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 26-46 (-19.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-61 (-22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 72-105 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 62-61 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 38-27 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WESTBROOK is 5-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.224.
His team's record is 6-6 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.7 units)

JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DUCHSCHERER is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.54 and a WHIP of 1.028.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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NY YANKEES (11 - 4) at LA ANGELS (8 - 9) - 10:05 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BURNETT is 3-16 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 85-55 (+23.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 104-77 (+23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 110-78 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 12-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 199-147 (+42.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 100-70 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 125-67 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 64-29 (+22.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 84-41 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BURNETT is 22-6 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 7-13 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 2-1 (+0.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BURNETT is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.5 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SANTANA is 5-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.50 and a WHIP of 1.567.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.6 units)

MLB
Dunkel


NY Yankees at LA Angels
The Yankees look to take advantage of an LA team that is 1-4 in Ervin Santana's last 5 home starts. New York is the pick (-140) according to Dunkel, which has the Yankees favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-140). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, APRIL 23

Game 901-902: LA Dodgers at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Haeger) 14.918; Washington (Atilano) 14.598
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-130); 10
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-130); Over

Game 903-904: Atlanta at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Kawakami) 14.353; NY Mets (Maine) 15.897
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+120); Under

Game 905-906: San Diego at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Correia) 15.171; Cincinnati (Cueto) 15.631
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-120); Over

Game 907-908: Pittsburgh at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Maholm) 13.423; Houston (Oswalt) 14.588
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-165); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-165); Under

Game 909-910: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Dempster) 15.157; Milwaukee (Suppan) 15.292
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+105); Over

Game 911-912: Florida at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Nolasco) 15.830; Colorado (Smith) 15.326
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+100); Over

Game 913-914: Philadelphia at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 14.810; Arizona (Benson) 14.826
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-185); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+165); Over

Game 915-916: St. Louis at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Garcia) 15.247; San Francisco (Lincecum) 16.535
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-170); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-170); Over

Game 917-918: Toronto at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Cecil) 15.502; Tampa Bay (Garza) 16.918
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-235); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-235); Under

Game 919-920: Baltimore at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Guthrie) 13.950; Boston (Lester) 15.313
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-230); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-230); Over

Game 921-922: Detroit at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Scherzer) 15.173; Texas (Feldman) 15.141
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Texas (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+105); Over

Game 923-924: Minnesota at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Pavano) 15.841; Kansas City (Meche) 15.633
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-145); Over

Game 925-926: Seattle at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Rowland-Smith) 14.735; White Sox (Floyd) 15.390
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-125); Under

Game 927-928: Cleveland at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Westbrook) 15.447; Oakland (Duchscherer) 15.091
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Oakland (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+130); Under

Game 929-930: NY Yankees at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Burnett) 16.420; LA Angels (Santana) 15.290
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-140); Under
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MLB
Write-Up


Friday, April 23

Hot pitchers
-- Correia is 2-0, 1.59 in his last two starts.
-- Oswalt has a 2.37 RA in three starts this season.
-- Dempster is 1-0, 3.15 in three starts this season.
-- Nolasco is 1-0, 2.30 in two road starts this season.
-- Hamels is 2-1, 4.34 in three starts this season.
-- Lincecum is 3-0, 0.90 in three starts this season. Garcia is 1-0, 0.69 in two starts this season.

-- Garza is 3-0, 1.13 in three starts this season.
-- Scherzer is 1-0, 1.50 in two road starts this season.
-- Pavano is 2-1, 4.96 in three starts this season.
-- Duchscherer is 1-0, 1.38 in his last two starts.
-- AJBurnett is 2-0, 1.29 in his last two starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Haeger is 0-1, 11.00 in two starts this season. SBurnett was 5-5, 5.02 in 13 starts for Pirates in '04; he's made 136 relief appearances since. .
-- Kawakami is 0-2, 5.73 in two starts this season. Maine is 0-1, 10.38 in three starts this season.
-- Cueto is 0-0, 5.06 in three starts this season.
-- Maholm is 1-1, 4.86 in three starts this season.
-- Suppan allowed four runs in five IP in his first '10 start.
-- Smith is 1-1, 4.67 in three starts this season.
-- Benson allowed two runs in six IP in his third start since 2006.

-- Cecil was 7-4, 5.30 in 17 starts last season.
-- Guthrie is 0-2, 3.60 in three starts this season. Lester is 0-2, 8.44.
-- Feldman is 1-1, 4.96 in three starts this season.
-- Meche is 0-1, 11.58 in two starts this season.
-- Floyd is 0-2, 9.00 in three starts this season. Rowland-Smith is 0-1, 5.00 in three starts this season.
-- Westbrook is 0-1, 5.40 in three starts this season.
-- ESantana is 1-2, 4.35 in three starts this season.

Totals
-- Last seven Dodger road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Cincinnati games went over the total. San Diego's last four road games stayed under.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Houston games.
-- Eight of last nine Cub road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 11-5 in Florida games this season.
-- Four of last five Arizona games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Cardinal road games went over the total.

-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Tampa Bay games.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in Baltimore road games.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in last twelve Texas games.
-- Three of Royals' last four home games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Seattle games stayed under total. Three of last four White Sox games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in Cleveland road games.
-- Six of nine Bronx road games went over the total.

Hot teams
-- Nationals are 5-1 this year in game following their last six losses.
-- Mets won three of their last four games.
-- Padres won their last six games, allowing total of 10 runs.
-- Astros won four of their last five games.
-- Brewers won last four games, scoring 47 runs.
-- Rockies won three of their last four home games.
-- Phillies won seven of their nine road games.
-- Cardinals are 5-0 in series openers, 6-3 on the road.

-- Rays won nine of their last ten games. Blue Jays won their last five road games.
-- Twins won five of their last seven games.
-- Mariners won seven of their last eight games.
-- Indians won five of their last seven games.
-- Bronx won six of its last eight road games.

Cold teams
-- Dodgers lost last five of their last six road games.
-- Braves lost last two games, scoring total of three runs.
-- Reds lost six of their last eight games, allowing 52 runs.
-- Pirates were outscored 36-1 in their last three games. 36-1.
-- Cubs lost five of their last six games.
-- Florida is 0-5 in series openers this season.
-- Arizona lost six of its last seven games.
-- Giants lost five of their last six games.

-- Orioles lost 14 of their first 16 games. Red Sox lost seven of their last nine home games.
-- Rangers lost six of their last seven games. Detroit lost its last three series openers.
-- Royals are 4-7 in their last eleven games.
-- White Sox lost six of their last seven games.
-- Oakland lost three of its last four games.
-- Angels lost seven of their last ten home games.
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MLB


Friday, April 23

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games when playing at home against Toronto
Tampa Bay is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home

7:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Baltimore's last 13 games on the road
Boston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Boston is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Baltimore

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Atlanta is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games on the road
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CINCINNATI
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
San Diego is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against San Diego

8:05 PM
DETROIT vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Texas
Detroit is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Texas
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
Texas is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit

8:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. HOUSTON
Pittsburgh is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home

8:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Seattle is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games at home

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota

9:10 PM
FLORIDA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Florida's last 10 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Florida's last 17 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Colorado's last 17 games when playing Florida
Colorado is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home

9:40 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ARIZONA
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

10:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. LA ANGELS
NY Yankees are 4-11 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing NY Yankees
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games

10:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games when playing Oakland
Cleveland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Oakland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland

10:15 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 13 games
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games

MLB
Short Sheet


Friday, 4/23/2010

LA DODGERS at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
HAEGER: LAD 59-34 when the total is 8.5 to 10
BURNETT: WAS 5-23 after getting shutout

ATLANTA at NY METS, 7:10 PM ET
KAWAKAMI: ATL 47-30 Under after one or more consecutive overs
MAINE: NYM 15-34 after allowing 2 runs or less

SAN DIEGO at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
CORREIA: SD 15-8 after 3+ consecutive wins
CUETO: 16-5 Under when working on 5 or 6 days rest

PITTSBURGH at HOUSTON, 8:05 PM ET
MAHOLM: 13-6 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150
OSWALT: HOU 11-16 as a home favorite of -125 to -175

CHICAGO CUBS at MILWAUKEE, 8:10 PM ET
DEMPSTER: CHC 7-19 Away when playing on Friday
SUPPAN: MIL 26-13 OVER after allowing 2 runs or less

FLORIDA at COLORADO, 9:10 PM ET
NOLASCO: FLA 17-10 Away when playing on Friday
SMITH: COL 33-18 as an underdog of +100 to +150

PHILADELPHIA at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
HAMELS: PHI 33-15 Away in the first half of the season
BENSON: ARI 17-33 against left-handed starters

ST LOUIS at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
GARCIA: STL 38-21 UNDER after 3+ consecutive road games
LINCECUM: SF 56-31 at home

TORONTO at TAMPA BAY, 7:10 PM ET
CECIL: 44-25 UNDER after 5+ consecutive home games
GARZA: 16-2 UNDER after a win

BALTIMORE at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
GUTHRIE: BAL 1-12 on a grass field
LESTER: 26-4 TSR as a home favorite of -150 or more

DETROIT at TEXAS, 8:05 PM ET
SCHERZER: 12-19 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
FELDMAN: TEX 26-12 OVER at home against AL Central

MINNESOTA at KANSAS CITY, 8:10 PM ET
PAVANO: MIN 38-16 when playing on Friday
MECHE: KC 7-21 when playing on Friday

SEATTLE at CHI WHITE SOX, 8:10 PM ET
ROWLAND-SMITH: SEA 21-8 after allowing 1 run or less
FLOYD: 11-2 UNDER at home when the total is 8.5 to 10

CLEVELAND at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
WESTBROOK: CLE 10-25 after scoring 8+ runs
DUCHSCHERER: OAK 26-17 against AL Central

NY YANKEES at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET
BURNETT: 22-6 TSR when the total is 9 to 9.5
SANTANA: LAA 1-7 after 2+ consecutive home games

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DOUBLE PLAY:

Pittsburgh - 8:05 PM ET Pittsburgh +148 500 *****