Saturday's MLB Best Bets !

Date WLT Pct Net Units Record
05/21/10 11-18-1 37.93% -4665 Detail
05/20/10 15-13-2 53.57% +360 Detail
05/19/10 12-18-0 40.00% -3375 Detail
05/18/10 18-10-2 64.29% +5190 Detail
05/17/10 11-17-0 39.29% -3300 Detail
05/16/10 14-14-1 50.00% 0 Detail
05/15/10 16-15-0 51.61% +705 Detail
05/14/10 12-10-2 54.55% +590 Detail
05/13/10 7-6-0 53.85% +1485 Detail
05/12/10 13-13-0 50.00% -300 Detail
05/11/10 12-13-1 48.00% -395 Detail
05/10/10 9-8-0 52.94% +150 Detail
05/09/10 15-14-1 51.72% +20 Detail
05/08/10 18-11-0 62.07% +2840 Detail
05/07/10 13-13-0 50.00% -455 Detail
05/06/10 11-10-1 52.38% -165 Detail
05/05/10 16-13-1 55.17% +1775 Detail
05/04/10 12-15-3 44.44% -1885 Detail
05/03/10 9-10-1 47.37% -645 Detail
05/02/10 9-21-0 30.00% -6870 Detail
05/01/10 14-12-1 53.85% +2450 Detail
Totals 267-274-17 49.35% -6490

Saturday, May 22Game Score Status Pick Amount

Florida - 2:05 PM ET Chi. White Sox -125 500
Chi. White Sox - Over 9 500

LA Angels - 2:15 PM ET LA Angels +130 500 *****
St. Louis - Over 9 500 *****

San Francisco - 4:00 PM ET San Francisco +102 500
Oakland - Under 7 500

Baltimore - 4:05 PM ET Baltimore +130 500 *****
Washington - Over 9 500*****

Colorado - 4:10 PM ET Kansas City +113 500 *****
Kansas City - Under 9 500

Milwaukee - 4:10 PM ET Minnesota -134 500
Minnesota - Under 9 500

Cincinnati - 7:05 PM ET Cincinnati +103 500 *****
Cleveland - Over 8.5 500

Tampa Bay - 7:05 PM ET Tampa Bay -160 500
Houston - Under 8 500

Atlanta - 7:05 PM ET Atlanta -150 500
Pittsburgh - Over 9 500 *****

Boston - 7:10 PM ET Philadelphia -128 500
Philadelphia - Under 10.5 500

Detroit - 7:10 PM ET Detroit +137 500 *****
LA Dodgers - Over 8 500 *****

NY Yankees - 7:10 PM ET NY Yankees -157 500
NY Mets - Over 8 500

Chi. Cubs - 7:10 PM ET Texas -156 500
Texas - Under 9 500

Toronto - 8:10 PM ET Toronto +126 500 *****
Arizona - Over 11 500

San Diego - 10:10 PM ET Seattle +104 500 *****
Seattle - Over 7.5 500

MLB


Saturday, May 22

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Tampa Bay Rays at Houston Astros (+135, 8)

Things began to look a little brighter for the Astros after sweeping the Cardinals on the road last weekend.

Since then, Houston has gone 1-6 and ace pitcher Roy Oswalt has asked to be traded. The offensive struggles also continue for the ‘Stros, averaging 2.6 runs per game over their last seven.

"It seems like we can't find the rhythm," Carlos Lee told the Astros' official website. "We will do good and score some runs and hit with people on base and all of a sudden stop doing that. It seems like we find a way to lose by one run."

Houston has lost six one-run ballgames this season and Lee added that losing in that scenario is “frustrating.”

And of course the worst team in baseball would draw the best team in baseball in the first interleague series of the season. The Rays have won seven of their last eight, against quality teams like the Yankees and Angels, so Tampa shouldn’t have any problem dealing with the pathetic Astros.

Pick: Rays


New York Yankees at New York Mets (+140, 8)

Jose Reyes said he felt like he was “going home” after Jerry Manuel placed him back at the top of the Mets order last Saturday. It’s a small sampling, but Reyes hasn’t hit like he is in the comfort of his home the last six games.

New York’s shortstop is 6-for-27 with a pair of RBI, one walk and one stolen base since returning to the No. 1 spot in the lineup. Not surprisingly, the Mets have gone 2-4 in those games.

“It’s going to be tough for us to put together any kind of offense,” Manuel said this week. “We are really, really struggling right now in that area.”

The Mets have played to the under in four of their last five games, including getting shutout Friday night in the Subway Series opener.

Taking the under in game that involves the Yankees is always a scary bet but with two quality starters on the hill in this matchup and without a designated hitter, look for another low-scoring game in the Big Apple.

Pick: Under

MLB


Saturday, May 22

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Saturday’s Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Clayton Richard (3-2, 2.94), San Diego Padres

The surprising thing about the Pads is that they are in first place. Not surprisingly, the team is collecting W’s with its pitching, not hitting.

Richard has yet to surrender more than three earned runs in any of his nine starts this season. The Southpaw has gone 7.0 innings in each of his last two outings (both wins) while giving up one and two runs, respectively.

With Diego’s great pitching, the team is seeing a lot of low totals and this one is set at 7.5

Phil Hughes (5-0, 2.25), New York Yankees

In his last outing, Hughes proved that he was human after all.

The Yanks’ righty gave up five runs against the Red Sox on May 17 but prior to that performance had been lights out. Hughes had given up two runs or fewer in his previous six starts and went at least 7.0 innings in four of those outings.

“On 15 to 20 teams, he’s probably an ace,” former teammate Johnny Damon said. “For the Yankees, he’s the No. 4 starter.”

“I probably didn’t envision these exact numbers, but I really felt good coming out of spring training,” said Hughes.


Slumping

Scott Kazmir (2-4, 6.51), Los Angeles Angels

Tampa Bay must have seen something eerie in Scott Kazmir’s future when they dumped him off on the Angels before last season.

The once heralded, fire-balling lefty went longer than 6.0 innings for the first time all season in his last start but still gave up nine hits and four earned runs. Before that start, Angels’ management had an hour-long, closed-door meeting with Kazmir.

"We just wanted to get an understanding of where he felt he was, what adjustments need to be made and whether he needed some time to make those adjustments," manager Mike Scioscia said. "He doesn't think so, and [pitching coach Mike Butcher] doesn't think so, so he will make his next start.”

Kazmir clearly needs to make some adjustments. He’s surrendered a total of 14 runs in his last three outings.


Returning

Ian Snell (0-2, 4.76 ERA), Seattle Mariners

Snell was exiled to the bullpen three weeks ago but because Ryan Rowland-Smith has struggled for the M’s, the team has moved the righty back into the rotation.

In three relief appearances, Snell compiled a 4.81 ERA so it wasn’t like he was stellar in those situations, giving up at least one earned run in each appearance.

Prior to being banished to a relief role, Snell had made four starts for Seattle. He had a 4.66 ERA in those starts with 18 strikeouts in 28.1 innings of work.

MLB


Saturday, May 22

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This Day in Baseball
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On May 22 in Baseball History...

1963 - Mickey Mantle hit a pitch from Kansas City's Bill Fischer off the right-field facade at Yankee Stadium in an 8-7 victory over the A's.

1968 - Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit three home runs, a double and a single in a 13-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Stargell's double just missed going out, bouncing off the railing of the left field bleachers.

1976 - St. Louis' Reggie Smith hit three home runs - two right-handed and one left-handed - and drove in five runs in a 7-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Smith's third homer came with two outs in the ninth and broke a 6-6 tie.

1977 - Boston and Milwaukee hit a combined 11 home runs in a 14-10 Red Sox victory at Fenway Park, tying a major league record. The Red Sox connected for six and the Brewers hit five in the first game of a doubleheader.

1983 - Cliff Johnson of the Toronto Blue Jays hit his 18th career pinch home run. The drive, off Baltimore's Tippy Martinez, tied Johnson with Jerry Lynch on the career pinch homer list.

1998 - Brian Cox went 6-for-6, including a grand slam in a 10-run third inning, as Florida State rolled past Delaware 27-6 in the NCAA Atlantic II Regional. Freshman Matt Diaz hit three home runs for the Seminoles.

MLB


Saturday, May 22

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. ST. LOUIS
LA Angels are 4-11 SU in their last 15 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

2:05 PM
FLORIDA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Florida is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Florida is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games at home
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Florida

4:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MINNESOTA
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

4:10 PM
COLORADO vs. KANSAS CITY
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PITTSBURGH
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. WASHINGTON
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CLEVELAND
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. HOUSTON
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Houston is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. NY METS
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Mets
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
NY Mets are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
NY Mets are 2-8 SU in its last 10 games

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. LA DODGERS
Detroit is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Detroit

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. TEXAS
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Boston is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Boston
Philadelphia is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing Boston

8:10 PM
TORONTO vs. ARIZONA
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

9:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. OAKLAND
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Oakland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Francisco

10:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SEATTLE
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
San Diego is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
Seattle is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games

MLB
Long Sheet


Saturday, May 22

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ATLANTA (22 - 20) at PITTSBURGH (18 - 24) - 7:05 PM
DEREK LOWE (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 180-186 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 179-184 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 124-130 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 79-75 (-22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-9 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 388-368 (+45.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 268-287 (+30.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

DEREK LOWE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LOWE is 7-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 7-0 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MORTON is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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FLORIDA (22 - 21) at CHI WHITE SOX (17 - 24) - 2:05 PM
CHRIS VOLSTAD (R) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
VOLSTAD is 4-11 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-8 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-12 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
FLOYD is 25-10 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 25-10 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 193-173 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 54-47 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 128-105 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 51-45 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 96-75 (+26.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-24 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-22 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 3-13 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against FLORIDA this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

GAVIN FLOYD vs. FLORIDA since 1997
FLOYD is 0-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 1.617.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (20 - 24) at ST LOUIS (25 - 18) - 2:15 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 122-93 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 36-21 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 57-49 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 18-7 (+13.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 43-22 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 112-85 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 92-63 (+23.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 539-527 (+49.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
KAZMIR is 51-37 (+27.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 11-19 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 11-19 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KAZMIR is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LOHSE is 4-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.19 and a WHIP of 1.720.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)

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BALTIMORE (14 - 29) at WASHINGTON (21 - 22) - 4:05 PM
BRADLEY BERGESEN (R) vs. CRAIG STAMMEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 15-32 (-15.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 31-73 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 33-68 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 16-47 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 7-25 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 68-46 (+26.3 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 13-7 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BRADLEY BERGESEN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
BERGESEN is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

CRAIG STAMMEN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (22 - 19) at OAKLAND (21 - 22) - 4:05 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-93 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-93 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-38 (+15.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 173-204 (-54.2 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.

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

MATT CAIN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
CAIN is 2-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.008.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.6 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GONZALEZ is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 9.81 and a WHIP of 3.270.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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COLORADO (20 - 22) at KANSAS CITY (18 - 25) - 4:10 PM
JEFF FRANCIS (L) vs. KYLE DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 4-15 (-13.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 73-139 (-49.4 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 83-122 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 41-59 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 196-301 (-92.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 8-24 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 74-105 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 23-42 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 15-25 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
FRANCIS is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

KYLE DAVIES vs. COLORADO since 1997
DAVIES is 0-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 2.500.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.6 units)

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MILWAUKEE (16 - 26) at MINNESOTA (25 - 17) - 4:10 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. KEVIN SLOWEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 16-26 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-42 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 16-26 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
GALLARDO is 6-11 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 115-68 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-10 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 33-22 (+16.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

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

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

KEVIN SLOWEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SLOWEY is 3-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 0.944.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (30 - 12) at HOUSTON (15 - 27) - 7:05 PM
JEFF NIEMANN (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 30-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-5 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-5 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 13-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 9-1 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-6 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NIEMANN is 12-4 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NIEMANN is 17-4 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 180-207 (-51.5 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JEFF NIEMANN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (24 - 18) at CLEVELAND (15 - 25) - 7:05 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. FAUSTO CARMONA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 24-18 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 497-575 (+52.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 24-18 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 71-66 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 75-73 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-3 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CINCINNATI is 13-5 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 80-122 (-39.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 41-57 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 75-94 (-35.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 5-14 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 73-109 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 48-75 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 57-92 (-35.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-27 (-16.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 39-71 (-28.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

JOHNNY CUETO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
CUETO is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.33 and a WHIP of 1.138.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

FAUSTO CARMONA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CARMONA is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 0.546.
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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CHICAGO CUBS (19 - 24) at TEXAS (25 - 18) - 7:10 PM
RANDY WELLS (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-24 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 320-358 (-93.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-58 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 161-223 (-66.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 5-15 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-24 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 48-57 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-51 (-14.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 112-93 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 66-40 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 34-15 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 109-84 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 81-64 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 75-57 (+18.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 18-6 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

RANDY WELLS vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

DEREK HOLLAND vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (24 - 18) at LA DODGERS (24 - 18) - 7:10 PM
ARMANDO GALARRAGA (R) vs. JOHN ELY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 8-28 (-17.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 122-138 (-35.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
GALARRAGA is 4-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 24-7 (+14.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 15-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
LA DODGERS are 90-59 (+19.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-5 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 48-38 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 43-42 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

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

ARMANDO GALARRAGA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GALARRAGA is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JOHN ELY vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (22 - 21) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 15) - 7:10 PM
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 34-42 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-57 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MATSUZAKA is 0-7 (-8.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 6-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-10 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.

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

DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MATSUZAKA is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. BOSTON since 1997
KENDRICK is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 18.00 and a WHIP of 2.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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NY YANKEES (26 - 16) at NY METS (20 - 23) - 7:10 PM
PHIL HUGHES (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 94-48 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 53-82 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

PHIL HUGHES vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE PELFREY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PELFREY is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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TORONTO (25 - 19) at ARIZONA (19 - 24) - 8:10 PM
DANA EVELAND (L) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 25-19 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 14-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TORONTO is 13-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TORONTO is 22-13 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 10-3 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
EVELAND is 16-4 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 89-116 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 46-55 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 7-15 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 44-53 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
ARIZONA is 89-116 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 32-40 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-36 (-18.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 33-54 (-24.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 61-89 (-27.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

DANA EVELAND vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

EDWIN JACKSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
JACKSON is 2-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.212.
His team's record is 4-7 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.9 units)

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SAN DIEGO (24 - 18) at SEATTLE (16 - 26) - 10:10 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. IAN SNELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 8-26 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 24-18 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 24-18 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 73-71 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARD is 20-13 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RICHARD is 17-6 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 16-26 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 5-14 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
SEATTLE is 15-24 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SNELL is 3-14 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. SEATTLE since 1997
RICHARD is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

IAN SNELL vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SNELL is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

MLB


Saturday, May 22

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Tips and Trends
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New York Yankees at New York Mets [7:10 PM ET]

Yankees (-154, O/U 8): New York has scored 6 runs in each of their past 3 games, yet have lost each game. The Yankees pitching staff has let them down of late, as they are riding a 3 game losing streak. New York is currently 5 games behind the team that just swept them, the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees are certainly excited to play in their Subway series with the Mets. The Yankees are up 3 units overall this year SU, including +10 Units on the RL. New York will send Phil Hughes to the mound today, arguably the ace of their staff. Hughes is 5-0 this season, with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.98. The Yankees are 7-1 in their last 8 interleague games as the listed favorite. New York is 6-0 in Hughes' last 6 starts with 4 days of rest. The Yankees are 8-1 in Hughes' last 9 starts as a favorite of -151 to -200.

Yankees are 7-1 last 8 Saturday games.
Under is 5-0 last 5 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%.

Key Injuries - C Jorge Posada (foot) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Mets: New York is really struggling of late, as they only have 2 wins in their past 9 games overall. Making matters worse is the fact their recente slide has come against their fellow NL East opponents. New York is 20-22 SU overall this season, which places them last in their division. The Mets have played well at home this year however, as they are 14-8 on the year. Mike Pelfrey will take the ball tonight for the Mets, as he looks to continue his outstanding season. Pelfrey is 5-1 this season, with an ERA of 3.02 and a WHIP of 1.32. The Mets are 2-8 in their last 10 games as the listed underdog. New York is 5-1 in Pelfreys last 6 starts as the listed home underdog. The Mets are 6-2 in Pelfreys starts overall this season heading into tonight.

Mets are 3-9 last 12 home games against a team with a winning road record.
Over is 8-1 last 9 against a team with a winning record.

Key Injuries - CF Carlos Beltran (knee) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (Side of the Day)

MLB
Short Sheet


Early Games

Saturday, 5/22/2010

National League

ATLANTA at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
LOWE: 47-28 OVER as a road favorite
MORTON: 13-2 OVER when the total is 9 to 9.5

Interleague

FLORIDA at CHI WHITE SOX, 2:05 PM ET
VOLSTAD: FLA 14-7 Away after 2+ consecutive losses
FLOYD: CHW 0-6 after a win by 4+ runs

LA ANGELS at ST LOUIS, 2:15 PM ET
KAZMIR: LAA 43-24 when the total is 7 to 8.5
LOHSE: 11-19 TSR in all games

BALTIMORE at WASHINGTON, 4:05 PM ET
BERGESEN: BAL 14-5 UNDER when the total is 9 to 9.5
STAMMEN: WAS 13-28 as a favorite

SAN FRANCISCO at OAKLAND, 4:05 PM ET
CAIN: SF 30-15 UNDER Away when the money line is +125 to -125
GONZALEZ: OAK 12-3 at home after 1+ consecutive unders

COLORADO at KANSAS CITY, 4:10 PM ET
FRANCIS: 29-19 TSR when working on 5 or 6 days rest
DAVIES: KC 1-20 after allowing 3 or less in BB games

MILWAUKEE at MINNESOTA, 4:10 PM ET
GALLARDO: MIL 6-16 when the money line is +125 to -125
SLOWEY: MIN 13-2 when the money line is -100 to -150

TAMPA BAY at HOUSTON, 7:05 PM ET
NIEMANN: TB 13-3 when the money line is -100 to -150
RODRIGUEZ: HOU 3-14 as an underdog of +100 to +150

MLB
Write-Up


Saturday, May 22

Hot pitchers
-- Francis allowed one run in seven IP in his first start since '08. Davies has 2.65 RA in his three home starts.
-- Gallardo is 4-1, 2.06 in his last six starts.
-- Rice alum Niemann is 2-0, 1.95 in his last four starts.
-- Cueto is 3-0, 2.00 in his last four starts. Carmona is 1-0, 2.00 in his last three outings.
-- Bergesen is 2-1, 2.14 in his last three starts.
-- Holland is 2-0, 2.38 in his first two '10 starts. Wells has 2.44 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Ely is 2-0, 1.83 in his last three starts.
-- Kendrick is 2-0, 2.57 in his last three starts.
-- Mets are 4-1 in Pelfrey home starts (3-0, 2.61). Hughes is 3-0, 1.33 in four road starts.
-- Galarraga allowed one run in 5.2 IP in his first '10 start, vs Boston.
-- Richard is 3-0, 2.16 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Lowe is 1-2, 7.56 in his last three road starts. Morton is 1-7, 10.70 in eight starts this season.
-- Volstad is 0-2, 6.55 in his last couple starts. Floyd is 0-2, 7.71 in his last three outings.
-- Lohse is 1-2, 6.60 in his last three starts. Kazmir is 0-3, 7.72 in his last three starts.
-- Stammen is 0-2, 5.34 in his last five starts.
-- Giants are 0-5 with Cain if they score less than six runs. GGonzalez is 1-2, 5.00 in his last three starts.
-- Slowey has 6.31 RA in his last five starts.
-- WRodriguez is 1-3, 8.02 in his last four starts.
-- Matsuzaka has 8.31 RA in his first four '10 starts.
-- Eveland is 1-3, 6.23 in his last four starts. Arizona lost Jackson's last three home starts (0-2, 5.40).
-- Snell is 0-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.

Totals
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Atlanta games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Cincinnati games.
-- Seven of Philly's last eight home games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Washington games.
-- Seven of last nine games at Citi Field went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Houston home games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-0-1 in last seven Cub games.
-- Last seven Florida road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 11-4 in Colorado's last fifteen road games.
-- Eight of last eleven Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Five of last six games at Busch Stadium stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Arizona games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Giant games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Detroit road games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine San Diego road games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Braves won nine of their last eleven games.
-- White Sox won three of their last four games.
-- Phillies are 10-4 in their last thirteen home games.
-- Tampa Bay won six of their last seven games.
-- Reds won eight of their last eleven road games.
-- Rangers won last five games, scoring 31 runs. Cubs won four of their last six games.
-- Marlins won six of their last nine games.
-- Royals won seven of their last nine games.
-- Cardinals won four of their last five games.
-- Blue Jays won six of their last nine games. Arizona won four of its last five games.
-- Dodgers won 11 of their last 12 games. Tigers won seven of last 11.
-- Padres won eight of their last eleven road games.

Cold teams
-- Pirates lost six of their last seven home games.
-- Angels lost 11 of their last 15 road games.
-- Indians lost last five games, allowing 34 runs.
-- Red Sox lost seven of last nine road games.
-- Nationals lost seven of last eight games. Orioles are 6-17 on road.
-- Mets lost 10 of their last 13 games. Bronx lost three of their last four games.
-- Astros lost six of their last eight games.
-- Rockies lost five of their last six road games.
-- Brewers lost 10 of their last 11 games. Twins lost three of four.
-- Oakland lost seven of its last ten games. Giants lost six of their last eight road games.
-- Mariners lost five of their last seven games.

Umpires
-- Pitt-Atl-- Home team won eight of nine Marquez games.
-- Fla-CWS-- Over is 6-0-1 in last seven Fletcher games.
-- LAA-StL-- Last six Dreckman games stayed under the total.
-- Blt-Wsh-- Favorites won six of seven Layne games.
-- SF-A's-- Home team won four of last five Holbrook games.
-- Colo-KC-- Seven of nine Diaz games went over the total.
-- Mil-Min-- Over is 5-2-1 in Hallion games this season.
-- TB-Hst-- Three of last four Demuth games went over the total.
-- Cin-Clev-- Six of last seven Campos games went over the total.
-- Chi-Tex-- Underdog won six of last seven Scott games.
-- Det-LA-- Favorites won five of last six Barrett games.
-- Bos-Phil-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Hickox games.
-- NY-NY-- Home team won all eight Tichenor games.
-- Tor-Az-- Favorite won eight of nine O'Nora games.
-- SD-Sea-- All three Reynolds games went over the total.
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