Thursday's MLB Best Bets !

Date WLT Pct Net Units Record
05/26/10 18-12-0 60.00% +2240 Detail
05/25/10 18-9-0 66.67% +4740 Detail
05/24/10 1-7-0 12.50% -3240 Detail
05/23/10 17-11-2 60.71% +4095 Detail
05/22/10 15-13-2 53.57% +260 Detail
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 336-326-21 50.76% +1605

Thursday, May 27Game Score Status Pick Amount

St. Louis - 6:35 PM ET St. Louis +106 500 *****
San Diego - Under 7 500 *****

Oakland - 7:05 PM ET Oakland -133 500
Baltimore - Under 9 500

Kansas City - 7:10 PM ET Kansas City +187 500 *****
Boston - Over 9.5 500

Chi. White Sox - 7:10 PM ET Tampa Bay -180 500
Tampa Bay - Under 8.5 500

Atlanta - 7:10 PM ET Atlanta -106 500
Florida - Under 8 500

Pittsburgh - 7:10 PM ET Pittsburgh +163 500 *****
Cincinnati - Over 8.5 500

Philadelphia - 7:10 PM ET NY Mets +112 500 *****
NY Mets - Under 7.5 500 *****

NY Yankees - 8:10 PM ET Minnesota -106 500
Minnesota - Under 9 500

MLB


Thursday, May 27

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins (105, 10)

The small-market Twins have established themselves as one of the AL's elite teams, but they still have market envy when they face the men in pinstripes.

Dating back to last season, the Yankees are 13-1 against the Twins after Wednesday's conclusion of a suspended game. Derek Jeter's homer kept the Twins from winning even in an abbreviated outing.

"They seem to be relentless. That's why they're world champions,'' Twins pitcher Brian Duensing said. " I feel like we're always in every game. Keep plugging away, I think we'll eventually get 'em."

Their chances are better today with Nick Blackburn (5-1) going to the hill, but Yankees starter Javier Vazquez (3-4) has actualy been hotter, posting a 1.38 ERA over his last three starrt's to Blackburn's 2.53.

Vazquez suffered a bruised index finger against the Mets last week but threw a bullpen session Tuesday without any difficulties. Look for him to continue the Yanks' ownership streak of the Twins.

Pick: Yankees


Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds (-190, 8.5)

Familiarity is supposed to benefits the hitters. Reds' righty Johnny Cueto is defying that trend.

In a bit of a scheduling quirk, Cueto faces the Pirates for the fourth time in his last 10 starts - and he has been increasingly effective with each meeting.

After being relatively shelled by the Bucs in the final week of last season, Cueto lasted only five innings the Pirates in opening week, allowing four earned runs and issuing four walks. Then Cueto nearly no-hit the Bucs two weeks ago, allowing only one hit in a complete game shutout.

Cueto has been simlarly strong in his more recent wins over the Brewers and Indians, but he seems to have figured out the Pirates. So have the rest of the Reds, who are 5-15 in their last 20.

The Bucs haven't scored more than five runs in their last eight and were shutout by the Reds again on Wednesday.

"We've got to score runs," Pirates manager John Russell said of his team's poor two-week stretch for the offense. "No one is really swinging the bat really good right now."

Pick: Reds

MLB


Thursday, May 27

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

John Ely (3-1, 2.84 ERA) Los Angeles Dodgers

After getting off to a slow start to the season, Ely has been red hot over his last three starts, allowing two earned runs in each outing and winning them all.

Ely's most impressive performance came two starts ago when he held the Astros to five hits in seven innings, striking out eight and walking none.

Ely went three straight starts, or 84 consecutive batters, without allowing a walk, giving up just one in last week's win over the Tigers.

With a fastball that tops out at 88 mph, Ely is relying on his pinpoint control to baffle batters - along with the new-found confidence he brings to the mound.

"I've got enough confidence in what I'm bringing to the table," Ely said. "The fact that if I execute my pitch where I want it, I feel like I have the advantage no matter who I am facing. That's the way you got to go out and feel like every time out."

Cole Hamels (5-2, 3.92 ERA) Philadelphia Phillies

Hamels may be the ultimate boy of summer. As the calendar page flipped from April to May and the temperature has climbed, he has won three straight and his ERA has dropped like a rock.

After going 2-2 with a 5.28 ERA in five April starts, Hamels is 3-0 in the month of May with an ERA of 2.36. He has allowed only seven earned runs in his four May starts.

"It's nice, summertime," Hamels said. "Your body feels nice, you're kind of stretched out - I have a few innings under my belt, so my body takes over and that's kind of the exciting part of having the great weather."

Despite winning three straight, the lefty's turnaround may have come in a tough no-decision on May 7, when he struck out eight Cardinals and held them to one earned run but watched the bullpen blow it late. He hasn't been leaving wins to chance ever since.


Slumping

Barry Zito (6-2, 2.60)

Zito has gone from streaking to slumping in record time, but the veteran lefty could easily snap out of it without warning.

Still, it's hard to ignore his seven-walk outing two weeks ago against the Padres for his first loss of the season and the nine hits he allowed in a 6-1 defeat to the Oakland A's last week.

Zito fell to 0-4 with an 8.85 ERA against his former team, but he's been across the Bay long enough by now that he didn't blame the emotions of returning to Oakland for his performance. He knows he has some kinks to work out and will try to do so against the Washington Nationals today.

"Today was a lot different than it was three years ago. It was just like any other game, pretty much," Zito said after the loss. "... I definitely have adjustments to make. I'm not content at all. I just have to stay low and keep grinding."

David Bush (1-5, 5.59 ERA) Milwaukee Brewers

It's hard to say a 1-5 pitcher is slumping, but Bush's last three starts make his first nine look like Cy Young.

Bush has lasted just 12.1 innings in his last three trips to the mound, allowing 22 hits and 13 earned runs and almost doubling his ERA (9.49) during that span.

Those numbers are a little misleading in light of the righty's last outing, lasting just 1/3 inning and allowing seven earned runs against the Twins.

"I'm not really sure what I can say other than that's the worst outing I've ever had at any level," Bush said. "It doesn't get a lot worse than that."

Let's hope for his sake that is rock bottom, but his previous two losses to the Phillies and Braves weren't much better.

MLB


Thursday, May 27

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

Phillies (-130, O/U 8): Philadelphia is in the middle of an offensive rut, and it's cost them 3 consecutive losses and 5 of their past 7 games overall. The Phillies have scored 3 runs combined in their past 3 games heading into tonight's contest. Despite their struggles, oddsmakers are still making this team the listed favorite as tonight will mark their 11th straight game as the listed favorite. Philadelphia is still leading the National League East division at 26-18 overall. The Phillies actually have a better record on the road than at home, 13-8 overall. Philadelphia only trails San Diego for the overall best record in the National League. The Phillies will send lefty Cole Hamels to the mound tonight. Hamels is 5-2 this season with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.40. The Phillies have won 7 of the 9 games started by Hamels this year.

Phillies are 21-11 against right handed starters this season.
The Under is 3-0 when playing on the road with a total between 8 and 8.5.

Key Injuries - SS Jimmy Rollins (calf) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)

Mets: New York has played a tough schedule of late, as they've been the listed underdog in each of their past 6 games. New York is playing well though, as they have gone 4-2 in that stretch of games. The Mets have scored 5 runs or more in each of those 4 recent wins. Defensively, the Mets have only allowed 9 total runs in their past 4 contests. New York is trying to gain gound in the brutally hard National League East, where all 5 teams are .500 or better. New York will send Michael Pelfrey to the mound today, where he looks to continue his stellar season. Pelfrey is 6-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.32. The Mets have played great at home, as they are 17-9 on the season.

Mets are 4-1 as a home underdog of +100 to +125.
The Over is 13-8 in the month of May.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

MLB
Short Sheet


Thursday, 5/27/2010

HOUSTON at MILWAUKEE, 1:10 PM ET
MYERS: 12-5 TSR as an underdog of +150 or less
BUSH: Milwaukee 3-10 SU at home vs. right-handers

LA DODGERS at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET
ELY: Dodgers 37-15 SU in May
LILLY: Cubs 8-17 SU on Thursdays

ARIZONA at COLORADO, 3:10 PM ET
HAREN: Arizona 5-15 SU with a line of +125 to -125
HAMMEL: Colorado 18-7 Over at home off a win by 4+ runs

WASHINGTON at SAN FRANCISCO, 3:45 PM ET
STAMMEN: Washington 13-44 SU away after the bullpen allowed 0 runs
ZITO: 38-10 TSR as a home favorite of -150 to -200

ST LOUIS at SAN DIEGO, 6:35 PM ET
WALTERS: St. Louis 12-3 Under after scoring 2 runs or less
LEBLANC: San Diego 7-0 SU off BB one-run wins

PITTSBURGH at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
MORTON: Pittsburgh 12-44 SU away off 3+ road games
CUETO: Cincinnati 15-5 SU off BB home games

ATLANTA at FLORIDA, 7:10 PM ET
HUDSON: Atlanta 2-9 SU away with a line of +125 to -125
NOLASCO: Florida 12-3 Over at home after blowing a save

PHILADELPHIA at NY METS, 7:10 PM ET MLBTV
HAMELS: Philadelphia 0-7 SU away off a shutout loss
PELFREY: 6-0 TSR in night games

OAKLAND at BALTIMORE, 7:05 PM ET
GONZALEZ: Oakland 17-9 SU off an Under
BERGESEN: Baltimore 9-27 SU with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs

CHI WHITE SOX at TAMPA BAY, 7:10 PM ET
FLOYD: White Sox 11-32 SU playing on artificial turf
NIEMANN: 18-6 TSR in the first half of the season

KANSAS CITY at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
BANNISTER: 10-29 TSR in night games
MATSUZAKA: Boston 26-8 SU at home in May

NY YANKEES at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
VAZQUEZ: Yankees 85-41 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
BLACKBURN: Minnesota 10-20 SU after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

MLB
Long Sheet


Thursday, May 27

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HOUSTON (15 - 30) at MILWAUKEE (18 - 27) - 1:10 PM
BRETT MYERS (R) vs. DAVE BUSH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 180-210 (-54.5 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
MYERS is 39-51 (-27.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 9-3 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 18-27 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 5-14 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-32 (-19.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-43 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 18-27 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-41 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 2-8 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUSH is 20-38 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

BRETT MYERS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MYERS is 3-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 0.842.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-5. (-5.3 units)

DAVE BUSH vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BUSH is 5-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.61 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 7-4 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.5 units)

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LA DODGERS (25 - 20) at CHICAGO CUBS (22 - 24) - 2:20 PM
JOHN ELY (R) vs. TED LILLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-12 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 36-15 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 105-102 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 571-514 (-121.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-17 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 417-373 (-78.8 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 105-102 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 81-78 (-18.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JOHN ELY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

TED LILLY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LILLY is 3-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.117.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

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ARIZONA (20 - 26) at COLORADO (23 - 22) - 3:10 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 90-118 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 32-50 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 33-47 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-37 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 90-118 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 123-143 (-32.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 62-90 (-27.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 110-94 (+26.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 71-89 (-28.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. COLORADO since 1997
HAREN is 6-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.089.
His team's record is 7-5 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-8. (-5.6 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HAMMEL is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.19 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (23 - 23) at SAN FRANCISCO (23 - 21) - 3:45 PM
CRAIG STAMMEN (R) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 4-22 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 30-69 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 111-95 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 66-37 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 111-95 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 82-65 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 23-23 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-8 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-23 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

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

CRAIG STAMMEN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
STAMMEN is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BARRY ZITO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ZITO is 2-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.472.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

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ST LOUIS (26 - 20) at SAN DIEGO (27 - 18) - 6:35 PM
P.J. WALTERS (R) vs. WADE LEBLANC (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 27-18 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-18 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 20-13 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 12-5 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

P.J. WALTERS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

WADE LEBLANC vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (20 - 26) at CINCINNATI (26 - 20) - 7:10 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 4-23 (-16.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 31-72 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 30-70 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 180-365 (-83.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 104-104 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 30-11 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 63-45 (+25.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 103-102 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 73-67 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 76-73 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 59-37 (+23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-4 (+0.8 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MORTON is 1-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.55 and a WHIP of 1.603.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CUETO is 7-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.183.
His team's record is 7-3 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-2. (+5.9 units)

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ATLANTA (23 - 22) at FLORIDA (24 - 22) - 7:10 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 181-188 (-37.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 58-57 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 180-186 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 125-131 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 195-174 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 54-35 (+18.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 191-169 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 81-65 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 58-51 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 44-28 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 42-28 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

TIM HUDSON vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HUDSON is 8-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 11-4 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-9. (-5.3 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NOLASCO is 3-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.571.
His team's record is 4-7 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-3.9 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (26 - 18) at NY METS (23 - 23) - 7:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PELFREY is 6-0 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 20-7 (+11.8 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 65-44 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-29 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 62-41 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 82-59 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 226-223 (-61.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. NY METS since 1997
HAMELS is 2-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.573.
His team's record is 4-5 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.9 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
PELFREY is 4-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.43 and a WHIP of 1.544.
His team's record is 5-5 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)

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OAKLAND (23 - 23) at BALTIMORE (15 - 31) - 7:05 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. BRADLEY BERGESEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 5-19 (-15.7 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-26 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 79-129 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 514-564 (-117.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 514-564 (-117.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 267-368 (-107.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-2 (+0.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BRADLEY BERGESEN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (19 - 26) at TAMPA BAY (32 - 14) - 7:10 PM
GAVIN FLOYD (R) vs. JEFF NIEMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 19-26 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-18 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-32 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-14 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 42-12 (+22.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 127-65 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 128-68 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 138-76 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 88-38 (+33.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-6 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NIEMANN is 18-4 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
FLOYD is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.059.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

JEFF NIEMANN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
NIEMANN is 1-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.67 and a WHIP of 1.558.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)

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KANSAS CITY (18 - 28) at BOSTON (26 - 21) - 7:10 PM
BRIAN BANNISTER (R) vs. DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 83-125 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 74-108 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 53-84 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BANNISTER is 10-29 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 26-8 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 56-24 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 59-19 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+0.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. BOSTON since 1997
BANNISTER is 0-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.87 and a WHIP of 1.435.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MATSUZAKA is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (26 - 18) at MINNESOTA (26 - 18) - 8:10 PM
JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 9-20 (-15.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.
VAZQUEZ is 15-23 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 116-69 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 76-55 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 51-26 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 6-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.30 and a WHIP of 1.319.
His team's record is 9-8 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-12. (-9.7 units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BLACKBURN is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.64 and a WHIP of 1.548.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

MLB


Thursday, May 27

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This Day in Baseball
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On May 27 in Baseball History...

1948 - Recently retired slugger Hank Greenberg buys an interest in the Cleveland club, becoming the Indians' second-largest stockholder.

1960 - Baltimore manager Paul Richards combats the passed-ball problem while catching Hoyt Wilhelm (38 in 1959, 11 so far this year) by devising an oversized mitt to gather in Wilhelm's fluttering knuckler. Wilhelm goes the distance in beating New York 3-2 at Yankee Stadium.

1968 - Montreal and San Diego are awarded N.L. franchises after a ten-hour meeting of league owners.

1974 - The Pirates Ken Brett no-hits the Padres until the ninth inning, settling for a two-hit 6-0 shutout in the first game of the doubleheader. In the second game, Brett's two-run pinch triple gives the Bucs an 8-7 win.

1993 - Dale Murphy calls it a career. Just two home runs shy of 400, the former two-time N.L. MVP announces his retirement as a member of the Colorado Rockies. He is hitting .143 with no home runs and seven RBI as a backup for the expansion club.

1997 - Cheeky play helps the Braves win 9-2. With runners on second and third and one out in the fifth inning in San Diego, Braves speedster Kenny Lofton slices a one-hopper into the Padres bullpen. A Padres reliever tries to get out of the way, but the ball bounces off the seat of his pants and falls onto a small ledge between the outfield fence and the bullpen seating area. Left fielder Greg Vaughn, expecting a ground-rule double to be called, stands a few feet away and watches as Lofton touches all the bases.

MLB
Dunkel


Houston at Milwaukee
The Astros look to take advantage of a Milwaukee team that is 0-3 in its 3 games this season as a home favorite from -125 to -150. Houston is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Astros favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Houston (+115). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, MAY 27

Game 901-902: Houston at Milwaukee (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Myers) 14.490; Milwaukee (Bush) 13.867
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+115); Over

Game 903-904: LA Dodgers at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Ely) 16.050; Cubs (Lilly) 15.496
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-125); No Total
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+105); N/A

Game 905-906: Arizona at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Haren) 15.500; Colorado (Hammel) 15.258
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Arizona (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-120); Over

Game 907-908: Washington at San Francisco (3:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Stammen) 13.566; San Francisco (Zito) 14.354
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-175); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-175); Over

Game 909-910: St. Louis at San Diego (6:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Walters) 15.012; San Diego (Leblanc) 16.706
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-135); Under

Game 911-912: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Morton) 14.223; Cincinnati (Cueto) 16.369
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-200); Under

Game 913-914: Atlanta at Florida (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 15.098; Florida (Nolasco) 16.014
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-110); Under

Game 915-916: Philadelphia at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.152; NY Mets (Pelfrey) 15.232
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+110); Under

Game 917-918: Oakland at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Gonzalez) 14.149; Baltimore (Bergesen) 14.818
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+100); Over

Game 919-920: Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Floyd) 15.035; Tampa Bay (Niemann) 16.564
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-175); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-175); Over

Game 921-922: Kansas City at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Bannister) 16.315; Boston (Matsuzaka) 16.971
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Boston (-180); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-180); Over

Game 923-924: NY Yankees at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Vazquez) 14.151; Minnesota (Blackburn) 15.842
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-125); 10
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+105); Under

MLB
Write-Up


Thursday, May 27

Hot pitchers
-- Myers is 2-1, 2.89 in his last four starts.
-- Ely is 3-0, 2.10 in his last four starts.
-- Hudson is 4-0, 1.26 in his last five starts.
-- Hamels is 3-0, 2.42 in his last four starts. Pelfrey is 2-0, 1.98 in his last couple starts.

-- GGonzalez is 4-2, 2.72 in his last six starts.
-- Niemann is 3-0, 2.08 in his last five starts.
-- Matsuzaka is 3-0, 4.68 in his last four starts.
-- Blackburn is 4-0, 2.67 in his last four starts. Vazquez has a 1.38 RA in his last two starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Brewers lost last six Bush starts (0-5, 9.00).
-- Lilly is 0-4, 5.40 in his last five starts.
-- Hammel is 1-3, 7.79 in six starts this season. Haren is 1-2, 7.11 in his last three starts.
-- Zito is 1-2, 5.79 in his last three starts. Stammen is 0-2, 6.67 in his last five starts.
-- Walters allowed six HRs, 19 runs in 20 big league IP; he is 1-0, 0.48 in three AAA starts this season. LeBlanc is 0-2, 6.75 in last three starts.
-- Morton is 1-8, 9.80 in nine starts this season.

-- Bergesen has a 7.33 RA in five home starts.
-- Floyd is 1-2, 6.12 in his last four starts.
-- Bannister is 0-2, 8.22 in his last three road starts.

Totals
-- Five of last six Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten games at Wrigley Field stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Arizona games went over the total.
-- Under is 14-3-1 in last eighteen San Francisco home games.
-- Under is 11-3-1 in last fifteen St Louis road games.
-- Three of Cincinnati's last four games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Florida games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Met games.

-- Last five games at Camden Yards stayed under the total.
-- Five of White Sox' last six road games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Boston games stayed under the total.
-- 10 of last 13 Minnesota home games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Dodgers won seven of their last eight road games. Cubs won four of their last five home games.
-- Rockies won last four games, scoring 24 runs.
-- Washington won three of last four games overall, but lost six of its last seven road games.
-- Reds won six of their last seven home games.
-- Florida won six of its last eight home games. Braves won 11 of their last 15 games overall.
-- Mets are 16-5 in their last 21 home games.

-- White Sox won three of their last four road games.
-- Red Sox won their last five games, outscoring foes 32-7.

Cold teams
-- Brewers lost nine of last ten home games. Astros lost six of their last seven road games.
-- Arizona lost four of its last five road games.
-- Giants lost six of their last seven games.
-- Cardinals are 3-8 in last 11 road games. Padres lost five of their last seven home games.
-- Pirates lost five of their last seven games.
-- Phillies lost last four games, scoring in only one of last 37 innings.

-- A's lost six of last seven road games. Orioles lost five of their last seven games overall.
-- Tampa Bay lost last three games, outscored 19-4.
-- Royals lost three of their last four games.
-- Bronx is 4-6 in last 10 away games, despite winnng twice yesterday. Twins lost their last three games, scoring total of five runs.

MLB


Thursday, May 27

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Houston

2:20 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CHI CUBS
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
LA Dodgers are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games

3:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona

3:45 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Washington is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Francisco is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

6:35 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. SAN DIEGO
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing St. Louis

7:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. BALTIMORE
Oakland is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Oakland is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Oakland
Baltimore is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY METS
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games
NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Boston
Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Cincinnati is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

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

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. TAMPA BAY
Chi White Sox are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Chi White Sox's last 19 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games at home
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

8:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. MINNESOTA
NY Yankees are 14-1 SU in their last 15 games when playing Minnesota
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-14 SU in their last 15 games when playing NY Yankees
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games