Tuesday's MLB Best Bets !

Date WLT Pct Net Units Record
06/21/10 4-2-0 66.67% +750 Detail
06/20/10 14-15-0 48.28% -550 Detail
06/19/10 14-15-0 48.28% -705 Detail
06/18/10 17-12-0 58.62% +2570 Detail
06/17/10 10-12-0 45.45% -565 Detail
06/16/10 12-15-2 44.44% -2865 Detail
06/15/10 15-15-0 50.00% -1090 Detail
06/14/10 4-4-0 50.00% -325 Detail
06/13/10 14-16-0 46.67% -790 Detail
06/12/10 15-14-0 51.72% +25 Detail
06/11/10 14-14-1 50.00% -80 Detail
06/10/10 11-14-1 44.00% -2525 Detail
06/09/10 12-13-1 48.00% -1375 Detail
06/08/10 15-13-2 53.57% +405 Detail
06/07/10 8-8-0 50.00% +105 Detail
06/06/10 14-14-2 50.00% -440 Detail
06/05/10 19-11-0 63.33% +3990 Detail
06/04/10 13-16-1 44.83% -1330 Detail
06/03/10 9-8-1 52.94% +535 Detail
06/02/10 16-12-0 57.14% +1575 Detail
06/01/10 15-14-1 51.72% +335 Detail
Totals 265-257-12 50.77% -2350

Tuesday, June 22Game Score Status Pick Amount

Florida - 7:05 PM ET Florida -121 500
Baltimore - Over 8.5 500 *****

Cleveland - 7:05 PM ET Cleveland +163 500
Philadelphia - Over 10 500 *****

Kansas City - 7:05 PM ET Washington -117 500
Washington - Under 9 500

St. Louis - 7:07 PM ET Toronto -103 500
Toronto - Over 7.5 500

Detroit - 7:10 PM ET NY Mets +121 500 *****
NY Mets - Over 7.5 500

San Diego - 7:10 PM ET Tampa Bay -123 500
Tampa Bay - Under 8.5 500

Pittsburgh - 8:05 PM ET Texas -217 500
Texas - Over 10 500

San Francisco - 8:05 PM ET San Francisco -140 500
Houston - Over 6.5 500 *****

Atlanta - 8:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox +104 500 *****
Chi. White Sox - Under 8 500

Minnesota - 8:10 PM ET Milwaukee +112 500
Milwaukee - Over 9.5 500 *****

Boston - 8:40 PM ET Colorado +136 500 *****
Colorado - Under 8.5 500

NY Yankees - 9:40 PM ET Arizona +122 500
Arizona - Over 9.5 500

LA Dodgers - 10:05 PM ET LA Angels +105 500 *****
LA Angels - Under 8 500

Cincinnati - 10:05 PM ET Cincinnati +113 500 *****
Oakland - Under 7.5 500

Chi. Cubs - 10:10 PM ET Chi. Cubs -101 500
Seattle - Over 7 500*****

MLB


Tuesday, June 22

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Chicago Cubs at Seattle Mariners (-105, 6.5)

After rumors swirled about Aramis Ramirez quitting on the Cubs, the third baseman cleared the air Monday and defended his manager.

"If anybody knows how to handle the club, it's Lou (Piniella),” he said. “As players, we haven't gotten it done.

"We have to hit better, pitch better and field better. We have to get it done between the lines. We haven't done it yet."

Chicago ranks 28th in fielding percentage and have committed 55 errors this season – the third-most in MLB. The Cubbies committed two errors Saturday which led to four unearned runs in a 12-0 loss to Anaheim.

The Cubs returned the favor Sunday with a 12-1 victory but the team is still looking for answers, having dropped 12 of its last 20 games.

"It's embarrassing when you make as many mental mistakes as we have,” Ramirez continued. “We're big leaguers. That isn't supposed to happen to a veteran team. It's one thing to make physical errors, another to make mental errors. You have to be prepared mentally all the time."

Don’t look now but Seattle has quietly won four consecutive games – tying its longest streak of the season. Look for Jason Vargas to put together another strong outing as he’s only given up more than three runs in just one start this season.

Pick: Mariners


Florida Marlins at Baltimore Orioles (+115, 8.5)

The Fins’ visit to an American League ballpark couldn’t come at a better time.

Stud shortstop Hanley Ramirez has been bothered by a hamstring injury the past two games and the designated hitter spot that will be available to Florida Tuesday could be the perfect place for him.

"If that is the case, and that's the way we've got to go, it's the way we've got to go," manager Freddi Gonzalez said of using Ramirez in the DH role.

Ramirez is hitting .360 with two homers and eight RBIs in his last seven games so having him in the batting order is just as important as having him playing in the field. Bettors will want to confirm Ramirez is on the lineup card before placing a wager in this game.

The Marlins will face Baltimore’s No. 2 man, Jeremy Guthrie, who has lost four straight starts. The right hander has received five total runs of support from the hapless O’s offense during his losing streak.

Pick: Marlins


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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers (8-4, 3.58 ERA)

The Tigers ace has won three straight starts since dropping back-to-back outings at the end of May. Verlander has given up just seven runs on 16 hits in that span including an eight-inning effort in his most recent trip to the bump in which he struck out 11 batters in a 8-2 win over the Washington Nationals.

Tommy Hanson, Atlanta Braves (7-3, 3.38 ERA)

The Braves young stud is rolling, winning four of his last six starts, boasting an ERA just north of 2.00 and having not tasted defeat since the middle of May. Hanson is coming off a seven-inning showing against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing just three hits and striking out six batters in a 6-2 victory. He’s 4-1 with a 2.34 ERA away from home this season.


Slumping

Ross Ohlendorf, Pittsburgh Pirates (0-5, 5.22 ERA)

The Bucs starter is still on the hunt for his first win of 2010. The right hander has lost back-to-back starts, most recently allowing five runs on six hits in just over six innings of work in a 5-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Ohlendorf has struggled with his command and has allowed five home runs over his nine starts this season.


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

1926 - The Cardinals pick up 39-year-old Grover Cleveland Alexander on waivers from the Cubs to help in the pennant chase. He'll go 9-7 down the stretch.

1932 - The N.L., at a meeting of club presidents, finally approves players wearing numbers. The A.L. had started in 1929.

1946 - Bill Veeck heads a syndicate that purchases the Cleveland Indians. This launches Veeck on a long career as a lively promoter.

1947 - Ewell Blackwell just misses pitching back-to-back no-hitters when Eddie Stanky of the Brooklyn Dodgers singles with one out in the ninth inning. Blackwell then gets Al Gionfriddo before Jackie Robinson bangs out a single. Blackwell wins 4-0, his ninth straight win to improve to 11-2. Stanky's hit ends Blackwell's hitless-inning skein at 19.

1976 - Randy Jones pitches the Padres to a 4-2 win over the Giants, and ties Christy Mathewson's 63-year-old N.L. record by going 68 innings without a base on balls. He receives a standing ovation from the home crowd after striking out Darrell Evans to end the seventh. His streak ends when he walks catcher Marc Hill leading off the eighth. It is Jones's 13th win of the year.

1982 - Pete Rose doubles off John Stuper in the third inning of a 3-2 loss to the Cardinals for his 3,772nd career hit, moving him past Hank Aaron into second place on baseball's all-time list.

1984 - In a teary home plate ceremony before the Twins-White Sox game at the Metrodome, Calvin Griffith and his sister, Thelma Haynes, sign a letter of intent to sell their 52 percent ownership of the Twins to Minneapolis banker Carl Pohlad for $32 million. Griffith and his sister had been involved with the franchise since 1922, when owner Clark Griffith of the then-Washington Senators adopted them.

1987 - Tom Seaver abandons his comeback attempt with the injury-riddled Mets and retires with a career record of 311-205, an ERA of 2.86, 3,640 strikeouts, and 61 shutouts.

1990 - The last-place Braves fire manager Russ Nixon and replace him with general manager Bobby Cox, who last managed Toronto in 1985.

1994 - Mets reliever John Franco earns his 253rd career save to break Dave Righetti's record for most saves by a lefthander.

MLB
Dunkel


St. Louis at Toronto
The Blue Jays look to build on their 7-0 record in their last 7 games when Brett Cecil starts Game 1 of a series.
Toronto is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Jays favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+100).

Game 901-902: San Francisco at Houston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.665; Houston (Oswalt) 14.139
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-150); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-150); Under

Game 903-904: St. Louis at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Garcia) 14.959; Toronto (Cecil) 16.120
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+100); Over

Game 905-906: Kansas City at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Lerew) 14.790; Washington 13.738
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+100); Over

Game 907-908: Florida at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Sanchez) 15.695; Baltimore (Guthrie) 13.321
Dunkel Line: Florida by 2 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-135); Under

Game 909-910: Cleveland at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Talbot) 13.807; Philadelphia (Moyer) 15.027
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-180); 10
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-180); Under

Game 911-912: Detroit at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 15.352; NY Mets (Niese) 16.477
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Detroit (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+115); Under

Game 913-914: San Diego at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Latos) 14.347; Tampa Bay (Davis) 14.802
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-130); Over

Game 915-916: Pittsburgh at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf) 13.831; Texas (Hunter )16.932
Dunkel Line: Texas by 3; 11
Vegas Line: Texas (-250); 10
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-250); Over

Game 917-918: Minnesota at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Baker) 15.835; Milwaukee (Narveson) 16.428
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+110); Under

Game 919-920: Atlanta at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hanson) 16.559; White Sox (Danks) 15.258
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-120); Over

Game 921-922: Boston at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lester) 16.699; Colorado (Chacin) 15.366
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-150); Under

Game 923-924: NY Yankees at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pettitte) 14.927; Arizona (Haren) 15.293
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+125); Over

Game 925-926: Cincinnati at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.435; Oakland (Braden) 15.631
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Oakland (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-120); Under

Game 927-928: LA Dodgers at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.473; LA Angels (Santana) 16.098
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+100); Under

Game 929-930: Chicago Cubs at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Dempster) 15.404; Seattle (Vargas) 15.025
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-110); 7
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-110); Over

MLB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, June 22

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SAN FRANCISCO (38 - 30) at HOUSTON (26 - 44) - 8:05 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. ROY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 126-104 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 125-102 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 739-623 (+88.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 94-73 (+17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-0 (+6.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LINCECUM is 4-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.33 and a WHIP of 0.803.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

ROY OSWALT vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
OSWALT is 5-7 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.328.
His team's record is 6-9 (-7.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.6 units)

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ST LOUIS (38 - 31) at TORONTO (38 - 32) - 7:07 PM
JAIME GARCIA (L) vs. BRETT CECIL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 20-26 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 8-14 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
TORONTO is 38-32 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 25-12 (+12.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.

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

JAIME GARCIA vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

BRETT CECIL vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (29 - 42) at WASHINGTON (32 - 39) - 7:05 PM
ANTHONY LEREW (R) vs. LUIS ATILANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 38-56 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 94-139 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 85-122 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 71-49 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 24-48 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 56-101 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

ANTHONY LEREW vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

LUIS ATILANO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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FLORIDA (33 - 36) at BALTIMORE (19 - 50) - 7:05 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 133-111 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 198-182 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 41-32 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 33-27 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 204-188 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 58-53 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 89-83 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
FLORIDA is 64-60 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 13-35 (-17.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 31-50 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 19-50 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 4-18 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 516-573 (-123.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 18-45 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-35 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
GUTHRIE is 8-26 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (26 - 42) at PHILADELPHIA (35 - 32) - 7:05 PM
MITCH TALBOT (R) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 44-82 (-30.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 91-139 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-21 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 84-126 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 57-85 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MOYER is 253-179 (+42.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 75-28 (+28.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 4-14 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-12 (-17.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-13 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.

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

MITCH TALBOT vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMIE MOYER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MOYER is 11-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.28 and a WHIP of 1.203.
His team's record is 13-7 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-10. (-0.8 units)

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DETROIT (38 - 30) at NY METS (39 - 30) - 7:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 2-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
DETROIT is 82-113 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 7-1 (+6.8 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
NY METS are 24-10 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 13-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
NY METS are 21-11 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 9-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
NY METS are 39-30 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 28-19 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 39-30 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
VERLANDER is 32-13 (+13.8 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

JON NIESE vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (40 - 29) at TAMPA BAY (42 - 27) - 7:10 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. WADE DAVIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 131-71 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 145-83 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 91-43 (+27.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 132-71 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 27-19 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 57-56 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 20-12 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 40-29 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-26 (+27.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-13 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 22-19 (+11.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 48-58 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

MAT LATOS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

WADE DAVIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (25 - 44) at TEXAS (41 - 28) - 8:05 PM
ROSS OHLENDORF (R) vs. TOMMY HUNTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 31-83 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 56-124 (-47.3 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 23-66 (-37.1 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 86-141 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-53 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 59-107 (-32.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 17-47 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 11-38 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 87-143 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 41-28 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 71-44 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-11 (+16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-4 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
TEXAS is 37-23 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 41-25 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 30-15 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 87-65 (+22.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 70-54 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 32-12 (+20.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

TOMMY HUNTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (40 - 29) at MILWAUKEE (29 - 40) - 8:10 PM
SCOTT BAKER (R) vs. CHRIS NARVESON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 25-48 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-9 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-15 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 87-63 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-40 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-19 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-32 (-17.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-40 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-14 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+0.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BAKER is 4-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

CHRIS NARVESON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (42 - 28) at CHI WHITE SOX (34 - 34) - 8:10 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 10-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-8 (+15.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 42-28 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 42-28 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HANSON is 8-0 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-26 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 12-21 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 7-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DANKS is 12-22 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

TOMMY HANSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN DANKS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (43 - 28) at COLORADO (36 - 33) - 8:40 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JHOULYS CHACIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 30-16 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-13 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-18 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-17 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LESTER is 67-29 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 44-18 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JON LESTER vs. COLORADO since 1997
LESTER is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.058.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (43 - 27) at ARIZONA (28 - 43) - 9:40 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 16-8 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 85-41 (+24.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 36-60 (-26.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 28-43 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 35-60 (-28.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 54-60 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-33 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 140-170 (-54.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 28-43 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 22-39 (-20.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
PETTITTE is 2-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.21 and a WHIP of 1.262.
His team's record is 2-6 (-6.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)

DAN HAREN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HAREN is 4-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 6-1 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (38 - 33) at OAKLAND (34 - 38) - 10:05 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. DALLAS BRADEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARROYO is 13-29 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 120-64 (+45.2 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 80-83 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 32-27 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 67-44 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 116-117 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 502-582 (+50.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 12-5 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 115-115 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 82-76 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARROYO is 11-5 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 10-2 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 16-5 (+11.5 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
CINCINNATI is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ARROYO is 2-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.141.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

DALLAS BRADEN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (38 - 31) at LA ANGELS (39 - 33) - 10:05 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 48-46 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KERSHAW is 14-18 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 99-65 (+28.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 116-90 (+23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 141-102 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 18-8 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 14-6 (+9.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 30-15 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 21-9 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 131-94 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 51-32 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 102-69 (+19.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KERSHAW is 9-0 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 2-9 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-0 (+4.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KERSHAW is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 0.75 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SANTANA is 2-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.281.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.6 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (31 - 38) at SEATTLE (28 - 41) - 10:10 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-38 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 54-62 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 57-58 (-20.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 13-26 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-38 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 50-64 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 144-179 (-66.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
DEMPSTER is 18-27 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 7-17 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 18-27 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 7-13 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 47-30 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 28-41 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 27-39 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 83-81 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
SEATTLE is 8-16 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON VARGAS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
VARGAS is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.74 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

MLB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, June 22

SAN FRANCISCO at HOUSTON, 8:05 PM ET
LINCECUM: SAN FRANCISCO 29-13 after batting .225 or worse over a 5 game span
OSWALT: HOUSTON 7-20 as an underdog of +100 to +150


ST LOUIS at TORONTO, 7:07 PM ET
GARCIA: 10-0 UNDER in night games
CECIL: TORONTO is 13-6 after 3 straight games without giving up a stolen base


KANSAS CITY at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
LEREW: KANSAS CITY 1-13 with a hot bullpen whose ERA is under 3.00 the last 10 games
ATILANO: WASHINGTON 12-4 in home games after 3 or more consecutive home games


FLORIDA at BALTIMORE, 7:05 PM ET
SANCHEZ: FLORIDA 19-8 in road games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
GUTHRIE: 8-26 TSR in night games


CLEVELAND at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
TALBOT: 8-3 TSR as an underdog of +100 or higher
MOYER: PHILADELPHIA 5-13 in home games in June games


DETROIT at NY METS, 7:10 PM ET
VERLANDER: 32-13 TSR in games played on a grass field
NIESE: NY METS 14-28 with a hot bullpen whose ERA is under 3.00 the last 15 games


SAN DIEGO at TAMPA BAY, 7:10 PM ET
LATOS: SAN DIEGO 31-17 after 5 or more consecutive home games
DAVIS: TAMPA BAY 40-59 after 2 or more consecutive road games


PITTSBURGH at TEXAS, 8:05 PM ET
OHLENDORF: PITTSBURGH 12-3 after 2 straight games where they committed no errors
HUNTER: TEXAS 4-16 with an on base percentage of .393 or better over their last 3 games


MINNESOTA at MILWAUKEE, 8:10 PM ET
BAKER: 18-4 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175
NARVESON: MILWAUKEE 4-12 at home when the money line is +125 to -125


ATLANTA at CHI WHITE SOX, 8:10 PM ET
HANSON: 8-0 TSR in June games
DANKS: 12-22 TSR in home games in night games


BOSTON at COLORADO, 8:40 PM ET
LESTER: BOSTON 54-13 after 4 or more consecutive home games
CHACIN: COLORADO 13-23 after a game where the bullpen was hit hard for 4 or more runs


NY YANKEES at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
PETTITTE: NY YANKEES 21-6 after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
HAREN: ARIZONA 7-20 after 3 consecutive games versus an interleague opponent


CINCINNATI at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
ARROYO: CINCINNATI 8-0 with a hot bullpen whose WHIP is under 1.000 the last 5 games
BRADEN: 5-14 TSR as a home favorite of -110 or higher


LA DODGERS at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET
KERSHAW: 10-1 UNDER in road games in night games
SANTANA: 9-1 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150


CHICAGO CUBS at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
DEMPSTER: CHICAGO CUBS 2-10 in road games after scoring 9 runs or more
VARGAS: 10-2 TSR in home games in the first half of the season

MLB
Write-Up


Tuesday, June 22

Hot pitchers
-- Oswalt. Lincecum are both 2-0, 2.57 in their last two starts.
-- JGarcia is 3-1, 2.40 in his last seven starts. Cecil is 5-1, 2.34 in his last six outings.
-- Lerew allowed two runs in six IP in his first '10 start, vs Houston.
-- Moyer is 2-1, 1.44 in his last three home starts.
-- Tigers are 7-2 in last nine Verlander starts (3-0, 2.86 last three). Niese is 3-0, 1.57 in his last three starts.
-- Latos is 6-1, 2.05 in his last eight starts.
-- Hunter is 2-0, 2.60 in three starts this season.
-- Baker is 2-1, 3.56 in his last five starts.
-- Braves are 9-1 in last 10 Hanson starts (4-0, 2.03 last five). Danks is 2-0, 1.20 in his last couple starts.
-- Lester is 8-0, 2.13 in his last eleven starts.
-- Arizona won four of Haren's last five home starts. Pettitte is 3-1, 2.68 in his last five starts.
-- Dodgers are 7-1 in last eight Kershaw starts (6-1, 2.15).
-- Vargas is 2-1, 2.70 in his last four starts. Dempster is 2-0, 3.93 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Atilano is 0-3, 7.16 in his last three starts.
-- Talbot is 1-2, 6.65 in his last four starts.
-- ASanchez has a 5.30 RA in his last three starts. Guthrie is 0-4, 4.79 in his last four starts.
-- Davis is 1-4, 7.82 in his last five starts.
-- Ohlendorf is 0-2, 5.33 in his last four starts.
-- Narveson is 1-3, 6.67 in his last five starts.
-- Chacin is 0-4, 6.14 in his last four starts.
-- A's are 0-7 in Braden starts since his perfect game (0-4, 4.71). Arroyo has a 6.16 RA in his last three road starts.
-- ESantana is 0-2, 9.90 in his last couple starts.

Totals
-- Over is 8-3 in last eleven games at Minute Maid Park.
-- Four of last five Cardinal games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Washington home games.
-- Four of last five Florida games went over the total.
-- Under is 14-7-1 in Phillies' last 22 home games.
-- Eight of last nine games at Citi Field stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Padre road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Pittsburgh road games.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 10-4 in Atlanta's last fourteen road games.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Colorado home games.
-- Under is 12-3-2 in last seventeen Bronx road games.
-- Under is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Oakland home games.
-- Under is 11-4-1 in Dodgers' last sixteen road games.
-- Six of last eight Seattle home games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Toronto won 15 of its last 21 home games.
-- Mets won ten of their last eleven home games. Detroit won eight of its last nine games, but is 3-8 in its last 11 on the road.
-- Padres are 14-7 in their last 21 road games.
-- Rangers won ten of their last eleven games.
-- Minnesota won six of last seven series openers.
-- Braves won their last five games, scoring 28 runs. White Sox won last six games, allowing total of 14 runs.
-- Boston won eight of its last nine games. Rockies won five of their last six home games.
-- Arizona is 11-5 in its last 16 home games.
-- Angels won 13 of their last 18 games.
-- Mariners won last four games, allowing total of two runs.

Cold teams
-- Giants lost four of their last five road games. Astros lost eight of their last nine games overall.
-- Cardinals lost five of their last six road games.
-- Royals lost five of their last six road games. Nationals lost seven of their last nine games overall.
-- Marlins lost nine of their last twelve road games. Orioles lost nine of their last 11 games at Camden Yards.
-- Indians lost six of their last seven games. Phillies lost five of their last seven home games.
-- Rays are 5-8 in their last thirteen home games.
-- Pirates lost their last 11 road games.
-- Brewers lost three of their last four games.
-- Bronx is 7-11 in its last 18 road games.
-- Reds lost six of last eight games. Oakland lost five of last six games.
-- Dodgers lost last four games, outscored 24-11.
-- Cubs are 7-12 in their last nineteen games.

MLB


Tuesday, June 22

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7:05 PM
FLORIDA vs. BALTIMORE
Florida is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Baltimore's last 15 games when playing Florida

7:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Cleveland

7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. WASHINGTON
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

7:07 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. TORONTO
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
Toronto is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. NY METS
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
NY Mets are 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Tampa Bay's last 21 games at home
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego

8:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. HOUSTON
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 11 of San Francisco's last 16 games
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Texas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh

8:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Atlanta

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games at home
Milwaukee is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota

8:40 PM
BOSTON vs. COLORADO
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston

9:40 PM
NY YANKEES vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Arizona
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

10:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. OAKLAND
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

10:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. LA ANGELS
LA Dodgers are 6-17 SU in their last 23 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games
LA Angels are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games at home

10:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 12 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

MLB


Tuesday, June 22

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San Francisco Giants at Houston Astros [8:05 PM ET]

Giants (-160, O/U 6.5): San Francisco is quite happy to see the Astros in this series, as they have won all 6 meetings with them this year. In total, San Francisco is 14-5 SU this year against teams in the National League Central division. The Giants are 38-30 SU overall this year, 1.5 games behind the Padres in their division. The Giants are +3.17 and +0.17 units both SU and on the RL respectively this season. The Giants have received world class pitching efforts from their starting rotation of late, as they've held 8 of their last 9 opponents to 4 runs or fewer. Offensively, the Giants have scored 6 runs or more in 3 of their last 6 outings. P Tim Lincecum will get the start tonight, as he looks to build on another impressive season. Lincecum is 7-2 this year, with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.22. The Giants are 20-7 in their last 27 games against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Giants are 4-0 in Lincecum's last 4 starts against the National League Central. San Francisco is 7-1 in Lincecum's last 8 starts with 5 days of rest. The Giants are 7-2 in Lincecum's last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Giants are 6-2 last 8 road games against a team with a home winning percentage less than .400%.

Over is 7-3 last 10 road games.

Key Injuries - LF Mark DeRosa (wrist) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3 (UNDER - Total of the Day)

Astros: Houston is in complete turmoil, as they have the 2nd worst record in the National League at 26-44 SU. Only Pittsburgh has a worse record in the National League entering today. Houston has lost 4 consecutive games, and 8 of their past 10 overall. Things aren't going to get any easier, as they face off against a team that has already beaten them all 6 times they've played this year. Offensively, the Astros have been limited to 4 runs or fewer in each of their past 5 games. P Roy Oswalt will take the mound today, as he continues to pitch well despite no run support from his teammates. Oswalt is only 5-8 this year despite a season long ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.08. The Astros are 16-43 in their last 59 games following a loss. The Astros are 21-47 in their last 68 games against a right-handed starter. Houston is 37-15 in Oswalt's last 52 home starts against a team with a winning record. The Astros are 44-18 in Oswalt's last 62 starts against the National League West. Houston is 1-6 in Oswalt's last 7 Tuesday starts overall.

Astros are 5-0 last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 last 10 home games against a team with a winning record.

Key Injuries - C Humberto Quintero (head) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 1



Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels [10:05 PM ET]

Dodgers (-115, O/U 8): The Dodgers limp into their interleague series with their crosstown rival tonight. The Dodgers have lost their past 4 games, and 7 of their last 10 overall. After leading the National League West division briefly, the Dodgers have since fallen back to 3rd place. The Dodgers are 38-31 SU overall, including 15-18 SU on the road. The Dodgers are +0.22 and -5.08 units both SU and on the RL this season. Offensively, the Dodgers are really struggling with their team batting average. The Dodgers simply aren't consistent enough offensively of late, with Manny Ramirez being one of the biggest culprits. Lefty P Clayton Kershaw will take the ball today, as he looks to lead his team to their 11th win in his 16 starts overall this year. Kershaw is 7-3 this year, with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.28. The Dodgers are 15-6 in their last 21 games against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. The Dodgers are 8-25 in their last 33 interleague road games against a right-handed starter. The Dodgers are 9-0 in Kershaw's last 9 starts against a team with a winning record. The Dodgers are 4-0 in Kershaw's last 4 road starts against a team with a winning record. The Dodgers are 1-9 in Kershaw's last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.

Dodgers are 13-3 last 16 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 last 5 road games against a team with a winning home record.

Key Injuries - 3B Blake DeWitt (knee) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (Side of the Day)

Angels: The Angels are excited to meet up with their crosstown rivals yet again this month, and they are hoping for a similar outcome in this series. The Angels swept the Dodgers earlier this month, scoring 20 runs in their 3 game series. Speaking of 20 runs in a series, that's exactly how many runs they scored against the Cubs in their most recent series. The Angels are 39-33 SU overall this year, 3.5 games behind the Rangers in the American League West standings. The Angels are +5.65 and +9.11 units both SU and on the RL respectively this year. P Ervin Santana will take the mound tonight, as he is 6-5 with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.36 this year. The Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 games against a left-handed starter. The Angels are 14-5 in their last 19 interleague games against a left-handed starter. The Angels are 4-1 in Santana's last 5 home starts against a team with a winning record. The Angels are 14-4 in Santana's last 18 starts during game 1 of a series. The Angels are 1-4 in Santana's last 5 interleague starts overall.

Angels are 6-1 last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 6-1 last 7 interleague games against a team with a winning record.

Key Injuries - SS Erick Aybar (knee) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 2

Tuesday's six-pack

-- Gregory Havret, who finished 2nd at US Open, was ranked 391st in the world coming into the weekend. Lot of good golfers out there.

-- 47 golfers have already earned $1M+ on PGA Tour this season.

-- Panthers' WR Steve Smith broke his arm playing flag football at his camp; he'll miss start of training camp, but won't miss any real games.

-- Nationals sent Opening Day starter John Lannan down to AA; in his last four starts, Lannan was 0-3, 10.24.

-- Astros brought up catching prospect Jason Castro from AAA-- after a tough April (.229) he is hitting .278 since May 1st.

-- The strength coach at Oklahoma makes $244,000 a year; the thing is that strength coaches are the most important coaches on the staff, other than the two coordinators. They spend the most time with players.


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Tuesday's List of 13 (+1); Our weekly look at American League

14) Orioles-- O's are 19-50, worst record in AL; there is racehorse named Zenyatta that has won all 17 of its races, with 15 being graded stakes. At what point does the owner (who will make money hand over fist this year because he owns Nationals' (Strasburg) TV rights), just say the hell with it and go hire someone who can build a team that can win at least as many games as a damn horse wins races? I'm just askin'.......

13) Indians-- Catching prospect Santana is hitting .393 in his first nine big league games, with five doubles, two HRs in 35 PA. Lets hope the Tribe doesn't trade him before the July 31 trading deadline.

12) Mariners-- OK, I'm adding this to my list of things to do right now; go out to Phoenix and watch a Diamondbacks game from the pool in RF. I'm already heading there for spring training the first March I am retired from my day job, might as well stick around for a real ballgame.

11) Royals-- DirecTV is charging $315 this year for NFL Sunday Ticket; it was $289 LY, $179 as recently as 2003. Its still worth it, but the greed of NFL owners (and their business partners) will eventually come back to bite them. Or maybe it won't, and they'll just get a lot wealthier.......

10) A's-- Woke up in middle of night Sunday after a nightmare; dreamt in 8th inning with 1-run lead, A's pitched to Albert Pujols with two out and men on 1st/3rd. Then I realized, they actually did it.........and got him out. Even stupid ideas turn out OK now and then.

9) White Sox-- Pale Hose got back into the race by pummeling Nationals and Pirates last week; Peavy has sore shoulder, Ozzie wanted to DL him, so Jake goes out and throws 3-hit CG shutout Saturday. Go figure.

8) Blue Jays-- Did you know in the history of baseball, no 2B has won a Gold Glove and a batting title???? Not just in the same year-- EVER!!!! This is a very surprising fact. Robinson Cano has a chance to be first.

7) Tigers-- I watch Brandon Phillips play, he has just horrendous body language; after lining out to LF leading off 8th inning in 1-1 game Monday night, Phillips walked back to dugout, slammed his helmet into the rack, and generally acted like a 10-year old. Its not the first time he's done it. Too bad-- he's a good player, very productive.

6) Angels-- I'm doing a list later this week of the best 13 active coaches in any sport; one of my tougher decisions is how to place baseball skippers. Leyland-Larussa-Francona-Torre-Cox and Scioscia, the best of them all.

5) Twins-- Joe Mauer is going through same thing David Wright had last year, his power numbers shrinking because of new home ballpark that is not so hitter friendly. Advantage of playing in smaller market-- we don't hear about it every 10 minutes, and he is playing thru it, batting .304 with an on-base percentage of .382, with line drives on 27.3% of batted balls.

4) Rays-- So far this month, their pitchers have an OPS of .802, 27th out of 30 big league teams (8-9, 4.93). This franchise has stadium issues, free agent issues-- they better enjoy this season as much as they can. They've lost their last six Friday games, for what its worth.

3) Rangers-- After slow start, young 1B Smoak is hitting .318 so far this month, with 20 RBI, as he starts to establish himself in the Ranger lineup. Good for Ron Washington-- his team has now won 8 in a row on the road. Nolan Ryan could be winning Executive of the Year this season.

2) Red Sox-- Kevin Youkilis' on-base percentage after count on him goes to 1-0: .516....after 2-0 count, .673.....3-0 count, .773. He's only put first ball in play 12 times this year (4-12) in 237 ABs. Very excellent hitter.

1) Bronx Bombers-- Over his last four starts, AJ Burnett is 0-4, 9.85, so this #1 ranking is hardly set in stone. Nucleus of this team is getting old; where will they buy their next set of stars????

Bettor's best friend: Tuesday's wagering tips

Lines to keep an eye on

Minnesota Lynx at New York Liberty – This game’s total has escalated to 161 after opening three points lower. Eight of the last 10 meetings between these teams have gone UNDER.

Padres at Rays – A number of sportsbooks have moved the total in this game to 8.5 after opening at 8.

Pirates at Rangers – Texas is on fire right now and opened as -250 favorites but that moneyline is as low as -220 at a couple of wagering outlets.

Yankees at Diamondbacks – The total for this matchup has dropped a half run after opening at 10.

Reds at Athletics – Most shops have moved the total in this game to 7.5 after opening at 8.

Weather report
(Forecasts are extracted from Weather.com the night before the game.)

Red Sox at Rockies – A 14 mph wind is projected to blow out to right field.

Braves at White Sox – A 30 percent chance of rain is expected throughout the game.

Marlins at Orioles – The forecast calls for a 30-40 percent chance of precipitation.

Who’s hot

Argentina is 2-0 in the World Cup, outscoring opponents 5-1.

After losing four straight, the Lynx (WNBA) are 2-0 SU and ATS in their last two games.

The Rangers are winners of eight consecutive games.

The Red Sox and White Sox have each won six straight games.

Who’s not

France has yet to score a goal in this year’s World Cup.

The Nationals have dropped six games in a row.

Chicago (WNBA) is 0-4 SU and 1-3 ATS in its last four games.

Key stat

3.07 – Earned run average of the San Diego Padres – the lowest mark in MLB. The Friars rank third-to-last in runs scored but have continued to get stellar pitching efforts from starters and relievers. The first-place Pads send Mat Latos (3.19 ERA) to the bump Tuesday.

Suspensions that shouldn’t be overlooked

France is reeling amid team controversy but South Africa has a couple of suspensions that could leave the team vulnerable Tuesday. Goalie Itumeleng Khune is out of the match after receiving a red card last game and midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi will also not play after receiving his second yellow card of the tournament. Covers Expert Ben Burns believes these suspensions will be key to France’s victory in his Free Pick selection.

Notable quotable

"First of all, I would like to specify that the punishment that was handed out to Nicolas Anelka is justified. I support the federation in this matter. No one can permit themselves to act like that, either in the dressing room or elsewhere."

-- France coach Raymond Domenech said of his decision to remove Anelka from the team after the two got into a heated argument during Saturday’s game. French players were not pleased with the move (see note below).

Tips and notes

- The French national team is in absolute chaos right now. Players walked off the field before practice Sunday in protest of the expulsion of a teammate after their coach, Raymond Domenech, kicked him off the team. Domenech said that his team was acting with “stupidity” and “imbecility” before it returned to practice Monday. Team captain Patrice Evra has not been assigned the same title for Tuesday’s match because he instigated the walkout. France is in a must-win situation versus South Africa but Domenech said his players have “expended a lot of energy” amid these events. The South Africans are +200 to win the match.

- If the Mexico-Uruguay match Tuesday ends in a draw both teams advance. The “draw” betting option is the favorite at -135 so oddsmakers are assuming both teams are content with that outcome. The total for the game is the lowest of the tournament at 1.5 which even further indicates Vegas believes this will be a low-scoring affair. Uruguay played a 0-0 match versus France and will likely use the same gameplan in this one because a draw gives them the No. 1 position coming out of the group.

- Since eliminating a toe tap in his swing, Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton has been the hottest hitter in baseball. Texas hitting coach Clint Hurdle has been trying to get Hamilton to remove the timing mechanism from his swing since spring training but the lefty wasn’t able to until June 1. Since then, Hamilton has raised his batting average from .289 to .337. He went 5-for-6 on Sunday and has 25 RBIs, seven homers and a .447 average this month. A bettor might be able to find a nice total bases matchup with Hamilton while he still is on this tear.