Sunday's MLB Best Bets !

Well turned it around a bit........Now to get back in the positive column again........good luck today.

Date WLT Pct Net Units Record

07/17/10 19-12-1 61.29% +3640 Detail
07/16/10 13-15-0 46.43% -2240 Detail
07/15/10 7-7-0 50.00% -130 Detail
07/11/10 8-20-2 28.57% -6025 Detail
07/10/10 15-15-0 50.00% -1125 Detail
07/09/10 9-19-2 32.14% -5625 Detail
07/08/10 15-8-1 65.22% +3970 Detail
07/07/10 17-12-1 58.62% +2265 Detail
07/06/10 16-12-1 57.14% +1835 Detail
07/05/10 12-10-0 54.55% +690 Detail
07/04/10 13-16-0 44.83% -1735 Detail
07/03/10 12-17-0 41.38% -2600 Detail
07/02/10 17-11-1 60.71% +3290 Detail
07/01/10 12-9-0 57.14% +220 Detail
Totals 185-183-9 50.27% -3570


Sunday, July 18Game Score Status Pick Amount

Tampa Bay - 1:05 PM ET Tampa Bay +128 500 *****
NY Yankees - Under 8.5 500

Colorado - 1:10 PM ET Colorado +131 500
Cincinnati - Under 8.5 500

Washington - 1:10 PM ET Washington +132 500
Florida - Over 9 500

Toronto - 1:35 PM ET Baltimore +126 500
Baltimore - Over 8.5 500 *****

Texas - 1:35 PM ET Boston -151 500
Boston - Under 8.5 500

Milwaukee - 1:35 PM ET Milwaukee +160 500 *****
Atlanta - Over 9 500

Houston - 1:35 PM ET Pittsburgh +130 500
Pittsburgh - Under 7 500

Chi. White Sox - 2:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox +100 500
Minnesota - Over 9.5 500 *****

Oakland - 2:10 PM ET Oakland -108 500
Kansas City - Under 9 500 *****

LA Dodgers - 2:15 PM ET St. Louis +128 500 *****
St. Louis - Under 9 500

Seattle - 3:35 PM ET Seattle +137 500
LA Angels - Over 8 500

Arizona - 4:05 PM ET Arizona +122 500
San Diego - Under 7.5 500 *****

NY Mets - 4:05 PM ET San Francisco +100 500 *****
San Francisco - Under 7 500

Philadelphia - 8:05 PM ET Philadelphia -164 500
Chi. Cubs -

MLB


Sunday, July 18

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs (+145)

Philadelphia has struggled to find consistency in the offense recently but getting Placido Polanco back from the disabled list should jumpstart the lineup.

"It's going to help a whole lot," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said. "It's going to give us a .300 hitter in the top of the order. That's what it's going to do for us."

The Phillies have scored three or fewer runs in six of their last 10 games. Last season, the team plated fewer than two runs only 39 times but this year the Phils have already failed to score three runs 29 times.

"We haven't hit for a long time," said Manuel. "We hit spurts where we come out of it. On a given night, we might score some runs, but it seems like we fall right back into it. Inconsistent play."

Polanco was back in action for the first time Saturday and made an immediate impact. With two outs in the top of the ninth, the pesky third baseman drove in the game-tying single off Cubs closer Carlos Marmol. Philly ended up tacking on three more in the inning to earn a 4-1 victory.

With Polanco back and Chase Utley’s return imminent, the Phillies are going to get back to their run-producing ways. Look for the offense to carry the momentum from Saturday over into Sunday and did we mention some guy named Roy Halladay is on the bump for Philly.

Pick: Phillies


New York Mets at San Francisco Giants (+110, 7)

The Mets aren’t going to be in contention in the NL East for much longer if they don’t start scoring some runs. Going into Saturday, New York had been shutout in three of its last four games and had plated an average of 2.1 runs per over its last seven contests.

"I still believe at some point that we have to unlock this offense a little bit," Mets manager Jerry Manuel said after Friday’s 1-0 loss to the Giants. "I didn't see us have very many opportunities or very many good swings at [Zito]. We've got to do a better job."

The Jints aren’t classified as an offensive juggernaut either. They started producing some runs during a nice, 6-1 stretch going into the All-Star break but have been fortunate to come away with wins in the first two games of this series after only plating three runners.

The under has cashed in seven straight for New York and the last three starts for Johan Santana have also gone under. Runs should come at a premium at the pitcher-friendly AT&T Park Sunday afternoon.

Pick: Under



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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Freddy Garcia (9-3, 4.36 ERA), Chicago White Sox

He may not possess front of the rotation stuff anymore, but Freddy Garcia is carving out a nice niche for himself as a reliable starter. The White Sox have taken the cash in eight straight Garcia starts and 11 of his last 12 outings.

"He's been pitching so good for us I can't even say anything more about Freddy," White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen told the Associated Press after Garcia didn’t allow an earned run in his last start.

Vicente Padilla (4-2, 4.04 ERA), Los Angeles Dodgers

Padilla is another veteran who’s found a second wind to his major league career. Once considered one of the worst starting pitchers in baseball, Padilla has been a perfect fit in Dodger blue.

The hard-throwing righty is 3-0 in his last three starts with a 1.25 ERA and a ridiculous 0.60 WHIP (walks + hits per inning).


Slumping

Jeff Suppan (0-5, 6.55 ERA), St. Louis Cardinals

Things haven’t gotten any better for Suppan since he rejoined the St. Louis Cardinals. Many thought pitching guru Dave Duncan would be able to work his magic like he’s do so many times before and fix Suppan’s problems.

But that’s not the way things have played out. The Cards are 1-4 in Suppan’s five starts and the hurler hasn’t pitched a full six innings in any of those outings.


Returning

Shawn Marcum (7-4, 3.44 ERA), Toronto Blue Jays

The Jays ace makes his return to the mound after a short stint on the disabled list due to a sore right elbow. He declared himself ready after throwing a bullpen session last weekend.

“My command was a little off but I wasn’t really worried about that. It was just getting out there and getting a feel for the ball again,” Marcum told the Toronto Sun after testing the elbow. “Other than that the arm felt great, it felt back to normal. It was a step in the right direction.”



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Sunday Night Baseball: Phillies at Cubs
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Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs (+145)

The Phillies and Cubs conclude their four-game series at Wrigley Park under the Sunday night lights on ESPN.

Booster shot

It’s becoming obvious that the Phillies’ starting pitching may need a boost before the non-waiver trade deadline arrives in two weeks.

Surprisingly, the starting pitching opened the second half better than they have in three years. The rotation had a 3.95 ERA and opponents were hitting .259 against Phillies starters at the All-Star break.

A quick look at the same numbers from the previous three seasons show a 4.99 ERA and .277 average in 2007; 4.48 and .269 in 2008; and 4.98 and .283 in 2009 - when the Phillies won the National League East.

But there is major concern that 47-year-old lefthander Jamie Moyer has allowed 13 earned runs on 12 hits in 8.1 innings for a 14.05 ERA in his last two starts. He now stands at 9-9 and his ERA is 4.88 on the season.

Retread Joe Blanton doesn’t inspire. He’s 3-5 with a 6.21 ERA this campaign.

If GM Ruben Amaro Jr. is unsuccessful hitting the speed dial in hopes of fueling a trade to improve the rotation, don’t be surprised if middle reliever Chad Durbin, recently reactivated after spending three weeks on the DL with a right hamstring injury, settles into the starting rotation.

In addition, lefthander Antonio Bastardo was recently activated from the DL and optioned to Lehigh Valley. He also becomes a viable option.

"I would rather be fresh than tired going into the second half," Durbin said. "We're definitely fresher mentally."

Welcome back

The cleanup hitters from both squads, Ryan Howard of the Phillies and Aramis Ramirez of the Cubs, have been mired in disappointing seasons – until most recently.

Howard, the 125-million dollar man, was hitting .280 with a meager .788 OPS on June 4.

In one month's worth of games, from June 15 to July 15, Howard has hit .327 with a 1.062 OPS. He has nine home runs, three triples and four doubles during that time, and has scored 21 runs to go with 26 RBIs.

In Friday's game against the Cubs, Howard added another home run, his 20th of the season, and his batting average is now up to .298.

Howard’s $17 million counterpart, Ramirez, is finally heating up too after having been stuck in a slump most of the season.

Ramirez hit a solo homer with two outs in the bottom of the eighth Friday, sending the Cubs to a 4-3 comeback win over Philadelphia.

"Yeah I feel pretty good at the plate. Even when I make an out, I've been able to hit the ball hard," Ramirez said. "That's a good sign."

It was his fifth homer and 14th RBI in the last eight games. He had three hits to raise his batting average to .220.

"He's staying on the ball well. He's taking good swings at pitches and he's driving the ball. It's big difference from the first half. One of the ingredients that was missing here obviously," Chicago manager Lou Piniella said. "And now it's back."

Don’t count us out

Piniella's Cubs always have been a second-half team. The numbers from his first three seasons verify it.

But Piniella's Cubs have never been this far underwater to start a second half, and it seems as if only a tidal wave can bring them back to the surface.

Not according to Piniella, though.

"Nine games is not insurmountable. I look forward to the challenge, but we've got to get it done on the field. We need to play better baseball than we did the first half. Are we capable? Yes. And I'm hopeful that we will."

In his first three seasons with Chicago, Piniella has used the second half to make a difference, winning 40 or more games each campaign.

They were 41-34 in his first season after the 2007 All-Star break, then 40-26 in their dominating 2008 season. Even last season, when the Cubs fell short of their division-championship goal, they were 40-35 in the second half.

Winning 40 games in the second half would give the 2010 Cubs 79 victories, a moral comeback if nothing else.

According to Piniella, there's one simple key to getting back on track, and that's more consistency from day to day.

"That's what we need: consistency," Piniella said. "When we swung the bats and put runs on the board, we won our share of ballgames. When we don't, we haven't had success."

Here’s the pitch

Philadelphia ace Roy Halladay matches serves with Chicago southpaw stopgap Tom Gorzelanny this evening in an apparent pitching mismatch. Halladay is 3-1 in his last four starts with a 1.39 ERA. He’s pitched well in two career starts against the Cubs, both losses, posting a 3.00 ERA.

The veteran All-Star has struggled of late during the month of July, going 2-8 in his last 10-team starts.

Gorzelanny is 1-6 in his last seven team starts, sporting a 5.66 ERA in the process. The lefthander has split his two career starts against the Phillies, with a 3.88 ERA.



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This Day in Baseball
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On July 18 in Baseball History...

1882 - Ambidextrous pitcher Tony Mullane of Louisville pitched with both hands in a Major League game at Baltimore. Normally a right-hander, Mullane switched to the left hand in the fourth inning. He eventually lost 9-8.

1912 - The Chicago Cubs had twenty-one hits in eleven innings but still lost to the Philadelphia Phillies when Gavvy Cravath stole home.

1948 - Pat Seerey of the Chicago White Sox hit four home runs in a 12-11, eleven-inning victory over the Philadelphia A's in the opener of a doubleheader.

1962 - Bob Allison and Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins each hit grand slams in the first inning of a 14-3 rout of the Cleveland Indians.

1970 - Willie Mays bounced career hit number 3,000 through the left side of the infield off Mike Wegener in the second inning of San Francisco's 10-1 romp over Montreal.

1987 - Don Mattingly tied Dale Long 31-year-old Major League record when he hit a home run for the eighth consecutive game in the Yankees' 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers.

1998 - Donnie Sadler's first Major League home run was the first of Boston's record four two-out homers in a 9-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

MLB
Write-Up


Sunday, July 18

Hot pitchers
-- Wood is 0-0, 3.05 in three starts this year.
-- Lowe has 2.88 RA in last four starts, but Braves lost all four games.
-- Oswalt is 1-0, 0.00 (16 IP) in his last two starts.
-- Padilla is 3-1, 1.57 in his last four starts.
-- EJackson is 2-0, 1.40 in his last three road starts.
-- JSantana is 2-0, 0.39 in his last three starts.
-- Halladay is 2-1, 1.36 in his last four starts. Gorzelanny is 2-0, 2.81 in his last three starts.

-- Price is 2-1, 2.28 in his last three starts. Pettitte is 2-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts.
-- Red Sox won Lester's last seven starts at Fenway. Texas is 12-2 with Wilson if it scores two or more runs.
-- White Sox won FGarcia's last eight starts (1-0, 2.84 last three).
-- Mazzaro is 2-1, 2.30 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Stammen is 1-2, 6.44 in his last nine starts. Sanabia threw 3.1 scoreless IP in his first '10 start.
-- Cook is 1-2, 5.46 in his last five starts.
-- Parra is 1-1, 8.62 in his last three starts.
-- Maholm is 1-4, 8.20 in his last five home starts.
-- Suppan is 0-3, 6.46 in his last three starts.
-- Correia is 0-2, 5.48 in his last four starts.
-- JSanchez has 6.75 RA in his last five starts.

-- Oliver is 0-2, 10.95 in his last three starts. Gomez is 6-8, 5.70 in his 18 starts at AAA Columbus this year.
-- Matusz is 1-2, 5.16 in his last four starts. Marcum is 2-2, 6.29 in his last six starts.
-- Blackburn is 1-4, 12.31 in his last five starts.
-- Bannister is 0-2, 6.88 in his last three starts.
-- Vargas is 0-2, 5.51 in his last three starts. ESantana is 2-4, 4.95 in his last six starts.

Totals
-- Seven of last eleven Cub games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Houston road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 10-4-2 in last sixteen Cincinnati home games.
-- Last six Florida home games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-3-2 in last twelve Atlanta home games.
-- Six of last seven Dodger road games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Jackson starts went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2 in Giants' last eight home games.

-- Six of last eight Cleveland home games went over the total.
-- Eight of last twelve games at Camden Yards went over the total.
-- Three of last four Pettitte starts went over; three of last four Price starts stayed under.
-- Seven of last eleven Texas road games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Royal home games went over the total.
-- Nine of last twelve White Sox road games stayed under total. Over is 7-3 in Minnesota's last ten home games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Angel games.

Hot Teams
-- Braves are 21-5 in their last 26 home games. Milwaukee won four of its last five games.
-- Rockies won six of their last nine games.
-- Cardinals are 20-9 in last 28 home games.
-- Padres won six of their last seven home games.
-- Giants won nine of their last ten games.

-- Indians won their last three games, allowing six runs.
-- Rays won 11 of their last 14 games. Bronx won nine of its last 11.
-- Toronto won three of its last four games.
-- White Sox are 26-7 in last 33 games, 13-6 in last 19 on road. Twins won three of their last four games.
-- A's won seven of their last nine road games.
-- Angels won their last three games, scoring 18 runs.

Cold Teams
-- Phillies lost seven of last ten road games. Cubs are 4-9 in their last thirteen home games.
-- Marlins lost eight of their last eleven home games. Nationals are 3-14 in last seventeen road games.
-- Dodgers lost their last three road games.
-- Reds lost five of their last eight games.
-- Astros lost 12 of their last 18 road games. Pirates lost seven of their last eight games overall, but are 6-2 in last eight home games.
-- Arizona lost nine of its last eleven games.
-- Mets lost nine of their last twelve road games, and were outscored in first three games of this series, 11-4.

-- Orioles lost four of their last five home games.
-- Tigers lost 11 of their last 14 road games.
-- Red Sox lost seven of their last ten games. Rangers lost five of seven.
-- Twins lost five of their last eight games, but won last two.
-- Royals lost their last five games, allowing 39 runs.
-- Mariners lost 12 of their last 14 games.

Umpires
-- Phil-Chi-- Six of last seven Hickox games went over the total.
-- LA-StL-- Favorite won five of last six Knight games.
-- Hst-Pitt-- Not enough data to analyze sub umpire Carapazza.
-- Wsh-Fla-- Underdogs are 5-4 (+$333) in last nine Bellino games.
-- Colo-Cin-- Favorites (+$387) are 6-2 in last eight Barksdale games.
-- Mil-Atl-- Last six Barry games went over the total.
-- Az-SD-- Over is 7-3 in Danley's last ten games behind the plate.
-- NY-SF-- Over is 9-3 in last dozen Cuzzi games behind plate.

-- TB-NY-- Over is 10-4 in last fourteen Hudson games.
-- Tor-Balt-- Over is 14-5 in last nineteen TWelke games.
-- Det-Clev-- Favorites (+$287) in five Muchlinski games this year.
-- A's-KC-- Underdogs (+$116) are 3-3 in last six Kellogg games.
-- Tex-Bos-- Underdogs (+$375) are 6-3 in last nine Darling games.
-- Chi-Min-- Under is 11-3 in last fourteen Iassogna games.
-- Sea-LAA-- Six of last seven Marquez games went over the total.

MLB
Dunkel


Chicago White Sox at Minnesota
The White Sox look to bounce back from yesterday's 3-2 loss and build on their 7-0 record in their last 7 games after scoring 2 runs or less in the previous game. Chicago is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the White Sox favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-110). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, JULY 18

Game 951-952: Washington at Florida (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Stammen) 15.499; Florida (Sanabia) 14.459
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+125); Over

Game 953-954: Colorado at Cincinnati (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Cook) 14.649; Cincinnati (Wood) 15.857
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-140); Under

Game 955-956: Houston at Pittsburgh (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Oswalt) 14.657; Pittsburgh (Maholm) 14.020
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Houston (-145); 7
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-145); Over

Game 957-958: Milwaukee at Atlanta (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Parra) 13.907; Atlanta (Lowe) 14.988
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-175); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-175); Under

Game 959-960: LA Dodgers at St. Louis (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Padilla) 15.620; St. Louis (Suppan) 15.411
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-145); Over

Game 961-962: NY Mets at San Francisco (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Santana) 15.737; San Francisco (Sanchez) 15.641
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-115); Under

Game 963-964: Arizona at San Diego (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Jackson) 14.663; San Diego (Correia) 14.492
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: San Diego (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+120); Over

Game 965-966: Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Halladay) 16.350; Cubs (Gorzelanny) 15.127
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-170); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-170); N/A

Game 967-968: Detroit at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Oliver) 14.500; Cleveland (Gomez) 15.564
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 969-970: Tampa Bay at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 15.766; NY Yankees (Pettitte) 16.723
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-140); Under

Game 971-972: Toronto at Baltimore (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Marcum) 15.350; Baltimore (Matusz) 15.038
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-140); Under

Game 973-974: Texas at Boston (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Wilson) 14.006; Boston (Lester) 15.136
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-150); Over

Game 975-976: Oakland at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Mazzaro) 14.864; Kansas City (Bannister) 15.665
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-105); Under

Game 977-978: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Garcia) 16.824; Minnesota (Blackburn) 15.862
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-110); Over

Game 979-980: Seattle at LA Angels (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Vargas) 15.074; LA Angels (Santana) 14.184
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+125); Under

MLB


Sunday, July 18

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 15-7 SU in their last 22 games at home
NY Yankees are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

1:05 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

1:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. FLORIDA
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Washington

1:10 PM
COLORADO vs. CINCINNATI
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Colorado is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Colorado
Cincinnati is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing Colorado

1:35 PM
HOUSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

1:35 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ATLANTA
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

1:35 PM
TEXAS vs. BOSTON
Texas is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Boston
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Boston is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home

1:35 PM
TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Toronto is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

2:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
Chi White Sox are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games
Minnesota is 14-4 SU in their last 18 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 19-5 SU in their last 24 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

2:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

2:15 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ST. LOUIS
LA Dodgers are 4-16 SU in their last 20 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers

3:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
Seattle is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Seattle is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle

4:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Arizona is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games on the road
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona

4:05 PM
NY METS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Mets are 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets

8:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CHI CUBS
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Chi Cubs are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

MLB


Sunday, July 18

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Tips and Trends
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Houston Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates [1:35 PM ET]

Astros (-150, O/U 7): Houston might be one of the worst teams in baseball this year, but they certainly aren't playing like it currently. Houston has been respectable now for the past month, as their offense has finally shown signs of life. The Astros also have plenty of confidence when facing Pittsburgh, as they are a perfect 7-0 SU against them this year. Houston is 37-53 SU overall this year, with nearly a 5th of their wins coming against the Pirates this year. Houston is -3.45 and -8.10 units both SU and on the RL this year. Ace P Roy Oswalt will make take the mound today, as he could be pitching in his last game in a Houston uniform. Oswalt is only 6-10 this year, despite an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.05. The Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 games against the National League Central. Houston is 5-1 in their last 6 games against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Houston is 0-5 in their last 5 Sunday games overall. The Astros are 4-1 in Oswalt's last 5 road starts against a team with a losing record. The Astros are 6-2 in Oswalt's last 8 Sunday starts. The Astros are 1-5 in Oswalt's last 6 starts with 9 or more days of rest.

Astros are 4-0 last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage below .400%.
Under is 11-4 last 15 road games against a team with a losing home record.

Key Injuries - SS Tommy Manzella (finger) is out.

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

Pirates: The battle of 2 of the 3 worst teams in the National League continues tonight. The Pirates have lost 8 of their past 10 games to stand 30-59 SU overall this season. While the Pirates have struggled this year in general, they have actually been fairly decent at home. The Pirates are 19-21 SU at home this year. Pittsburgh is -12.96 and -12.67 units both SU and on the RL respectively this year. Lefty Paul Maholm will make the home start tonight, as he looks to keep his respectable season going. Maholm is 5-7 this year, with an ERA of 4.37 and a WHIP of 1.53. The Pirates are 22-47 in their last 69 games against the National League Central. Pittsburgh is 2-6 in their last 8 home games against a right-handed starter. The Pirates are 11-41 in their last 52 games against a right-handed starter. The Pirates are 1-9 in their last 10 games against starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Pittsburgh is 2-6 in Maholm's last 8 starts with 8 or more days of rest. The Pirates are 1-4 in Maholm's last 5 home starts against a team with a losing record. The Pirates are 1-5 in Maholm's last 6 starts on grass. Pittsburgh is 2-12 in Maholm's last 14 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance
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Pirates are 0-6 last 6 home games against a team with a road winning percentage less than .400%.
Under is 11-5 last 16 during game 3 of a series.

Key Injuries - 1B Steven Pearce (ankle) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 2



Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs [ESPN | 8:05 PM ET]

Phillies (-165, O/U na): Philadelphia is looking to salvage a split with the Cubs in their 4 game series. Philadelphia is currently 48-42 SU this season, including a road record of 23-25 SU. The Phillies are 5 games behind the Braves in the National League East standings. The Phillies appear to have a great chance to win tonight, as they send their ace to the mound in P Roy Halladay. Halladay is 10-7 SU this season, with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.05. Philadelphia has won 5 of their last 6 games as the listed favorite heading into tonight. The Phillies are 43-16 in their last 59 Sunday games. The Phillies are 16-6 in their last 22 games during game 4 of a series. Philadelphia is 5-1 in their last 6 games against a left-handed starter. Philadelphia is 4-1 in their last 5 games against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Phillies are 1-6 last 7 road games against a team with a losing home record.
Over is 6-2 last 8 games during game 4 of a series.

Key Injuries - 2B Chase Utley (thumb) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)

Cubs: Tonight's game is critical in so many ways for Chicago. The Cubs need this home win tonight in the national spotlight to stay relevant in the National League Central division. It appears the front office is ready to become sellers at the trading deadline, as this underachieving team has let down so many. The Cubs are -19.90 and -9.92 units both SU and on the RL respectively this season. P Tom Gorzelanny will take the mound today, as he is 4-5 with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.41 this year. Chicago is 4-1 in their last 5 games against the National League East. The Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games against a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Chicago is 1-5 in their last 6 games during game 4 of a series. The Cubs are 1-5 in Gorzelanny's last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Chicago is 1-6 in Gorzelanny's last 7 home starts.

Cubs are 5-2 last 7 home games against a team with a losing road record.
Over is 7-3 last 10 home games against a team with a winning record.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 2

MLB
Long Sheet


Sunday, July 18

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WASHINGTON (40 - 51) at FLORIDA (43 - 47) - 1:10 PM
CRAIG STAMMEN (R) vs. ALEX SANABIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 42-105 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-25 (-15.7 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 1-9 (-7.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
WASHINGTON is 66-141 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-13 (-9.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 100-78 (+29.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 208-193 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 214-199 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 111-86 (+30.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-22 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 13-19 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-4 (+1.7 Units) against FLORIDA this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

CRAIG STAMMEN vs. FLORIDA since 1997
STAMMEN is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 6.11 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

ALEX SANABIA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (49 - 41) at CINCINNATI (51 - 41) - 1:10 PM
AARON COOK (R) vs. TRAVIS WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 63-131 (-45.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
COLORADO is 53-119 (-53.8 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 51-41 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 34-28 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 51-41 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 32-21 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 246-283 (-72.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 74-98 (-37.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

AARON COOK vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
COOK is 2-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.35 and a WHIP of 1.703.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.1 units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (37 - 54) at PITTSBURGH (31 - 59) - 1:35 PM
ROY OSWALT (R) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 14-25 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MAHOLM is 15-9 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 118-66 (+27.3 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
HOUSTON is 37-29 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-15 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-78 (-22.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 92-156 (-35.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-44 (-18.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-82 (-28.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-34 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 93-158 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-1 (+6.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

ROY OSWALT vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
OSWALT is 15-7 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.51 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 17-10 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 16-11. (+3.8 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MAHOLM is 8-5 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 9-5 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.6 units)

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MILWAUKEE (42 - 50) at ATLANTA (53 - 38) - 1:35 PM
MANNY PARRA (L) vs. DEREK LOWE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 13-22 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
ATLANTA is 53-38 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 31-12 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 53-38 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-28 (+13.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 62-62 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-2 (+0.8 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

MANNY PARRA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PARRA is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 7.59 and a WHIP of 2.156.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

DEREK LOWE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LOWE is 4-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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LA DODGERS (49 - 42) at ST LOUIS (50 - 41) - 2:15 PM
VICENTE PADILLA (R) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 69-42 (+18.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 109-75 (+20.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PADILLA is 42-24 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 25-11 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 11-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 15-5 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 38-24 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 23-12 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 37-23 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 23-26 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

VICENTE PADILLA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PADILLA is 3-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.038.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SUPPAN is 5-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.04 and a WHIP of 1.362.
His team's record is 6-5 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+2.6 units)

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NY METS (48 - 43) at SAN FRANCISCO (50 - 41) - 4:05 PM
JOHAN SANTANA (L) vs. JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 15-31 (-20.5 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 137-113 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 172-103 (+44.2 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 138-115 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 80-46 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-43 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 48-43 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against NY METS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
SANTANA is 2-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.252.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.402.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)

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ARIZONA (34 - 57) at SAN DIEGO (53 - 37) - 4:05 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. KEVIN CORREIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 6-16 (-9.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
ARIZONA is 74-116 (-38.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 34-57 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 16-35 (-17.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-32 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 24-41 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 10-24 (-13.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 26-47 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 32-56 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 136-166 (-40.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 51-36 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-27 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 65-61 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 53-37 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CORREIA is 29-21 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 28-21 (+11.3 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
SAN DIEGO is 6-2 (+4.3 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
JACKSON is 0-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.470.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.6 units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CORREIA is 3-5 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 5-6 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.4 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (48 - 42) at CHICAGO CUBS (41 - 51) - 8:05 PM
ROY HALLADAY (R) vs. TOM GORZELANNY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-41 (-27.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-24 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 112-136 (-46.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-51 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-24 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-51 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 58-69 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-35 (-14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HALLADAY is 0-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TOM GORZELANNY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GORZELANNY is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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DETROIT (48 - 41) at CLEVELAND (37 - 54) - 1:05 PM
ANDY OLIVER (L) vs. JEANMAR GOMEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-6 (+0.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)

ANDY OLIVER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JEANMAR GOMEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (55 - 35) at NY YANKEES (57 - 33) - 1:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. ANDY PETTITTE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 57-63 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 20-30 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 18-23 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 24-5 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 18-2 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PETTITTE is 39-15 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PETTITTE is 14-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 27-14 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 18-8 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-15 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 13-3 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
PRICE is 14-2 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 14-2 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-3 (+1.7 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.0 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PRICE is 2-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.39 and a WHIP of 0.987.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PETTITTE is 16-6 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.459.
His team's record is 19-10 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-20. (-12.8 units)

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TORONTO (46 - 45) at BALTIMORE (29 - 61) - 1:35 PM
SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. BRIAN MATUSZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 60-71 (-36.3 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 46-45 (+5.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MARCUM is 23-13 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 521-579 (-124.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 17-42 (-17.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-41 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-34 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 29-61 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 5-21 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 521-579 (-124.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 69-104 (-44.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 138-211 (-75.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 33-77 (-29.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-0 (+8.9 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.8 Units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MARCUM is 2-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.88 and a WHIP of 1.464.
His team's record is 5-5 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+4.0 units)

BRIAN MATUSZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
MATUSZ is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 16.85 and a WHIP of 3.371.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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TEXAS (52 - 39) at BOSTON (52 - 39) - 1:35 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 10-18 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 5-9 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
BOSTON is 144-73 (+35.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 144-73 (+35.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
LESTER is 34-8 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 34-8 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 18-3 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 139-114 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 136-105 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 29-32 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-27 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-3 (-0.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
WILSON is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JON LESTER vs. TEXAS since 1997
LESTER is 2-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

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OAKLAND (45 - 46) at KANSAS CITY (39 - 51) - 2:10 PM
VIN MAZZARO (R) vs. BRIAN BANNISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 10-21 (-12.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 27-27 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BANNISTER is 7-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BANNISTER is 19-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BANNISTER is 7-2 (+8.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 88-90 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 54-39 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 43-42 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-32 (+13.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 20-10 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-44 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 10-20 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-33 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 2-9 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 51-71 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 204-305 (-87.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 3-13 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 51-71 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 55-78 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

VIN MAZZARO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MAZZARO is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BANNISTER is 1-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.488.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-6. (-5.8 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (50 - 40) at MINNESOTA (48 - 43) - 2:10 PM
FREDDY GARCIA (R) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 63-36 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 130-80 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 68-40 (+19.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BLACKBURN is 14-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-9 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 120-107 (+4.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-30 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-15 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-20 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-40 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
GARCIA is 12-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 9-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 93-54 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 38-17 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 11-3 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 8-1 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 8-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 26-13 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-3 (+1.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

FREDDY GARCIA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GARCIA is 10-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.174.
His team's record is 13-7 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-8. (+1.8 units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BLACKBURN is 6-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 6-6 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.7 units)

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SEATTLE (35 - 56) at LA ANGELS (50 - 44) - 3:35 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 34-54 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 9-22 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 16-39 (-24.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 56-104 (-41.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
SEATTLE is 35-56 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 8-22 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 14-32 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 7-24 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 55-27 (+30.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 142-105 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 54-35 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 87-64 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 70-39 (+21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 152-113 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 23-10 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 44-21 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 45-23 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
SANTANA is 2-7 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 10-2 (+8.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.6 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
VARGAS is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.29 and a WHIP of 1.119.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SANTANA is 7-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 11-6 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-8. (+0.2 units)

Daily Sports Roundup: July 18

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Phillies look for a win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, while the Yankees play host to the Rays, and the Sky pay a visit to the Mystics.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

Around the American League on Sunday it'll be Detroit at Cleveland, Texas at Boston, Toronto at Baltimore, the White Sox at Minnesota, Oakland at Kansas City, Seattle at the Angels, and Tampa Bay at the Yankees. David Price (12-4, 2.42 ERA) is scheduled to take on Andy Pettitte (11-2, 2.70 ERA) in that last contest. Lefthander Price beat the Red Sox in his last start before the break, giving up just two runs on eight hits over 7 2-3 innings of work while fanning 10. Lefthander Pettitte also won his final first-half outing, holding the Mariners to just one run on five hits over eight innings of work, fanning nine.

Meanwhile, Sunday's National League schedule features Washington at Florida, Colorado at Cincinnati, Houston at Pittsburgh, Milwaukee at Atlanta, the Dodgers at St. Louis, Arizona at San Diego, the Mets at San Francisco, and Philadelphia at the Cubs. The Phillies are expected to go with Roy Halladay (10-7, 2.19 ERA) on Sunday, while the Cubs counter with Tom Gorzelanny (4-5, 3.16 ERA). Righthander Halladay had to settle for a no-decision against the Reds in his last outing despite tossing nine scoreless innings and giving up just five hits. Lefthander Gorzelanny beat the Dodgers in his last trip to the mound, surrendering just two runs (one earned) on six hits in his six innings.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

As well, there are three WNBA games on tap for Sunday, with Los Angeles at San Antonio, Indiana at New York, and Chicago at Washington. The Mystics (12-6 SU, 12-5-1 ATS) had their four-game winning streak snapped on Thursday afternoon with a 75-67 road loss to the Liberty; Crystal Langhorne led the way for Washington in that defeat with 19 points and 10 rebounds. The Mystics also lost to the Sky when those teams last met, falling 79-72 on the road on June 25. Jia Perkins poured in 20 points for Chicago in that day's win, and Langhorne was good for 25 points and 13 rebounds for Washington.

Bettor's best friend: Sunday's wagering tips

Lines off the board

Phillies at Cubs – The total for the game is not available due to the uncertainty of wind speed and direction at Wrigley Field.

Tigers at Indians – Cleveland’s starting pitcher for the game has not been announced (see note below).

Lines to keep an eye on

Blue Jays at Orioles – The total for this game has dropped from an opener of 9 to 8.5 on most boards.

Indiana Fever at New York Liberty – The home squad opened as a 1-point favorite but that pointspread has reversed and made New York a 1.5-point underdog. The game’s total has also moved from 147 down to 145.

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

Athletics at Royals – The National Weather Service projects an 11 mph wind to blow across the diamond from first to third. There is also a 30 percent chance of rain.

Nationals at Marlins – The forecast calls for a 16 mph wind to blow in from right field and a 30 percent chance of rain.

Brewers at Braves – A 30-40 percent chance of rain is called for.

Who’s hot

The Braves are 21-4 in their last 25 home games.

San Francisco is 8-1 in its last nine games.

Washington (WNBA) is 4-1 SU and ATS in its last five outings.

Who’s not

The Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 road games.

Going into Friday, the Red Sox had lost seven of their last nine contests.

San Antonio (WNBA) is 0-3 SU and ATS in its last three outings.

Key stat

3 – Number of British Open winners that have come from behind to win in the final round the last three years.

Return that shouldn’t be overlooked

Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco was activated from the disabled list and returned to the lineup on Saturday after missing 18 games with tendinitis in his triceps. Polanco made an immediate impact after driving in the game-tying run in the top of the ninth inning against Chicago. Philadelphia was happy to have the veteran infielder back, as the team has hit .230 since Polanco and star second baseman Chase Utley went down with injury.

Game of the day

Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs (+145)

Notable quotable

"He may not immediately recall the name of every former player from his many years of coaching, but that does not diminish what those players meant to him or how much he cares about them. He still remembers the words of a hymn or a jazz standard, but may not feel up to going to a concert. He still plays golf, though usually only for nine holes instead of 18."

-- Dean Smith’s family wrote in a letter addressing the severity of the former North Carolina basketball coach’s memory loss.

Tips and notes

- While many expected Louis Oosthuizen to fall back to earth during the third round of the British Open, he went out and shot 3-under par. He now holds a four-stroke lead over Paul Casey and is a -125 favorite to hoist the claret jug Sunday (+300 to win after Friday). The 27-year-old South African made 19 birdies through the first three rounds – the most by a player at St. Andrews in the last three Open Championships. Oosthuizen has led since Friday and the last four 36-hole leaders at the Old Course have gone on to win the major.

- Cleveland minor-league pitcher David Huff may have cost himself a callup to The Show. On Friday night Huff posted on his Twitter account that he was going to be pitching in a spot start on Sunday. The account was deleted an hour later and Indians pitching coach Tim Belcher said Huff’s callup “may or may not happen” now. This series finale between the Tigers and Tribe is off the board. The two teams played a doubleheader Saturday and Cleveland used a total of five relievers.

- Detroit manager Jim Leyland held a mandatory workout at 2 p.m. Friday to shake off any All-Star break rust on his players before a 5 p.m. game versus Cleveland. The Tigers only managed two runs in the loss and Leyland admitted the workout was not effective saying that his team looked “sluggish in every phase.” But maybe the skipper drained his club of any energy it might have regained during the break. Detroit only scored three runs in Game 1 Saturday and two in the second leg of the doubleheader.